An awareness campaign ‘Unstruggle Yourself’ has been launched by Dublin Samaritans to remind people that anyone who is experiencing difficulty, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide can call Dublin Samaritans on freephone 116 123, 24/7 – 365 days a year. Read more
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
Irish environmentalist Duncan Stewart, well-known as the host of RTÉ’s Eco Eye since 2002, will offer his expertise and guidance to businesses across the Southeast. Exclusively available to businesses in the South East, enterprises are invited to attend the free Green for Micro conference on Friday 15th October at 9.30 am, hosted online via Zoom. To register visit: www.localenterprise.ie/Kilkenny
Public voting for this year’s Petmania puppy of the year competition is now open and will remain open until October 6th2021, both in-store and online. To cast a vote online visit the Petmania website www.petmania.ie.
Over 1,500 pawfect puppy entries have been received and verified for this year’s competition to find Ireland’s top-dog. Petmania is asking people from across Ireland to vote for their favourite pooch.
3 Counties Energy Agency (3cea) will hold a free information webinar on how businesses, communities and individuals in the Southeast can save money, become more sustainable and avail of substantial funding via a one-hour Zoom on 21st September from 1-2 pm.
Businesses, SMEs, farmers, tidy towns groups, co-operatives, community groups, schools, sports clubs, public sector, housing associations and individuals are urged to register for the free information webinar via www.3cea.ie/news as it is expected to receive a high level of interest. Read more
Whether it’s returning to the office or going back to school, leaving a puppy or adult dog at home alone isn’t an easy task. Dawn Greer, agility trainer and fifteen-year competitor representing Ireland in agility at Crufts, World Agility Championships and the European Open gives her expert advice on how to deal with separation anxiety in adult dogs and puppies. What to do and how to help your furry friend.
With extreme weather events in the news almost every day, and the science showing that our behaviour is slowly and relentlessly heating the planet, more people recognise the need to change. Many Irish businesses are examining their options to move towards carbon neutrality.
KILKENNY County Council’s Arts Office community art project Knitted Together 2 was launched in June. Hundreds of Knitters and crocheters across the county took part in completing eight-inch woollen squares which will become beautiful handmade blankets to donate to local charities.
Petmania.ie, along with sponsors BETA, has launched the hugely popular Puppy of the Year Competition for 2021. Entry opens today, Monday 30th August 2021 and adorable pooches have just three weeks to enter the competition to be in with a chance of becoming Petmania Puppy of the Year 2021. To enter Petmania Puppy of the Year 2021, log on to www.petmania.ie/poty and complete the entry form. Once all entries have been verified, Petmania will open online and in-store voting, where people can vote for their favourite puppy.
