Public urged to prevent waste

Householders and businesses are being asked to "Do One More Thing" in 2015 to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, to boost recycling rates and to prevent food waste.

Family Carers asked to put their life story on the line

Family Carers throughout Ireland are being invited to put pen to paper and compose a poem as part of Caring for Carers Ireland’s annual nationwide poetry competition.

Hazardous waste disposal opportunity for Limerick farmers

Limerick City and County Council is encouraging farmers across Limerick to avail of an upcoming opportunity to dispose of their hazardous wastes.

Stage details for International Junior Tour announced

 

The stage details have been announced for the 2014 International Junior Tour of Ireland cycling race scheduled to take place in County Clare again from 15th-20th July.

Householders urged to go back to cleaning basics

Irish householders are being urged to cut down on domestic cleaning products and go back to basics when it comes to household cleaning.

Irish Water regional office to be located in Limerick

The announcement today by the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government of its decision to locate one of its eight regional Irish Water offices in Limerick has been welcomed by the Mayor and Cathaoirleach of Limerick.

Stena Line Ireland team confirmed for world’s longest junior stage event

Setanta Sports will be providing coverage of the 2013 International Junior Tour of Ireland cycling race in County Clare from July 2-7.

Irish landmarks ‘craftbombed’ in the name of art

A nationwide art campaign got underway across the island of Ireland over the weekend with everything from police stations to statues “craftbombed” to mark the start of Voluntary Arts Week, an annual celebration of the amateur arts and crafts. 

Top companies to take part in Midwest manufacturing event

Element 6, Cook Medical, Boston Scientific, Vistakon and Aughinish Alumina are among the confirmed participants in an upcoming exhibition and trade show for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses and sub-contractors in the Munster Region.

CFOA highlights damage caused by gorse and forest fires

An area of land more than half the size of County Louth was destroyed by fire in the Republic of Ireland during the first four months of 2013.

Motorhome tourism lobby group seeks more service sites

The organisers of a Gathering event in Limerick this week say the Republic of Ireland is failing to take advantage of the growing motorhome tourism sector due to a lack of service sites for campervans.

Irish Chief Fire Officers conference details announced

Learning from New York’s emergency response to Hurricane Sandy and the evolving role of social media in Major Emergency Management will be amongst the key topics to be discussed at the 2013 Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) conference, details of which were announced today.

Clare/Cork/Limerick Four Ball Wins Ultimate Golf Challenge

A Four Ball comprising members from Clare, Cork and Limerick has won the third annual Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge.

Significant Drop in Fire Fatalities during 2012

New figures from the Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) show a dramatic reduction in the number of deaths from fires in Ireland so far this year.

12,500 Cork Buildings Require Energy Upgrades Every Year

Home and business owners in Cork City and County are wasting thousands of euro every year on heating poorly insulated buildings, a new study has found.

Survey Shows Changing Business Attitude To Recycling

A survey of Irish businesses has found that the majority of companies (92pc) are disposing of unwanted waste through recycling.

Russian Wildfires Drive Bird Species West To Ireland

Three successive summers of devastating wildfires across central and eastern Russia have lead to the displacement of native bird species, some of which have been spotted as far west as Ireland.

Kilmallock Wastewater Treatment Plant Contracts Signed

Limerick County Council and Coffey Water Ltd. today (Thursday, 19 July 2012) signed contracts for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilmallock.

Carers Welcome Publication Of Strategy

Caring for Carers Ireland’s, which represents 109 carers groups across Ireland, has welcomed the publication today (Thursday, 19 July 2012) of the country’s first National Carers Strategy by Minister For Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, Kathleen Lynch, T.D.

New Galway To Cork Route For Irish Citylink

 

Galway-based Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, today (Friday, 01 June 2012) announced the creation of the first ever express coach service between Cork and Galway.