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Discover how drones could support Dublin communities! Join our interactive workshop to explore real scenarios, benefits, and future uses.
📅 4 Mar (Pearse Library): bit.ly/4rsnONc
📅 19 Mar (ILAC): bit.ly/3OrtGrB

#SmartDublin #Drones #Innovation #PublicService

Our two latest Smart Dublin blog posts are now live.

Dive into Dublin’s new Portal connection with Manila: lnkd.in/dv3fSTHg

And explore the launch of Dublin Bus Innovation: lnkd.in/duK52day

#SmartDublin #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #GlobalConnections #TransportInnovation

@smartdublin.bsky.social in.bsky.social attended the @dublinbusnews.bsky.social ws.bsky.social Innovation launch at Dublin City Council, highlighting how integrated data strengthens service delivery and enables smarter transport.

#SmartDublin #DublinBus #Innovation #smartcities #publictransport

@smartdublin.bsky.social was delighted to witness a powerful cultural moment as Dublin connected live with Manila through Asia’s first Portal installation. A reminder of how technology can bridge distance, strengthen communities, and spark meaningful global connections.

#SmartDublin#Manila #Portals

Check out our latest @smartdublin.bsky.social blogs! Explore how ArcGIS is enhancing emergency response in Dublin and dive into insights on Gen AI from the latest ADAPT Radio podcast. Follow the link to learn more: smartdublin.ie

#SmartDublin#EsriIreland #EmergencyResponse

#ADAPTRadio 2026 is live! Khizer Ahmed Biyabani (adaptcentre.bsky.social, @tcddublin.bsky.social ) & Richie Shakespeare (Smart Cities) discuss Ireland’s first local Generative AI lab. Listen on Spotify & SoundCloud!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/36CK...
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/theadaptcentre

✨ Happy New Year from Smart Dublin!

We’re starting 2026 by celebrating collaboration and fresh ideas shaping future-ready cities, with Dublin City Council hosting Eurocities Next Generation Academy, exploring skills and new ideas for Dublin!

Learn more here: lnkd.in/eFqY7fi3

Registration is open for the 2025 #SmartD8 Showcase!

Oct 30 | 9:30AM–1PM
The Digital Depot, Dublin 8, D08 TCV4
Panels included are #hearthealth, #cancer, #disability, #virtualcare & many more

Follow the link for to get your ticket now: lnkd.in/epbbbd3p

Big congratulations to Grace, Karolina, Mariana, Clara & Claudia from the Smart Docklands team on being shortlisted for the Women in STEM & Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards – a well-earned recognition of their amazing work!

Clear skies signal a sustainable future.
Learn about how local climate action teams across Ireland are supporting communities in addressing climate change at a local level.

www.localgov.ie/news/climate...

#YourCouncil #ClimateAction #LocalAuthorityClimateAction

In the latest @EolasMagazine, see how Smart Dublin uses a smart district approach to accelerate innovation across Dublin’s 4 local authorities, by tackling urban challenges with tech & data.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/4g4uah9%E2%8...

#SmartCities #ClimateAction #urbanchallenges #sustainablecommunities

Thanks to all who joined the @SmartDocklands workshop on climate challenges!
Key Issues explored were urban heat, biodiversity loss & flooding, plus nature-based & tech solutions.
Participants used temperature sensors and other monitoring tools citywide.

#SustainableDublin #SustainableLiving

Academy of the Near Future returns to Dublin Maker this year!

Drop by the Academy of the Near Future stand on Saturday (August 30th) to explore smart city initiatives in the Docklands and join our ‘The Connective Detective’ WORKSHOP to build your own smart city! 🚀

#smartcity #dublinmaker

Building stronger, more resilient communities starts with finding ways to deliver services that truly meet local needs.

Smart Dublin brings together local government, academia, industry, and citizens to drive collaborative innovation across Dublin’s four local authorities.

#YourCouncilDay

Smart Docklands hosted an inspiring evening at Dublin City Council’s Innovation Hub. From water sensors on the Liffey to youth-led STEM, AI literacy, smarter telecoms, and digital rights advocacy. This work is part of reimagining how cities connect, grow, and empower.
#SmartCities #UrbanInnovation

Do you live close to or travel along the Kilmainham to Thomas Street Active Travel route?

