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Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Developing multigenerational teams is getting all the more important in an ageing continent
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
The decision was praised by local Councillor for Housing, Kathrin Gaal, as a major step towards protecting one of the city’s most prized assets
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
The local energy company plans to test whether the source can be used to power the district heating and to reach sustainability goals
The city hopes to raise the spirits of citizens after the government banned the operations of Christmas markets
The Hungarian government is withholding 12 billion forints (EUR 32.7m) worth of subsidy for the city transport system
Kilbarry Nature Park, operated by Waterford Council, has won the special Pollinator Plan Award
The winner will be either a hospital in Bangladesh, a gallery in Berlin, or a bridge in Copenhagen
The unique facility combines some of Vienna’s best features – practicality, sustainability and aesthetics
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Two institutions that are not content with simply sharing the same urban territory and going on about their business
The government is trying to be as proactive as possible in order to avoid a new wave and a lockdown
The decision comes after the country recorded almost 26,000 COVID cases on Wednesday
The lighting spectacle encompasses 21 locations across the city linked by two walking trails
The Council also won accolades for three individual projects at Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021
Kilbarry Nature Park, operated by Waterford Council, has won the special Pollinator Plan Award
They aim to stop transmission in the community. Vaccine boosters have been approved for people aged 50 to 59
The administrative centre of County Clare previously won the supreme prize of the SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2005
The artwork by Sara Cunningham-Bell celebrates local culture and contributes to a sense of shared identity
The prizes recognize the efforts of individuals and groups to support and improve the life of communities across the Irish county
The project will engage the public on climate action through a community creative action programme at Tramore Valley Park over 15 months
The immersive and inclusive Wonderlights night walk is back with a new show at a new location - Malahide Castle and Gardens
1,055 projects by more than 863 groups, families and communities competed for this year’s awards despite Covid-19 restrictions
Nightclubs reopening, removal of wedding guest caps, antigen testing, Covid-19 pass requirement indoors, and continued mask-wearing are among the changes
The project has been made possible by an amendment to the Planning and Development Act allowing street lighting poles in Ireland to be used for EV charging
The trail comprises 21 colourful cat sculptures which will be on public display in and around the Irish city until Easter 2022
The EUR 165 billion plan is the largest and greenest in the history of the Republic
The EUR 5 million, local authorities-targeted scheme aims to transform urban centres through public art, light installations and performance spaces
Running from September to November 2021, the programme allows people to discover the rich cultural history of St Anne’s Park and Dublin’s archaeological heritage in engaging ways
The initiative is part of the drive to zero-emission vehicles
Dublin city centre is set to host an outdoor sculpture trail featuring 12 life-size works by the Irish artist Patrick O’Reilly
The strategic partnership announcement follows up a pioneering AI-based research pilot across Dublin City University campuses
The country’s most ambitious housing programme to date addresses a persisting problem – high construction costs leading up to high property prices
16 cities from 10 countries have made it to the semi-final stage
The country’s high vaccination coverage accounts for the new approach to management of the pandemic
dlrcc has provided support to The Gap in terms of funding and promotion over the years
The Danish initiative targeted at seniors with reduced mobility has now spread to 51 countries around the world
The new Poetry Town initiative will see verse-related activities taking place in 20 towns across the island between 10 and 18 September
With 72.4 percent of Irish adults fully vaccinated, over 16s queued at walk-in vaccination centres across the country to get their first shot
The European Commission published their reports as part of the EU Disinformation Monitoring Programme
From 26 July there will be no counter service, no time limit for sitting at tables and no pre-booking requirement
The first phase of the EUR 46.05 million “Grand Parade Quarter” project will begin next year
The bill has narrowly passed through the lower house of parliament with the opposition labelling the plan as unworkable and discriminatory
The new information tool will be part of Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Keep Discovering’ domestic marketing campaign
A system to verify vaccination or immunity will be devised by 19 July
To mark the occasion, Limerick City and County Council launches Double Your Summer campaign
Colm Kelleher has become the youngest chairman of Cork City Council since 1992
The collection of 600 items features the oldest Irish timepieces and horological marvels from all over the world
Cinemas, theatres, outdoor catering areas reopen
International travel will take off from 19 July in compliance with the EU Digital Covid Certificate
From June, businesses based in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County will be able to trial eCargo bikes for the delivery of their goods and services
A French expat has created an interactive map to help foodies pinpoint outdoor eateries across Ireland
