Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare will host ‘The Big Top’ of Ireland’s national circus this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday (June 15th/16th 2024).
As stated, this award-winning Fossett’s Circus is visiting the country’s most famous medieval castle on Saturday and Sunday June 15th/16th and will feature the very best of international circus acts, including jugglers, aerial acrobats and dare devils.
Ms Charlotte Rebers, (Operations Manager at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park), said, “We are excited to welcome back Fossett’s Circus to the Folk Park. Circus goers will receive free entry to the Castle and Folk Park, which guarantees a fun-filled day out, for families and people of all ages at our visitor attraction.”
Ms Marion Fossett, the ringmaster of Fossett’s Circus has been carrying on a family tradition that has lasted for generations.
Ms Fossett said, “All of our performers and crew have very fond memories of our previous Bunratty visits and this year, we promise to put on an even bigger and better show to the people of the Mid-West Region, which includes the counries of Tipperary, Clare and Limerick . Highlights of our circus include the Globe of Speed featuring FMX Stunt Motorcycle riders, The Wheel of Death, and the thrilling Flying Trapeze high in the roof of the Big Top.”
Ticket bookings for Fossett’s Circus, at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, can be made at HERE. Remember: Each purchased ticket provides free entry to the Castle and Folk Park. Circus Shows will be staged at 1.00pm on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th.
History is being made this weekend with the hosting of the European School Chess Championships taking place in Ireland for the first time.
More than 200 children, aged between 5 and 16 years, from 14 European countries are all participating in the week-long tournament, which takes place at the University of Limerick(UL) and continues until Friday June 7th 2024.
European School Chess Championships taking place in Ireland for the first time.
The Irish Chess Union (ICU) beat off competition from four other countries to win the bid to host the event against four other countries, with the support of UL, Limerick City & County Council and the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau.
“Securing this event is a major milestone in the development of chess in Ireland and demonstrates the ICU’s unwavering commitment to promoting the game nationwide and Ireland as a chess destination for future events,” commented Mr Desmond Beatty,(Chairperson, Irish Chess Union.)
Mr. Beatty said the decision to bring the Championships to Ireland reflects the unprecedented growth the game has experienced since the pandemic.
“Chess has proven to be a source of fun and intellectual stimulation for individuals of all ages and can help improve concentration,” he explained. “As a result, the promotion of chess in schools has increased significantly most notably in the classroom following continuous professional development (CPD) courses for primary school teachers now realising the benefits of chess in education, notably in social skills and critical thinking. Over 10000 children this year have taken part in competitions run by ficheall.ie, the organisation of primary teachers promoting chess.Building on the success of both Glorney Cup and Chessmates internationals, this is a remarkable opportunity for us to showcase Ireland’s thriving chess community, promote the growth of the game, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike,” concluded Mr. Beatty.
All games will be broadcast live on chess.com and lichess.org. Diana Mirza and Antonina Gora, both members of Ireland’s women’s team, will be providing live commentary HERE
Speaking on behalf of UL Conference & Sports Campus, Mr David Ward said, “Attracting the European School Chess Championships to UL, highlights the success of our one stop model with accommodation, catering and venues on site. We look forward to setting the stage for a thrilling tournament in June 2024 and hope that many memorable moments will unfold.”
Ms Karen Brosnahan, (General Manager, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau) said “We are delighted to see the European School Chess Championships coming to Limerick. This is testament to the collaborative efforts of UL, Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau, Limerick City and County Council, and Failte Ireland working together to promote Limerick as a host city and developing strong relationships with the sporting bodies and event organisers. Tournaments like this are highly lucrative, contributing significantly to the local economy.”
To mark ‘Biodiversity Week 2024‘, Tipperary Green Business Network invite you to join them on a guided walk of ‘The Apple Farm’ at Cahir, Co. Tipperary, which will be led jointly by your host Mr Con Trass and Mr Alan Moore, latter of ‘Hedgerows Ireland’.
The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Date and time:Saturday, May 18th, 2024, commencing at 2:30pm until 5:00am. (2 hours 30 minutes).
