2009 March 02 | Thurles Information

Fairtrade – Visit Gaelscoil Durlas Éile.

Fairtrade is the people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. Fairtrade is needed more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for both people and planet.

Speaking at Gaelscoil Durlas Éile today to a large audience on the benefits of supporting Fairtrade, [...]

Do You Have Collateral?

Seventy five year old Paddy wanted a loan of €1000 from his local bank.
The Bank Manager viewed his loan application with rather obvious apprehension.

“Paddy for what purpose do you need this money?” he asked.
“Sure I wants to visit me daughter across the water in England” was the response.
“Paddy, you will appreciate I hope, that €1000 is [...]