Health Insurance Authority Launches Information Campaign On Policy Renewals
As policy renewal notifications start to fall through letterboxes this November, the Health Insurance Authority is advising policy holders to check their current plan to ensure they are getting value for money from their health insurance cover. The Authority kicks off a print, radio, TV and digital advertising campaign with the message “Before you renew, […]
Gardening Is A Magical Tool For Mindfulness!
In the first-ever survey done in Ireland linking gardening to Mindfulness, 89% of respondents say they have experienced Mindfulness in their garden! The survey, carried out by The Irish Garden magazine, defined Mindfulness as: “the non-judgement of oneself and moment-to-moment awareness of one’s thoughts and feelings.” Gardening was understood to mean the action and non-action […]
Revenue Offers Some Timely Advice To Shoppers
In the busy run up to Christmas, Revenue is advising shoppers to be wary. Some deals really are just too good to be true, and what looks like an attractive offer can ultimately be an expensive or even a dangerous, mistake. The important things to remember are: Online Shopping has Tax and Duty Implications Whether […]
AA Ireland. Report Highlights 2.47% Increase In Annual Cost Of Running A Home
After dropping for the first time in four years in 2015, the annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen again to €16,611.14 – equating to about 45.39 per cent of the current average Irish national wage, according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The AA carries out a detailed […]
10% Reduction Being Applied Across The New Car Model Range
Mercedes-Benz in Ireland has announced that it is introducing a 10% reduction in the price of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars with immediate effect. The reduction, which will apply for a limited period, will be implemented evenly across all models and all model segments, free of any terms and conditions. The intention behind […]
Macra na Feirme Delegation Visits The European Parliament
Independent MEP Marian Harkin met with a delegation from Macra na Feirme who came and visited the European Parliament for a discussion with MEPs on current problems facing young farmers.
Inland Fisheries Ireland Sponsorship Scheme 2017 Open For Applications
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its Sponsorship Scheme for 2017 which will support angling events and initiatives in Offaly and across the country. The scheme supported 44 events to the tune of €30,000 in 2016 with a particular focus on initiatives which help grow Ireland’s angling tourism product and support novice anglers. A number of […]
‘Rural Ireland’ Is Far From Dead
‘Rural Ireland’ has the ability to become an economically powerful region in its own right, according to the director of one of the region’s key funding agencies which covers the Midlands region. With its key strengths of people, energy and resources connected, David Minton, director of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) believes that […]
New Cars Driving More Miles Than Pre-Recession
Vehicle history expert CARTELL.IE reports that annual mileage in newer cars is increasing as the country recovers. The average annualised mileage travelled by a car 5 years-of-age or less (“newer cars”) in 2016 is 21,028 KMs. This represents an increase of 7.1% over the equivalent figure for 2008 (19,635 KMs). Cartell.ie compared the average annual […]
Youth Council Urges Young People In Offaly To Register Before November 25th Deadline
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is encouraging young people in County Offaly to make sure they are registered to vote before the deadline for inclusion on the electoral register on November 25th. James Doorley, NYCI deputy director explained: “We are especially anxious to ensure that the 1211 young people who have turned 18 in the […]
