'It would be a shame if we left without that All-Ireland'
'It would be a shame if we left without that All-Ireland'By Kevin EganIt’s not hard to see why Offaly GAA went looking for Leo O’Connor to be part of the county’s hurling revival. Then in 2013 we were beaten in an All-Ireland semi-final, 2014 beaten in an All-Ireland final, 2015 beaten in a quarter-final, 2016 reach an All-Ireland minor final,” he said at last Sunday’s media event in the Faithful Fields. It’s going back to the tradition of Offaly hurling from the early 1980s and continuing on to the 1990s. We have beaten a Clare team in a semi-final, but we haven’t beaten any Munster team in a final. It’d be a shame if we left without that All-Ireland,” he added.
Source:Irish Independent
May 31, 2024 16:26 UTC
Sunak handed an election boost as business confidence hits an eight year high
The Tories were handed a boost last night after data showed business confidence hit an eight-year high this month as bosses believe the economy has turned a corner. Figures from the Lloyds Bank business barometer – a closely-watched survey of confidence – show signs of economic green shoots. It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hope to convince the public they can steer the economy to brighter days. Confidence rose eight points – to 50 per cent – a level last surpassed in November 2015. Household costs rose 4.4- per cent, a slower rate compared to the annual rate of 5.3 per cent in January 2024.
Source:Daily Mail
May 31, 2024 15:32 UTC
Number of homeless people surpasses 14,000 for first time
Cate McCurry, PAA record number of 14,009 people were accessing emergency homeless accommodation by the end of April, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. The number of homeless children also hit the highest number ever recorded at 4,206, according to the data released on Friday. The number of homeless children also jumped by 17 per cent compared to last year. Of the 14,009 homeless people accessing local authority managed emergency accommodation, 66 per cent were single adults. More than 6,000 men and some 3,777 women accessed emergency accommodation during that period.
Source:The Herald
May 31, 2024 15:32 UTC
Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie repeating outfits is a bold move – other celebrities should follow suit
Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie repeating outfits is a bold move – other celebrities should follow suitNetflix star Claudia Jessie broke from the press tour norm this year, opting to rewear a suit for multiple events. It’s a bold move in a Hollywood obsessed with who wears whatBridgerton actress Claudia Jessie wore her striped suit twice during the press tour. Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images. Saoirse Hanley Thu 30 May 2024 at 03:30Nineties children will remember when Hilary Duff’s Lizzie McGuire was given the ultimate insult by nemesis Kate in the 2003 movie: “Lizzie McGuire, YOU are an outfit repeater,” she exclaimed, and the audience gasped. After all, in the early 2000s, this was an act that could only bring shame onto you and your whole family.
Source:Irish Independent
May 31, 2024 12:55 UTC
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Our local supermarket had a creche, and I happily survived it – The Irish Times
READ MOREI bedded in at a supermarket creche and survived with all my teeth and without contracting impetigo. Imagine playing with the Big Red Fun Bus inside a big red fun bus. Keep your Nintendo Switches and Emerald Park rollercoasters, nothing could ever beat a creche on a bus. Superquinn closed its creche facilities in 2006, and of course all Superquinns are now with O’Leary in the grave. But when I sing it, I’m telling a story about how I bedded in at a supermarket creche and survived with all my teeth and without contracting impetigo.
Source:The Irish Times
May 31, 2024 09:44 UTC
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Source:The Herald
May 31, 2024 06:09 UTC
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Source:The Herald
May 30, 2024 22:07 UTC
The FTSE 100 reached a record high in May: Why has it fallen back since?
The FTSE 100 has fallen from record highs achieved earlier in May as investors have pushed back expectations of when central banks will begin cutting interest rates. The index has fallen roughly 3 per cent since then, derailing a rally driven by a buoyant equity market globally amid the prospect of looming interest rate cuts. However, the FTSE 100 is not alone among global equity market peers in seeing recent gains capped. This would likely be received badly by investors, potentially driving Treasury yields higher and further denting equity market confidence. 'Rishi Sunak's promise to deliver interest rate cuts if he wins the upcoming election won't be a potent enough prospect to lift the mood just yet.'
