Michael O’Neill salutes Northern Ireland’s five-star showing against BulgariaBy Ian Parker, PAMichael O’Neill savoured a “special night” after watching his young Northern Ireland side thrash Bulgaria 5-0 in an outstanding display that sent them top of their Nations League group. After the frustration of Saturday night’s goalless draw against Belarus in Hungary, when Northern Ireland created chance after chance but could not make them count, everything came together at Windsor Park. “When you create chances in the game there’s nights when you don’t take them and nights when you do and we were very clinical,” O’Neill said. “But it was more the quality of the play and the nature of the chances again which was most pleasing. This is a game at a different level of international competition and we have to be mindful of that.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 20:30 UTC
Eva OsborneLack of supply of properties to the housing market is responsible for climbing house prices, according to estate agency Auctioneera. Brokers Ireland joined in, stating that it is "obvious" that something different is needed to stimulate more supply. Prices in Dublin rose by 10.8 per cent and prices outside Dublin were up by 9.6 per cent. Auctioneera estate agency director, Helen O’Keeffe, said the figures released on Wednesday "just underline what we are seeing every day in the Irish property market". "At the crux of the issue with price rises is the lack of supply of properties to the market.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 19:01 UTC
Former Chelsea boss Tuchel will start his new job from January 1, 2025 on an 18-month deal to the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry, who worked alongside him at Bayern. - 'Top coach' -FA CEO Mark Bullingham said English candidates were among 10 interviewees but that Tuchel represented the best chance of delivering success. "Thomas gives us the best chance of winning a trophy in the men's World Cup, so we feel we've done that." England captain Harry Kane was signed by Tuchel for Bayern last year and scored 44 goals in 45 matches under his tutelage.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 18:34 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 18:14 UTC
Mr Kyle (Hove and Portslade) had been asked what he was doing to protect children using the platform from online predators. He said: “Keeping children safe online is the key priority for this Government. The Online Safety Act places strict safety duties on online platforms such as Roblox to protect children from being groomed by online predators. The Online Safety Bill, which has passed through parliament, will require platforms to protect children from harmful content. Mr Kyle said: “We must keep children safe and vulnerable people safe when they are online.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 17:19 UTC
She was due to turn two later this month and has connections to the East Timorese community in Dungannon. Three people are being questioned on suspicion of her murder. “Three people, two women and one man, were arrested in connection with the toddler’s murder. He added: “This is absolutely heartbreaking and my thoughts are with Tavia’s loved ones as they process this truly awful situation. “I would make an appeal for anyone with information which could assist in this investigation to immediately bring it forward to police.”
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 17:19 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 16:04 UTC
England boss Thomas Tuchel says German passport will not stand in way of successBy Carl Markham, PANew England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but insisted he was ready to prove wrong the critics who are against a foreign coach taking charge. “I’m sorry, I have a German passport,” he told a press conference at Wembley. “Maybe this counts towards a British edge on my German passport. It will help us to focus on the qualification for the World Cup and the World Cup. “We have appointed one of the very best coaches in the world and one of the very best English coaches is his number two,” he said.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 16:01 UTC
Action from a previous race meeting at Thurles. Horse racing fixture called off due to not enough rainWe're all familiar with sporting fixtures being postponed due to excessive rainfall and waterlogged pitches. However, a horse racing fixture scheduled for Thurles tomorrow (Thursday, October 17) has been postponed for an unexpected reason - "insufficient rain". Horse Racing Ireland has announced that the meeting has been cancelled "due to a dry spell of weather and a forecast of insufficient rain". Whatever about an occasional summer heatwave causing a racing track to be unsuitable for action, it seems highly unusual for a dry spell and "insufficient rain" to cause an October race meeting to be called off.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 15:41 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 15:31 UTC
GAA preview: Club action this weekendMichael BoltonIt is coming to the business end of the club championship in football and hurling, with a number of finals down for decision this weekend. Limerick senior football final replayAdare v Newcastle West, 4:00pmLeitrim senior hurling finalCarrick Hurling Club v Cluainín Iomaint, Drumshambo, 2:00pm. Sunday October 20thFermanagh senior football finalEnniskillen Gaels v Erne Gaels Belleek, Brester Park Enniskillen, Fermanagh GAA TV, 2:00pm. Down senior hurling finalBallygalget v St Patricks, Páirc Esler, Down GAA TV, 4:00pm. Sligo senior hurling finalEaskey v Naomh Eoin, Markievicz Park, Sligo GAA TV, 2:00pm.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 15:15 UTC
Offaly Dáil candidate welcomes plan for free hormone replacement therapyA Fianna Fáil general election candidate in Offaly has welcomed Government plans to introduce free hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication for women experiencing symptoms of the menopause. Cllr Claire Murray, who is a nurse in a local GP practice, said the planned roll-out of the free medication from January would be "transformative". Health Minister Stephen Donnelly received cabinet approval yesterday (Tuesday) for legislation designed to ensure that women experiencing menopause symptoms no longer have to pay for their hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication. It will cover the cost of HRT medication, including patches for all women who need it. "Free HRT follows on from Minister Donnelly launching the country’s first scheme enabling access to publicly-funded assisted human reproduction, including IVF," said Cllr Murray.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 14:55 UTC
Hundreds of billions of pounds were wiped off the value of global chipmakers yesterday after a shock warning from one of the world’s biggest players. BP shares fell 3.9 per cent, or 15.9p, to 392.5p and arch-rival Shell slid 3.4 per cent, or 87p, to 2502.5p. That reduced the value of BP by £2.6billion and Shell by £5.4billion – a total of £8billion in just one session. Stock Watch - De La Rue Shares in De La Rue soared after revealing it would sell its authentication business for £300million to shore up its finances. De La Rue said the sale would help fix its balance sheet by cutting debt and reducing its pension deficit.
Source:Daily Mail
October 16, 2024 14:49 UTC
Independent Ireland General Election candidate for Louth and East Meath Ryan McKeown has said he believes that “mental health should be prioritised” and he “will be that voice in Dáil Eireann” if elected. “I am a young man, I understand some people may think why should we have faith in me because of my age and what life experience I have, when I say I do.. “I have seen my parents struggle from week to week to make ends meet. “With this in mind I am conscious that in the constituency of Louth and East Meath the issue of mental health has been very prevalent in people's minds lately. “I believe that mental health should be prioritised very strongly and I will be that voice in Dáil Eireann if I am privileged to be elected.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 14:39 UTC