Danske Announcement Places Onus on Goverment to Keep Remaining Banks Honest
IFA President John Bryan said the decision by Danske bank to end its operations here is another blow for competition in the banking sector, and places an onus on the Government to keep the remaining banks honest. John Bryan said, “Following on from the announcement by ACC last week, this move by Danske reduces […]
Seminar “At the Heart of Nature” – 20th November, Monaghan
source: www.heritagecouncil.ie Date: 20th November Location: Hillgove Hotel, Monaghan Cost: Free Celebrating the achievements of our cross-border collaboration for biodiversity and planning for a future with biodiversity at its […]
National Agri-Environment Conference 2013 – 7 November, Tullamore
source: www.teagasc.ie Date: Thursday 07 November 2013 Venue: Tullamore Court Hotel Time: 08:30 – 16:30 For more information on the Conference click here. This year’s National Agri-environment Conference returns […]
JFC Innovation Awards for Rural Business – Applications Open
source: www.teagasc.ie This year’s JFC Innovation Awards for Rural Business organised by Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture Northern Ireland and Irish Farmers Journal and sponsored […]
Clocking Rate Still Above 10%: National Mileage Register (NMR) Hits 10 Million
Vehicle data expert Cartell.ie reports today (30 October 2013) that the rate of clocking in Ireland is still above 10% although it has reduced marginally this year. The rate is now 10.5% down from a rate of 11% in January. The figure of 10.5% is based on a sample size in excess of 50,000 from a data-set […]
Agri Aware Launches New Educational Resource for Primary Schools
Agri Aware has launched a new curriculum-linked educational resource for primary schools. Called ‘Dig In’, it will enable primary level students to learn about life on the farm and in the countryside, and the importance of the Irish agri-food industry in delivering safe, quality food. Launched last week by Tom Hayes, Minister of […]
Leaves Literary Festival event in Stradbally
Don’t Miss – a great evening of entertainment at the Arthouse, Stradbally for the Leaves Literary Festival 2013, on Friday 8th November: readings and music with contributions by Michael Harding, Rita Kelly and Mary O’Donnell and music by Lily Kettle, starting at 8pm. Booking box office: The Dunamaise Arts Centre 0578663355 or online atwww.dunamaise.ie Full Leaves programme details […]
Asthma Society of Ireland launches top tips to take the scare out of Halloween when it comes to asthma
The Asthma Society of Ireland have today launched some simple life saving tips to make sure that asthma and allergy sufferers can have a safe and Happy Halloween as the scary season starts to get underway. Halloween festivities, although harmless on the outside, can worsen asthma and allergy symptoms if simple precautions are not taken, […]
Applications Invited for REPS 4 Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
source: www.heritagecouncil.ie The 2014 REPS4 traditional farm buildings grant scheme is now open for applications! To receive an application pack please email tfb@heritagecouncil.ie or better […]