Patrick James

Jack and Sarah are the most popular baby names in Ireland, according to new official figures.

The Central Statistics Office data shows Sarah retained the top position for girls last year – winning a close race involving Emma, Ella, Katie and Sophie.

More than 1,000 baby boys were called Jack while Sean, Conor, Daniel, and James also made the top five.

Interestingly:

There has been more change in girls’ names. While Emma and Sarah have been in the top five since 1998, Katie has only been in the top five since 2003, Sophie has been in it since 2006 and Ella is in the top five for the first time.

Source: RTÉ.ie

Claire Mark is working on a programme for RTE ‘How Long will you live’ which is currently on its fourth series. This programme looks at individuals who want to change their lives and become fitter and healthier. They are looking for contributors of 18 years and older to take part in their most recent series which will be filmed this summer and they are keen to find contributors from the Dundalk area.

I have attached a poster below with more information about the programme and further information can be found on RTE website http://www.rte.ie/tv/howlongwillyoulive/

Contact details can be found on the poster below and Claire can send anyone who is interested an application, alternatively application forms can be obtained from the above link on RTE’s website.

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE LONGER?

DO YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHIER?

DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON TV?

IF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE IS YES, THEN WE WANT YOU!

The hit health series ‘How Long Will You Live’ is returning for a new series and we want to help you live longer!

You’ll be given a rigorous health & fitness assessment. You’ll find out how healthy you really are and what health problems you may be storing up. However, most importantly, you will learn what you need to do to tackle your health concerns as you set off on the path to a longer life.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in applying for the programme, then please send an Email to the following address:

seand {at} waddellmedia(.)com or

clairem {at} waddellmedia(.)com

Alternately, you can call the following numbers for an application form:

04 890 427646 or

0044 2890 427646

Who cares about looking 10 years younger when you could live 10 years longer?

Ireland’s 12th Taoiseach has revealed his first Cabinet, with several changes being made, but when it’s all said and done can we expect any real changes from the man critics have promised to be in for “a tough time in the top job”?

Mary Coughlan becomes Tánaiste, while also taking the portfolio of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Brian Lenihan is the new Minister for Finance, while Batt O’Keefe becomes Minister for Education, taking Mary Hanafin’s portfolio. She moves to Social and Family Affairs.

Pat Carey becomes Chief Whip, a move which sees Tom Kitt return to the back benches.

The new Minister for Justice is Dermot Ahern, while his position in Foreign Affairs is taken by Micheál Martin.

Martin Cullen is Minister for Arts Sport and Tourism and Brendan Smith takes Mary Coughlan’s position in Agriculture and Food.

Mary Harney retains her position as Minister for Health as does Willie O’Dea, who stays with Defence. John Gormley and Eamon Ryan see no change, remaining in Environment, and Communications Energy and Natural Resources, respectively.

Noel Dempsey, in Transport, and Eamon Ó Cuív, in Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, also stay put.

Source: RTÉ.ie