National Rural Safety Forum launches National Community Engagement Week 2023
Launching the National Community Engagement Week 2023, IFA Deputy President and Co-Chair of the National Rural Safety Forum Brian Rushe said this week-long series of national events is an important platform for communities to come together and work to protect those most vulnerable. “It is vitally important that communities work together to serve the best […]
Borris-Ileigh Drama Group to perform Widows’ Paradise 22nd & 23rd May
Borris-Ileigh Drama Group is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the side-splitting comedy play, “Widows’ Paradise” written by Sam Cree and directed by Mary Boyle. The play promises to take audiences on a riotous journey filled with laughter, memorable characters, and an unforgettable evening of entertainment. The play will be performed on Monday 22nd […]
Fun-Filled Summer at SOLAS: Plant Swap & Milkshakes
As SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington continues to innovate and invest in becoming Ireland’s number one family food and garden destination, our busiest weekend ever has inspired even more enhancements for the community to enjoy. With the highly anticipated 500m2 playground on track to open by the end of May, complete with a sensory […]
Art Class, Craft & Farmers Markets Weekend @ SOLAS
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at SOLAS in Portarlington, as we continue making great progress on the playground, welcome the return of 99s, and host a sold-out craft market. The Food Court is now open 7 days a week, serving a full menu daily, with both food containers open to celebrate the start of […]
Outdoor Food Court, Playground & Markets at SOLAS
With the arrival of good weather, SOLAS in Portarlington has experienced a surge in business and we’re excited to announce even more improvements for our customers. From the end of April, our outdoor Food Court will be open daily, serving a full menu filled with delicious options. Plus, our new, fun, secure, and FREE playground […]
Outer space, smart cities, economics and immortality: Dublin Tech Summit unveils future forward lineup
Panels and speeches on futurism, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, social media and more set to take place at Ireland’s largest tech conference. Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) has revealed details of some of the futuristic talks, panels and interviews happening across multiple stages at this year’s event. These include out-of-this-world keynote speeches from Africa’s first astronaut, Sara […]
EPA Climate Change Lecture Series – ‘Ocean Circulation, Tipping Points and the Public Climate Debate
The EPA, in partnership with Dublin City Council, is delighted to welcome Professor Stefan Rahmstorf, Co-Head of the Research Department on Earth System Analysis the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam. The public lecture will take place on 19th April at 7:00pm in […]
SOLAS Portarlington Easter Weekend Family Fun
As Easter approaches, SOLAS is gearing up to celebrate this joyous occasion with a variety of fun-filled events that will cater for the entire family. Our events team has put together an exciting Easter weekend program featuring an array of activities that are sure to captivate all age groups. Whether you’re looking for traditional Easter […]
SOLAS Easter kid camps Craft & Farmers Market
SOLAS continues to be the premier family destination of the midlands with an amazing array of events on over the coming weeks. David Maher co-owner of SOLAS explains “already in 2023, we have hosted a circus, a 10-day carnival, St Patrick’s festival, Brazil day and now we are ready to move into the full Easter […]
Lough Derg RNLI brings back ‘Lap of the Lake’ charity cycle after success of last year’s event
Following the success of the inaugural ‘Lap the Lake’ last May, in which 250 cyclists raised funds for the RNLI, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are bringing it back. The event will take place on Saturday 6 May and will raise funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, which is operated by volunteers on Lough […]
