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Xplore Your Future TY Skills Expo Attracts Huge Number of TY Students From Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Fingal County Council, in conjunction with Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin Regional Skills Forum (DRSF), the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFERIS) proudly hosted the inaugural “Xplore Your Future TY Skills Expo” across three levels at The Helix. The ground-breaking initiative, organised as part of the Fingal Skills
Business Council Partners News

Local Enterprise Office Waterford to Celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day

By Ryan Harmon
With the National Women’s Enterprise Day planned for October 19th, Local Enterprise Office Waterford, in collaboration with Network Ireland, Dungarvan West Waterford Chamber and Waterford Chamber will host a networking event at the Mount Congreve House, that promises to inspire and educate the next generation of female entrepreneurs. This year’s “Empowering Business
Council Partners News

Kildare County Council Welcomes New Local Authority Performance Indicator Report

By Ryan Harmon
Kildare County Council has welcomed the NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2022. The report shows Kildare County Council made improvements last year in areas including, energy savings and climate action amongst others. According to the report, the number of housing units added to stock nationally is trending upwards. This was reflected in Kildare, as the
Council Partners Culture News

Cork County Culture Night Reaches 28 Towns And An Island With 251 Events

By Ryan Harmon
Cork County came alive with the vibrant colours of culture and creativity in celebration of this year’s Culture Night on Friday 22nd September. Arts organisations, community groups and enthusiastic members of the public came together to enjoy a staggering 251 inclusive and diverse cultural events throughout the county. From community centres to libraries, museums and
Council Partners Environment News

A Blooming International Success For Ennis at Communities in Bloom Awards

By Ryan Harmon
Ennis has achieved international success in the 2023 Communities in Bloom (CiB) awards ceremony held at Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The Clare county capital town, which was Ireland’s nominated entry to the prestigious annual competition, picked up ‘5 Blooms’ and the title of overall winner (Gold) in the ‘International Challenge Medium’ category, as well as […]
Council Partners Culture News

Digital Industry Giants Support Pilot Filmmaking Workshops in Longford Primary Schools

By Ryan Harmon
In a nationwide first, a new and exciting collaborative pilot project will bring filmmaking workshops to local primary schools in Longford. The project, funded through Longford County Council and the Department of Education, as part of the Longford STEAM and Creative Schools programmes, will be delivered by the award winning locally based filmmaking company Shuttermaniac
Council Partners Housing News

Limerick City And County Council Launches Affordable Housing Scheme In Newcastle West

By Ryan Harmon
Limerick City and County Council in partnership with DC Manor Ltd has launched Phase 1 of an affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at Woodfield Manor, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.  Phase 1 of the Woodfield Manor affordable housing scheme is a superb new development of 21 houses.  Prices start from €250,000 for a three-bedroom […]
Business Council Partners News

Dublin City Council Announces New Crowdfund Dublin City Partnership

By Ryan Harmon
Dublin City Council would like to announce a new €300,000 crowdfund to support community-led projects that improve the local area.  In partnership with Spacehive, the community fundraising platform, the ‘Crowdfund Dublin City’ programme will enable local residents across the city to exclusively access funding for community-led initiatives. The crowdfunding nature of this
Council Partners News

Positive Ageing Week in Waterford

By Ryan Harmon
Would you like to take a trip down memory lane at the movies, dance an afternoon away or try your hand at Short Mat Bowling or Pickleball? There are just some of the activities included in an action packed programme of events compiled by Waterford Older People’s Council, Waterford Sports Partnership and Waterford Libraries which […]
Business Council Partners News

Kildare Business GoodBrew Makes Hay at National Ploughing Championships

By Ryan Harmon
Kildare business, GoodBrew got the chance to exhibit to over 200,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships as part of the Local Enterprise Village. GoodBrew, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Kildare, are a Kildare based beverage manufacturer making functional and sustainable plant-based cold brew coffee drinks fortified with Vitamin D & B12 for
Council Partners News Transport

dlr Becomes First Local Authority to Achieve Gold Certificate as European Cycle Friendly Employer

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) has proudly received the prestigious Gold Cycle Friendly Employer certification from the European Cyclists’ Federation, making it the first cycle-friendly county council in Ireland. This achievement demonstrates dlr’s ongoing dedication to encourage staff to cycle to work and incorporate cycling into their daily routines.