Ireland’s new Loneliness Taskforce Research Network is launching
Loneliness is a growing worldwide problem, that is felt acutely in Ireland where levels of loneliness are higher than the EU average. This presents a serious health risk as loneliness is proven to affect physical as well as mental health. This growing need is being met by NGO’s while we campaign for more research and […]
Limited Edition ‘Little Book of Brigid’ Launched
Blueway Art Studio is thrilled to announce the successful launch of “A Little Book of Brigid,” a distinctive celebration of women’s strength and creativity. The launch event, held on April 13th, 2024, in Narraghmore, Ireland, was a vibrant gathering where 10 inspiring women were gifted books in recognition of their work for women in their […]
Communities across Ireland come together to celebrate the launch of the 25th #SpringClean24
As the National Spring Clean celebrates 25 years, An Taisce is calling on communities to come together and tackle Ireland’s litter problem to protect biodiversity and help fight climate change! April 2nd marks the official launch of The National Spring Clean 2024! To date there have been over 3,100 registrations nationally, but registrations will remain open throughout […]
Deposit Return Scheme Surpasses 20 Million Drinks Containers Collected Since Launch
· Total number of containers returned since launch is 21,018,360 · Re-turn recorded its highest daily collection rate on Friday, March 29, with 1.2 Million drinks containers collected · Over 2.2 million drinks containers were collected over the course of the long St Patrick’s weekend (16 – 18 March) Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved […]
Mercedes-benz Announces Arrival of ‘Luxuriously Appointed’ People Carriers
Showing no let-up in the pace of their new model introductions, Mercedes-Benz has announced the arrival here of its latest V-Class and all-electric EQV equivalent – two ‘luxuriously appointed’ people carriers arriving to replace models that have been a feature of their offering in Ireland for some years. Described as ‘exceedingly classy’, the new V-Class […]
Former Professional Football Player and Manager Roddy Collins and Bohemians FC Captain Keith Buckley Discuss the Future of Irish Football on New Episode of ‘Under Construction with Chadwicks’ Podcast Series
Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, is delighted to launch a brand new episode of its ‘Under Construction with Chadwicks’ podcast series today. Now in its fourth season, the latest episode sees host Donncha O’Callaghan chat to former professional football player, manager and qualified plasterer, Roddy Collins as well as Bohemians FC (‘Bohs’) captain, and former […]
J1 Students Beware – ‘Money Mules’ can face criminal records and travel restrictions
Recruitment of students and young people via social media channels on the increase Consequences for money mules can include restricted travel Restrictions to future banking applications can also apply “It’s J1 planning season but for many young people, a criminal conviction for ‘money-muling’ could mean restrictions to travel, ruining that opportunity. Being naïve is not […]
Farming for Water represents a real opportunity for agricultural sector
The new €60 million Farming for Water project which has been announced with the aim of supporting up to 15,000 farmers to improve water quality, represents a real opportunity for the agricultural sector to make a cost-free investment in the future. The Farming for Water project is a European Innovation Partnership (EIP), the largest one […]
New Climate and Engagement Campaign launched – a first of its kind globally
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan today (Thursday, 28 March) launched Climate Actions Work – a new, first of its kind national engagement and communications campaign to support and encourage action on climate and community resilience over the coming year. The new engagement campaign will focus on hearing from, and working with, […]
Below Cost Selling by Retailers is Morally Wrong
IFA President Francie Gorman has called on retailers to end their policy of discounting fresh food in their stores. This week vegetables, potatoes and lamb are being sold below the cost of production at a price that is insulting to the farmers and growers who produced it. “Farmers are having an awful time with weather and cost […]