‘Don’t make any more of it than what it is’ – Leinster players get history lesson on Croke Park as hype builds
However, assistant coach Robin McBryde said that it is important the players don’t get caught up in the occasion. “We had Paul Rouse in this morning to talk a little bit about the history of Croke Park,” he said. Don’t get lost in the hype. “It’s a great place to go and play, don’t get lost in the occasion,” added McBryde. Leinster have issues at wing and hooker ahead of the game, with Rónan Kelleher likely to miss out as Jordan Larmour and Jimmy O’Brien in a race to be fit.
Source:Irish Independent
October 08, 2024 22:50 UTC
Ireland 'should be first in the world to ban fossil fuel-related adverts'
Ireland should become the first country in the world to ban fossil fuel-related adverts as a “bold step for climate action but also a significant move for public health”, an Oireachtas committee has heard. “Fossil fuel advertising should go the same way as cigarette adverts given the impact on human health. But, citing the smoking ban, she said Ireland was a global forerunner in that battle and could take similar decisions again. She said some in the audience feel that climate change is “nothing to do with them” and is “someone else’s problem”. Ms McCarthy said this is a huge challenge for RTÉ, given its efforts to embed climate and environment coverage in its reporting.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 08, 2024 22:30 UTC
RTÉ to be brought under auspices of the Comptroller and Auditor General
RTÉ is to be brought under the auspices of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) under plans agreed at Cabinet. This will include assigning the Comptroller and Auditor General as auditor of RTÉ, and measures to strengthen the authority, role, and functions of the boards of RTÉ and TG4. Ms Martin said she had been clear that additional public funding for RTÉ "requires reform, meaning stronger transparency, accountability and value-for-money". "These actions will be now be underpinned by legislative measures to reform the corporate governance of RTÉ and TG4. Critically, financial oversight of RTÉ will be strengthened by the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General as auditor of RTÉ."
Source:Irish Examiner
October 08, 2024 22:12 UTC
Poll: Should Scots welcome a new Donald Trump golf course?
The Greens believe the golf course will be detrimental to the local environment – and also went on the attack again Trump himself, calling the former President a “racist climate change-denier" with a long history of "lies and dodgy business dealings.”Trump has said that the course will be the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable courses ever built and will form, with the existing links course, "the greatest 36 holes in golf". We want to know – do Scots welcome a new Donald Trump golf course on these shores? Vote now in our online poll:Read more around this issue:The new links golf course in Scotland will open next summer. Mr Trump and his son Eric broke ground last spring at the site, which is designed to accompany the existing world-ranked championship links at Trump International near Balmedie, north of Aberdeen. The new 18-hole links course at Trump Scotland in Aberdeenshire has been designed to complement the acclaimed existing championship links course, which was opened by Donald Trump and Colin Montgomerie in 2012.
Source:The Herald
October 08, 2024 22:03 UTC
My daughter is now afraid to go on a bus, says mother of crash victim
The mother was at the school with her daughter on Tuesday to receive specialist counselling which is being offered to the children. “Because of where Strangford (College) is you have to have a bus.”The mother said there had to be action taken to prevent any repeat of the crash. She said: “The thing I would have liked to have heard the (Education) minster (Paul Givan) say would have been that after the incident, (he is) looking at a multi-agency risk assessment. “It is okay to say we are going to learn from it, but what are you going to do about it? “An adequate risk assessment of the use of double-decker buses on rural roads, especially those that are more dangerous, there should be a multi-agency risk assessment carried out.
Source:The Herald
October 08, 2024 21:24 UTC
Chinese giant Shein's UK sales top £1.5bn ahead of controversial London float
TV star Shaughna Phillips, Shein's UK sales hit £1.55bn compared to £1.12bn over a 16-month period the year beforeSales at Shein’s UK arm topped £1.5billion last year ahead of what looks set to be a controversial stock market listing in London. The Chinese online giant’s meteoric popularity showed no signs of slowing down, according to accounts published for the 12 months to December 31. Shein Distribution UK Limited saw sales hit £1.55billion compared to £1.12billion over a 16-month period the year before, while profits doubled to £24.4million. The company – which has 33 staff in the UK – held pop-up shops across the country and also opened a Manchester office last year. There have been concerns over Shein’s supply chain, including allegations of low pay and terrible working conditions.
