Huge Consumer Support for Motor Industry Swappage Scheme
Budget Proposal is a “Win-Win” and will “GUARANTEE” €126million for Exchequer Consumer research has shown emphatic support for the Society of the Irish Motor Industry’s (SIMI)Budget submission scheme, Swappage, which proposes a reduction of €2,000 in VRT for any new car purchased in 2014 when a car aged 6 years or older is traded in. […]
DoorJammer – Prevent Opportunistic Burglars This Winter
The prospect of shorter daylight hours and long winter nights with the upcoming clock change on 27th October can make people worry more about crime and personal safety. New statistics from An Garda Siochana reveal that residential burglaries have increased by 9% on 2012 figures. DoorJammer is a new and revolutionary lightweight and super-strong personal security […]
Brosna Gaels Notes
Division 3 Hurling League Play Off Brosna Gaels play Ballyskenagh/Killavilla on Saturday 12th at 4.30pmin Moystown Camogie Indoor Camogie continues on Mondays in Ballycumber at 6:45 for u8’s and at 7:30 for girls aged 9-12 and on Tuesdays at 7pm in Pullough. Helmets and indoor hurls are provided and there is no charge. Anyone wishing to receive texts in relation to camogie coaching […]
Na Fianna GAA Football Club Notes
U13 FOOTBALL LEAGUE As a mark of respect for the Late Sean O’Meara, Ballinagar , last week’s Round 3 of the U13 Football League between Na Fianna and Tullamore was postponed and will be re-fixed to a later date. U13 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Na Fianna U13 Footballers will be trying to make it 2 wins […]
Raheen GAA Club Notes
LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday (30TH September) were 10 13 17 23. There was no Jackpot winner of €2,800 and 7 Match 3 Winners [J J & Sharon C/O Doyle’s; Irene Guilfoyle C/O Ann O’Rourke; Ako Dunne C/O Brendan O’Rourke; Amanda Kelly C/O Liam Byrne; Fionan Direen […]
Clara GAA Club Notes
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO Lotto results 5/10/13- Numbers drawn were 12,15,22,30. There was no winner of the Jackpot this week and 3 matched 3 who all win €50 each , Natasha McKeown, Arlene & Fergal and Lisa Quinn well done. .Next weeks draw is for €2,750 and takes place in Whites at 10pm. Tickets are available […]
Laois and Offaly Rural Bus Services: Deadline Looms for Submissions says MEP Jim Higgins
Jim Higgins, MEP for the Midlands has today reminded interested parties that Fridayis the deadline for making submissions to the National Transport Authority regarding the future of bus services in Laois and Offaly. Speaking in Strasbourg, MEP Higgins who is Ireland’s representative on the European Parliament’s Transport Committee said “What the National Transport Authority proposed […]
The Integration Centre calls for Seanad Reform, Not Abolition
The Integration Centre has asked people to reflect on the role the Seanad has played over the years in providing a voice to minorities in the country who have struggled to be represented in the Dáil, before voting in this Friday’s (04/10/13) referendum. While acknowledging the shortcomings and the historical ineffectiveness of the Seanad, CEO […]
New Car Sales Down 7% on Last Year as Motor Industry Calls for Swappage
The SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) released new car sales for September showing a rise of 28% on the same month last year. For the year, new car sales are down 7% on last year. Alan Nolan, Director General of SIMI: “The market in 2013 has been very difficult for the new car sales market […]
Rural Publicans call for measures in budget 2014 to protect thousands of pub jobs
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), which represents 4,200 publicans outside Dublin and the interests of approximately 40,000 jobs, has today issued their pre-budget demands. The VFI has called on the Government to protect the jobs associated with the labour intensive on trade. The Vintners’ Federation is specifically calling for two basic measures: […]
