News

Remote Working a First Step to Address Challenges of Transition to a Low Carbon Economy for Rural Dwellers

August 5, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, launches Western Development Commission Report. The report identifies both opportunities and challenges for rural dwellers in the areas of transport, energy efficiency and heating and electricity demand and supply. The work is the first of its kind to examine the likely impact of the transition to a low carbon economy on rural dwellers in Ireland.   Dr. Deirdre Garvey- Chair of the Western Development Commission, Tomás Ó Síocháin, CEO of the Western Development Commission, Dr Helen McHenry, WDC and author of the... [Read the full story]

GAA

Another month of classic matches ahead as TG4 announce All Ireland Gold schedule for May #AllIrelandGold

April 16, 2020 · Comments Off on Another month of classic matches ahead as TG4 announce All Ireland Gold schedule for May #AllIrelandGold 

Sunday 3rd May 14:25              1997 Leinster Senior Football Semi-Final  Kildare v Meath  Another chance to see Kildare v Meath in the 1997 Leinster Senior Football Semi Final replay from Croke Park. Reigning All Ireland champions Meath who were managed by Sean Boylan had eliminated Dublin in the Leinster quarter final and were up against Mick O’Dwyer’s Kildare team.     16:20                 1996 All Ireland Ladies Football Final  Monaghan v Laois Another chance to see Monaghan v Laois in the 1996 All Ireland Ladies Football Final replay from Croke... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Fleadh2020- new series on TG4

July 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the world’s largest celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance. This year was due to be a big year for Mullingar—dubbed ‘The Homecoming,’ the 2020 Fleadh was set to return to the place where it all began in 1951. Because of COVID-19, however, the event has been cancelled for the first time in its 70-year history. But as one door closes, another opens: Fáilte go Fleadh2020! Presenters Dáithí Ó Sé & Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. Photograph by Eamon Ward Fleadh2020 is a series of programmes which will be broadcast on 4 consecutive evenings from 6th... [Read the full story]

Events

Bord Bia invites the public to Bloom At Home this May

May 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

This summer Bord Bia is encouraging the Irish public to come together and Bloom from their own homes on Sunday, 31st of May.   Bord Bia’s Bloom At Home will feature a series of online events, including Q&As and talks, cookery demonstrations with quality assured, in season produce and entertainment from some of Bord Bia Bloom’s long-time participants, bringing a flavour of Ireland’s largest gardening and lifestyle festival into people’s homes this June Bank Holiday weekend.   From preparing vibrant flower beds and much-loved house plants, to creating a wildflower meadow at... [Read the full story]

Sports

Live GAA back on TG4

July 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Live GAA makes a very welcome return to our screens this weekend for the first time since March, as TG4 have launched their club coverage for 2020. The channel’s flagship series GAA BEO will hit the ground running with two exceptional hurling ties next weekend, one live on Friday night and one live on Sunday afternoon. On Friday 17th July they begin with live coverage from the Pettitt’s Supervalu Wexford Senior Hurling Championship when champions St. Martin’s clash with old rivals Oulart-The Ballagh.   On Sunday 19th July there is another heavyweight clash when Ballyboden St. Enda’s... [Read the full story]

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Vitamin D can help build resistance to Covid-19

April 4, 2020 · Comments Off on Vitamin D can help build resistance to Covid-19 

Researchers from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) have found that taking Vitamin D supplements may enhance resistance to respiratory infections such as Covid-19, or limit the severity of the illness for those that do become infected. Dr Daniel McCartney (TU Dublin) and Dr Declan Byrne (St. James’s Hospital and School of Medicine, Trinity), co-authors of the article published in the Irish Medical Journal on Friday, recommend that adults living in Ireland take 20-50 micrograms of vitamin D per day. Historically, humans received most of their... [Read the full story]

News

Remote Working a First Step to Address Challenges of Transition to a Low Carbon Economy for Rural Dwellers

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, launches Western Development Commission Report. The report identifies both opportunities and challenges for rural dwellers in the areas of transport, energy efficiency and heating and electricity demand and supply. The work is the first of its...

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LIT welcomes €168 million package of supports for further and higher education institutions

Limerick Institute of Technology has welcomed the €168 million package of supports for further and higher education institutions and students, announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Niall Collins TD. LIT President Dr Vincent Cunnane. President...

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EPA welcomes new septic tank grant scheme as over 50% of systems fail inspection

EPA welcomes new septic tank grant scheme as over 50% of systems fail inspection There are an estimated half a million septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems in Ireland. Half of the 1,160 septic tank systems inspected in 2019 failed. Householders with private wells are particularly vulnerable...

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Macra na Feirme seeks urgent meeting with Minister Harris over extending Covid education fund to Agriculture students

Macra na Feirme is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris to discuss extending the recently announced Covid education fund to students of agricultural colleges. The fund enables students to purchase laptops, tablets and internet connectivity for remote learning. Teagasc...

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Green MEPs welcome strong European Parliament position on EU recovery fund

The European Parliament has agreed its response to the EU recovery programme, with huge support across political groups for a strong EU led response. Ireland’s Green MEPs have welcomed the vote, which has reaffirmed the need for the current economic crisis to be tackled with strong European action and a focus on...

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GAA

Another month of classic matches ahead as TG4 announce All Ireland Gold schedule for May #AllIrelandGold

Sunday 3rd May 14:25              1997 Leinster Senior Football Semi-Final ...

Super Sunday coming up on TG4, with THREE games in full!

TG4 have today announced a Super Sunday of AIB Club Championship action on December...

Tullamore among 9 clubs represented at Gaelic Voices for Change Youth Workshop

Three young members of Offaly club Tullamore were at Croke Park on Saturday,...

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and Women’s Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) to benefit from further two year extension to the “Jim Madden Leadership Programme”

Application Process for 2020 is now open   Today, the Gaelic Players Association...

Tipperary Ladies Gaelic Football Notes

  Tipperary Intermediate Team   On Saturday last Tipperary Ladies Football...

The Camogie Association Launches Hurl With Me programme 2017

The Camogie Association, in conjunction with The National Dairy Council, are...

Offaly Ladies Football

Offaly u14 Ladies The u14 girls, having topped their group with wins over Wexford,...

GAA Memorabilia Grabs Attention Under The Hammer

Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers conducted an exciting auction specialising in GAA memorabilia....

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Events

Bord Bia invites the public to Bloom At Home this May

This summer Bord Bia is encouraging the Irish public to come together and Bloom from...

Energy in Agriculture 15th July 2020 – Focus on Rural Diversification

The Energy in Agriculture committee today announced their fifth consecutive year...

The Countdown is on for Féile ’19 taking place this weekend at Semple Stadium

The final stage timetable has been confirmed for this weekend’s festival which...

It’s the Final Countdown to a star-studded Cannonball coming to Edenderry

Official route for spectators and essential information on road closure and parking...

It’s the Final Countdown to Cannonball – Official route for spectators

Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 6th...

National launch of Cannonball Ireland and Edenderry tipped to be the biggest ever finish line

The National Launch event took place for Cannonball Ireland at the exclusive Krystle...

Award-winning Author & Journalist Rosita Boland set to host for Immrama Festival Literary Breakfast

The 2019 Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore County Waterford is set to...

Tusla launches National Child and Family Support Week 2019 in Tipperary

Events taking place from May 13th – 19th to raise awareness about Tusla support...

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