Source:Daily Mail
October 08, 2024 21:10 UTC
Marks & Spencer crowned UK's fastest growing supermarket as turnaround gathers pace
Turnaround: Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Machin (pictured)Marks & Spencer is the country’s fastest growing supermarket as its turnaround gathers pace. In a boost for boss Stuart Machin, data from research group Kantar showed M&S’s sales increased 12.4 per cent in September. That was the biggest increase in the sector, surpassing gains by rivals Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and discounters Aldi and Lidl. Waitrose, one of M&S’s main competitors in the battle for middle-class shoppers, saw growth of just 1.9 per cent. Sainsbury’s market share rose to 15.2 per cent from 14.8 per cent a year ago.
Source:Daily Mail
October 08, 2024 21:10 UTC
Gardaí probe possible feud link to suspected overnight arson attack in Longford town
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack outside a house in Longford town overnight that saw a pick-up truck extensively damaged by fire. The incident took place in the Ardnacassa area of the midlands town at around 2am this morning. Detectives are now trying to establish a motive for an incident which is now the subject of a garda investigation. Follow Independent Longford on FacebookPart of that probe is understood to also involve an incident involving a number of individuals that took place in Longford town on Sunday. “Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of criminal damage which took place in Ardnacassa, Co Longford, at around 2am on Tuesday, 8th October, 2024,” said a garda spokesperson.
Source:Irish Independent
October 08, 2024 20:41 UTC
‘There’s a huge link between the books and GP practice’
For Dr McDonnell, who is a mother-of-two, the importance of children’s books became apparent in the context of her own family. I still work in Limerick and Clare, doing GP work,” she said. Genius Juniors currently supplies thousands of children’s books to schools, corporate bodies, and households, both nationally and internationally. Since ordering her first box of children’s books – initially a charity idea to raise money for Children’s Health Ireland – demand has grown considerably. But I actually think there’s a huge link between the books and GP practice.
Source:Irish Independent
October 08, 2024 20:08 UTC
This Picture Of Hurricane Milton From Space Is Absolutely Truly Wild
We flew over Hurricane Milton about 90 minutes ago. Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window. Expect lots of images from this window as this is where I’m sleeping while we wait to undock and return to Earth. Timelapse coming in a separate post. 1/6400 sec, f8, ISO 500 pic.twitter.com/zkhJdTlag7
Source:The Irish Daily Star
October 08, 2024 19:03 UTC
‘Urgent’ need for e-scooter storage facilities after ban on public transport
A Dublin senator has called on Irish Rail to “urgently” provide dedicated e-scooter storage facilities at train stations. The call comes as a new ban preventing passengers from bringing e-scooters on public transport came into effect this week. “Without a safe place to store their scooters, many people will face additional challenges in accessing public transport. “Our public transport network is crucial to reducing emissions and traffic in our towns and cities. The ban was implemented by the National Transport Authority (NTA) over safety concerns, and applies to buses, trains, and Luas trams.
Source:Irish Independent
October 08, 2024 18:58 UTC
Can Goa’s land be sold?
Today as there is a hue and cry in Goa about the sale of Goa’s land, I thought it may be useful for all Goans to know the exact facts about our Goa’s land. Goa’s land was not given to our ancestors by any ruler at any point of time. There cannot be sale of land in Ganvkari System for the simple reason that if the land is sold, the Ganvkari land will disappear and there will be no Ganvkari in the Ganv or village. How it is that big chunk of Goa’s land is sold? How is that when Goa’s land is governed by the Code of Comunidades, regarding its land, it has come under another Code, i.e.
Source:The Herald
October 08, 2024 18:50 UTC
A toddle and a puddle, two dogged golf fans, and a light show on the loch
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Source:Daily Mail
October 08, 2024 17:16 UTC
Higgins challenges Ireland to end historic WXV 1 campaign on a high
“It is our first WXV 1 and we have created some good memories,” Higgins said. “We are all raring to go and itching to get into one last match to prove ourselves again. “There are 30 in the squad but you wouldn’t think it, we are so tight,” she said. “It’s Test match week three and there are nothing but good vibes in the group. “We are all trying to learn and grow to put us in the best place for this weekend.”
Source:The Herald
October 08, 2024 17:08 UTC