Category: Business

  • LAKELAND HOLDING JUNE MILK PRICE DISAPPOINTING – OTHER CO-OPS NEED TO DO BETTER – PHELAN

    IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said farmers were disappointed that Lakeland had missed the opportunity to increase their June milk price at a time when this was justified, and their suppliers needed it badly. He said farmers would not tolerate other co-ops, many of which paid less than Lakeland for May milk, using the…

  • If you are thinking of investing in a BERG trampoline this year, here is some information you may need to know

    If you are thinking of investing in a BERG trampoline this year, here is some information you may need to know

    If you are thinking of investing in a BERG inground or flat ground trampoline this year….here is some information you may need to know from our friends at JKC Toymaster, in Nenagh. Commonly asked questions… Do you need to dig a deep hole?  No it slops down from the sides to a dept of 28″…

  • IFA SECURES ALMOST €700,000 TO SUPPORT THE RECYCLING OF WASTE TYRES

    IFA SECURES ALMOST €700,000 TO SUPPORT THE RECYCLING OF WASTE TYRES

    IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed Environment Minister Denis Naughten’s decision to provide funding for a number of bring centres across the country to support the recycling of waste tyres, which are typically used to anchor silage pits. Thomas Cooney said, “IFA has lobbied for a number of years for the introduction of a…

  • Sean Gallagher poised to announce Áras bid

    Sean Gallagher poised to announce Áras bid

    Former Presidential Candidate, and small business advocate, Sean Gallagher looks set to enter the race for the Aras. Mr Gallagher, who is currently company president of US based pharmaceutical company, Nutriband (OCTQB: NTRB), has been immersed in supporting local enterprise since his 2011 presidential bid. Mr Gallagher yesterday wrote to the Mayor and Cathoirleach of…

  • Ray D’Arcy visits Tipperary as part if Irelands Hidden Heartlands

    Ray D’Arcy visits Tipperary as part if Irelands Hidden Heartlands

    From Tipperary to Galway, and from Athone to Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon, The Ray D’Arcy Show broadcasts from Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands The Ray D’Arcy Show has joined forces this summer with Fáilte Ireland, as part of its ‘Yours to Uncover’ new marketing campaign for Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, and will be broadcasting live with RTE Radio 1…

  • NUTRIBAND INC. SIGNS LOI TO ACQUIRE CARMEL BIOSCIENCES

    NUTRIBAND INC. SIGNS LOI TO ACQUIRE CARMEL BIOSCIENCES

    US based Pharmaceutical company continues to grow under Irish Entrepreneurs stewardship Nutriband Inc. has today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Carmel Biosciences, a pharmaceutical company that addresses critical needs in new drug and liquid reformulation for cardiovascular and metabolic therapies. Nutriband plans to complete the deal, valued at approximately…

  • PUSH BACK AGAINST FACTORY ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE CATTLE PRICE

    PUSH BACK AGAINST FACTORY ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE CATTLE PRICE

    IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said farmers should push back hard on the propaganda from agents and the factories on price and insist on full value for their stock. He said the negative rumours are a trap to try and squeeze out very tight supplies and to undermine confidence in the trade. He said…

  • FACTORIES REVERSE ON LAMB PRICE CUTS

    FACTORIES REVERSE ON LAMB PRICE CUTS

    IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy has said it is clear that the factories overcooked the price cuts last week and are having to reverse this week to get lambs. He said the reality is that supplies are extremely tight and factories are unable to buy lambs at the lower quoted prices. He said factories…

  • Minister Pat Breen to speak about Ireland’s importance to the history of the International Labour Organization at its annual conference in Geneva

    Minister Pat Breen to speak about Ireland’s importance to the history of the International Labour Organization at its annual conference in Geneva

    Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen T.D. will today address the Plenary of the 107th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva on the subject of Ireland’s place in the history of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and also gender equality, a central theme of…

  • GridBeyond creates new jobs and plans for international expansion

    GridBeyond creates new jobs and plans for international expansion

    GridBeyond, formerly Endeco Technologies, will create close to forty new jobs over the next three years as a part of business growth and planned international expansion. GirdBeyond, the creator of the world’s first hybrid battery & demand network, leading provider of demand side response services and energy optimisation technologies, is proud to announce its further…