Kilmurray goal ends brave resistance of 'Castle girls
Kilmurray goal ends brave resistance of 'Castle girlsSt Loman's, Mullingar 3-12, Garrycastle 3-6Previous Next Image 1 of 4 Katie Kilmurray (St Loman’s) gets away from Rebecca Sleator (Garrycastle) in Sunday’s U16 football final at Shandonagh. Image 2 of 4 Amy Carter (Garrycastle), Lucy Kilmurray (St Loman’s) and Ella Sweeney (Garrycastle) compete for the ball. After all, two St Loman's U-16 players started their recent senior championship final victory over Milltown. Parker denied Evie Kilmurray a possible goal after good work from lively substitute Lucy Kilmurray. Scorers - St Loman's: K Kilmurray 2-4 (0-1f); E Kilmurray 1-2; S Breslin 0-4; M Mulderry and E Corcoran 0-1 each.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 22:02 UTC
League of Ireland wrap: Derry City miss the chance to go top of the table
League of Ireland wrap: Derry City miss the chance to go top of the tableKenneth FoxDerry City dropped two more points in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race, missing the chance to go top in the process. The Candystripes had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Saints were 3-1 winners away to Bohemians, courtesy of second half goals from Chris Forrester, Jake Mulraney and Joe Redmond. Bohs saw a first-half penalty from Dawson Devoy saved, and had Ross Tierney sent-off fiveminutes after half-time, with Devoy bagging a late consolation. Bohs remain four points ahead of Drogheda in the relegation playoff place with three games to go.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 21:49 UTC
Numerous Peter McVerry Trust transactions conducted without knowledge of board, report finds
Numerous transactions relating to property purchases, fund transfers, loans and takeovers involving the Peter McVerry Trust homeless charity took place without the knowledge or approval of its board. The findings were made in a damning report published today following a year-long investigation by inspectors appointed by the charities regulator. According to the report, he claimed the sale may not have completed if it was known the trust was the buyer. The organisation was not named in the report but is known to be the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. But €1.5m of the funds was transferred to another charity related to the trust and was used to pay creditors of the trust.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 20:52 UTC
Rachel Reeves risks getting a reputation as a pension thief: RUTH SUNDERLAND
Rachel Reeves is gaining a reputation as the nation's pension thief in chief. Absurdly, Labour views this to be anyone on moderately good earnings paying higher rate tax, along with individuals who have set aside prudent sums for their old age. Warnings: Rachel Reeves has allowed a climate of fear to build up ahead of the Budget - but will she raid pensions? Reeves is also understood to have abandoned plans for re-imposing the lifetime limit on pension nest-eggs, also because of the ill-effects on some better-off professionals in the public sector. Since public sector workers are the only kind Reeves seems to care about, this might induce her to back off.
Source:Daily Mail
October 14, 2024 20:44 UTC
Woman gets eight-year sentence for stabbing former lover to death
Eoin ReynoldsA mother-of-three has been jailed for eight years for stabbing her one-time lover to death in a motiveless attack during a "chaotic" and drunken evening. However, Mr Justice McDermott said, whatever the reason, Brennan had introduced a knife into a situation where she was under no threat and had not been provoked in any way. Brennan, of no fixed abode, stabbed and killed Mr Viktorovs at the home they shared at Shillelagh, Ballyconnell, County Wicklow on February 10th, 2022. Mr Cody said Brennan carries the burden of what she did and "wants to reenter society as a better person". While in prison, Mr Cody said his client has achieved a number of certificates, engaged in every program available to her and is held in high regard by the prison authorities.
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 18:47 UTC
‘We’re devastated’ – young Dublin girl loses eye after suspected vape battery explodes from bonfire in housing estate
As she walked across the green in their housing estate, something exploded from an open fire on the grass and flew into her right eye, which began pumping blood. “She was just walking across the field after going to the ice-cream van,” Ms Grainger said. There was battery acid in her eye,” Ms Grainger said. Ruby was brought to the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital for emergency surgery, but unfortunately doctors were unable to save her right eye. “She remembers the same cry I had when it happened, and when she was running to the house after it happened to her,” Ms Grainger said.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 18:17 UTC
Changes to Legacy Act risk Troubles veterans’ reputations – shadow minister
On October 12 1984, the Provisional IRA attempted to assassinate then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, killing five people including the Conservative MP Sir Anthony Berry and injuring more than 30. The Act provided some legal immunity to perpetrators of crimes in Northern Ireland during the Troubles in return for their co-operation with a truth recovery body – the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). On coming into Government after the election, Labour pledged to repeal the Act but has said it will retain the ICRIR. “Now, I didn’t serve in the Troubles, but I did serve in Northern Ireland, and I understand them. “You have my absolute commitment that individuals will get the correct welfare and appropriate legal support to any individual that needs to go through legal proceedings.”
