Offaly based entrepreneur to compete for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year title
Donnacha Hurley, Motor Mania Ltd is among the 24 shortlisted Finalists who will compete for the coveted title of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 on Thursday 21 November in Dublin. Collectively, the 24 finalists employ more than 13,000 people and generate annual revenues of €1.2bn. 2019 marks the twenty-second anniversary of the EY Entrepreneur Of The […]
More options than ever for Offaly residents hoping to qualify as a solicitor: Law Society of Ireland launches new Professional Practice Course Hybrid
Have you dreamed of becoming one of Offaly’s 64 solicitors but are unable to commit to moving or commuting to Dublin full-time for six months? The Law Society of Ireland has launched a new version of its Professional Practice Course (PPC), beginning in December 2019. It is specifically aimed at delivering a flexible route to […]
1 in 4 Motorists Potentially Missing Savings By Not Shopping Around
Almost a quarter of Irish motorists responding to a recent survey admitted that they made less of an effort to shop around when renewing their car insurance this year than they did in previous years. In response to an AA Car Insurance survey of over 6,000 Irish drivers, 10.60% of respondents strongly agreed that they […]
Two President’s Award Leaders from Offaly celebrated at Gaisce’s Civic Merit Awards Ceremony
On Saturday 16th November 2019, Gaisce – The President’s Award held a special Civic Merit Award Ceremony, in recognition of 28 President’s Award Leaders from all over Ireland who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential. The Civic Merit Ceremony took place at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Among those being presented […]
Offaly young people urged to ensure they can vote as deadline nears and in time for 2020 General Election
Latest figures available show 58,066 registered to vote in Offaly Deadline is Monday November 25th – Youth Council advises young people not to wait until an election or referendum is called before they register The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide – is urging young people to make sure they […]
Offaly Woman Spins herself a €98,000 Fortune on Winning Streak TV Gameshow
A lucky woman from Rhode, Co. Offaly has walked away with a €98,000 windfall after her appearance on the Winning Streak TV gameshow last Saturday. Mary Mulligan who only recently retired, spun €60,000 on the iconic Winning Streak wheel added to the €38,000 which she had already won earlier in the show. Retiring from Offaly […]
EU Budget 2020 deal: Investing more in climate action, youth and research
MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for climate action, research, SMEs and the young in next year’s EU budget, after a second round of talks with Council on Monday. On Monday evening, the negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2020 EU Budget, shortly before the […]
Facing up to Climate Change: Where next for Climate Science? – EPA Climate Change Lecture Series
Dame Professor Julia Slingo will present the next EPA Climate Change Lecture as part of the National Dialogue on Climate Action. This will take place on Wednesday 20th November in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. In this public lecture, Dame Julia will discuss what is next for climate science as we […]
Acclaimed Offaly based artist in spotlight at Ireland’s largest art fair
Acclaimed glass artist and sculptor, Michelle O’Donnell, whose work is in the White House collection, will bring her collection to Art Source, Ireland’s largest art fair, at the RDS from November 15-17. Pieces by the Rhode, Co Offaly-based O’Donnell represent finding light in the dark and reflect on the inherent and often unnoticed positivity and […]
AA Ireland Report Finds Major Jump In Cost of Running a Home
The cost of owning and maintaining a home in Ireland has risen to €17,393.25 per annum, an increase of over €1,000 compared to 2018. Average property asking price rises by over €25k from €243,000 in 2018 to €269,000 this year. Increase in mortgage repayments key driver behind increase in home running costs. The annual cost […]
