Ireland - National

Get your Boots on for National Trails Day

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

Politicians from both sides of the border are calling on everyone to go trail balzing on October 4th and enjoy some of the best countryside in Europe.

Taoiseach Asks Public to Holiday at Home this Autumn

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

A new autumn holiday break initiative has been launched this week by the Taoiseach Brian Cowan TD. Approximately 750,000 Discover Ireland supplements each containing a cheque will be made available.

Fallen Apples - Ripe for Sonairte's First Apple Day

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

Learning to grow your own apples, tasting freshly pressed apple juice in the Mustard Seed Cafe, identifying apple varieties or just plain rambling through the orchard, taking note of the danger sign: 'falling apples' can all be enjoyed on the first 'Apple Day' at Sonairte.

The Dublin Theatre Festival Will Engage, Challenge, and Entertain

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

A wide variety of events from the serious and challenging, to the fun and entertaining will take to the theatres across Dublin over the next month

European Mobility Week Aims to Improve City Climates

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

The 2009 European Mobility Week (EMW) kicked off this year on September 16th with the theme “Improving City Climates”. It is hoped that local authorities in cities across Europe will come up with novel new ways and means of transport for their citizens in a bid to tackle climate change and improve air quality in their respective cities. Many authorities have introduced new cycling, walking, and public transport as well as car use schemes to tackle city pollution.

Volunteer Group Reports 'Explosion' in Active Citizenship

Sep 23, 2009, 5:00 pm

Give it a Swirl Day will take place on Friday the September 25th with thousands of volunteers around the country donating 24 hours of their time, skills and compassion to others. This is the third year running for Give it a Swirl Day, the first one was in 2007 and over 900 volunteers took part. Last year saw a big increase in the number of volunteers with 2500 people taking part in hands on projects and another 2000 raised 50,000 Euro for The Hope Foundation.