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Minister Ryan and Minister O’Gorman welcome the convening of the second National Youth Assembly on Climate
March 14, 2023 · Comments Off on Minister Ryan and Minister O’Gorman welcome the convening of the second National Youth Assembly on Climate
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, welcome the convening of the National Youth Assembly on Climate 2023 this weekend in Dublin. Pictured at the National Youth Assembly on Climate is Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, with Youth Assembly Delegates Jessica Gill and David Giles. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography. The National Youth Assembly on Climate is a forum where young people... [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
Wild Youth Gearing Up for Eurovision Battle
March 14, 2023 · Comments Off on Wild Youth Gearing Up for Eurovision Battle
Irish band and Irish Eurovision entrant Wild Youth (Conor O’Donohoe, David Whelan, Ed Porter and Callum Mc Adam) are gearing up for a busy two months as they prepare to take to the Eurovision stage at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool with their song ‘We Are One’ from 9-13th May. ‘We Are One’ written by Wild Youth’s prolific keyboard player Conor O’Donoghue has been digitally re-mastered and he feels it is the perfect Eurovision anthem especially given the current situation with last year’s winning country – Ukraine. Conor says “We... [Read the full story]
Events
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – 4 Days of Daredevil Circus
February 16, 2023 · Comments Off on SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – 4 Days of Daredevil Circus
The Circus @ SOLAS Portarlington The big news is the arrival of DAREDEVIL Circus for 4 days at SOLAS. David Maher of SOLAS explains “DAREDEVIL is really about the best circus out there in terms of excitement and razzmatazz with flying motorbikes and crossbow wielding acrobats – it a long way from circuses of the past. It was the huge success of the ‘Spin City’ carnival last year that led to Courtney’s approaching us to host their event here. SOLAS is really building a reputation as an ideal location for family events such as the Circus and the carnival. It really plays... [Read the full story]
Sport
Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled
January 18, 2023 · Comments Off on Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled
Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story to tell. The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 21st series. The series hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the story, the series travels well beyond the four white lines. Gripping personal... [Read the full story]
Business
Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating
March 1, 2023 · Comments Off on Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) and the Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) have, to date, provided support of over €50 million to 300 businesses across multiple sectorsIncreased supports are now available for energy efficiency, heat pump and biomass installations – to support business to improve efficiency and switch from fossil fuelsCapital grant support, of up to €3 million or biomass tariff of up to €3.5 million over 15 years, is now available – for renewable heat and energy efficiency projects in buildings and industry The Department of the Environment,... [Read the full story]
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Minister Ryan and Minister O’Gorman welcome the convening of the second National Youth Assembly on Climate
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, welcome the convening of the National Youth Assembly on Climate 2023 this weekend in Dublin. Pictured at the National...
[Continue reading: Minister Ryan and Minister O’Gorman welcome the convening of the second National Youth Assembly on Climate]Government publishes Phase I report of the Land Use Review
The Government has today published Phase I of the Land Use Review, which provides an evidence base to determine the environmental, ecological and economic characteristics of land types across Ireland. This preliminary review gathered evidence about stakeholders; existing policy; and environmental, social...
[Continue reading: Government publishes Phase I report of the Land Use Review]Fostering Fortnight 6th of March – 17th of March 2023
Have you ever thought about fostering a child or young person in care? Well now could be your time. The 6th of March marks the start of Fostering Fortnight. Fostering Fortnight takes place every year and the aim is to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers in Ireland. We are continuously recruiting and...
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Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled
Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and...
Sport Highlights on TG4 this week
TG4 feature two huge GAA club fixtures this weekend with the Ulster Football final...
Two Countries, Two Races, Two Trophies for Nicole Drought
Tipperary driver Nicole Drought had a busy time of it last weekend. She travelled...
Sport Highlights on TG4 this week
Wednesday 19/10/228:30pm Scéalta na gCorn Scéalta na gCorn finishes in the...
Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Young Breeders crowned World Champions
The Irish Sport Horse Studbook Young Breeders team were crowned World Champions...
Major €80m Funding Boost for Sports to recover, grow and attract people nationwide
€73.6 million in COVID-19 related funding €5.3m for Sport Equipment Minister...
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Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport,...
Government publishes Phase I report of the Land Use Review
The Government has today published Phase I of the Land Use Review, which provides...
Fostering Fortnight 6th of March – 17th of March 2023
Have you ever thought about fostering a child or young person in care? Well now...
The ‘generational divide’ doesn’t exist – poverty is common to all ages
by Seán Moynihan CEO ALONE There is a perception that we often come across in...
Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating
The Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) and the Excellence in Energy Efficient...
Thirteen sites were identified as National Priority Sites in 2022, six of these...
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