IWAI PR1 Heritage Bill 2016
Heritage Bill 2016 – Canals Act 1986 (amendment 2016) With no advance notice or consultation with the inland waterways stakeholders & canal communities the Heritage Bill 2016 was published on 4 January 2016. Part 2 deals with amendments to the Canal Act 1986. Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys in introducing the […]
The Truth Behind The Last Days Of The Irish War Of Independence.
Truce – Murder, Myth and the last days of the Irish War of Independence investigates the popular myths and academic theories surrounding the fight for Irish independence that have been promoted by sections of the media and revisionist historians in Ireland. It exposes many of these as anti-republican propaganda stories invented by the British during […]
Wind Weather Warning for Ireland
Level Yellow Wind Weather Warning for Ireland The following Wind Weather Warning has been issued by Met Éireann at 10:00 hours Monday, 25-Jan-2016 for Ireland. South to southwest winds of 60 to 65km/h, with gusts of 100 to 110km/h are expected tonight and for a time tomorrow. Winds could reach higher speeds at times in some exposed Atlantic coastal areas. Valid […]
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Rainfall Warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal
Level Yellow Rainfall Warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal Met Eireann has issued a level yellow Rainfall Warning for West Munster, Connacht and Donegal. Heavy rain expected overnight and Tuesday morning with falls of 30 to 40mm expected in West Munster, Connacht and Donegal, possibly larger values on high ground. Valid from 00:00 hours Tue, 26-Jan-2016 Valid until 12:00 […]
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IFA meets Minister to Press for Early Implementation of Amendments on Hedge-cutting and Burning
At a meeting with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys this week, IFA acknowledged that the proposed changes in the Heritage Bill of a one-month extension for hedge cutting and burning of gorse on a pilot basis are a positive step and will be welcomed by farmers. At the meeting, […]
Free weight loss app ‘weight-mate’ launched by safefood
A free smartphone app to help people to lose weight in a healthy way has been launched today by safefood. The launch of the app “weight-mate” comes as recent research indicates that one in three Irish adults (35%) are trying to lose weight[1]. At present in Ireland, almost two in three adults (61%) are overweight or […]
Restaurants Association Of Ireland Criticises The Ban Of Alcohol Sales In Restaurants On Good Friday
The Restaurants Association of Ireland today criticises the ban of alcohol sales on Good Friday, saying that the law is unacceptable at such a busy time for the tourism, restaurant and hospitality industry. Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins said that the law is not only affecting our tourism brand abroad, […]
Level Yellow Rainfall Weather Warning for Cork and Kerry
Level Yellow Rainfall Weather Warning for Cork and Kerry. A Rainfall Weather Warning has been issued for Cork and Kerry. Heavy rain for a time tonight, with falls of 15 to 25mm possible in parts of the west and south. Highest rainfall on higher ground. Valid from 20:00 21-Jan-2016 Valid until 05:00 22-Jan-2016 Source: Met […]
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IFA Calls For Confirmation On Farmers’ Second Phase Glas Applications
IFA Rural Development Chairman, Flor McCarthy has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to immediately notify all 14,000 farmers who applied for the second phase of GLAS that their contracts will commence from 1st January. Flor McCarthy said, of the 14,000 farmers who have applied, 7,100 are Tier 1; 4,200 are Tier […]
Disappointment over decision regarding pubs opening on Good Friday #AboutTime
The representative bodies for the licensed trade, the LVA and VFI have said they are extremely disappointed with the Minister for Justice’s decision not to introduce legislation which would permit all licensed premises to serve alcohol on Good Friday this year. The Chief Executive of the LVA, Donall O’Keeffe said his members and members […]