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Doubling of funding awarded for mental health research projects to €7 million

March 13, 2024 · Comments Off on Doubling of funding awarded for mental health research projects to €7 million 

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has announced a doubling in funding for mental health research, compared with the average level of comparable funding over the last five years. Funding of €7 million will support the advancement of mental health research projects through the Health Research Board (HRB), under the national mental health policy Sharing the Vision and aligned with the Department of Health Statement of Research Priorities. This funding was allocated during 2023, with further funding rounds specific to mental health research, and aligned... [Read the full story]

GAA

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

October 2, 2020 · Comments Off on 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 take action.Main reasons for waste are food passing its Use-By date and forgetting to eat leftovers in time. After bread; vegetables, fruit and salad are the foods that are thrown out most often in the home.During the Covid-19 lockdown, 29% of people reported wasting less food. Ireland has committed to halving food waste by 2030 which requires a strong response along every step of the food chain from farm to fork. New findings from an EPA survey, show food waste is a high priority in Irish households,... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Save on holidays when school’s not out

March 15, 2024 · Comments Off on Save on holidays when school’s not out 

Save up to €1,200 on your family holiday by travelling in May instead of July. Enjoy the sun while making massive savings at a time when it’s not too hot and not too crowded for your little ones. Families with young children should consider travelling during the school term as this allows families to make huge savings and give children the often undervalued opportunity to travel. Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go commented, “Travel is all about learning about people and destinations. Kids can experience new cultures and languages in a fun and exciting way which could never be recreated... [Read the full story]

Events

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

January 29, 2024 · Comments Off on 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 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers on Lough Derg. 2024 is a special year of commemoration for the RNLI as the charity celebrates  its bicentenary, and Lough Derg RNLI marks 20 years of lifeboat service on the lake.  <img class=”alignnone wp-image-15611″... [Read the full story]

Sport

Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 receives Record Number of Applications

January 18, 2024 · Comments Off on Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 receives Record Number of Applications 

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne T.D., today announced details of the applications received under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.  The Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for providing support to sports clubs and communities to develop sustainable sports infrastructure and increase active participation in sport around the country.  Applications under the 2023 round of the Programme closed on 8 September, with... [Read the full story]

Business

Sound of Ireland radio station launches €5K competition for Irish businesses for St Patrick’s week

February 26, 2024 · Comments Off on Sound of Ireland radio station launches €5K competition for Irish businesses for St Patrick’s week 

€5,000 sponsorship competition launched – open to all Irish business to promote ‘The Best of Irish’ As people across the globe celebrate Ireland’s national holiday, ‘The Sound of Ireland’ pop-up radio station will return to the airwaves again from 11th to 18th March on FM in Dublin (subject to licence) and streaming across Ireland and the world.  Now in its 3rd year, The Sound of Ireland explores and amplifies Ireland’s greatest music, culture, heritage, destinations and more. The Sound of Ireland is running a competition open now for... [Read the full story]

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Doubling of funding awarded for mental health research projects to €7 million

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has announced a doubling in funding for mental health research, compared with the average level of comparable funding over the last five years. Funding of €7 million will support the advancement of mental health research projects through the Health Research...

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Better Budgeting: Save Money and Energy this Spring

Over two thirds (67%) of people in Ireland admit there is room for improvement when it comes to enhancing budgeting skills52% of those surveyed are saving up to €200 a month8% of Munster residents admit they don’t save any money at all14% of Irish people reveal they do not always know what bills are coming out...

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Sustainability-linked loans now available to over a third of Irish dairy farmers

Dairygold has announced a new partnership with Bank of Ireland to offer the Enviroflex loan package to Dairygold Milk Suppliers. Now available to over a third of all Irish dairy farmers, Enviroflex is designed to support Dairygold Milk Suppliers who are actively engaged in implementing environmentally sustainable...

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Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2023 receives Record Number of Applications

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Doubling of funding awarded for mental health research projects to €7 million

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Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Builds Momentum: Over 5 Million Drinks Containers Collected Since Launch

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Nicole Drought Launches Support Initiative on International Women’s Day

Today, on International Women’s Day, Ireland’s top female racing driver...


Momentum on Sustainable Energy Transition at Risk as Consumer Fatigue Sets In – EY Research

78% Irish consumers doing as much as they can, within means, to be sustainable69%...


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