On Friday last, Intel was awarded the Business in the Community award at the Irish Times Living Dublin Awards ceremony. This category is open to businesses that have sought to make a real difference in their communities. Intel was presented with this award for the Intel Computer Clubhouse initiative in Dublin’s inner city. In this category the award is presented to the business and the prize money going to further the community project involved.

The awards were presented by the Dublin Lord Mayor, Catherine Byrne and the Managing Director of the Irish Times, Maeve Donovan. Frank Turpin, Intel Ireland Education manager accepted the award on Intel’s behalf, “This is a wonderful achievement, the Intel Computer Clubhouse was opened in May 2003 and has been thriving ever since. The young people who attend create digital artwork, produce their own music, film, write and edit their own short movies and design web sites. We have another Clubhouse in Blanchardstown and one opening in Belfast soon.”

The Intel Computer Clubhouse initiative is an after-school programme that provides young people aged 10 to 18 years old access to high-tech equipment, professional software and adult mentors to help them develop the self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning skills needed to create new opportunities.

The Awards are run by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Dublin City Council and are sponsored by The Irish Times. There are five categories - Community Development, Business in the Community, Culture & Tourism, Education and Dublin City Neighbourhoods.

Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.