Michael BoltonA man in his 20s has died after a single-vehicle collision involving van in Kerry on Sunday. The collision happened at 2am, on a local road at Kilurly, Ballinskelligs. The driver, a man in his 20s, was seriously injured and brought to University Hospital Kerry, where he has since passed away. The scene of the collision remains preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI) and local traffic diversions are in place. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

November 17, 2024 19:15 UTC

Sinn Féin TD says the 'red tape' must be removed when it comes to housingMichael BoltonA Sinn Féin TD has said their housing plan will help remove the red tape involved in housing. Mayo TD Rose Conway-Walsh was speaking as Sinn Féin launched their proposals on housing ahead of the General Election on November 29th. Speaking to Breakingnews.ie, Ms Conway-Walsh said the "red tape" needs to be removed when it comes to housing. "It will get rid of a lot of the red tape. Ms Conway-Walsh said she hopes Sinn Féin's housing plan would bring young people back to the country who have emigrated.

November 17, 2024 18:11 UTC

Worship and be wary of the sun in equal measureIn a dejected world, barely a ‘wouldya-wouldya’ away from another world war, people more than ever are entitled to seek out the pleasures of the planet. At this point, you stand danger of the heat exhaustion leading to heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and can be life-threatening. Medical attention should be sought at this stage, because if left untreated, heat stroke can cause permanent disability or even death. Worship and be wary of the sun in equal measure…Don’t ForgetCommon sense is something you want the other fellow to show by accepting your ideas and conclusions.

November 17, 2024 17:35 UTC

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November 17, 2024 17:08 UTC

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November 17, 2024 17:08 UTC

Driven by nostalgia and a desire to revive a piece of Glasgow's history, Pomeroy acquired the rights to the Clyde Model Dockyard name, embarking on an ambitious mission to re-establish the brand as a manufacturer of high quality model kits. Pomeroy hopes to one day revive the business as a bricks and mortar, city-centre store, fully restoring the Clyde Model Dockyard as a proud fixture of its original home in the Argyll Arcade. “Anyone who knows about the history of Glasgow will be familiar with the Clyde Model Dockyard,” he said. CEO Lynzi Leroy said: “The Clyde Model Dockyard is just the sort of business we were created to support and nurture. The model dockyard has returned (Image: Clyde Model Dockyard)He returned to Scotland earlier this year, after researching the history of the Clyde Model Dockyard and learning that, while the name had been revived in 2001, it had remained as a dormant company since then.

November 17, 2024 16:38 UTC

Stephen MaguireAn elderly woman has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Co Donegal. The woman, who is in her 70s, was a pedestrian. She was struck by a vehicle in the village of Bruckless in the south of the county on Saturday night. The incident happened at approximately 6:20pm on the N56 road through the village. The injured woman was rushed from the scene by ambulance to hospital for treatment for what have been described as serious injuries.

November 17, 2024 16:20 UTC

I came with Belgian expectations, but I soon learnt the Irish system was full of ­surprises. In fact some features of Irish politics really surprised me. You would imagine that, since the campaign is so short and abrupt, the party system would be straightforward and easy to make sense of. That there even exists an Irish party of Independents strikes me as quite absurd. Maybe Belgian politics would be better off with a less ideologically divided political landscape.

November 17, 2024 16:03 UTC

Gavin CooperOver €18,000 raised towards Athlone man's lifesaving surgeryby Rebekah O'ReillySome €18,800 has been fundraised to date to help with the cost of lifesaving surgery for Athlone father-of-three Gavin Cooper. Gavin shared his story in September after a devastating prognosis gave him a life expectancy of just five years. He has been living with sarcoidosis since 2016, but his condition has significantly deteriorated in recent years. "He needs biliary and portal vein reconstruction. "The hospital have sent letters to the UK along with his files, and we still await any word back," she said.

