Web Summit gave €450,000 to The Ditch last year
The Ditch news website was given €450,000 by Web Summit last year, according to accounts just filed by Manders Terrace Ltd, the company behind the tech events. The news organisation, which is owned by two journalists, has been championed and promoted by the Web Summit chief executive Paddy Cosgrave. Asked today if any money has been given by Web Summit to the news site in 2024, a spokeswoman referred back to last November’s statement which said the funding relationship had concluded. This was in turn controlled by Adam Connon, general counsel to the Web Summit. The accounts show that, at year end, Web Summit had €31.2m in cash reserves, up from €19m in 2022.
Source:Irish Independent
November 21, 2024 04:48 UTC
Offaly PPN celebrates 10th anniversary
Pics by Tom O'HanlonOffaly PPN celebrates 10th anniversaryOffaly Public Participation Network (PPN) celebrated its 10th anniversary at a special winter plenary event in the Tullamore Court Hotel earlier this week. PPN staff Carol Mahon Support worker & Bridie Costello Hynes Coordinator with PPN Secretariat Amanda Nyoni, Linda Dowling & Seamus Rourke celebrating the PPN 10th Anniversary. Ger Deering Ombudsman pictured speaking at the Offaly PPN event held at Tullamore Court Hotel. Offaly PPN were delighted to have Ger Derring - Ombudsman and Rebekah Keaveny - Offaly Community Energy Charter update as guest speakers on the evening. All members involved with the PPN in a voluntary capacity were also acknowledged for their assistance and support in establishing Offaly PPN.
Source:Irish Independent
November 21, 2024 04:34 UTC
Dundalk FC owner claims financial firm has wrongfully appointed receiver over property
Dundalk FC owner claims financial firm has wrongfully appointed receiver over propertyHigh Court reportersThe owner of Dundalk Football Club claims a debt firm has “wrongfully” purported to appoint a receiver over his property and obtained a High Court judgment against him by “surprise and/or mistake”. On Wednesday, Mr Justice Garrett Simons granted Mr Temple permission to serve Mars Capital with notice of a motion scheduled for next Tuesday. Those proceedings arise out of a 2007 loan of €254,000 advanced to Mr Temple from EBS Building Society for his purchase of the Hoey’s Lane property. Mr Temple appealed against the Circuit Court decision and challenged EBS Mortgage’s subsequent purported sale of the alleged outstanding loan to Mars Capital. He said Mars Capital issued a motion last January seeking judgment against him on the basis of his alleged default in filing a defence.
Source:Irish Independent
November 21, 2024 02:21 UTC
Ireland must prepare for 'significant potential economic challenges' following US election, says Taoiseach
It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, a critic of Irish budgetary policy, compounded existing anxieties over potential changes to tax and trade policies. Mr Harris said he would brief ministers at Cabinet on Wednesday on his call with US President-elect Donald Trump.
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 23:11 UTC
Former footballer Kieron Dyer settles legal claim against Daily Mirror publisher
Former footballer Kieron Dyer settles legal claim against Daily Mirror publisherBy Callum Parke, PA Law ReporterFormer England footballer Kieron Dyer has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror over allegations of unlawful information gathering. The 45-year-old sued Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in 2018 over allegations that journalists at its publications had carried out unlawful information gathering and misused his private information between 1998 and 2011, citing 63 articles in support of his claim. The claimant recalled being followed, both by journalists and photographers, being doorstepped at his home and being approached on nights out on numerous occasions. “The claimant was upset at the time that the articles were published containing his private information. He also gained 33 England caps and had recently worked as a coach at Ipswich Town, and is now working as a pundit.
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 22:09 UTC
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Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 21:09 UTC
Youth Cancer Trust announces new Christmas fundraiser
The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer across the UK and Ireland. Nine of Santa's elves are competing in a rigorous contest of agility, endurance, and speed, vying for the prestigious honour of accompanying Santa on his Christmas Eve journey. Members of the public are invited to join the fun by making a £2 donation to predict which elf will emerge victorious. Wendy Parrott, of Youth Cancer Trust, said: "The Elf Olympics represents the perfect blend of Christmas magic and meaningful support for young people facing cancer. "Every donation, no matter how small, helps us continue providing vital support for young cancer patients and their families.”
Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 20:23 UTC
New music and arts festival planned for Athlone in April
The first-ever Cróilar music and arts festival is being planned for Athlone on the weekend of April 4-6 next. New music and arts festival planned for Athlone in AprilA new event will be added to Athlone's cultural calendar in 2025, with the inaugural hosting of the Cróilár music and arts festival from April 4 to 6. One of the organisers is biopharmaceutical entrepreneur and Mount Temple native Jack O'Meara, who said the Cróilár festival would pay homage to "the beautiful churches, historical sites, and iconic old pubs" of Athlone. "We hope this builds into a meaningful calendar event over the years to come, and helps solidify Athlone as a destination for arts and culture." The Cróilár festival will be launched in the Engineering Building at the TUS Athlone campus on Friday, from 6pm, and free tickets for the launch can be booked on Eventbrite here.
