1.1 million TV viewers in Germany and France to tune in to Offaly

A crew from ARTE, a European TV channel which focuses on culture, is filming in Offaly this month. They are here to capture content for two 45-minute episodes – about Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Filming is supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The episodes will air next spring in Germany and France, as part of a […]

Ireland Rugby Team Depart For France With Aer Lingus

Today the Ireland rugby squad jetted off to France on a specially chartered Aer Lingus flight to compete against the best rugby nations in the world.  The specially branded Airbus A320, Green Spirit, departed Dublin at 12 noon and was flown by Captain Caolan Flanagan, who attended the same school as Ireland rugby captain, Johnny […]

New EU student loans for Master’s in France

Irish University graduates who want to do a Master’s in France can now qualify for a €12 000 loan for a one-year course, or up to €18 000 for a two-year one. Students will benefit from very favourable terms, no collateral and delayed pay-back. The scheme comes from the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, and is […]