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DUBLIN FOOTBALLER TO LAUNCH ‘HALFTIMETALK’ MOVEMENT AT MANSION HOUSE DUBLIN

2/28/2018

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A new charitable movement ‘HalfTimeTalk’ set up by 5-time All-Ireland winning Dublin GAA Superstar and Ballymun native Philly McMahon is to launch this Thurdsay, 22nd of February. The event is kindly being hosted by Lord Mayor Mícheál MacDonncha at the Oak Room at Dublin’s Mansion House.
 
HalfTimeTalk is a 16 week programme comprised of 14 participants which aims to engage, educate and empower young people between the age of 18 and 29 who live in communities that are disproportionally exposed to high-levels of deprivation, low educational attainment, high unemployment and high-levels of drug use. The movement equips participants with the necessary skills to unlock their potential and empowers them to make better choices. It is potentially a life changing experience, which will help young people turn their lives around.
 
Growing up, Philly’s community of Ballymun was exposed to these challenges and he believes that community still plays a fundamental part in shaping who we become. Philly saw sport as a diversion and found that it instilled a framework of positive reinforcement in his life.
 
Philly McMahon stated “Everyone needs a half time talk to reflect on what has gone before and to put strategies and focus in place to do better in the second half.  Losing my brother John in 2012 inspired me to go down a more positive pathway. John is my biggest role model and he is my motivation for setting up the charity. I believe that had HalfTimeTalk been in place when John was facing adversity, he might have gotten to play a better second half”. 
 
There are currently high levels of long term unemployed young people on the live register in Ireland. Significant strides have been made in addressing the needs of unemployed young people in Ballymun, however with over 280 young people unemployed for six months or less and over 255 unemployed between 1 – 5 years, further work and improvements are required.
 
The HalfTimeTalk movement will initially be introduced in the Ballymun and Whitehall areas, with three programmes taking place in year one. In year two, HalfTimeTalk plans on expanding on the amount of programmes taking place  across Dublin, with ambitions to roll the movement out nationwide in year three.
 
Professor Brian MacCraith of DCU commented, “I am delighted to support and endorse ‘HalfTimeTalk’. It’s a wonderful example of a social enterprise that provides a pathway to success through training and experiential learning. While DCU is very proud of the sporting and career achievements of our Alumnus, for Philly we are even more proud of his work to empower those encountering disadvantage.”
 
Each participant on the programme will be assigned their very own mentor and a suitable pathway will be identified for them, whether it be education, an apprenticeship, work placement or general life skills. The mentors for HalfTimeTalk are champions within their own communities all over Ireland, who will support the participants on their personal journey as they develop themselves through mental and physical health, improving their self-belief and confidence.
 
 The participants will also engage with employers and will be given support and guidance in seeking their own employment opportunities.
 
Board Chair Maureen King added, “I have the privilege of working alongside Philly and the voluntary Board of HalfTimeTalk and we are all motivated to transform people's lives. We are aware of the barriers to employment that mental health, addiction and socio economic factors can have and we believe by showing compassion to young people and providing the support of a role model in their local community HalfTimeTalk can help young people choose more positive pathways in life”.

 
ENDS
 
 
For more information contact
 
Verity Morrison
Insight Consultants
[email protected]
01 293 99 77
 
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ENTERTAINMENT LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED FOR  FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN DROGHEDA 2018

2/28/2018

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Three strategic locations have been identified in Drogheda for the Gig Rig, the Dome and a location for Fleadh TV as part of the preparations for Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2018.
 
The Fleadh executive committee undertook an exhaustive process in order to identify the best and most strategically located venues. Subject to final approval of the event licence application, the Gig Rig will be located at Bolton Square, St. Dominick’s Park has been identified as a location for the 2,000-seater Dome and Fleadh TV will be based at North Quay.
 
The Chairperson of the Fleadh executive committee LoLo Robinson said “another hurdle has been cleared, paving the way for a major announcement in the coming weeks regarding the acts set to perform as part of the Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2018”.
 
Lolo Robinson added that a consultation process was undertaken some time ago amongst Gardaí, town planners, and residents in order to identify the most appropriate and convenient locations in Drogheda.
 
