Safe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across Ireland
Ministers for Transport have welcomed the positive outcomes of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. The recently published 2024 Annual Report shows that: 412 schools are currently active in the programme; Almost 15% of schools that applied to the programme are located on ‘higher speed rural roads’, where speed limits of 80km/h or 100 […]
Tipperary man’s petition shows impact parking on footpaths has on people with disabilities
Ricky Coonan from Ballina, Co Tipperary, has started a petition demanding that the council stop people from parking on footpaths due to the impact it has on wheelchair users like him. Coonan’s petition, which calls for bollards to be installed to stop people from parking on footpaths, has already racked up more than 900 signatures […]
Meet over 100 exhibitors at Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows 2026 are taking place on Wednesday 22nd April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and on Thursday 23rd April in The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. This will be the tenth official trade show of the Irish Travel Agents Association and is expect to host over 100 of the world’s best known brands. […]
EU-Israel Trade Association Agreement Must Be Immediately Suspended – McNamara
Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South, has called for the immediate suspension of the European Union’s Trade Association Agreement with Israel, while stating that the EU has failed to hold Israel to account. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, McNamara stated: “Every statement of the European Commission on Israel begins with ‘its right to […]
Government Grants Spark Surge in Derelict Home Renovations
Rising property prices, combined with the appeal of sustainable living, are prompting more buyers to turn their attention to derelict and non-habitable home purchases lately. Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators says that, while these fixer-uppers present obvious challenges, they can offer incredible value, especially with the availability of generous government grants and specialist mortgage […]
Opening Announced for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training
IFA Farm Forestry Chair Padraig Stapleton has acknowledged the Ministers announcement of the opening of the second tranche ‘Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training’. “This call is targeted at forestry students in higher level education as well as registered foresters and forestry contractors to provide support towards knowledge transfer which is badly needed […]
BMW Driving the Next Generation of Irish Business
BMW Ireland Launches Entrepreneur Competition to Discover and Support Ireland’s Rising Start-Up Talent. Range of benefits for winner including use of a BMW iX1 or BMW iX2, mentoring sessions and profile features through BMW Ireland. Expert Panel of Judges including a representative from Enterprise Ireland. BMW Ireland, in collaboration with entrepreneur and Friend of […]
Dublin Zoo Wild Lights Tickets on Sale Thursday 12th June
Tickets for Wild Lights on sale tomorrow, Thursday, 12th June at www.dublinzoo.ie for those who like to plan ahead! New ‘Winter Bundles’ offer the chance to combine Wild Lights, Santa’s Grotto and Dublin Zoo entry tickets* Something magical is in the works for this year’s Wild Lights event… but the children are not spilling the beans just yet! […]
SEAI event celebrates Ireland’s Sustainable Energy Communities
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) showcased ten years of sustainable energy communities across Ireland this weekend. Hosted by comedian and professional climate-change worrier Colm Regan, the conference ‘SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities National Gathering 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Local Energy Action’ recognised the positive impact of community-led climate action and highlighted the key achievements of Ireland’s […]
Major new EPA report assesses Ireland’s vulnerability to climate change impacts
The EPA has today published the National Climate Change Risk Assessment which provides the first comprehensive assessment of where, when and how climate risks are likely to impact Ireland over the coming decades. The National Climate Change Risk Assessment provides government, business, communities and other stakeholders the best available evidence and analysis to inform climate adaptation and […]
