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Offaly town s Internet of Things shortlisted for national award
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Edenderry’s ‘Internet of Things’ project has been shortlisted for a new national award designed to celebrate the digital achievements of local towns and communities across Ireland.
The .IE Digital Town Awards, established by .IE, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s country domain name, were launched earlier this year to honour local town projects and people that have demonstrated how digital projects have contributed to enhancements or digital improvements in areas such as health, tourism, education, public services, employment opportunities, citizen empowerment, and social entrepreneurship.
Shortlisted projects cover the full spectrum of those who are early in their digital journey right up to very sophisticated projects and all are in with the chance of winning one of 14 awards and a share of the €100,000 total prize fund.
Final call for Kildare applicants as deadline extended for ‘.IE Digital Town Awards’
Total prize fund of €100,000 up for grabs across 14 award categories including Digital Changemaker, Digital Rising Star and Digital Hero
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.IE Digital Town Awards to recognise local community projects and everyday champions that demonstrate digital thinking and innovation for the betterment of local people, towns and communities
The awards will now accept applications until Friday, 30 April at 5.00pm
.IE comment: “Based on the positive reaction across the country, we have decided to extend the deadline by another week to ensure that all groups and projects have had the chance to make their entries.”