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Christmas spending surges with a 30% Debit and Credit Card spending increase recorded in early December
December 13, 2024 · Comments Off on 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 Wellbeing Index, ‘24) 59% always put some money aside every month to cover day-to-day unexpected expenses (Financial Wellbeing Index, ‘24) The most common last-minute spenders during the festive period based on 2023 spending data were 36-45 males, which... [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
From Boxty to Rosti: Air fry your traditional favourites this National Potato Day!
October 4, 2024 · Comments Off on From Boxty to Rosti: Air fry your traditional favourites this National Potato Day!
Friday, October 4th, 2024, marks Bord Bia’s annual National Potato Day celebration, encouraging people to revisit traditional Irish potato recipes in a modern way! @bordbia | #NationalPotatoDay (L-R) Karol and Gina Daly have once again teamed up with Bord Bia to celebrate National Potato Day, Friday October 4th, to learn how to cook classic potato recipes using an air fryer, and to shine a light on the traditional recipes that have stood the test of time. It’s almost that time of year again! Today, Friday, October 4th,2024,... [Read the full story]
Events
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
September 20, 2024 · Comments Off on 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 Exhibition, students are urged to submit their applications by 5pm on 27th September. The BTYSTE 2025 will take place from January 08 – 11, showcasing incredible projects from students across the five categories of Technology, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Ecological Sciences, Chemical, Physical, Mathematical Sciences, and Health and Wellbeing. Fr Tom and Tony Scott With a total prize fund of €50,000, next year’s exhibition promises to be an exciting event for Ireland’s... [Read the full story]
Sport
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... [Read the full story]
Business
Minister Ryan opens €50 million retrofit scheme for SMEs – Business Energy Upgrade Scheme
November 12, 2024 · Comments Off on 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 to carry out energy efficiency upgrades. The scheme will provide substantial support to the SME sector to address energy costs and reduce emissions in their buildings, making them healthier, more comfortable and cheaper to run. The scheme, funded from the Climate Action Fund, offers up... [Read the full story]
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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...
[Continue reading: Christmas spending surges with a 30% Debit and Credit Card spending increase recorded in early December]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...
[Continue reading: Ireland’s energy emissions at their lowest rate in 30 years but faster rate of change and delivery needed to ensure we meet targets]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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Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park
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Early days of pre-Christmas 2024 spending shows a 30% increase versus the same...
Ireland’s national energy-related emissions in 2023 were down 8.3% on 2022, at...
Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer and largest...
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...
New Research Reveals Quality Time is at the ‘Center’ of Many Happy Families in Ireland
Center Parcs Ireland Research Study Reveals What Brings Families in Ireland Together...
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