Ministers Lawless and McEntee announce €6.5 million funding for 40 initiatives to inspire STEM public engagement 

 April 4 2025 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, have announced a €6.5 million investment in 40 projects designed to enhance public engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Research Ireland Discover Programme focusses on creating meaningful public…

Our Living Islands: Minister Calleary announces new contract for ferry service for Inishbofin, Co. Galway

Our Living Islands: Minister Calleary announces new contract for ferry service for Inishbofin, Co. Galway Department agrees a 5-Year, €2.75m contract for the provision of a passenger ferry and light cargo service for Inishbofin, Co Galway. Service to provide a minimum of 2 return sailings per day, with extra sailings provided during the summer months.…

Mother´s Day Special 🥂❤️

This Sunday is Mother´s Day and we have a very special treat for all the amazing Mum´s out there… Ah, Amy Huberman´s new delicious elegant and fresh wines with up to 27% OFF! You can add a little note with your order and have it delivered right to their door or write your own personal message on the label of Ah,   Ah, Sauvignon Blanc…

“Don’t be that person” and check your passport before the Easter holidays – Minister Neale Richmond 

Today, the Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, visited the Passport Office in Balbriggan, North County Dublin where he encouraged everyone to check their passport before booking holiday travel. The Minister said “I am delighted to visit the passport office in Balbriggan, where the majority of Passport Service operations take…

Celebrate Spring At The Johnstown Estate

Get ready to usher in the new season with an overnight getaway at The Johnstown Estate in Co. Meath. Available from March to May from Sunday to Thursday, the four-star hotel and spa’s Spring Treat package offers an affordable escape including luxurious accommodation and great food for €250 for two people. Located in Enfield, 35 minutes from…

Indulge In An Autumn Spa Getaway At The Johnstown Estate

Indulge in a luxurious autumn spa stay at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co Meath, a gorgeous Georgian house nestled among 120 acres of picturesque parkland. From now until 30th November, the four-star hotel and spa is offering the Autumn Spa Getaway package, available Sunday – Friday, from €395 for two. You’ll stay in one of the estate’s…

Barretstown celebrates 30 years with a special charity luncheon at the K Club

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Barretstown, a charity founded by actor Paul Newman in 1994 which provides therapeutic camps and programmes for children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. To celebrate this important milestone and raise much-needed funds to provide these essential services to children and families free of charge, the charity held…

A Tranquil Retreat in the Heart of Meath: Johnstown Estate and Spa

by Mary-Jane O’Regan   Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Meath countryside, just a leisurely 2.5-hour drive from the bustling city of Cork, lies a haven of tranquillity and indulgence: the Johnstown Estate. As I embarked on a recent sojourn to this splendid four-star hotel, I discovered a world of rest, relaxation, and unparalleled…