The Clare Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), a subcommittee of Clare County Council, in collaboration with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, has published the findings of the Clare Public Survey 2023 which was conducted through Ireland Thinks. Individuals from 37 towns and villages participated in the review, which captures Clare-specific data to
New segregated cycle lanes have launched at St. Cronan’s Avenue and Brackenstown Road, Swords improving pedestrian and cyclist safety for the local community. Fingal County Council’s Department of Climate, Environment and Active Travel ran a public consultation in Spring 2022 when they first published proposals for the area, and engaged with local residents, schools,
Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council are once again joining forces during Science Week from 11th-19th November 2023 to host a wide range of exciting and educational events for the 8th Cavan Monaghan Science Festival. The objectives of the festival are to increase the awareness and visibility of science in our society, promote the […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, to officially open the new Castleblayney Library project which was funded through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). This is a transformative project for the town that has restored the derelict Hope Castle Gate Lodge to provide a state-of-the-art
The first ever Dublin by Night Fest attracted a crowd of over 25,000 and attendees are eager for more safe, family-friendly celebratory events in the city centre, organisers have revealed. A survey of 265 adults at the celebration of Dublin after dark last week revealed that 90% felt very safe and wanted the event to […]
Longford County Council is delighted to announce the opening of the Rose Cottage War of Independence Centre in Ballinalee by on Sunday, 12 November. This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Ballinalee Community Group, and Longford County Council. This historic cottage played an […]
An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Denis O’Callaghan visited Loreto Park in Rathfarnham to officially launch the latest Active Cities Dublin project, ‘Map My Park’, funded by Active Cities Dublin and Healthy Ireland. This project has been driven by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership team and is an example of their
There were jubilant celebrations at the Limerick Going for Gold grand final as Kilfinane was named as overall winner for 2023. Limerick Going for Gold is a community based competition with more than €60,000 in prize funding up for grabs. Limerick Going for Gold aims to make Limerick a cleaner, brighter place to work, live […]
The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Alan Edge, officially turned the sod to mark the commencement of works on the Whitestown Stream Park Upgrade Project. The Mayor was joined by Teresa Walsh, Director of Services, Staff of South Dublin County Council local Councillors and guests to celebrate this event. Speaking at the event […]
Waterford is all set to host its 11th annual Winterval Festival from November 17th to December 23rd. The festival will kick off with a programme of over 40 events for all the family to enjoy. A primary attraction will be the annual Winterval Glenveagh Christmas Market and this year over 100 food, craft and drinks producers and […]
Dún Laoghaire town is set to receive a vibrant addition with the opening of Myrtle Square & Convent Lane. This newly developed public space aims to provide a respite from the bustling urban environment while contributing to the regeneration and vitality of the town. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said,
Kildare County Council hosted Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in the presence on the Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Daragh Fitzpatrick for the official opening of the new Athy Distributor Road. The official opening marks the completion of a new 3.4km road that commences east of Athy and provides a southern bypass of the existing […]
Healthy Fingal has organised the Woodlands for Health Programme in Newbridge Demesne to assist mental health service users in the Swords and Balbriggan public parks areas. This referral only walking initiative is aimed at promoting mental health in partnership with the HSE Mental Health Services and Fingal County Council’s Sports Office in the tranquil settings of
Cork City Council, in partnership with Murnane & O’Shea Limited, can confirm the launch of an exciting new Affordable Housing Development at Heathfield, Carriginarra, in the hugely popular town of Ballincollig to the west of Cork City. The new scheme follows on from the success of earlier Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton […]
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste has launched the Dublin Cycling Campaign’s ‘Light up your Bike’ initiative. ‘Light up your Bike’ is an annual awareness-raising initiative to remind cyclists of the importance of using lights on their bikes, especially throughout the winter months. The launch of the initiative coincides with the clocks going back and the […]
Louth County Council announce the launch of Brigid1500: ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’, a programme of events and initiatives to honour the life and legacy of Brigid. The enduring story of Ireland’s iconic matron saint was celebrated at the launch in County Hall, Dundalk, where the programme of events to mark Brigid1500 commemorations in Louth was […]
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that it has come 2nd in the European Cultural Tourism Awards (ECTN) for its work in developing the Dublin Discovery Trails platform. The app took runners-up spot in the category ‘Digitalisation advances and digital transition in Sustainable Cultural Tourism, including Smart Tourism and Smart Destinations initiatives closely
Renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has ranked Donegal, the only destination in Ireland, as one of the best regions in the world to visit. Boasting Ireland’s longest coastline, over 100 beaches, and Europe’s highest sea cliffs, Donegal is a hidden gem that offers a unique travel experience for local and international tourists alike. Lonely Planet […]
Cork County Council LHQ Gallery will host ‘Emotion’, an exhibition by artist Ciara Chapman, that looks at human emotion, change and growth. The exhibition opens on Thursday, October 26th and will run until November 24th, with an opening event on Saturday, October 28th from 11am to 12.30pm. Entrance to the exhibition and the opening event […]
An exhibition of work from the ‘Felting the Landscape’ project was launched at the Market House in County Cavan. In 2023, the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark received funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Rural Engagement Arts fund to deliver a 12 week Felting the Landscape course. The project aimed to bring together local […]