UCC’S PUBLIC LECTURE ON ‘REVITALISING LOCAL GOVERNMENT’
‘Revitalising Local Government’ is the theme of the 10th Annual Public Lecture Series of UCC’s Centre for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG), which takes place on Wednesday 5 November. The remit of the CLRG, which was officially launched in February 2016, is to...
IPA’S NEW WEBSITE AIMS TO STRENGHTEN PUBLIC SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) has launched a new website at www.ipa.ie, which forms part of its broader digital transformation programme, aims to reflect its commitment to supporting the ongoing development of Ireland’s public service with a...
3 DECEMBER ENTRY DEADLINE FOR NATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2026
Entries will remain open until 3 December for the National Property Awards 2026, and the winners across all 17 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 5 March 2026 at the Intercontentinal Hotel in Dublin. The Business Post National Property...
GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES UP 28% TO €8.6 BILLION
Total funding from central government to local authorities more than doubled since 2019, with a 28% increase in funding to €8.6 billion in 2024, according to the latest report from the Comptroller & Auditor General. The main sources of funding have come from the...
BOYNE COMMUNITY FORUM TO FOCUS ON WATER QUALITY IN EAST MIDLANDS
The new Boyne Catchment Community Forum – a consultative forum on water quality in the East Midlands (Boyne Catchment Area) – will host an information evening on Wednesday 5 November in Navan’s Newgrange Hotel. The forum will act...
GALWAY SYMPOSIUM TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SHEroes Ireland is set to host its symposium 'Sustaining Momentum: Supporting and Empowering Women and Diverse Communities in Local Government (2024–2029)' on 9 October in Galway. SHEroes Ireland seeks to address the...
DUBLINERS VOICE STRONG SUPPORT FOR TOURISM BUT HIGHLIGHT CONCERNS
A new tourism survey has revealed a multifaceted relationship between Dubliners and tourism in the capital. The findings of Dublin City Council’s ‘Your Dublin, Your Voice’ panel between 20 May 20 and 1 June reflect strong support for visitors but also highlight...
Cork City Council Launches Neighbourhood Digital Hub
Cork City Council has launched a new and innovative digital tool aimed at neighbourhoods, communities, planners, consultants and developers. The Neighbourhood Profiles Digital Hub is an interactive version of the 2025...
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2026 LAMA AWARDS
Nominations are now open for the LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards 2026 which will return to the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Saturday 28 February 2026. Next year's Local Authorities Members Association (LAMA) Awards will once again serve to...
ENTRIES OPEN FOR PROPERTY INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025
Entries are open for this year’s KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards, which will once again recognise and reward excellence across the Irish property landscape. The shortlist across 11 categories will be announced on 17 October with the awards...
RIAI CONFERENCE 2025 – CITIES, TOWNS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS
This year’s RIAI Conference, which will take place on 8–9 October at the RDS Dublin, will explore design, planning and governance solutions for Irish cities, towns and neighbourhoods, in addressing challenges such as a lack of affordable housing, vacancy and...
EPA PROJECT TO MEASURE AIR POLLUTION IN WATERFORD CITY
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to recruit 400 people in Waterford City to take part in its next ‘Clean Air Together’ project to measure air pollution, following the success of previous citizen science projects in...
