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Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Reduced by Dairy

Increasing research into the role that consuming dairy plays in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, has been highlighted in a recent Scientific Review. According to a review published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, those who consume more dairy products, may lower their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Thousands of Children Receive Free School Milk to Celebrate National Dairy Week

On Monday 16th November, 42,622 children in 952 schools throughout the Republic of Ireland will have received their school milk free, in an initiative by National Dairy Council member co-ops to celebrate the start of National Dairy Week.

NDC Launches Nationwide Campaign to Support Local Jobs & National Dairy Week

9th November, 2009: The NDC is launching a major 3 month national advertising campaign to build consumer understanding and recognition of the new NDC packaging mark and to promote support for milk and cream farmed in the Republic of Ireland. This will be followed by National Dairy Week from 16th November, an opportunity to celebrate the nutrient richness of dairy.

Over 550 Attend National Dairy Council / Connacht Gold Health & Wellbeing Event in Westport - Event raises €3,700 for local charity Western Care

Over 550 people attended the Health & Wellbeing Event hosted by the National Dairy Council and Connacht Gold at the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport on Thursday evening 29th October. The event was a huge success and saw experts give free advice to the public on looking and feeling great heading into the winter months. The event was free to the public and €3,700 was raised for local charity Western Care through raffle ticket sales.

World Osteoporosis Day - Beat the Break - Time to get wise and take control - This is your Future

20% of people over the age of 60 who fracture a hip, will pass away due to complications within 6-12 months. 50% are unable to wash, bath or walk across a room unaided. Only 30% will regain their independence.

“These are not comfortable statistics, but we need to face them and acknowledge that they are real because we can help to prevent this from happening to ourselves in the future,” says Michele O’Brien, National Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, speaking on World Osteoporosis Day (20th October 2009) at the Women In Agriculture Conference in Athlone, supported by the National Dairy Council and Country Living/Irish Farmers Journal.

National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards Winner announced

National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards Winner announced – Kildare farmer is cream of the crop

Mayo to Host 2009 Connacht Gold/National Dairy Council Health & Wellbeing Event

The 2009 Health & Wellbeing Evening, hosted by Connacht Gold and the National Dairy Council, will be held in the beautiful Castle Court Hotel in Westport.

Over 40 Countries Celebrate World School Milk Day

World School Milk Day on Wednesday 30th September is celebrated in over 40 countries, including Ireland, where the National Dairy Council & FAI have today announced the winners of a School Milk Day competition which will see two primary school classes attend the Republic of Ireland vs Italy World Cup qualifier soccer match on Saturday 10th October in Croke Park.

Over 6,500 Signatures of Support for Local Dairy Farming & New NDC 'Mark'

The National Dairy Council (NDC) collected 6,501 signatures from members of the farming community and visitors to The National Ploughing Championships, in support of local dairy farming and the new NDC packaging mark launched last week.

National Dairy Council Launches Packaging Mark for Irish Milk & Cream

The National Dairy Council has developed a new packaging mark which gives consumers the assurance that they are supporting thousands of Irish jobs, because the milk or cream they are purchasing has been farmed and processed in the Republic of Ireland.

Six Farmers Short-listed in NDC Quality Milk Awards

Six farmers have been short-listed as finalists in the National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards – the national competition which sets out to identify and reward our top dairy farmer.

NDC Conference and AGM, Dublin - 23 June, 2009

The National Dairy Council Conference took place in Dublin’s Clarion Hotel on 23rd June, 2009. The Conference was officially opened by broadcaster and journalist George Hook, included speakers from Global Dairy Platform, Nielsen Ireland, Irish Osteoporosis Society, UCD Smurfit Graduate School and the FAI.

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

Irish dairy farmers will have a new opportunity to compete for the “Sam Maguire of farming” with the launch of the National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards, which set out to identify and reward high standards of milk production. Dairy co-ops throughout the Republic of Ireland have been invited to nominate their top Irish dairy farmers for this year’s award by 22nd June, 2009.

An Tánaiste Welcomes Plan to Expand Donegal Creameries School Milk Dairy Programme

The National Dairy Council working with Finn Harps Football Club and Donegal Creameries is introducing a major new initiative to expand the participation of Donegal schools and Donegal children in the School Milk & Dairy Programme, with a strong focus on dairy foods as part of a balanced diet and balanced lifestyle.

Osteoporosis - Anyone Can Get It - But It Is Preventable

A very successful Health & Wellbeing evening took place in The Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford on Thursday evening, 14 May, with expert nutritionist Paula Mee, Michele O’Brien from the Irish Osteoporosis Society and Abbey Taylor from Sam McCauleys, offering updates and guidance on how to improve the balance of a healthy diet and wellbeing, in the face of increasingly busy lifestyles.

Independent Expert Highlights the Importance of a Dairy Rich Diet

The National Dairy Council & Arrabawn Co-op Health & Wellbeing evening took place in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday evening, 7th May with expert nutritionist Paula Mee, Michele O’Brien from the Irish Osteoporosis Society and Silvanna Landa, Area Manager with Biotherm, offering updates and guidance on how to improve the balance of a healthy diet and wellbeing, in the face of increasingly busy lifestyles.

