“There’s Still no one as Irish as Barack Obama”- Ireland’s Corrigan Brothers release a 2012 updated version of their world wide hit.

“We are honoured to become the first Irish Band to release a single with a sitting US President”……Ger Corrigan, Corrigan Brothers “But Now if you believe the Corrigan Brothers, there’s no one more Irish than Me”…….President Barack Obama- 6.05 pm- Monday May 23rd 2011, College Green Dublin, in his speech to the Irish Nation. “We […]

“LEAVING IRELAND” Kenny Ryder‘s new single, The emigration anthem of 2012.

“LEAVING IRELAND” Kenny Ryder‘s new single, The emigration anthem of 2012. “LEAVING IRELAND”, a new song release written by veteran musicians singer song- writer Kenny Ryder and accordionist Joe Neary has just been released. The song is turning out to be very popular on radio stations nationwide and has been titled an emigration song for […]

2012 Manchester Irish Festival set to maintain its crown as Europe’s biggest Irish Festival

2012 Manchester Irish Festival set to maintain its crown as Europe’s biggest Irish Festival This years 2012 Manchester Irish Festival is expected to attract over 200,000 people to its two week, 17 day celebration. The Irish Cultural extravaganza is set to feature over 200 events at 56 venues, making it Europe’s biggest Irish event. The […]

Glanbia urged to rollover 0.95c/l + vat in jan 2012 milk price

IFA National Dairy Chairman Kevin Kiersey today said farmers should be aware that, while dairy markets returns have come down from their 2011 peak, the outlook for 2012 remains reasonably good. Just as Dairygold said they would hold their price until March at least, Mr Kiersey urged the Glanbia board members to rollover the 0.95c/l […]

Facebook Uncovered, Internet safety talk, Thurles, Feb 7th

Facebook Uncovered, Internet safety talk, Thurles, Feb 7th Talk & Information Facebook Uncovered Tuesday, 07/02/2012 @ 7.00 PM (Thurles Library in The Source, Thurles) On Tuesday 7th February, a presentation for parents on Internet safety will be held in Thurles Library in the Source at 7 p.m. Focusing on Facebook, this presentation will give parents […]

Only three per cent have paid household charge

only three per cent have paid household charge Sinn Féin spokesperson on environment, community & local government Brian Stanley TD has today revealed that only three per cent have paid the Household Charge. Deputy Stanley called on the government to scrap the charge. Speaking today in Leinster House, Deputy Stanley said: “In response to a […]

A Laugh @ The Source Bar! The Comedy Club presents “The Chalk & Cheese Tour”

  THE SOURCE COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS THE CHALK & CHEESE TOUR WITH ERIC LALOR & GEAROID FARRELLY THURS 16TH FEB @ 9PM €12/€10 concession Group Discount available – Groups of 6 or more pay only €10 pp! 67 Calling all comedy fans out there!!! A night not to be missed as you get up close […]

New IFA campaign for lambing season highlights responsibilities of dog owners

“Do you know where your dog is?”  This is the direct question IFA National Sheep Chairman James Murphy has raised as part of a new public awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the responsibility of dog owners and the vulnerability of sheep flocks to dog attacks at this time of year.   To coincide with the […]

Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2012

  The 2012 Munster Fleadh will be held for the fifth time in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford from Monday, July 16th to Sunday, July 22nd. . Dungarvan has previously hosted the Munster Fleadh in 1988, 1981, 1969 and 1963. Craobh na gCumarach will be the hosting branch of the Fleadh. For more information on all fleadh […]

ROBUST MARKER AS PART OF ‘TRACK AND TRACE’ SYSTEM NEEDED TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FUEL LAUNDERING

peaking before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport this morning (Wed), IFA President John Bryan said in order to tackle the problem of illegal fuel, the Government should introduce a robust, non-removable, marker for agricultural diesel. He said this should be coupled with a verifiable ‘track and trace’ system of marked gas oil from port […]

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