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When asked whether the Sunburn festival will be allowed at Vagator Beach for four days i.e. December 28 to 31, Sawant said, “Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo has already made a request not to allow holding of Sunburn EDM festival on the fourth day i.e. In 2013, the Sunburn festival was shifted from Candolim to Vagator, while it was only once held at Pune, before shifting to Vagator again. The Anjuna-Caisua panchayat has passed a resolution not to allow the EDM festival on December 31. The Chief Minister had clearly understood local sentiments and the grave inconveniences Goans will face if Sunburn continues on December 31.

Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning for low temperatures and ice from today until tomorrow morning. The areas affected are Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. The national forecaster has warned of slippery conditions underfoot, hazardous traveling conditions and animal welfare issues.

Midlands Anam Cara meeting in Mullingar next weekAt this time of year, there is no avoiding the Christmas tunes, the twinkling lights, the hustle and bustle in the shops. Anam Cara, the organisation that works to support parents after bereavement, will hold their Midlands meeting in The Mullingar Park Hotel at 7:15pm on Wednesday night of next week, December 13. Anam Cara is very much aware that, while Christmas brings much joy and laughter to families, it can also bring a lot of sadness. and Anam Cara is encouraging people to reach out if they need support, whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a support organisation like themselves. This Christmas, Anam Cara is asking everyone to light up their virtual Christmas Tree with a very special “Light of Love” , in memory of a loved one.

Kāitaia author Marie Ireland hopes to have her latest novel turned into a movie. Kāitaia author Marie Ireland hopes to have her latest novel turned into a movie. Kāitaia author Marie Ireland has just had her latest fantasy fiction novel released and hopes to turn it into a movie. Max MacNeil & The Secrets of The Amulet, the latest book by Kāitaia fantasy author Marie Ireland. Ireland hopes her humble story of overcoming obstacles inspires others to not give up on their sole purpose no matter what life may look like and how long the process takes.

Lal Finnegan lighting his pipe the old way at Templetogher Mill, Williamstown during the recent celebrations marking the presentation of a National Heritage Award. The national award was received recently by the Williams Tidy Towns group for the development of the Templetogher area in the national Tidy Towns competition.

Has a flag in their social media profile. social media can be a cesspool of hate (Image: getty)The Eloi, I reckon, are the rest of us. As frankly, the Morlocks are just a bunch of Scottish trolls, some unionist, some nationalist, all appalling. First, they leapt on reports that two unnamed SNP politicians were having "steamy lockdown affair". We see the effects of social media in the streets every day.

Tom TuiteTwo men charged over a seizure of €8 million of heroin allegedly flown into Dublin’s Weston Airport last week have been remanded in custody. The plane was searched, and an estimated 60kg of heroin was found, making it the largest seizure of heroin in Ireland this year. I never used drugs; I hate drugs.”Barrister Sarah Connolly said Mr Nemeth was reserving his position and not making a bail application at this point. Judge Kelly told them to give gardaí 24 hours’ notice if they intend to move bail applications. Counsel said her client, Mr Nemeth, a married father of one, was retired and no longer entitled to his Hungarian pension in Ireland.

By David Young, PAIreland has run out of state accommodation for people arriving into the country seeking international protection. The department, which blamed issues beyond its control, highlighted that Ireland is currently accommodating more than 100,000 people between Ukrainian refugees and international protection (IP) applicants. Photo: PA.“This includes over 74,000 Ukrainian people who have sought accommodation from the state and nearly 26,000 IP applicants currently in International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) accommodation,” said a department spokesman. “Despite intensive efforts to source emergency accommodation, the department is currently not in a position to provide accommodation to all international protection applicants due to the severe shortage. “All unaccommodated IP applicants will be provided with the contact details for IPAS and with information on accessing health and other public services in Ireland.

Over 300 young people in Leinster expected to use Pieta services this monthPieta, the national suicide prevention charity, is encouraging the nation to choose #HopeOverSilence as more than 1500 people, including over 370 under 18s in Leinster are expected to engage with the charity through one to one counselling services in December. Instead of a minute’s silence, Pieta is asking everyone to choose to talk about mental health and help open up the conversation further this festive period. All donations received this Christmas period will help Pieta to continue providing suicide prevention, intervention and bereavement support free of charge to people of all ages across Ireland. In 2022, almost 1,500 people, including over 600 children under 18, engaged with Pieta’s counselling services throughout the month of December. Purchase a limited-edition Cloves & Cinnamon candle from http://www.maxbenjamin.com/Send a Pieta Christmas Card or Christmas gift from www.pieta-house.myshopify.comFor more support information, please visit https://www.pieta.ie./

The Swan Centre cineplex in Rathmines is owned by OmniplexIrish cinema operator Omniplex Cinema Group is expanding into Britain by acquiring five Empire Cinema locations in England and Scotland. The theatres will be rebranded as Omniplex Cinemas. The UK’s relatively small Empire Cinemas chain was created in 2005 following competition concerns stemming from the mergers of Odeon and UCI, and Cineworld and UGC. “This expansion is a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering unforgettable moments for our customers.”The former Empire cinemas will be rebranded in line with the Irish parent from this month. The wider Omniplex group includes the Swan Shopping, including a multi-screen cinema in Rathmines in Dublin, the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, including a cineplex, in Drogheda, that was bought for €21m this time last year and other property assets.

Billie Eilish says US magazine ‘outed’ her on the red carpetBy Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBillie Eilish has said Variety magazine “outed” her on the red carpet where the singer was interviewed by the US outlet. Eilish then appeared at Variety’s Hitmakers awards, where she accepted the film song of the year gong for the Barbie movie song What Was I Made For?, and was asked on the red carpet by the magazine about “coming out”. I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I just didn’t talk about it. Eilish wrote: “Thanks variety for my award and for also outing me on a red carpet at 11am instead of talking about anything else that matters(.) I’m attracted to them for real.”The publisher of Variety magazine has been contacted for comment.

Doing so, they say, will strengthen central banks at a juncture when tightened policy and interest rates put them under increasing political pressure. Central bank economic models designed for a low inflation world, coupled to a data-driven approach (i.e. Central banks need to return to their core goals, of price stability, economic stability, and financial stability. An extended period of aggressive central bank interventions and unconventional measures to widen and deepen central bank actions in the economy should not become the norm. We would be better off too if central bankers and the public took a more limited view of central banks’ tasks, abilities, and effectiveness.

Two men arrested in connection with the seizure of €8 million worth of heroin at Weston Airport have been charged in relation to the incident. Gardaí and customs officials discovered 60kg of the drug when they searched and intercepted a light aircraft and a vehicle on Friday. The two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday morning. Gardaí said investigations were ongoing.

How convicted UK serial fraudster continues to operate company from IrelandCompanies Registration Office in Dublin to begin striking off companies that fail to meet filing obligations – but opportunity to root out serial fraud may be being lostThe Companies Registration Office. Photo: File imageJohn Mulligan Today at 03:30A convicted British serial fraudster who masquerades as a medical doctor and accomplished businessman has continued to operate a public limited company from Ireland even though the firm has failed to file necessary documentation with the Companies Registration Office for the past two years.