AP PHOTOS: Olympic highlights from Day 6 of the Paris Games
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayCloudy early with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightRain showers this evening with clearing overnight. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 02:06 UTC
Two people arrested after drugs and cash seized in Limerick
Michael BoltonTwo people have been arrested after drugs and cash were seized by gardaí in Limerick following searches this week. During a search under warrant at a number of residential locations in the St Mary’s Park area of Limerick City on Wednesday, cannabis worth €100,000 was seized. In a follow-up search on Thursday, suspected cocaine with an estimated value of €100,000, and €250,000 cash were seized. A further search was conducted on Thursday at a residential property in St. Mary’s Park area of Limerick. The drugs seized will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 02:01 UTC
PHOTO COLLECTION: Paris Olympics Athletes Celebrate
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayVariable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:The Herald
August 02, 2024 00:10 UTC
Olympics Day 7: Rowing gold for Ireland, agonising fourth for sailors and show jumping final begins
Fintan McCarthy says it's 'the privilege of a life-time' rowing alongside Paul O'Donovan Paul O'Donovan is maintaining that Ireland were underdogs for the race saying with a tongue-in-cheek that they 'proved the doubters wrong.' "We're very happy to have proved the doubters wrong so it's a good day for the Irish." Fintan McCarthy says it's the 'privilege of a lifetime' rowing alongside O'Donovan, who is Ireland's first ever athlete to medal at three Olympic games. It was amazing to be here in front of all the Irish supporting us. "I think that's a fluke to be honest," laughs O'Donovan after being told he's Ireland's most decorated olympian ever.
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 23:52 UTC
The Irish Times view on tensions in the Asia/Pacific: a worrying military build-up
The restructuring of US forces in Japan will see the creation of a new operational command capable of fighting a war alongside a new Japanese joint command. It is, according to defence secretary Lloyd Austin, “the most significant change to US Forces Japan since its creation and one of the strongest improvements in our military ties with Japan in 70 years”. The extra funding for the Philippines’ military and coast guard reflects the deepening of Washington’s security partnership with Manila since Ferdinand Marcos Jr became president in 2022. Japan and the Philippines recently signed an agreement on security and defence co-operation. While the US and China are shoring up their strategic positions, it is essential that they focus on their diplomatic relationship and deepen their dialogue.
Source:The Irish Times
August 01, 2024 23:42 UTC
5 For Your Radar: Kneecap, All Together Now, and more...
Film: KneecapIn cinemas August 4Based on the origin story of the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap, their members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí make their acting debuts alongside Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender. Kneecap brought their kitted out RUC Land Rover to the Galway Film Fleadh last month. Picture: Andrew Downes/xposureSet in West Belfast in 2019, it chronicles how fate brings the trio together and how they then go on to “change the sound of Irish music forever”. Jack Walsh: Writer and star of Welcome to Ireland - Meltdown of an Irish Tour guide. It draws on the inquests that concluded earlier this year and cites new evidence in the pursuit of justice.
Source:Irish Examiner
August 01, 2024 23:28 UTC
Stephanie Gray named Daniel Boone head principal
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Source:The Herald
August 01, 2024 20:11 UTC
‘Not humanly possible’ – China's Pan says other swimmers unfriendly in Paris pool as Aussie coach questions record
Pan smashed his own 100m freestyle world record, shaving 0.40 seconds off the previous mark he set at the World Championships in Doha in February, to humble a slew of champion rivals in Paris. In a separate TV interview on Wednesday, Pan described how frequently the Chinese swimmers are drug tested in Paris. “I’m upset right now because you don’t win 100 freestyle by a body length on that field. “That’s not real, you don’t beat that field. Kyle Chalmers, David Popovici, Jack Alexy, you don’t beat those guys by one full body length in 100 freestyle.
