A Galway City-based recruitment company has benefited from the trade mission led to the US by Taoiseach Brian Cowen this week by yesterday (Wednesday) signing a lucrative deal to provide medical staff to hospitals, medical offices, and surgical centres in the US.
Gardai in Athlone are examining CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door enquiries following the discovery of two viable devices at head shops in the town on Wednesday.
A total of 334 submissions and opinions have been received by Westmeath County Council from the public and other interested parties concerning the proposed windfarm between Gaybrook and Miltownpass, by last week’s March 4 deadline for such. The Cootehill-based firm, Gaeltech Energy Ltd, lodged its application with Westmeath County Council on January 29 and a decision is expected by March 25.
A Mayo motorcycle run for the Temple Street Children’s University Hospital will take place on Saturday March 27 from 9am and all bikers are welcome.
The farming community has roundly welcomed the news of Glanbia Co-op’s proposed purchase of Glanbia plc’s Irish interests.