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Minister Foley Announces Call For Applications From Schools For BLAST 2023 and Creative Clusters Initiatives
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today invited primary and post-primary schools to apply for the arts in education initiative, Bringing Live Arts to Students and Teachers (BLAST) 2023. BLAST will be running in 2023 for the third time. The 2023 programme will enable 425 new arts in education residencies in schools over the…
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New HSE Tuberculosis Strategy for Ireland – World TB Day
Today, the HSE National Health Protection Service has announced that it is developing a new strategy to tackle TB in Ireland to deliver on World Health Organization (WHO) targets to reduce the incidence of TB and deaths from the disease. Today marks World TB Day and provides a timely opportunity to raise awareness of TB,…
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MTU and HSE Promote Student Mental Health
Image Credit: Gerard McCarthy Munster Technological University (MTU), its Students Union and the HSE are collaborating on a campaign to raise awareness of common mental health difficulties among its student population. HSE research found that one in two adults had experienced a mental health issue. Young people can experience ongoing stress, anxiety, low mood and…
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A New Lease of Life for Bantry Library
Bantry Library, a building of great architectural interest, is set to receive a grant of €259,920 from the Heritage Council for external conservation works. Cork County Council applied for the Historic Towns Initiative 2023 grant, which will fund much-needed refurbishment to preserve the library’s unique features. Bantry Library has played a crucial role in the…
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7 Essential Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World
In today’s digital age, children are exposed to the internet at a very young age. While the internet provides various benefits, it also comes with some risks. It is essential for parents to teach their children about online safety to ensure they stay safe while using the internet. Here are some tips to help keep…
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Minister Heather Humphreys launches 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition celebrating 65 years of transforming communities
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Ian Allen, have today (23rd March 2023) launched the 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns competition. Since 1958, the competition, which is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and sponsored by SuperValu, has been a pivotal initiative…
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Commissioner Harris Calls For People From All Backgrounds and Communities To Apply to Become a Garda
The Garda Commissioner has today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD that the latest Garda recruitment competition will open on 24 March 2023. Candidates can apply at www.publicjobs.ie from 00.01 24 March 2023 until 15.00 on 14 April 2023. The competition will be run by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of…