Italian travel professionals say ‘Ciao’ to Offaly
A group of travel professionals working with one of Italy’s leading tour operators, Boscolo Tours, enjoyed a fact-finding visit around Ireland – as guests of Tourism Ireland. The aim of the visit was to really enthuse the travel agents about our superb tourism offering and to highlight some of our lesser-known attractions and experiences. […]
Motorists Urged To Be On The Lookout For Little Ghosts and Goblins This Hallowe’en
Ahead of Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is urging motorists to be safety conscious this year and do their part to keep our roads safe on Thursday night – particularly when driving through estates and cul-de-sacs where a high number of children could be trick-or-treating. The AA is warning that the darker conditions following the changing of […]
Ifac encourages Offaly farming parents to face up to cost of third level education
Current estimated financial burden at €40k per student Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is urging farming parents in Offaly to take steps now to save for their children’s third level education costs. The estimated cost per year is around €10k per student. This is made up of a mandatory student contribution […]
School children invited to share their local actions for global change through exciting new Goal Changemakers Award #GOALChangemakers
International aid agency, GOAL, is inviting primary school pupils from around Ireland to share their local actions for global change through its exciting new Changemakers Award. The Award aims to show young people that a sustainable and fair future is achievable through the right actions. It will introduce children to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals […]
Offaly Community Services Group Ready for 2019 National Lottery Good Causes Awards
Representatives from the Offaly-based Shannonbridge Community Services Group have presented to the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2019 judging panel as part of the final process of the competition. Attention now turns to the Awards event which takes place next Saturday 2nd November. The judging panel, chaired by broadcaster and businesswoman Norah Casey, recently spent two […]
Minister Pat Breen T.D leads Enterprise Ireland High Tech Construction Trade Mission to the Netherlands
• High tech construction exports to the Netherlands more than double in 2018 as Irish companies deliver some of the Netherlands biggest data centre and pharmaceutical projects • Enterprise Ireland supported companies exports to the Netherlands exceed over €1bn for the first time – the Netherlands identified as key growth market for clients as part […]
Under 40% Very Likely to Offer Assistance to a Broken Down Motorist
Less than 40% of motorists would stop and offer assistance to a driver who has experienced a car breakdown according to a recent survey. In response to a survey of over 5,000 motorists undertaken by AA Rescue, the breakdown assistance wing of AA Ireland, 37.28% of respondents indicated that in the event of encountering a […]
Toyota announces Hybrid Advantage event and offers incentives for going hybrid in 2020
Hybrid Advantage event takes place in Toyota dealership across Ireland from 6 – 9th November Latest Toyota offers include APR from 2.9%, trade-in boosters up to €3,000- and 3-years servicing as standard Largest range of hybrids in Ireland on show Toyota Ireland is delighted to announce its Hybrid Advantage event in conjunction with its […]
How Triumphant Grand Prix In Phoenix Park Helped Nascent Irish Free State To Emerge On The International Circuit
New book tells incredible story of WT Cosgrave’s ambitious plan to use motor racing to showcase Ireland as an independent and progressive modern country Many thousands watched racing cars roar around the Phoenix Park International press declared Irish Grand Prix ‘as the greatest ever held anywhere’ The Irish Free State at the end of the […]
Dogs Trust Issues Top Tips for Keeping your Dog Safe this Halloween
Dogs Trust research reveals that 52% of dogs are frightened by fireworks Halloween and the period leading up to it can be a frightening and confusing time for many dogs. Fireworks tend to be sudden, unpredictable and bright and sadly this combination of effects can often have a profoundly negative impact on some dogs. […]
