Eddie Downey Elected 14th President of The Irish Farmers’ Association
Eddie Downey from Slane in Co Meath has been elected President of the Irish Farmers’ Association at the National Election Count in the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin this evening (Tues). The President-elect congratulated the new Deputy President Tim O’Leary and the new Regional Chairmen-elect, James McCarthy, James Murphy, Tom Turley and Bert Stewart. He […]
Tourism Ireland Looks Back on a Successful Year for Overseas Tourism
Tourism Ireland today reflected on highlights of its promotional activity around the world this year. 2013 was a strong year for overseas tourism, with eight million visitors (+7%) contributing €3.64 billion (+6%) in revenue to the economy. Growth has come from all market areas, with the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain and Australia turning […]
Raheen GAA Club Notes
G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 16 DECEMBER 2013 LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday (09th December) were 01 09 10 12. There was no Jackpot Winner of €2,800 and 3 Match 3 Winners [Larry Reilly C/O Mary Dolan; Laura Brophill C/O Mary Brophill; Lena Casey C/O Doyle’s] […]
Clara GAA Club Notes
WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO Lotto results 14/12/13- Numbers drawn were 4,15,22,28. There was no winner of the Jackpot this week but 5 matched 3, they are Joe Power, Billy Reynolds, Tracey McGrath, Declan Fallon and Margaret Rock all from Clara who all win €30 each well done. .Next weeks draw is for €4,250 and takes […]
€1 Billion Boost for Unemployment Fund
Today, Wednesday, December 11th, the European Parliament voted by a large majority in favour of adopting the Harkin report which establishes the European Globalisation Fund, a €1 billion Fund to assist workers who have lost their jobs due to Globalisation or the current economic and financial crisis. Marian Harkin MEP said:- “I am particularly pleased […]
Offaly’s Leading Home Care Provider Comfort Keepers Scoops Top Quality Award
Home care provider Comfort Keepers has been named National Home Care Provider of the Year at the Q Mark Awards. The Q Mark is awarded to companies who strive to achieve high standards by auditing them against quality standards and providing independent professional recognition of best practice standards. Home care in Ireland is […]
Destroy €28 Billion Now says MEP
The Central Bank should be permitted to destroy €28 billion in sovereign bonds right now and thereby cease all interest payments on these bonds. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin speaking in the European Parliament in support of her Independent colleagues in Dail Eireann who, in a private members motion two weeks ago, […]
The Future of Irish Motorsport Secured – Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Awards 2013
A very successful year for Irish racing and rally drivers, both home and abroad, culminated with the Dunlop Motorsport Ireland Awards 2013 in Dublin this week. The highlight of the ceremony is marked by the presentation of the prestigious Manley Memorial Trophy to the International Driver of the year and the awarding of the Billy […]
Hogan announces Eur 47.7 Million for the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) in 2014
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan T.D., today (10/12/2013) announced the allocation for the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) in 2014 of €47.7 Million; making the announcement Minister Hogan said “this will enable 44,000 people to engage through one-to-one interventions in 2014 to assist them in returning to employment, it […]
Raheen Gaa Club Notes
G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 09 DECEMBER 2013 LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday (02nd December) were 13 16 26 29. There was no Jackpot Winner of €2,600 and No Match 3 Winner {Match 3 Prize Doubled to €400 on Monday 09th December]. Next week’s draw will […]
