An exciting ‘Plant a Planet’ project is underway at the Edmund Rice Secondary School with students from 1st, 2nd, and 5th year working together to source and sell young trees to plant to at least 10% of the school community. The Irish School Sustainability Network (ISSN), a group of schools who got together to do...
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Billy Kennedy awarded Cycling Ireland Honorary Life Membership
Billy Kennedy awarded Cycling Ireland Honorary Life Membership
Billy Kennedy has been awarded with honorary life membership of Cycling Ireland. Billy has played a leading role in cycling administration since the age of 17 when he became secretary of the National Cycling Association. His contribution to Irish Cycling continued for many years to come as he held various roles...
MSD Ireland’s Ballydine site to expand
MSD Ireland’s Ballydine site to expand
A national newspaper report has stated that MSD near Carrick on Suir is to expand with a plan to invest €140m. This will lead to 300 building jobs over the 18 month construction period after a planning application was lodged with the Tipperary Council. It is stated in the submission that it is a single line facility....
Sophia’s family thank ‘compassionate’ Carrick
Sophia’s family thank ‘compassionate’ Carrick
Eoghan Dalton The parents of a young girl who died tragically last week have thanked people across Carrick-on-Suir for their support through recent days. They paid tribute to the “compassionate people” of Carrick who “carried us” in the wake of the heart-breaking death. Over €60,000 has...
Councillors ‘disappointed’ with Minister’s response on St. Brigid’s Hospital
Councillors ‘disappointed’ with Minister’s response on St. Brigid’s Hospital
Kieran Foley Councillors in County Waterford have expressed disappointment at a response from the Minister of Health in relation to their concerns over St Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir. There have been ongoing calls for the HSE to revisit its decision to discontinue the hospital’s role as a short-stay inpatient...