Man jailed for setting fire to house of man who previously assaulted him
Eimear DoddA man who set a fire outside the home of an acquaintance who had previously assaulted him has been jailed for 12 months. The court heard the injured party was in his third-floor apartment when he heard a bang on his front door. When interviewed, Jordan made full admissions and told gardaí that the injured party had previously assaulted him. Jordan told gardaí he didn't want to kill the injured party, but wanted him gone from the apartment block. He confirmed that the injured party in this case was later charged with assault and received a 12-month suspended sentence.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 16:49 UTC
Forget pumpkin patches, try an autumnal farmers' market instead
Tom Booth, co-founder of East Neuk Market Garden, says: “At this time of year, leafy greens like kale, chard and spinach really come into their own as well as cauliflowers and cabbages. “East Neuk Market Garden grows lots of fun varieties of squash to play with, long curls of tromboncino, dense sweet uchiki kuri, fun to look at and to eat. The market garden grows an incredible variety of radicchio in the Autumn. Fourth Saturday of the month, The Square, Kelsofacebook.com/KelsoFarmersMarketEdinburgh Farmers’ MarketSince 2000, Saturday in Edinburgh has been market day. Castle Terrace, every Saturdayedinburghfarmersmarket.co.ukAutumn Market at Wildwoodz, InvernessThis autumn celebration in the woods offers something a wee bit different.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 16:16 UTC
Offaly’s 70km Grand Canal greenway is officially opened
Minister James Lawless, accompanied by Cathaoirleach Cllr Tony McCormack, Ella Henson and Darragh Jordan, 5th year students in Gallen Community School, on a scenic cycle on the newly opened 70km Grand Canal Greenway in Ferbane. Offaly’s 70km Grand Canal greenway is officially openedThe full Grand Canal Greenway through Offaly, stretching from Edenderry to Shannon Harbour, has been officially opened. The Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Tony McCormack, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless carried out the official opening of the 70-kilometre Grand Canal Greenway on Thursday. At the opening ceremony, Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council Cllr Tony McCormack expressed his pride in the Grand Canal Greenway’s inauguration. Construction is also progressing on Offaly County Council’s first significant Trailhead amenity at Ballycommon, featuring 52 parking spaces and other facilities.
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 15:39 UTC
Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space
By Rebecca Black, PABlue-green algae on Lough Neagh is set to be observed from space. The £360,000 (€430,000) Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is in collaboration with NI SPACE and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera). Robert Hill, NI Space cluster manager, said satellites can give a unique perspective and provide a rich layer of information to add to existing knowledge and understanding of environmental ecosystems. Daera minister Andrew Muir welcomed the move alongside work under way as part of the Lough Neagh Action Plan. “I look forward to seeing how this SBRI competition can complement the work already being undertaken in the Executive’s Lough Neagh Action Plan.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 15:16 UTC
Ellan Fraser says journey towards LA 2028 has already started
Fraser, 20, is one of Great Britain’s most promising wheelchair basketball players, lighting up the court for Worcester Wolves. I think they still put their best into it and it was lovely to see them put what we practised into play. “I've already started working towards 2028. They are nominated to SportsAid by the national governing bodies of more than 60 sports based on set criteria from each. “It's been super helpful with things like expenses and with the Aldi voucher, I literally used that for my food shop,” she added.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 14:28 UTC
UT President Boyd visits FCHS seniors
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Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 13:08 UTC
The UK and the EU are entering a situationship
Grant, who was previously a journalist in Brussels, says the UK side are being extremely cautious when it comes to Europe. “Part of that is Starmer is naturally a cautious person, that’s the way he’s made,” he says. A bigger factor in the trepidation is the fact the UK government doesn’t know exactly what it wants yet, he says. “There will be a reset – whether it is minor or whether it is more ambitious is an open question.”An element of spin will be required from the UK government to sell progress back home. “I think Labour can get away with a deal on youth mobility, if it is called ‘youth exchanges’ rather than mobility,” Grant says.
Source:The Irish Times
October 10, 2024 12:23 UTC
Hospital doctor found guilty of professional misconduct over false declarations
Seán McCarthaighA doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct over his failure to notify the Medical Council that he had been refused registration by its UK counterpart due to his repeated failure to pass an exam to test his medical competence. A medical inquiry found a series of allegations proven against non-consultant hospital doctor, Mohamed Akasha, in relation to false declarations he made to the Medical Council in both 2019 and 2020 in annual registration renewal forms. He said the fitness-to-practise committee had no doubt that Dr Akasha had knowingly and deliberately misled the Medical Council. Mr Quirke said the inquiry was satisfied that Dr Akasha had twice withheld relevant information knowingly and deliberately from the Medical Council which represented professional misconduct. Dr Akasha, who is based in Cavan, was informed that the findings and the recommended sanction, which was not made public, would be forwarded to the Medical Council for determination.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 12:19 UTC
Ratan Tata dead at 86: Tributes pour in for 'visionary' Indian business tycoon who snapped up Britain's most recognised car brands - and UK tea giant
Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86. Mr Tata died at a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night, the corporation confirmed. 'My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear,' Pichai said on X. The Tata Group said his philanthropy work 'touched the lives of millions.' Mr Tata said it would provide a 'safe, affordable, all-weather form of transport' to millions of middle- and lower-income Indian consumers.
Source:Daily Mail
October 10, 2024 11:09 UTC
Cameras will record Rock Creek speeders
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Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 05:03 UTC
Joe Biden will be frequent visitor to Ireland, Taoiseach says
US President Joe Biden with Irish President Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain, in Dublin in 2023 (Brian Lawless/PA)Mr Harris added: “He probably considers himself more Irish that he considers me. “He’s certainly not from Kent,” said Mr Harris. Meanwhile, Mr Harris also raised the issue of the number of undocumented Irish citizens living in the US with President Joe Biden. The number of undocumented Irish citizens in the US is estimated to be in the tens of thousands. “We discussed the issue of the undocumented Irish here in the United States.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 04:47 UTC
Bigger cheques for new wave of Irish start-ups will help them compete with multinationals, says Enterprise Ireland boss
Bigger cheques for new wave of Irish start-ups will help them compete with multinationals, says Enterprise Ireland bossLeo Clancy says agency is working on a new five-year plan as it changes with the timesLeo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland. Photo: MaxwellsAdrian Weckler Today at 03:30Spend any time at all around Irish tech founders and you’ll hear a wide array of views about Enterprise Ireland (EI).
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 04:32 UTC
Trailer released for Scottish midgie horror comedy movie
Hutchison said the teaser trailer will be used to pitch the feature to film production companies and potential funders, but there were some practical difficulties to consider. "Writer and actor strikes in the US ground film production globally to a halt in many ways. Filming locations are likely to include the Scottish Highlands, but footage captured for the teaser trailer was shot in Balloch Country Park in West Dunbartonshire. The trailer features a scientist fleeing a laboratory attack mixed with some fairly graphic clips of his colleagues meeting their demise. The trailer was shot by Glasgow-based filmmaker Alessio Avezzano, who is known for films including Islelanders, Swedish for Hello and Zei Wei.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 03:59 UTC
Rivals is trash TV at its best — funny, salty and relentlessly camp, this is one enjoyable ride
It’s rather good at it, tooIs Rivals (Disney+ from October 18) the silliest show on television? Job done, Champagne popped, Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black finally emerges from the loo with a cheeky grin on his face. But hey, with every good scheme comes an unfortunate complication, and it looks like Campbell-Black has his eye on Taggie. Funny, salty and relentlessly camp, Rivals adopts a more-is-more approach to television storytelling, which means there is always something happening. Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black.
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 02:24 UTC