Local man appointed CEO of Kepak Meat Division Ireland
Local man appointed CEO of Kepak Meat Division IrelandKilbeggan man Brian Tormey has been appointed CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland. Brian has been with the company since 2007 and has more than 25 years of experience working in the meat industry. “We already have a strong platform for growth within the business and I am looking forward to building on that alongside our dedicated team.”Kepak Group CEO, Simon Walker, addedd: “We are delighted to see Brian step into his new role as CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland. Having led project management and operations at Kepak over many years, this is a natural evolution of Brian’s long tenure with the business. “His deep understanding of the organisation and wider industry means that he is uniquely placed to lead the strategic direction of our meat division in Ireland, with a focus on performance and business development.”
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 13:45 UTC
Election promises: The nine big areas where the political parties are pitching to the business community
Election promises: The nine big areas where the political parties are pitching to the business communityA wide range of proposals are being made in what increasingly looks like a ‘how to spend it’ electionThe general election campaign is in full swingJohn Burns Today at 03:30The Green Party is proposing to set up a new Office for Punctuality and Reliability and slap a landing charge on private jets.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 12:34 UTC
Search for woman missing off Galway coast enters third day
Search for woman missing off Galway coast enters third dayJames CoxThe search for a woman missing off the Galway coast will head into a third day today. The woman in her 30s was reported missing on Tuesday after failing to return from a swim close to Silver Strand beach. Search efforts were hampered by heavy fog last night with emergency teams expected to try again later this morning. She was one of two people reported missing in the area, and the body of the other, 74-year-old Johnny Duhan, was recovered on Tuesday evening. Paul Carey from the local RNLI said the wider community has been taking part in the search operation.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 11:52 UTC
Man charged in relation to murder of man (60s) in five-star Laois hotel
Man charged in relation to murder of man (60s) in five-star Laois hotelJames CoxGardaí have charged the man (30s) arrested in relation to the murder of a man at a five-star hotel in Co Laois on Tuesday night. He is due to appear at Portlaoise District Court this morning at 10.30am. The man in his 60s, a US national, was found dead in the leisure centre of Ballyfin Demesne hotel just hours after arriving in Ireland. A man in his 30s, who was known to the victim and also from the United States, was arrested shortly afterwards, and remains inGarda custody. A family liaison officer has been appointed to support the family of the deceased.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 11:52 UTC
Singers wanted to spread Christmas cheer in Clara!
Singers wanted to spread Christmas cheer in Clara! Clara Musical Society has issued a warm invitation to singers of all ages to join them in rehearsals for what they are hoping will be a magical evening of Christmas music and song in the newly-renovated St. Brigid's Church next month. The society is seeking singers to join them for their concert 'The Magic of Christmas' which takes place on Thursday, December 19, in St. Brigid's Church. The society is aiming to create some holiday magic together with an evening filled with both classic and modern Christmas songs on December 19. To get involved, please send a private message to Clara Musical Society on their Facebook page.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 09:47 UTC
Tullamore 'trailblazer' Brendan Martin passes away
Tullamore 'trailblazer' Brendan Martin passes awayLadies Gaelic Football Association President Mícheál Naughton has led tributes to Offaly native Brendan Martin (86), who has passed away. The Brendan Martin Cup, presented annually to the winners of the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship, is named after the Tullamore man, who played such a key role in the development of ladies football from the Association’s formation in 1974. The winners of the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship continue to receive the Brendan Martin Cup on an annual basis. “Brendan was a visionary trailblazer who was incredibly passionate about Ladies Gaelic Football and the development of our sport. “Brendan contributed so much, work that helped to pave the way for the generations that followed, and his name will be forever synonymous with Ladies Gaelic Football.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 03:45 UTC
Ireland’s Cian Healy in line to win landmark 133rd cap against Argentina
Ireland’s Cian Healy in line to win landmark 133rd cap against ArgentinaBy Ed Elliot, PA, DublinCian Healy is set to move alongside Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most-capped international after being named among the replacements for Friday’s clash with Argentina. Leinster prop Healy, who made his debut against Australia in November 2009, will win his 133rd Test cap, if he comes off the bench at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Uncapped Leinster pair Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast are in line to make international debuts from the bench. “It promises to be a special night.”Ireland team: H Keenan (Leinster); M Hansen (Connacht), G Ringrose (Leinster), R Henshaw (Leinster), J Lowe (Leinster); J Crowley (Munster), J Gibson-Park (Leinster); A Porter (Leinster), R Kelleher (Leinster), F Bealham (Connacht), J McCarthy (Leinster), J Ryan (Leinster), T Beirne (Munster), J van der Flier (Leinster), C Doris (Leinster, capt). Replacements: R Herring (Ulster), C Healy (Leinster), T Clarkson (Leinster), R Baird (Leinster), P O’Mahony (Munster), C Casey (Munster), S Prendergast (Leinster), J Osborne (Leinster).
