Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Launches Regional Group For Dementia Carers’ Advocacy Network In Munster
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has launched the regional group of its carer advocacy network, the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN), in Munster with the first meeting taking place in Limerick city. The DCCN, which was set up in 2013, is a national campaigning group and is made up of people who have experience […]
Expedia Celebrates Ireland’s Ancient Queens
Hundreds of years ago Ireland was graced with some of the most powerful and impressive queens. Women who played a significant part in the identity and history of Ireland. Travel experts Expedia feature stories and ilustrations of Ireland’s queens on their new Kings and Queens of Ireland website, developed with the help of historians from […]
Spain Tops Our List Of Summer Travel Destinations
An AA Travel Insurance survey has found that 1 in 5 Irish holiday-goers intend on visiting Spain for their main holiday in 2018, marking the country’s third straight year as Ireland’s favourite destination. Staycation remains our second-favourite option with over 1 in 7 planning to spend their main holiday in the Republic of Ireland. For […]
Irish Red Cross Welcomes Final Migrants From Greece
The Irish Red Cross was at Baldonnel this afternoon to welcome the final 129 migrants due to arrive in Ireland from Greece under the EU relocation programme, signifying the conclusion of Ireland’s participation in this programme. With the arrival of this special charter flight, Ireland has now received all the migrants available for relocation to […]
Alex O’Shea Sets Fire To His Biggest Challenge Yet
Cork based Ultra Runner Alex O’Shea, the running Fireman, launched his latest challenge that will see him tackle 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in just 16 days at Irish Guide Dogs for the Blinds national training centre. The ambitious challenge is being done to raise funds for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Alex will […]
BUCANIER To Boost Irish SMEs With €2.9m Innovation Support Package
A €2.9million EU-funded initiative was today launched in Wexford to provide specialist support to 120 small businesses in the food and drink, life sciences and renewable energy sectors. The ICT, manufacturing, business services and creative industries will also benefit from the initiative which is designed to help Irish and Welsh SMEs boost trade through the […]
Young SVP Day
The Society of St Vincent de Paul Mid-West hosted their second Young SVP Day in Thomond Park last Wednesday. Young SVP is a youth development programme which aims to provide opportunities for young people to engage in social action in their own communities, encouraging personal and social development. It allows students to learn new skills, […]
SEAT To Launch New Car Every Six Months
SEAT is going to launch one new car every six months until 2020. The first two vehicles will be the SEAT Tarraco and the CUPRA Ateca, which are going on sale at the end of 2018. Next year the new generation SEAT Leon will be available in dealerships with two variants, the five-door model and the […]
IFA Encourages Farmers To Make BPS Applications
IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has encouraged farmers making online BPS applications to avail of Department of Agriculture support clinics taking place during April and early May. The IFA Deputy President reminded farmers that from this year, EU regulations require that all BPS applications be made online. He urged farmers to make their BPS […]
All Promised Scheme Funding Must Be Paid To Farmers – IFA
IFA President Joe Healy has said that it is vital that the full allocation of funding to the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 is used, and that any saving arising from underspends in some schemes must be put into existing schemes or used to support new schemes. The IFA President was commenting on IFA analysis […]
