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The shifting shape of microcities

By Jack Mullen
From reinvented shopping malls to pedestrianised suburban neighbourhoods and a growing role for technology, ‘microcities’ are changing. A new study from ABI research has identified at least 13,000 microcities around the world. It is the first time the analyst firm has quantified these dense urban developments, which include the areas in and around large airports,
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Green light given for ‘game changing’ Connolly Station development that will see more than 700 homes built

By Jack Mullen
Image taken from @ballymoregroup.com Two local sports clubs will also get new state-of-the art homes as part of the plan for the area dubbed ‘Connolly Quarter’ Permission has been granted for a “game changing” development beside Connolly Station that will see more than 700 homes being built and create 1,000 jobs. The new Strategic Housing […]
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A Q&A regarding the Project Carlow 2040 initiative with The Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr Fergal Browne.

By Jack Mullen
1. Tell me about the Project Carlow 2040 strategy? E.g. When was it proposed, who has been responsible for its draft, when will we see it begin to take place? Project Carlow 2040 is an ambitious Regeneration Strategy for Carlow Town which contains transformational and aspiring ideas for the economic, social and environmental benefit of […]
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Minister Harris Announces His Plans for the Development of a New 10-year Strategy for Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy on International Literacy Day

By Jack Mullen
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced his plans to develop a new 10-year adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy strategy. The Minister will task SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, with the development of the strategy and asked them to report back within 6 […]
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Cork County: Investing in growth

By Jack Mullen
A cross-sectorial loan (CSL) of €33.7 million is the first between the CEB and Cork County Council and will part-finance up to 52 projects in nine town centres across the county By 2040, it is estimated that there will be an additional one million people living in the Republic of Ireland. Project Ireland 2040, the Government’s […]