Author: Senior Times

Overnight trips from the Republic to Northern Ireland reached record levels in 2022, topping one million for the first time, with huge increases also evident for spend by Republic of Ireland visitors According to figures released by the Central Statistics Office there were more than 1.1m overnight trips by visitors from the Republic to Northern Ireland in 2022, compared to 756,000 in 2019, a 51% rise. In addition, a total of 2.6m nights were spent in Northern Ireland by visitors from the Republic in 2022, a 42% increase on the 1.9m nights in 2019. The money spent by visitors from the Republic…

We are delighted to be able to announce a cooking demonstration each day at 1.30pm from Chef, writer and restaurateur JP McMahon at the 50 Plus Show in the Galmont Hotel on the 6th & 7th of June JP McMahon JP McMahon is a chef, restaurateur and author. He is the culinary director of the EatGalway Restaurant Group, which comprises Aniar, Cava Bodega, and Tartare café + wine bar. He also runs the Aniar Boutique Cookery School. Jp is committed to the educational and ethical aspects of food, to buying and supporting the best of local and free-range produce, and…

Join us to discover exciting destinations in 2023. From the beautiful lakes in the north of Italy to the Moorish architecture of Andalucia, Europe has a bounty of cultural and historical places for you to discover.  You might see yourself sailing down some of the most iconic rivers in Europe and beyond, stopping in so many exciting places along the way on a river cruise. Or maybe 2023 is the year that you want to take that trip of a lifetime and discover some faraway or exotic destinations. We’ve put together a list of Travel Departments favourite holiday destinations to…

Conor O’Hagan sat down with Stephen Triffitt of ‘The Definitive Rat Pack’ to talk about their upcoming performances in the National Concert Hall on the 6th May celebrating the music and showmanship of Frank, Dean and Sammy Congratulations to Grace Kelly, Dublin 11 – winner of a pair of tickets to see The Definitive Rat Pack

Threshold is a national charity established in 1978 by Fr Donal O’Mahony, which works hard to prevent homelessness by providing free advice to people who are in housing difficulty and campaigning for a fairer housing system, in the private rental sector. Particularly for households experiencing poverty and exclusion. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, Threshold has been at the heartbeat of communities helping them to stay in their precious and beloved homes, preventing homelessness for decades. The current housing crisis and the recent lifting of the eviction ban is fueling confusion and fear for many renters, which is why…

We are delighted to be announce a new feature at this years event – A Jobs Wall, staffed by Intreo, the Employer Relations Team in the Dept of Social Protection where attendees can get details on current vacancies – full time, casual and part time and provide support with recruitment and training To register to attend The 50 Plus Show in the Galmont Hotel, Galway on the 6th & 7th June  CLICK HERE

Conor meets Brian MacNeice, who is both Chair of Cricket Ireland and an international rugby official, serving as TMO in the recent Six Nations. We cover the growth of Cricket in Ireland from grass roots to Test status, and on the rugby side how he got started as a referee and how the TMO process actually works in the modern game

Driving Life Conor Faughnan. Episode 38. Conor meets Senator Michael McDowell They talk about the life & death of the PDs, Northern Ireland and why he now thinks the St Andrew’s agreement was a mistake, and Sinn Fein’s democratic credentials. Along the way we hear his thoughts on the Irish Left, the Planning System and his reflections on 30-plus years in public life.

To make an enquiry about exhibiting, contact: brian@slp.ie or des@slp.ie To register to attend for free – Click Here