‘Technology’ Archives
Ireland’s Weather Now Online
Ireland’s first dedicated weather news and long range forecast website, Irish Weather Online has been launched. The independently run website has already been profiled on The Weather Channel in the US since it went live last week. Described as a website by weather enthusiasts for weather enthusiasts, the site features a daily long range [...]
Clare Primary Schools To Receive High Tech Equipment
Minister for Defence and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has welcomed the allocation of €696,000 to Clare’s 120 Primary Schools as part of the Government’s strategy to make technology an integral part of the learning process. (more...)
Ripplecom Announces €500k Broadband Infrastructure Investment
Irish-based wireless broadband provider, Ripplecom announced today that it is investing €500,000 in its national broadband network infrastructure before the end of 2010. The investment will enable the launch of Ripplecom’s Next Generation Broadband across the 18 counties where Ripplecom provides services. Ripplecom is also simultaneously [...]
Clare Secondary Schools To Benefit From High Speed Broadband
A pilot broadband scheme trialled in two Clare schools is to be extended to all second-level schools nationwide in the next two years, it was announced today. (more...)
Deadline Extended For Isover Ireland Building Awards
The deadline for submitting entries to the Isover Energy Efficiency Awards (EEA) has been extended until October 11th. The inaugural awards scheme is being targeted at building professionals including architects, engineers, builders and developers across Ireland who have built new and renovated buildings that have been built with a very low [...]
16 Clare Communities To Receive Broadband By End Of 2010
Minister for Defence and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen says he received confirmation from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources that 16 towns and villages across the county are scheduled to receive broadband before the end of the year. (more...)
Irish Homeowners Could Save Thousands Of Euro With Passive Housing
People planning to build a new home could save themselves thousands of euro each year by developing a passive house. That is according to the Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI), a low energy design initiative comprising passive house designers and contractors. The Association, which was officially launched in Dublin this week, will [...]
Clare Classrooms Moving From The Blackboard To The Keyboard
An event highlighting the positive role played by Information Technology (IT) in primary school teaching will be held in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis on Wednesday 1st September from 5pm to 7pm. The ‘Clare Schools IT Information Evening’, which is being hosted by Clare-based Tierney’s Office Automation, is aimed at informing local principals [...]
Mount Callan Wind Farm Project Is Approved
A wind energy development co-operative in County Clare has received planning permission from Clare County Council to construct the largest community owned wind farm development in Ireland. West Clare Renewable Energy Ltd. (WCRE) plans to construct 28 3MW wind turbines on the western slopes of Mount Callan, a 391-metre high mountain located [...]
Technology Bridges The Gap Between Past And Present
The County Museum Dundalk is hosting a one-day conference, ‘Reach The Future Through The Past’, on Wednesday 25 August 2010. The conference will explore the use of innovation in a heritage setting, and will examine new ways of promoting concepts of heritage and identity through the use of new technologies. The event will feature [...]
Ripplecom Acquires Ice Broadband Assets
Irish-based Wireless Broadband Service Provider Ripplecom announced today that it has acquired the broadband network previously operated by Ice Communications Ltd., trading as Ice Broadband, for an undisclosed sum. (more...)
Irish Business Leaders Give Green Light To State Procurement Policy Change
A new coalition of Irish business leaders has issued an open letter urging the government to leverage the State’s €17bn annual procurement spend to develop the green economy. (more...)
Chief Fire Officers Set To Discuss Challenges Facing Service
The challenges facing members of the Fire Service throughout Ireland will be discussed at the Chief Fire Officer Association (CFOA) Conference 2010, details of which were announced today. (more...)
County Museum Dundalk Takes To The Airwaves
Details of the country’s first series of live radio webcasts by a local authority museum have been announced. (more...)
Whispurr introduces Macro-messaging
Whispurr is Ireland's new social networking website. Launched Friday 12th March at 2.30pm in the Exchequer bar in Dublin. Whispurr (currently over 1,400 users) aims to connect the online world with the world offline via macro-messaging. Macro-messaging is a 300 character message which can be sent online by a real time 'whisp' or via [...]
Irish Primary Schools Can Save Hundreds Of Euro By Installing Waterless Technology
One of the Mid West Region’s best known primary schools has moved to reduce its annual water and sewer charges by installing waterless urinal systems. (more...)
Single Payment Scheme Online Application Facility Opens For Business
The Department of Agriculture’s online application facility for the 2010 Single Payment Scheme – SPS iNet – was opened for business this week, which is six weeks earlier than the opening date under the 2009 Scheme. (more...)
Clare County Council Expenses Go Online
Clare County Council today became one of the first local authorities in the country to make the expenses of its Councillors and Executive available online. (more...)