Climate Change, Cost of Living and Spending Top The Bill For Global Consumers – EY Future Consumer Index
Seven in ten (71%) consumers plan to delay purchases until festive sales events More than half (54%) consumers plan to spend less to save money Close to half (46%) of consumers very concerned about climate change Older generations more likely to recycle (63%) or use reusable bags (65%), younger generations more likely to check sustainability […]
New Grant to Repair or Replace Septic Tanks Welcomed
IFA National Farm Family and Social Affairs Vice Chair Teresa Roche has welcomed the new grant for repairing or replacing existing septic tanks. Minister Darragh O’Brien announced, from 1st January 2024, the grant available to repair, upgrade or replace septic tanks is to increase to a maximum of €12,000. It was also announced […]
Christmas at SOLAS Portarlington: Santa, Craft Market & New Antique Shop
The festive season is in full swing at SOLAS, with 200 Christmas trees arriving just in time to kick off the Christmas countdown. As the Toy Show approaches, only a week away, the excitement is palpable. Keep an eye out in the food court for special essential ‘Toy Show treat’ boxes! Building upon last year’s […]
New national hub for ISPCC as “Team Childline” logs over one million hours dedicated to listening to children and young people 24/7
For 35 years, Childline has been part of the fabric of Irish society and as we celebrate the opening of our new national hub in Dun Laoghaire with Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, we remain as dedicated as ever to our mission of supporting children and young people. ISPCC staff […]
Deck The Halls With Deception – The Traitors Card Game
Immerse yourself in the world of The Traitors with the 2023 Special Edition Card Game. Do you have what it takes to outwit your fellow players and survive to the end in this ultimate test of trust and treachery? Secretly play the role of FAITHFUL or TRAITOR whilst working together to build up a central […]
Explosive Allegations of Systematic Fraud Unearthed in Land Registry and Courts
Mattie McGrath TD, leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs, has made shocking revelations regarding what he believes to be systematic fraud within the Land Registry and the Irish courts. These allegations, including perjury, misrepresentation, and a conspiracy to defraud Irish citizens of their homes, farms, and properties, have come to light through a […]
Potato Harvest Worst in Recent Memory
IFA National Potato Committee Chair Sean Ryan said this year’s potato harvest is the worst in recent memory which is rapidly turning into a salvage operation as drills are underwater following recent flooding. “As it stands around 60% of crop remains to be harvested. Sizeable losses have occurred already which are likely substantially increase as […]
EPA launches a National Air Quality Forecast
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a national air quality forecast available on airquality.ie. The forecast will provide maps showing the predicted daily air quality for up to three days -“Today”, “Tomorrow” and the “Day after Tomorrow”. The air quality forecast is an important resource for everyone, but especially people who may be sensitive to poor […]
Organic Farm Scheme Re-opened to New Applicants
IFA Organic Project Team Chair John Curran welcomes the re-opening of the Organic Farm Scheme (OFS) to new entrants. The scheme will close to applicants on Friday, December 8th. The budget for the OFS has increased again this year to €57 million, up €21 million on the €36 million allocation for 2023. The OFS last […]
