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Safe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across Ireland

June 19, 2025 · Comments Off on Safe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across Ireland 

Ministers for Transport have welcomed the positive outcomes of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. The recently published 2024 Annual Report shows that: 412 schools are currently active in the programme; Almost 15% of schools that applied to the programme are located on ‘higher speed rural roads’, where speed limits of 80km/h or 100 km/h were in place; Schools in the programme report a 49% increase in park and stride, 36% increase in cycling, 6% increase in walking and a 17% decrease in car use. “The Safe Routes to School programme is a great example of how small, local... [Read the full story]

GAA

GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy

November 19, 2021 · Comments Off on GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy 

Faithful County GAA fans have been told a new publication on life within the Association by Offaly writer and editor PJ Cunningham highlights the ‘madness’ which joins them together. Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Larry McCarthy, was speaking as he launched ‘Grassroots – Stories from the Heart of the GAA’ at Croke Park. Editor PJ Cunningham (r) and Ricey Scully at the launch of ‘Grassroots – Stories from the Heart of the GAA’ in Croke Park. Pic: Aishling Conway. The book, edited by Clara-native author and journalist, Cunningham, is a comprehensive treasure trove of GAA-related... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Three Ireland Partner with TikTok Sensation Robert Grace for City Stages 2025

May 7, 2025 · Comments Off on Three Ireland Partner with TikTok Sensation Robert Grace for City Stages 2025 

Callout for artists of all genres to submit their music online for a chance to perform at Electric Picnic Three City Stages returns with no location limits; artists of all genres can now enter from anywhere by posting their best performance on TikTok How to Enter: Upload an original or cover track on TikTok, using #CityStages2025 and tagging @ThreeIreland   Three Ireland have announced TikTok sensation Robert Grace as the first brand ambassador for City Stages 2025. The announcement coincides with Three City Stages moving from the streets to screens and stages, offering emerging musicians the... [Read the full story]

Events

Meet over 100 exhibitors at Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows

June 19, 2025 · Comments Off on Meet over 100 exhibitors at Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows 

The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows 2026 are taking place on Wednesday 22nd April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and on Thursday 23rd April in The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. This will be the tenth official trade show of the Irish Travel Agents Association and is expect to host over 100 of the world’s best known brands. Both locations will host an after show networking event taking place at 7:30pm each evening. These shows offer a fantastic opportunity for travel trade suppliers to meet with Irish travel agents and tour operators along with travel media, to network and foster... [Read the full story]

Sports

Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park

April 23, 2024 · Comments Off on Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park 

Nicole Drought and Justin Roberts took on two different races at Donington Park last weekend. They entered the EBC Brakes Honda Civic in the Trackdays Championship race on Saturday and managed to qualify third of the 35 entries. In the race itself, Justin started the race and handed over to Nicole at the half way mark still in third place. Nicole held off a prolonged attack from a BMW 130i for the duration to claim a podium position for the delighted duo in their first UK race of 2024. On Sunday morning, they returned to the track to qualify for the Trackday Trophy race and they posted the fourth... [Read the full story]

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Irish Water and Green-Schools supporting students during lockdown with suite of Stay Home Resources

February 9, 2021 · Comments Off on Irish Water and Green-Schools supporting students during lockdown with suite of Stay Home Resources 

Green-Schools, in partnership with Irish Water, are supporting students and their families during lockdown with a series of Stay Home resources aimed at helping them learn more about water, one of our most fascinating and precious resources. With students and their parents adapting to the challenges of home schooling, these online resources are designed to be fun, entertaining and easily accessible. From water-themed videos to quizzes, experiments and much more, there is a host of activities for students of all ages to enjoy doing at home. Sé McDermott doing the Green-Schools Stay Home Plastic... [Read the full story]

News

Safe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across Ireland

Ministers for Transport have welcomed the positive outcomes of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. The recently published 2024 Annual Report shows that: 412 schools are currently active in the programme; Almost 15% of schools that applied to the programme are located on ‘higher speed rural roads’,...

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Tipperary man’s petition shows impact parking on footpaths has on people with disabilities

Ricky Coonan from Ballina, Co Tipperary, has started a petition demanding that the council stop people from parking on footpaths due to the impact it has on wheelchair users like him. Coonan’s petition, which calls for bollards to be installed to stop people from parking on footpaths, has already racked up...

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EU-Israel Trade Association Agreement Must Be Immediately Suspended – McNamara

Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South, has called for the immediate suspension of the European Union’s Trade Association Agreement with Israel, while stating that the EU has failed to hold Israel to account. EP Plenary session – Prison condition in the EU Addressing the European Parliament in...

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Government Grants Spark Surge in Derelict Home Renovations

Rising property prices, combined with the appeal of sustainable living, are prompting more buyers to turn their attention to derelict and non-habitable home purchases lately.   Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators says that, while these fixer-uppers present obvious challenges, they can offer incredible value, especially...

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Dublin Zoo Wild Lights Tickets on Sale Thursday 12th June

Tickets for Wild Lights on sale tomorrow, Thursday, 12th June at www.dublinzoo.ie for those who like to plan ahead! New ‘Winter Bundles’ offer the chance to combine Wild Lights, Santa’s Grotto and Dublin Zoo entry tickets* Something magical is in the works for this year’s Wild Lights event… but the...

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GAA

GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy

Faithful County GAA fans have been told a new publication on life within the Association...

50th anniversary of John West Féile

The Ballinamere Durrow U-15 ladies football team which took part in celebratory events...

Four Offaly stories selected for landmark GAA Grassroots book

Four stories from County Offaly have been selected to appear in a fascinating new...

Unwrapping Ireland’s food waste: Bread is Ireland’s most wasted food, with 41% of people reporting they throw away bread

Food waste is an issue of high concern for Irish people and they are willing to...

TG4’s Underdogs series is looking for players

In an ever changing world, TG4’s legendary GAA series Underdogs is back...

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,...

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Events

Meet over 100 exhibitors at Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows

The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows 2026 are taking place on Wednesday 22nd April...

Uncovering our Hidden Histories: Community, Art, and the Power of Storytelling

“It’s about refusing to accept a censored version of history that glorifies...

Conference to highlight commercial market opportunities for organic vegetables

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister...

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

Discover show-only deals and specials, exclusive at Ireland’s largest consumer...

One Week to Go! Young Scientist co-founder urges students to get entries in for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2025 before the deadline

With one week to go until entries close for the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology...

Biodiversity Week 2024 – time to connect with nature

More than 200 events over 10 days to celebrate nature and biodiversity Ireland’s...

Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024

Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and...

Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 25,000 visitors

Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend, in the RDS Simmonscourt...

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