Danske Announcement Places Onus on Goverment to Keep Remaining Banks Honest
IFA President John Bryan said the decision by Danske bank to end its operations here is another blow for competition in the banking sector, and places an onus on the Government to keep the remaining banks honest. John Bryan said, “Following on from the announcement by ACC last week, this move by Danske reduces […]
Clocking Rate Still Above 10%: National Mileage Register (NMR) Hits 10 Million
Vehicle data expert Cartell.ie reports today (30 October 2013) that the rate of clocking in Ireland is still above 10% although it has reduced marginally this year. The rate is now 10.5% down from a rate of 11% in January. The figure of 10.5% is based on a sample size in excess of 50,000 from a data-set […]
Na Fianna GAA Football Club Notes
U15 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Na Fianna U15 Footballers will be hoping to continue their winning start to the U15 League as they take on Rhode in Geashill this Sunday morning (03 Nov) @11am in Round 2. All Support would be appreciated.
Raheen GAA Club Notes
LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday (21st October) were 08 11 17 24. There was no Jackpot winner of €3,400 and 1 Match 3 Winner [Ann O’Brien C/O JFP]. Next week’s draw will take place in Direen’s, Cloneygowan on Monday 04th November. CLUB FUNDRAISER Raheen GAA Club […]
Clara GAA Club Notes Oct 28th
INTERMEDIATE HURLING RELEGATION PLAY-OFF Clara lost the Intermediate Hurling Relegation Final on Saturdayevening last when we lost to Birr in Killurin on a score line of 1-12 to 1-11. The Clara team was: Darren Fleming, Pa Smith, Jonathan O’Brien, Brian Minnock, Alan Gavin, Lorcan Hiney, Leon Egan, Barry Cushen, Sean Nolan, Joey Deehan(1-10, 0-6frees, 0-2 65’s), […]
Agri Aware Launches New Educational Resource for Primary Schools
Agri Aware has launched a new curriculum-linked educational resource for primary schools. Called ‘Dig In’, it will enable primary level students to learn about life on the farm and in the countryside, and the importance of the Irish agri-food industry in delivering safe, quality food. Launched last week by Tom Hayes, Minister of […]
Asthma Society of Ireland launches top tips to take the scare out of Halloween when it comes to asthma
The Asthma Society of Ireland have today launched some simple life saving tips to make sure that asthma and allergy sufferers can have a safe and Happy Halloween as the scary season starts to get underway. Halloween festivities, although harmless on the outside, can worsen asthma and allergy symptoms if simple precautions are not taken, […]
STARCAMP Presents ‘Solitaire – A song for Childline’
Rihanna, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ellie Goulding, Eminem and 110 Irish children…..what do all of these have in common? Dazzling, talented performers battling it out for the coveted Number 1 spot in the Irish charts. On November 1st, “SOLITAIRE – A SONG FOR CHILDLINE” will be released into the Irish Charts in aid […]
Positive outcome in EU Parliament for workers in Medical Devices Industry in Offaly
Today (22nd October) the European Parliament “Voted to ensure higher levels of safety for patients using Medical Devices while helping to ensure the long term sustainability of the Medical Devices Industry in Ireland”, this was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin after the plenary vote in Strasbourg. She said: “This industry employs in excess of 25,000 […]
