Students and families urged to meet SUSI deadline at midnight on Saturday August 1st
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students and parents to submit their grant funding applications for the student grant awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) before the deadline at Saturdaymidnight, August 1st to ensure the opportunity to receive a student grant for their studies. USI President Kevin Donoghue said that “it […]
IFA Meets Commissioner Hogan’s Cabinet On Dairy Intervention And Use Of Superlevy Funds To Support Dairy Farmers
IFA President Eddie Downey and National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary were in Brussels this week to meet with members of Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan’s cabinet to discuss the IFA’s case for an increase in the dairy intervention safety net level, and the use of superlevy funds to support dairy farmers. They urged Minister for Agriculture […]
Peter “Chewbacca” Mayhew Leads The Charge At Invasion Dublin This October
Ahead of the eagerly-anticipated release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December, the immensely popular Invasion Dublin returns to Dublin’s National Show Centre in Swords this October 17th and 18th. Now in its fifth year, Invasion Dublin is an award-winning Star Wars exhibition for the whole family featuring replica sets and props from across […]
Vintners’ Federation Calls for Sterner Deterrents to Prevent Violence against Publicans
Following recent high-profile attacks on publicans across the country, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) have today called for publicans to be protected by the law and sterner deterrents to be enacted immediately. The VFI also stated that those behind the assaults have no real fear of custodial sentences. Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, VFI […]
Bentley Race Review From 24 Hours Of SPA
Despite showing potentially race-winning pace at the TOTAL 24 Hours of Spa this weekend, the two Continental GT3s of Bentley Team M-Sport were both forced to retire from the endurance marathon. However, the #84 car of Bentley Team HTP successfully completed the race, placing P5 in class. The opening hours of the race were run […]
Farm Assist Hit By Continuing Budget Cuts
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton to defend the current Farm Assist budget from any further erosion. Deputy McGrath was speaking after he received confirmation via a Parliamentary Question that the budget for the Scheme has suffered a €17 million cut during the 2010-2014 period: “The Farm […]
New GLC Mid-Size SUV Further Expands Mercedes Benz Model Range
With the introduction of their new GLC, the relentless drive by Mercedes-Benz to expand its market presence continues apace with a model offering in virtually every segment, including some that they themselves have created. Fitting into the Mercedes-Benz line-up between the smaller GLA and larger GLE (first versions of which have yet to arrive […]
The Outlook Is Bright For The National Q Mark Awards
That’s the forecast that TV3 presenter Martin King predicted yesterday as the list of finalists were announced. Ms. Irene Collins, the Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association, proud guardians of The Q Mark confirmed that The 2015 National Q Mark Awards are to be hosted by the North Dublin native Mr. King who is […]
Motorsport From Dungarvan To Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
The Cavan pairing of Gary Kiernan and James Fulton took a hard earned victory on Sunday’s Great Stuff Caterers Imokilly Mini Stages Rally. Kiernan hit the front on stage 2 in his Mark 2 Escort amid challenging conditions on the Dungarvan based event and by stage 3, Kiernan’s lead stood at 7.8 seconds with Toyota […]
Galway now 11/2 from 14/1 to lift Liam McCarthy trophy
Following their 2-28 to 0-22 victory over Cork in the All-Ireland SHC quarter final, Galway are now 11/2 from 14/1 to lift the Liam McCarthy trophy this year. Waterford who eased past Dublin to set up a semi-final meeting with reigning champions Kilkenny remain the outsiders of the four remaining teams but are now 8/1 […]