News

70% of Irish car buyers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car

January 31, 2023 · Leave a Comment 

DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, in association with the SEAI found that 70% of Irish consumers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. (Source: Survey of 1,000 car buyers in November & December 2022). For the first time ever,  2022 was the first year when an electric vehicle, the Volkswagen ID.4, was the most in-demand new car on DoneDeal and this trend continues today. Onsite demand for new & used electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 33% in 2022 (DoneDeal proprietary Ad View Data), while demand for diesel fell 39% during the same period. The DoneDeal... [Read the full story]

GAA

CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA

October 14, 2022 · Comments Off on CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA 

Tipperary GAA are delighted to announce Murtagh Brennan as the new Head of Operations / CEO for Coiste Chontae Thiobraid Árann. From Castleiney, Co. Tipperary, Murtagh has spent over twenty years serving his country, both at home and overseas, as an officer in the Defence Forces.  Sports has been a constant and central theme throughout Murtagh’s professional and sporting life. As a player, he competed at all levels for his club Loughmore-Castleiney in both football and hurling, as well as playing third level GAA with University Limerick. Murtagh’s participation in training Defence Forces... [Read the full story]

Entertainment

Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled

January 18, 2023 · Comments Off on Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled 

Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story to tell. The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 21st series. The series hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the story, the series travels well beyond the four white lines. Gripping personal storylines... [Read the full story]

Events

SOLAS Portarlington – Food, Potatoes & Upcoming Family Events

January 31, 2023 · Leave a Comment 

Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for. This type of event is what makes SOLAS unique as a garden centre and brings the constant buzz of ‘what will be on this weekend’. We have a busy calendar ahead such as: Sunday 5th February St. Brigid’s Day celebrations: SOLAS are running a St. Brigid’s Cross workshop. Learn how to make your own St. Brigid’s Cross. All materials will be supplied. All ages and abilities Book online now at https://www.thegardenshop.ie/st-brigids-cross-weaving/ The ‘Brat Bhrides’ will be sewing... [Read the full story]

Sports

Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled

January 18, 2023 · Comments Off on Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled 

Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story to tell. The definitive GAA sports series returns to TG4 this spring for a 21st series. The series hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the story, the series travels well beyond the four white lines. Gripping personal storylines... [Read the full story]

Business

Ifac advises employers to keep their records in order and to budget for new statutory sick pay

January 9, 2023 · Comments Off on Ifac advises employers to keep their records in order and to budget for new statutory sick pay 

This January, Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is advising employers to make sure their records are kept in order when it comes to employee sick leave and to budget for the additional payroll costs for the new statutory sick pay.   New legislation comes into effect this month which aims to improve the rights of employees who currently do not receive sick pay from their employer and/or are not entitled to illness benefits from the Department of Social Protection.   The Sick Leave Act requires employers to provide employees with... [Read the full story]

News

70% of Irish car buyers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car

DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, in association with the SEAI found that 70% of Irish consumers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. (Source: Survey of 1,000 car buyers in November & December 2022). For the first time ever,  2022 was the first year when an electric vehicle,...

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SOLAS Portarlington – Food, Potatoes & Upcoming Family Events

Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for. This type of event is what makes SOLAS unique as a garden centre and brings the constant buzz of ‘what will be on this weekend’. We have a busy calendar ahead such as: Sunday 5th February St. Brigid’s Day...

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EPA awards €10.7 million for research to support environmental protection in Ireland

 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced €10.7 million of research funding for 42 research projects addressing climate change and other emerging, complex environmental problems. This funding will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research, evidence-based policy development and further...

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Review Needed of Terms of Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)

The terms attached to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) need to be reviewed, according to IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh.   Ms McDonagh said “as part of Budget 2023, TBESS was introduced to support businesses in dealing with increases in their energy costs between last September...

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Housing challenges harming Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to live and poses greatest threat to competitiveness – Ibec

Government must deliver suite of ambitious policies alongside new collective effort in the form of Social Dialogue to urgently address housing challenges. Proposed fiscal measures would cut the cost of new homes by €30,000   Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, says Government must urgently deliver...

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GAA

CEO Appointed for Tipperary GAA

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Live civic event celebrating the 2022 All Ireland Minor Hurling Champions

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Tipperary GAA Scene – September 28th 2022

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SHC Clonoulty Rossmore v Kilruane MacDonaghs Fundraiser in aid of Order of Malta

On Sunday September 4th Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs will play their...

Tipperary GAA Scene 24th Aug 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – August 18th 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – July 27th 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – July 13th 2022

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Tipperary GAA Scene – May 25th 2022

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Tipperary Minor Footballers to play Clare on Thursday April 28th

The Tipperary Minor Footballers play Clare in round 3 of the Munster championship...

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team to play Clare on Tues 12th April

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Tipperary Under 20 Hurling Team v Kerry

The Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers get their Munster campaign underway this Wednesday...

Tipperary Minor Hurling Team v Waterford 5th April 2022

Ahead of the commencement of their Munster Minor Hurling campeign for 2022, Tipperary...

2022 Tipperary Minor Hurling Panel Announcement

Ahead of next weeks opening round in the Munster Minor Hurling Championship, Tipperary...

Tipperary GAA Scene – March 22nd 2022

Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues FBD Semple Stadium played host to a double header...

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Entertainment

Laochra Gael season 21 launched with 8 new GAA legends profiled

Eight legends who performed heroics on the field and who each have a unique and extraordinary story...

Locations throughout Tipperary, Limerick and Clare to Double as 1940’s Germany for Feature Film

Locations throughout Tipperary, Limerick and Clare will be transformed into 1940’s...

Wild Youth release ‘We Are One’ and are aiming for Eurovision Victory

We Are One, written by Wild Youth’s prolific keyboard player Conor O’Donohoe,...

Ring in the New Year with TG4

Dáithí Ó Sé and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin ring in the New Year with a mighty musical...

Bagatelle’s Liam Reilly celebrated in TG4 Documentary

New Year’s Eve  9.30pm on TG4 Liam Ó Maonlaí performs for ‘Bagatelle –...

Irish Female Legends five episode audio book series launched by Škoda

The Škoda Brand in Ireland is unique in that it enjoys greater popularity here than...

Cyril Cusack- one of Ireland’s greatest actors- Christmas Day on TG4

Cyril Cusack was one of our greatest actors. His long career began in the early days...

Vote for Ireland’s entry for Junior Eurovision 2022

Sophie Lennon will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2022 on Sunday 11th of...

Sport Highlights on TG4 this week

TG4 feature two huge GAA club fixtures this weekend with the Ulster Football final...

10 Things to Know About… Insects

As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue...

The search for Ireland’s most talented family is back

Réalta Agus Gaolta returns Sundays at 8.30pm from 30th October on TG4  The search...

Sport Highlights on TG4 this week

Wednesday 19/10/22 8:30pm Scéalta na gCorn Scéalta na gCorn finishes in...

Local landmarks feature in a New Aerial Documentary Series on TG4

Ireland is a very different place, seen from above. Looking down, the secrets of...

Dan McCabe Headlines Gaelic Sounds at Birdhill

Fresh from sold out shows the Olympia, INEC and Áras an Uachtaráin, Dan Mc Cabe...

Tipperary Cinemas To Take Part In National Cinema Day with €4 tickets all day, all seats, all shows

On Saturday, 3rd of September, cinemas across the Republic of Ireland, including...

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