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UCC researchers receive €1.1m to address national and global societal challenges

17 Nov 2025
Photo: Dr Louise Firth at the installation of the Living Seawalls in Cobh, Co. Cork. The project has received funding under the Research Ireland COALESCE 2025 Programme. Image credit: Claire Keogh

The installation of the first living seawall in Ireland, and the use of energy-efficient digital tools for community-led cultural preservation are among the University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive a combined €1.1 million funding under Research Ireland’s COALESCE 2025 programme.

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