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 17:54 UTC
Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin both heavily criticised the proposal, with Mr Martin branding it a “dangerous departure”. Tanaiste Micheal Martin described the Sinn Fein proposal as a ‘dangerous new departure’ (Brian Lawless/PA)He said the implication was that Sinn Fein does not believe RTE is objective in its reporting of the Middle East. Mr Martin said he found it hard to give credit to such an assertion. She said RTE’s Editorial Standards Board or Ireland’s media regulator Coimisiun na Mean could instigate what she described as a “peer review”. “Nothing to do with politicians, a peer review informed by human rights expertise, but also journalistic expertise.
Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 17:05 UTC
Buchanan commission to interview city manager candidates
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Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 17:03 UTC
Extraordinary measures needed for Limerick hospital amid snow warnings, union says
Extraordinary measures needed for Limerick hospital amid snow warnings, union saysKenneth FoxThe Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has called for special measures to be taken at University Hospital Limerick, including the cancellation of all non-urgent elective care, amid severe weather warnings in the midwest region. More than 352 patients have been on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick so far this week. Colm Porter, INMO assistant director of industrial relations, said: “We know that when weather warnings are issued, the number of patients on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick increases. "The aim has to be to reduce the number of patients on trolleys across the hospital. “The number of patients on trolleys in UHL have been dangerously high, while weather warnings are in place emergency care must be prioritised on the Dooradoyle campus.”
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 17:01 UTC
Taoiseach launches Aisling Dolan's election bid in Roscommon
Taoiseach Simon Harris with Senator Aisling Dolan in Roscommon yesterday (Tuesday) at a launch of her general election campaign in the Roscommon Galway constituency. Taoiseach launches Aisling Dolan's election bid in RoscommonTaoiseach Simon Harris was in Roscommon town yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon to launch the general election campaign of Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan. The Taoiseach recalled his first meeting with Senator Dolan, a then-Councillor, and her decision to "take the plunge" and join the party. Aisling Dolan helped to deliver that," he said. He said Fine Gael had a plan to "secure the future of this country" at a "very volatile" time.
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 17:01 UTC
Ray Wise Talks Ian Ward’s ‘Y&R’ Return and Why He’s Back After ‘8 Long Years’
“After eight long years in prison, they finally let me out,” quips Ray Wise in character as Ian Ward, who has returned to The Young and the Restless as public enemy No. “I started fires and I kidnapped people and I did all sorts of things and enjoyed all of it. I worked with Justin Hartley [ex-Adam Newman] as my partner in crime; he is now the star of Tracker. “They very cleverly kept me in scenes that were away from most of the other people and just working with Colleen, who obviously knew the secret because she was part of the secret,” Wise explains. Love seeing her again, and some of the others that I worked with before — Josh Morrow [Nick Newman], I love him.
Source:Irish Independent
November 20, 2024 16:39 UTC
Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’
Fidelma O’Hagan, from the Department of Finance, said it is very difficult to identify how many people are involved in cryptocurrency by the very nature of how it is dealt with. She told the committee that according to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) 2023 research, which stems from an online survey from 2021, found when looking at the profile of adults who own cryptocurrencies, ownership was highest in Northern Ireland and London. “It didn’t go on to say why, and that’s as much information as we were able to find,” she said. Michael Foster from the Department of Finance said the Property (Digital Assets ETC) Bill is not intended to bring about root and branch reform to financial services, or new rights or obligations to those who currently own or hold digital assets. “Somebody who has, for example, an investment in Bitcoin at the moment, is not going to find any change to their legal position on foot of this Bill,” he told MLAs.
Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 16:36 UTC
14 magical Christmas market destinations in Europe
Travel 14 magical Christmas market destinations in EuropeThere’s something truly magical about Christmas markets, especially when they’re located in the picture-perfect heart of a historic European city. Yessica Klein, writing for GetYourGuide, has rounded up 14 of the best Christmas market destinations across Europe, each with its own unique charm. For those in search of a traditional Christmas market, Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, considered the oldest in the world, ticks many boxes. Explore the wooden chalet-style booths at the Christmas market on Grôte Markt (Market Square), offering hand-blown baubles, hot chocolate, waffles, and more, all surrounding a skating rink. The oldest Christmas market in Barcelona, Fira de Santa Llúcia, dates back to 1786 and is the oldest market dedicated to nativity scenes and Christmas traditions.
Source:The Herald
November 20, 2024 16:17 UTC