Potato promotions group to implement marketing drive to encourage consumers to buy potatoes
A Potato Promotions Group is to be established to plan and implement a major marketing initiative over the next three to five years, which will address consumer perceptions about potatoes and drive demand. New research shows that almost two-thirds of consumers are interested in learning and hearing more about potatoes. The findings, which will […]
Clara GAA Notes 20th February
Division 3 Football League Clara played Rhode on Friday night last and won on a score line of 4-15 to 0-2. The Clara team was: Wayne Flanagan, Michael Mitchell, Sean Nolan, Liam Monaghan, Enda Dunne, John Flattery, Paul Mitchell, Kieran O’Meara, Jimmy Taylor, Stephen O’Brien, Andrew Cushen, Adam Scanlon, Chris Flanagan, Barry Cushen, Joey Deehan. […]
Drumcullen GAA Club notes 20th Feb
Lotto: Numbers Drawn were 16, 23, 26, 27. No jackpot winner. Promoter’s Prize Joe O’Brien. Next week’s Jackpot will be €3,850. Two match 3 winners were Joseph Mannion and Seamus Devery. Fixtures: Division 3 HL away to Seir Kieran at 3pmthis Saturday. Division 2 HL away to Clara at 12pmon Sunday. Committee […]
Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for 2011
Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for 2011, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said:“Today’s figures show that, despite the challenges and uncertainty which faced the global economy last year, visitor numbers from overseas for 2011 are almost 8% ahead of 2010. While the final quarter showed a […]
SIPTU call to drop Household Tax welcomed
The call today by the country’s largest union , SIPTU, for a suspension of the Household Tax is very welcome. The National Executive Council of SIPTU passed a unanimous motion calling on the Government to suspend the proposed Household Charge on the basis that it is unfair and regressive : “The Household Charge as currently […]
Irish Tourism to Target Brazil and Russia
Tourism Ireland announces new strategy to attract more high-spending BRIC visitors Tourism Ireland has announced a new strategy to attract more high-spending visitors from the emerging tourism markets of Brazil and Russia. The organisation will target potential holidaymakers in these markets by working closely with airlines and tour operators to increase exposure and demand for holidays […]
Transport Minister’s Audit Of Speed Limits Misses The Point
IFA Deputy President Eddie Downey has challenged the basis for the audit of speed limits on rural roads announced by Transport Minister Leo Varadkar. He said, “If the Minister is serious about road safety issues, he should implement immediately an investment programme of maintenance and repair of regional and secondary roads.” Eddie Downey said, […]
Bellefield Spring Plant Fair
Saturday 3rd March – put the date in your diary now – from11 amto4.30 p.m.This is the first Fair of the year at Bellefield House & Gardens. There are lots of exciting things happening this year. The award winning gardens at Bellefield House which feature in this month’s Gardens Illustrated, have been restored and […]
ECB gets Valentines Card but Government Shows Little Love to People
On Valentine’s Day, the Anglo: Not Our Debt campaign has called on the Irish Government to show people in Ireland that it “really cares” by suspending repayments of Anglo Irish Bank’s debts. The Debt Justice Action network – encompassing a unique coalition of representatives from the trade union, community, faith-based, global justice, environmental and academic […]
Brosna Gaels notes 14th Feb
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 with their medals by Ollie Baker. Dinner will be served at 9pm sharp followed by music from the Silk Cut Blues. Tickets, €10, are available from any member of […]
