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Moate student scoops double award at SciFest regional finals in Athlone
A Moate Community School student has claimed two awards after impressing judges at the SciFest regional competition in TUS Athlone recently.
Budget 2024 delivers supports and secures wellbeing of economy for generations - Troy
Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Robert Troy, has welcomed the progressive measures announced as part of Budget 2024 which focuses on supporting people, families and businesses, especially those that are finding it tough at the moment and delivering improvements for households at all income levels.
University of Galway-led study finds domestic firelighters are a major contributor to climate change
Firelighters used for open fires and stoves in the home emit more black carbon than all biomass fuels put together and are a significant contributor to air pollution and climate change, a study led by researchers at University of Galway has found.
Over 65 percent of restaurants concerned they may close
A new survey by Kroll risk and financial advisory solutions has revealed fresh fears that restaurants and other businesses in the hospitality sector may be forced to close in the coming 12 months as a result of inflationary and staffing pressures.
Local hoteliers chairperson seeks support to maintain existing tourism VAT rate
In an open letter to constituency public representatives, Barry Kennedy, chairperson, Midlands Branch, Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), is seeking government support for the retention of the nine percent tourism VAT rate, as the hospitality industry faces ongoing economic challenges in 2023.
Turf Cutters of Éire to hold Shannonbridge Power Station public demonstration
The Turf Cutters of Éire will host a public demonstration at Shannonbridge Power Station on Sunday afternoon (November 20).
Éirígí to host ‘Power To The People’ public meeting in Venue 4 Athlone
Éirígí For A New Republic is set to host an energy crisis-themed public meeting in Athlone on Tuesday, November 8.
Restaurants need to keep reinventing, says JP McMahon
Organic wine bar, all-round beautiful little neighbourhood favourite, and recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Tartare, has been closed for almost two months now, but co-owner JP McMahon, who also runs Michelin-star restaurant Aniar and Cava Bodega, says there wasn’t just one reason for the permanent closing of doors.
Decommissioning Derrybrien Wind Farm would be reckless, warns Donohue
Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has called for common sense to prevail to allow “the wind to blow and power to flow” from the turbines at Derrybrien on the hills on Slieve Aughty, Co Galway.
Esker House women’s refuge welcomes launch of digital safety guide
Esker House Women’s Refuge and Domestic Abuse Support Service, a service provided by Athlone Community Services Council, has welcomed the launch of a new digital-safety guide designed to support us to assist women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse.
