Archive for August, 2009
Minister Killeen Launches The COFORD Publication ‘Forest Fungi In Ireland’
Tony Killeen TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with responsibility for forestry, today officially launched the publication Forest Fungi of Ireland at Avondale House, Rathdrum County Wicklow. (more...)
Minister Killeen Reports On Current Milk Super Levy Situation
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Tony Killeen TD, has announced that based on estimated milk deliveries as submitted by milk purchasers for the period up to 31 July 2009, Ireland is 6.73% under quota when account is taken of the butterfat content of milk deliveries during the same period. (more...)
Details Of Muhammad Ali Open Air Event Are Announced
Sports Academy International, the Co Clare-based sports event management company are calling on members of the public to come to Ennis on Tuesday September 1st to participate in an open air concert celebrating Muhammad Ali’s visit to the west of Ireland town. (more...)
REPS Slurry Spreading Period Extended
Clare’s REPS farmers unable to spread slurry on their land due to the recent poor weather conditions have been buoyed by a six-week extension of the REPS slurry-spreading period. (more...)
Public Urged To Participate In Clare Heritage Week 2009
Minister of State Tony Killeen T.D. has urged members of the public to participate in events taking place across County Clare as part of National Heritage Week 2009, which continues until next Sunday 30th August. (more...)
County Limerick Prepares Recreation Strategy
A new strategy aimed at encouraging greater participation in recreational activities is being developed in County Limerick (more...)
Limerick Women’s Mini-Marathon Is Launched
An estimated 4,000 walkers and runners are expected to participate in the 2009 Limerick Leader Limerick Women's Mini Marathon on Sunday, 4th October next. (more...)
Construct Ireland Shows Biggest Increase Of Any Irish Magazine – ABC Audit
Despite the construction industry downturn, green building magazine Construct Ireland has announced an 11.4 pc increase in circulation over the last year, the largest percentage circulation increase of any Irish magazine. (more...)
Clare County Council Issues Reminder To Owners Of Second Properties
Clare County Council is reminding owners of second properties that the newly introduced Non Principal Private Residences (NPPR) fee is now due and payable by October 31st 2009. (more...)
Closing Date Nears For Submissions To Organic Farming Scheme Review
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., has reminded stakeholders in the organic sector and the general public that the deadline for submissions to the review of the Organic Farming Scheme is Friday, 4 September. (more...)
Details Of Muhammad Ali Visit To County Clare Are Confirmed
Members of Ennis Town Council today unanimously passed a motion that will see boxing legend Muhammad Ali being named as the first Honorary Freeman of the Clare County Capital. (more...)
Work On EUR6m Civic Precinct Nears Completion
Work on one of the largest ever-civic building projects to be undertaken in County Limerick is scheduled for completion over the coming weeks, it was announced today. (more...)
Limerick Motorists Reminded About Motorway Changeover
Limerick County Council has advised motorists that increased speed limits will come into effect on a number of national routes in and around County Limerick from Friday, August 28th 2009. (more...)
Early September Deadline For Submissions On Agri-Environment Scheme
Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen T.D has welcomed the commencement of a public consultation process on a new agri-environment scheme to be introduced in 2010. (more...)
Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali To Visit Ennis On 1st September
Muhammad Ali has accepted an invitation from Ennis Town Council to visit his ancestral Irish home next month, it has been confirmed. (more...)
Mayor Of Clare Welcomes Element Six Survival Plan
Mayor of Clare Tony Mulcahy has welcomed moves by local management at Element Six to secure a restructuring plan that could save an additional 160 jobs at its Shannon-based manufacturing facility. (more...)
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali To Visit Ancestral Irish Home
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has been invited by Ennis Town Council to visit his ancestral Irish home. (more...)
Pre-Clearance Facilities Present Shannon With A Competitive Advantage
Clare Junior Minister Tony Killeen, T.D., said that the establishment of US pre-clearance facilities at Shannon Airport has presented the Mid West hub with a crucial competitive advantage over other European Airports. (more...)
Mayor Of Clare Describes US Custom And Border Post As Landmark Development
Mayor of Clare Tony Mulcahy has described the opening of full custom and border protection services at Shannon Airport today as a landmark development for the County Clare hub and the Mid West Region. (more...)
Killeen Welcomes Allocation Of 1,000 College Places For Unemployed
Minister of State Tony Killeen, T.D. has welcomed the Department of Education and Science allocation of 1,000 part-time postgraduate third-level places for unemployed workers in September. (more...)