Longford

Community facilities in the wider Midlands region are being encouraged to apply for funding to provide electric vehicle charge points under the EU Just Transition Fund Community Facilities EV Charging Scheme.

A new partnership launched today between remote working hubs and universities will allow students to live and study in their own communities. The first ‘Learning in the Hubs’ initiative was announced at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone, and will see the university working with 11 Connected Hubs facilities in the Midlands.

When it comes to wellness and mental health, the proven benefits of getting outside and talking to people are well documented. Luckily, with Street Feasts, community pools and a growing network of Greenways, there are plenty of opportunities to partake in some open-air therapy.

Ireland would by now have its own Polish television station if Sławek Kazek and his tech-minded friends had their way. However, Ireland’s broadcasting rules are archaic, so the Midlands Polish Community group set up the next best thing – a dedicated YouTube Channel for Polish people living in the heart of Ireland.