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A Pride Rainbow crossing has been installed on a pedestrian crossing next to Limerick City and County Council’s offices at Merchant’s Quay. The new crossing, located on Bridge Street, is designed to proudly express how inclusive Limerick is as a place to live, work and call home. It is the first time the Pride Rainbow […]

Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Returns!

By Ryan Harmon 16 February 2022

Cork celebrates the welcome return of Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17th. Organised by Cork City Council, the Cork St Patrick’s Day Festival will take place from March 17th to March 20th with the Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade taking place for the first time in two years on March 17th. As the […]

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€597m for Regional and Local Roads

By Ryan Harmon 16 February 2022

Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced details of a €597 million investment programme for 2022 for regional and local roads. Overall funding will increase by over 4% this year. The funding package will allow approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened. Minister Ryan stated, “the main priority in […]

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DLR Launch of “Stirring Memories: Stories of Yesterday”

By Ryan Harmon 16 February 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) are pleased to announce the launch of the audio-visual exhibition ‘Stirring Memories: Stories of Yesterday’, on Thursday 24th February 2022 at 2:30PM. The exhibition will be on display on Level 3, dlr LexIcon, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire from the 24th of February to the 30th of April. What was […]

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Boyne Valley Launches 2022 Campaign ‘Where the Adventure Begins!’

By Ryan Harmon 15 February 2022

Boyne Valley Tourism launches its 2022 campaign alongside the release of a new suite of videos ‘Where the Adventure begins’. Three videos will take you on an adventure through the oldest and most historical landscape in Ireland with holiday inspiration for families and couples. After two years of lockdowns, 2022 is the year to begin your […]

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Westport and Clew Bay Area to Become Ireland’s First Official Cycle Friendly Destination

By Ryan Harmon 15 February 2022

With the Climate Crisis intensifying and a definite move towards ditching the car and grabbing a bike since the pandemic hit, a fantastic new initiative is being developed to promote sustainable cycle tourism in the Westport and Clew Bay area. In conjunction with Destination Westport, Westport Chamber of Commerce and Mayo County Council, Cycle Friendly […]

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Europe to be Celebrated as ‘Belonging’ Exhibition Opens Across Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 14 February 2022

The European Investment Bank (EIB) was in Limerick to launch Belonging the exhibition, curated by the EIB and The Hunt Museum and supported by Limerick City and County Council, the Dept of Culture, the University of Limerick, Technology University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon Foynes Port Authority and embassies of EU Member States.

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Work Hybrid and Live Smart in Ardara

By Ryan Harmon 14 February 2022

Seán Cannon-Earley is Managing Director of Creative Campaigning at Teneo, a global consulting and advisory firm. A Dubliner born and bred, during the second wave of lockdown in early 2021, he was given an extended opportunity to work hybrid in Ardara, Donegal and hasn’t looked back! Seán’s new hybrid working approach in Donegal has reaped […]

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Showcase Beckons for Waterford Craft and Design Companies

By Ryan Harmon 14 February 2022

Waterford craft and design industry will have strong representation at this year’s Showcase Creative Expo, which takes place from February 27th to March 2nd in The RDS in Dublin. Showcase, Ireland’s Creative Expo is now the foremost place for retailers to discover unique, design-led fashion and knitwear, jewellery, craft, gift and interiors. It offers the chance […]

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First ‘Safe School Zone’ for Cork Launched

By Ryan Harmon 11 February 2022

The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD. The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in […]

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Donegal County Council to Put in Place Pet Friendly Zones on Beaches in 2022

By Ryan Harmon 11 February 2022

Donegal County Council plan to put in place pet friendly zones on beaches for 2022. The Blue Flag is an international environmental award made to beaches throughout the world that demonstrate good environmental standards and have good sanitary and safety facilities. To be given Blue Flag status a beach must have a high standard in […]

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South Dublin County Council Launches New Guide for Sustainable Drainage

By Ryan Harmon 10 February 2022

South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has launched a new guide for sustainable drainage approach to managing surface water while enhancing the natural landscape of South Dublin County. The ‘Sustainable Drainage Explanatory, Design and Evaluation Guide 2022’ was launched in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght by the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, SDCC Chief […]

