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Legislation for gardai body-worn cameras will address civil liberties concerns

The justice minister has said legislation that will allow for body-worn cameras for gardai will address all concerns about civil liberties. Helen McEntee said the legislation, which is expected to come before Cabinet in the next few weeks, will be ...

25 Nov 2022 at 14:31

Local News

Grianán fort open or closed?

The local community and tourists have expressed dissatisfaction regarding access to Inishowen's iconic Grianán of Aileach. The internationally renowned ring fort, which sits 250 metres above sea level and boasts spectacular and panoramic views ...

21 Jul 2021 at 10:15

Local News

Minister opens new Outdoor Classroom at The Glebe House and Gallery

The new outdoor classroom at the Glebe House and Gallery was opened today by the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, TD . The event was a perfect start to the month which will see a host of events at ...

02 May 2023 at 16:13

Local News

New pilot delivery model for Flood Relief Schemes in Donegal Town and Letterkenny

Flood relief schemes for Donegal Town and Letterkenny are now commencing through Office of Public Works (OPW) funding for three additional engineering and project management staff for Donegal County Council. The funding for these schemes ...

02 May 2023 at 12:30

Local News

New Garda Station for Ramelton

A new premises has been obtained for Ramelton Garda Station. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, confirmed this afternoon that the Office of Public Works has confirmed to him that it has ...

06 Mar 2023 at 14:35

National News

Essential to preserve ‘irreplaceable legacy’ of Great Blasket Island - Varadkar

It is essential to preserve the “irreplaceable legacy” of Great Blasket Island, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Mr Varadkar visited the Co Kerry island with Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), ...

10 Sept 2023 at 09:52

National News

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

The scenic Conor Pass route along the Dingle Peninsula is to become the “gateway” to Ireland’s first marine national park. The Irish Government confirmed it bought the land months after it was put up for sale by its US owner last ...

22 Apr 2024 at 13:46

National News

Winter Solstice sunrise from Newgrange set to be live-streamed across the world

The Winter Solstice sunrise will stream live again this year from inside the passage tomb at Newgrange, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced. The Winter Solstice is an astronomical phenomenon which marks the shortest ...

12 Dec 2023 at 12:32

Local News

OPW confirm large increase in visitor numbers to Donegal heritage sites

Visitor numbers to heritage sites in Donegal under the remit of the Office of Public Works showed a marked increase in 2023. Across the five sites in Donegal, a total of 164,969 visitors were recorded in 2023. That figure is ...

28 Mar 2024 at 12:20

Inishowen MD

Public information day announced for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme

A public information day on the preferred option for the Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel. The purpose of the day will be to let the public know how their submissions made ...

19 Oct 2022 at 10:03

Local News

ETB and County Council launch new Public Works Operations and Maintenance course

A new training course to provide work-ready operatives for entry-level operations and maintenance positions for the construction or local authority sectors has been launched. The Public Works Operations and ...

15 Jun 2022 at 17:48

Popular Irish tourist attraction remains closed after rockfall

National News

15 Jun 2022 at 12:29

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