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It's Never Too Late for a 'New You' Resolution ....

... according to Paula Mee speaking in Thurles at the Health & Wellbeing evening organised by The National Dairy Council and Thurles Fresh Milk. The event at Thurles' Semple Stadium's Dome included advice on mental wellbeing from Counsellor & Wellbeing Coach Fiona Hoban; and a culinary demonstration by Ailish Maher Hennessy from Fiacri Country House Restaurant & Cookery School.

Wellbeing Coach & North Tipp Chef Join Line Up for Thurles Health & Wellbeing evening

Counsellor & Wellbeing Coach Fiona Hoban will be discussing “A Positive Approach to Wellbeing” at The Dome, Semple Stadium in Thurles on Thursday 2nd February 2012, as part of a health and wellbeing evening organised by the National Dairy Council & Thurles Fresh Milk. Those who attend will also see a cookery demonstration by Ailish Maher Hennessy, from from Fiacrί Country House Restaurant & Cookery School in Knock, Roscrea.

Be Well-fuelled to Maximise Performance

Milk It For All It’s Worth - IRFU & NDC Nutrition Seminar in Limerick for Sports Coaches: An interactive workshop to provide coaches of young rugby players with up-to-date sports nutritional information took place in Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick on Wednesday 18th January 2012.

Thurles Health & Wellbeing Evening For You - “No Lecturing or Hectoring”

Thursday 2nd February 2012, is a date to keep free in your diary with personalities and specialists coming to the The Dome at Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary for an entertaining Health & Wellbeing evening, brought to you by the NDC in association with Thurles Fresh Milk.

‘Sam Maguire' of Dairy Farming Awarded - Top Dairy Farmer Started Out With One Pig …

The overall winners of the 2011 National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards are dairy farmers Michael & Thomas Enright from Ballynorth, Askeaton, Co Limerick.

NDC calls for cheese exemption to proposed BAI advertising code

The National Dairy Council is calling on the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to exempt cheese from the BAI’s proposed ‘Children’s Commercial Communications Code’, which is open to public consultation until Friday 14th October 2011. The NDC has delivered a nutrition-based formal response to the BAI’s call for submissions under the public consultation process.

Nutrients in Milk & Dairy - What you should know about Weight Management, Fitness & Sport

500 attended the Health & Wellbeing event organised in Tralee by The National Dairy Council & Lee Strand Milk. The event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel included advice on mental wellbeing from Counsellor & Wellbeing Coach Fiona Hoban; and a culinary demonstration by Creative Chef Mark Doe from Just Cooking, Firies. Deirdre Walsh from Radio Kerry was master of ceremonies and proceeds from the event were donated to Kerry Cancer Support Group.

Tralee Health & Wellbeing Event - Outlook can Affect Health & Wellbeing

Counsellor & Communications Consultant Fiona Hoban, is one of the specialists who will speak in Tralee's Health and Wellbeing evening on Thursday 6th October, organised by the National Dairy Council and Lee Strand Milk at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

NDC Sports Stars raise funds at Ploughing

The National Dairy Council had a selection of sports starts at its stand throughout the 3 days of this year's National Ploughing Championships in Athy (20th-22nd September, 2011).

World School Milk Day - Thousands of Children Receive Free School Milk Today

Wednesday 28th September 2011 is World School Milk Day, designated by the UN (United Nations) Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO). At home, over 40,000 primary school children in the Republic of Ireland will receive their school milk free today, in an initiative by National Dairy Council member co-ops to celebrate the day.

Creative Chef to Feature in Tralee's Health & Wellbeing Event - Add a Little Flavour to Your Life

Mark Doe from 'Just Cooking' School, Firies, will be demonstrating his creative culinary skills - and might even give some tips on how to be a “Domestic God or Goddess” - as part of a Health & Wellbeing evening in Tralee on Thursday 6th October, 2011.

National Dairy Council Finishes Ploughing on Target & Thinking Green

Kerry Gaelic footballers Declan O’Sullivan & Killian Young will meet members of the public at the NDC stand today from 11.00am-3.00pm. Declan O’Sullivan holds 4 All Ireland medals and lifted “Sam Maguire” twice in a row as captain in 2006 & 2007. Killian Young, also an All-Ireland medal winner, is 24 years of age and a former “Young Player of the Year” Award winner.

Hurling Heroes with National Dairy Council to Share Top Tips

Hurling greats Michael Fennelly (Kilkenny’s All-Ireland winning team) & Pádraic Maher (Tipperary & All-Ireland Finalist) will meet members of the public at the NDC stand today at the National Ploughing Championships from 11.00am-3.00pm.

Olympic Training Tips Shared at National Dairy Council - Finalists Announced for NDC Quality Milk Awards

Champion athlete Derval O’Rourke will meet members of the public at the NDC stand today from 11.00am – 3.00pm. Meanwhile, the National Dairy Council has announced that 11 dairy farmers have been short-listed by judges as national finalists for this years NDC Quality Milk Awards.

