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Source:The Herald
July 19, 2024 02:58 UTC
The Red Roses skipper led England to victory over New Zealand on their own patch to clinch the inaugural crown in WXV – the new international women’s rugby competition launched by World Rugby last year. That night, she was also crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year to cap off a dream trip. Now, Packer is set to lead the Red Roses in the 2024 edition of WXV, which will take place in Canada. “We got that first WXV win which was pretty special. The fixtures have also been released for WXV 2 and WXV 3, taking place in South Africa and Dubai, respectively.
Source:The Herald
July 18, 2024 23:05 UTC
Aer Lingus pilots query pay hike and overnight allowance tax issues in proposal to end disputeIalpa members are due to vote on Labour Court recommendation this eveningIf pilots back the deal, they would get pay rises worth a total of 17.75pc over four years, increases to an overnight allowance and a major debt write-offAnne-Marie Walsh Today at 03:30Aer Lingus pilots have raised queries about pay increases and taxation of an overnight allowance in a proposal to end a disruptive dispute that they will vote on today.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 22:40 UTC
Former Irish international swimming coach Derry O’Rourke has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl 35 years ago. The charges involved defilement, sexual assault and indecent assault. Trial evidenceEarlier in the trial, the now 48-year-old woman told Patricia McLoughlin SC, prosecuting, that O’Rourke had begun as her sports coach while she was a student in secondary school. The woman said she had no contact with O’Rourke over that year's summer holidays but resumed training again in September. On one occasion, when she resumed training, the coach took her to the same room where the alleged indecent assault took place and is alleged to have raped her.
Source:Irish Examiner
July 18, 2024 21:56 UTC
Andy Cole fears for next England manager after criticism of Gareth SouthgateBy Mark Walker, PA SportFormer England striker Andy Cole says he fears for the next England manager and believes that some of the criticism of Gareth Southgate during Euro 2024 was unfair. The 53-year-old came in for heavy criticism from England fans and pundits following a series of disappointing displays, but Cole has defended Southgate’s record as head coach. “We can always have a go at the manager and say, ‘he’s this and he’s that’, but he’s been the most successful manager in 58 years, so he can’t be that bad. “The team who won it won seven games out of seven, so does that not say they are the best team? “I think the fans’ support for the ‘legends’ games is unbelievable.”:: Tickets for the Manchester United Legends v Celtic Legends match on September 7 are available from tickets.manutd.com
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 21:45 UTC
19 Jul 2024| 07:22am ISTRelease doles of Rs 9.5 crore of Griha Aadhar and Rs 59 crore of Laadli Laxmi schemes: OppositionRane assures clearing pending Griha Aadhar and Laadli Laxmi applicationsTeam HeraldPORVORIM: Laadlis of Goa are waiting for Rs 59 crore due to them from a scheme that is all about them and the Griha Aadhar beneficiariesThe Opposition members on Thursday demanded that the government should release doles of Rs 9.5 crore of Griha Aadhar and Rs 59 crore of Laadli Laxmi to beneficiaries and to sanction the long pending applications. Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas also told the House that 638 applications for Griha Aadhar scheme by applicants from his constituency were pending for last years. Women and Child Development Minister Vishwajit Rane assured members that the government will clear applications pending for last five years before the conclusion of the ongoing session. Rane said efforts will be made to clear all the pending applications through measures such as one-time relaxation, in consultation with the Chief Minister. He said that he came across an application from his constituency where a woman was sanctioned Griha Aadhar scheme in September 2023.
