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New Kennedy Homestead Visitor Centre Officially Opens

30 June 2013

JFK's daughter Caroline Kennedy and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny open new state-of-the-art Visitor Centre at Kennedy Homestead, Dunganstown, New Ross.

‘Summer in February’ opens June 14 in the UK and Ireland

13 June 2013

Metrodome Distribution announces the UK and Irish release of SUMMER IN FEBRUARY on 14 June 2013, starring Dominic Cooper, Dan Stevens, Emily Browning and Hattie Morahan.

Dubliners called-on to support biggest “BIKE TO WORK” cycle yet

10 June 2013

Fun, free Bike to Work Day 2013 Lunchtime City Cycle launches and is joined by cycling enthusiasts Siobhan O'Connor from 98FM and Dublin Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí.

Patrick Kennedy launches official Kennedy Homestead website and brochure

26 May 2013

The Kennedy Homestead is a new visitor attraction and exhibition centre, currently finishing construction, which is situated beside the original farm house at Dunganstown where President John F. Kennedy’s great grandfather was born and lived before he emigrated to the United States from the Quayside of New Ross in 1948.

Innovation Leadership Recognised in Dublin

21 May 2013

Stockholm has the Nobel, Hollywood the Oscars and last night Dublin hosted the first annual European awards for Innovation Leadership.

Interactive Digital Showcase offers a window on the future

21 May 2013

The Digital Showcase at Dublin's Mansion House on May 20 & 21 demonstrated how technological innovation is affecting our homes and gardens, work, schools and city.

“Your Future City” Digital Showcase demos latest technology

19 May 2013

A captivating interactive Digital Showcase in Dublin's Mansion House offers the public a ‘window on the future’, showing how technological advances affect everyday life.

‘The Frames: In The Deep Shade’ opens in select Irish cinemas

8 April 2013

'The Frames In The Deep Shade', a feature film portraying the enduring Irish band The Frames, announces its Irish cinema release date as April 19th.

New Irish feature film ‘King of Travellers’ opens April 19th

19 March 2013

King of the Travellers confirms cinema release date for April 19. Announcement comes from new Irish film distributor Wildcard Distribution.

Celebrating the Respond! 30th Jubilee Anniversary

Respond! Áras Visit celebrates Positive Change in Developing a Creative Society

13 March 2013

Respond! Housing Association ‘Jubilee30 Celebration', Ireland’s leading housing charity was honoured with an invitation to visit Áras an Uachtaráin.

Irish Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Earthbound’, starring Rafe Spall, Now In Cinemas

12 March 2013

Alan Brennan's award-winning, charming sci-fi comedy, also starring Jenn Murray, now showing at cinemas across Ireland.

Digital Dublin Day will engage public with technology across the city

7 March 2013

Digital Dublin Day (DDD), showcasing the city as a dynamic leader in digital technology, takes place across the city tomorrow, Friday March 8th.

Dublin City celebrating Russian Culture, March 9 – 14

7 March 2013

Packed schedule has a variety of free-to-attend activities for all ages and tastes across the city centre

Historic Avoca Mine licence awarded to IMC Exploration

14 February 2013

Thursday, February 14th 2013 IMC Exploration Group Plc has announced…

Older persons charity ALONE records significant increase in calls for assistance during 2012

13 February 2013

Charity recorded a 25% surge in demand for its services during…

Holiday World Show Dublin Draws Record Number of Holiday Seekers, Huge Increase in Holiday Bookings

27 January 2013

Over 50,000 visitors to the Holiday World Show 2013 recorded at the RDS Dublin

Dublin Lord Mayor commits to Digital Masterplan for city by June 2013

26 November 2012

At the Digital Dublin Leadership Forum Dublin’s Lord Mayor pledges that the city would have a Digital Masterplan by June 2013.

Stephen Gyllenhaal’s GRASSROOTS opens in Irish cinemas November 9th

14 November 2012

New political satire stars Jason Biggs, Lauren Ambrose and Tom Arnold.

Irish start-up wins respected technology innovation award from European Space Agency

14 November 2012

Award-winning technology under development by Vicinity Systems® increases driving range of electric vehicles

Minister Ruairi Quinn Launches Comhaltas “Trad is Fab” Programme

25 July 2012

‘Trad is Fab’ is an audio-visual lesson scheme for primary schools produced by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The programme is designed to introduce traditional Irish music & culture to primary school pupils

Monica Loughman Ballet presents “Masterpieces of World Opera and Ballet” in Dublin

24 July 2012

Monica Loughman returns to The National Concert Hall with a unique format for the best-of-the-best of opera and ballet on September 22nd and 23rd.

Respond! Housing Association announce Programme of Events to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

13 July 2012

Respond!'s 30th anniversary programme of events includes major conferences, family fun days, opening of new housing developments and the launch of significant policy documents.