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The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball Returns

By Ryan Harmon 10 February 2022

Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland will host the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball on Saturday 30th April, 2022 at 7pm in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Three very worthy charities will benefit from the proceeds of the Ball – Aoibhneas, FirstLight and Ruhama. The evening which is sponsored by Conference & […]

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World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship Coming to Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 9 February 2022

Twenty-three teams from across the globe will compete in the 2022 World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship from 10 – 20 August 2022 at the University of Limerick. Over 10 days and nights, the best players in the world will face off in approximately 100 games for the right to be crowned world champion. The […]

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Kildare County Council Announce New Arts, Health & Wellbeing Awards and Supports

By Ryan Harmon 9 February 2022

Kildare County Council Arts Service has announced a new suite of grants and workshops to support creative projects and artists working in the areas of Arts, Health & Wellbeing in the county in 2022. The programme includes the Arts, Health & Wellbeing Award 2022, First Fortnight Award 2022, and the Connect & Discover workshop programme. […]

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Love is All Around…Waterford!

By Ryan Harmon 8 February 2022

Love is all around and in the air and Waterford City and County Council’s Art Office is bringing a touch of romance to the streets of Waterford. A love-filled Valentine’s programme of events has been compiled by Arts Officer, Conor Nolan and it’s guaranteed to melt the hearts of the young and young at heart. […]

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‘Picker Pals’ Project Officially Welcomed to Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 8 February 2022

Primary school children in Limerick city and county are taking a stand against litter in their local areas, through a unique school-based litter-picking programme called Picker Pals. The programme, run by environmental, Non-Governmental Organisation VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment), fosters ideas to care for the environment and equips children with

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Cork County Council Leads €53m Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project for the South West Region

By Ryan Harmon 7 February 2022

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has welcomed the contract signing of the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project for the South West Region (PLEEP-SW) which will see five local authorities invest €53 million in upgrading their public lighting. Led by Cork County Council, PLEEP South West will upgrade 77,162 public lights across […]

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FOLKLIFE Events Launched at the NMI Country Life with Imbolc Performances

By Ryan Harmon 7 February 2022

FOLKLIFE is an outdoor multi-disciplinary and residency programme funded by the Arts Council and locally by Mayo County Council Arts Service, The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, The Linenhall Arts Centre and Mayo Artsquad. The residency and events programme, curated by Culture Works, are inspired by the Museum Collection, the natural beauty of Turlough

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First Students on Site at University of Limerick City Centre Campus

By Ryan Harmon 4 February 2022

The first ever University of Limerick students to attend classes at the University’s new City Centre Campus were on site this morning to begin a new educational journey. Students from UL’s School of Architecture were at the Sarsfield Street site for classes in the newly fitted out digital fabrication facility ‘Fab Lab’. New teaching spaces […]

Limerick’s First Pride Rainbow Crossing Installed Outside County Council Offices

Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Returns!

€597m for Regional and Local Roads

DLR Launch of “Stirring Memories: Stories of Yesterday”

Boyne Valley Launches 2022 Campaign ‘Where the Adventure Begins!’

Westport and Clew Bay Area to Become Ireland’s First Official Cycle Friendly Destination

Europe to be Celebrated as ‘Belonging’ Exhibition Opens Across Limerick

Work Hybrid and Live Smart in Ardara

Showcase Beckons for Waterford Craft and Design Companies

First ‘Safe School Zone’ for Cork Launched

Donegal County Council to Put in Place Pet Friendly Zones on Beaches in 2022

South Dublin County Council Launches New Guide for Sustainable Drainage

The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball Returns

World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship Coming to Limerick

Kildare County Council Announce New Arts, Health & Wellbeing Awards and Supports

Love is All Around…Waterford!

‘Picker Pals’ Project Officially Welcomed to Limerick

Cork County Council Leads €53m Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project for the South West Region

FOLKLIFE Events Launched at the NMI Country Life with Imbolc Performances

First Students on Site at University of Limerick City Centre Campus

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