Santana Rodrigues, a dedicated fisherwoman, recently shared insights into the challenges faced by the fishing community during their activities. “We will not allow the government to go ahead with implementing the pay parking at Colva beach. Santana emphasized the significance of efficient transportation in ensuring the prompt delivery of the catch, highlighting the role of these temporary parking arrangements. “Why is always the fishing community taken for granted at the time of making any decisions?” Fernandes asked further. Recently, the government issued a notification about the implementation of the pay parking at the Colva beach, which the villages of Colva have strongly opposed.

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Ireland named best luxury newcomer destination by luxury travel magazineMichael BoltonIreland has been named as the winner of the ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’ at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2023. The award was given to Ireland by Connoisseur Circle, a luxury travel magazine in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Accepting the award, Tourism Ireland’s acting central marketing director Louise Finnegan, said: "I’m really delighted that Ireland has been named ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’ in this year’s prestigious Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards. This award gives Tourism Ireland another wonderful hook to highlight Ireland as a world-class luxury destination. "Working in partnership with our industry partners at home and with our luxury travel buyer partners overseas, we look forward to inspiring luxury travellers to choose Ireland in 2024 and beyond."

Athlone Town duo Madison Gibson, left, and Dana Scheriff, both of whom were Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year award recipients, pictured during the PFA Ireland Awards at Anantara The Marker Hotel in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileAthlone Town duo selected on Team of the YearAfter winning the FAI Women's Cup in dramatic fashion last month, it's no surprise that Athlone Town have been in contention for a number of individual awards. At the recent PFA Ireland Awards for 2023, Athlone Town's Madison Gibson and her fellow American Dana Scheriff were selected on the Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year. At the same event, Athlone Town defender Mary Phillips was honoured as the WU17 LOI Academy Player of the Year. Former Athlone Town player and Westmeath native Jessica Hennessy was selected on the Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year as part of the PFA Ireland awards and the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards.

In Smart Money, Cliff Taylor looks at what the prospect of future rate cuts are for mortgage holders. Meanwhile Irish inflation has dropped below 4 per cent for the first time in over two years, partially easing the pressure on consumers and businesses. In Agenda, Ian Curran speaks to Dublin retailers in the aftermath of last month’s riot. READ MOREIf you’ve gone backpacking, there is a good chance you’ve used Hostelworld’s technology. Stay up to date with all our business news: sign up to our Business Today daily email news digest.

It put the Irish one-up in the series after the first match on Wednesday proved a rain-hit no result. Little ripped through Zimbabwe's top order on Friday, taking the first four wickets as the hosts slumped to 4-19 before recovering to set Ireland a target of 167. The 24-year-old left-armer Little finished with landmark figures of 6-36 off his 10 overs. Ireland made a slow start in response, with Andy Balbirnie out for a first-ball duck but Curtis Campher turned the tide with 66 off 71 balls. Ireland captain Paul Stirling enthused: "That Josh Little spell was the main difference, it was one of the best I've seen."

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The minister said that the Government is “working as a collective” to house Ukrainian refugees, and admitted that there had been “challenges” to the Government’s response. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Mr O’Brien said: “We’re working as a collective in Government on this. Last week ministers agreed that from the end of January state accommodation will only be provided for up to 90 days. “I’m fully aware about the housing crisis and the shortage of accommodation for Ukrainians, and not only Ukrainians,” she told RTE Radio. More than 101,200 people have arrived from Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, with 74,500 Ukrainians living in state accommodation and 57,000 in fully serviced accommodation.

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Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileTwo Westmeath clubs to take part in Gaelic4Teens programmeTwo Westmeath clubs are among the list of 20 clubs selected by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association to take part in the 2024 ZuCar Gaelic4Teens programme. The 2024 ZuCar Gaelic4Teens programme will involve multiple educational webinars for coaches, players and parents, club coach observation visits and a festival day. The delivery of the programme will be supported by the LGFA’s ZuCar Gaelic4Teens ambassadors. The 20 clubs taking part this in the 2024 ZuCar Gaelic4Teens programme are as follows. LGFA President Mícheál Naughton commented: “We are delighted to confirm the list of 20 clubs, covering the four provinces, who will participate in the 2024 ZuCar Gaelic4Teens programme.

The European Council has agreed to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova despite concerns Hungary's Victor Orban would block the deal. European Council President Charles Michel announced on Twitter that the talks will begin after the first day of the summit in Brussels. It was also agreed to grant candidate status to Georgia whole the EU will open negotiations with Bosnia and HerzegovinaGovernment sources say Mr Orban abstained on the vote. Mr Orban left the room by agreement when it was agreed to begin negotiations on Ukraine entering the EU. However, Mr Varadkar admitted the timing of a €10bn funding package being released to Mr Orban was “not good”.

Five Offaly schools to join Creative Schools InitiativeFive Offaly schools have been invited to join the Arts Council's Creative Schools initiative. The Creative Schools initiative gives opportunities for children and young people to build their artistic and creative skills. The 141 new Creative Schools comprise 97 primary schools, 25 post-primary schools, 4 special schools and 10 Youthreach centres. Creative Schools puts the arts and creativity at the heart of children’s and young people’s lives. Participation empowers children and young people to develop, implement and evaluate arts and creative activity throughout their schools and centres.

Campaigners representing senior citizens today branded BT's digital landline switchover a 'horror story' as pressure mounts on the telecoms giant amid a wave of complaints about vulnerable pensioners' phones. BT is currently switching all its customers' landline phones to digital, affecting around 10 million homes, making them internet based services. 'I have a new digital phone and phone line I don't use. I have a phone gathering dust, and paying for a phone line I can't use.' She said: 'Our landline phone was recently switched over to the new system which caused problems with our monitored alarm system.

WATCH: Kinnegad- the love capital of Ireland (back in 1989)Kinnegad was the "love capital" of Ireland back in 1989, according to a tongue-in-cheek report on the RTE show ‘Off Mike’, which was first broadcast in July 1989. The reporter was Gerry Reynolds.

Man, I hate when children contradict their parents, chatter before company, and gobble up dainties at the table! Things totally didn't USED to be that way! But actually, the quote is not Socrates'. Mr. Freeman was writing about Hellenic education and attitudes toward the youth, but was not quoting Socrates in the passage in question. If you want to read some bitchy, contemporary stuff about the youth and Socrates, I recommend Aristophanes' Clouds!