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Source:The Herald
August 03, 2024 09:21 UTC
Sizzlin' Downtown Buffet provides all-you-can-eat option in Klamath Falls
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Source:The Herald
August 03, 2024 07:30 UTC
Olympics Day 8: Kellie Harrington wins at least silver medal, as Rhys McClenaghan claims Ireland’s third gold
Team Ireland enjoyed another variety of results across Day 8 of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gold Medalist, Daniel Wiffen, cruised through his semi-final heat in first place to punch his ticket for the final of the Men’s 1500m Freestyle. However, the spotlight will focus on 25-year-old Rhys McCleneghan who, with a score of 15.533, bagged Team Ireland’s fifth gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joining him in the successes is Kellie Harrington who advanced past Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira and into the Women’s Lightweight final scheduled for Tuesday evening. Finally, the Men’s 1500m semi-finals take place from 8.10pm with Cathal Doyle the sole Irish representative.
Source:Irish Independent
August 03, 2024 06:43 UTC
A fabulous balcony is the star of the show at this sea-facing €695,000 Glengarriff home
“All of the rooms face the sea, with the exception of the first-floor bathroom,” says the woman of the house. An English ballerina bought it from the engineer, and after she passed away, the current owners purchased it in 2010. The first floor wasn’t open plan when the current owners bought it, but they made some layout changes for the better. We changed it to three bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite,” the couple say. The 215 sq m two-storey home is set on a generous 1.2 acres of south and west facing landscaped gardens which they couple say was “very well maintained” when they moved in.
Source:Irish Examiner
August 03, 2024 02:38 UTC
Herald: Giving new life with organ donation
Brain Stem Death / Brain Death – This is caused by severe and irreversible injury to the brain. The main causes of brain death are tumours in the brain, brain injury due to road traffic accidents or falls, and intra-cerebral haemorrhage. Power of Organ DonationOne brain dead person can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance around 50 lives through tissue donation thus passing on the ‘Gift of Life’ to many. Deceased organ donation is a sustainable way of putting an end to illegal organ trafficking and organ sales. (Gabriel Pereira is an Organ Donation Ambassador, MOHAN (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network) Foundation, Mapusa)
Source:The Herald
August 03, 2024 02:03 UTC
Berlin blew cold then hot, but underneath it all is still Berlin
It was in the dark underworld that marked the beginning of the Cold War that the black-marketeer Harry Lime operated. But the Berlin I know best is the ‘Old Berlin’ of the 1980’s Cold War. But the Berlin I know best is the ‘Old Berlin’ of the 1980’s Cold War.' The Wall was a clear barrier but underground, to get from one side of West Berlin to another, lines went under East Berlin. When the international Ostende-Moscow train arrived at the opposite platform, ‘in’ East Berlin, rifle-toting soldiers rattled down steps and lined up with their backs to the West Berlin platform.
Source:Irish Examiner
August 03, 2024 01:51 UTC
Ireland is not full. South Korea’s population is 10 times higher on a similar land area – The Irish Times
In the Republic the population fell in every decade post-independence until the 1970s. Not so well known or analysed is the repopulation of the Republic which has gone on over the last 50 years. South Korea sustains a population 10 times that of the State on roughly the land area. Planning for the State’s rising population will be the biggest issue facing this and future Irish governments. The doom loop of population loss has been replaced by the virtuous circle of population increase.
Source:The Irish Times
August 02, 2024 23:54 UTC
GAA preview: Kerry and Galway aim to end long wait for All-Ireland
GAA preview: Kerry and Galway aim to end long wait for All-IrelandMichael BoltonThe All-Ireland ladies football finals take centre stage this Sunday in Croke Park, as Kerry take on Galway in the senior final. Galway: D Gower; M Jordan, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; A Ní Cheallaigh, N Ward, C Cooney; M Glynn, A Davoren (capt. Sunday August 3rdFermanagh v Louth, Croke Park, TG4, 11:45am. Leitrim v Tyrone, Croke Park, TG4, 1.45pm. Kerry v Galway, Croke Park, TG4, 4.15pm.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 23:12 UTC
New positive mental health guide for farming community launched
Pictured at the launch of the leaflet 'Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community' were (L to R): Dr David Meredith, Dr Diana Van Doorn, both Teagasc; Minister of State Martin Heydon, and Dr John McNamara, Teagasc. New positive mental health guide for farming community launchedA new leaflet which aims to provide positive mental health guidance to those involved in farming has been launched. Entitled Sowing the Seeds of Support: Positive Mental Health Guidance for the Farming Community, it was prepared by Mental Health Ireland and Teagasc. "This initiative will provide invaluable advice for the farming community on recognising and managing stress. The leaflet was prepared by Ms Finola Colgan, Mental Health Ireland and Teagasc Health and Safety Specialists Dr John McNamara and Mr Francis Bligh.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 22:08 UTC
Don't hand pensions to private equity firms, warns Royal London
Ploughing savers' money into British infrastructure and private equity risks undermining the primary role of pensions, a major mutual insurer has warned. Barry O'Dwyer, chief executive of Royal London, said he is 'nervous' about Labour's proposal to shake-up the pensions industry. The Pension Schemes Bill is seeking to boost returns for millions of retired people by encouraging schemes to put more money into British infrastructure and private companies. 'With an estimated £3trillion in UK pensions, it is understandable pensions are viewed as able to play a powerful role in supporting UK economic growth. However, the primary role of pensions is to fund customers' retirement.'
