Man City’s claim against Premier League rules to be heard over next two weeks
Man City’s claim against Premier League rules to be heard over next two weeksBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterManchester City’s legal challenge against Premier League financial rules will be heard over the next two weeks, which could have hugely significant consequences for the English top flight. The Premier League champions are challenging the league’s associated party transaction (APT) rules in a hearing starting on Monday which is set to last until June 21st. A successful City challenge to the APT rules could have a big impact on the Premier League. There is also no provision in Section X of the Premier League’s rules, under which this arbitration process is taking place, stating that the outcome of such claims must be made public. Neither City nor the Premier League has made any comment on the matter.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 04:47 UTC
Jennifer Aniston becomes emotional reflecting on 30-year anniversary of Friends
Jennifer Aniston becomes emotional reflecting on 30-year anniversary of FriendsBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentJennifer Aniston shed a tear while reflecting on the legacy of Friends, three decades after it first premiered. “Oh, god, don’t make me cry,” she said, after an off-camera person told 34-year-old Brunson to ask Aniston about the sitcom. Brunson comforted Aniston, confirming they did not have to discuss it, while Aniston wiped away her tears with a tissue. Late actor Matthew Perry. Me and Matthew Perry were having lunch somewhere, and we knew Lisa was getting her hair coloured.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 04:31 UTC
Funding for Moate cycle link plan
Funding for Moate cycle link planPlans for a walking and cycling link to connect the Old Rail Trail to Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park in Moate have been boosted. Funding of €113,400 has been allocated for a shared walking and cycling ‘Greenway’ link from the Old Rail Trail in Moate to Dún na Sí. It's one of a number of outdoor recreation projects across the country set to share €16.1 millionIn announcing the investment in outdoor projects, Minister Humphreys said: “Our beautiful outdoors have never been more available to us than today. With the summer months upon us, now is the time to enjoy the wonderful amenities right on our doorstep.”The funding is designed to allow the projects be delivered by July 2026
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 01:52 UTC
Taoiseach to chair meeting on Lough Funshinagh crisis
Taoiseach to chair meeting on Lough Funshinagh crisisTaoiseach Simon Harris has said he will chair a meeting this month in an effort to make progress on resolving the Lough Funshinagh flooding emergency. Speaking on Shannonside radio last week, Mr Harris said he would be actively involved in seeking to resolve the current impasse over flood relief works in the area. Mr Harris's statement that he would be taking a hands-on role in relation to the issue was welcomed by Matthew Beattie of the Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Action Group. The Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, also paid a recent visit to Lough Funshinagh, on May 22 last. Speaking to journalists there, the Fianna Fáil leader said legal advice given to the Government, from the Attorney General and from senior counsel, was that the partially-finished flood relief pipeline from Lough Funshinagh would have to secure planning approval before it could be completed.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 01:04 UTC
Footballer Marcus Rashford admits Rolls-Royce speeding
Footballer Marcus Rashford admits Rolls-Royce speedingBy Pat Hurst, PAManchester United striker Marcus Rashford has admitted speeding on the motorway in his Rolls-Royce, court officials have confirmed. Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United. Manchester United players had returned to their Carrington training base on the team bus following their Premier League victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. After collecting their own cars and setting off for home Rashford, in one of his £700,000 (€820,000) Rolls-Royce cars, was involved in a collision with another car. Rashford owns several Rolls-Royce cars, including a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a Cullinan Blue Shadow.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 00:57 UTC
An old rivalry has been reignited but the Aussies are in better shape ahead of Saturday's showdown... with England running out of time to find their World Cup mojo, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
But they are here to win a World Cup - as England may discover today at Kensington Oval. ‘I’ve had about 20.’The contrast with England’s rainy, tetchy start to their World Cup defence could hardly be greater. Just as instructive, perhaps, is the Australians’ 7-3 advantage in one-day World Cup. As fast bowler Josh Hazlewood put it before the World Cup: ‘Knowing Australia have won a lot of titles in the past builds that confidence. But old habits die hard, and England will be desperate to postpone the Australians’ celebratory visit to Cuzz’s.
Source:Daily Mail
June 07, 2024 23:37 UTC
Polling stations close after vote in three elections
However, polling stations were recording large differences ranging 32 per cent in some parts of the county to 53%. Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am on Saturday before counting in the local elections get under way later in the day. “We’ll see if that’s reflected in the count in the end.”Across the island, millions of residents were eligible to vote in local elections. The last set of local elections took place in May 2019 against a very different political backdrop. In the 2019 local elections, 561 women ran for a seat, while in 2014, 440 women were candidates.
Source:The Herald
June 07, 2024 23:35 UTC
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Relief after ‘fair’ maths paper: Reaction to Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams
* Leaving Cert students had geography (9.30am) and maths paper one (2pm)* Junior Cycle students had history (9.30am) and maths (1.30pm) this afternoon. Remember that 20 minutes of good study is better than an hour of broken, distracted study.”Junior Cycle maths: A mostly fair paper with a sting in the tailThere was a mostly positive response to today’s Junior Cycle (higher level) maths paper. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish TimesLeaving Cert maths paper one: ‘It was nice... paper two may be a bruiser’My colleague Peter McGuire has filed a separate reaction piece to maths paper two. Ordinary levelThe Leaving Cert maths ordinary level paper, meanwhile, was an “accessible paper” and “rich in opportunities for marks”. “Overall, ordinary level maths paper one was a great start to the maths exams.
