Public urge Taoiseach not to travel to US for St Patrick's DayMichael BoltonThe public have urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar not to travel to the US for St Patrick's Day over the US backing of Israel's actions in Gaza. It is tradition for the Taoiseach to attend on St Patrick's Day. However, there were also calls for the Taoiseach to use this White House visit to call for a ceasefire. One person had said to the Taoiseach to use his time with Joe Biden to make Ireland's position clear. In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that Mr Biden would host the Taoiseach for a bilateral meeting on March 15th, followed by a St Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17th.

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Van der Flier later recalled Farrell’s words: “Get some big moments and try to get more involved. “It might be the wrong word but before then I would be happy for our best ball‑carriers to take charge,” Van der Flier said. That was one of the key things I developed.”Ireland’s Josh van der Flier celebrates a turnover vs England. On 23-minutes Van der Flier charged down George Ford’s attempted drop goal, Then, 120 seconds later, he was the lone chaser of a James Lowe clearance. Personal excellence doesn’t matter in the immediate aftermath of a defeat and Van der Flier took no refuge there.

Three Academy Awards to its name is not too shabby.lBillie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell are the first to sing . Emily Blunt grabs the shoulder of Robert Downey Jr. during the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, March 10, 2024. Robert De Niro (L) and Tiffany Chen (R) arrive for the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony. The statuettes are actually known as the Academy Awards of Merit although the nickname was formally adopted in 1939. Last year, in a break with a tradition as old as time, the organisers went with a champagne coloured red carpet.

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How much could putting NI saving into a pension boost YOUR pot? The amount is then boosted again by pension tax relief, and grows at an annual investment return of 5 per cent. Impact of putting 2p NI cut in the Budget into your pension (Source: Evelyn Partners)Impact of putting 4p NI cut from the Autumn Statement and the Budget into your pension (Source: Evelyn Partners)How much do you need to save for a decent retirement? Paying into pension mitigates against income tax risesLucie Spencer says this pension saving tactic is especially powerful at the moment because of frozen and falling income tax allowances and thresholds since 2022. This is because contributions benefit from tax relief at the earner’s marginal - or highest - rate of income tax.

US stocks’ torrid climb to start 2024 is evoking worrisome comparisons with past boom-and-bust cycles on Wall Street, sparking debate over the risk that the market is overheating. Yet, there are signs that the strength, based in large part on the economy’s resilience and robust corporate earnings, has not turned into a speculative frenzy. Several of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks have sputtered, showing that investors are not throwing money at the market with abandon. Scott Chronert at Citigroup also notes that the seven megacap tech firms contribute roughly 20% to S&P 500 earnings, which he says largely justifies their market capitalisation weighting of about a third of the gauge. The relentless demand for the group’s shares drew parallels to the speculative frenzy surrounding internet stocks at the turn of the century.

Ireland remain in the driving seat but the standout win of Steve Borthwick’s 20 Tests in charge means their dream of completing back to back Grand Slams is over. Marcus Smith kicks the winning drop-goal against Ireland (Mike Egerton/PA)“We’re happy with the win. Coming to Twickenham, back home, it was really important for us to bounce back after the Scotland game,” said the Bath centre, who scored the first of his side’s three tries. All we can do is go to France and try to win that game. “We will probably look back and rue that result against Scotland.

Jennifer Bray reports from Dublin Castle as the results of the Thirty-ninth Amendment (Family Amendment) referendum are declared. Result: Family amendment defeatedThe family amendment referendum has been overwhelmingly defeated, with 67.69 per cent of No votes cast across the country, writes Shauna Bowers. Wexford (turnout 42.49 per cent) was also rather emphatic: 27.73 per cent voted Yes, and 72.27 per cent voted No. There, out of 173 votes cast in the Family referendum, there were 54 Yes votes and 119 No votes. @rtenews pic.twitter.com/a2rriPMiEF — Brian O'Donovan (@BrianOD_News) March 9, 2024Counting of votes in the Family and Care Referendums at the RDS, Dublin.

Video: Bryan O'BrienTwo referendums on the definition of family and the role of care have been comprehensively defeated, as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted the Government failed to convince the public and was given “two wallops” by the electorate. The referendum on family – which proposed extending the definition of family to those based on durable relationships as well as those based on marriage – was defeated with 67.69 per cent voting No. The referendum on care – which proposed deleting the reference to a woman’s life in the home and a mother’s duties in the home and replacing it with a recognition of care within the family – was also heavily defeated, with 73.9 per cent voting No. Party leader Peadar Tóibín said Mr O’Gorman has “serious questions to answer now in relation to this”. In Cork East, where turnout was 42.49 per cent, 31.73 per cent voted Yes, with 68.27 per cent voting No.

Oppenheimer claimed seven awards at the Oscars, including best picture, as Christopher Nolan won best director, his first Oscar win from his eighth nomination.

10 Mar 2024| 09:07pm ISTAnnual Planned Shutdown for Maintenance in South GoaTeam HeraldIn the interest of ensuring the reliability and safety of the electricity infrastructure, the Electricity Department announces an Annual Planned Shutdown for maintenance in South Goa. Additionally, maintenance work will be conducted on 220KV, 110KV & 33KV intrastate lines. Inconvenience Regretted: The Electricity Department, South Goa, regrets any inconvenience caused to its esteemed consumers due to this planned maintenance activity. Supervision: The Annual Planned Shutdown is under the supervision of the SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, CIRCLE-I (SOUTH), MARGAO. The department assures consumers that all efforts will be made to complete the maintenance work efficiently within the stipulated time.

Exclusive | Exit poll reveals anger behind No vote - and how supporters of political parties voted in both referendumsLack of clarity and mistrust of Government cited by voters as reasons for rejectionTaoiseach Leo Varadkar blames Coalition for failure to win mindsGovernment defeated in second referendum on woman's role and duties in the homeJody Corcoran Today at 03:30An exclusive Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks exit poll today reveals why voters decided overwhelmingly to reject the Government’s proposed family and care amendments to the Constitution.

The Herald-MailGet your Irish on this week with music, dance and … a beer fest. Acoustic JamFriday, March 15 - 5:30 to 7 p.m. (third Friday of each month)BlackCat Music Cooperative155 Independence St.Berkeley Springs, W.Va.Bring instrument. $5 adults, free ages 11 and younger. Downtown Martinsburg, W.Va.Live Irish music, beer garden, food trucks serving Irish-inspired dishes. For ages 16 and older.

Graduate Hotels, a chain located in university-anchored towns across the UK and US, will continue to be both the Official Hotel Partner and Official Supporter of the Boat Race. Chair of the board of The Boat Race Company, Siobhan Cassidy, said: "We are delighted to announce the ongoing partnership between The Boat Race and Graduate Hotels. "Graduate Hotels’ commitment to fostering connections and curating memorable experiences aligns seamlessly with the ethos of The Boat Race. Graduate Hotels' president, Kevin Osterhaus said: "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with The Boat Race Company for another year. "This collaboration allows us to not only showcase the unique experiences offered by Graduate Hotels, but also contribute to the rich tradition and excitement of The Boat Race."