Ford Transit Custom Voted Continental Irish Van Of The Year 2013

The Ford Transit Custom has been voted Continental Irish Van of the Year 2013 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA). The announcement was made today at an awards ceremony at the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry. The Transit Custom, with 69 points, finished ahead of the Citroen Berlingo […]

Drumcullen GAA Club

Lotto: Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 17 and 20. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will stand at €9,700 which would be a very nice sum to win in the run up to Christmas. Three match 3 winners who each €50 are John Cashin, Mary Heffernan, Mary Dermody. Promoter’s Prize went to PAtsy Spain. […]

Raheen GAA Club Notes

LOTTO The numbers drawn in Monday [12th November] night’s Lotto were 14 19 21 30. There was no Jackpot Winner of €8,600 and 1 Match 3 Winner [Bobby Vickers C/O Killeigh P/O] [€200].  Next week’s draw will take place in Direen’s, Cloneygowan on Monday 26th November 2012. FOOTBALL MANAGER Raheen GAA Club are seeking a […]

Corrigan Brothers will release “The Gathering” on January 5th

While they may be preparing for their return visit to the USA for President Obama’s inauguration in January 2013 to perform an updated version of their international hit “There’s still no one as Irish as Barack Obama (four more years) , Limerick band the Corrigan brothers also intend to celebrate “The Gathering” in song. The […]

Clara GAA Notes

 Disco                                                                                                                              The next Disco will take place on Saturday 24th November in the G.A.A. Centre (The Star) from 8.30p.m. to 11.30p.m. All support is greatly appreciated. Bord na nOg A.G.M.                                                                                                                                                       The Annual General Meeting of Clara G.A.A. Bord na nOg will take place on Friday 23rd November at 8.00p.m. sharp in The Convent. This is an important night for […]

Public consultation on proposed new regulations on trade in scrap metal at waste facility sites

The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., today (Monday 19thNovember 2012) published for public consultation proposed new regulations on the trade in scrap metal – the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Regulation) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. These regulations would impose new obligations on operators of waste facility sites.   In […]

Easy to use guide to planning enforcement launched

Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan, TD today (19/11/2012) launched a user-friendly guide to planning enforcement in Ireland.   Speaking at the launch Minister O’Sullivan said, “Rebuilding public confidence in the planning system is one of my key aims.  For too long the way we communicate planning information has been weighted down with technical […]

“A Song for Simon” Song Contest now open for entries.

Midlands Simon Community are delighted to announce that the 1st Annual “A Song for Simon” song writing contest is now accepting entries for 2013. Submissions will be accepted from Wednesday November 7th until December 14th 2012. Boasting an impressive prize package, this is one song contest you cannot afford to miss! This is the perfect […]

INMO Calls on Mmembers to Protest Against Austerity in the Helath Service

Liam Doran, General Secretary of the country’s largest Nurse and Midwife Union, the INMO, today called on his members to come out on the streets to protest against further cuts in health services.   In a circular letter to representatives Mr Doran, said INMO members, more than anyone else, know the impact of health cuts […]

Devastating impact on Wild Salmon populations from Sea Lice

Inland Fisheries Ireland has collaborated in an international study to examine the impact of sea lice on the marine survival of Atlantic salmon. In a newly published report, results reveal that that on average 39% of salmon mortalities were attributable to sea lice which impacts wild salmon numbers and therefore wild salmon fisheries. In previously […]

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