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Fyffes Ireland Introduces New Reduced-packaging Banana Band
May 21, 2019 · Comments Off on Fyffes Ireland Introduces New Reduced-packaging Banana Band
In what it says is a ‘significant step’ towards reducing its packaging imprint, banana importers Fyffes Ireland has introduced new, sustainable and fully recyclable paper banding for use in wrapping its Organic Fairtrade bananas at the point-of-sale. The move, which represents the outcome of an 18-month long period of research and development, sees the company introduce a wrap-around paper band made from 100% Kraft pulp as a more sustainable alternative to the plastic bags used widely within the sector. In what it says is a ‘significant step’ towards reducing its packaging imprint,... [Read the full story]
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Tipperary Ladies Gaelic Football Notes
September 7, 2017 · Comments Off on Tipperary Ladies Gaelic Football Notes
Tipperary Intermediate Team On Saturday last Tipperary Ladies Football found out their opponents in the All Ireland Final when the second All Ireland Semi Final was played in Cavan. Tyrone overcame Sligo in the Semi Final to earn themselves a place in the Final. Tyrone played in Division 2 in the Lidl National Football League so the teams have not met yet this year. Tyrone has enjoyed playing Senior for the last two years and this is something they will be hoping to achieve again. We would look forward to supporting Tipperary in their quest for Senior and All Ireland success in Croke Park on Sunday,... [Read the full story]
Entertainment
Inside America’s Opioid Crisis – New episode of UCC’s podcast – Plain Speaking
May 21, 2019 · Comments Off on Inside America’s Opioid Crisis – New episode of UCC’s podcast – Plain Speaking
More American’s have died in the opioid crisis, than in both World Wars, outlined a former White House drug policy adviser, on the latest episode of UCC’s Plain Speaking podcast. Between 2001 and 2015, over 530,000 American’s died of drug overdoses, which was more than died in the World War One and World War Two combined. “The opioid epidemic is having a bigger impact than the AIDS crisis, and it’s particularly worrisome because we haven’t seen the top of it yet, as far as we can tell” outlined Keith Humphrey’s, the Esther Ting Memorial Professor in Psychiatry... [Read the full story]
Events
Two Master Printmakers exhibit at Damer House Gallery, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
April 29, 2019 · Comments Off on Two Master Printmakers exhibit at Damer House Gallery, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Damer House Gallery is very proud to be hosting Master Printmakers, Alice Hanratty and Michael Kane, two Titans of Irish art, whose works have represented Ireland on the International stage since the 1970’s. As famous for their gloriously coloured paintings as well as their prints, the gallery is delighted they are showing a variety of their most recent works, which include some 3D pieces. Their output is as prolific and vibrant and energetic as ever, words like bold, adventurous, playful andmischievous came to mind on encountering these brilliant works in the artist’s studios, a rare... [Read the full story]
Sport
Stamina Thursday of the Punchestown Festival is a real crowd pleaser!
May 5, 2019 · Comments Off on Stamina Thursday of the Punchestown Festival is a real crowd pleaser!
A great day’s racing was had by all at the Punchestown Festival on Thursdahy as crowds thronged to the Kildare venue for day three of the action-packed five-day festival! Attendance: 2019 20,756 2018 20,204 Difference +552 02/05/2019. FREE TO USE IMAGE. Day Three of the Punchestown Festival, Pictured are Best Dressed Lady With Sarah Cass with jockeys Jonathan Burke and Danny Mullins . Picture: Patrick Browne Racing Highlights: The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle Won in great style by English raider Unowhatimeanharry trained by Harry Fry and ridden by Mark Walsh in the colours... [Read the full story]
Business
Finalists announced for inaugural Energia Family Business Awards
April 26, 2019 · Comments Off on Finalists announced for inaugural Energia Family Business Awards
Irish businesses old and new to be celebrated at prestigious ceremony The finalists have been announced for this year’s Energia Family Business Awards. The ceremony which is the first of its kind in Ireland celebrates successful generations who work together. The Energia Family Business Awards take place on the 24th May 2019 in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin. Over 200 entries were received, with a remarkable emphasis on family businesses both old and new across Ireland. Launched by renowned business commentator and MC for the Energia Family Business Awards Matt Cooper,... [Read the full story]
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Fyffes Ireland Introduces New Reduced-packaging Banana Band
In what it says is a ‘significant step’ towards reducing its packaging imprint, banana importers Fyffes Ireland has introduced new, sustainable and fully recyclable paper banding for use in wrapping its Organic Fairtrade bananas at the point-of-sale. The move, which represents the outcome of an 18-month long...
[Continue reading: Fyffes Ireland Introduces New Reduced-packaging Banana Band]National Lottery announces the 36 finalists for the 2019 National Lottery Good Causes Awards
National awards to celebrate “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” A Traveller youth advocacy group, a heritage group based on a tiny island off the coast of Cork, Ireland’s only dedicated publisher of books by children, a scuba diving club, an organisation which works to prevent the harm and heal the...
[Continue reading: National Lottery announces the 36 finalists for the 2019 National Lottery Good Causes Awards]Over 10,000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste Avoided Thanks to ‘Plastic Pledge’ – Minister Bruton
65 Industry leaders sign up to the Repak Plastics Pledge, eliminating 27,277 tonnes of C02 from the atmosphere. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. today welcomed the success of the Repak ‘Plastic Pledge’ initiative, which will see over 10,600 tonnes of plastic...
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Stamina Thursday of the Punchestown Festival is a real crowd pleaser!
A great day’s racing was had by all at the Punchestown Festival on Thursdahy as...
Munster Women Named For Winner-Takes-All Clash With Leinster
Munster Women’s Head Coach, Laura Guest, has named her squad to take on...
O’Mahony Returns To Captain Munster
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Official Opening Of Artificial Pitch At Irish Independent Park
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Munster A Team Name For Ospreys Clash
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Munster Rugby Latest Contract Update
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Fyffes Ireland Introduces New Reduced-packaging Banana Band
In what it says is a ‘significant step’ towards reducing its packaging imprint,...
National Lottery announces the 36 finalists for the 2019 National Lottery Good Causes Awards
National awards to celebrate “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” A...
Over 10,000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste Avoided Thanks to ‘Plastic Pledge’ – Minister Bruton
65 Industry leaders sign up to the Repak Plastics Pledge, eliminating 27,277 tonnes...
Dáil Eireann Declares Climate Emergency and Endorses Blueprint for Climate Action
Dáil Eireann has tonight voted [1] to declare a “Climate Emergency”...
New radiation protection legislation requires all employers in high radon areas...
The EPA is seeking proposals from the research community to help identify...
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