EuroMillions fever gripping Ireland as Tuesday’s Jackpot rolls to an incredible €140 million
An Irish winner will pack a punch and become as rich as MMA legend Conor McGregor! If the numbers come up for an Irish ticketholder for Tuesday’s mind-blowing €140million EuroMillions jackpot they would become the biggest National Lottery winner Ireland has ever seen. And a win would see a lucky Irish player instantly catapulted to number 111 […]
Budding Spielbergs in Laois invited to apply for funding to enter Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE short film competition
The Irish Cancer Society is inviting young people and youth groups in Laois to be part of Ireland’s Tobacco-Free generation and get involved in this year’s X-HALE short film competition. This is an exciting opportunity for budding Laois filmmakers aged 10-24, to help spread the word about the impact of smoking and encourage their friends, […]
Insurance industry is actively undermining NCT certification process – Mattie McGrath TD
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance, Michael D’Arcy, to immediately investigate the growing practice of insurance companies denying cover to vehicles that are over ten years old. Deputy McGrath was speaking after being contacted by a significant number of people who are […]
EPA 2017 in Review: Waste prevention initiatives are gaining traction
In its review of 2017 the EPA reports that, in addition to delivering on its core reporting and enforcement roles, several of its waste prevention and resource efficiency activities made significant progress during the year. Laura Burke, Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said, “The EPA provides leadership by identifying new and innovative practices that […]
Chef Network Skillnet to Deliver Professional Development Training for Chefs
Chef Network will now be recognised as an official training body for Ireland’s chefs. The online chef community, with almost 3000 members, has been awarded Skillnets funding to provide professional development training for the sector. The funding will be used to support training across the areas of Personal & Leadership, Business and Culinary Skills for […]
55 Young Musicians from County Laois to Perform at Annual National Festival of Youth Orchestras in the National Concert Hall
On Saturday, 10 February 2018, 55 Young Musicians from County Laois will take to the stage of the National Concert Hall, Dublin, as part of the 23rd Annual ‘Festival of Youth Orchestras’, hosted by the IAYO. Under the baton of renowned composer Elaine Agnew, whose works have been performed worldwide by artists including the RTÉ National […]
Agri Aware seeks entrants for their inaugural photography competition #agrishoot
Are you a budding photographer? Love to take a selfie? Agri Aware Ireland’s independent agri-food educational body wants to see agriculture through your eyes, from a snap of your Mammy’s hearty stew to your favourite view! The inaugural Agri Aware #agrishoot photography competition was launched today by Irish international rugby player and farmer Sean O’Brien at his […]