Noreen Higgins McHugh’s ‘Revolutionary Women of Tipperary 1914-1923′ at Clonmel Library

On Wednesday December 18th at 6:30pm Clonmel Library will host acclaimed author and historian Noreen Higgins McHugh who will speak about her latest publication ‘Revolutionary Women of Tipperary 1914 – 1923′. Noreen Higgins McHugh is a Tipperary native who has gained prominence in the world of local history through the publication of her other books […]

Creative Research Hub Coming to South Tipperary Arts Centre

South Tipperary Arts Centre (E91 W658) is launching a Creative Research Hub to provide a place for people to think, create, research and collaborate. The Creative Research Hub will be open bimonthly beginning on the 10th of September. The facility will be open from 11am – 4pm on the allotted days (listed below).   The […]

73% of secondary school students in Munster polled for new BT Ireland research want to learn more about pursuing a career in STEM in Ireland

51% of secondary school students in Munster come up with their best ideas after talking to friends, 37% do so in bed, and 24% in the shower 61% of parents of secondary school students in Munster say their children have been nervous / hesitant to share their ideas with their classmates / friends 39% of […]

New Research Reveals The Rise of the ‘Work from Anywhere’ Culture

Over 90% of Ireland’s workforce dream of leaving traditional offices behind for more scenic work environments   Samsung Ireland reveals how technology plays an integral role in the future of remote work culture   Key survey findings: Over 75% say they would favour working for an employer that offers remote working Over 80% reveal that […]

€10.5 million funding for research to support the development and implementation of environmental policies in Ireland

The EPA is seeking proposals from the research community to help address climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems. With up to €10.5 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under four themes: Addressing climate change evidence needs Facilitating a green and circular economy Delivering a healthy environment Protecting […]

EU Budget 2020 deal: Investing more in climate action, youth and research

MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for climate action, research, SMEs and the young in next year’s EU budget, after a second round of talks with Council on Monday. On Monday evening, the negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2020 EU Budget, shortly before the […]

Research to help deliver a low carbon, sustainable and healthy future – EPA announces €12.2 million Government of Ireland funding for environmental research

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced awards totalling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects. The EPA environmental research programme is a Government of Ireland initiative, funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment. The new EPA research projects funded will address a wide range of topics, including: Implementation of the […]

Almost 50% of People Don’t Believe Any Political Party Has a Strong Job Creation Policy

On the day before General Election Day, IrishJobs.ie’s Jobseeker Sentiment Survey reveals The research shows that almost 50% (49.2%) of people (Both employed and unemployed) don’t believe any political party has a strong job creation policy 36% of people feel that a new Government will not have an impact on job creation 29% of people […]

Seven heatwaves in the last thirty years in Ireland suggest increased mortality

The EPA has today published new research by researchers in DIT led by Professor Pat Goodman that presents an assessment of seven heatwaves that have occurred in Ireland over the last 30 years and their impact on mortality in Ireland.  Although we do not normally think of Ireland as a place that has heatwaves, this […]