First Female Chairperson Elected To CIF Galway Branch
The CIF would like to congratulate Tara Flynn of Paul Flynn Construction Ltd. on her election as Chair of the CIF Galway branch. Justin Molloy Regional Director, Midlands and Western Region said: “In an industry that is trying to encourage more women to take up careers in construction it is good to see that the […]
New Musical “The Band” Coming To Bord Gais Energy Theatre
David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Take That have announced that the UK and Ireland Tour of Tim Firth’s new musical THE BAND with the music of Take That, will come to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 6 to 10 November 2018. Tickets for the Dublin show are priced from €21 and will go on sale […]
XLVets Skillnet Launches Graduate Mentor Programme
On Wednesday 8th November at UCD Veterinary College, XLVets Skillnet launched a new 2 year Graduate Mentor Programme for newly qualified veterinary surgeons working in farm practice. A first of its kind for the veterinary sector, the programme is modelled on similar initiatives offered to new recruits in large corporates. It is seen as an […]
One4all Launches Competition To Grant Magical Christmas Wishes
The sound of sleigh bells ringing and the smell of Christmas pudding is often enough to get you into the festive spirit, but what is it that would make you truly happy this yuletide season? One4all, Ireland’s leading gift card company, is pledging to spread extra cheer this winter by granting a number of special Christmas […]
GIY And Energia Want To ‘Get Ireland Growing’ With €75,000 Fund
GIY in partnership with Energia announce ‘Energia Get Ireland Growing’ a €75,000 pool of funding available to enable food growing by community and voluntary organisations all across Ireland including Northern Ireland. The application period is open from today until the 19th of January, 2018. The ‘Get Ireland Growing’ initiative has to date supported almost 500 community […]
More Beef Price Increases – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the beef trade is driving on, with factories paying more to get cattle to meet strong Christmas demand. He said factories are paying up to €3.90 base on steers and €4.00/kg base on heifers is much more common. Angus Woods said farmers with suitable stock should dig […]
Christmas Craft Event In Aid Of Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge
As part of YuleFest Kilkenny festivities, one of the city’s leading hotels, the Newpark Hotel, is organising a very special charity Christmas Craft Event in aid of Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge. The event takes place on Saturday, December 9th from 10am to 1pm, and will be an opportunity for people to learn more about making their […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pickup Launched
The eagerly awaited Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup – an all-new model that marks the first venture by the German vehicle manufacturer into this popular light commercial vehicles segment – has been launched on the Irish market and is being sold through a seven-strong main dealer network. Dealers are Sligo based Connolly Motor Group; Cork Truck Services; […]
Fodder Scheme Urgently Needed – IFA
IFA President Joe Healy said the deepening fodder problems will have to be addressed by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed. He said the blasé response from the Minister in the Dáil during a debate on the matter was wholly inadequate. Joe Healy said, “From what we have seen on the ground, including when […]
Flooding causes traffic jams & breakdowns across Leinster
AA Rescue reports a huge increase in call-outs this morning with many cars damaged by driving through flood water. Today’s heavy rain has caused major traffic jams across Dublin and Leinster and has also caught a lot of drivers out. By early Wednesday morning the breakdown assistance provider had already received reports over 20 flood-related […]
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