Trade Mission Targets New Tourism Business from China
Tourism organisations from across the island of Ireland took part in a tourism trade mission to China last week. The four-day trade mission, organised by Tourism Ireland’s China office, took in the cities of Shanghai and Beijing and involved a series of B2B workshops, networking events and media interviews for the participating Irish companies. Over […]
On-Farm Investment Crucial For Dairy Expansion – Kiersey
Speaking from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Cork, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey today (Tues) said contributions from many of the speakers today had confirmed his strong view that dairy farmers will have to prioritise their resources for on-farm investment in the context of expansion. Mr Kiersey urged financial institutions to co-operate […]
Vintage Tractor Draw Nov 27th in aid of Friends of Killian
Friends of Killian who were set up in October to help raise much needed funds for Killian Spain who is a 5 year old boy from the parish of Eglish/Drumcullen, who was born with a rare medical condition (Posterior Urethral Valves) which affected his bladder and kidneys function. He underwent surgery when he was 5 […]
Rents record their first annual increase since 2008
Rents nationwide were an average of 0.2% higher in the third quarter of 2011 than a year previously, according to the latest report published by the property website, Daft.ie. This marks the first time since early 2008 that rents rose in year on year terms. The average rent nationwide now stands at €825, a fall […]
Minister for Transport and RSA meet with United Bikers of Ireland
On Thursday last, November 10th Noel Brett, CEO of the Road Safety Authority met with Alan Connor (Kildare) and local man Bobby Cushen (Ballyboy) of the United Bikers of Ireland (UBI) to discuss the proposed amendments to EU laws regarding scooters, motorcycles and quads. The three hour meeting took place in the RSA HQ in […]
Na Fianna GAA Club Notes
CLUB AGM The AGM of Na Fianna Minor Football Club will take place on Thursday 24th November at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse in Geashill. All players, officials and members of the football club are asked to attend.
Raheen GAA Club Notes
LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [07th November] night’s Lotto were 02 03 15 22. There was no Jackpot Winner and no Match 3 Winner . Next weeks draw will take place in Murphy’s, Cloneygowan on Monday 21st November. HURLING MEETING A General Club meeting to discuss the future of hurling within the club will […]
Clara GAA Club Notes 14th Nov
Clara Ladies GFC Clara ladies GFC are hosting a dinner dance on Saturday 19th November in the Bridge House Hotel for the presentation of medals to our Junior team. Music on the night by the LOLS. Tickets are priced at 45 Euro. Please contact Michelle Handy on 087 6802599 or any committee member. Presentation Night […]
Investment In Agriculture Vital For Economic Growth, IFA Tells Oireachtas Committee
Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture for the first time today (Tues), IFA President John Bryan said Government support for agriculture in next month’s Budget is critical for the rural economy and economic growth. “Farming and the food industry support 300,000 jobs across the economy. The impact of this is felt […]
Drumcullen GAA Club Notes 8th Nov
Lotto: Numbers drawn were 8, 21, 25 and 30. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,050. Promoters Prize Margaret Dooley. Two match three winners each receive €75. They were Barry Horan and John Brophy. AGM: AGM for 2011 will be held on Friday, December 2 at 8pm. All club members are requested to […]
