The Global Irish Festival Series, a Fáilte Ireland and Department of Foreign Affairs initiative in partnership with Local Authorities, will take place along the Wild Atlantic Way in Limerick, Mayo, Donegal and Kerry this year and aims to harness diaspora links for the benefit of local and community tourism. A joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland […]
The vital work of Donegal County Council’s employees and the role they are playing in our county’s fight to tackle climate change is being highlighted for this year’s Your Council Day, which takes place on Friday 1st July. Across social media, #YourCouncilDay will showcase the work of our committed and passionate local authority employees who are […]
Cork County Council is encouraging groups and individuals to apply to be part of Culture Night 2022. The annual event, which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts across the country, will take place on Friday, September 23rd 2022. Culture Night will see Cork County turn into a free cultural playground for one special night. […]
The Architecture at the Edge, AATE Festival has issued a call for entries for the 2022 event, which promises an exploration of the theme “repair” through a wide range of events between 01 – 09 October 2022. The 2022 AATE Festival aims to connect with as many people as possible, in ways that demonstrate architecture’s […]
At the annual meeting of Dublin City Council in City Hall, Councillor Caroline Conroy was elected the 354th Lord Mayor of Dublin. Caroline Conroy is only the 11th woman to hold the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and succeeds Councillor Alison Gilliland. Cllr Conroy grew up in Ballymun, Dublin and lives in Glasnevin. […]
A new online Revolutionary Map of Limerick (1913-23) has been launched by Limerick Museum as part of events marking 2022 centenary commemorations. The map can be accessed here on Limerick.ie. Created by William O’Neill on commission from Dr Matthew Potter, Curator Limerick Museum, the map seeks to pinpoint the locations in Limerick city and county of events […]
A sod-turning has taken place for the construction of an eagerly awaited community facility in Saggart Village for a community centre. The delivery of the facility has been a collaborative process between South Dublin County Council and the board of management of the local voluntary Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre. The investment in the Community Centre […]
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan sets out the policies and objectives for the development of the County over the Plan period. The County Development Plan 2022-2028 has now been adopted by the elected members. The adopted Plan came into effect on the 21st April 2022. The Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 is […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has appointed the contractor for the development of 597 new homes at Shanganagh, Co. Dublin, with work on site to commence in September. The affordable housing project is being delivered in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) and will be devoted 100% to affordable and social homes. On completion, […]
The Boyne Blueway Trim was officially launched following its achievement of accreditation as a Blueway. The Leas-Cathaoirleach Meath County Council Cllr. Mike Bray launched the Blueway at the Blueway trailhead on Jonathan Swift Street, Trim. This marks the opening of an 8km water stretch from Trim to Bective Mill for water activities, suitable for beginners and […]
The outgoing Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, launched the new South Dublin County Council Climate Action website recently, www.southdublinclimate.ie The website aims to inform the citizens of South Dublin on climate change. Citizens can use the website to find practical solutions to reducing carbon emissions at individual and local levels, with tailored
Kildare households are being urged to bring their e-waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet recycling targets which have increased since the pandemic. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland with support from Kildare County Council, kick off on Saturday June 25 at the Tesco carpark, Celbridge from 10am-4pm, followed […]
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the inaugural ‘Funtropolis’ family-fun events coming to Dublin City Centre this July & August. Two fun-filled days will be absolutely jam-packed with free live performances, exciting street theatre and science shows, immersive storytelling, delicious food and drink and everything in between! The ultimate summer events and
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher, has officially opened 106 new homes for Cork City. Thirteen new homes were opened in 7-11 Gerald Griffin Street, Blackpool, comprising of twelve apartments and one house on a formerly vacant site developed in partnership with Cahalane Brothers. The development will be managed by Focus Ireland who will utilise […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) is honoured to receive the first Cycling Infrastructure Award 2022 for the Coastal Mobility Route (CMR) from the European Cycling Federation. The Award was presented to Conor Geraghty, Senior Engineer at the Velo-City Conference. Over the last number of years, the ECF have witnessed a notable boom in cycling throughout […]
Limerick is giving a special nod to a rich heritage dating all the way back to the 10th century with its Limerick Eleven Summer 2022 tourism campaign. Reflecting its authentic and rich history yet embracing the finest trappings of today, this exciting national tourism campaign leverages the city’s tenth century foundation with 11 themed itineraries […]
Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has published the independent review of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs), fulfilling a commitment made in the Programme for Government. The review of Public Participation Network structures, commissioned by the Department of Rural and Community Development, was conducted by Mazars. It evaluated current
Councillor Howard Mahony (Fianna Fáil) has been elected as the 17th Mayor of Fingal at the annual meeting of Fingal County Council for a new mayoral team which was held in County Hall, Swords. Cllr Cathal Boland (Independent) was elected as Deputy Mayor. Cllr Mahony – who represents the Castleknock Local Electoral Area – succeeds […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County clean. It’s the second year of the […]
The second Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW22) will take place from Monday the 12th to Saturday, 17th September 2022. The week, which is being organised and delivered by the partnership of South Dublin County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency and the Dublin Climate Action […]