Sports heroes with the National Dairy Council to share top tips

Leading Irish sports heroes are at the National Dairy Council stand each day of this year’s National Ploughing Championships. They will share their top tips for training and talk about the role diet can play to help people of all ages, and all levels, interested in sport or keeping fit.

Cheese Please! BAI Children’s Commercial Communications Code

The Broadcasting Association of Ireland (BAI) has launched a public consultation on how food and drink should be commercially promoted to children in the broadcast media. This proposed method classifies cheese unfavorably; the National Dairy Council is seeking an exemption for cheese from such regulation.

NDC Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair

The newly elected Chairman of The National Dairy Council is Jackie Cahill from Thurles, Co. Tipperary and the new NDC Vice-Chairman is Stephen Shorten from Courtleigh, Newcestown, Co. Cork.

Tralee Health & Wellbeing Evening For You – Take Stock Before Winter

Thursday 6th October, 2011, is a date to keep free in your diary with personalities and specialists coming to the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry for an entertaining evening, which will also give you tips about your health, wellbeing and diet.

Meet Champion Athlete Derval O'Rourke at NDC's Ploughing Stand - Day 1

Champion athlete Derval O’Rourke will be at The National Dairy Council stand to meet members of the public on the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Athy, Co. Kildare.

NDC Milk It Secondary School Advertising Awards Launched

The National Dairy Council will support and organise the NDC Milk it Secondary School Advertising Awards again, following the success of the inaugural awards programme in the last school year. Secondary school students throughout the Republic of Ireland are invited to experience the creativity, challenges and thrills of working in their own ‘advertising agency’.

Meet the Experts at the Ploughing

The National Dairy Council will be bringing their nutritionists headed up by Dr. Catherine Logan to this year’s National Ploughing Championships. Don’t miss the NDC stand if you play sports at school or college, if you are getting fit in the gym or if you are training for competitive sport at any level.

Quality as well as Quantity: Key to Calcium

Milk and dairy products are staple foods in the Irish diet. Whilst milk is an important source of a range of nutrients, including protein, riboflavin and vitamin B12, most people associate milk and dairy products with being an important source of calcium.

Football Coaches can Promote Effective Nutrition Strategies

A workshop for coaches of football players, organised jointly by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and The National Dairy Council (NDC) took place in Dublin today (8th July, 2011). The workshop, organised as part of the ‘Milk it For All It’s Worth’ campaign, set out to up-skill football coaches working with players of senior, intermediate and junior levels of football, providing practical nutritional advice which can help to improve sports performance to the best of each person’s ability.

Cream of the Crop Compete for Sam Maguire of Farming

18 dairy farms representing 13 counties have been nominated for this year’s National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards. The NDC competition, which sets out to identify our top dairy farmer, has been described as the ‘Sam Maguire of Farming’.

The National Dairy Council Annual Conference - Promoting Sustainable Dairy Growth

Simon Coveney, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, delivered the opening address at the NDC Conference, which also featured a guest appearance by rugby giant Paul O’Connell.

Type of Food Used as Fuel Can Affect Sports Performance

An interactive workshop to provide coaches of young rugby players with up to date sports nutritional information took place in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Wednesday (8th June 2011). Organised jointly by the IRFU & The National Dairy Council as part of the Milk it For All It’s Worth campaign, it set out to up-skill coaches working with players ranging from about 12 – 16 years of age, providing practical nutritional advice which can help to improve sports performance to the best of each young person’s ability.

The National Dairy Council Annual Conference 2011

"Promoting Sustainable Dairy Growth" is the theme of The National Dairy Council Annual Conference taking place on the afternoon of Tuesday 14th June, 2011 at The Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2.

World Milk Day - 1st June: Role Models Can Influence Dietary Habits into Adulthood

The F.A.O. (Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations) has designated 1st June as annual World Milk Day, creating a global platform to ‘celebrate’ milk. At home, The National Dairy Council (NDC) is highlighting the role of milk as a source of valuable nutrients in our diet – but reminding us that a balanced diet is not just important for children and teenagers. Adults also need to continue to manage their nutrient intake and follow a balanced diet.

Plenty of Tips on How to Look and Feel your Best at Donegal’s Free Health & Wellbeing Event

The Donegal Creameries & National Dairy Council Health & Wellbeing event on Thursday 12th May was packed with free tips and ideas on how to look your best as well as how to feel your best. Taking place in the Mill Park Hotel and open to the public free of charge, the evening balanced independent scientific advice about nutrition and a presentation on wellbeing; with an entertaining fashion show.

Countdown to Catwalk & Free Health & Wellbeing Event

The Donegal Creameries & National Dairy Council Health & Wellbeing event to take place on Thursday 12th May in Donegal Town may well give you some free tips and ideas on how to look your best as well as how to feel your best. Taking place in the Mill Park Hotel and open to the public free of charge, the evening will balance independent scientific advice about nutrition and a presentation on wellbeing; with an entertaining fashion show.

Explore a Positive Approach to Wellbeing - At Free Health & Wellbeing Event

Counsellor & Communications Consultant Fiona Hoban, is returning to Co. Donegal by popular demand to address the Health and Wellbeing evening jointly organised by Donegal Creameries and the National Dairy Council in the Mill Park Hotel, Donegal town on 12th May.

