Volvo Cars Reveals The All-New Volvo XC90 R-Design
Volvo Cars has released the first images of the R-Design version of the all new XC90, aimed at buyers looking for a head-turner that radiates a truly sporty and dynamic look. “R-Design is created for people with a passion for things that add spice to life,” said Alain Visser, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sales and […]
ŠKODA Launches Finance Offer For IFA Members – Octavia Scout To Be Unveiled At National Ploughing Championships
ŠKODA Ireland today announced a special finance offer for IFA members whereby ŠKODA will contribute €1,000 towards a finance deposit on any new ŠKODA purchased by IFA members. This offer is exclusive to IFA members and is applicable to any new ŠKODA purchased using ŠKODA finance. ŠKODA will also be unvelieing the much anticipated new […]
A-maze-ing educational initiative at the National Ploughing Championships!
Preparations are underway this week for a farm safety maze at the National Ploughing Championships, which is certain to be a highlight of everybody’s ploughing experience this year. The maze, to educate visitors about the importance of farm safety, is a collaboration between Agri Aware, FBD, the IFA and ESB Networks. Educating people of all […]
Midlands Simon Community to benefit from special charity C.D by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter James O’Connor
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter James O’Connor is set to release a charity c.d. sponsored by one of the Midland’s leading property firms ‘Property Properly’ for MIDLANDS SIMON COMMUNITY. Proceeds from the sale of the c.d. will go directly to the charity who work with individuals, couples and families who have nowhere to live or who are at […]
Chief Fire Officers issue Carbon Monoxide warning
The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is urging householders to be aware of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide (CO) build-up in the home as part Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2014. The main aim of the week is to raise public awareness of the causes, symptoms, prevention and protection measures for the highly […]
The Little Book of GAA Facts
What a dramatic weekend for GAA and all we can say is roll on the replay! In the meantime we have the perfect treat to whet the appetite while waiting for both the football final and hurling replay. Did you know that in 1924, Mick Gill created history by winning two All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals […]
IFA take Beef Campaign to McDonalds
Speaking at a livestock farmers protest outside McDonalds restaurant in Kilkenny today (Wed), IFA President Eddie Downey said it is totally unacceptable that everybody in the beef supply chain was standing back and letting farmers take the full financial hit in this crisis. The IFA President said farmers feel betrayed by the unacceptable behaviour […]
Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches Light It Up Gold Campaign
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Gold is the official colour. Lord Mayor Christy Burke has launched the 2nd annual Light It Up Gold campaign with an ice-bucket challenge in the Mansion House. The lord Mayor has also agreed to light the Mansion House gold during September to raise awareness of childhood cancer. As […]
Double win this week for bullied & blinded 18 year old
Irelands newest country music star and winner of Derek Mooney singing in the shower competition on RTE 1 – Ireland has a brand new country music star following a nationwide search, which culminated in the final last Tuesday at the Birds Nest Venue in Bundoran, Co Donegal. Facing incredible opposition from finalists from Cavan, Offaly, Tyrone and Donegal, […]
September is National Microchipping Month
Irish dog owners are being urged to ‘Chip It Check It’ as part of a nationwide ‘National Chipping Month’ campaign during September. The initiative highlights the benefits of microchipping pets, reminds pet owners to make sure that telephone numbers and contact details are up to date and correctly registered for their microchipped pet, with hundreds […]