New ‘Private Wires’ policy to unlock private investment in electricity infrastructure
New policy marks a significant reform of the rules on electricity infrastructure Minister O’Brien has secured government approval for a new policy on ‘Private Wires’. This is a significant reform of the rules on electricity infrastructure which will unlock private sector investment in electricity infrastructure, particularly renewable generation and storage. It will also facilitate the […]
Thomas MacDonagh Hedge School Cloughjordan, County Tipperary
17 – 20 September 2025 Political Theatre: Learning from the past? The third annual Thomas MacDonagh Hedge School will take place at the Thomas MacDonagh Museum in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary 17-20 September 2025. The museum, which commemorates the life of poet and patriot Thomas MacDonagh, will host a 4-day programme that includes writing workshops, an […]
Nicole Drought Heads Stateside to tackle two 8 Hour Endurance Races!
Nicole Drought flies to the United States to compete in two 8 hour races with the American Endurance Racing series. The UK TDC Champion received an invitation to join the HC Autosport Team in their BMW at the Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia. She will arrive at the circuit this morning to meet the team and will […]
Safe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across IrelandSafe Routes to School Programme Benefitting Communities Across Ireland
Ministers for Transport have welcomed the positive outcomes of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. The recently published 2024 Annual Report shows that: “The Safe Routes to School programme is a great example of how small, local projects can make a big difference. Supporting students to walk, cycle, scoot or take public transport to […]
Tipperary man’s petition shows impact parking on footpaths has on people with disabilities
Ricky Coonan from Ballina, Co Tipperary, has started a petition demanding that the council stop people from parking on footpaths due to the impact it has on wheelchair users like him. Coonan’s petition, which calls for bollards to be installed to stop people from parking on footpaths, has already racked up more than 900 signatures […]
Meet over 100 exhibitors at Ireland’s largest Travel Trade Shows
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows 2026 are taking place on Wednesday 22nd April in The Metropole Hotel, Cork and on Thursday 23rd April in The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. This will be the tenth official trade show of the Irish Travel Agents Association and is expect to host over 100 of the world’s best known brands. […]
EU-Israel Trade Association Agreement Must Be Immediately Suspended – McNamara
Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South, has called for the immediate suspension of the European Union’s Trade Association Agreement with Israel, while stating that the EU has failed to hold Israel to account. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, McNamara stated: “Every statement of the European Commission on Israel begins with ‘its right to […]
Government Grants Spark Surge in Derelict Home Renovations
Rising property prices, combined with the appeal of sustainable living, are prompting more buyers to turn their attention to derelict and non-habitable home purchases lately. Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators says that, while these fixer-uppers present obvious challenges, they can offer incredible value, especially with the availability of generous government grants and specialist mortgage […]
Dublin Zoo Wild Lights Tickets on Sale Thursday 12th June
Something strange is happening at Dublin Zoo: The adults have stepped aside, and a team of tiny experts have taken over. The secret mission in question? To plan an unforgettable Wild Lights event that promises to be FULL of surprises, and more magical than ever before. The one thing they CAN reveal is that tickets […]
SEAI event celebrates Ireland’s Sustainable Energy Communities
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) showcased ten years of sustainable energy communities across Ireland this weekend. Hosted by comedian and professional climate-change worrier Colm Regan, the conference ‘SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities National Gathering 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Local Energy Action’ recognised thepositive impact of community-led climate action and highlighted the key achievements of Ireland’s […]