Council Partners Health News

National Ambulance Service Launches National Campaign for Community First Responders

By Ryan Harmon 15 July 2022

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Nick Killian attended Dunboyne Castle to help launch a new nationwide campaign for additional volunteer Community First Responders to support the work of the Emergency Services in local communities. The campaign, which features a new promotional video and website, www.becomeacfr.ie was launched by Cathal O’Donnell, Medical Director of the National

Council Partners Environment News

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Tackles Gum Litter

By Ryan Harmon 6 July 2022

The Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Mary Hanafin celebrates the launch of the National Gum Litter Taskforce Campaign in Dún Laoghaire with Dún Laoghaire Tidy Towns and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Environmental Enforcement Officers.  Ireland has achieved a 70% reduction in chewing gum litter since 2007, according to the Gum

Council Partners Environment News

Regional Dog Fouling ‘Bag It Bin It’ Campaign Launched

By Ryan Harmon 5 July 2022

Dog owners everywhere know they need to pick up after their dogs, but the issue of dog fouling is still one that plagues the country. We love dogs, but while the vast majority of dog owners are responsible and clean up after their pets, there are instances of dog fouling on streets and in green […]

News Sport

Sport Ireland and Sporting Pride launch #LetsGetVisible Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 21 June 2022

Sport Ireland and Sporting Pride are pleased once again to launch the 2022 #LetsGetVisible campaign. The campaign aims to recognise and acknowledge the importance of visibility and representation amongst the LGBTQI+ community, specifically in the sport sector. Dr Úna May, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland welcomes the launch of the campaign and

Environment News

Leave No Trace Awareness Campaign Urges Care and Respect for Our Outdoor Spaces

By Ryan Harmon 31 May 2022

Leave No Trace Ireland, Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors, has launched its third national awareness campaign urging the public exercise care in their enjoyment of the outdoors including public parks, open countryside, and beaches. Record numbers of people are taking part in outdoor activities, putting increased

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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

Council Partners Environment News

South Dublin County Council and Comhairle Na nÓg Aim to Tackle Litter Through Sticker Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 29 April 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Peter Kavanagh, has launched a new litter bin sticker campaign at an event in Corkagh Park. The sticker was designed by Comhairle Na nÓg and Foróige in conjunction with the Environmental Awareness section of South Dublin County Council and highlights the importance of not leaving your rubbish on […]

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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 […]

Health News Sport

‘Winter Initiative’ Launched to Kickstart Physical Activity and Exercise for 2022

By Ryan Harmon 7 February 2022

A major new national campaign has been launched to get as many people as possible out exercising and participating in physical activity this year. The Sport Ireland ‘Winter Initiative’ calls on women, men, children, grandparents, cousins, neighbours, friends, work colleagues, aspiring sports stars and those who haven’t yet ‘got going’ in 2022 to get out […]