It was in the dark underworld that marked the beginning of the Cold War that the black-marketeer Harry Lime operated. But the Berlin I know best is the ‘Old Berlin’ of the 1980’s Cold War. But the Berlin I know best is the ‘Old Berlin’ of the 1980’s Cold War.' The Wall was a clear barrier but underground, to get from one side of West Berlin to another, lines went under East Berlin. When the international Ostende-Moscow train arrived at the opposite platform, ‘in’ East Berlin, rifle-toting soldiers rattled down steps and lined up with their backs to the West Berlin platform.

In the Republic the population fell in every decade post-independence until the 1970s. Not so well known or analysed is the repopulation of the Republic which has gone on over the last 50 years. South Korea sustains a population 10 times that of the State on roughly the land area. Planning for the State’s rising population will be the biggest issue facing this and future Irish governments. The doom loop of population loss has been replaced by the virtuous circle of population increase.

GAA preview: Kerry and Galway aim to end long wait for All-IrelandMichael BoltonThe All-Ireland ladies football finals take centre stage this Sunday in Croke Park, as Kerry take on Galway in the senior final. Galway: D Gower; M Jordan, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; A Ní Cheallaigh, N Ward, C Cooney; M Glynn, A Davoren (capt. Sunday August 3rdFermanagh v Louth, Croke Park, TG4, 11:45am. Leitrim v Tyrone, Croke Park, TG4, 1.45pm. Kerry v Galway, Croke Park, TG4, 4.15pm.

Pictured at the launch of the leaflet 'Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community' were (L to R): Dr David Meredith, Dr Diana Van Doorn, both Teagasc; Minister of State Martin Heydon, and Dr John McNamara, Teagasc. New positive mental health guide for farming community launchedA new leaflet which aims to provide positive mental health guidance to those involved in farming has been launched. Entitled Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community, it was prepared by Mental Health Ireland and Teagasc. "This initiative will provide invaluable advice for the farming community on recognising and managing stress. The leaflet was prepared by Ms Finola Colgan, Mental Health Ireland and Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists Dr John McNamara and Mr Francis Bligh.

Ploughing savers' money into British infrastructure and private equity risks undermining the primary role of pensions, a major mutual insurer has warned. Barry O'Dwyer, chief executive of Royal London, said he is 'nervous' about Labour's proposal to shake-up the pensions industry. The Pension Schemes Bill is seeking to boost returns for millions of retired people by encouraging schemes to put more money into British infrastructure and private companies. 'With an estimated £3trillion in UK pensions, it is understandable pensions are viewed as able to play a powerful role in supporting UK economic growth. However, the primary role of pensions is to fund customers' retirement.'

Exciting future: Revolut was set up by Nikolay Storonsky in 2015Revolut is to be valued at £35billion as it readies to sell up to nearly £400m worth of shares. The £391m sale is set to solidify its position as Europe's most valuable start-up firm – and make it worth more than Barclays and Lloyds. The first share sale, in 2021, valued it at £26billion. The sale raises the prospect that the lender, based in London, could seek a blockbuster listing in London. Revolut was set up by Nikolay Storonsky in 2015 and has 9m UK clients.

03 Aug 2024| 05:00am ISTGrants to Dalgado Konknni Akademi were started by Cong government, claims CardozoTeam HeraldPANJIM: Former Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) president and the former Assembly Speaker Tomazinho Cardozo has clarified that the grants to the DKA were started by Congress government when Digambar Kamat was the Chief Minister and the statement made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the grants to DKA were started by the BJP government was incorrect. Cardozo said that when late Mahonar Parrikar became the Chief Minister, he showed his concern towards Konkani in Roman script and increased the amount of annual grants to the DKA. Pattern of assistance remained the same i.e. After the demise of Parrikar, the amount of annual grant to DKA remained the same while the pattern of assistance had been changed to the disadvantage of DKA. This matter had been discussed with the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant some time back and the decision at his level was awaited, Cardozo said.

