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Rabbitte calls for greater public access to Portumna’s historic Dowager House
Minister Anne Rabbitte is calling on the Office of Public Works to provide greater access to Portumna's Dowager House.
Things To Do When Visiting Belfast
Belfast is rich in history and well worth the visit. You can marvel at the location where the world-famous titanic was built or trek the coast and walk in the shoes of Jon Snow. As the capital city of Northern Ireland, located within the United Kingdom, you can easily tag this onto a trip to Scotland, England, and Wales. From the mainland UK, you can hop on a ferry or catch a short flight. Whether you’re passing by or staying the long haul, below are our top picks of things to do.
HSE decision marks end of era for St. Brigid’s Hospital
The inclusion of €1.3m in the HSE service plan for 2020 to provide two high support hostels for ten residents with intellectual disabilities has been welcomed by local TD, Denis Naughten.
Galwegians get top marks for our friendliness
It is what we always knew, but now it is official - Galway is one of the most friendly cities in the world.
‘Reimagining St. Brigid’s’ report shows consensus on site’s future, says Naughten
The report on potential uses for the future of the St. Brigid’s campus in Ballinasloe highlights “a very clear consensus around the vision for St Brigid’s and the next step”, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed.
Céide Fields heritage site brings home the international Carlo Scarpa prize for gardens
The Céide Fields has won the prestigious Carlo Scarpa international landscape award for gardens. At a ceremony in the Céide Fields Visitor Centre in Mayo, Minister Michael Ring and Minister of State Kevin "Boxer" Moran welcomed the award which is now proudly on display in the visitors' centre.
Major funding boost announced for Céide Fields
Fáilte Ireland is to invest more than €860,000 into the Céide Fields Visitor Centre in north Mayo, helping to bring state-of-the-art visitor experiences to the OPW site.
Free admission to OPW heritage sites extended to cover children under 12
The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, had announced that all children younger than 12 will be admitted for free to all heritage sites managed by the OPW Heritage Service.