SEAI ENERGY FUNDING PROGRAMME NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The SEAI’s National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme is open for applications from researchers and innovators across the energy sector. This year’s programme will once again invest in...
BUILD GREEN NOW 2026 CONFERENCE
Build Green Now 2026 Conference which takes place on Wednesday 27 May at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, will bring together Ireland’s leading voices from across the built environment, policy design and industry under the theme ‘Better Buildings, Better...
MEATH’S ‘CIVIC DOLLARS’ APP TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Meath County Council has launched a new app to encourage healthier lifestyles, build community connection, and offer people the opportunity to support local organisations simply by enjoying their parks, beaches and other local...
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
Nominations remain open until 30 June for the Business Post Sustainable Awards for 2026, which will be presented at a gala awards ceremony on Thursday 1 October at The Shelbourne, Dublin, to recognise organisations across Ireland doing credible, commercially grounded...
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR HOUSING PRACTITIONERS’ CONFERENCE 2026
This year’s Housing Practitioners’ Conference, organised by The Housing Agency in association with the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), will take place in Whites of Wexford on Thursday 23 April 23 and Friday 24 April (half day). Registration will remain open...
RATE OF VACANT PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT GRANTS DOUBLED IN 2025
Over 3,000 vacant or derelict homes were brought back into use during 2025 under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, with Donegal County Council having the highest number of applications (1,430), approvals (1,065) and payments (316). The rate of grant payments in...
€2.3M FUNDING FOR CROSS-BORDER EMERGENCY PLANNING PROJECT
Over €2.3 million in funding from the PEACEPLUS programme has been secured by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in collaboration with Monaghan County Council, the Executive Office and the Office of Emergency Planning, to...
2026 HOUSING CONFERENCE GETS SET FOR SLIGO IN FEBRUARY
The 2026 Housing Conference, entitled ‘Activation Through Collaboration’, will have strong emphasis on maximising available resources through a collaborative approach, ensuring a better, faster and more sustainable housing...
OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO DEPART IN JANUARY
Elected members of Offaly County Council will meet on 5 January next to ratify a successor to Anna Marie Delaney, who is due to retire from her role as Chief Executive of the local authority after a decade at the helm. The...
KERRY’S ROAD SAFETY OFFICER RECEIVES ‘SPECIAL RECOGNITION’ AWARD
Kerry County Council’s Road Safety Officer received a ‘Special Recognition’ award from the Road Safety Authority at this year’s Leading Lights Awards, in recognition of his efforts in managing and co-ordinating the inaugural ‘Safer Roads’ Road Safety Conference &...
LOCAL AUTHORITY ICT STAFF BALLOT AMID WORK RECOGNITION STRUGGLE
Fórsa has started a nationwide ballot of ICT (information and communication technology) staff members in local authorities, following what the union describes as “years of management inaction” on recognising the professional...
WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DUBLIN CITY CENTRE?
Dublin City Council (DCC) is on the look-out for architects, engineers, planners and more to work on projects that will transform the city-centre into a place which is built to last and designed for everyone to live, work and gather. DCC is now inviting applications...