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 17:27 UTC
US premiere of Offaly film takes place at Californian festival this Saturday
US premiere of Offaly film takes place at Californian festival this SaturdayIndependent Irish film A Simple Killing will premiere at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival in California this Saturday, October 19. The short film, which was written by Mark Conway and directed by Jason Branagan, was funded by the FilmOffaly Short Film Award through the Offaly Arts Office. The film was first premiered at the esteemed Raindance Film Festival in London on Friday, June 28 - and now has the opportunity to find a new audience on the opposite side of the globe. The Newport Beach Film Festival is proud to present two specially curated screenings to highlight Irish short films. This year’s program reflects Ireland's exceptionally strong creative talent,” said Gregg Schwenk, CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 16:34 UTC
Stunning new novel from Scots author: 10 books to read right now
Thwarted, the Vikings depart, leaving one behind, who cannot swim, has no sword, and must negotiate his way out of trouble. The scene is set for an engrossing drama of Christian versus pagan, encompassing the nature of love, shame and honour. A story of friendship, identity and music, it is accompanied by an album of songs, performed by the author. (Image: 4th Estate)Nobody’s EmpireStuart MurdochFaber & Faber, £20The debut novel from the frontman of Belle & Sebastian, Nobody’s Empire is set in early 1990s Glasgow. (Image: Faber & Faber)
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 16:30 UTC
Painkiller sale plan to US gives France major headache
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Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 16:23 UTC
Conor Bradley hoping to push Liverpool claims with Northern Ireland performances
I really love coming away and getting games…“I think (captaining Northern Ireland) can only help me. Conor Bradley has scored three goals in his last six games for Northern Ireland (Jane Barlow/PA)“I just want to keep going, keep progressing and just keep getting better. “I think (playing for Northern Ireland) just improves me. We have to learn how to keep clean sheets and win games when we go away from home. We want the game to have intensity, so the onus is on us to create that type of game.”
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 15:42 UTC
Public urged to be vigilant of scam over fake QR codes attached to parking meters
Fingal County Council has warned members of the public to be vigilant about a scam involving fake QR codes attached onto parking meters. While Aontú councillor Emer Tóibín said a similar scam took place in Navan, Co Meath, involving fake QR codes attached onto genuine QR codes on parking meters. Several councils in the UK have made similar warnings about scam QR codes on parking meters. False QR stickers have been overlaid on genuine QR codes which redirect to a fake payment website. We are removing any affected signage and have notified customers via our website and on social media channels to be vigilant of false QR codes on pay and display parking meters.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 15:39 UTC
Donohoe questions credibility of McDonald’s knowledge of complaint against Stanley
Donohoe questions credibility of McDonald’s knowledge of complaint against StanleyBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PASinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s account that she did not know the nature of a complaint made against Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley “is not really credible”, Paschal Donohoe has said. An internal party disciplinary processes was set up to investigate a complaint made against Mr Stanley, a TD for Laois-Offaly since 2011, at the end of July by a longstanding member of the party. Mr Stanley announced his resignation from Sinn Féin on Saturday and said he would run as an independent in the next general election. Sinn Féin said the complaint and a “serious” counter-allegation were referred to An Garda Siochana on Sunday. Asked about the issue, Mr Donohoe said that while he understands legal “sensitivities”, it was “imperative” that the party was transparent.
Source:Irish Independent
October 14, 2024 15:26 UTC
Labour investment summit: Firms back UK as Government vows to cut red tape
High-profile no-shows, unforced blunders and pre-budget concerns had raised fears that Labour's highly anticipated investment summit would prove a damp squib. US tech firms announce £6.3bn investment as part of the UK's data centre infrastructure driveBusinesses announce fresh UK investmentFour US tech firm revealed plans to invest a combined £6.3billion to build data infrastructure in the UK. DP World has revealed a £1 billion plan to expand the London Gateway container port at the Government's investment summit. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive of DP World, said the group's major investment 'underlines DP World's long-term commitment to the UK'. Meanwhile, Manchester Airports Group detailed a £1.1 billion investment programme to improve and expand Stansted airport's terminal building.
Source:Daily Mail
October 14, 2024 15:12 UTC
Royal Life Saving Society launches baby bath safety campaign
Due to the recent revelation, the charity is now emphasising the fact that baby bath seats are not safety devices. Figures also revealed that 88% of parents have used a baby bath seat, and almost two-thirds (64%) of those with children under one currently do so. RLSS UK is therefore working to increase parents’ understanding of the purpose of baby bath seats to help promote safer bath times for all families. “Of ten infants that drowned in the bath in the last four years, seven were using a bath seat. Regardless of whether you are using a bath seat during bath time, we always advise parents and carers to keep young children within arm’s reach in water.
Source:The Herald
October 14, 2024 15:05 UTC