Minister Pat Rabbitte urges Fianna Fáil to stop rewriting history
“This morning Micháel Martin claimed that the Colm McCarthy group was commissioned to draw up a list of State assets for sale because “it was in the original Memorandum of Understanding”. “There was no original MoU even in contemplation in June 2010 when the Government approved the terms of reference for the McCarthy group – […]
MEP Condemns Enda Kenny for “peddling falsehoods” on Treaty negotiations
· German Minister confirms Treaty was designed to avoid Irish referendum · A referendum must be held on Fiscal Compact Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy today demanded that Taoiseach Enda Kenny gives a clear explanation to the Irish people on the negotiations around the Fiscal Compact following an interview given by German Minister for European […]
Superlevy Advice Must Not Damage Long Term Productive Potential – Kiersey
The latest national update on superlevy shows that butterfat adjusted milk supplies for the April 2011 to January 2012 period are just 0.3% below quota. IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey called for carefully tailored, mindful advice from Teagasc and co-ops to help farmers minimise their exposure without damaging their herd’s long term productive […]
National day of protests against Household Tax
The Campaign Against Household & Water Taxes (CAHWT) is calling on the public to come out and join their nearest protest activity this Saturday February 25th. As registration figures for the tax remain low with 93% still boycotting, CAHWT believes its campaign is gaining huge momentum and that the mood is changing in the country […]
Brosna Gaels Hurling
Division 3 Hurling League Brosna Gales play Edenderry in Ballycumber on Friday evening at 8pm Division 1 Hurling League Brosna Gaels play Carraig/Riverstown on Saturday 25th Februaryin Doon at 3pm Presentation Night The Brosna Gaels Presentation Night Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday 25th February in Ballycumber Hall. The 2011 Intermediate champions will be presented […]
Tullamore Toastmasters embraces Valentines Day!
The last Tullamore Toastmasters club meeting was enjoyed by all who attended. Topicsmaster Gareth Lenehan did a fantastic job creating a vibrant topics session with a diverse range of subjects and surprises derived from fortune cookies. Well done to Jennifer DIllon for completing her level four speech entitled “money can’t buy me love”. Valentines day […]
House Repossession in Laois Stopped Thanks to People Power
Yesterday, Monday 20th February 2012, marked a new era in the battle against bankers greed. House repossessions are an all too common occurrence in Ireland post Celtic Tiger. While banks are being bailed out and bondholders paid off the ordinary people are being squeezed for everything they have. A tide of resentment and resistance towards […]
St Patrick’s Global Celebrations are Launch Pad for Major First Half Overseas Tourism Drive
The London Eye, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Table Mountain in South Africa, the Empire State Building in New York, the Sky Tower in Auckland – and for the first time ever, Niagara Falls and the TV tower in Berlin’s Alexanderplatz – are just some of the iconic buildings and attractions around the world which will […]
Na Fianna GAA Football Club notes 20th Feb
MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Na Fianna Minor Footballers got this year’s playing campaign underway for the club with a very emphatic win over Rhode Og in Round 1 of the Minor Football League last Sunday morning in Geashill on a scoreline of 4-17 to 1-02. This being the first outing of the year both sides were […]
Raheen GAA Club notes 20th Feb
CLUB FUNDRAISER Raheen’s early season Fundrasing event a Buster Night at the Dogs in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium took place last Saturday night and was very well attended where a very enjoyable night was had by all. The winner of the First Prize €500 in the Buster Race on the night was Miss Rachel Hackett C/O […]
