GAA preview: Club action this weekend
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 therapy
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
MARKET REPORT: Nvidia sees £130bn wiped off its value as chipmakers crumble
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
Yound Dundalk man Ryan McKeown to stand as Independent Ireland candidate in Louth
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
Jacinda Ardern hopes to ‘spread a little kindness’ in next stage of her career
Dame Jacinda, who was elected in 2017 at the age of 37, was recognised by the Prince of Wales on Wednesday with one of the country’s highest honours – the New Zealand Order of Merit – for services to the state. Dame Jacinda Ardern was honoured by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle (Jonathan Brady/PA)Of the royal honour, Dame Jacinda told the PA news agency she was “incredibly honoured and very humbled” and that she felt it acknowledged her family, her former colleagues and New Zealanders who gave her the “extraordinary privilege of serving them for five years”. Renowned for her new style of leadership, Dame Jacinda was praised around the world for her handling of the country’s worst-ever mass shooting in March 2019. Last year, it was announced that Dame Jacinda was joining the board of trustees of the Prince’s Earthshot Prize that gives a £1 million grant to winning projects aimed at protecting the planet. At the time of the announcement, William said her “encouragement and advice” had been “crucial to the prize’s early success”.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 14:20 UTC
New Inspector Lynley Series Starring Leo Suter & Sofia Barclay Starts Shooting in Ireland – First Look
The streamer BritBox announced a new imagining of Inspector Lynley crime novels has begun production in Ireland. A first-look image reveals Suter and Barclay as the beloved detective duo from Elizabeth George’s internationally best-selling books. He is paired with Barbara Havers, a sergeant with a maverick attitude and a working-class background. Before this adaptation, PBS aired a BBC crime drama series Inspector Lynley Mysteries that ran for six seasons from 2001 to 2008. Lynley, BritBox, TBDMore Headlines:
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 13:53 UTC
Stormont leaders press for resumption of two growth deals in Northern Ireland
The Mid South West Region deal had been due to see its heads of terms agreement signed on Wednesday. Instead, Stormont ministers and deal partners gathered at the Event Space, Hill Of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House in Dungannon and issued a joint call for the pause to be lifted. Last month, the Westminster Government announced that four city and growth deals in the region would be paused. It later emerged that the Belfast and the Londonderry and Strabane deals would not be affected because those deals were at a later stage. The deals, which advance investment and infrastructure projects in specific areas, involve bespoke funding arrangements between the Treasury, the Stormont Executive and local partners.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 13:34 UTC
Choose a career that will put a smile on your face
When it comes to a career choice, the pathway starts with a passion for the subject. Operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel John Burchill says that in tourism you get to build great relationships with customers, some that last generations. John Burchill is operations manager at Hayfield Manor Hotel, a luxury five-star establishment in Cork that he describes as being a 365-day-a-year, 24/7 human business. You become part of the life of that family — we have since celebrated all their children’s Christenings at the hotel.”There are 21 nationalities working at Hayfield Manor Hotel. He approached Hayfield Manor for a work placement and when he finished those studies, went on to do a degree in hospitality management at the same college.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 16, 2024 13:01 UTC
The Skin Nerd: The facts and myths about breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we focus on raising awareness of the disease, but, of course, breast cancer is a year-round concern. It is common: One in seven women and one in 728 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately, a study by Breast Cancer Now revealed that two in five UK women do not check their breasts regularly. Being aware also includes becoming clued up on the facts about breast cancer, and so, today, we are clearing up some myths and bringing you important facts to help you to make informed decisions when checking your boobs. Research has shown that breast-cancer risk can be affected by family history, but only 5%-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 16, 2024 12:30 UTC
Gardaí suspect boy (8) may have died months before he was reported missing
Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed deadGardaí carrying out a murder investigation into the disappearance of a young boy suspect he died several months before being reported missing. Eight-year-old Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co Louth, on August 30 last. As part of enquiries carried out during the investigation detectives now also suspect that the young child may have died several months before gardaí were notified he was missing. “Following enquiries to date, investigating gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed dead. Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency, is working closely with and fully co-operating with the garda investigation.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 11:56 UTC
Poundland confirms major change in stores and online
The £20m investment by Poundland hopes to bring customers more value with its reward app after it was piloted in around 100 stores on the Isle of Wight and in Northern Ireland and Scotland. From Thursday, October 17, Poundland Perks will be available to use UK-wide giving customers the chance to save, earn and play. Poundland launches its first-ever rewards schemeCustomers who use the Poundland app will be able to earn ‘perks points’ when they spend in different parts of the store. Plus, to celebrate its launch, Poundland will ‘power-up’ perks points across everything in the shop, giving customers 100 points for every pound they spend until Christmas. The Poundland Perks app can be downloaded via the Google Play and Apple App stores by searching for Poundland Perks and will offer customers at least 100 Perks offers in the app at any one time.
Source:The Herald
October 16, 2024 11:45 UTC
It’s back: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns with surprise debut from Kate Moss
REUTERS/Andrew KellyModel Kate Moss walks the runway during the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew KellyModel Kate Moss walks the runway during the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2024. Model Kate Moss walks the runway during the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2024. Lisa from Blackpink performs during the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2024. Model Kate Moss walks the runway during the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2024.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 11:14 UTC
Over 400 girls left without football league this season
Over 400 girls left without football league this seasonLouise Walsh'Please just let us play competitive soccer,' urged young teenagers who have seemingly been left without league football this season. The girls were part of the Dublin Metropolitan Girls League (MGL) and many of the clubs transferred to the Dublin District Schoolboys/girls League (DDSL) when the MGL collapsed. "Numbers at training have fallen off because some of the girls have just lost the motivation to play sport. "So over 400 girls can't play kids football because of a technicality and there is nowhere else to go so it could be next September before we can join another league and play matches. "All the coaches involved are trying their best to arrange friendlies but we need a league to play in.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 10:39 UTC
‘It was devastating’ – grieving families urge awareness of condition that can cause death in epilepsy
‘It was devastating’ – grieving families urge awareness of condition that can cause death in epilepsySudep Action Day aims to increase awareness of the rare complicationArabella Scanlan on the importance of SUDEP educationConor Feehan Today at 03:30Little Brianna said, “Mum, love you” to her mother Arabella Scanlan before snuggling back into bed. A few minutes later, Arabella found her dead in their Co Clare home. She was just nine years old.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 09:47 UTC
England appoint German Thomas Tuchel as new head coach
England appoint German Thomas Tuchel as new head coachBy PA Sport StaffGerman Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as England’s new head coach. The former Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich manager becomes the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel said on englandfootball.com: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. Anthony Barry will assist Thomas Tuchel (Mike Egerton/PA) Photo by Mike EgertonPrior to Thursday’s home defeat by Greece, interim head coach Lee Carsley had widely been considered the favourite to land the job on a permanent basis. The recruitment process began following Gareth Southgate’s resignation in July, with several candidates interviewed, leading to Tuchel being identified as the preferred appointment.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2024 09:41 UTC