Galway and Rijeka will hand the title to Esch, Kaunas and Novi Sad
The cautious and gradual phased reopening over May and June favours open-air activity
Outdoor sporting activities and dance classes resume; visitor attractions reopen
World-class facility centres will be developed at 22 locations nationwide in partnership with Local Authorities
Luna, TIER, DCU and the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics will collaborate on the world's first academic-industry computer vision research project
Resurfacing works commence today as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme
The Bag it & Bin campaign will include community visits, education programmes and monitoring of dog walking activities
Funding will be provided for individual businesses and local authorities to upgrade and develop permanent outdoor catering facilities
The pilot scheme is part of a five-year government strategy to breathe new life into rural towns and villages after the pandemic
The cautious approach will continue until a substantial level of vaccination has been achieved
51 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is to be achieved by the end of this decade
Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel in Santry will be the first facility to receive passengers
Finland has been labelled as the world’s happiest country for the fourth year in a row
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
This year’s festival can be watched globally through a dedicated TV channel
Watch it for free on Culture Ireland’s YouTube channel from 17 to 21 March
Schools will start reopening from 1 March; mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals is being considered
The former landfill is being transformed into a recreational area commanding breathtaking views over Rogerstown Estuary and County Fingal coastline
NTA supports 468 projects for top-class walking and cycling facilities across the country
People are encouraged to take part in the national day to celebrate reading on 25 February
The initiative is led by institutes in Spain, Portugal and Ireland
This Covid-stricken year, the feast day of the Patron Saint of love will be marked in a more muted, home-bound way
11 museums were awarded accreditation under the prestigious Museum Standards Programme for Ireland
The forthcoming legislation has been hailed as the most significant reform of local government since the foundation of the Republic
Arrivals without a negative Covid-19 test will face mandatory 14-day quarantine
The funds are channeled towards the development and maintenance of trails, walkways, cycle paths and blueways
The new state funding will get projects going in St. Margarets, Balrothery, Rolestown and Lusk
Schools and childcare services close, as well as non-essential construction
Hospital admissions with the coronavirus are on the rise
Travel between the counties will be banned after 26 December
Shops, hairdressers, gyms, restaurants and pubs serving food will resume operation
Schools, construction and high-level sports can go on
Level 4 restrictions will be introduced in three counties bordering Northern Ireland
This year's IBAL survey found Kilkenny to be the country’s cleanest city, with Dublin North Inner City at the opposite pole
The government rejected the NPHET recommendation to place the entire country under Level 5 following exponential growth in Covid-19 cases
The wE-BIKE initiative, the first of its kind in Ireland, promotes electric bicycles as an everyday commuting option in Cork city and county
More restrictive measures are being introduced in Dublin
Trade unions complain about insufficient protections against Covid-19 for staff with underlying health conditions
Sporting events will go ahead without an audience, as the country experiences the fourth highest growth rate in new cases in Europe
The programme responds to the new social distancing reality in Ireland while advancing the City Council’s vision for a city that grows sustainably
Irish authorities promote staycationing as the safest way to holiday this year
The move has been provoked by the rising number of Covid-19 cases, including fresh clusters in congregated settings
The EUR 300,000 project has rejuvenated the hidden gem of St Stephen's Green Park
Phase 3 of the accelerated roadmap for Ireland’s reopening begins on 29 June
Cruinniú na nÓg will be taking place online amid Covid-19 precautions
Phase 2 of the country’s reopening after the Covid-19 lockdown has begun
Restoration of economic and social activity will take place in five stages starting 18 May
Dublin City relinquishes parking space to pedestrians to facilitate social distancing
The movement harnesses its Neighborhood Network to help vulnerable people struggling in the coronavirus crisis
Irish police will enforce restrictions on public life until Catholic Easter is over
The invention can prove to be much faster and more effective than chemical disinfectants
Popular bands and broadcasters encourage young people to stay apart but be creative amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Museums and tourist sites will also be inaccessible until 29 March
The only surviving pedestrian suspension bridge of its type in Ireland has undergone a EUR 1.7 million makeover
Dublin City University has cancelled spring graduation ceremonies
Braving the coronavirus scare, more than 100 small to medium scale events will still go ahead from 13-17 March
The Belfast-Dublin route as an innovative hub for startups, technology, and research development
The Dublin City Council initiative encourages reading a book linked to the Irish capital during April
A ranking published by FDI magazine unveils the top destinations for foreign direct investments for the 2020/21 period
It is the first Irish city to sign up to WHO’s BreatheLife campaign
The centre of the Irish city has won recognition for its rich arts and cultural scene, exceptional vibrancy and popular retail areas
