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The Business of Giving

Published on March 13, 2013 by in Business, In The Papers Today

It was encouraging to learn this week that despite the recession, we are still a nation of givers! Our client Ecclesiastical, a specialist charity insurer, yesterday supported the publication of a groundbreaking new report from not-for-profit advisors 2into3, which has benchmarked the scale of Ireland’s ‘third sector’ for the first time. At a launch breakfast event in Dublin’s IMI, the report author Sinead Kelleher said that income for the sector now accounts for almost €5 billion per annum, employing over 100,000 people. Perhaps more importantly, fundraised income has increased by 3.7%, a welcome indication that the economic downturn has not

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The Magdalene Laundries’ Apology

Published on February 19, 2013 by in Current Affairs, In The Papers Today

They were the forgotten women of Ireland but their stories have been well-documented throughout history. To say that the findings of the McAleese report came as a surprise to the State simply rings untrue, and it is this hesitation and reluctance to take responsibility that has incensed the nation. The handling of the Magdalene Laundries’ report not only highlighted how out of touch the State can be, but also missed out a valuable opportunity to make some amends to those women. The present Government had taken the brave step commissioning the report initially but was then perceived to have fallen

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Happy Feet

Published on January 10, 2013 by in Pic of the Day, Travel

Scientists have made a magnificent discovery of 9,000 emperor penguins in East Antarctica. Activity was identified in 2009 when satellite images picked up large stains in snow, when examined further experts identified as penguin faces. Members of Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Antarctica polar research traveled hoping that their predications of activity would be a reality, Expedition Leader Alain Hubert said, “I knew from the satellite study that there could potentially be an emperor colony east of Darael ice rise.” Little did they know a hidden colony of 9,000 penguins awaited them! It was on the front photo of The Irish Times and  reminds me of the film

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The Pembroke Communications Sports Sentiment Index 2012

Published on December 18, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Press Releases, Sponsorship Opportunities, Sport

For the third year, we, the good people in the Pembroke Communications sports team have commissioned the Sports Sentiment Index and here is a little teaser as to what we as a nation think of the sporting year that was 2012, of its heroes and villains (mostly heroes) and what we think of sport, exercise and our participation levels in same. Key Findings: Only 12% of the population take no part in sport or exercise Walking, running, cycling and swimming attracting huge numbers Katie Taylor winning gold is greatest sporting achievement of 2012 Irish Paralympic team voted “Team of the

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Fundamentals Key to Teeling’s Success

Published on November 20, 2012 by in Business, In The Papers Today

Entrepreneurship is fuelled by risk and the formula for success is not as simple as calculating the cost of failure versus that of the potential reward and ending up in the plus column. John Teeling has been navigating this precarious equation for over 40 years and although he may have his doubters, there is no doubting his belief in long-term investment and his recent track record. Last week, the Teeling chaired Petrel Resources* announced a potential 1 billion barrel discovery in the Porcupine Basin in the Atlantic Ocean offshore Ireland. Petrel had been exploring for oil offshore Ireland 20 years

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Pic of the Day: Bravery Awards

Published on November 13, 2012 by in Pic of the Day

Pictured in today’s Irish Examiner is Garda Brian Dromey with his sons Sean, Paul, Conor, Gerard and David after he received his Scott Medal at Templemore Garda College for facing down a gunman. Every so often we are reminded the vital, and often dangerous, work the Garda Síochána undertake on a daily basis. These awards go a long way to not only recognizing the bravery of the winners but also draw the public’s attention to their actions that often don’t grab the headlines.  

 
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Pic of the Day: Tory Votes

Published on November 9, 2012 by in Pic of the Day

Pictured in the Irish Times is the ballot box arriving on Tory Island. However the paper reports that less than half of those eligible to vote on the islands off Donegal, Mayo and Galway actually voted on the children’s rights referendum yesterday. Voting for the rest of the country takes place tomorrow and if you still undecided we suggest you read the referendum site and get the facts to help you make your decision.  

 
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Irish Times Opts for a Slimmer, Prettier Model

Published on November 6, 2012 by in In The Papers Today, Media

Monday morning arrived with the promise of a slimmer, prettier Irish Times landing on doormats across the country, in what editor Kevin O’Sullivan cites as ‘one of the most significant developments in the paper’s history’. And indeed the clever design bods at Palmer-Watson have created a thing of understated beauty. The brief can only have been ‘improve it, but don’t do anything drastic’. You’d be forgiven for not noticing the change in size (a mere 32mm shaved off the sides), but it should garner you a few less glares on the Dart commute; or the new extra bold Expresso font,

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Pic of the Day: Halloween Fun

Published on November 1, 2012 by in Pic of the Day

Halloween celebrations are over for another year and those who work in the emergency services will be glad of it too. Kids, however, will no doubt be happy with their haul from a successful night of ‘trick or treating’. The Irish Independent featured this lovely photo of Ciara Drummey at the Listowel food fair with what looks like the most original topping on a cup cake!  

 
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Pic of the Day: Surveying Sandy’s Destruction

Published on October 31, 2012 by in Pic of the Day

The full extent of the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy is laid out in full in today’s papers. From flooded subway stations to millions of families without power. Many people will return to find their homes gone as Robert and Laura Connolly, pictured on the front page of today’s Irish Examiner, discovered when they returned to Breezy Point in New York. Aside from this the U.S. is also counting the human cost as 40 people lost their lives across seven states. Follow @Nigeltails

 
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