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Launch of Organic Growers of Ireland Internship 2025: Cultivating the Next Generation of Organic Farmers

January 11, 2025 · Comments Off on Launch of Organic Growers of Ireland Internship 2025: Cultivating the Next Generation of Organic Farmers 

Aspiring organic growers now have a unique opportunity to dive into the world of organic horticulture with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) Internship in Organic Horticulture programme for 2025. This innovative work placement initiative is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to thrive in the growing organic sector. With Europe targeting a 25% increase in organic agriculture by 2030 and the need for greater food security in Ireland, there has never been a better time to consider a career in organic farming. According to Una Wycherley, coordinator... [Read the full story]

GAA

GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy

November 19, 2021 · Comments Off on GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy 

Faithful County GAA fans have been told a new publication on life within the Association by Offaly writer and editor PJ Cunningham highlights the ‘madness’ which joins them together. Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Larry McCarthy, was speaking as he launched ‘Grassroots – Stories from the Heart of the GAA’ at Croke Park. Editor PJ Cunningham (r) and Ricey Scully at the launch of ‘Grassroots – Stories from the Heart of the GAA’ in Croke Park. Pic: Aishling Conway. The book, edited by Clara-native author and journalist, Cunningham, is a comprehensive treasure trove of GAA-related... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

January 11, 2025 · Comments Off on Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025 

Discover show-only deals and specials, exclusive at Ireland’s largest consumer travel show   The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place from 24th to 26th January 2025 at the RDS Simmonscourt, is the only show in Ireland where you can meet over 1,000 travel industry professionals from all around the world, ready to answer all your questions and tell you about show-only specials and deals to help you plan the trip of a lifetime. NO FEE PICTURESBollywood dancer Neha Ojha represents the many wonderful traditions of the international exhibitors at the Holiday World Show... [Read the full story]

Events

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

January 11, 2025 · Comments Off on Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025 

Discover show-only deals and specials, exclusive at Ireland’s largest consumer travel show   The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place from 24th to 26th January 2025 at the RDS Simmonscourt, is the only show in Ireland where you can meet over 1,000 travel industry professionals from all around the world, ready to answer all your questions and tell you about show-only specials and deals to help you plan the trip of a lifetime. NO FEE PICTURESBollywood dancer Neha Ojha represents the many wonderful traditions of the international exhibitors at the Holiday World Show... [Read the full story]

Sports

Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park

April 23, 2024 · Comments Off on Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park 

Nicole Drought and Justin Roberts took on two different races at Donington Park last weekend. They entered the EBC Brakes Honda Civic in the Trackdays Championship race on Saturday and managed to qualify third of the 35 entries. In the race itself, Justin started the race and handed over to Nicole at the half way mark still in third place. Nicole held off a prolonged attack from a BMW 130i for the duration to claim a podium position for the delighted duo in their first UK race of 2024. On Sunday morning, they returned to the track to qualify for the Trackday Trophy race and they posted the fourth... [Read the full story]

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Irish Water and Green-Schools supporting students during lockdown with suite of Stay Home Resources

February 9, 2021 · Comments Off on Irish Water and Green-Schools supporting students during lockdown with suite of Stay Home Resources 

Green-Schools, in partnership with Irish Water, are supporting students and their families during lockdown with a series of Stay Home resources aimed at helping them learn more about water, one of our most fascinating and precious resources. With students and their parents adapting to the challenges of home schooling, these online resources are designed to be fun, entertaining and easily accessible. From water-themed videos to quizzes, experiments and much more, there is a host of activities for students of all ages to enjoy doing at home. Sé McDermott doing the Green-Schools Stay Home Plastic... [Read the full story]

News

Launch of Organic Growers of Ireland Internship 2025: Cultivating the Next Generation of Organic Farmers

Aspiring organic growers now have a unique opportunity to dive into the world of organic horticulture with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) Internship in Organic Horticulture programme for 2025. This innovative work placement initiative is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and experience...

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Christmas spending surges with a 30% Debit and Credit Card spending increase recorded in early December

Early days of pre-Christmas 2024 spending shows a 30% increase versus the same period 2023 36 – 45s have spent the most money so far, this festive season – and like to make a last minute dash to the shops. Just over half (53%) say they occasionally / rarely / never plan ahead to cover upcoming expenses. (Financial...

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Ireland’s energy emissions at their lowest rate in 30 years but faster rate of change and delivery needed to ensure we meet targets

Ireland’s national energy-related emissions in 2023 were down 8.3% on 2022, at their lowest level in over 30 years. Highest proportion of renewables in Ireland’s energy mix on record Signals of progress evident, pace and delivery must build exponentially now Emissions reductions driven by electricity and heat...

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Circle K announces return of Christmas Car Wash fundraising initiative in support of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer and largest car wash provider has today announced the return of its Christmas Car Wash initiative at participating stores nationwide. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will once again see funds raised go directly to the Jack and Jill Children’s...

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Minister Ryan opens €50 million retrofit scheme for SMEs – Business Energy Upgrade Scheme

Business Energy Upgrade Scheme will support small and medium businesses to improve energy efficiency and save costs Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has launched a new €50 million Business Energy Upgrades Scheme (BEUS) to support small and medium sized businesses...

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GAA

GAA’s ‘little bit of madness’ joins us together – McCarthy

Faithful County GAA fans have been told a new publication on life within the Association...

50th anniversary of John West Féile

The Ballinamere Durrow U-15 ladies football team which took part in celebratory events...

Four Offaly stories selected for landmark GAA Grassroots book

Four stories from County Offaly have been selected to appear in a fascinating new...

Unwrapping Ireland’s food waste: Bread is Ireland’s most wasted food, with 41% of people reporting they throw away bread

Food waste is an issue of high concern for Irish people and they are willing to...

TG4’s Underdogs series is looking for players

In an ever changing world, TG4’s legendary GAA series Underdogs is back...

Another month of classic matches ahead as TG4 announce All Ireland Gold schedule for May #AllIrelandGold

Sunday 3rd May 14:25              1997 Leinster Senior Football Semi-Final ...

Super Sunday coming up on TG4, with THREE games in full!

TG4 have today announced a Super Sunday of AIB Club Championship action on December...

Tullamore among 9 clubs represented at Gaelic Voices for Change Youth Workshop

Three young members of Offaly club Tullamore were at Croke Park on Saturday,...

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Events

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime: 1,000 Travel Professionals to gather in Dublin at the Holiday World Show 2025

Discover show-only deals and specials, exclusive at Ireland’s largest consumer...

One Week to Go! Young Scientist co-founder urges students to get entries in for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2025 before the deadline

With one week to go until entries close for the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology...

Biodiversity Week 2024 – time to connect with nature

More than 200 events over 10 days to celebrate nature and biodiversity Ireland’s...

Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024

Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and...

Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 25,000 visitors

Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend, in the RDS Simmonscourt...

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns

Bid underway to secure EuroPride for the Mid-West in 2028 The Inn at Dromoland...

Parents, face your fears, teach your children to be safe online with FREE webinars from ISPCC

New year, new you, new evolutions in the online world. One thing we know for sure...

Students and Teachers to Descend upon The RDS Dublin from Tomorrow as Historic 60th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) Begins

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins will officially open the 2024 BTYSTE at...

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