Win a trip for 2 to the London Olympics, as Electric Ireland donate amazing prize to older persons charity ALONE
Electric Ireland, Energy Partner to Ireland’s Olympic Team and supporters of the charity ALONE, have donated an amazing prize of an Olympic Games Trip to the charity. The competition offers the chance to win a trip for two to this summer’s Olympic Games in London. Return flights, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, […]
IFA Calls on Consumers to Support Irish-Produced Strawberries
The Chairman of IFA’s Soft Fruit Committee Jimmy Kearns has called on consumers and household shoppers to support strawberries produced on Irish farms which are now in full supply and are available through a wide range of outlets, from small fruit and vegetable shops, to roadside stalls and large retail multiples. Mr. Kearns cautioned […]
Mortgage To Rent Scheme Provides Certainty And Security For Low Income Families Most Affected By Economic Turmoil
The Government is determined to provide certainty and security for families who face the imminent prospect of repossession of their family home according to Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, TD. Minister O’Sullivan was speaking today (28 June, 2012) at the launch of the ‘mortgage to rent’ scheme. The scheme is specifically targeted […]
New Draft Development Contribution Guidelines Focus on Jobs, Investment and Sustainable Growth
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D., and the Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., today (27 June) published draft guidelines for planning authorities on development contributions. The publication marks the start of an 11 week public consultation phase during which all stakeholders and members of the public are […]
State of the Environment in Ireland 2012 – Meeting the Main Environmental Challenges
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding an international workshop today to look at the main environmental challenges facing Ireland. The most recent ‘state of the environment’, assessment has confirmed that while Ireland’s environment is of a generally high standard, significant environmental challenges face Ireland in the medium term. Today’s event is one of three […]
Birr is ‘Write On’ for Chinese Journalists
A group of influential journalists from China – including representatives of the Beijing Times, Radio Beijing and the Shanghai Morning Post – visited Birr Castle and enjoyed a tour of the Science Centre last week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Emirates. The journalists were here to experience at first-hand some of the many […]
Corrigan Brothers in Katie Taylor’s corner as she bids for London Olympic Victory
Corrigan Brothers the Limerick band who have enjoyed over seven million you tube hits with their international hit “There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama” and have charted all over the world are back with a song in support of Irish World Champion Boxer Katie Taylor as she bids for Olympic Gold. The brothers […]
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
ALL IRELAND FEILE PEIL NA NOG 2012 In the All Ireland Feile Peil na nÓg (the primary All Ireland Football Club competition at U14 Level) which took place throughout Laois and Offaly last weekend Na Fianna Football Club played host to St Ciarans from Roscommon who were made very welcome and a very enjoyable weekend […]
G.A.A CLUB NOTES
LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [18TH June 2012] night’s Lotto were 04 13 28 30. There was no Jackpot Winner of €4,400 and No Match 3 Winners [Match 3 Prize Fund Increased to €600 in draw on Monday 25 June]. Next week’s draw will take place in Murphy’s, Cloneygowan on Monday 02nd July 2012. […]