400,000 visitors are expected to visit the Fleadh during the week-long festival in August, with 30% of these predicted to travel from overseas. A full programme of events is due to be announced in the coming weeks.
 
 
 
ENDS
 
 
 
For more information contact
Alan Cantwell | Insight Consultants
086 814 7855 | 01 293 9977
[email protected]
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JOIN OUR TEAM - DIGITAL CLIENT MANAGER

2/27/2018

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Due to continued growth, Insight Consultants is seeking a talented Client Manager to join our award winning team. The position offers an excellent career opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team working across our digital and online PR division.  
 
Based in Sandyford, Dublin, our award-winning team of talented, experienced professionals work with valued clients across a range of sectors.


We are recruiting a dynamic, dedicated, ambitious and creative professional to join a fast paced and innovative expanding team who is naturally passionate about the digital landscape.
 
 
Responsibillities Include:
 
  • Liase with various digital clients regarding their campaign requirements and specifications for upcoming projects inclusive of content creation and idea generation.
  • Design, build and maintain client's social media presence.
  • Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns, utilising a range of techniques including social media, email marketing, paid search, SEO, PPC and display advertising.
  • Managing influencer and collaborative marketing campaigns.
  • Measure and report on the performance of all digital marketing campaigns.
  • Updating and managing website content on behalf of clients.
  • Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies.
  • Developing and delivering new business proposals.
 
 
Requirements:
 
  • 2+ years experience as Digital Marketing Manager.
  • Degree or diploma in Digital Marketing or related discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of managing social media campaigns, website metrics and understanding of online best practices.
  • Demonstrable experience with email marketing, lead generation and SEO.
  • Experience in writing business proposals, strategy and tender applications .
  • Experience in effectively managing online advertising campaigns to include social media advertising, display advertising, remarketing campaigns, paid search.
  • Experience in affiliate marketing, video campaigns and content marketing is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of HTML and CSS is desirable.
 
Salary dependent on relevant experience.
 
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter quoting reference “Digital Client Manager” clearly in the subject header to: [email protected]
 
Closing date for application is 3pm on Wednesday 7th March 2018.

Company
Insight Consultants

Location
Suite 12, The Mall, Beacon Court, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 DX56

Apply by
Wednesday, March 7th 2018

Position / Title
Digital Client Manager

Contract Type
Permanent Contract

How To Apply
 
Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
 
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IRISH MOTOR INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN A CHALLENGING MARKET

2/26/2018

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The SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) held its 65th Annual Dinner at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin last night where SIMI President Gavin Hydes welcomed over 700 senior Motor Industry figures and guests. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards partnership with sponsor Bank of Ireland Finance. The awards, in this their eight year, were announced by presenter Oliver Callan.
Selection of the award winners, those companies that demonstrated an award-winning level of excellence and best practice over the last 12 months, was adjudicated by an independent panel. Open to all sectors of the Irish Motor Industry, eight Award Categories in total were presented by Brian Cooke Deputy Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Derek McDermott, Managing Director of Bank of Ireland Finance, the event sponsors. A special recognition award, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, was presented to Philip Skelton for his work on the ‘Stayin Alive at 1.5 campaign’ in which he worked to include both cyclists and motorists in order to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists and the importance of motorists keeping a safe distance when overtaking them.
 
Category Award Winners on the night were
 
Franchised Sales Operation of the Year - MSL Ballsbridge Motors, 162 Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4
Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year- Tony Burke Motors Ltd, Ballybrit, Co Galway
Commercial Vehicle Operation of the Year - MUTEC Naas Road, Dublin 12
Independent Sales Operation of the Year - Airways Motor Company Ltd Unit 5 Gerry Larkin Industrial Estate, Forest Road, Swords, Co Dublin
Independent Aftersales Operation of the Year - Auto Assure Ltd Grays Lane, Park Street, Dundalk, Co Louth
Bodyshop of the Year - Tadg Riordan Motors Ltd, Ashbourne, Co Meath
Vehicle Recovery Operator of the Year - Hamill Rentals Ltd, Old Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Motor Factor of the Year - Rathgar Motor Factors Ltd T/a Parts For Cars 66-67 Rathgar Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6
SIMI/RSA Outstanding Achievement Award - Philip Skelton for his work on the ‘Stayin Alive at 1.5 campaign’

