Ring in the New Year with TG4
Join Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin to ring in the New Year on TG4 with the finest of Ireland’s musicians and singers from the Mills Inn in Baile Bhúirne in Co. Cork where there will be a full house with John Spillane, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, David Geaney, The Raw Bar Collective and many […]
Another year of high Agriculture Production Costs expected in 2023
A new report, by economists at Teagasc, provides the latest estimates of average incomes for various farm types in 2022 and looks ahead to future prospects by forecasting farm incomes in 2023. In 2022 farmers faced considerable uncertainty relating to input and output prices which had an impact on production decisions. This uncertainty was largely […]
Icy conditions prompts inter-agency water safety warning Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issue cold weather warnings for water activities
With the current icy weather warnings in place throughout the country, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal urging people to be aware of the added danger at our aquatic environments and of additional safety considerations when on or near the water. Due to the freezing temperatures, […]
Bagatelle’s Liam Reilly celebrated in TG4 Documentary
New Year’s Eve 9.30pm on TG4 A special TG4 New Year’s Eve celebration of the extraordinary talent of Liam Reilly and his band Bagatelle whose songs meant so much to so many. Featuring performances of the music of Bagatelle by Camillle O’Sullivan, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Lucia Evans, Tommy Fleming, The High Kings, Ryan McMullan, Brian […]
Charity encourages people from Laois to avail of its services if they’re lonely, depressed, or anxious over Christmas
Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, is encouraging people from Laois to avail of its free counselling sessions, free support groups and free ‘Thought Catcher’ mood diary over the Christmas period. The charity’s CEO, Fiona O’Malley, said that many people can struggle over Christmas with anxiety, grief, depression, loneliness, and difficult family dynamics. “If anyone […]
ALONE is asking people across Ireland to just say ‘Hello’ to older people in their communities during the cold weather
ALONE is asking people across Ireland to be aware of older people in their communities who may be challenged by the extreme cold weather or more isolated by it. A simple call or knock on the door to say hello might make a huge difference to some people. Met Éireann has issued an orange winter […]
Minister Must Ensure All ACRES Applicants are Included in the Scheme for 2023
With confirmation that in excess of 46,000 applications have been received for the new Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), IFA’s Rural Development Committee Chair Michael Biggins said the Minister must find funding to include all applicants. “At a time when we have so much emphasis on climate and biodiversity, it would be a huge own […]
Irish Water reminds people to take some simple steps to protect their water supply during this freezing weather
With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm and comfortable this winter. The sub-zero temperatures in recent days have increased the number of frozen water […]
President Higgins Signs Crucial Online Safety and Media Legislation into Law
President Higgins has signed the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill into law on Saturday 10th December. The OSMR Act 2022 amends the Broadcasting Act 2009 to establish Coimisiún na Meán (a multi-person Media Commission), dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, establish a regulatory framework for online safety, update the regulation of television broadcasting and […]