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Ask Audrey: My teenage daughter is breaking my heart — I just can’t get her to drink with me

I can’t walk into the lecture hall now without a gang of entitled posh-boys singing th at song at me. I’d avoid them but the girls in the clique are fly, bro (it’s fecking contagious) and they’ve adopted me as their pet culchie. (At least I think that’s what she said – it can he hard to tell with the American accent.) My daughter is breaking my heart. How can I persuade my daughter there is nothing wrong with a drink on a Friday night?

Source:Irish Examiner

October 17, 2024 20:00 UTC

Three people remanded in custody following death of child in Co Tyrone

A man and two women have been remanded in custody over the death of a 23-month-old child in Co Tyrone. Tavia’s mother, Suzi Augusta Jacinta Da Costa, 21, of Windmill Court, Dungannon, was charged with manslaughter, causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and child cruelty. Tavia’s aunt Suzana Da Costa, 24, of Windmill Court, Dungannon, was also charged with causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person and child cruelty. The child’s grandmother was said to have told police that she had been “isolated” from Suzi and Tavia since June. The court heard the post-mortem examination showed Tavia’s body was covered in bruises, including to her head and face.

Source:Irish Examiner

October 17, 2024 20:00 UTC

‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’ – Harry Styles pays tribute after Liam Payne’s death in balcony fall

Payne’s former One Direction bandmates issued a joint statement last night and said they were “completely devastated” at the death of their friend. Louis Tomlinson promised to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son (Joe Giddens/PA)Zayn Malik said he “never got to thank” Liam Payne for supporting him through some of the “most difficult” times in his life. The circumstances surrounding Payne’s death were suspicious and possibly involved drugs, though there was no sign of a third party being involved, Argentine prosecutors said on Thursday. Photo: RedfernsThe Buenos Aires police said they found Payne’s hotel room “in complete disarray” with broken objects and furniture. First responders work outside the hotel where Liam Payne, former One Direction member, was found dead, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 16, 2024.

Source:Irish Independent

October 17, 2024 19:42 UTC

Volunteer hoping Real Bedford turn football on its head

"I’ve met people from Australia, from the US, from the other side of Europe, who have travelled to the UK just to watch Real Bedford play and that’s fascinating. “It’s great to be able to meet people from across the other side of the planet and have something in common with them, by following this tiny football club from Bedford with big ambitions. Through entering their postcode, individuals can locate volunteering opportunities at nearby clubs and discover more details about which roles are available. He added: “To be honest, you can’t really function without the volunteers because there’s just too much to do. “Having a small group of volunteers that are committed, and you can rely on is super important, especially for a club with a less established history.”Find volunteering opportunities at your local club by visiting https://pitchinginvolunteers.co.uk/

Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 19:38 UTC

Coast Guard conducts Sagar Kavach exercise along Goa and Maharashtra coast

Team HeraldVASCO: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a two-day Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ 02/24 along the coastline of Goa and Maharashtra. The Sagar Kavach exercise was conducted in coordination with the Indian Navy, Customs, Coastal Security Police, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Directorate of Fisheries and the Captain of Ports. According to the Coast Guard, comprehensive coastal security exercise, aims at strengthening and enhancing the coastal and maritime security of our nation. Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Marine Police, Customs, Port Authorities and the Directorate of Fisheries. This exercise aimed to undertake awareness and information sharing amongst various stake holder, and formed a unified coastal security communication plan.

Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 19:20 UTC

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns draw Ireland in pool play

Photo / PhotosportDefending champions the Black Ferns have drawn Ireland at next year’s Rugby World Cup, a side who claimed an upset victory over New Zealand last month at the WXV1. Ireland were the last team to defeat the Black Ferns at the World Cup, handing them their only pool play loss to date. Since that 2014 upset in France, the Black Ferns have won 11 straight at the World Cup going on to win two titles. The Black Ferns, ranked third in the world, were drawn in Pool C alongside Ireland, Japan (11th) and Spain (13). In Pool B, world number two Canada will face Scotland, Wales, and Fiji.

Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 18:55 UTC

GAAGO subscription revenues rise by 118% to €4.96 million

GAAGO subscription revenues rise by 118% to €4.96 millionGordon DeeganSubscription revenues at the controversial GAA and RTÉ joint streaming venture, GAAGO, surged by €2.6 million, or 118 per cent, to €4.96 million last year. According to new 2023 accounts filed by GAAGO Media Ltd, the company’s overall revenues more than doubled, rising from €2.4 million to €5.23 million as the platform benefited from its deal to broadcast GAA championship games to a domestic audience behind a pay-wall. The streaming company’s revenues were made up of €4.96 million in subscription revenues and sponsorship income, which increased three-fold from €90,000 to €273,437. The broadcast of the games to a domestic audience resulted in the company’s costs surging by €2.54 million or 140 per cent from €1.81 million to €4.36 million last year. The accounts show that former RTÉ Director General, Dee Forbes resigned from the board of GAAGO on June 26th, 2023.

Source:Irish Independent

October 17, 2024 18:50 UTC

Over 2,800 Offaly farmers in line for payments from this week

Advance farm payments will be arriving in farmers' bank accounts from this week. Over 2,800 Offaly farmers in line for payments from this weekMinister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD yesterday (Wednesday, October 16) announced the commencement of advance payments under the 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS). A total of 2,820 Offaly farmers had applied for the BISS payment before the deadline of May 15. In announcing the start of the payments yesterday, Minister McConalogue said “I am delighted to confirm that advance payments under the BISS & CRISS, worth over €506 million to 110,186 farmers, have commenced today. To facilitate farmers wishing to contact the department regarding their BISS or ANC payments, extended hours are in place for the Direct Payments Helpdesk.

Source:Irish Independent

October 17, 2024 18:11 UTC

Gold Star Marker installed at Annex Building

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Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 17:10 UTC

New XEC Covid variant believed to be more transmissible is detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe

XEC is a sub-variant of the Omicron strain and was first detected in June. Illustration: GettyThe new Covid variant that is expected to circulate in the coming months and lead to another winter wave has arrived in Ireland. The XEC strain, which is believed to be more transmissible, has shown up in 7.1pc of virus samples analysed here. It is a sub-variant of the Omicron strain and a recombinant strain, which is a hybrid of sub-lineages KP.3.3 and KS.1.1. New Covid variant XEC detected - What is it and does it pose a threat this winter?

Source:Irish Independent

October 17, 2024 16:34 UTC

BOI issues urgent fraud alert as customers targeted by 'live chat' scams

The fraudsters are claiming that people's accounts have been compromised, directing them to a live chat service or to download software to their computer, and asking for card details, online banking details, and activation codes. The bank is warning businesses about a recent increase in ‘Live chat’ scams, stating that fraudsters are mainly targeting business banking customers with this scam and duping them into allowing remote access to their computers and bank accounts. "Fraudsters try to convince people to allow access to their PCs via a fake ‘live chat’, where they can then access business customers’ online banking, and other personal files and information. "Never allow a caller to take remote access of your PC. If someone asks you for a one-time code from your online banking app, they are a fraudster.

Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 16:19 UTC

FA’s Mark Bullingham defends English coaching system after hiring Thomas Tuchel

FA’s Mark Bullingham defends English coaching system after hiring Thomas TuchelBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterFootball Association chief executive Mark Bullingham insists the English coaching system is a success, but accepted the country is “not in that place” to have a handful of homegrown contenders for the national team job. Thomas Tuchel will become England’s third overseas head coach for the men’s team when he starts work on January 1, raising questions over the strength and depth of top-level English coaches. We would love to have more English coaches managing in the Premier League, for example. I think there is a balance there.”Other than Barry, it is still unclear which other English coaches will be part of Tuchel’s set-up. One name not mentioned by Tuchel or Bullingham at the German’s unveiling on Wednesday was former England, Arsenal and Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole.

Source:Irish Independent

October 17, 2024 16:17 UTC

Abingdon: Second arrest made following armed police incident

Thames Valley Police officers were called at about 2.45pm to reports of disorder in Wootton Road. READ MORE: The latest cases from Oxford Magistrates' CourtA 17-year-old boy from Abingdon was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody and a second teenager from Oxford has subsequently been arrested in connection with the incident. This afternoon (Thursday) officers have arrested a 16-year-old boy from Oxford on suspicion of affray. (Image: Thames Valley Police) Officers confirmed no one was injured but, following the incident, authorised a Section 60 order. It covered Wootton Road, Vineyard, Oxford Road and Dunmore Road.

Source:The Herald

October 17, 2024 16:11 UTC