Prior to the awards announcement, SIMI President Gavin Hydes addressed the large attendance remarking that the night was a celebration of the Motor Industry. “An industry that has collected €1.49 billion from car sales and around €5 billion in all motoring taxes last year.  An Industry that employs over 42,000 people throughout Ireland and despite the current Brexit-driven challenges faced by our Sector, ours is an Industry that endeavours to excel in the services that we provide to our customers.”
Last year saw a decline in both new car and commercial vehicle registrations, with a similar outcome projected for 2018, while the used import market is set to grow.
Mr Hydes stated that “the uncertainty experienced from Brexit in 2017 will continue to be a feature of the market in 2018. The volume of imported used cars will further increase this year which will impact on the new car market and on government tax revenues. He underlined the Motor Industry’s commitment to work with the other stakeholders to deliver the required reductions in CO2 and other emissions and highlighted the anomaly whereby Ireland is also, at the same time, welcoming on to our roads tens of thousands of older more polluting cars that are unwanted in UK cities.”
He called for a more logical approach, allowed under EU law, to ensure that any vehicle about which there is an environmental or safety concern, is checked and required to meet the appropriate standards before it enters service here, in order to protect consumers and the environment.
The President also commented on the dynamic career opportunities available within the many diverse sectors across the Industry and called on Motor Industry businesses to focus on increasing the intake of apprentices in order to safe-guard against potential future shortages.

In closing, the President praised the companies who were shortlisted for each of the SIMI Motor Industry Award categories.
 
Derek McDermott Managing Director of Bank of Ireland Finance commented
“Bank of Ireland Finance is delighted to partner with the Society of the Irish Motor Industry Awards for the fourth consecutive year to recognise outstanding achievement and excellence within the Industry. Banking, along with the motor industry, is going through change at a pace never experienced before. However, regardless of technological change across both industries, the core principle remains constant. Keeping customers at the centre of everything we do is the main purpose for our Franchise partners, Dealers and the team at Bank of Ireland Finance. While the external environment will always evolve and change, our focus on delivering value, transparency and quality service for customers will never waver.”



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Notes for editors
Link to Pictures
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Pic 1 Franchised Sales Operation of the Year - MSL Ballsbridge Motors, Noel Rabbitte
Pic 2 Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year - Tony Burke Motors, Tony Burke
Pic 3 Commercial Vehicle Operation of the Year - MUTEC, John Connolly
Pic 4 Independent Sales Operation of the Year - Airways Motor Company, Brian Farrell
Pic 5 Independent Aftersales Operation of the Year - Auto Assure Ltd , Adrian Sherman, Shane Moyles & Eoin McGuinness
Pic 6 Bodyshop of the Year - Tadg Riordan Motors, Tadg Riordan & Terry Rooney
Pic 7 Vehicle Recovery Operator of the Year - Hamills Recovery, Peter Hamill & Brian Hamill
Pic 8 Motor Factor of the Year - Rathgar Motor Factors Ltd T/a Parts for Cars, Gary Murphy, Conor Parson, George Tohill & Derek Tohill


Further information contact
Alan Cantwell | Insight Consultants
01/2939977 | 086 8147855 | [email protected]
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SIMI - NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS FOR JANUARY DOWN IN COUNTY DUBLIN - Press Release

2/7/2018

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NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS FOR JANUARY DOWN IN COUNTY DUBLIN
 
 
·      181 January car sales drop by 4.22% in Dublin
·      Nationally sales dip by 4.8%
·      2018 forecast of new car sales 118,220 -10%, used import market 114,950 +20%
·      New car registrations 2017, totalled 131,355 -10.4% on 2016
·       €1.49 Billion Exchequer contribution from car sales 2017 -1.5% on
        2016
·      Cost of Motoring: Average price of a new car down 2%, Petrol prices up 4.2%,
·      Diesel prices up 3.6% on December 2016, Insurance Costs December 2017 10.9% lower than December 2016.                       Average motor insurance costs in December 2017 41.7% higher than December 2013.
·       DoneDeal Motor Ads Published in 2017: 1,065,699. 7% increase from 2016.
·      The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) issued the official 181 new vehicle registration figures for January along          with their final SIMI/DoneDeal Quarterly Motor Industry Review of 2017.
 
