Digitisation of the 1926 Census
A unique snapshot of life in Ireland – the 1926 Census data to be published and made available to the public €5M in funding provided for the digitisation and publication of the 1926 census Over 700,000 individual return sheets containing data from the 26 ROI counties to be digitised as part of the […]
Two Countries, Two Races, Two Trophies for Nicole Drought
Tipperary driver Nicole Drought had a busy time of it last weekend. She travelled to Anglesey in Wales to compete in the famous Race of Rembrance- an Endurance race for a variety of cars with multiple drivers . Rejoining the WRC Developments team, Nicole qualified fourth in class but once the seven hour race got […]
Huge increase in number of people reporting ‘Climate Anxiety’ according to mental health charity, Turn2Me
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, stated there has been a huge increase in the number of people with climate-related anxieties in Ireland. The charity stated that people from every age category have reported climate-related anxieties, and the common related feelings include despair, frustration, hopelessness, and disillusion. The charity said that young people in particular […]
€10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with energy costs launched
Financial supports to be paid out to groups as early as end of 2022 New scheme designed to support sector with increased energy bills Application process to open on Monday November 21st Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD, have today launched a new €10 million […]
New Fraud Text-Checker service launched as three in four report receiving fake texts
74% of the adult population have received a fraudulent text appearing to be from their bank – up 37% since 2021 Bank of Ireland introduces Text-Checker service for customers to verify texts Cybercrime expert, Professor Mary Aiken advises: ‘Stop, Think, Check’ A new Text-Checker service to verify if text messages are legitimate has been launched for […]
10 Things to Know About… Insects
As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue to feed the planet with more sustainable food products and behaviours. Could the answer be the humble insect? Meet the Teagasc researchers Carlos Álvarez García and Eduarda Cabral Neves on the new series of TV programme ‘10 Things to Know […]
Speech by Minister Catherine Martin at Fáilte Ireland’s National Conference on Driving Climate Action in Tourism Businesses
Dia daoibh ar maidin, a chairde. Cuireann sé an-áthas orm an chomhdháil seo faoin Athrú Aeráide i nGnólachtaí Turasóireachta a oscailt go hoifigiúil. Thank you Paul Carty for your welcome. And my thanks also to CEO Paul Kelly for the invitation to open today’s conference. I must also commend Fáilte Ireland for its leadership […]
Irish Cancer Society statement on the death of Vicky Phelan
Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society said: “Today it is no small understatement to say we are poorer for the loss of Vicky Phelan, but truly richer as a nation for the contribution she so generously made to Irish life. “Vicky refused to be silent in the face of great personal challenge and the issues […]
Labour shortages are continuing to impact the agri-food sector, says ifac
Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is reminding Tipperary employers of the criteria for employment permits. As many as two in every three business owners in the agri-food sector find it difficult to hire employees according to ifac’s 2022 Food & Agribusiness Report. Lack of available skills, low interest in roles, high salary […]
Governing body releases annual report as Horse Sport In Ireland enters golden era
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has published its annual report and financial statements for 2021. Covering the period which covered the last full year of Covid-19 restrictions, the national federation for equestrian sports in Ireland enjoyed a challenging yet successful year, which took in a deferred Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. The organisation secured grants and […]
