IT Carlow awarded €1million funding to support family carers across Ireland
Institute of Technology Carlow has been awarded a special €1million fund for the development and nationwide delivery of a Certificate in Family Caring in partnership with Family Carers Ireland (FCI) in recognition of the programme’s support for carers. Developed in 2018 and delivered in nine different regions in 2019/2020, the certificate programme has provided […]
New report highlights positive health and wellbeing impacts of arts and creativity in later life
Arts and creativity has an important role to play in health and wellbeing in later life and can help improve physical, psychological, and social health and wellbeing in older adults, a new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has found. The report, ‘Arts and Creativity in Later Life: Implications for Public Health […]
Chambers Ireland calls for accelerated action on the SDGs during 76th UN General Assembly
Along with Heads of State, Chief Executives, and social and business leaders, Chambers Ireland joined the UN Global Compact’s ‘Uniting Business Live’ summit at the 76th UN General Assembly and called for greater ambition and accelerated action on the SDGs ahead of COP26. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot outlined the importance of […]
5 National Youth Organisations launch the “Youth Climate Justice Challenge”
A consortium of 5 youth organisations, led by ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation is launching the second #YouthClimateJusticeChallenge, with partners Gaisce The President Award, The No Name Club, Irish Girls Guides & Young Irish Film Makers. The Youth Climate Justice Challenge is aimed at encouraging and empowering young people to take on local action projects on Climate Justice and […]
New research commissioned by Circle K reveals over half of Irish motorists believe they will be driving electric vehicles by 2030
Over half (53%) of Irish motorists say they will be driving an electric vehicle (EV) by 2030 to reduce CO2 emissions Two in five would consider switching to an electric vehicle within the next three years, with almost two thirds (64%) of 18-24-year-olds considering the switch Over two fifths (43%) will rely on forecourts for access […]
Tonight’s €17 million (est) Lotto jackpot will be the second highest of all time!
Lotto fever continues to grip the country as tonight’s Lotto jackpot heads towards an estimated €17 million. Since the Lotto game launched in 1988, only one jackpot in excess of €17 million has ever been won which means that a single winner of tonight’s Lotto jackpot could become Ireland’s second largest jackpot winner in the […]
MyMind mark 15 years and are encouraging the public to actively support their mental health
On Thursday, September 23rd at 11 am, Mental Health Service Provider MyMind will celebrate its 15th anniversary of providing affordable mental health services in Ireland by hosting a live webinar event to mark the occasion, share their insights and celebrate their achievements over the last 15 years. During this time MyMind has supported over 34,900 […]
Applications now open for community funding in Tipperary, Cork, Laois, Mayo & Offaly
ChangeX in partnership with Greencoat Renewables announces €175,000 worth of Community Fund’s across 7 locations in Ireland, supporting local community groups, schools, and organisations to build sustainable, thriving communities. The 7 Funds aim to support local teams to either begin new projects or expand on existing projects, creating a positive social or environmental impact […]
EPA publishes Green Public Procurement: Guidance for the Public Sector
Minister Ossian Smyth today launched the EPA’s revised Green Public Procurement: Guidance for the Public Sector at the EPA’s Circular Economy Conference 2021. Green Public Procurement is a process where public authorities seek to source goods, services or works with reduced environmental impact. Annual public sector purchasing accounts for up to 12 per cent of Ireland’s GDP (approximately […]
