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The Irish Military Seminar returns with an exciting full programme of lectures this year in venues across the county, including Castletown House, Celbridge, Naas and Newbridge Libraries and Newbridge Town Hall, featuring renowned historians and authors, including Stella Tillyard (Aristocrats and Citizen Lord) and Professor Diarmaid Ferriter, a

Cruinniú na nÓg Returns on 11 June!

By Ryan Harmon 20 May 2022

Cork City Council in conjunction with Creative Ireland, announced their Cruinniú na nÓg Programme with over 40 free interactive and imaginative events for young people being hosted by 39 cultural partners in Cork on Saturday June 11. Cruinniú na nÓg gives young people the opportunity to try something new such as performing live music, creating […]

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Dungarvan Celebrates With First Ever PRIDE Festival

By Ryan Harmon 19 May 2022

On Saturday, June 18th, Dungarvan’s first ever PRIDE Festival will take place in Walton Park, Dungarvan. A celebration of LGBTQ+ people and culture, the event boasts a fun and exciting programme filled with music, food, family fun, magic and drag! Emilene Stafford, one of the committee’s co-chairs, is looking forward to Dungarvan’s inaugural PRIDE Festival, […]

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Get On Your Bike at Pedalpalooza Dublin!

By Ryan Harmon 19 May 2022

Dublin City Council is proud to present Pedalpalooza, a FREE multi-activity event, celebrating all aspects of cycling taking place on Sunday 22nd May from 12pm to 4pm in Fairview Park as part of National Bike Week 2022. Pedalpalooza aims to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling by hosting a range of fun activities and […]

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Launch of Limerick United Against Racism Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 18 May 2022

A new anti-racism campaign, Limerick United Against Racism, is inviting everyone in Limerick to help #RootOutRacismLK by talking about racism with your family, friends, colleagues or teammates on World Diversity Day, 21st May. The campaign initiated by the Limerick Integration Working Group launched at the new Diversity = Strength community mural on Michael Street, which

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Community Groups in Fingal Welcome New Funding Boost

By Ryan Harmon 18 May 2022

Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has approved over €300,000 in grant funding to community and voluntary groups across the county under the 2022 Community Activities Fund (CAF). Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the 2022 scheme was launched nationally by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and

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Six Newly Constructed Housing Developments Across Cork

By Ryan Harmon 17 May 2022

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has welcomed the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD to Cork County to visit six newly constructed Social Housing Developments in Cork. These developments consist of three Public Private Partnership (PPP) Schemes, two Turnkey Developments and one Own Build Development. Mayor Coughlan

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Dog Owners Urged to Clean Up After Their Dogs on Beaches

By Ryan Harmon 17 May 2022

With summer rapidly approaching, Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council are urging all dog owners to pick up after their pets when using the country’s beaches. The UCD Acclimatize Project has identified dog faeces as an important cause of water pollution, which can result in temporary bathing prohibition notices being issued by local authorities. In an effort […]

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Inaugural Limerick Opera Festival to Take Place in May

By Ryan Harmon 16 May 2022

Opera will be performed across Limerick city as part of the inaugural Limerick Opera Festival later this month of May. The Limerick Opera Festival kicks-off on Friday 20th May, and will see the Opera Festival take up residence in the Green Yard Café at Punches Cross, probably one of the most fashionable venues in Limerick […]

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Dublin City Council Launches New Housing Delivery Opportunity

By Ryan Harmon 16 May 2022

Dublin City Council has launched a new housing delivery process that aims to enable private developers to engage with Dublin City Council on sites with existing planning permission to potentially supply and deliver a significant volume of public housing units. Under the Competitive Dialogue process, homebuilders and housing developers are being asked to make submissions

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Mayo Bike Week Festival 14th – 22nd May

By Ryan Harmon 13 May 2022

Mayo Sports Partnership in conjunction with the local Bike Week Steering Committee invites you to “Click into Gear” and participate in some of the 25+ events taking place for Mayo Bike Week. Family Cycles in Kilmovee, Westport and Ballina. Learn to Cycle programmes involving children with a disability, Balance Bike Blitz for pre-schoolers in Ballinrobe […]