Source:The Irish Times
June 07, 2024 22:31 UTC
Beyond the ruins, Ireland’s Ring of Kerry glows with 40 shades of green
By Rick Steves / Rick Steves’ EuropeOne of Ireland’s most popular destinations is the Iveragh Peninsula — known to shamrock lovers everywhere as the Ring of Kerry. Instead, rent a car and use as your home base the tidy town of Kenmare (it’s actually won Ireland’s “Tidy Town” award). Fitness buffs enjoy horseback riding, boating, hiking and golfing — there are many ways to experience Ireland’s 40 shades of green. Before or after the day you tackle the Ring, consider exploring three worthwhile sights near Kenmare. The first is a stately home called Muckross House, perhaps Ireland’s best Victorian mansion.
Source:The Herald
June 07, 2024 22:26 UTC
ISPCA rescues more than 120 birds from 'hoarding situation' in Midlands
Some of the birds that were rescued by the ISPCA from "deplorable conditions" in the Midlands. ISPCA rescues more than 120 birds from 'hoarding situation' in MidlandsAnimal welfare inspectors from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) seized a total of 121 birds from what were described as "deplorable conditions" at a location in the Midlands recently. "I have never seen conditions like this before," said ISPCA Inspector Lyndsey Delaney, who headed up the investigation. A kitten at the scene of the "hoarding situation" which led to animal welfare concerns in the Midlands. The ISPCA is encouraging the public to continue to report any animal welfare concerns to the ISPCA's National Animal Cruelty Helpline on 0818 515 515, report online at: www.ispca.ie/cruelty_complaint or email: helpline@ispca.ie.
Source:Irish Independent
June 07, 2024 22:22 UTC
Fáilte Ireland funding available for Regenerative Tourism Projects
Photo: Lorraine TeevanFáilte Ireland funding available for Regenerative Tourism ProjectsLocal businesses and community enterprises are being urged to seize a unique opportunity to secure funding for tourism projects through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme (2023-2026). The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) is fast approaching, with applications closing on June 30 2024 at 12 noon. Ms Hensey confirmed that “as funding is limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis, early submission is essential. The EU Just Transition Fund is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Ireland’s Midlands and build a greener future.”Categories for Funding:1. Interested applicants can submit their EOI through Fáilte Ireland’s website at www.failteireland.ie.
Source:Irish Independent
June 07, 2024 22:15 UTC
Family feud sees billionaire brothers who bought Asda go their separate ways
A family feud has seen the billionaire brothers who bought Asda go their separate ways. The London buyout company yesterday announced it will become Asda's majority owner, while Mohsin Issa still holds 22.5 per cent. Parting of the ways: Tycoons Zuber (left) and Mohsin Issa swooped on Asda in 2021Zuber's exit drives a wedge between the Blackburn-based brothers, who have a combined net worth of more than £5billion. Since the brothers took over in 2021, the supermarket chain has been loaded with billions of pounds of debt. The brothers have denied a family feud, with Mohsin yesterday seeking to dispel rumours of sibling infighting.
Source:Daily Mail
June 07, 2024 20:54 UTC
Elections 2024: Irish Independent has every count, live blogs, county-by-county updates, podcasts and video
Using an interactive map, readers will be able to easily click through to see the most up-to-date results for the local electoral area. Voters went to the polls in the local and European elections on FridayThe Irish Independent will be the essential destination for rolling election coverage of the local and European elections, including updates from reporters at every count centre in the country. The coverage starts on Saturday with boxes opening at 9am so that count staff can begin the mammoth task of separating local votes from those cast in the European elections. Our live blog will bring together tallies as the morning develops, with the first counts in the local elections likely to land in the early evening. As the political trends are revealed, the likely fallout from the election will be analysed online and in the Sunday Independent and Irish Independent in print.
Source:Irish Independent
June 07, 2024 20:43 UTC
GAA preview: Leinster and Munster Hurling championships come to a head
GAA preview: Leinster and Munster Hurling championships come to a headKenneth FoxBoth the Leinster and Munster Hurling championships take centre stage this weekend as we wait to see who will be crowned provincial champions. In Munster, All-Ireland champions Limerick go up against Clare in the Munster hurling final. Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship FinalDublin vs Kilkenny, 6pm, Croke Park, RTÉ Two. TG4 Women's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 1 Round 1Armagh vs Meath, 2pm, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship FinalClare vs Limerick, 4pm, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, RTÉ Two.
Source:Irish Independent
June 07, 2024 18:52 UTC
Local, European and Limerick Mayoral elections 2024: Mixed voter turnout with some counties lagging behind 2019 numbers
It's explainer timeCitizens across the EU are currently voting in the European Parliament elections to choose direct representatives for the supranational legislative body. HOW LAWS ARE MADEOnly the European Commission can formally propose new laws, either on its own initiative or after requests by other EU institutions or citizens. EU leaders also propose the President of the European Commission, who then has to secure majority backing in the Parliament. The European Council also appoints the European Commission, and other key officials such as the European Central Bank chief and the head of diplomacy. Regulations apply directly to all member states, while directives require countries to achieve specified objectives and allow flexibility in implementation methods.
Source:Irish Independent
June 07, 2024 17:08 UTC