Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for February-April 2012
Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitors to Ireland for the three-month period February to April 2012, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said:“Visitor numbers to Ireland for the period February-April 2012 remain unchanged compared to the same period in 2011. The global economic landscape has certainly presented a challenging environment for […]
EU call and internet roaming costs are to fall
Customers protected from exorbitant bills on mobile phones when accessing data (internet services) abroad. Particularly good news for families using smart phones abroad Communications Minister, Pat Rabbitte, welcomed today’s formal decision by the EU Competitiveness Council that internet roaming costs are to fall. According to the Minister, “The reductions in prices announced today are good news […]
Coca-Cola launch €125K fund for non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland
COCA-COLA SAYS THANK YOU WITH THE LAUNCH OF A €125K FUND FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND OF IRELAND FUND SEEKS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE IDEAS AIMED AT PROMOTING ACTIVE LIFESTYLES IN IRISH COMMUNITIES Coca-Cola today launched the ‘Coca-Cola Thank You Fund’ and announced the availability of €125,000 in funding to community and voluntary groups promoting […]
Oliver Moore meets an Irish organic beef farmer who also has established agroforestry on his farm
Source: http://olivermoore.blogspot.com/2012/05/agroforestry-real-green-shoots.html Gavin Lynch’s Hell’s Kettle organic farm in Wicklow has two distinct elements. The first is beef. The second is a little more unusual: […]
IFA President Accuses Financial Regulator Of Stifling Investment In Agri Sector
Speaking at a seminar organised by the Bank of Ireland in Kilkenny last night (Tues), IFA President John Bryan criticised strongly the Financial Regulator’s office for imposing a layer of bureaucracy that is delaying decisions on loans to farm businesses, resulting in massively increased costs. “When we needed strong regulation of banking, we did not […]
Ireland could export as much electricity as we consume ourselves” – Minister Pat Rabbitte
Minister Rabbitte launches “Strategy for Renewable Energy 2012-2020” document. Confirms determination that 2020 renewables targets will be met – “good for the environment and good for jobs”. Holding talks on export protocol with UK Government next month Speaking in Dublin today, Pat Rabbitte T.D, Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources highlighted the scope for […]
Limerick band Acoustra release new single, The Living Years
Limerick based Folk/Rock Fusion group Acoustra are officially releasing a new single in mid-June this year. The song is a cover version of Mike and the Mechanics 80’s classic “The Living years”. The version is an acoustic tribute featuring button accordion, acoustic guitar and piano. It was recorded live upstairs in Dolans Bar on the […]
Farmland Cannot be Used in Assesment for 3rd-Level Maintenance – IFA
Reacting to comments in the Dail by the Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, IFA President John Bryan said productive assets such as farmland cannot be factored into the assessment of income for the purpose of 3rd-level maintenance grants. He said, “These assets are required by self-employed businesses to generate income and are not a measure of […]
Euros 2012 travel advice
The flights are booked, the car is packed, tickets bought and accommodation sorted. You’re all ready for the big trip to Pol-kraine, there’s nothing left to do now but go! But what should you expect when you get there? AA Roadwatch is helping Irish…
Farmer Anger Over Lamb Price Cuts – IFA
IFA National Sheep Chairman James Murphy has accused the factories of pulling down lamb prices and undermining the market. He said the tactics used by some factories were very damaging and destabilising, and eroding farmer confidence and trust. James Murphy said, “Earlier this week, some factories were openly telling their farmer suppliers that lamb […]