There has been a most encouraging response to the special initiative announced by Gaisce, the President’s Award. The announcement today that Gaisce, the President’s Award, has developed a new ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’ has been warmly welcomed by young people all over the country. In a statement President Michael D. Higgins […]
Adrian Tennant, Chairperson, Scouting Ireland has announced the mobilisation of every scout group, across the whole island of Ireland to respond to the Covid-19 crisis. In a video message to all scouts, posted on Scouting Ireland media channels, Mr Tennant said Scouting Ireland has been asked by Government to help […]
Brokers Ireland today advised those invested in the stock market to hold tight through the Covid-19 epidemic, to avoid cashing- in at a low point and to take advice, because the market will recover. Rachel McGovern, Director of Financial Services at the organisation, which represents 1,250 Broker firms, said that […]
Exploding Tree, based in Clonakilty, is known for its alternative, and delicious, approach to chocolate. The only entirely Fairtrade Bean-to-Bar Chocolate maker in Ireland, Exploding Tree finds inspiration working directly with the cocoa bean to make chocolates for those looking for something different. This Easter, Allison Roberts, founder of Exploding Tree, (formerly Clonakilty Chocolate), is shining […]
An alchemy of Irish crafts, European folklore and magical gifts opening when restrictions are lifted in Skibbereen The Woodsman’s Realm, a unique shopping experience that specialises in Northern European folklore, mythology and legend is still on track to open next month in Skibbereen. Step through the door and you will […]
In the past week Defence Forces soldiers serving with the UNITED NATIONS DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE (UNDOF) in Syria were presented with their service medal by Force Commander UNDOF, Brigadier General Maureen O’Brien. The 130 personnel of the 60 Infantry Group which deployed to their base in Camp Faouar on the […]