The statistics on Alzheimer’s disease are alarming on paper. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. In 2010, the estimate had risen to 35.5 million. Barring innovative medical advances (which are pretty likely), and given that the average age […]
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Ever wondered what happens to the unclaimed money from all those overpaid bus tickets? Well, for the past decade, Dublin Bus has been using the money to fund community projects across the city through their Community Spirit Initiative. The initiative […]
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The Government has launched the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan. The document lays out the details of the European-wide scheme, designed to provide work, training opportunities and guidance for young job seekers under the age of 25. “Research shows that spells […]
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The creative design agency Clickworks have become the first Irish company to win an award from the prestigious Design Business Association (DBA). DBA annually dispense the coveted Design Effectiveness Awards for agencies and design teams who produce the finest “strategic […]
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Sandford Brownies (Ranelagh) member Charlotte Dougherty was a special guest at Leinster House in February when the 10-year-old Donnybrook girl claimed top prize in a competition staged by Irish Girl Guides (IGG). To enter the competition, members were required to […]
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Before Aware’s Life Skills Programme, Eric Russell who featured in NewsFour in December 2012 was overweight and depressed. He saw no way out of his spiral until he heard of the Life Skills Programme. “The first introduction booklet says ‘you’re […]
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Instead of throwing away your broken blenders, ripped clothes, or punctured tyres, why not bring them to The Repair Cafe. During the Celtic Tiger we could spend money without giving it a second thought, we would trash any old item […]
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February of this year saw the commencement of a major talent search across the nation, as part of the build-up to the All-Ireland Linguistics Olympiad 2014. More than 750 candidates from across the nation undertook the qualifying challenges, and more […]
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Getting a job in today’s competitive market is a difficult challenge for anyone. Over the course of 2013, the number of women on the live register in Ireland has risen by more than 3%, while for men the figure has […]
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Enterprise Ireland is to invest €600,000 in 12 female-led businesses as part of their new Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs. The new fund, gives female-led start-up companies funding of €50,000 and a clear path to commercial vitality with guidance […]
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