Category: Life Style

  • Bloom to return after 2 years

    Bloom to return after 2 years

    After two year of a virtual festival, the Bloom gardening festival will return the Phoenix Park this June. Bord Bia Bloom will run from June 2 to June 6. Bord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy said “The festival is the perfect opportunity for the public to experience and sample the very best of Irish horticulture, food…

  • New EU travel rules on Covid-19 booster

    New EU travel rules on Covid-19 booster

    The new EU rule on Covid-19 vaccination comes into effect tomorrow, February 1st. There is a worry that this may cause many problems for many of those trying to board flights tomorrow. The rule is that those travelling within the EU must have the Covid-19 booster shot, proof they have recovered from Covid-19 or be…

  • New support scheme for music industry

    New support scheme for music industry

    Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn is encouraging people in Tipperary to apply for the 2022 strand of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS). Senator Garret Ahearn said, “Performers and people in the music industry such as crew, who are impacted by covid restrictions, should now prepare to apply for the Music and Entertainment…

  • Beef Price Increases, With Room for More – IFA

    Beef Price Increases, With Room for More – IFA

    IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said beef prices have started to move upwards as factories struggle to secure supplies. He said most farmers are now securing €4.20/kg for steers, with prices up to €4.30/kg offered for specialist lots.  Most heifers are now moving at €4.25/kg, with up to €4.35/kg offered at the top end. Cull…

  • €70m national funding to help food producers in Tipperary diversify and develop post  Brexit

    €70m national funding to help food producers in Tipperary diversify and develop post Brexit

    Tipperary Co-Operative Creamery is to benefit from €596,377 in national funding to help producers identify new markets and expand their offerings following Britain’s exit from the EU, the Fine Gael Senator has said. 22 projects in the dairy and meat sectors across the country are to receive funding from the Government’s Capital Investment Scheme for…

  • Shannon Group launches World Kindness Day initiative at Shannon International Airport

    Shannon Group launches World Kindness Day initiative at Shannon International Airport

    Tuesday 9th November 2021: Shannon Group which operates Shannon International Airport has today announced an initiative that will launch on World Kindness Day to acknowledge its airport customers who have shown kindness in their communities. The initiative designed to bring a bit of extra cheer to the lives of its passengers will go live on the airport’s…

  • Tipp Tops the World List for Food Lovers

    Tipp Tops the World List for Food Lovers

    The Premier County has been listed as among the ‘best holiday destinations for 2022’ by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Tipperary will be one of the top five locations in the world for ‘foodies’, according to the leading travel publication. ‘As Tipperary people, we all know the unique delights of our county. This is…

  • Strong Market Demand & Tight Supplies Drive on Lamb Prices by 30c/kg, Bringing €7.00/kg into Sight – IFA

    Strong Market Demand & Tight Supplies Drive on Lamb Prices by 30c/kg, Bringing €7.00/kg into Sight – IFA

    IFA Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said lamb price continues to rise as factories struggle to match supplies with market demand, increasing by 30c/kg over the week. He said lambs are making €6.70/kg to €6.80/kg today, with weights of 22.5kgs and 23kgs offered. Higher deals are available for groups and larger lots. Cull ewes are making…

  • Rising UK and EU markets must be reflected in beef prices – IFA

    Rising UK and EU markets must be reflected in beef prices – IFA

    IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said beef prices must move on to keep pace with the significant increases in the UK and EU cattle prices. Brendan Golden said the latest Prime Export Benchmark price is €4.19/kg, which is 9c/kg above the prime Irish composite price of €4.10/kg. “Beef prices in our key markets have strengthened…

  • Further Increases in Lamb Prices – IFA

    Further Increases in Lamb Prices – IFA

    IFA Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said lamb prices continue to strengthen, with deals of up to €6.60/kg offered by factories for larger lots. He said all factories are paying €6.50 to €6.55/kg, with some starting to talk about additional weight allowances to 23kgs in the coming weeks. Sean Dennehy said lamb prices in the UK…