UL awarded €1.7m funding for 1,900 places on micro-credential courses

UL awarded €1.7m funding for 1,900 places on micro-credential courses

University of Limerick has been awarded €1.7m in funding for more than 1,900 subsidised places on micro-credential courses.  Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced funding of €9.7m to subsidise fees for 13,879 learners across 654 micro-credential courses. UL has been awarded funding worth €1.7m to subsidise up…

Key HR Metrics Every Business Should Measure

Key HR Metrics Every Business Should Measure

Key HR Metrics Every Business Should Measure All businesses can benefit from measuring key HR metrics. There are valuable insights to be learned from measuring key Employee data that can tell the real story of Employee experience in every Organisation. HR metrics provide critical data that can help management make informed decisions regarding workforce management,…

Chambers Ireland launches its European Election Manifesto

Chambers Ireland launches its European Election Manifesto

Earlier this month, Chambers Ireland and representatives from across the Irish Chamber Network launched its manifesto for Europe, which focuses on the key priorities for Irish businesses as we move into the 2024-2029 term of European governance. Chief among those priorities are how Ireland can benefit from the Green and Digital transitions, along with delivering…

Essential maintenance works underway in Limerick City to safeguard supply for customers supplied by Newcastle Reservoir

Essential maintenance works underway in Limerick City to safeguard supply for customers supplied by Newcastle Reservoir

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – Uisce Éireann will carry out essential maintenance works to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Newcastle Reservoir in Limerick City over the coming weeks. These important works will commence this week and will continue until 8 March. Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers in Limerick City and environs,…

Water mains flushing taking place to safeguard water supply in North Clare

Water mains flushing taking place to safeguard water supply in North Clare

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Uisce Éireann will commence water mains flushing to improve the water supply for customers in North Clare in the coming days. The works come after crews successfully carried out repairs to a major burst impacting customers in Lahinch, Liscannor and Ennistymon with normal supply returning to customers.     While…

Rise in small business interest in green supports

Rise in small business interest in green supports

Nine in 10 Irish SMEs seeking to retain or bolster investments toward sustainability in the next 12 months. Uisce Éireann’s water stewardship programme among various supports available to small businesses in Clare   February 16 2024 – Small and medium-sized businesses interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in…

Launch of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Postgraduate Programmes at ICHAS

ICHAS are thrilled to announce the addition of a suite of Postgraduate psychology and behavioural science programmes. This launch is an exciting development and aligns with our commitment to provide a diverse and comprehensive educational experience, empowering our students to explore the intricacies of the human mind and behaviour.   In line with this we…

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

Bid underway to secure EuroPride for the Mid-West in 2028   The Inn at Dromoland in County Clare has been confirmed as the host venue for the next five years of the world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival.   Now in its 11th year, The Outing is expected to attract more than 1,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and…

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs nationwide

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs nationwide

Candidates in Clare invited to apply for exciting career opportunities with Ireland’s National Water Authority   February 6 2024 – Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s national water authority, has today announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country. These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready to be…