Source:The Herald
July 18, 2024 21:28 UTC
Two men arrested following cannabis seizure in CavanMichael BoltonTwo men have been arrested after cannabis worth over €330,000 was seized in Cavan. The search took place in Belturbet on Wednesday night. A search was carried out at a grow house which led to the seizure of cannabis worth €334,000. €44,000 worth of cannabis plants and €290,000 in cannabis herb was discovered at the property. Two men in their 30s have been arrested and are currently being held at a Garda Station in the North Western region.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 20:20 UTC
Ireland’s third most popular TV service has lost the right to record BBC programmes such as Match Of The DayMore than 100,000 Eir TV subscribers have been told they can no longer record BBC programmes. “From 16 July, the recording function for BBC programmes is no longer available to Eir TV customers, due to rights issues,” the company told its 106,000 TV customers this week. Virgin Media does not allow recording of BBC or RTE on its latest TV boxes, which work on a streaming basis. Sky Glass, which is a TV that connects to Sky TV services over wifi instead of a satellite dish, has had issues recording BBC shows since its launch. In contrast, previous-generation TV services from Sky and Virgin allow RTE and BBC programmes to be recorded and stored on the TV boxes provided.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 20:09 UTC
Four people died in three fatal crashes in less than 10 hours on Irish roads on Wednesday. Two people in their 70s died in a road crash in Co Donegal on Wednesday night and have been named locally as an elderly brother and sister.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 19:11 UTC
Gardai in Laois-Offaly issue fresh warning about visits from bogus callers"If in doubt, keep them out". That was the message from Laois-Offaly Gardai today (Thursday) as they issued a new warning to the public about the potential threat from bogus callers. In an online post, the force said: "Unfortunately, everyone can receive visits from bogus callers and our older persons are frequently targeted by them. Bogus callers will say anything to get into your home or onto your property." The Gardai went on to say that common lines used by bogus callers included: "There's been an accident, can I call an ambulance?
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 15:22 UTC
Niall Seery Director of Technology & Education, and Jane Burns, Conference Organiser, Director of Education & Public Engagement in the Faculty of Engineering & Informatics and with Professor Neil J Rowan at the Technological University of the ShannonInternational Graphic Medicine Conference held in AthloneThe 15th International Graphic Medicine Conference, being held in Ireland for the first time, aims to explore how to communicate complex medical information through comics and art. Taking place at the Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone from July 16 - 18, it aims to establish a graphic medicine community in Ireland, which has recently become more active in this field. Personal stories, such as Maya Milkowska-Shibat’s journey from patient to public health professional, illustrate the impact of graphic medicine. Participants, including pathologist John Brennan and veterinarian Peggy Brosnahan, shared how graphic medicine helps them process emotional challenges in their professions. Given the conference theme of Draíocht (magic), local magician Arnie Seery performed for the delegates on Thursday at lunchtime.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 12:54 UTC
Dublin food hamper charity confirms Taylor Swift donationOlivia KelleherThe charity Crosscare, which provides food hampers to people who are struggling to feed their families, has confirmed that singer-songwriter Taylor Swift donated to their services following her three sold-out concerts in Dublin last month. The donations not only help the food banks buy more groceries, but the publicity surrounding the gifts draws awareness to the plight of food insecurity. “We work with hundreds of families with children who struggle to provide good food every week. "Taylor’s donation will enhance our ability to assist even more families in need in the coming months.”Crosscare says that their approach to providing food assistance is unique. Café staff work with those who come to them in need of support and ensure they get the help they need.
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 11:26 UTC
Rory McIlroy tells Sky Sports the conditions got the better of him"The conditions got the better of me, those cross-winds," he said. "Once we turned onto the back nine, it was left to right winds. I was struggling to hold the ball in those winds." "I didn't do a good enough job of adapting to the conditions. I have to go out and try to play better to try to be here for the weekend."
Source:Irish Independent
July 18, 2024 09:50 UTC
Pride 2024 in the EUA colourful celebration and a continuous fightOver the months of June, July, and August, the rainbow flag will colour streets, windows and doorways across Ireland to celebrate Pride. You may see a chevron to the left side of the Progressive Pride Flag pointing rightward, which signifies the need for ongoing progress. This newer Pride Flag also features the colours black and brown, representing LGBTQi+ people with a minority background, as well as the colours light blue, pink, and white, the colours of the Transgender Pride Flag. Ireland ranks 14th out of 48 countries on ILGA Europe’s 2024 Rainbow Map. In the European context, as of 1 July 2024, Hungary holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 17:57 UTC
CLLR David Collins is looking for answers from the NTA. Photo: Ray RyanConcerns over future of proposed Galway Park and Ride sitesBy Patrick FlahertyTHE commitment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to planned Park and Ride sites on Galway’s outskirts has been questioned. Towards the end of 2022, the NTA said they hoped to have started the planning process by mid-2023 for three park and ride facilities. The sites, near Claregalway, at Oranmore Railway Station and where the M6 motorway merges into the N6, would have the capacity to take over 1,000 cars out of the commuter routes to the city.
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 17:57 UTC