'I am not a spy' - Seanad members declare they are not suspected Russian agent in OireachtasSeveral senators have used their speaking time this afternoon to declare they are not Russian spies. It comes after a newspaper reported that a politician in the Oireachtas has been allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence. “And I too, Senator Dooley like you, am not one of those people either,” Senator Buttimer said. Taoiseach Simon Harris today deflected a question as to whether the alleged Russian spy in the Oireachtas should identify himself - as rumours swirled that he might be preparing to do so. It comes after The Sunday Times reported that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician to act as an agent during Brexit negotiations.
Source:Irish Independent
October 09, 2024 15:41 UTC
RIBBLE Valley father and son, Richard and Mark Ireland, Heys Farm, Whalley, are currently firing on all cylinders with their top-notch prime lambs, when, and for the second consecutive month, consigning both the champion and reserve champion pens of five at CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s October show and sale. (Mon, Oct 7)They again clinched leading honours with lambs by home-bred Shamrock Beltex rams themselves sired by the prolific Scottish-bred Clary Fantastic. The 43kg victors, out of Texel-cross ewes, sold at £172 per head, the 47kg reserves, out of Rouge-cross-Texel ewes, at £160 to Halifax wholesalers J&E Medcalf. The horned show class was won by a 38kg Dalesbred pen from Nidderdales’s Keith Verity, Lofthouse, selling at £97 each and again to the Calderdale Medcalfs. In addition, the ‘live’ Autumn sale of working sheepdogs attracted a catalogue entry of 39, comprising 26 fully-broken field-run dogs and 13 in the unbroken pen.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 14:59 UTC
The Cold Feet actor said that his background did not prevent him from identifying as an Irishman. Weeks after his appearance as the keynote speaker at the Dublin event, graffiti threatening the actor appeared in Portrush. “So much of what I was trying to say was that my background, my culture, my history, does not disallow me from considering myself an Irishman. “You can call yourself whatever you want, you can call yourself Northern Irish, from the north of Ireland, you can be nationalist, unionist, that doesn’t matter. “It is just about having an identity and a protected identity and feeling that you can be part of a shared island, with shared identities in which we move forward for the best of everyone.”
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 14:57 UTC
Some trace their roots to Ireland, possibly from the town of Castlebar in County Mayo. A recent visit from IrelandIn 2000 the City of Peekskill and the Town of Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland established a “twinning or “sister” relationship at the suggestion of members of the Peekskill St. Patrick’s Committee. Now in 2024 the time has come this year to reinforce those bonds according to Sue Sheridan of the Peekskill St. Patrick’s Parade committee. Strong roots still remain to native landsWhether from Ecuador, Ireland or the dozens of other nations where Peekskill residents trace their roots, the pride and connection to ancestors remains a powerful force. “People should visit County Mayo because it’s the most beautiful part of Ireland in my opinion,” Donna Sheridan said.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 14:47 UTC
Heimir Hallgrimsson is convinced Ireland’s fortunes will soar once they snaffle an elusive win. Hallgrimsson succeeded Stephen Kenny for the last two of those eight matches, the 2-0 defeats to England and Greece last month. They’re on their travels for this week’s second double-header of the Uefa Nations League campaign, starting with Finland on Thursday. Greece, who host England in the other game on Thursday, welcome Ireland to Athens on Sunday. The series wraps for Ireland with games against Finland at home on November 14 and England at Wembley three days later.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 09, 2024 14:31 UTC
Now, six decades after it was launched, the dramas, documentaries and even the office goldfish of Glasgow University Student Television (GUST) are being celebrated amid efforts to preserve its rich heritage for future generations. GUST's control room back in the 1980s (Image: GUST) Bethany Gillespie, current GUST Controller, said: “For 60 years, GUST has been at the forefront of student media, providing a platform for countless aspiring broadcasters, producers, and technicians. Former GUST Controller, Sarah Battensby, who will speak at an event to celebrate the channel on Wednesday said: “The GUST archives are a treasure trove of student television history. GUST behind the scenes (Image: GUST) The collection reflects the evolution of student media over time and underscores the importance of archival preservation. Its controllers say the station’s archives not only preserve its history but also serve as a window into the shifting landscape of British media and culture.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 14:17 UTC