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Kildare County Council to Go Wild for Biodiversity Week 2022

By Ryan Harmon 13 May 2022

Kildare Biodiversity Week 2022 will take place from Saturday 14th May to Sunday 22nd May, beginning with a Dawn Chorus at Castletown House and Parklands led by Kildare BirdWatch Ireland and a Day of Action on Lullymore West Bog at Bog of Allen Nature Centre on Saturday 14th May. Biodiversity Week is a great opportunity for people […]

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Donegal Africa Day Celebration

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

On this Saturday, May 14th, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. All events are FREE of Charge and all are invited to attend and enjoy. Exhibitions and Talks The celebration opens at 11.00am with a series of […]

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Limerick Bike Week Returns With Events Across the City and County

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

Bike Week returns to Limerick this Saturday 14th May with a host of events to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Events include a family bike ride along the Limerick Greenway and a cycling tour at Lough Gur, as well as free bike repair clinics across the city. National Bike Week runs for eight […]

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First of its Kind Pop-Up Pool Launches in Fingal

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2022

Fingal has become the inaugural host for Ireland’s first ever pop-up swimming pool, with the Swim Ireland initiative bringing swimming to communities across the country. In partnership with Fingal County Council and Sport Ireland, Swim Ireland wanted to improve the opportunity and experience for all level of swimmers to access somewhere local, so found an […]

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Cork’s Carnival of Science returns for 2022

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2022

Cork’s Fitzgerald Park will be transformed into an unmissable Big Top science extravaganza on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2022 as Cork’s Carnival of Science makes a highly anticipated return. A carnival atmosphere will descend on Leeside as young and old are invited to explore, investigate, experiment, and discover the wonders of science, with […]

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Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin to be Awarded

By Ryan Harmon 10 May 2022

A decision was taken by Dublin City Council to confer the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin on Ailbhe Smyth, Professor Mary Aiken and Kellie Harrington following a recommendation by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. They will join an illustrious list of Freemen and Freewomen including entertainer Maureen Potter, former Dublin Football […]

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Bray Seafront Plaza Officially Opened

By Ryan Harmon 10 May 2022

The recently completed Strand Road Plaza on Bray Seafront was officially opened by the Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District, Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy. The completion of this high-quality public plaza has greatly enhanced the public space on Bray’s famous seafront. The scheme includes: Widened pedestrian areas using new paving materials. A shared space linking to

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New Page Opens for Clare County Library Project

By Ryan Harmon 9 May 2022

The contract for the construction of the new Clare County Library Project at the Causeway Link adjacent to glór in Ennis was signed in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chláir by Patrick Gardiner of Coolsivna and Chief Executive of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling, in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of Clare County […]

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Limerick’s Lifelong Learning Festival 2022

By Ryan Harmon 9 May 2022

Limerick’s Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 12th year this May with a comprehensive choice of events on offer for anyone interested in acquiring a new skill, learning a new talent, or just expanding their knowledge. Taking place from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 May, this year’s festival theme is ‘Learn Something New in 2022’ and has over […]

Kildare County Council to Host 6th Irish Military Seminar

Cruinniú na nÓg Returns on 11 June!

Dungarvan Celebrates With First Ever PRIDE Festival

Get On Your Bike at Pedalpalooza Dublin!

Launch of Limerick United Against Racism Campaign

Community Groups in Fingal Welcome New Funding Boost

Dog Owners Urged to Clean Up After Their Dogs on Beaches

Inaugural Limerick Opera Festival to Take Place in May

Dublin City Council Launches New Housing Delivery Opportunity

Mayo Bike Week Festival 14th – 22nd May

Kildare County Council to Go Wild for Biodiversity Week 2022

Donegal Africa Day Celebration

Limerick Bike Week Returns With Events Across the City and County

First of its Kind Pop-Up Pool Launches in Fingal

Cork’s Carnival of Science returns for 2022

Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin to be Awarded

Bray Seafront Plaza Officially Opened

New Page Opens for Clare County Library Project

Limerick’s Lifelong Learning Festival 2022

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