Olympics Day 13: Ireland’s Kate O’Connor begins heptathlon, Maguire and Meadow tee off again
Competitors during the Women's 10km marathon swim in the Seine river at Pont Alexandre III on Day 13 of the Paris Olympics. Photo: David Davies/PA WireIreland's Kate O'Connor (second from left) in action against (left to right) Tori West of Australia, GB's Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Xenia Krizsan of Hungary in heat 1 of the women's heptathlon 100m hurdles. Ireland’s Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow look to make up for disappointing opening rounds at Le Golf National this morning, with both at six over par. The order of heptathlon competition today is 100m hurdles (9.05am), high jump (10.05am), shot (6.35pm), 200m (7.55pm). She will return to action tomorrow in the long jump, javelin and 800m.
Source:Irish Independent
August 07, 2024 18:51 UTC
Late disclosure of MI5 material to Operation Kenova ‘unacceptable’: PSNI chief
The chief of the Operation Kenova probe said it appeared the files contain “significant new material which appears to point to new investigative leads not previously known”. In a statement, PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher said: “It is unacceptable that MI5 continue to provide material to the Operation Kenova Team so long after they undertook to have given full access to Kenova of all the material they held about the agent Stakeknife. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland found there was insufficient evidence to pursue any cases. Mr Boutcher said that he is concerned about an “unhelpful protectionist approach to disclosure” in relation to Northern Ireland legacy issues from intelligence authorities. “Importantly the material does not indicate further murders of individuals that involved the agent Stakeknife and as such no further deaths would fall into the Operation Kenova Terms of Reference based on the now disclosed material,” he said.
Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 18:00 UTC
Stephen Nedoroscik Got Drug Tested After His Iconic Pommel Horse Routine
Olympics Stephen Nedoroscik Got Drug Tested After His Iconic Pommel Horse RoutineTom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImagesNedoroscik noted that he had a "really long day" waiting prior to his performance. Days later, Nedoroscik earned bronze again in the men's pommel horse final, finishing behind Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan and Kazakhstan's Nariman Kurbanov. While reflecting back on his achievements, Nedoroscik noted that he was "surprised" by how he managed the nerves during the Olympics. "I totally thought that the pressure was going to be so much more intense," Nedoroscik told Teen Vogue on Tuesday, August 6. "But somehow when I went up to that pommel horse [on Saturday], I literally just enjoyed the moment and performed."
Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 17:04 UTC
‘I want to be best distance athlete ever,’ says Olympic gold medallist swimmer Daniel Wiffen ahead of 10km race
Wiffen looking forward to swimming beside Eiffel Tower in his final race on FridayDouble Olympic medallist Daniel Wiffen has said he is committed to becoming “the best distance athlete ever” after his success in Paris. Speaking to Radio Nova’s Morning Glory with PJ and Jim, he said he has looked at his gold medal “every day” since it was put around his neck. He told hosts PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe he shed a tear when he received the gold medal on the Olympic podium as it was an “unreal experience”. “I just want to swim next to the Eiffel Tower, I think that would be pretty cool,” Wiffen said. Obviously, I’ve never done one before, but we’ll see what happens.”On his gold medal, he said: “You pick it up, you sleep with it.
Source:Irish Independent
August 07, 2024 15:05 UTC
Olympics Day 12: Rhasidat Adeleke through to 400m final, as Jack Woolley’s bronze dream ends
Photo: Reuters/Isabel InfantesIreland's Stephanie Meadow of Team Ireland tees off on the first hole during day one of the women's individual stroke play at Le Golf National in Paris today. Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesIreland's Sarah Lavin after finishing second in her heat of the women's 100m hurdles heats at the Stade de France today. REUTERS/Phil Noble Ireland's Jack Woolley (right) and Azerbaijan's Gashim Magomedov during the men's Taekwondo -58kg Round of 16 bout at the Grand Palais today. Photo: John Walton/PA WireJack Woolley, right, in action against Adrian Vincente Yunta during the men's -58kg Repechage at the Grand Palais during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. However, he was beaten by Spain’s Adrian Vincente Yunta over two rounds.
Source:Irish Independent
August 07, 2024 14:15 UTC
Offaly native former rugby captain Nichola Fryday announces engagement
Nichola Fryday and her fiance Stuart TownsendOffaly native former rugby captain Nichola Fryday announces engagementBy Rebekah O'ReillyOffaly native former rugby captain Nichola Fryday has announced her engagement to fellow player Stuart Townsend. It appears the couple got engaged in Nichola's native Offaly, with the pair posing for a picture outside Dan and Molly's thatched pub in Kilcormac. Taking to Instagram to share the news, she wrote: "The boy I’d like to couple up with is… 02.08.2024"Many Irish rugby players, including Aoibheann Reilly and Aoife Wafer, sent their congratulations to the happy couple in the comments. The couple have been together for several years and both currently play for Exeter Chiefs in the UK. Nichola, who is from Offaly, retired from international rugby in July 2023 after earning 34 caps for Ireland since her 2016 debut.
