ALONE says Budget measures do not go far enough to support older people living alone now
ALONE, the charity which enables older people to age at home says that while increases to the State pension are welcome, they will not go far enough to reduce poverty rates among older people living alone who are in poverty now. ALONE welcomed the decision to develop a introduce the Future Ireland fund to […]
Ireland’s Bid Win to Co-Host EURO 2028 welcomed
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, today welcomed UEFA’s announcement that Ireland and the UK will be the hosts of the UEFA EURO 2028 Championships. Following a meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee at its headquarters in Nyon, […]
Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative Announce new General Manager
Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative (ECTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of a new General Manager to oversee operations of the not for profit Social Enterprise. Máirtín Ó Méalóid has taken up the position of General Manager at a time when ECTC is undergoing significant growth. Previously all operations were overseen by a voluntary Board […]
Horticulture Support Scheme Welcome but Must Include All Growers
IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack said that the horticulture support scheme is welcome, however, the fact that some growers will not qualify needs to be rectified in this essential support package. A support scheme with unknown payment rates does little too alleviate the financial pressure that all growers are under today. “The fact […]
SOLAS Portarlington – This weekend: Car Boot Sale, Farmers Market & Great Food & Weather
Discover Excitement at SOLAS this Weekend As the weekend approaches, SOLAS is gearing up for one of its most beloved events – the car boot sale. This event always draws a lively crowd, and the icing on the cake is the forecast for near-record October temperatures. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend at […]