Consumers Need Evidence Based Information – Not Myths & Misconceptions

The latest edition of the DN Forum publication for health professionals explores six common myths about milk and dairy; and promotes the provision of accurate, evidence-based information, providing a summary of the relevant scientific literature in each case.

Search Starts for Ireland’s Top Dairy Farmer - NDC Quality Milk Awards Launched for 2011

The National Dairy Council has launched the NDC Quality Milk Awards for 2011, inviting co-ops in the Republic of Ireland to nominate their top dairy farmers for the competition, described as the ‘Sam Maguire of Farming’.

Donegal’s Free Wellbeing Event – Date for your Diary

Thursday 12th May is a date you might like to mark in your diary with a Health and Wellbeing event in Donegal town open to the public free of charge - the second such event organised by the National Dairy Council and Donegal Creameries.

Winners of NDC Milk it Secondary School Advertising Awards Announced

A team of four secondary school students from Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Clontarf, Co. Dublin are the overall winners of the NDC Milk It Advertising Awards for 2011. The student team, calling themselves "The Udder Option" are 5th year students Lorna Keating, Timothy Carley, Nora Dunne and Tom Lee.

Independent Expert Highlights Beneficial Role of Dairy Nutrients Throughout Life

One of the country’s leading independent dietitians and TV commentators on nutrition, Paula Mee was in West Cork for the health & wellbeing evening on Wednesday (6th April, 2011), organised by the National Dairy Council, Carbery Group, Clona Dairy Products and West Cork Co-ops. The event was packed to capacity at Inchydoney Lodge and also included advice on mental wellbeing from Confidence-Building Coach Fiona Hoban; and a cook off with Richy Virahsawmy from Richy’s Bar & Bistro, Clonakilty and James Grimes from Prestige Catering, Ballycurreen, Cork. Sharon Ní Bheoláin, RTÉ Six-One News anchor and award winning journalist, was master of ceremonies.

NDC Appoints New Chief Executive

The National Dairy Council has announced the appointment of Ms. Zoë Kavanagh as Chief Executive.

Huge Interest in Health & Wellbeing Event - Tickets Still in Demand

The organisers of a health and wellbeing evening to take place at Inchydoney Lodge on Wednesday 6th April are delighted with the huge level of interest in the event from the West Cork community.

Twelve Secondary School Teams Win Place in NDC Milk It Advertising Awards Final

Twelve teams of secondary school students representing 11 schools have won places in the national finals of the inaugural National Dairy Council Milk It Secondary School Advertising Awards, to take place in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Tuesday 12th April, 2011.

A Positive Approach Will Help Your Wellbeing!

Confidence-Building Coach Fiona Hoban will be discussing “A Positive Approach to Wellbeing” at Inchydoney Lodge on Wednesday 6th April, as part of a health and wellbeing evening organised by the National Dairy Council, Carbery, Clóna Dairy Products & the West Cork Co-ops.

The National Dairy Council Launches Annual Review 2010 & 2011 Plan

During 2010 Irish consumer focus was very much about reducing household expenditure, according to the NDC Annual Review 2010 & 2011 Plan launched today. Despite these recessionary challenges, the dairy sector performed relatively well in 2010, with volumes in retail multiples growing and prices stabilising, particularly in the last quarter of the year.

Exclusive Evening brought to Inchydoney by the NDC, Carbery, Clóna Dairy Products & West Cork Co-ops

The National Dairy Council in association with Carbery, Clóna Dairy Products and West Cork Co-ops are collectively organising a health and wellbeing evening at Inchydoney with personalities and specialists brought to West Cork for an exclusive event to encourage us to think about our health, wellbeing and diet in an entertaining night out.

Flipping and Topping - Pancakes Perfect Fun!

RTÉ broadcaster Ryan Tubridy joined in the fun of flipping & topping pancakes to support the Irish Osteoporosis Society charity (IOS) and The National Dairy Council (NDC) annual message that pancakes can be a simple and fun way of helping you consume your recommended '3 portions of dairy a day' for bone health and wellbeing. 

100 Secondary School Teams Plan to Milk it!

The organisers of the inaugural NDC Milk it! Advertisting Awards have announced that 100 teams of teenagers representing 69 secondary schools from 21 counties have now made it through the first phase of short-listing in the NDC Milk It! Awards.

NDC Animated Carton to Canvass Support for Local Dairy Jobs

A new animated carton of milk from the National Dairy Council made his first public appearance at the entrance to the Dail today, to canvass public support for local jobs in dairies and on dairy farms.

School Principals Meet NDC at IPPN Conference

The National Dairy Council exhibited at the annual Irish Primary School Principals (IPPN) Conference encouraging more parents and teachers to engage with the school milk and dairy programme as a way of helping children to achieve their recommended dietary guideline consumption of dairy.

NDC Confirms Recruitment Process has Started for New CEO

The National Dairy Council has confirmed that a recruitment process is commencing immediately to identify and appoint a new Chief Executive, following the announcement by current Chief Executive, Helen Brophy that she will be moving to a new role in April 2011.