Source:Irish Independent
August 07, 2024 14:11 UTC
Cybersecurity wake-up call
The National Cyber Security Centre’s report and the Assistant Garda Commissioner Michael McElgunn’s remarks on the security risks facing the State should be wake-up calls for the public and private sectors. Cybersecurity is everybody’s business. The old adage “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is even more pertinent in today’s interconnected digital world. Europe’s and Ireland’s digital infrastructures are dangerously exposed to Russian attacks. An order from the Kremlin could unleash attacks that would instantly wreak damage and social suffering.
Source:The Irish Times
August 07, 2024 13:55 UTC
Kellie Harrington of Ireland wins her second Olympic boxing gold medal and retires in Paris
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Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 13:40 UTC
Policymakers need to rethink working of some rules
Persistently sticking to explicit “rules”, even ones that are inherently arbitrary, can play an important role in changing behaviour and perceptions. Visible adherence to rules by governments and central banks can also help restore credibility, regain influence and increase the probability of their preferred outcomes. Yet, there are also situations in which the configuration of some rules can get in the way of good decision-making. READ MORE[ Banks’ profit surge on higher rates may mask challenges, Central Bank warnsOpens in new window ]Such rules have been effective. The US and Europe also find themselves stuck with rules that, while well-meaning, need some reform.
Source:The Irish Times
August 07, 2024 11:42 UTC
State took in €7.6bn in tax in July, as Government surplus hits €3.4bn
Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has acknowledged that a sharp fall in corporation tax followed strong returns up to this point last year. This indicates “ongoing strong consumer spending” according to Peter Vale, tax partner at accountants Grant Thornton. The Department of Finance noted that “July is not a key month for corporation tax”. Mr Vale warned that corporation tax was vulnerable to a US recession or broader economic downturn, particularly as the Republic relies heavily on a small number of multinationals for much of it. Mr Chambers acknowledged that a sharp fall in corporation tax followed strong returns up to this point last year.
Source:The Irish Times
August 07, 2024 11:11 UTC
Tuam Herald shortlisted for Local Media Awards
FINALISTS: Ray Ryan and Siobhán Holliman of The Tuam HeraldTuam Herald shortlisted for Local Media AwardsFinalists in three categoriesTHE Tuam Herald has been shortlisted in three categories in this year’s Local Ireland Media Awards. The hotly contested accolades showcase excellence in journalism and the achievements of Ireland’s local news publishers and their staff. Staff photographer Ray Ryan is once again a finalist in Best Photo of the Year category. Editor Siobhán Holliman has been shortlisted for two awards. President of Local Ireland and Head of Irish Times Regionals Dan Linehan said: “We have had nearly 600 entries for the awards which underlines the quality and excellence of our local newspapers and their digital and online platforms.
Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 09:32 UTC
Nishikori advances with Montreal fightback, Raonic out
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Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 09:21 UTC
Meet the baker behind Olivia Culpo and Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo wedding cakes
In the town of Rehoboth, chef Mark Soliday of Confectionery Designs is making wedding cakes that are gracing the pages of national magazines. But Mark Soliday can talk wedding cakes all day long in the most entertaining of ways. Dig into Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo's wedding cakeBefore he talks cake design, making and assembly, here are the fun facts about Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo and her wedding cake. In New York, the cost of wedding cakes starts at $16,000 and tops out at $30,000. How the wedding cake process worksThe wedding cake process begins with Marie Soliday meeting the couple, bride or mother.
Source:The Herald
August 07, 2024 09:11 UTC
Olympics Day 12: Ireland’s Mark English and Sarah Lavin qualify, Rhasidat Adeleke goes for 400m final place
The mixed relay Marathon walk goes past the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero in Paris this morning. Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesIreland's Sarah Lavin after finishing second in her heat of the women's 100m hurdles heats at the Stade de France today. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileGabriel Tual of France crosses the line to win heat 2 of the 800m ahead of Mark English of Ireland. At 7.45pm tonight, Rhasidat Adeleke looks for a 400m final place, with the top two semi-finals automatically advancing to the final. Earlier, Jack Woolley lost his opening fight to Azerbaijan's Gashim Magomedov in the men’s taekwondo 58kg category.
Source:Irish Independent
August 07, 2024 08:46 UTC