There’s a village atmosphere about being involved with MTU Cork GAA

MTU Cork, formerly known as CIT, celebrates a milestone achievement next month. On Monday, September 15, their student GAA club celebrates their 50th birthday with a big event at their wonderful campus... Read more »

Tipperary school secretaries and caretakers to join national strike action

Up to one hundred secretaries and caretakers from Tipperary schools are scheduled to go on strike. This will affect 70 schools in the county and the Forsa union states that they are receiving... Read more »

Waterford Harvest Festival 2025 reveals programme of Award Winning chefs, artisanal food stalls and enticing Waterford producers

From street feasts to classical concerts, Ireland’s favourite harvest celebration returns 5th –7th September. Now in its 16th year Waterford Harvest Festival returns this September 5th to 7th celebrating great food and... Read more »

Donegal Crime Prevention Officer cautions students on accommodation rental scams

Young people and their families seeking student accommodation are advised to be extra vigilant, especially with panic setting in as people take up their CAO offers. Garda Crime Prevention Officer for County... Read more »

Award winning Kila set to headline special Longford Culture Night concert

Longford County Council is delighted to mark the return of Longford Culture Night, which is set to take place on Friday, September 19. The award-winning band, Kíla are set to headline at... Read more »

Offaly woman asks why have farmers become the whipping boys and girls

AN Offaly farmer has hit out at the “Irish Times” for calling on consumers to blame farmers for the recent increase in food prices. Judy Bryant from Mountbolus – who is a... Read more »

Whelan to the fore as Ballyroan make it two wins from two in Laois LGFA Senior Championship

Ballyroan have made it two wins from two in this year’s LOETB Laois LGFA Senior Championship thanks to a superb performance against Shanahoe on Tuesday evening in Ballacolla. Ballyroan came into the... Read more »

Annual canalside festival takes place this weekend in Kildare

The Féile na Sollán – Sallins Tradfest will take place over the last weekend in August (Friday to Sunday 29-31).  It promises an exciting mix of established and emerging traditional musicians and... Read more »

ATU gains accreditation for new Master of Pharmacy programme

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been formally accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) to deliver a new Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme, which will commence at its Sligo campus in... Read more »

Opinion: AI and the impact on our skills

We would be wise to practice caution and not over-rely on AI, says Prof Barry O’Sullivan, lest we compromise our ability to ensure our skills and intuitions are sufficiently strong. In 2009... Read more »