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 03:35 UTC
It was a good thing – Heimir Hallgrimsson unaware of Robbie Keane visit backlash
It was a good thing – Heimir Hallgrimsson unaware of Robbie Keane visit backlashBy Damian Spellman, PARepublic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was unaware of the controversy surrounding Robbie Keane’s visit to the camp but says the former captain’s presence was “a good thing” for his squad. Asked about the fall-out, Icelander Hallgrimsson said initially: “I wouldn’t know. I think it is good to connect past players, the legends from the past to the present. “It was probably not what you would think a striker would say, scoring all his goals, but I think it was a really good message to the players. I think it was a good thing.”Central defender Nathan Collins revealed Keane was able to give the current generation an insight into a different era.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 02:00 UTC
Large amount of savings in low-yielding accounts described as ‘missed opportunity’
Central Bank figures show household deposits increased by €4.7 billion, or 3.1 per cent, in the year to end-September. Photograph: iStockThe large amount of savings in low-yielding Irish bank accounts has been described as a “missed opportunity”. It noted these movements were contributing to a slowly decreasing share of overnight deposits, which represented 87.3 per cent of the total stock of household deposits at September-end. Retail banks have been criticised for failing to increase their deposit rates in line with European Central Bank (ECB) levels while reporting big annual profits. Banks insists, however, that Irish savers have been slow to move their money out of low-yielding overnight deposit accounts and into accounts with higher interest rates.
Source:The Irish Times
November 14, 2024 01:06 UTC
Sinn Féin’s housing plans would 'crucify' first-time buyers, Micheál Martin claims
Sinn Féin’s housing plans would 'crucify' first-time buyers, Micheál Martin claimsVivienne ClarkeFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said Sinn Féin’s housing policy would “crucify” first-time buyers. “That’s why we’re saying to young people who are looking to buy houses, we will keep the Help To Buy scheme going until 2030. I believe there has to be a consistent level of social housing built in this country on an annual basis. “This year, we will deliver 12,000 social homes - made up of over 8,000 new builds and the rest through acquisition. Where we want to get to is about 12,000 per annum new-build social houses and do that on an annual basis.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 00:45 UTC
Discover the science of ageing in Athlone's Buccaneers Rugby Club
Discover the science of ageing in Athlone's Buccaneers Rugby ClubMidlands Science are hosting an event on the science of ageing at Buccaneers Rugby Club in Athlone on November 15 from 8pm to 9:30pm. Join leading researcher and best selling author of "Age Proof" Prof Rose Anne Kenny to explore the science of aging well. Midlands Science Festival is supported by the Research Ireland Discover Programme as part of national Science Week. If you require Irish Sign Language please email jgorman@midlandsscience.ieBooking is advised. For more information go to: https://www.midlandsscience.ie/events-calendar/
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 23:04 UTC
Call for speed ramps at "very busy" Coosan NS
Call for speed ramps at "very busy" Coosan NSCouncil officials have said they will look at adding speed ramps in the vicinity of Coosan National School in Athlone, after the traffic calming measures were sought by Cllr Paul Hogan during a meeting last week. Ambrose Clarke, the outgoing director of services for the Athlone Moate district, said he was aware of a number of schools which had speed ramps installed nearby in recent times. "So we'll look into that and see if there's an option (to install ramps in Coosan)." District manager Willie Ryan said there were clear benefits to adding speed ramps at schools. It was agreed that the council would consider the possibility of including the safety measures at Coosan NS as part of its works programme for 2025.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 22:23 UTC
Scahill on form as Coláiste Mhuire overcome Marist
Matthew Tully (Coláiste Mhuire) takes on Oisín Burke (Marist College). Scahill on form as Coláiste Mhuire overcome MaristNorth Leinster Post-Primary Schools 2nd Year Football – ‘A’ Semi-FinalColáiste Mhuire, Mullingar 5-18, Marist College, Athlone 1-5A fine tally of seven points and many assists from Josh Scahill helped Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar to a comfortable win over Marist College, Athlone in damp conditions in Mullingar Shamrocks GAA last Wednesday. The Marist efforts were strong but it was simply a case of height, power, and speed trumping them as Coláiste Mhuire took aim at will. Goal four for Coláiste Mhuire was finished to the net by replacement, Senan Brody. Player of the match: Josh Scahill (Coláiste Mhuire): There were several contenders for Coláiste Mhuire, but Scahill was the livewire in attack who caused the most damage.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 21:58 UTC
Green TD would have ‘left Government’ if land hoarding tax deferred again
Green TD would have ‘left Government’ if land hoarding tax deferred againBy Cillian Sherlock, PAA Green Party minister has said he was willing to leave Government if a land hoarding tax was deferred in the Budget. Minister of State Ossian Smyth said the delay of the land hoarding tax in 2023 was “absolutely the wrong thing to do” in the middle of the housing crisis. A new Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) will be charged each year on land that is zoned for residential use and has all necessary services, such as access to water, roads and lighting. The measure is designed as a policy lever to encourage the development of residential housing on any available land. The legislation to help councils and policymakers identify derelict sites for intervention was introduced by Green Party planning spokesman Steven Matthews.
Source:Irish Independent
November 13, 2024 19:49 UTC