Ireland's duo Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove compete in the medal race of the men's 49er skiff event at the Roucas-Blanc Marina in Marseille. Shane Sweetnam of Team Ireland riding James Kann Cruz during the jumping team final at the Château de Versailles at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileSvetlana Kamenova Staneva of Team Bulgaria is awarded the win over Michaela Walsh of Team Ireland by referee Bachir Abbar after their women's 57Kg round of 16 bout at the North Paris Arena during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Photo by David Fitzgerald/SportsfileIreland's Sophie Becker takes the baton from Chris O’Donnell during the 4x400m mixed relay heats at the Stade de France at the Olympic Games. The afternoon’s action continued with equestrian as Ireland’s show jumping team of Daniel Coyle, Cian O'Connor and Shane Sweetnam came 7th in the team final.

Washout forecast for bank holiday weekend, Saturday to be driestJames CoxIt's looking like the bank holiday weekend will be a washout with wind, rain and a chance of localised flooding in some areas. The current warm spell is expected to break down as patches of rain and drizzle will affect some parts of the country with heavy rain moving across the west of the country later this morning. The outlook for Sunday is much worse, with "heavy and persistent" rain forecast. For bank holiday Monday, the national forecaster said: "It'll be mostly cloudy at first on Monday, with further spells of heavy possibly thundery rain, especially across the midlands, east and southeast. "However the rain may linger in parts of the east and south for much, if not all of the day.

It comes after came after disorder in England following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport on Monday. People look at floral tributes on Maple Street, Southport (Danny Lawson/PA)Violent unrest has been witnessed in Southport as well as in London, Hartlepool and Manchester. He urged against those in Northern Ireland “that are similarly stoking the coals of fear and mistrust against Muslims”. Hatred against any section of the community is indeed poisonous, and is not only wrong, but entirely anti-Christian,” he said. (Liam McBurney/PA)Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) president Justin McCamphill described “whipping up hate and fear” as “not acceptable”.

Olympics: Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold in double scullsSkibbereen's Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have won gold for Ireland in the men's double sculls. O’Donovan of UCC Rowing Club and Fintan McCarthy of Skibbereen Rowing Club made history at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, where the pair won Ireland’s first ever rowing gold medal in the Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls A Final, and now they have added another gold medal. O’Donovan and McCarthy were commanding in their semi-final earlier in the week, hitting the front before halfway and controlling the race from there. The pair had qualified with the fastest time, but trailed Greece and Italy crews in the early stages. McCarthy and O’Donovan crossed the finishing line in six minutes 10.99 seconds, over two seconds clear of silver medallists Italy with Greece taking bronze.

GALWAY defender Charlotte Cooney (left) in action against Máire O’Shaughnessy of Meath during their 2022 All-Ireland quarter-final.PHOTO: PIARAS Ó MÍDHEACH | SPORTSILECooney intent on leaving jersey in a better placeClaregalway clubwoman remains at the coalfaceTWENTY years have passed since the Galway senior ladies footballers reached the Promised Land. Charlotte Cooney remembers it well. The early days of Charlotte’s career overlapped with some of the heroes of 2004, Galway’s first All-Ireland winners, and now the Claregalway clubwomen has assumed her role among the current panel’s most experienced players. “When I first started with Galway, I was very fortunate to be in the dressing-room with the likes of Annette Clarke and Emer Flaherty,” recalled Charlotte. Read the full interview and more in our special All-Ireland preview in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald.

Astrophysicists might argue the case for black holes, but young Harold knows that imagination is the most powerful force in the universe. Harold and the Purple Crayon (G) stars Zachary Levi as Harold, whom we first meet as an animated small boy armed with a magic crayon that allows him to create his own reality. When Harold grows up, however, he discovers that the Old Man who narrates his adventures has grown silent. And so, with his friends Moose (Lil Rey Howery) and Porcupine (Tanya Reynolds) in tow, Harold ventures out into the real world to track down his creator. The result is a sweet-natured and charming coming-of-age movie that explores the Big Questions — ‘what are we?’ ‘where did we come from?’ ‘where do we go?’ — that will appeal to children with vivid imaginations and adults who still cherish their inner child.

Anderson, IN (46016)TodayScattered showers and thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightShowers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.

Musicians and tutors performing during the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Enjoying one of the many music classes organised as part of the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Joe Mattimoe pictured having fun performing with the Chairman of the O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School committee Declan Noone. Emily McNamara, Katie McNamara and Caoimhe Bailey pictured taking part in harp classes during the 44th annual O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Chairman of the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School committee, Declan Noone.