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Connacht Rugby and Mayo County Council to Fund New Rugby Development Officer Role

By Ryan Harmon
Connacht Rugby, in conjunction with Mayo County Council, are delighted to announce a further development in the investment in grassroots rugby with the creation of a new Rugby Development Officer role in County Mayo.  This announcement comes on the back of a new strategic partnership between the two organisations, which will allow for increased funding […]
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42 Projects to Be Funded Under the 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., has announced the 42 LGBTI+ projects set to receive funding under the 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call. €1.5 million will be allocated to 42 LGBTI+ community service based projects. Grants of up to €85,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to assist the […]
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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien launch ‘Local Economic and Community Plans Guidelines 2021’

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, have launched new guidelines on the development of Local Economic and Community Plans. Local Economic and Community Plans (LECPs) detail how Local Authorities will support economic and community development in their areas over
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Minister Ryan Announces €60m for Community Climate Action Projects Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced €60 million in funding from the Climate Action Fund for community climate action projects, and a new long-term structure to support public engagement on climate action. The Minister made the announcement from COP26 in Glasgow at an online event, which gathered people […]
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Housing Conference 2021

By Ryan Harmon
‘Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland’ will be the focus of The Housing Agency’s Housing Conference 2021, which will take place online from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. Through daily webinars, Housing Conference 2021 will provide an overview of the aims and objectives of ‘Housing for All’ while facilitating in-depth discussion on
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1/4 Million People Have Visited Limerick Greenway Since Opening

By Ryan Harmon
Almost a quarter of a million people have visited the Limerick Greenway since it opened to the public on the 1st July. The Greenway is Limerick City and County Council’s largest outdoor tourism amenity. Connecting the towns and villages of Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Ardagh, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale, this €10 million investment has provided a strategic […]
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Return to Sport Guidance Note November 2021

By Ryan Harmon
On October 19th Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A full Return to Sport Guidance Note can be found here: It is envisioned that these measures will remain in place until approximately February 2022. Sporting Organisations should continue to implement strong protocols with regard to training, […]
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Laois Council Sets Out to ‘Regenerate’ Historic Heart of Mountmellick

By Ryan Harmon
Laois County Council intend to appoint an architect-led construction design team to develop an enhancement scheme to regenerate the historic centre of Mountmellick. The council has invited companies to bid for the contract worth up to €150,000 to draw up plans for the public realm. A similar plans has been prepared for Portlaoise. A draft plan […]
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Minister O’Brien Welcomes Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has welcomed the publication of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority Statement of Strategy. The Strategy Statement covers the period 2021 to 2024 and outlines how the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) intend to deliver on their mandate over the next three years. […]