Source:Daily Mail
August 02, 2024 20:55 UTC
Revolut to be valued at £35bn as it readies to sell up to nearly £400m worth of shares
Exciting future: Revolut was set up by Nikolay Storonsky in 2015Revolut is to be valued at £35billion as it readies to sell up to nearly £400m worth of shares. The £391m sale is set to solidify its position as Europe's most valuable start-up firm – and make it worth more than Barclays and Lloyds. The first share sale, in 2021, valued it at £26billion. The sale raises the prospect that the lender, based in London, could seek a blockbuster listing in London. Revolut was set up by Nikolay Storonsky in 2015 and has 9m UK clients.
Source:Daily Mail
August 02, 2024 20:55 UTC
Herald: Grants to Dalgado Konknni Akademi were started by Cong government, claims Cardozo
03 Aug 2024| 05:00am ISTGrants to Dalgado Konknni Akademi were started by Cong government, claims CardozoTeam HeraldPANJIM: Former Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) president and the former Assembly Speaker Tomazinho Cardozo has clarified that the grants to the DKA were started by Congress government when Digambar Kamat was the Chief Minister and the statement made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the grants to DKA were started by the BJP government was incorrect. Cardozo said that when late Mahonar Parrikar became the Chief Minister, he showed his concern towards Konkani in Roman script and increased the amount of annual grants to the DKA. Pattern of assistance remained the same i.e. After the demise of Parrikar, the amount of annual grant to DKA remained the same while the pattern of assistance had been changed to the disadvantage of DKA. This matter had been discussed with the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant some time back and the decision at his level was awaited, Cardozo said.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 20:04 UTC
Olympics Day 7: Rowing gold for Ireland, agonising fourth for sailors, mixed 4x400m relay team knocked out
Ireland's duo Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove compete in the medal race of the men's 49er skiff event at the Roucas-Blanc Marina in Marseille. Shane Sweetnam of Team Ireland riding James Kann Cruz during the jumping team final at the Château de Versailles at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileSvetlana Kamenova Staneva of Team Bulgaria is awarded the win over Michaela Walsh of Team Ireland by referee Bachir Abbar after their women's 57Kg round of 16 bout at the North Paris Arena during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Photo by David Fitzgerald/SportsfileIreland's Sophie Becker takes the baton from Chris O’Donnell during the 4x400m mixed relay heats at the Stade de France at the Olympic Games. The afternoon’s action continued with equestrian as Ireland’s show jumping team of Daniel Coyle, Cian O'Connor and Shane Sweetnam came 7th in the team final.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 17:47 UTC
Washout forecast for bank holiday weekend, Saturday to be driest
Washout forecast for bank holiday weekend, Saturday to be driestJames CoxIt's looking like the bank holiday weekend will be a washout with wind, rain and a chance of localised flooding in some areas. The current warm spell is expected to break down as patches of rain and drizzle will affect some parts of the country with heavy rain moving across the west of the country later this morning. The outlook for Sunday is much worse, with "heavy and persistent" rain forecast. For bank holiday Monday, the national forecaster said: "It'll be mostly cloudy at first on Monday, with further spells of heavy possibly thundery rain, especially across the midlands, east and southeast. "However the rain may linger in parts of the east and south for much, if not all of the day.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 17:24 UTC
Churches and trade unions urge against anti-Islamic protests in Northern Ireland
It comes after came after disorder in England following the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport on Monday. People look at floral tributes on Maple Street, Southport (Danny Lawson/PA)Violent unrest has been witnessed in Southport as well as in London, Hartlepool and Manchester. He urged against those in Northern Ireland “that are similarly stoking the coals of fear and mistrust against Muslims”. Hatred against any section of the community is indeed poisonous, and is not only wrong, but entirely anti-Christian,” he said. (Liam McBurney/PA)Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) president Justin McCamphill described “whipping up hate and fear” as “not acceptable”.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 17:09 UTC