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6 Cork farms finalists for the 2026 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (346+ words) The 12 shortlisted finalists for the 2026 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards have been announced by Ornua and the National Dairy Council, with half of the finalists coming from Cork. Recognised as Ireland’s leading national dairy farming awards programme, the Quality Milk…...
Water is precious - appeal to the public to conserve water
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (196+ words) While most reservoirs, rivers and ground water sources across the country recovered following a wet winter, warmer weather naturally leads to increased demand for treated water, which can place pressure on water supplies across the country. By taking some simple…...
Fuelling up for L.A.
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (190+ words) The Avondhu Newspaper A new three-year partnership between the National Dairy Council and Sport Ireland Institute is set to provide a nutritious dairy-based breakfast five days a week for Ireland’s elite athletes, coaches, and support staff as they prepare for…...
Applications open for 2026 Coca-Cola Thank You Fund
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) Coca-Cola Ireland, and its strategic bottling partner Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, have announced the launch of the 2026 Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. With €100,000 in grant funding available this year, the Fund’s total investment in youth and local community organisations…...
Safefood urges people to use a meat thermometer for barbeques
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) Safefood encourages people to use a meat thermometer and cook to at least 75°C to ensure that barbeque foods like burgers, chicken, sausages, and kebabs are fully cooked and safe to eat. Cooking meat properly kills the bacteria that cause…...
Surplus food benefits Cork community and charity groups
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (581+ words) The Avondhu Newspaper Cork community and charity groups have received the equivalent of over 10 million meals as a result of the partnership between AIB and FoodCloud, with surplus food being redistributed through various initiatives and support services. The latest efforts…...
Tirlán honours suppliers as overall winners and regional champions announced
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) Monday, 27th April, saw Tirlán hold its Dairy and Sustainability Awards 2026, celebrating and rewarding excellence, innovation, and commitment among its family farm milk suppliers. The awards recognise the long-standing commitment of Tirlán’s dedicated suppliers to delivering high-quality, sustainably produced milk from…...
Irish innovation turns food waste into free renewable energy
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (241+ words) A ground-breaking Irish innovation is redefining what it means to live sustainably at home, offering households the opportunity to turn everyday food waste into renewable energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and eliminate reliance on traditional waste systems. Developed by Cork-based…...
Community gardens essential to food security
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (283+ words) Community Gardens Ireland have announced the 2026 all-island virtual Annual Spring Gathering for Community Growing in Ireland will take place online on Saturday, 25th April from 11am to 1pm. The Community Gardens Ireland AGM then continues at 1pm to 1.30pm. It is 100 years since the first…...
Cut food waste - buy seasonal fruit and veg
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (412+ words) As spring begins, Irish households are being encouraged to make simple changes to their weekly shop by choosing seasonal, home-grown produce which will help support local farmers. With this in mind, Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for…...