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 19:06 UTC
Heat advisory: Sarasota and Bradenton 'feels like' temperature could reach 108 degrees
The weather service said scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will also be possible across the area. A heat index number of 108 is a "feels like" figure that means it's harder for the body to stay cool. What is the 'heat index'? The National Weather Service says the heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, "is what the temperature feels like to the human body" when humidity is combined with the air temperature, or the "feels-like” temperature. "In other words, the human body feels warmer in humid conditions.
Source:The Herald
August 01, 2024 17:16 UTC
Olympics Day 6: Jack Marley beaten, while Daina Moorehouse suffers ‘shameful’ controversial loss
From myself, Ultán Corcoran, and Niall McIntyre earlier in the day, it was a joy to bring all the Team Ireland updates to your screens. It was a mixed bag as some of our athletes' Olympics came to an end, but Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle provided the crucial spark. Sean Waddilove and Robert Dickson's Skiff medal race was postponed earlier today alongside Eve McMahon's Dingy Race 2. That means the Skiff sailing duo are expected to resume action in their medal race at 12.13pm tomorrow. Athletics also features for the first time this Olympics, where the 4x400m Mixed Relay team minus Rhasidat Adeleke go in their heats at 6.22pm among many other Team Ireland track and field stars.
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 16:58 UTC
Olympics Day 6: Boxer Daina Moorehouse suffers controversial loss described as ‘shameful’
That will be a very hard result to swallow for Daina Moorehouse. A 4-1 split decision in the end. There will be no quarter-final meeting for Daina Moorehouse! It went down to split decision and the French 28-year-old has controversially come out on top. In the most impartial way possible, it seems like the completely wrong decision as Daina Moorehouse clearly landed the more influential shots.
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 16:03 UTC
Corofin milliner creates Best Hat at Galway Races
WINNER of Best Hat Eva Hayes Morrissey pictured with its creator Caithriona King from Corofin. Photo: Ray RyanCorofin milliner creates Best Hat at Galway RacesColour and style among final 15COROFIN milliner Caithriona King has created the Best Hat at the Galway Races for the second time in her career. The striking red and gold, side-disc creation was worn by Co Limerick fashionista and secondary school teacher Eva Hayes Morrisey, who scooped the prize of €3,000 at the Ballybrit course this afternoon. Winner of the coveted Best Dressed Lady was a Laois woman, wearing a chic black ensemble. Davinia Knight from Portarlington took away the cash prize of €10,000 after her “exquisite” look won the hearts of the judges, headed up by Galway’s Mandy Maher and make-artist and social media influencer Michelle Regazzoli-Stone.
Source:The Herald
August 01, 2024 15:53 UTC
Households now spending more than €60 a week to heat and light their homes
Urban households spent 6.5pc more than rural households at €1,030 per week compared with €968. Households owned with a mortgage spent the most on housing at €321 a week. Households owned with a mortgage spent an average of €215 per week on mortgage payments for their primary dwelling. CSO statistician Claire Burke said: “Spending on housing and fuel and light accounted for almost one-quarter (24.6pc) of total household expenditure. “We can also see that urban households spent 6.5pc more than rural households at €1,030.26 per week compared with €967.52.”
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 14:53 UTC
Olympics Day 6: Bronze for rowers in Paris as but boxer Daina Moorehouse suffers controversial loss
Philip Doyle, left, and Daire Lynch celebrate after winning bronze in the men's double sculls A final at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfilePhilip Doyle, right, and Daire Lynch of Team Ireland celebrate with their bronze medals after the men's double sculls A final at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. In golf, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry teed off at Le Golf National this morning in the Men’s Individual competition. Sallynoggin heavyweight (92kg) Jack Marley, who made such an impressive Olympic debut last Sunday, is within one win of a guaranteed medal. He faces Davlat Boltaev of Tajikistan tonight in the 92kg quarter-finals at 9.08pm; a 6’1” Asian Games champion whom he has never met before.
Source:Irish Independent
August 01, 2024 13:36 UTC