Members of the public were today encouraged to play their part in the protection and improvement of Northern Ireland waterways. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will be holding a series of Water Information Days which will provide the public with an opportunity to speak to NIEA staff about draft River Basin Plans to improve…
Month: March 2009
Circle One Irish National Surfing Championships
The Causeway Coast Surf Club will host the Circle One Irish National Surfing Championships at East Strand, Portrush, Co Antrim on the 7/8 March supported by Coleraine Borough Council, Ocean Warriors Surf Shop and Monster Energy Drinks. Eight national titles will be awarded at the event in the following categories- Open Surf, Women’s Surf, Longboard,…
DEEHAN: HOSPITAL CUTS COULD COST LIVES
SDLP Omagh Town Councillor Dr Josephine Deehan has said the closure of In-patient care services in Tyrone County Hospital could cost lives. Speaking at last night’s vigil at the hospital she said: “I think when history looks back at this decision, it will be illustrated that this was a wrong decision and it really does…
GALLAGHER: FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS CONFIRMED FOR OMAGH
Speaking during Assembly Question time yesterday, SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher got confirmation that funding arrangements for the new hospital at Omagh are in place. Mr Gallagher said: “From the answer obtained from the Health Minister it now appears that there will be no delay in the timescale of the project. It…
First Aid Courses to Suit Everyone
Emergency medical Supplies (EMS) Magherafelt are taking bookings for Emergency First Aid Course 25 March and 1 April, The course will run from 7pm to 9pm on each evening First Aid at Work course 1,8,15 and 22 May, The course will run from 9am to 4.30pm each day Paeds EFA course 24 and 31 March….
President McAleese Officially Launches UNESCO Chair at NUI Galway
Wednesday, 4 March, 2009: President of Ireland, Mary McAleese will today (Wednesday, 4 March) visit NUI Galway to officially launch the UNESCO Chair for Children, Youth and Civic Engagement. The UNESCO Chair is the first awarded in the Republic of Ireland, and President McAleese described it as a ‘fitting endorsement by peers worldwide of the…
PM’s ANNOUNCEMENT BACKS BWEA FINDINGS
Wind, wave and tidal energy will create jobs BWEA, UK’s leading renewable energy trade association, welcomed the Prime Minister’s endorsement today of the enormous potential of renewable energy to create employment in the UK. Studies published by BWEA in October 2008, concluded that wind, wave and tidal energy projects could drive job creation and stimulate…
MINISTER CONDEMNS ATTACK ON TRUST MEMBERS
Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has condemned attacks on members of the Western Trust which caused significant disruption to yesterday’s (Thursday) Trust board meeting in Omagh. The Minister said: “The disgraceful behaviour of the protestors at the Western Trust’s board meeting should be condemned by everyone. “I do not dispute the rights of people to make…