CKAN 2.11 brings a strong set of improvements, including Table Designer for building data tables directly in the portal, noticeable performance gains, a refreshed and more accessible front end, and the groundwork needed to support the EU's new DCAT-AP HVD reporting requirements. Here's what's changed, explained without the jargon.
Most Irish local authorities publish planning and spatial data well, and much of it reaches data.gov.ie. But for many councils, that's the only type of data with an established route to publication. This post looks at what some already publish beyond maps, and what it takes to get there.
eWorks, the new digital platform for the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF), is now live. It moves suitability assessments for public works procurement onto a structured digital process, reducing repetitive administration for contracting authorities and applicants alike.
Svenska kraftnät has launched SVK Data Service, a new open data portal for Sweden's electricity market built on Linked Open Data principles. The goal was data that other systems can find, fetch and understand, without further work on the receiving end. This is not a standard data portal, and it is worth explaining why.
In November 2025, OGCIO published the Public Service API Standards and Guidelines, setting a common baseline for how all PSBs should build and manage APIs. Most of it you look up and follow. A smaller number involve decisions that are expensive to reverse once an API is live. This post breaks down what the standards mean in practice.
The Equal Aqua "Breaking Barriers" dashboard has been updated for 2026. Now covering 300+ water institutions across 50+ countries, the latest release introduces a new interactive map, refreshed design, and expanded content, making it easier than ever to explore gender equality data in the water sector.
The 1926 Irish Census is now live, opening up a century-old snapshot of life in Ireland. Led by the National Archives of Ireland, in collaboration with technical partners, the platform combines searchable data, interactive mapping and digitised records to support research, discovery and personal exploration at scale.
Does rain really affect footfall in Dublin city centre? This dashboard combines rainfall and pedestrian data to explore patterns across key streets and uncover what’s actually driving changes in activity.
What is a data maturity assessment and what does it actually reveal about how organisations manage their data? This article explains how maturity assessments work, what they typically uncover, and why they provide a practical starting point for improving data management practices.
Over four years, the OGP Technical Services Framework supported public bodies across Ireland in strengthening open data and data management practices. This article summarises the key results, projects and impact achieved through the framework.
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