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Dingle prepares for 2014 run
The Dingle Marathon prepares for the 6th running of this delightful event in County Kerry, on the West coast of Ireland, set for the 6th September 2014. In 2009, race organiser Ken Dunne, set his mind on running the inaugural event on the scenic coastal route of...
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Ireland Pubs play role in Development
The findings of an academic study conducted by the University of York and Newcastle Business School (Northumbria University) and prepared for the Vintners' Federation of Ireland has revealed the central role that pubs play in creating economic development and social...
Economic Growth and Environmental Impact
We Need to Live Better While Using Less – EPA Report Sets Out How to Break the Link Between Economic Growth and Environmental Impact Millions of Euro per year can be saved right across the economy and society if people use water, energy and raw materials in a better...
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People Don’t Use Their Leave
Two thirds (65%) of Irish people don't take all of their annual leave each year according to a new survey by Hotels.com. The research into how many holidays we take each year reveals that we appear to be a hard working nation; with just over 1 in 5 (22%) saying they...
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Ireland Rugby World Cup Bid
FTA representatives in the north and south of Ireland have welcomed the announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring that Hugo MacNeill, ex-Ireland rugby international, has agreed...
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Blanco Nino for Ireland
Blanco Niño is building Europe's first real corn tortilla factory in Ireland, and they're partnering with great Irish farmers to do so. They plan to have over 600 acres of farm land growing high quality non GMO corn maize for their products by year 5, giving a much...
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Irish NGOs Welcome Repayment
Irish NGOs welcome the announcement by the Tánaiste that the €4 million of aid money that was misappropriated by officials in the Ugandan prime minister's office last year has been paid back. Hans Zomer, Director of Dóchas, said: "The repayment by the Ugandan...
Happy Snappers at Féile Na Tuaithe
Don't just go to Féile na Tuaithe this year, join in the festival by taking part in one of our free competitions and win yourself some very nice prizes. There's a photographic angle to both, so get out your Smartphone, your SLR or your compact camera and get snapping!...
Irish Recovery leads to Professional Job Vacancies
The recovery in the Irish economy has gained pace as evidenced by the big increase in professional jobs on offer according to the Morgan McKinley Irish Employment Monitor for July 2014. The Monitor recorded a 21% increase in the number of vacancies in July 2014...
Event Management Student Awarded
Kay O'Mahony from Monkstown, Cork has been awarded the Irish Academy of Public Relations' Event Management Student of the Year 2014. Kay achieved the highest mark in the country after completing the course at UCC. Kay O'Mahony is already an accomplished Event...
Chambers Unite In Call For Passing Bill
The Chambers of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, which represent 1,355 members with a combined employment level of 45,700, have today (Friday, 21 March 2014) called on the Government to prioritise the passing of the Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous...