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Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark (JCWL) has received feedback from UNESCO evaluators following their in-depth tour of the region this summer to assess its readiness to achieve UNESCO Global Geopark status.

Chambers Ireland, on behalf of its 38 affiliated Chambers throughout the length and breadth of the country, made an unusual plea to government this week as it highlighted obstacles to growth due to poor planning and the current housing crisis, despite employment being at a high right now.

A new report published today (09.01.23) by Zoom in collaboration with FRS Recruitment shows Irish job posts offering remote and hybrid work are up 43% over 12 months. Ireland’s hybrid advantage: How flexible working is empowering Irish society and economy indicates growing demand for more flexible work options, with hybrid roles offering rural areas greater access to higher urban-based salaries.

According to O’Donovan’s Ordnance Survey Letters from 1839, “Suckine is now pronounced Suicín, which is, out of satirical humour frequently called Suicín na Mallacht, that is “Sickeen of the Imprecations or Curses”. It is written Sickeen Dyke in the Name Book and described as lying where the road from Galway to Menlo crosses the flooded land at Coolagh.”

The return of the OFFline Film Festival with a blended festival and a stellar line-up of in-person and online events from October 13-17 in Birr will be a welcome boost to fans of the silver screen within the Midlands region.

As we roll into the June Bank Holiday Weekend, we can almost taste the summer, those long bright evenings spent with friends and family, the hustle and bustle of Galway city streets, a drink sitting outside Taaffes as we watch the world go by or the luxury of a 99 from the Bon Bon while sitting on the Prom in Salthill.

Bord Bia is encouraging people to embrace their gardens and outdoor spaces this summer. For the second year in a row, the public can take part in #BloomAtHome this weekend via a series of virtual initiatives and events providing gardening advice and inspiration.

Welcome colour to your garden and design your outdoor space with Colourtrend, Ireland’s iconic paint brand.

Co-operation Ireland, the leading peace building charity across the island of Ireland, is excited to introduce ‘X The Waves’ (Cross The Waves) - a virtual music event taking place on January 16.

Staff at the Marine Institute are embarking on a festive fundraising challenge in aid of the RNLI - they plan to to walk, run, row, cycle, and swim a total of 4,068km, equivalent to the distance from their headquarters in Renville, Galway to the North Pole. The fundraiser is a team challenge recognising the work of the RNLI Lifeboats Ireland, and they are inviting everyone to join in and support this worthy cause.