November 17, 2024 16:02 UTC

Jack Gallagher, left, and David O'Reilly of Castletown Geoghegan after their side's victory in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship quarter-final versus Thomastown at TEG Cusack Park today. Photo: Tom Beary/SportsfileCastletown claim famous win over Kilkenny championsCastletown Geoghegan 1-25 Thomastown 1-14Westmeath hurling champions Castletown Geoghegan have secured a sensational victory over Kilkenny counterparts Thomastown in their Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship quarter-final at TEG Cusack Park today (Sunday). Not only did Castletown confound pre-match expectations by winning, they did so in comprehensive fashion by a margin of 11 points. Castletown took full advantage with a wonderful display of hurling and they were rewarded with a famous win. Based on today's win, however, Castletown will now harbour Leinster final ambitions of their own.

November 17, 2024 15:46 UTC

UK Faces Major Snow And Ice Warnings Ahead Of Arctic Blast Met Office issues yellow alerts affecting several regions as the first winter conditions arriveThe winter chill is undeniably settling across the UK as the Met Office has issued widespread snow and ice warnings, alerting residents to prepare for significant weather disruptions. Scotland appears to be the most affected area, with weather warnings already active for parts of the northern region. "We have issued yellow warnings for snow and ice as cold weather moves in from the north. The weather conditions pose serious risks for health and social care services, particularly for vulnerable populations, as highlighted by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Authorities urge everyone to keep updated with the latest forecasts and to avoid unnecessary travel during this wintry weather spell.

November 17, 2024 15:14 UTC

Seven Kerry players on ladies All-Star team as Galway's Nicola Ward named Player of the YearEva OsborneAll-Ireland Senior champions Kerry lead the way with seven representatives on the 2024 TG4 Ladies Football All-Star team as Galway's Nicola Ward was named the 2024 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year. The annual selection was revealed on Saturday night at the annual TG4 All-Star awards banquet, in association with Lidl, as the Bonnington Dublin Hotel. Being named the 2024 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year capped a memorable night for 28-year-old Nicola Ward who also collected a second TG4 All-Star award, to add to her previous success in 2019. Galway then saw off the challenge of Cork to reach the TG4 All-Ireland Final, where they lost out to Kerry. The 2024 TG4 Intermediate Players’ Player of the Year award, meanwhile, went to Leitrim captain Michelle Guckian.

November 17, 2024 14:52 UTC

Rory McIlroy clinches sixth Race to Dubai title of his careerBy PA Sport StaffRory McIlroy claimed the sixth Race to Dubai title of his career after Thriston Lawrence finished in midfield at the DP World Tour Championship. The Northern Irishman only needed a top-11 finish at Jumeirah Golf Estates to reach the summit of the season rankings, with South African Lawrence the only player able to deny him with a win in Dubai. However, Lawrence’s challenge never materialised and when he came home in one under par for the event, McIlroy secured his third successive Race to Dubai crown with five holes left in his final round. The world number three joins Spanish great Seve Ballesteros in second place in the all-time list with six order of merit triumphs, with only Colin Montgomerie ahead of the pair with eight victories. McIlroy had spoken about wanting to be stood on the final green on Sunday with both trophies, and he was in a two-way battle for the title with Rasmus Hojgaard at 13 under with five holes remaining.

November 17, 2024 14:44 UTC

Eva OsbornePorsche has said its customers in Ireland will be contacted in relation to an ongoing recall in Britain. Some owners are being told not to drive their luxury cars "until further notice" over concerns the wheels could fall off. Around a thousand drivers in the UK have been sent warning letters or emails, and Porsche has now said that it will also be contacting Irish customers. As part of ongoing quality analyses, Porsche said it was found that the wheel fastening using centre lock wheels on the Porsche 718 (982), 911 (992) and Panamera (G3) models does not meet the specifications. To ensure the safe operation of the central screw connection, the car manufacturer said the central screw connections must be inspected and replaced if necessary.

November 17, 2024 14:44 UTC