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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 |
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The Rural Development Minister, Michelle O’Neill, recently met with Consumer Focus post to discuss developments in postal services and the post office network in Northern Ireland. Rural postal services are the backbone of many rural communities. It was therefore reassuring to hear the Minister outlining her desire to support rural post offices and to ensure the needs of rural communities are fully considered as part of the future provision of postal services. Highlighting the valued contribution of post offices to local community life, Minister O’Neill said: “Within rural communities the local post office is more than just a service provider. It is a place to meet up with neighbours and catch up with local news. This opportunity for social interaction is of enormous benefit to some of the most isolated and vulnerable groups in rural areas and can help address feelings of exclusion and isolation.” |
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Monday, 22 August 2011 |
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The Irish Game and Country Fair is taking place at Birr Castle, Co. Offaly, this coming weekend. During the course of the weekend there will be a superb angling village with casting competitions, tuition and displays; fantastic displays in the main arena and a wide range of stands offering a large array of items; from fine food and crafts to country clothing and guns. In addition, there will be plenty of family entertainment including a living history village, and all within the picturesque surroundings of Birr Castle, near Birr. As usual, CAI will have an extensive marquee which includes the Wild Deer Association of Ireland, renowned stick carver, Lindsay Carlisle, BADA UK (promoting tick awareness), and a display on the history of grouse amongst other things. In addition, this is the last chance to enter our free prize draw for a fantastic day out at Belle Isle Estate on Saturday 29 October 2011. So why not come along; we would be delighted to see you. For more information on the Irish Game and Country Fair, visit www.irishgameandcountryfair.com |
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Friday, 19 August 2011 |
 As we approach 1st September and a new shooting season on Lough Erne, we would like to remind you that shooting permits are required to shoot over the accredited foreshore of the Lough in the areas where the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) owns the shooting rights. |
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Friday, 19 August 2011 |
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The Wild Duck Inn, Lisbellaw was the venue on Wednesday night (17 August) for a meeting of the affiliated clubs of Lough Erne Wildfowlers Council (LEWC). This meeting was held to discuss the warden scheme which is part of LEWC’s ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL). |
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 |
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 TIDY Northern Ireland, in association with Coca-Cola, is running the Coast Care Awards for the third year in Northern Ireland. Designed to acknowledge the excellent work of individuals and groups involved in the Coast Care Programme, the awards recognise the vital role that volunteers play in protecting the NI coastline and inland waterways, which are enjoyed by over 2 million visitors per year.
Patricia Magee, National Coastal Officer, commented, “We want to highlight to the public the good work being done by our volunteers. These awards should act as an inspiration; hopefully their example will be followed by others and we will see many more volunteers around the country caring for our beautiful coast.” |
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