Car sales figures for the month of January show 181 registrations for Co. Dublin down from 13,338 to 12,775 on the same period last year, representing a decrease of 4.22%. Nationally, 181 registrations are down -4.8% (37,125) compared to January 2017 (39,003). Light Commercials are currently up 6.3% (6,728) compared to January last year (6,329), while HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are down-11.84% (402) in comparison to January 2017 (456).
 
The SIMI/DoneDeal Report highlights a number of price decreases in the cost of motoring. The average price of a new car in 2017 was 2% lower than a year earlier, while the cost of motor insurance in December 2017 was 10.9% lower than it was a year earlier. However, the cost of fuel increased with Petrol prices up 4.2% and Diesel prices up 3.6% last year.
 
The report also shows Ireland’s strong economic performance last year but despite high levels of consumer confidence, the Motor Industry faced a significant and uncertain year with monthly declines in new car registrations figures, reflecting the substantial impact of Brexit. Used car imports increased by 29.5% in 2017 aided by the weakness in sterling and this also impacted on new car sales volumes by dampening the residual value of Irish used cars this increasing the cost to change for consumers. Looking ahead to 2018, economic factors look positive however Brexit related uncertainty looks set to continue.
 
Jim Power Economist and author of the SIMI/DoneDeal Report commented: “In normal circumstances, the positive economic backdrop would be expected to deliver growth of up to 10% in the new car market in 2018. However, the distortionary impact of sterling weakness and the associated surge in used imports from the UK will in all likelihood more than offset the positive economics. For 2018, the used import market is projected to grow by 20% to reach 114,950. New car registrations in 2018 are forecast at 118,220, which would represent a decline of 10% on the 2017 outturn.” 
 
Director General of SIMI - Alan Nolan further commented: “2017 finished down 10.4% as anticipated and also recorded a shift in the market-share of Diesel cars from 70% to 65%. The same trends have been apparent in January’s new car sales, which have delivered a steady start to the 181registration period but Brexit has continued to impact with new car sales down 4.8% while used car import registrations are up 20% compared to January last year. Diesel continues to be the choice of engine for over half of Irish new car buyers however the noticeable trend towards petrol and hybrid vehicles which started last year has continued in 2018. We expect this pattern of sales mix to continue for the rest of the year. While the number of Electric cars registered in January (104) shows a decline on January 2017 (168), this is a timing issue with supply and later new model delivery dates. The Sector remains confident that EV registrations will increase significantly in 2018.” 
 
Simon Andreucetti, Strategic Account Director of DoneDeal’s Motor section highlighted: "With a projected year-on-year sales surge of 20% in 2018, the statistics in this report highlight the impact that the used import market is having on the Irish motor landscape. The tax take from used car sales was up 34% last year, and, on DoneDeal, we too have continued to see growth, with over 1.1 million car ads placed on the site in 2017. This represents an increase of 7.5% compared to 2016 and now, just over one in every two motor ads placed on DoneDeal is by a car dealer."
 
For further information please contact Jim Power on 087 2431731 / [email protected]
 
Teresa Noone from SIMI on 01-6761690 / 087 792 8844 / [email protected]
 
Alan Cantwell from Insight Consultants on 01-2939977 / 086 8147855 / [email protected]
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The Carole Nash RIAC National Classic Car Show Press Release

2/7/2018

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​IRELAND’S BIGGEST AND BEST CLASSIC CAR SHOW RETURNS TO DUBLIN
 
CAROLE NASH ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE RIAC 
NATIONAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW THIS MARCH
 
The fourth RIAC National Classic Car Show returns to Dublin this March with leading classic car and motorcycle insurance broker, Carole Nash, being named as the title sponsor.
 
The theme of this year’s show will be ‘Celebrating Italian Car Design’ and is set to be held at the RDS, Simmonscourt Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March 2018.
 
The Italian theme will be prominent throughout the show with some of the world’s most prestigious Italian designed cars and show stopping supercars.
 
Visitors can expect to admire the iconic Italian cars such as Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Abarth cars - many of which will never have been seen at an Irish classic car show. Of particular note will be the Maserati 105S racecar that is featured in all printed material to highlight the show. The main feature area will be an exceptional display of Ferrari supercars reflecting the distinguished history of this iconic brand.
 
