News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

G-LED Lighting manufactures long-life lighting for commercial and industrial businesses aimed at reducing their power consumption, CO2 emissions and electricity costs.

Speaking last night, David Lee, chief executive of G-LED Lighting Europe, said: “We have a lot of friends in Ireland and we think it could be a good place to open up the European market for us.”

Asked if the number of jobs would grow, Mr Lee said: “We will try it here on a phased basis. The first phase will create 10 to 15 jobs by November.
(Source:Sligo Champion)

Tipperary

The next time you walk by the Source Arts Centre in Thurles, have a quick look at the ground. You'll find a stone plaque which informs you that a time capsule lies beneath it and instructions to future Thurles citizens not to unearth it until 2060.

The time capsule was buried as a part of the "Tomorrow" workshop and installation. Young people between 11 and 17 years old participated in the week long workshop, where they attempted to predict the future of Thurles over the next 50 years. The workshop concluded on Saturday evening with the unveiling of their installation, which illustrates their expectations for Thurles 2060, and with the burial of a time capsule.

The time capsule holds number of items. The workshop participants and employees of the Source wrote messages and letters to the people of 2060, as well as submitting newspapers, toys, pictures and a book illustrating the 800 things that everyone should know. Attendees at the launch of the installation were invited to submit their own messages for the future, along with these items.
(Source:Tipperary Star)

Tyrone

Dublin may have a new-look team this season but the Metropolitans meet an old foe in the shape of Tyrone.

Although there are a lot of fresh faces in Pat Gilroy's side, the likes of Alan Brogan, David Henry and Barry Cahill will have unhappy memories of defeats at the hands of the Ulster side at the same stage in 2005 and 2008.

Thankfully, from Gilroy's point of view, recent additions will not carry the same baggage.

The Dubs have had a strange summer. They relinquished the Leinster Championship crown for the first time since 2004, but the Qualifier system has given them the chance to regroup. Tipperary, Armagh and then Louth have been dismissed, with every performance showing slight improvements from the one before.

The problem for the Dubs now is that they need a vast improvement against a Tyrone team that has put together back-to-back Ulster titles for the first time under manager Mickey Harte.
(Source:RTE.ie)

Waterford

A trio from Waterford is joining 17 other young explorers from all over Ireland and setting sail this week for an unforgettable experience as part of the Tall Ships Races 2010.

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Nster.com