Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for February-April 2012
Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitors to Ireland for the three-month period February to April 2012, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said:“Visitor numbers to Ireland for the period February-April 2012 remain unchanged compared to the same period in 2011. The global economic landscape has certainly presented a challenging environment for […]
EU call and internet roaming costs are to fall
Customers protected from exorbitant bills on mobile phones when accessing data (internet services) abroad. Particularly good news for families using smart phones abroad Communications Minister, Pat Rabbitte, welcomed today’s formal decision by the EU Competitiveness Council that internet roaming costs are to fall. According to the Minister, “The reductions in prices announced today are good news […]
Coca-Cola launch €125K fund for non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland
COCA-COLA SAYS THANK YOU WITH THE LAUNCH OF A €125K FUND FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND OF IRELAND FUND SEEKS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE IDEAS AIMED AT PROMOTING ACTIVE LIFESTYLES IN IRISH COMMUNITIES Coca-Cola today launched the ‘Coca-Cola Thank You Fund’ and announced the availability of €125,000 in funding to community and voluntary groups promoting […]
IFA President Accuses Financial Regulator Of Stifling Investment In Agri Sector
Speaking at a seminar organised by the Bank of Ireland in Kilkenny last night (Tues), IFA President John Bryan criticised strongly the Financial Regulator’s office for imposing a layer of bureaucracy that is delaying decisions on loans to farm businesses, resulting in massively increased costs. “When we needed strong regulation of banking, we did not […]
Drumcullen GAA Club
Fixtures: Tuesday – Junior League Shamrocks v Drumcullen in Mucklagh at 7.30 pm; Wednesday, June 5- Junior League Drumcullen V Tullamore in Rath at 7.30pm JHC: Drumcullen lost out to Kilcormac in the first round of the Junior Hurling Championship on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-9. Defibrilator: Drumcullen GAA club are seeking to gather […]
Na Fianna GAA Club Notes 29 May 2012
U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Na Fianna U16 Footballers returned to winning ways as they easily saw off the challenge of Ballinamere / Durrow in Durrow in the final game of the group stage of the League last Monday week on a scoreline of 4-13 to 2-08 and in doing so leaving themselves in contention for a […]
Raheen GAA Club Notes 29 May 2012
LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [21st May 2012] night’s Lotto were 09 16 18 26. There was no Jackpot Winner of €3,600 and 2 Match 3 Winners [Kathleen Brazil C/O Killeigh P/O; Lisa Brady C/O Martin Boland] [€100 Each]. Next week’s draw will take place in Doyle’s, Killeigh on TUESDAY 05th June 2012. […]
Brosna Gaels Hurling
Division 3 Brosna Gaels play Seir Kieran in Clareen on Tuesday at 7.30pm and they play Kilcormac Killoughy in Doon on Wednesday at 7:30pm Underage Coaching Coaching for all national school children takes place on Tuesday evenings in Pullough from 6pm and in Ballycumber from 6;30pm. Coaching on Friday evenings in Doon from 6:30pm. […]
Ireland could export as much electricity as we consume ourselves” – Minister Pat Rabbitte
Minister Rabbitte launches “Strategy for Renewable Energy 2012-2020” document. Confirms determination that 2020 renewables targets will be met – “good for the environment and good for jobs”. Holding talks on export protocol with UK Government next month Speaking in Dublin today, Pat Rabbitte T.D, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the scope for […]
Clara GAA Club Notes28th May
Junior A Football Championship Clara played Tullamore last Monday and won on a score line of 1-9 to 0-10. The Clara Team was: James Kinahan, Robert McDonagh, Sean Nolan, Liam Monaghan, Callam Stewart, Alan Cronin(0-2), Andrew Cushen, Stephen O’Brien, Eamon Maher, Adam Scalon(0-3), Luke Kelly, Darren Coughlan(1-0), Tony Dalton, Padraig Moran, Darren Scanlon(0-3). Subs: Kieran […]
