Illustrators Inc. a professional development day for illustrators 8th Nov 2013, Malahide Castle. A seminar event for professional illustrators exploring the range of opportunities available within illustration. Illustrators Inc. sets out to explore the many paths available to illustrators in developing their careers across a variety of sectors including publishing, licensing, technology and animation, as well as provoking a wider discussion about the place of illustration and illustrators within the visual arts locally and internationally. A packed room was in attendance for a range of inspiring talks from both Irish and international speakers, a flavour of their presentations and talks is presented below, click on the links below to upload presentations from the event. Many thanks also to Philip Barrett, our graphic reporter for the day who produced some very memorable pieces!  

Over 2,000 budding entrepreneurs and business owners in Fingal have taken part in online events this week, marking Local Enterprise Week (LEW), from the 1st – 5th March, which has been hailed as a success by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal.

Fingal County Council has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, that €25.4m has been awarded under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF) for projects associated with the rejuvenation of Balbriggan.

Due to their age, size, condition and their location, unfortunately a number of these trees have been recently identified as a risk and must be felled to ensure the public’s safety. Essential works need to be carried on a number of these trees.