Calling all Offaly engineering firms – Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards now open for entries
Entries are now being sought throughout the country including County Offaly for the 2016 Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards held in association with ESB. These annual awards are chosen and presented by the 23,000-strong membership organisation in recognition of the achievements of engineers who have demonstrated exceptional engineering skills through their work. In addition to the […]
Irish Water urges Offaly homeowners to check their pipes as Draft Lead in Drinking Water Mitigation Plan is published
Irish Water is today urging all homeowners in Offaly whose houses were built before 1980 to check their internal plumbing for lead pipes. Public drinking water supplies are lead free but lead, which poses a serious health risk, can dissolve in drinking water from internal lead pipes which are common in older homes and buildings. […]
91% of Students concerned about their future and 80% intend to emigrate
The Union of Students in Ireland said the government risks losing a generation at the forefront of tech, medicine and scientific growth if it doesn’t prioritise the future of young people in Ireland. 91% of students are concerned about their future in Ireland and over two thirds of college students are considering emigrating after completing […]
Additional Supports Are Vital For The Suckler Beef Herd – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed should immediately reopen the Beef Data and Genomic Programme (BDGP) for suckler farmers. He said farmers in the scheme are receiving their genotype testing tags for 2016 and this would be the ideal time to reopen the scheme to allow in […]
IFA Urges Minister Humphreys To Move Heritage Bill To Conclusion
At a meeting with the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys this week, IFA President Joe Healy urged the Minister to proceed with the Heritage Bill which involves changes to the hedge-cutting and gorse burning dates. Joe Healy said that in the last Government this Bill had passed the […]
Salon Prive Announces Exciting Three Day Test Drive Programme
Salon Privé has become the only event to offer test drives on the public road through its new ‘see it, test it, drive it’ programme. The experience is launched in partnership with hand-picked, luxury automotive manufacturers and is exclusively available to Salon Privé guests from the 1st to 3rd September. The new ‘see it, test it, drive […]
UL Seeks ‘Digs’ Landlords To Meet Student Accommodation Demand
In response to the unprecedented demand for student accommodation for University of Limerick students, the UL Accommodation Service has launched a campaign inviting homeowners and landlords to come forward and advertise available accommodation on the University Accommodation List. UL provides over 2,600 student bedrooms on campus and lists over 1,000 rooms in off campus […]
All-island Transport Network Investment Must Remain A Priority – Ibec/CBI
Ibec and the CBI, the two major business groups in Northern Ireland and the Republic, has launched a major new report that sets out ambitious proposals to upgrade the all-island transport network. The groups said urgent investment is needed to support exports, job creation and business development, as the population of the island increases over […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland prosecutes Irish Water for Fish Kill on the River Clodiagh
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) successfully prosecuted Irish Water on Friday 15th July 2016 at Portlaoise District Court for the discharge of deleterious matter into the Clodiagh River, on 18th August 2015, causing a significant fish kill. Judge Catherine Staines heard evidence from Mr. Michael Fitzsimons, a Senior Fisheries Environmental Officer with IFI that following […]
Mundy Is Back For Birr Vintage Week And Arts Festival
He’s back: The one and only MUNDY returns to Birr Theatre & Arts Centre this Saturday night (July 30). Start your Birr Vintage Week off right with old favourites Gin & Tonic Sky, Springtown and July. €21. 8pm To book: www.birrtheatre.com Box Office (057) 91 22911
