Olympics: Cork rowers get ready to go for gold this morning
Olympics: Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold in double scullsSkibbereen's Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have won gold for Ireland in the men's double sculls. O’Donovan of UCC Rowing Club and Fintan McCarthy of Skibbereen Rowing Club made history at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, where the pair won Ireland’s first ever rowing gold medal in the Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls A Final, and now they have added another gold medal. O’Donovan and McCarthy were commanding in their semi-final earlier in the week, hitting the front before halfway and controlling the race from there. The pair had qualified with the fastest time, but trailed Greece and Italy crews in the early stages. McCarthy and O’Donovan crossed the finishing line in six minutes 10.99 seconds, over two seconds clear of silver medallists Italy with Greece taking bronze.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 16:23 UTC
Cooney intent on leaving jersey in a better place
GALWAY defender Charlotte Cooney (left) in action against Máire O’Shaughnessy of Meath during their 2022 All-Ireland quarter-final.PHOTO: PIARAS Ó MÍDHEACH | SPORTSILECooney intent on leaving jersey in a better placeClaregalway clubwoman remains at the coalfaceTWENTY years have passed since the Galway senior ladies footballers reached the Promised Land. Charlotte Cooney remembers it well. The early days of Charlotte’s career overlapped with some of the heroes of 2004, Galway’s first All-Ireland winners, and now the Claregalway clubwomen has assumed her role among the current panel’s most experienced players. “When I first started with Galway, I was very fortunate to be in the dressing-room with the likes of Annette Clarke and Emer Flaherty,” recalled Charlotte. Read the full interview and more in our special All-Ireland preview in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 15:52 UTC
Film review: Harold and the Purple Crayon is a sweet-natured and charming coming-of-age movie that explores the Big Questions
Astrophysicists might argue the case for black holes, but young Harold knows that imagination is the most powerful force in the universe. Harold and the Purple Crayon (G) stars Zachary Levi as Harold, whom we first meet as an animated small boy armed with a magic crayon that allows him to create his own reality. When Harold grows up, however, he discovers that the Old Man who narrates his adventures has grown silent. And so, with his friends Moose (Lil Rey Howery) and Porcupine (Tanya Reynolds) in tow, Harold ventures out into the real world to track down his creator. The result is a sweet-natured and charming coming-of-age movie that explores the Big Questions — ‘what are we?’ ‘where did we come from?’ ‘where do we go?’ — that will appeal to children with vivid imaginations and adults who still cherish their inner child.
Source:Irish Examiner
August 02, 2024 15:44 UTC
Olympic golf finally feels like big-time golf with full house at Le Golf National
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayScattered showers and thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightShowers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 14:58 UTC
Picture Gallery: O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in full swing
Musicians and tutors performing during the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Enjoying one of the many music classes organised as part of the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Joe Mattimoe pictured having fun performing with the Chairman of the O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School committee Declan Noone. Emily McNamara, Katie McNamara and Caoimhe Bailey pictured taking part in harp classes during the 44th annual O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School in Keadue. Chairman of the 44th annual O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School committee, Declan Noone.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 14:32 UTC
Olympics Day 8: Kellie Harrington prepares for 60kg semi-final as Rhys McClenaghan claims Ireland’s third gold
Ireland's Shane Lowry acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 2nd green during the third round of the men's golf event at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty ImagesGold medallist Rhys McClenaghan of Ireland poses on the podium with silver medallist Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan and bronze medallist Stephen Nedoroscik of United StatesRhys McClenaghan became the first Irish gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal with a supreme performance on the pommel horse. The two-time world champion missed out in Tokyo but got his golden moment here, scoring a massive 15.533 to claim victory in Paris. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy is still in contention for a golf medal after firing a bogey-free five-under 66 to go into the final round just three shots outside the top-three. Kellie Harrington aims to turn bronze into silver or gold in her mouthwatering lightweight semi-final clash against Brazil’s Beatriz Soares Ferreira at 9.08pm.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 14:19 UTC
Today is International Beer Day – here are five other questionable ‘days’ celebrating things
Or how about everyone’s favourite, a well-known classic – International Beer Day! These type of ‘international days’ have sprung up all over the place, often concocted by marketers looking for ways to promote their products. International Beer Day was started in California in 2008, and is now marked on the first Friday of August each year – which is August 2 this year – in a move that reeks more of late-capitalistic desperation than anything else. The official International Beer Day website says it is celebrated in 200 cities around the world, and states: “International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and backyards all over the world. At least International Beer Day gives you an excuse to have a good time…Here are some lesser known international ‘days’:American pieDecember 25 is probably one of the best known dates in the modern western world.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 14:13 UTC