Have your say!

Click here to complete the 5 minute survey eu.surveymonkey.com/r/M7PBXPQ

#ActiveTravelNetwork #Cities4Health #HealthyCities #UrbanMobility

Do you live close to or travel along the Clontarf to City Centre Active Travel route?
Have your say!

Click here to complete the 5 minute survey
eu.surveymonkey.com/r/M7HHBR8

#ActiveTravelNetwork #Cities4Health #HealthyCities #UrbanMobility

What creates a potential placemaking place Space widens / a break in the general street line Natural features such as existing large trees or a river Interesting buildings / landmark building Nearby food/drink businesses Buildings that cause people to gather (eg public or community building, school, religious building, tourist attraction) Reasons that cause people to gather (eg a swimming spot) Feels like a natural 'node' in an area/ neighbourhood Catches the sun Feeling of shelter / enclosure

Photo of the South Wall at the point of the Half Moon Club. Two white buildings - either side of the causeway - and blue sky, make it feel like Greece. Howth Head is and a ferry leaving port are distant left.

Christchurch, at the junction between Fishamble, Werburgh, Lord Edward streets. Mature trees and interesting or landmark buildings form backdrop.

Killester suburban location at a point where a triangular green filled with trees abounds a row of shops and pub.

If you were to think about potential 'places' in your neighbourhood or in the city, what sort of characteristics would you think about?

Ie locations that seem like natural places where people might like to stay for a while. Some examples below.

Are there any characteristics missing from the list?

Dublin Tech Week kicks off tomorrow, May 23rd. Smart Dublin is proud to be a part of a city-wide celebration of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

With a wide range of events, we're showcasing Dublin as a global hub for technology and community.

Visit DublinTechWeek.com to learn more

Join us May 24 & 27 for the Smart Cities Urban Quest in the Docklands! 🧩 Explore tech shaping future cities through AR, games & quizzes. Great for all ages—solo or team play. 🏙️ Part of Dublin Tech Week. Sign up via link in bio!
#DublinTechWeek #SmartCities #Dublin

“Data Art, From a Crusty Chart” Hackathon 📊
Join WorkIQ in Tallaght on May 28th for a day of data, design & civic problem-solving. Music, prizes, Amazon mentors & more!
🔗Register here: lnkd.in/ewQC6Wdc

@connectcentre.bsky.social

The Connective Detective Exhibition is LIVE at Trinity College today! Explore the innovative work of Dublin's young creators in telecommunications, connectivity, and smart city tech. Don't miss this showcase of real-world and prototype solutions. Open until 5 PM today and 10 AM - 2 PM tomorrow.

@adaptcentre.bsky.social

Dublin City Council's collaborative project with ADAPT, a first of its kind GenAI Lab for the public sector, has been shortlisted in the Digital Transformation Awards 2025 for “Best Digital Transformation – Public Sector.” Huge congratulations to the teams involved in this collaboration!

The Digital Hub is delighted to host the second installment of Dublin Dataviz: Data visualisation and interaction for cities and the built environment.

📍 Bay 1 
📆 30th April
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/TrWaV

#TheDigitalHub #Events #DataVisualisation #AI

On Thursday, the city of Vilnius officially reopened its Portal in a new location in front of Vilnius City Hall, in the heart of the Old Town. This move marks an exciting chapter for the Portals Network, a global public art initiative that Dublin has proudly been apart of since 2024. #portals

Dublin joined over 60 cities at the 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris. Dublin City Council is promoting active travel as a means to improve public health through improved infrastructure planning. Read more about DCC's commitment to healthier cities smartdublin.ie/dublins-smar...

Academy of the Near Future are holding our very first 'The Connective Detective' Exhibition!🕵

📍Regent House, Trinity College Dublin on May 9th/10th.

Find more information and register your free spot here:
lnkd.in/eFgdD-E4

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Karolina Anielska as our new Smart Docklands Programme Manager!
Please join us in wishing Karolina congratulations in her new role with the Smart Docklands team.
smartdublin.ie/new-smart-do...