Proventus Renewables Plc signs Major Agreement with Greek Renewable Energy Specialists

12 July 2012

Dublin based Provenuts Renewables Plc, sign Memorandum of Understanding with renewable energy specialists OMEGA MG in Greece

Malawi Women’s Hospital to benefit from Internet Café courtesy of Irish Company CRS

1 July 2012

Mua Hospital in Central Malawi will receive a fully functioning internet café courtesy of Irish company CRS Refrigeration.

2,500 cyclists take part in Lunchtime Bike Ride

21 June 2012

Over 2,500 cyclists take to the streets of Dublin for a leisurely lunchtime bike ride for Bike to Work Day which took place as part of National Bike Week 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi receives freedom of Dublin City

19 June 2012

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi visits Dublin to accept freedom of the city at a civic event in Grand Canal Square.

Cycling “Flash Mob” Launch Bike To Work Day 2012

5 June 2012

Bike to Work Day is taking place as part of National Bike Week. The 30 minute lunchtime leisurely cycle in Dublin takes place on Wednesday 20th June.

‘A Kiss for Jed’ in cinemas nationwide 18th May

4 May 2012

"New York is a long way to go for a kiss".... starring Mark O'Halloran, Jayne Wisener, Lee Arenberg. Written by Barry Devlin and Maurice Linnane.

GrowRings Launches Innovative Gardening Product in Las Vegas

16 April 2012

GrowRings, the inventive new gardening concept, is set to increase its distribution to the US with a presence at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.

Dublin and Silicon Valley sign major clean-tech agreement

19 March 2012

A major agreement between between The Green Way in Dublin and the EBC in San Jose will lead to an increase in R&D, business development, and job creation in the sector.

The Dublin City Festival of Russian Culture

Dublin to Celebrate Russian Culture During Week-long Festival

9 February 2012

A wealth of vibrant activities were on offer across Dublin city as part of the third annual Russian Cultural Festival, running from February 20th – 26th.

Japanese Film Festival 2011 - Sawako Decides

Japanese Film Festival Expands in Dublin Due to Audience Demand

3 November 2011

The 4th Japanese Film Festival, showcasing the best in Japanese cinema for Dublin audiences, is taking place in Dublin from 10 - 13 November.

Break Through Technology Can Save Businesses Thousands Euros

13 October 2011

Wattics, the electricity management savings company, launched their money saving “Clever Metering” system which can save businesses thousands of euros.

10,000 Take To Their Bikes For First Ever Sky Ride Dublin

11 September 2011

Up to 10,000 people take to the streets of Dublin on two wheels for the first ever Sky Ride Dublin, making it the largest group cycling event that Ireland has ever seen!

triAthlone 2011 to Generate €12m Boost to Midlands Economy

28 June 2011

Over 2,000 amateur and professional athletes take to the river Shannon and streets of Athlone for Ireland’s biggest triathlon, Waterways Ireland triAthlone next weekend.

Diversity in Schools – more than religious & cultural dimensions

23 June 2011

The Irish Vocational Education Authority (IVEA) met with the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector to present their submission.

1,250 Cyclists Take to City Streets for Dublin’s Bike to Work Day

22 June 2011

Despite the rain, over 1,250 Dublin cyclists joined Minister for Public & Commuter Transport Alan Kelly TD, to put their foot on the pedal for Dublin’s Bike to Work Day.

IFTA Award Winning Irish Feature REWIND Set for Cinema Release

22 March 2011

Rewind, the new Irish thriller starring Amy Huberman and Allen Leech will receive a cinema release in Ireland this Friday.

London Success for Award Winning Irish Documentary ‘The Pipe’

25 October 2010

The Pipe, Risteard Ó Domhnaill’s documentary film focusing on the Shell to Sea saga, has sold out all three of its public screenings at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation on Friday night.

New research findings discussion on Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalous

14 June 2010

International delegates explore the common challenges presented by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus at the Annual World Conference 2010 hosted by SBHI.

Teknomining Launch on PLUS market

29 April 2010

Limelight Communications was delighted to come on board for the launch of Teknomining, a Dublin-headquartered mining and exploration company, on the London PLUS-quoted Markets.

Best Dressed Lady Gillian Carter with MC Lorraine Keane

Huge Success at PURE STYLE Lunch

10 March 2010

The second annual PURE STYLE fashion luncheon which was held in the elegant Shelbourne Hotel was a huge success for CRY.

12 months of success for CRY

18 February 2010

Limelight Communications proudly manages the Public Relations campaign for the charity which released its first annual report, highlighting 12 months of spectacular success.

New education website Bluebrick.ie

16 February 2010

Bluebrick.ie, revolutionary new education website, officially launched to the public and supported by a PR campaign managed by Limelight Communications.