Location: The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. [Eircode: E21 YX33]
Please do wear suitable weather gear and footwear. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Light refreshments will be available. This is a FREE event, but booking is essential. Contact info@tgbn.ie
The Apple Farm Shop will be open for those of you may wish to stock up on juices, apple cider vinegar, jams etc.
Note: National Biodiversity Week 2024 will run over a 10 day period, from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th of May.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today announced the launch of its new ‘Learning Portal’, latter an easy-to-navigate digital platform designed to consolidate best-in-class compliance training content and resources on food safety and hygiene. The introduction of this new desktop and mobile compatible learning portal aims to strengthen adherence with food safety legal requirements and supplement the food safety training provided by food businesses to their staff.
The new learning portal, now available to more than 51,000 food businesses, is free to use and offers a wealth of specialised content to assist users in keeping up to date with the latest food safety requirements. The learning portal’s materials can be easily incorporated into food safety courses, staff meetings, or used for self-learning, allowing learners to study at their own pace and convenience. It was developed to assist in building compliance by food businesses and it includes eLearning modules, webinars, short videos, and explanatory materials covering a broad range of relevant topics.
Welcoming the new learning resource, Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO, FSAI said: “The launch of the ‘Learning Portal’ underscores our commitment to ensuring the highest level of food safety standards are achieved across Ireland. It is imperative that all food businesses recognise the importance of food safety training and the consequences if their staff are not properly trained. Untrained staff can lead to serious non-compliances, which can put consumers’ health at risk. It is the food business’s legal requirement to ensure the food they are producing, selling or distributing is safe to eat. We believe ongoing training and development is an essential component of every food business. I strongly encourage all food businesses across the country to avail of this free resource to assist in creating an ongoing positive culture of food safety compliance in their business”.
The primary content areas of focus include: Food Safety Culture: This module provides guidance on how to develop and maintain an appropriate food safety culture in a food business, in order to be able to demonstrate this to inspectors and customers. Food safety is legally required to be placed at the core of every food business.
Food Safety Controls in Ireland: This module outlines the role of the FSAI and other official agencies responsible for supervising food businesses in Ireland. It also provides training and information around the latest resources and supports available to food businesses to ensure the highest standards in operational food practices.
Why Food Safety Matters: A module designed to highlight and create understanding around the importance of food safety in protecting the public health and the risks associated with non-compliance.
Product Recall: In line with the latest Irish and EU legislation this topic includes easy to understand short videos outlining what steps need to be taken in the case of a product recall.
The FSAI calls on all food businesses and relevant food professionals to access the new ‘Learning Portal’ and take advantage of its valuable resources to enhance food safety practices across the country.
Cashel Library will host an exciting schedule of events for their annual Bealtaine (Irish-Month of May) Festival, which will kick off on Friday May 3rd next.
Hereunder is a full outline of Bealtaine events happening at Cashel Library, Cashel, in Co. Tipperary, however, do keep in mind that booking is essential to all these free events [Tel. No: 062 63825], with a policy of ‘First come first served.’
Friday, May 3rd – 10:00am: “Sing Your Way Down Memory Lane,” a session with Suzanne Buttimer. Friday, May 3rd – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session, with Bernie Corbett. Tuesday, May 7th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course, with Jennie Hannigan. Friday, May 10th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session, with Bernie Corbett. Saturday May 11th – 10:00am->12:30pm: Memoir Writing Workshop. Monday May 13th – 11:00am->1:00pm: Karoke Sing-A-Long. Tuesday May 14th – 11:00am->1:15pm: ‘Memory Cafe’. Tuesday May 14th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan. Wednesday May 15th – 2:30pm: ‘Hello How Are You?’ Afternoon tea. Friday May 17th – 10:30am: Performance by St John the Baptist Girl School. Friday May 17th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session with Bernie Corbett. Tuesday May 21st – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan. Saturday May 18th – 11:00: Upcycling Workshop with Mairead Kennedy. Monday May 20th – 10:00am: ‘Sketchbook of Ireland’, Workshop. Friday May 24th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session with Bernie Corbett. Saturday May 25th – 10:00am -> 12:30pm: Memoir Writing Workshop. Tuesday May 28th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)
Reminder: Booking is Essential – To Tel.: 062-63825 Please.
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