Are you game for Top of the Class?
Play, learn and have fun with the new Irish board game Top of the Class, set to be at the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year
Two friends have launched an exciting new Irish board game, Top of the Class, ahead of the busy Christmas season. The game incorporates family fun and learning. Suitable for the whole family from age six to 99, the new general knowledge and trivia board game will teach players a thing or two and bring back some childhood memories for those big kids in the household!
Hero Pup Named Petmania Puppy of the Year 2021
Petmania, along with competition partner’s BETA, has announced the winner of the Puppy of the Year 2021. The news has set one Sligo dog’s tail wagging. In an online announcement on Friday 29th of October, Petmania fans discovered that the winning pooch is Orca, a male Great Dane puppy from Sligo and who was born on the 8th May 2021.
ENERGY STORAGE A VITAL PART OF ENERGY SECURITY SOLUTION
LAUNCH OF “THE MISSING LINK”
“The Missing Link – The value of energy storage in an All-Island market” a study commissioned by the Irish Energy Storage Association (IESA) was launched today by Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and Heritage at the offices of 3cea in the Kilkenny Research and Innovation Centre. The study was carried out on behalf of IESA by AFRY, the Swedish based international engineering and design consultancy.
Dying Dublin tree inspires magical charity book for Children
Charity founder Debbie Deegan writes ‘The Tree by the Sea’
A much loved, but withering Cypress tree in the UNESCO Award Winning Dublin Bay Biosphere at Bull Island was the inspiration for charity founder Debbie Deegan to write a children’s book. ‘The Tree by the Sea’ is a nearly true story filled with animals, magic, and hope. Can Katie the Bee save the animal’s home?
Fall for Kilkenny this Autumn
Michelin starred chef shortlisted at Pembroke Kilkenny
There is lots to celebrate this Autumn at Pembroke Kilkenny. Stathams Bar and Restaurant has launched its new Autumn menu showcasing the best local produce carefully prepared by its newly appointed Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Ken Harker. Ken Harker, Executive Chef, and Stathams by Pembroke Kilkenny have been shortlisted for a Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year Awards. Stathams are in the running for Best Casual Dining Leinster, whilst Ken Harker is shortlisted for the Best Chef award.
150 Free energy audits for Irish businesses
Information Session for businesses to begin their sustainable journey
Businesses can now access free energy audits under the Climate Active Neighbourhoods Capitalisation Project (CANCap).
Reptile Awareness Day, Thursday October 21st
Seven Tips for Keeping Reptiles Pets in Ireland
Thursday, October 21st is Reptile Awareness Day. A recent report in the Irish Vet Journal* revealed the prevalence of exotic pet ownership in Ireland. It was determined that 34 per cent of Irish households have an exotic pet with more than 10 per cent of pet-owning households owning only exotic pets. Research conducted by the National Exotic Animal Sanctuary (NEAS), in 2015 suggested that Ireland is home to more than 100,000 reptile pets. Read more
Private cloud is cyber security silver lining
Company bosses must give security the same attention as the P & L sheet
The recent migration to the cloud has led to numerous security problems across the globe, a recent example being the HSE ransomware attack in May which compromised thousands of patients’ medical treatments and personal data.
Celebrate World Animal Day with Petmania
Dr Bobby Ortiz, aka ‘Dogtor Bob’ announced as brand ambassador
Irish pet care specialist, Petmania, has launched a free online resource for pet owners. The launch coincides with World Animal Day on Monday, October 4th 2021 and World Animal Week, a time dedicated to raising the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Read more