International Youth Day

South Dublin County Council celebrates International Youth Day on the 12th August 2009. A digital exhibition showcasing the Council’s work with young people will be shown in The Big Picture, our multi media hub and in County Library, Tallaght, from Wednesday 12th August to Friday 14th August. This exhibition is open to the public.

Young people make up a very high percentage of our population in South Dublin County. South Dublin County Council has numerous projects running for young people living in the County. We also work very closely with Youth Organisations to ensure that proper facilities and services are available in all areas of the County. Family Days, Sport Events, Comhairle na nÓg Events, Competitions, Music Workshops are only some of the activities from 2009 being showcased over the three days.

South Dublin Libraries will also be showcasing their Digital Library Service for young people in our Libraries throughout the County. .

If you would like more Information about the exhibition please contact Niamh Carton or Sabrina Fogarty, South Dublin County Council, 4149000 or ncarton@sdublincoco.ie / sfogarty@sdublincoco.ie

South Dublin County Council welcomes Real Madrid to Tallaght

Real Madrid Visit
South Dublin County Council's Tallaght Stadium will be the focus of the footballing world tonight Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to make his Real Madrid debut in Tallaght Stadium. The Portuguese star completed a €92 million transfer from Manchester United in time to line out for a friendly against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium next week.
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Free Electrical Recycling Day 25.07.09

WEEE Ireland are providing a FREE RECYCLING ELECTRICAL DAY
Proudly supported by South Dublin County Council
Date: Saturday 25th July 2009
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Powercity Fonthill
Anything with a plug or a battery will be accepted including:
Video Players
Game consoles
Microwaves
IT Equipment
Dishwashers
Battery Operated Toys Fridges
Automotive Batteries
Kettles
Power Tools
TV’s
and many more items...
Click here to download poster.

Bord na Mona creates 300 green tech jobs

20.07.2009 Bord na Mona has announced 300 new green tech jobs as part of its vision to reduce CO2 per MW hour by 50pc and meet its target of providing 500MW of wind energy in the next five years. more...

Courtesy: Silicon Republic

The Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., has announced the appointment of an Innovation Taskforce to advise the Government on its Strategy for positioning Ireland as an International Innovation Hub and to assist in making the Smart Economy a reality.
Announcing the membership of the Taskforce the Taoiseach said: "While weathering the worst global recession of our lifetime, it is imperative that we position Ireland so that we can take advantage of the global upturn when it comes. In December, I launched 'Building Ireland's Smart Economy', the Government's Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. We need to think smart, work smart, and be smart in order to build our future."
Courtesy: www.Taoiseach.ie

EU R&D funding in Ireland reaches €1m per week

30.06.2009 Irish researchers are punching above their weight when it comes to winning research funding under the €50bn Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7), amounting to €1m worth of investment every week. more...
Courtesy: Silicon Republic

Micro USB to become standard phone charger for Europe

29.06.2009 The mobile device manufacturing industry has agreed to create a common charger for all phones produced from 2010, saving the European Commission from having to introduce legislation. more...
Courtesy: Silicon Republic

Global venture capitalists may choose Ireland as a base

26.06.2009 Recent budgetary changes to Ireland’s tax system could turn the country into a prime location for the establishment of global venture capital (VC) and R&D operations, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report. more...
Courtesy: Silicon Republic

Digital 21 – Interview with Minister Eamon Ryan

25.06.2009 Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has been the driving force behind much of our existing digital strategy, championing infrastructure initiatives like the metropolitan area networks (MANs) and the National Broadband Scheme. But are we doing enough to link these urban areas to truly create a nationwide digital nervous system? more...
Courtesy: Silicon Republic

New Mayor of South Dublin County Council

At the Annual Meeting of South Dublin County Council held on Friday 19th June, 2009, at County Hall, Tallaght, Councillor Mick Duff (Labour) was elected Mayor of South Dublin County. Councillor Paddy Cosgrave (Lab) was elected Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County. Read the full Press Release
Courtesy:South Dublin County Council