Confirmed Whale Sighting off Howth

There has been a confirmed sighting of a humpback whale in waters off Howth Head, Co. Dublin.

The animal, believed to be an adult, was photographed on Thursday, 15th July 2010 within metres of the Cardinal marker, between Howth Harbour and Ireland's Eye.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says it is the first sighting of a humpback in the eastern Irish Sea for 20 years and one of only a handful of validated recordings in Irish waters in the past century.

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

2010 Bud Light Tag All-Ireland Championships - Sutton

The 2010 Bud Light Tag All-Ireland Championships shall take place at Suttonians R.F.C. on Saturday, 7th August 2010.

A record number of teams from all over Ireland shall gather to compete for the titles in their respective mixed grades.

For more information regarding the event, please log onto: http://www.irishrugby.ie/15242_21360.php

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager

Over 66 years of age? Travel by train to the Marine Hotel for FREE with the Golden Trekker

Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as you travel across Ireland by train.

If you are aged 66 years and over, you can now enjoy travel across the island of Ireland using the FREE Golden Trekker.

The scheme is valid on all DART, Commuter and Intercity rail services within the Republic of Ireland, and is open to all overseas visitors regardless of their nationality.

Each Golden Trekker gives you 4 days of free rail travel!

To avail of your Golden Trekker, call Tourism Ireland on 1800 SHAMROCK (7426 7625).

Sarah Ann McGrath - Assistant HR Manager