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.

Quality Food award for The Burren Smokehouse

The Burren Smokehouse has netted yet another award for their Irish smoked salmon, picking up one of the top prizes at the 2014 Irish Quality Food and Drinks Awards.

Chief Fire Officers issue Carbon Monoxide warning

The Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) is urging householders to be aware of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide (CO) build-up in the home as part Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2014.

Brian Ború subject of US tourism promo

An all-island tourism delegation from the four main locations with connections to the only undisputed High King of Ireland, Brian Ború have today (Tuesday, 12 August 2014) embarked on a promotional drive at the world's largest annual festival of Irish culture.

National Brian Ború Trail is launched

Historic sites relating to the life and times of Brian Ború are promoted in a newly developed tourist trail marking the 1000th anniversary of the death of the last High King of Ireland.

High profile showcase event for Clare Tourism

A high profile showcase event for Clare tourism will be held at Dublin's CHQ on May 8th.

Brian Ború Programme is an All-Island affair

Activity relating to the commemoration of the 1000th year anniversary of Brian Ború’s death following the Battle of Clontarf has significantly ramped up in recent days with the launch of the Brian Boru Programme 2014 at Trinity College Dublin.

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.

Irish Citylink launches new brand

Irish Citylink, one of Ireland's largest independent Coach Operators, today (Monday, 29 April 2013) announced the launch of a new Airport Direct coach service between Galway and Dublin Airport.

‘All-Ireland Music Competition’ Final Acts Announced

16 acts from all over Ireland will participate in the final stages of the All-Ireland Music Competition on January 4-5th next, organisers of the inaugural contest announced today.

Public urged not to buy, use or supply fireworks

Fire Services throughout Ireland responded to over 500 bonfire related incidents in 2011 at a cost of more than €600,000, according to the body representing Chief Fire Officers in Ireland.

Irish Construction Magazine Rebrands, Launches UK Edition/Digital Edition

Ireland’s best-selling construction magazine is to rebrand as ‘Passive House Plus’ and expand into the UK, Dublin-based publishing company Temple Media Ltd. has announced.

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.

Mulcahy Welcomes Opening Of Largest Irish Energy Project Since Ardnacrusha

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Tony Mulcahy, has welcomed the launch of the €600 million electricity interconnector between Ireland and Britain as a major infrastructural development between the two countries.

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.

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.

Minister Confirms Strategic Role For Council In Airport Restructuring

A Clare County Council delegation has met with Minister for Transport, Mr. Leo Varadkar, T.D., to discuss issues relating to Shannon Airport’s separation from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

Armada Hotel Helps Irishman Reach Everest Summit

Armada Hotel’s support of local and national sporting pursuits rose to new heights last week when Dublin man Cian O’Brolchain reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Dublin Man Begins Ascent Of ‘Unclimbable’ Everest

A Dublin man is bidding reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain this weekend despite one of the world’s most famous mountaineers already describing Mount Everest as “unclimbable” this season.

Ireland’s Reputation Damaged By Delays In Banking Investigation - McNamara

Barrister and Clare Labour T.D. Michael McNamara has welcomed this morning’s comments by Judge Peter Kelly in the High Court who has expressed concern over delays in the investigation into possible criminal wrongdoing in the corporate and commercial sector.

He said: “The judiciary has spoken on the delay in investigations by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.  However, the Legislature and Executive also need to take action on this issue.

“We need to know why these investigations are taking so long and why prosecutions have not been brought. Is it the case that the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement doesn’t have sufficient resources? If it does not, then it needs to say so and such resources must be provided as a matter of priority during these difficult times. 

“Is it the case that our laws are inadequate? If they are then they need to be changed by the Legislature to make sure this never happens again.

“Or is it the case that there was simply no wrong doing?

“As a nation we have suffered huge reputational damage for what happened in our banking system. That damage is being compounded by the delays in investigation.

“Ireland has already been criticised before by the European Court of Human Rights for delays in prosecution in other areas. This is an area where we cannot afford further unexplained delays”, Mr. McNamara concluded.