The Mid South West Region deal had been due to see its heads of terms agreement signed on Wednesday. Instead, Stormont ministers and deal partners gathered at the Event Space, Hill Of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House in Dungannon and issued a joint call for the pause to be lifted. Last month, the Westminster Government announced that four city and growth deals in the region would be paused. It later emerged that the Belfast and the Londonderry and Strabane deals would not be affected because those deals were at a later stage. The deals, which advance investment and infrastructure projects in specific areas, involve bespoke funding arrangements between the Treasury, the Stormont Executive and local partners.

When it comes to a career choice, the pathway starts with a passion for the subject. Operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel John Burchill says that in tourism you get to build great relationships with customers, some that last generations. John Burchill is operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel, a luxury five-star establishment in Cork that he describes as being a 365-day-a-year, 24/7 human business. You become part of the life of that family — we have since celebrated all their children’s Christenings at the hotel.”There are 21 nationalities working at Hayfield Manor Hotel. He approached Hayfield Manor for a work placement and when he finished those studies, went on to do a degree in hospitality management at the same college.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we focus on raising awareness of the disease, but, of course, breast cancer is a year-round concern. It is common: One in seven women and one in 728 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately, a study by Breast Cancer Now revealed that two in five UK women do not check their breasts regularly. Being aware also includes becoming clued up on the facts about breast cancer, and so, today, we are clearing up some myths and bringing you important facts to help you to make informed decisions when checking your boobs. Research has shown that breast-cancer risk can be affected by family history, but only 5%-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.

Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed deadGardaí carrying out a murder investigation into the disappearance of a young boy suspect he died several months before being reported missing. Eight-year-old Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co Louth, on August 30 last. As part of enquiries carried out during the investigation detectives now also suspect that the young child may have died several months before gardaí were notified he was missing. “Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed dead. Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, is working closely with and fully co-operating with the garda investigation.

The £20m investment by Poundland hopes to bring customers more value with its reward app after it was piloted in around 100 stores on the Isle of Wight and in Northern Ireland and Scotland. From Thursday, October 17, Poundland Perks will be available to use UK-wide giving customers the chance to save, earn and play. Poundland launches its first-ever rewards schemeCustomers who use the Poundland app will be able to earn ‘perks points’ when they spend in different parts of the store. Plus, to celebrate its launch, Poundland will ‘power-up’ perks points across everything in the shop, giving customers 100 points for every pound they spend until Christmas. The Poundland Perks app can be downloaded via the Google Play and Apple App stores by searching for Poundland Perks and will offer customers at least 100 Perks offers in the app at any one time.

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Over 400 girls left without football league this seasonLouise Walsh'Please just let us play competitive soccer,' urged young teenagers who have seemingly been left without league football this season. The girls were part of the Dublin Metropolitan Girls League (MGL) and many of the clubs transferred to the Dublin District Schoolboys/girls League (DDSL) when the MGL collapsed. "Numbers at training have fallen off because some of the girls have just lost the motivation to play sport. "So over 400 girls can't play kids football because of a technicality and there is nowhere else to go so it could be next September before we can join another league and play matches. "All the coaches involved are trying their best to arrange friendlies but we need a league to play in.

‘It was devastating’ – grieving families urge awareness of condition that can cause death in epilepsySudep Action Day aims to increase awareness of the rare complicationArabella Scanlan on the importance of SUDEP educationConor Feehan Today at 03:30Little Brianna said, “Mum, love you” to her mother Arabella Scanlan before snuggling back into bed. A few minutes later, Arabella found her dead in their Co Clare home. She was just nine years old.

England appoint German Thomas Tuchel as new head coachBy PA Sport StaffGerman Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as England’s new head coach. The former Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich manager becomes the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel said on englandfootball.com: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. Anthony Barry will assist Thomas Tuchel (Mike Egerton/PA) Photo by Mike EgertonPrior to Thursday’s home defeat by Greece, interim head coach Lee Carsley had widely been considered the favourite to land the job on a permanent basis. The recruitment process began following Gareth Southgate’s resignation in July, with several candidates interviewed, leading to Tuchel being identified as the preferred appointment.

It can now be revealed that Mr Ó Donnghaile continued to be paid by the Houses of the Oireachtas up until January 22 last, after which time he received a termination lump sum and six monthly termination payments. “However, despite that, it was very clear to us that what Niall Ó Donnghaile had done was inappropriate. A formal party investigation was established, which also learnt of a second individual receiving inappropriate messages from Mr Ó Donnghaile. Ms McDonald said even though there was no findings of illegality, Sinn Féin still believed Mr Ó Donnghaile’s actions were “not acceptable”. At the meeting, Mr Ó Donnghaile said he would resign from the Seanad and the party.

Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish TimesGardaí have released a far right agitator who was arrested on suspicion that he created and circulated a social media post making false and damaging claims about a migrant man. The arrest is believed to be the first of its kind, for the creation and circulation of false social media posts which did not include threats of violence. Garda sources said the arrest, made under legislation enacted 38 years ago, would likely prove a “test case for tacking these kinds of social media posts” in the future. The false social media post was written during that period of heightened tensions. The suspect arrested on Tuesday is regarded as a far right agitator and was also involved in the protest at Trudder House.

Liam Cameron claims Saudi Arabia draw has ‘ruined’ Ben Whittaker’s careerBy Reuben Rosso-Powell, PALiam Cameron claims he has “ruined” Ben Whittaker’s career following their draw in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The result was the first stain on Whittaker’s previously perfect professional record after he struggled against the 26-6-1 Cameron. It’s a very scary place for Ben when he’s in bed and he shuts his eyes at night. Cameron questioned some of Whittaker’s pre-fight antics in the week leading up to their Riyadh Season bout. From that day I thought ‘I’m going to get you’.

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Staff from hospitals, GP practices, social services, community health services, ambulance services, the voluntary sector, and mental health services are collaborating to provide care for residents. Lisa Glynn, interim chief operating officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), said: "Winter is the busiest season for health services. "The winter team's priority is to ensure that people who need medical treatment are able to access services to get the care they need." Dr Ed Capo Bianco, an Oxfordshire GP, advised people to stay well-prepared for winter with a personal winter plan. Alongside health care, Oxfordshire County Council’s social care team play an "integral role" in reducing hospital admissions.