The Midlands are Alive with the Sound of Singing!
In June more than 1,500 children and young people will flock to Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) for a three-day festival of choral singing to mark the culmination of Singfest 2017. Developed out of a groundbreaking choral residency presented by Music Generation Offaly/Westmeath (MGOW) in partnership with the Association of Irish Choirs, Singfest 2017 will […]
National Biodiversity Week 2017 launches with 50 FREE events taking place all across Ireland
The Irish Environmental Network is delighted to announce the launch of Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week, which will take place from the 19th – 28th May 2017. Over the course of nine days, over 50 free events will take place all across the country, celebrating Ireland’s diverse species and natural habitats. From bat walks and urban beekeeping to […]
1 In 8 Damaged Home When Attempting DIY Job – AA Ireland
Just under 13% of Irish homeowners have managed to do some sort of damage to their property while attempting DIY, according to the results of the latest AA Ireland Home Insurance survey. The survey, which was carried out in April 2017, found that just over 1 in 8 admitted that their attempt at DIY had […]
ISPCC Childline Launch Campaign To Get Children Talking
ISPCC Childline in partnership with Vodafone Ireland Foundation today launches ‘Headbomz’, a slightly gory, massively squelchy and ultimately standout schools programme, as part of a national awareness campaign aimed at children aged eight to ten years, to remind them that ‘Talking Makes Us Stronger’. The launch sees the roll-out of an innovative song and video […]
Dogs Trust Launches Nationwide ‘Be Dog Smart’ Education Campaign
Pulling his tail, sitting on him, disturbing his sleep and kissing his nose are just some of the antagonising ways children act around dogs according to a new survey released by Dogs Trust. The charity is urging parents to never leave a child alone with any dog as part of its ground breaking Be Dog Smart […]
Offaly XL Stores Take Top Prizes At Prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards
A number of XL store from Cuonty Offaly were honoured for achieving outstanding excellence in retail at the recent prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards which attracted retailers from all over Ireland to the Lyrath Hotel in Co. Kilkenny for the ceremony held by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL brand. Enda Scully’s XL […]
Tipperary young people showcase their Youth Citizenship at National Event
The Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards took place in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre on Saturday April 29th, 2017 where over 2300 young people from throughout Ireland showcased their work in the community. 204 groups took part in the awards with projects covering topics such as equality; homelessness; mental health; culture and much more. […]
Irish Whiskey Distilleries to attract 158,000 visitors across Ireland’s Midlands and East
THE Irish Whiskey Association’s Midlands/East Regional Irish Whiskey Tourism Strategy was launched by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan on Monday evening [15th MAY] at the Tullamore D.E.W. Old Bonded Warehouse. Minister O’Donovan said, “I am very pleased on behalf of the Government to launch the Midlands/East Regional Irish Whiskey Association […]
Euromillions Jackpot To Hit A Mega €100 Millions
Ireland is in the grip of EuroMillions fever with Tuesday’s EuroMilions Jackpot estimated to hit a bank-busting €100 million, the highest so far this year. A National Lottery spokesperson said today (Sunday) that retailers all over the country are reporting massive interest in Tuesday’s draw after Friday night’s bumper €90 million Jackpot was not won. […]
