LIT Students design special programme to help people over 60 get involved in virtual exercise classes
Final Year Students of LIT’s Applied Strength and Conditioning BA Honours Course, along with lecturer Dr Eoin Everard, have developed a special programme to help senior members of the community get involved in virtual exercise classes. The specially developed six-week course will not only include two exercise classes per week, but one-on-one assistance from the […]
Ten tips for driving in snow and icy conditions from Carzone
This week, temperatures are predicted to drop across the country with snow and ice forecasted in the coming days. Motorists will be encouraged to drive with caution as these weather conditions can be unsettling, dangerous, and hazardous. Preparation, patience, and practicality are key when it comes to driving in snow, frost, ice, and other winter […]
New National Hunt Racing Series on TG4 – Laochra Na Rásaíochta
TG4 and Touchline Media are delighted to announce that a new horseracing series ‘Laochra Na Rásaíochta’, featuring some of Ireland’s greatest National Hunt horses, has been specially commissioned by TG4 and will commence on Thursday 18th February with a one-hour documentary on the tale of the legendary Arkle, winner of three Cheltenham Gold Cups in the 1960’s. This is […]
Irish Water and Green-Schools supporting students during lockdown with suite of Stay Home Resources
Green-Schools, in partnership with Irish Water, are supporting students and their families during lockdown with a series of Stay Home resources aimed at helping them learn more about water, one of our most fascinating and precious resources. With students and their parents adapting to the challenges of home schooling, these online resources are designed to […]
Irish Travel Agents Association presents to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Networks earlier today to discuss a range of issues faced by the travel industry as a result of COVID-19 and related restrictions. Pat Dawson, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association and Paul Hackett, ITAA Board member and CEO […]
Irish Water appeal to homes and businesses to take steps to prepare for freezing weather and to conserve water
Irish Water and Local Authorities are asking homes and businesses to check for leaks and to conserve water where possible whilst adhering to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene regarding Covid-19. We are asking people to do this to protect the water supply in advance of expected freezing temperatures and snow expected in […]
Ireland shuts the door on new gas and oil
Campaigners welcome the Government’s proposal for a national ban on all future oil and gas exploration and extraction in Ireland. Ireland will now become the second country in Europe and only the fourth in the world to introduce a definitive national ban through legislation on all fossil fuel exploration [1] In 2017 Ireland took the first […]
MEP Kelly: Prioritise food checks review under EU-UK Trade deal
Fine Gael’s Leader in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly MEP, is calling for a review of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks on food to be prioritised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. “Although the realities, and indeed consequences, of Brexit are causing many difficulties for businesses, agriculture and even households it is important to recognize […]
Offaly’s Johnny Pilkington to feature in TG4’s Laochra Gael
The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 19th series. The hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. This series features twelve Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting […]
