Applications are open for national scheme to help older people to get active
The Go for Life Small Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for older people is now open. The scheme is aimed at encouraging older people to get active and is used by groups and clubs all over Ireland to buy equipment, run sports events or try new activities. Last year over 1,000 groups and organisations availed of […]
Pieta House Open Day 6th September
Pieta House will throw open the doors of their suicide and self-harm crisis centres throughout the country on Saturday, 6th September ahead of Suicide Awareness Week. All centres will be open to the public from 2pm to 4pm, and people will have the opportunity to take a tour of the counselling rooms, have a cup […]
Last Chance to Nominate Offaly Carer of the Year
[27.08.2014] The Carers Association is calling for final nominations from people across Offaly to nominate their chosen Carer of the Year. There are over 3,474 family carers in Offaly caring for older people, people with disabilities, terminally ill and those with special needs. ‘Time’ is the theme of this year’s awards, highlighting the significant […]
Reduced 9% VAT Rate results in 31,584 new jobs. Report by the Restaurant Association of Ireland
The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has published a report, entitled ‘9% VAT – Food, Tourism & Jobs – Rebuilding Ireland’s Economy’, highlighting the positive impact of the 9% VAT rate introduced in July 2011. Speaking about the launch of the report and the success of the reduced VAT rate, Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the […]
Limerick National City of Culture and Music Generation call on all singers and choirs
Do you want to be part of the largest community choral event ever held in Limerick? Do you want to join in a celebration of the strength of the Limerick choral scene? Do you want to be part of a unique and powerful choral event, to be performed in The Culture Factory between 16th & 19th […]
Na Fianna GAA Club Notes
G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 25 AUGUST 2014 U16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna U16 Footballers are through to the Championship Quarter Finals despite losing their final group match against Clara in Clara last Monday week on a scoreline of 1-18 to 0-10. Na Fianna got off to a bad start as they found themselves […]
Raheen GAA Club Notes
G.A.A CLUB NOTES DATE: 25 AUG 2014 LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 11 August were 02 10 12 20. There was 1 Jackpot Winner of €9,800 [Betty Guinan C/O Dermot Guinan] who we congratulate on her win and 4 Match 3 Winners [Conor McEvoy C/O […]
Clara GAA Notes
Under 16 Football Clara played Na Fianna on Monday last week and ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-18 to 0-10. Clara started better and playing into a strong wind, raced into a five point lead early in the first half. Both teams then exchanged points and as half-time approached Na Fianna began […]
CANNONBALL sets Temperatures soaring in Tullamore with Spectacular Finish Line and Festival
Wednesday September 10th – Sunday September 14th | Free Family Event Thousands are expected to flock to Tullamore for the CANNONBALL Festival starting on Wednesday September 10th until Sunday September 14th when fans can get up close and personal with 160 of the world’s top mark cars such as McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Masseratti, Rolls Royce and Bentley. 2014 […]
Brosna Gaels Notes – 19th August
Senior Championship Brosna Gaels were defeated by Kilcormac Killoughy in Moystown on Sunday on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-10. Minor Brosna Gaels play Clara on Wednesday 20th at 7pm in Clara. They play CRC Gaels in Ballycumber on Wednesday 3rd September. u16 Brosna Gaels play Ferbane/Belmont in Ballycumber on Monday 25th August at 7pm Camogie & Hurling Camogie & Hurling for […]