National Dairy Council Forms Alliance with Great Britain’s Dairy Council

The National Dairy Council (NDC) has entered into a strategic alliance with Great Britain’s Dairy Council to strengthen access to broader dairy related scientific resources, in a cost effective manner. The alliance will complement the existing nutritional capabilities of the NDC and will also support specific NDC programmes in Ireland, ultimately strengthening the voice of the Irish dairy industry.

Osteoporosis Specialist to Speak at Claregalway & Wexford Health & Wellbeing Events

Michele O’Brien, National Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, will be one of the speakers at the National Dairy Council Health and Wellbeing evenings for members of the public, to take place in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday 7th May (in association with Arrabawn Co-op) and Ferrycarrig, Wexford on 14th May (in association with Wexford Creamery).

Osteoporosis Specialist to Speak at Wexford Health & Wellbeing Event

Michele O’Brien, National Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, will be one of the speakers at the Health and Wellbeing event to take place in Wexford on Thursday 14th May, 2009.

Osteoporosis Specialist to Speak at Galway Health & Wellbeing Event

Michele O’Brien, National Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Osteoporosis Society, will be one of the speakers at the Health and Wellbeing event to take place in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday 7th May, 2009.

National Dairy Council Invests €600,000 in 2009 School Milk Campaign

The National Dairy Council is investing €600,000 in 2009 in a major new initiative to expand the participation of Irish schools and Irish children in the School Milk & Dairy Programme, with a strong focus on dairy foods as part of a balanced diet and balanced lifestyle.

Leading Independent Nutritionist, Paula Mee, to address Galway Health & Wellbeing Evening

RTE TV personality and leading independent nutritionist Paula Mee, who is originally from Galway, will be in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday 7th May to address the Health and Wellbeing evening being jointly organised by Arrabawn Co-op and the National Dairy Council.

Leading Independent Nutritionist, Paula Mee, to address Wexford Health & Wellbeing Evening

RTE TV personality and leading independent nutritionist Paula Mee, will be in Wexford on Thursday 14th May to address the Health and Wellbeing evening being jointly organised by Wexford Creamery and the National Dairy Council.

Health & Wellbeing Information Evening To Take Place in Wexford

The National Dairy Council and Wexford Creamery are jointly organising a Health and Wellbeing evening for members of the public, to take place in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford on Thursday 14th May. Doors will open at 7.30pm with proceedings starting at 8.00pm.

Health & Wellbeing Information Evening To Take Place in Claregalway

The National Dairy Council and Arrabawn Co-op are jointly organising a Health and Wellbeing evening for members of the public, to take place in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday 7th May. Doors at the Claregalway Hotel open at 7.30pm and the event will start at 8.00pm.

3 Dairy a Day can help prevent Osteoporosis

Sports presenter and international tri-athlete, Craig Doyle has voiced the new national radio advertising campaign to promote osteoporosis awareness and the importance of dairy products to developing and maintaining bone health.

Pancakes Perfect for Tuesday – or Any Other Day

Pancakes served warm, straight from the pan are a welcome treat for most of us at this time of year. However, according to the Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) and the National Dairy Council (NDC), pancakes are ideal all year round as they are a “perfect” example of the many versatile ways to include milk and dairy in a balanced diet, in order to try to achieve the recommended “3 portions of dairy a day” for health and wellbeing.

Independent Expert Highlights the Importance of a Dairy-Rich Diet

The National Dairy Council & North Cork Co-op Health & Wellbeing evening took place in Kanturk’s Edel Quinn Hall last night (Thursday 12th February 2009) with experts Paula Mee, Dr Zelie Gaffney-Daly and Grainne Boyle offering updates and guidance on how to improve the balance of a healthy diet and exercise, within increasingly busy lifestyles.

Physical Inactivity - The Biggest Public Health Burden

Kanturk’s Health & Wellbeing Evening to Raise Funds for Cope Foundation

Leading Indendent Nutritionist, Paula Mee, to address Kanturk's Health & Wellbing Evening

RTE TV personality and leading independent nutritionist Paula Mee, will be in Kanturk on Thursday 12th February to address the Health & Wellbeing evening being jointly organised by North Cork Co-op and the National Dairy Council.

NDC Review of Key Programmes - A snapshot of Strategy in Motion

The NDC Annual Review published today (Tuesday 27th January 2009) set out goals, progress and achievements across key programme areas identified as part of the strategic plan launched in 2008.

The strategic plan covers five years from 2008. Therefore this Review is a “snapshot” of a strategy in motion -but one that highlights the significant progress that has been made in diverse but interconnected areas.

Health & Wellbeing Date for your Diary - Information Evening To Take Place in Kanturk

The National Dairy Council and North Cork Co-op are jointly organising a Health and Wellbeing evening for members of the public, to take place in Kanturk’s Edel Quinn Hall on Thursday 12th February at 8.30pm.