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Nearly half the children surveyed in drought-hit northern Kenya had eaten no food for a whole day – with those separated from their parents faring even worse, shocking figures reveal.

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Like most towns in Ireland, Galway was used to food shortages; they had occurred here in 1816, 1817, 1822, 1831, and in 1842 there were food riots in the city. Nobody, however, was prepared for what happened in 1845 when the potato crop failed. As winter approached, the situation did not seem any worse than usual, though people were concerned about food being exported from the docks while there was a shortage locally.

The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Gerard Kilcommins has called on Ireland to “build on its achievements of the past” and continue strong support for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the west and nationwide, at an event to mark the organisation’s 50th Anniversary which took place in Galway last week.

Suicide is a serious and devastating issue and it is not a word which should be bandied about recklessly and without proper thought.

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“Coffee drinkers throughout Mayo can make a real difference for communities in developing nations if they choose coffees and teas that are Fairtrade certified,” said Patrick Bewley as he launched Bewley’s 2011 Fairtrade Fortnight activities which run until March 13 and include a fairtrade partnership with local convenience retailer Mace.

Contrary to what might be expected during the recession, Fairtrade sales continue to grow in Kilkenny. In 2010 consumer spending on Fairtrade Certified products grew by an impressive 17 per cent, from €118 million in 2009 to €138 million in 2010. Ireland now has one of the highest per capita spends on Fairtrade Certified products anywhere in the world.

Midlands Simon Community are asking people to show their solidarity with those experiencing homelessness by joining Team Midlands Simon for a sporting event or challenge. Whether it’s a triathlon or an egg and spoon race, Team Midlands Simon needs you to take the challenge this year and help end homelessness through sport.

Kilkenny’s homeless action services has dealt with more than 200 people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness through the services of the newly established Kilkenny Homeless Action Team (KHAT).