The inquiry concluded that there was no accident involved and then said ‘the cause of death was complications of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease’ and there were no reasonable precautions that could have been taken to prevent the death. At the time of his death he was subject to mandatory two hour checks by carers who were accompanied by prison officers due to his ill health. McCafferty worked for Celtic after joining in 1990 and became a kitman for the youth team in 1994, where he remained until 1996 until he resigned amid allegations about his behaviour. He moved to Northern Ireland later and was arrested in 2016 before being jailed for three years after being found guilty of abusing a boy. Most of his victims played for youth teams which he ran in North Lanarkshire, with four who playing for Celtic Boys Club and Celtic Youth Team between the ages of 14 and 17.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 13:56 UTC
Eva OsborneNine per cent of drivers observed on Irish roads were using a mobile device while driving, according to a new qualitative study on driver mobile phone use in Ireland. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) hosted its Annual International Road Safety Conference in Dublin Castle on Wednesday with the theme of 'Driver Distraction'. Dr Sarma indicated that the ‘fear of missing out (FOMO)’ on messages, calls and notifications while driving is a significant motivation behind this behaviour. He found that the use of phones while driving stems from planned behaviour and automatic behaviour. Planned behaviour sees drivers deliberately using their phones with beliefs like: "I believe I can handle the car safely while using the phone", "I won't get caught", and that others use their phones all the time.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 13:47 UTC
Viral hit The Spark longlisted for 2025 GrammysOlivia KelleherThe viral hit “The Spark” by a group of young rappers from Cork and Clare, which has amassed over two billion views on social media and 52 million streams, has been long listed for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna crew released their track during the summer. Their track has now been long listed on the 67th Grammy Ballot for Best Dance/Electronic Recording and Song of the Year. The young rappers will find out in early November if they have made the final short list for nominations. The Spark has been featured on BCC News, ABC’s Today Show, The New York Times, The Guardian and Time magazine.
Source:Irish Independent
October 09, 2024 13:17 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 13:08 UTC
MANDY Maher of Catwalk Models and Geraldine Mullen of GM Boutique, are looking forward to the fashion show in Claregalway Castle on Friday, October 18. Castle is stylish setting for Claregalway fashion showCLAREGALWAY Castle is the setting for a stylish night when it hosts an autumnal fashion show featuring labels from local GM Boutique. Owned by fashion expert Geraldine Mullen, GM Boutique has earned a reputation as one of Galway’s destination boutiques for sophisticated and high-quality fashion. “I’m so excited to share our autumn-winter collections in this special setting,” said Geraldine Mullen, owner of GM Boutique. Limited seating is available and can be reserved by contacting GM Boutique at 091-739670 or emailing sales@gmdesignwear.ie.
Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 13:03 UTC
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Source:The Herald
October 09, 2024 12:48 UTC
Meanwhile, Fine Gael blindsided its coalition partner Fianna Fáil by seeking Dáil statements from Ms McDonald on her handling of a child sex abuser in her party. McMonagle was arrested in August 2021 following an investigation into child sex offences. Sinn Féin dropped the ball on this. After the interview, Ms McDonald came under fire in the Dáil from Ms Naughton and was forced to again defend her handling of the controversy. Photo: GettyHowever, the Sinn Féin leader said other party leaders would also have to address their handling of child sex abuse allegations if Dáil statements go ahead.
Source:Irish Independent
October 09, 2024 12:43 UTC
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson says he’s keen to rip some long-established traditions with the Irish team to try and lift the Republic out of what he admits is a “downward spiral”. Having started the Nations League campaign with back-to-back home defeats, without a goal scored, Ireland are in Helsinki, to face another struggling nation, Finland, on Thursday night. "I wouldn’t say a losing streak, but if you are in a downward spiral it’s good to do something different in a different country, a different environment, shake things up. "That would be my preference of doing it this way – I think travelling is one thing. "I feel better this camp but that's mainly what we have been doing – we had maybe five meetings, we are doing more talking than training,” he said.
Source:Irish Independent
October 09, 2024 12:25 UTC
Photograph: iStockCompanies are making it harder for trade unions to organise or represent their workers, a new report suggests, and are using tactics such as refusing officials physical access to workplaces, monitoring employee communications and victimising activists to weaken union activity. The research, which is to be launched on Wednesday at an event in Dublin, includes a survey of trade union officials regarding their experience of attempting to organise and represent members in Irish workplaces. The directive requires governments to promote collective bargaining in countries where coverage falls below 80 per cent. “The best way to make work pay is by promoting and supporting collective bargaining, said Irish Congress of Trade Unions, general secretary, Owen Reidy. It is unacceptable that hundreds of thousands of workers across the State are still denied access to unions and collective bargaining.”
Source:The Irish Times
October 09, 2024 11:02 UTC