Source:Daily Mail
May 30, 2024 21:38 UTC
Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election
The party’s director of elections Conor Murphy said it would not be standing in East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley. He said he was encouraging voters in those constituencies to back “progressive parties, who will reject Tory cuts and Tory pacts”. Fermanagh and South Tyrone is one of the closest electoral races in the UK, with Sinn Fein’s Michelle Gildernew holding the seat in 2019 by just 57 votes. (PA Graphics)Sinn Fein vice-president and First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she was “delighted” that Ms Cullen had put her name forward to run for Sinn Fein in the area. She brings a fierce determination and a solid commitment to build a new and better future for all.”
Source:The Herald
May 30, 2024 20:06 UTC
‘We need them more than ever now’ – Susan Sarandon endorses Mick Wallace and Clare Daly for EU Parliament
While sitting Independents 4 Change MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace may be facing a battle to retain their seats in the European Parliament, they’ve both received a pretty high-profile endorsement courtesy of a Hollywood A-lister. Actress Susan Sarandon made a video declaring her support for the duo ahead of the June 7 elections. A great actress and an even better person.”MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace (Brian Lawless/PA)Having previously noted that he and Daly have quite a following in the US, Mr Wallace meanwhile was delighted with the support and recognition. "I've received great support from Irish people too and people in Ireland South in particular for my anti-war views and for my stance on Gaza and my condemnation of Israel. I have always done my best to speak on behalf of the less well-off, be they in Ireland or elsewhere.”
Source:Irish Independent
May 30, 2024 19:35 UTC
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Andhra Bhavan review: I immediately added this Dublin 1 restaurant to my list of favourites
This restaurant on Marlborough Street was already packed when we arrived at 6.30pm on a Tuesday. The sun is shining in Marlborough Street in Dublin 1, and Andhra Bhavan is jammers at 6.30pm. One of the most famous is Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi. I have Binge, an online food magazine written by my friend Vritti Bansal, to thank for this bit of intel, and spoiler alert, Vritti loves Andhra Bhavan. Starter called chicken 6's from Andhra Bhavan on Marlborough Street.
Source:The Irish Times
May 30, 2024 18:10 UTC
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Source:Daily Mail
May 30, 2024 16:55 UTC
Protest against war in Gaza to take place in Athlone
Protest against war in Gaza to take place in AthloneThe Athlone Palestinian Solidarity Group has announced that there will be a 'bridge vigil' protest on Athlone's new pedestrian bridge this Friday, May 31, at 8pm. This protest is part of a nationwide initiative called Droichid 32, being organised in every county in Ireland. So far, over 80 bridge vigils have been confirmed to take place on Friday evening. We ask all Athlone people to join us in our nationwide demand for a ceasefire. The killing must stop.”The Athlone Palestinian Solidarity Group have repeatedly stated their aim, which is to “demand a ceasefire and an end to the horrific war on the children of Palestine”.
Source:Irish Independent
May 30, 2024 16:31 UTC
Poor housing damages relationships between children and their mothers, study says
Effects of cold, cramped and damp homes laid out in reportThe longer children spend in poor housing, the worse their wellbeing, according to ESRI report. Photo: GettyThe longer children spend in poor housing, the worse their well-being, according to ESRI report. Inadequate housing was defined as homes that could be too cold, too small or too damp. Mothers who live in inadequate housing reported worse mental health, including symptoms of depression, worse physical health and worse social well-being. The report said families who spent longer in social housing “experience inadequate housing across indicators of suitability, physical housing quality and neighbourhood conditions”.
Source:Irish Independent
May 30, 2024 14:29 UTC
Kylie Jenner Talks Jordyn Woods Friendship After Cheating Scandal
On numerous occasions between 2019 and 2023, fans accused Kylie and Jordyn of shading each other on social media . Moreover, when Khloé and Tristan got back together in 2020 , fans were disappointed that Jordyn wasn’t welcomed back into the family the same way. This led people to accuse Khloé of hypocrisy for not giving Jordyn the same grace she gave Tristan.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 30, 2024 13:37 UTC