Another feature display that is sure to be a favourite is the display of Micro Cars featuring six iconic cars, ranging from a rare Zandapp Janus to the smallest BMW ever made - the 300cc Isetta.
 
Two American Pumper Fire Engines will also be a big draw for many and add an international flavour to the exciting show.
 
The team at Carole Nash will be on hand throughout the weekend to offer discounted insurance to attendees, as well as launching an exciting new product. TV personality Fuzz Townsend will also be on the stand on Saturday and visitors will be able to ask questions and get a selfie with him.
 
RIAC Chairman Arthur Collier said “The Club is delighted to once again be bringing this event to the public as it serves as a showcase for the Old Car Movement that brings so much enjoyment to so many enthusiasts throughout Ireland. We are also delighted to be working with Carole Nash Insurance to further enhance the show as Ireland's most prestigious Classic Car Show.”
 
 
Head of Marketing at Carole Nash, Rebecca Donohue, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to be the title sponsor of this year’s RIAC National Classic Car show. We have a full schedule on the Carole Nash stand, including an exciting announcement, so be sure to drop by and say hello - we look forward to seeing you there.”
 
The Carole Nash RIAC National Classic Car Show is supported by the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club and the Irish Vintage Scene magazine.
 
Ticket information:
Early bird tickets are available online for €13.50 = 25% discount.
Purchase tickets on arrival for €18
 
 
https://www.classiccarshow.ie/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RIACCARSHOW 
Instagram: @RIACCARSHOW
 
Website: www.carolenash.com 
Facebook: @insidebikes 
witter: @Insidebikes
 
 
For further press information please contact:
 
Verity Morrison
[email protected]
01 293 9977 / 087 4112331
 
OR
 
Niamh Reddy
[email protected]
01 293 9977 / 086 320 1767
 
ENDS
 
 
About the Royal Irish Automobile Club
 
The Royal Irish Automobile Club, founded in 1901, organised Ireland’s first Motor Shows in 1907 and 1908 and promise a fascinating display of vehicles new to the Show in 2018, with many unique cars not seen before.

About Carole Nash Insurance

Carole Nash was ranked as the UK’s 44th biggest insurance broker by Insurance Times magazine in 2017 Winners of the Personal Lines Broking Innovation of the Year award for 'Bikers Only' at the British Insurance Awards 2016 Winners of the Industry’s prestigious Insurance Times awards for Excellence in Motor Broking and Personal Lines Broker of the Year 2015The company employs around 400 staff in the UK and Ireland, and provides insurance for over 300,000 classic, vintage, modern, custom and off-road motorcycles – equivalent to around 25 per cent of all licensed machines. 
Carole Nash is a trading style of Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd registered in England and Wales No 2600841. Carole Nash Insurance Consultants Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority


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Drogheda Fleadh 2018 Press Release

2/6/2018

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PEOPLE OF DROGHEDA ASKED TO WELCOME VISITORS INTO THEIR HOMES

The people of Drogheda are being asked to welcome some of the many thousands of visitors expected to attend Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann during the summer into their homes.

The Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann organising committee is calling on the people of Drogheda to consider renting out a spare room, or their entire home, to some of the visitors who will attend the festival in August.
400,000+ visitors from Ireland and around the world will participate in the Fleadh experience, many of whom have already expressed an interest in staying with local families in order to enjoy a traditional unique experience.
 
The Chairperson of the Drogheda Fleadh 2018 organising committee, Lolo Robinson said“I expect the people of Drogheda to respond positively in their thousands to this long standing tradition of renting out rooms during the Fleadh. The people of county Louth are no strangers to opening up their homes to visitors and giving them a Céad Mile Fáilte to remember.”
She added that renting out a room would give the visitors a first-hand experience of what a real Irish welcome is and will also allow those participating in the scheme to earn some money.

Applying online is just a click away. People can register their interest in taking part by
​visiting 
www.droghedacomhaltas.com/accommodation or by emailing [email protected]
 
 
For more information please contact:
Alan Cantwell | Insight Consultants
(01) 293 99 77 | [email protected]
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