Irish Citizen’s letter to EVERY minister in the Government
“Dear Minister, I am a typical Irish citizen, I’m 41, I work full-time as a bar manager, I pay my mortgage each month with my partner for my little terraced home in the border town of Dundalk, I pay my taxes (even though our roads are falling apart, my local hospital is all but closed, […]
Anti Eviction Taskforce Launches in Ireland
An independent group of home owners has decided to band together and unite in a concerted effort to protect all homes against repossession. The group, calling itself the Anti-Eviction Taskforce is growing in numbers at a tremendous pace. Starting with a handful of people under threat of eviction, its numbers swelled to over 200 people […]
Portlaoise Rugby Club News 21st Nov
This weekends Results Home Team Score Away Team Score Portlaoise 1st’s 18 Clondalkin 1st’s 19 Portlaoise 2nd’s 12 Clondalkin 2nd’s 8 This Weeks Matches Lalor Cup – Sunday 20th November Portlaoise 2nd’s are away to North Kildare in a round of the Lalor Cup. The match will be played […]
On-Farm Investment Crucial For Dairy Expansion – Kiersey
Speaking from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference in Cork, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Kevin Kiersey today (Tues) said contributions from many of the speakers today had confirmed his strong view that dairy farmers will have to prioritise their resources for on-farm investment in the context of expansion. Mr Kiersey urged financial institutions to co-operate […]
Portlaoise Rugby Club Notes 14th Nov
This weekends results Home Team Score Away Team Score Cill Dara 1st’s 18 Portlaoise 1st’s 16 Cill Dara 2nd’s 39 Portlaoise 2nd’s 15 Edenderry 3rd’s Win Portlaoise 3rd’s = Galbally Ladies 15 Portlaoise Ladies 19 Gorey U14’s 7 Portlaoiose U14’s 8 Portlaoise U15’s 17 Barnhall U15’s 0 Portlaoise Youth Girls 52 […]
Investment In Agriculture Vital For Economic Growth, IFA Tells Oireachtas Committee
Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture for the first time today (Tues), IFA President John Bryan said Government support for agriculture in next month’s Budget is critical for the rural economy and economic growth. “Farming and the food industry support 300,000 jobs across the economy. The impact of this is felt […]
Population Milestone Is Reminder About Food Security – IFA
As the United Nations marks the world population reaching seven billion, IFA President John Bryan has warned political leaders in Europe and at home about the fragile nature of food security. He said, “This milestone for the number of people living on the plant should serve as a reminder that sustainable food production should be […]