This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
Ireland / Dublin / Digital transformation / Public Spaces
Dublin rolls out free public Wi-Fi system
The initiative is part of the Smart Dublin programme and it aims to close the digital divide
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism
‘Ulysses’ turns 100 and Dublin celebrates Bloomsday like never before
With the centenary of James Joyce’s seminal novel, Dubliners, from President Michael D Higgins to the staff at Davy Byrne’s pub, are taking part in the festival
Ireland / Dublin / Innovation and Research / Mobility
During the pandemic, more Dubliners started walking rather than cycling
The new Walking and Cycling Index shows that an overwhelming majority want to live in 20-minute neighbourhoods
France / Ireland / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Dublin / Madrid / Paris / Green City / Smart City
100 European cities will become climate-neutral by 2030
The cities were selected by the EU Commission and with its support, they should become trailblazers in the EU’s push for net-zero by 2050
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Development
How James Joyce’s Ulysses saved old Dublin
A talk with Darina Gallagher, the head of the James Joyce Centre
Ireland / Dublin / Development / Social City
Dublin to turn old mental hospital into affordable housing
As part of the Housing for All strategy, the redevelopment plan for the Central Mental Hospital calls for the construction of 977 affordable homes
France / Ireland / Spain / Dublin / Culture and Tourism
Irish traditional music and its bond with European culture
A conversation with Macdara Yeates, organiser of the ‘Abair’ – a project that focuses on Irish music and its history
Ireland / Dublin / Innovation and Research
Dublin to train AI to transcribe 19-century historic records
Volunteers will digitalise city records mapping the city’s transition from the Middle Ages to the modern day and their work will serve as the basis
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
On St Patrick’s Day, Ireland showed solidarity with Ukraine
A river of shamrock and emerald green washed the streets of Dublin, as 400,000 people flocked to the parade
Ireland / Cork / Dublin / Social City
Massive trucker convoy leaves Ireland for the Polish-Ukrainian border
After a four-day ride, the convoy will deliver 500 tons of aid to the distant border of the European Union
Ireland / Dublin / Development / Social City
40% of new social housing in Ireland will be provided by NGOs
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Allison Gilliland, explained that providing for sustainable communities is the backbone of any city
Ireland / Dublin / Mobility
Dublin will collaborate with children to create new cycling routes
The routes will go between schools, residential areas and Trinity College
Ireland / Dublin / Green City / Smart City
South Dublin wants to engage citizens on climate action with new website
The County Council approved 130 climate actions that they will carry out this year alone
Ireland / Dublin / Mobility
South Dublin County park rangers are upgrading to e-bikes
By ditching diesel-fuelled vans, they will be able to cover more ground with way fewer disruptions for park-goers
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
St Patrick’s Festival is back on the streets of Dublin
After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the city is ready for one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture to date
Ireland / Dublin / Development / Politics and Reforms
Dublin City Council aims to curb build-to-rent construction
Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland believes that exclusively rental complexes will not lead to a sustainable, high-quality housing offer for the city residents
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Dublin Winter Lights are back!
The lighting spectacle encompasses 21 locations across the city linked by two walking trails
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
New sculpture for Dublin suburban park co-created by locals
The artwork by Sara Cunningham-Bell celebrates local culture and contributes to a sense of shared identity
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism
Dublin invites to ‘Castle of Light’
The immersive and inclusive Wonderlights night walk is back with a new show at a new location - Malahide Castle and Gardens
Ireland / Cork / Dublin / Culture and Tourism
Ireland launches Urban Animation Scheme to boost sustainable tourism
The EUR 5 million, local authorities-targeted scheme aims to transform urban centres through public art, light installations and performance spaces
Ireland / Dublin / Culture and Tourism
Dublin launches Community Archaeology pilot programme
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
France / Germany / Ireland / Berlin / Dublin / Paris / Mobility / Smart City
Scooter operator TIER and tech platform Luna partner to create computer vision-equipped e-scooter fleet
The strategic partnership announcement follows up a pioneering AI-based research pilot across Dublin City University campuses
Belgium / Finland / Germany / Ireland / Lithuania / Netherlands / Portugal / Spain / Braga / Brussels / Dublin / Vantaa / Vilnius / Innovation and Research
European Capital of Innovation Awards 2021 semi-finalists announced
16 cities from 10 countries have made it to the semi-final stage
Ireland / Cork / Dublin / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Ireland’s outdoor summer goes full steam ahead
Cinemas, theatres, outdoor catering areas reopen
Ireland / Dublin / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Dublin to host e-scooter AI research pilot
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
Ireland / Cork / Dublin / Green City / Mobility / Welfare and Health
EUR 240m funding boost for Ireland’s sustainable transport infrastructure
NTA supports 468 projects for top-class walking and cycling facilities across the country
Cork / Dublin / Welfare and Health
Ireland placed on full Level 5 restrictions for a month
Hospital admissions with the coronavirus are on the rise
Cork / Dublin / Welfare and Health
Ireland returns to Level 5 restrictions on Christmas Eve
Travel between the counties will be banned after 26 December
Cork / Dublin / Welfare and Health
Ireland reopens in time for Christmas
Shops, hairdressers, gyms, restaurants and pubs serving food will resume operation
Cork / Dublin / Welfare and Health
Ireland to endure Level 5 restrictions for six weeks
Schools, construction and high-level sports can go on