Join us for Heritage Week! Enjoy workshops, tours, music, and more at heritage sites across Ireland. Free entry on August 16th & for under 18's for the whole month of August. Visit heritageireland.ie for the full list of events taking place #Events #HeritageWeek2025

160 years of the St John’s Brass and Reed Band in Limerick - we find out about its enduring impact on the cultural life of the city since its founding in 1865 on #RTENationwide Monday 18th August RTÉ One 7pm & RTE1+1 at 8pm Limerick Hour Limerick.ie National Heritage Week The Heritage Council

Make sure to tune into RTE’s @nationwide this Wednesday as pupils from Holy Family School, and the public joined us for the launch of our Wonder Wander trail in Ennis. Keep an eye out for walking tours along the trails in your area this Heritage Week. bit.ly/4oHAcrQ

Did you know The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage provide free smoke alarms & units for the hard of hearing & vulnerable people? Contact your Local Authority for more information. Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage James Browne TD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

We continue our celebration of National Heritage Week with a spotlight on Co Clare as we join a group of visitors in Ennis exploring the town’s rich built heritage on #RTENationwide Wednesday 20th August RTÉ One 7pm Zainab Boladale Clare FM The Clare Herald Clare County Council Better Ennis RTÉ RT

2024 saw the highest yearly figure since exemption scheme was introduced- 292 exemption for 713 homes. Minister James Browne TD announced almost 1,500 planning exemptions to convert vacant commercial properties to 3,400+ new homes since 2018 Read more: bit.ly/3JsmxVz

In our 2nd show for National Heritage Week, we’re in Co Clare to explore a new self-guided walking tour of Ennis, an initiative by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage called the Wonder Wander Walking Trail on #RTENationwide Wednesday 20th August RTÉ One 7pm Zainab Boladale

Join us at the National Ploughing Championships, September 16th to 18th at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, in the Government of Ireland village, with interactive demonstrations from a variety of government departments & agencies #GovPloughing2025 #YourGovernmentYourCommunity

The world of construction is changing. More people are choosing to pursue a role in the diverse and exciting sector. Meet Fran, who left a career in architecture to become a Technical Manager on site. Learn more at gov.ie/buildingheroes #CareersinConstruction #BuildingHeroesIrl

2024 saw the highest yearly figure since exemption scheme was introduced- 292 exemption for 713 homes. Minister James Browne TD announced almost 1,500 planning exemptions to convert vacant commercial properties to 3,400+ new homes since 2018 Read more: bit.ly/3JsmxVz

Do you have a spare room in your house? The Department of Further and Higher Education Rent-a-Room Relief Scheme is currently available. Earn up to €14,000 in rental income free from tax liability by renting rooms in your home to students. Learn more about the scheme here: bit.ly/3UCuHgE

Deadline Tuesday 26 August 📅 Ministers James Browne TD and John Cummins remind the public to have your say on the consultation on planning permission exemptions. More information and details on how to make a submission can be found here: bit.ly/3HcRHQ3

The National avg vacancy rate has decreased to 3.7%, according to the latest GeoDirectory report Q2 2025 🏚️vacancy rates have fallen in 17 counties 📉a 2.9% drop in derelict properties nationally Read more on our supports for vacant /derelict buildings bit.ly/3HwZQ25

Did your name make the list ❓ Met Éireann new list of storm names for the 2025/26 storm ‘season' announced ⛈️ Of the list of 21 names, each of the national partners Met Éireann, UK Met Office & Netherlands KNMI has contributed seven names. Read more: bit.ly/3HV8FTt

Important meeting today between Minister @JamesBrownetd and Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam at the Custom House, focusing on housing issues in the city.

Simon Week 2025- September 22 - 26 Minister @JamesBrownetd and @SimonCommunityof Ireland Launch Simon Week 2025 to Tackle Homelessness bit.ly/4lUE5Hy

Minister James Browne TD today made the Presidential Election Order for the forthcoming Presidential election, setting out key dates in the election process. 📅Last day for receipt of nominations: 24 Sept 📅Day which the poll shall be taken: 24 Oct ⏱Hours of poll: 7 am-10 pm

Minister for James Browne TD today officiated at launch of refurbishment of the Historic Fruit and Vegetable Market, Dublin 7 🥕🥦 ✔Project supported by €9.5m from Department’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Dublin City Council Lord Mayor of Dublin bit.ly/3I46fC0