As Organisations return from the summer period, recruitment activity typically accelerates from September through to the end of the year. Whether replacing departing Employees, hiring to support business growth or planning for the year ahead, many Organisations will be competing to attract talent over the coming months. finding the right candidate is the primary focus,…
Public in Clare asked to avoid non-essential water use as hot weather and low rainfall intensify pressure on supplies across the country Under strict embargo until 00:01am Wednesday, 22 July – Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order will be extended to all counties including Clare from 00:01 Friday 24 July until Wednesday 26 August 2026, expanding the existing Order already in…
Clare’s first public dog park has been officially opened at Shannon at a unique setting of an urban wood at Illaunmanagh. The dog park provides a safe, dedicated space for dogs and their owners to enjoy recreation, exercise and community connection. The public dog park is 0.65 of an acre, or 2,650m2 in size. The…
Monday, 20 July 2026: Uisce Éireann is asking customers in Clare to conserve water as increased use during the current spell of warm weather means supplies are being used faster than water can be treated and stored in local reservoirs. Periods of sustained high demand can lead to reduced pressure and, in some cases, interruptions to the availability of water…
Dublin, 15 July 2026 — Rising admin demands, growing compliance pressures and a lack of support networks are placing significant strain on those managing HR in Irish SMEs. Many are handling complex responsibilities while working remotely, without the supportive team environment typically found in larger organisations and, in some cases, without any formal HR training…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026: Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst water main supplying the Ennis Water Treatment Plant, with water supply now fully restored to customers in Ennis town and surrounding areas.Repair crews were mobilised immediately after the burst occurred early on Monday morning and worked until 11.30pm to complete the complex repairs.To support impacted customers, an…
With the summer now well underway, this is an ideal time for Organisations to review annual leave arrangements and ensure Employees are taking their leave in a balanced and timely manner. While many Employees will have scheduled summer holidays, others may have taken little or no annual leave to date. If this scenario is left…
Monday, 13 July 2026: Uisce Éireann crews are responding to a burst water main impacting supply to customers in Shannon tonight. The outage has been caused by a major burst to a water main in the town and is impacting customers in Shannon town, Shannon Industrial Park and surrounding areas. Crews have been mobilised to…
Emma Casey, Conor Buckley and Ciara Collins, fourth class pupils in Clondrohid National School in Macroom, Co. Cork pictured with UL Physics student Karla Rodriguez at the SOPHia Project Physics Competition held at University of Limerick. Emma, Conor and Ciara are pictured with their prize-winning project on ‘The Physics of an Airfryer’. A science competition…
Appeal comes as almost a third of Irish people admit to being completely disengaged with water conservation Easy water-saving tips to help households cut usage and protect supplies as record investment is made in water infrastructure to increase resilience and capacity Friday, 19 June 2026: Uisce Éireann has launched its water conservation campaign asking people…
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