Day seven: Olympics heaven as athletics begins and Irish compete in finals
It means O'Donovan is the first Irish athlete to win medals at the three different Olympic Games. The 10-person Irish boxing team that travelled to Paris will return with only one medal. This evening, the Irish team - minus Rhasidat Adeleke - race in the second heat of the 4-x-400 mixed relay, set to start at 7:10pm Irish time. The Irish team will comprise Chris O’Donnell, Sophie Becker, Thomas Barr and Sharlene Mawdsley. Medals now appear a remote possibility for the Irish men’s golfers.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 13:18 UTC
Olympics Day 8: Rhys McClenaghan claims Ireland’s third gold as Cathal Doyle wins 1500m repechage
Ireland's Shane Lowry acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 2nd green during the third round of the men's golf event at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty ImagesGold medallist Rhys McClenaghan of Ireland poses on the podium with silver medallist Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan and bronze medallist Stephen Nedoroscik of United StatesRhys McClenaghan became the first Irish gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal with a supreme performance on the pommel horse. The two-time world champion missed out in Tokyo but got his golden moment here, scoring a massive 15.533 to claim victory in Paris. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy is still in contention for a golf medal after firing a bogey-free five-under 66 to go into the final round just three shots outside the top-three. Kellie Harrington aims to turn bronze into silver or gold in her mouthwatering lightweight semi-final clash against Brazil’s Beatriz Soares Ferreira at 9.08pm.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 12:37 UTC
Four Ericsson employees nominated for Diversity in Tech awards
Pictured at the announcement of the 2024 Diversity in Tech Awards, which will be held in Dublin in September, were: Michelle O’Keefe and Tracy Gunn, Co-Founders of Platform55; with Tracey Carney, Managing Director, Diversity in Tech Awards; Sarah Dehghanpoor, Sr E-Marketing Lead, JP Morgan; Claire Rush, Executive Director Global Technology, JP Morgan; and Thomas Birch, Cybersecurity & Technology Controls, JP Morgan. Four Ericsson employees nominated for Diversity in Tech awardsEricsson, the telecommunications giant and large Athlone employer, has had four of its employees shortlisted for next month's Diversity in Tech awards in Dublin. The annual awards event, in partnership with JP Morgan, will take place in the RDS on September 19. Ericsson workers nominated for awards in the various categories include Denis Dullea, who has been shortlisted for the 'DE&I Excellence in Leadership' award. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 19, at the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin, organised by the Dublin Tech Summit.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 10:46 UTC
Intel jobs cuts 15% of workforce amid concerns for Irish jobs
So there is a lot going on, unfortunately, we’re in an earning season where you don’t disappoint because the stock market is taking no prisoners," he said. A majority of the job cuts will be completed by the end of 2024, Intel said. The company also set out plans to cut operating expenses and reduce capital expenditure of more than $10 billion (€9.25 billion) in 2025. Shares of the company slumped 20 per cent in extended trade, setting it up to lose more than $24 billion (€22.2 billion) in stock market value. Intel had recorded capital expenditures of $25.8 billion in 2023, compared to $24.8 billion in 2022.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 10:11 UTC
Trailblazers of 2004
GALWAY captain Annette Clarke leads her team in the pre-match parade before their 2004 All-Ireland final win over Dublin at Croke Park. PHOTO: RAY RYANTrailblazers of 2004Galway’s first senior ladies All-Ireland titleSUNDAY, October 3rd 2004 will be forever etched in the annals of Galway ladies football. The day when PJ Fahy, his management team of Richard Bowles and Mick O'Connell, and the 32-player panel created history and scaled the sport's highest mountain. Neighbours Mayo had captured the Brendan Martin Cup in four of the previous five seasons, but Galway, having earned promotion from junior ranks two seasons earlier, embarked a ground-breaking voyage to succeed them and win it all at Croke Park. To mark the 20th anniversary of that success, Herald Sport spoke with Fahy, captain Annette Clarke and her teammates Ruth Stephens, Emer Flaherty and Áine Gilmore who shared their memories of an unforgettable campaign.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 09:49 UTC
Olympics Day 7: Rowing gold for Ireland, agonising fourth for sailors, mixed 4x400m relay team look for final place
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 David Fitzgerald/SportsfileIt was a busy day for the Irish rowers with the highlight being Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy’s defence of their men’s lightweight double sculls crown. 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. There’s more athletics this evening from the women’s 5000m, 4x400m mixed relay and shot put.
Source:Irish Independent
August 02, 2024 09:42 UTC
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Source:Daily Mail
August 02, 2024 08:40 UTC