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Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 06:40 UTC
Car and cash seized by CAB following raids in Dublin and Donegal
Stephen MaguireThe Criminal Assets Bureau confirmed raids carried out in Donegal and Dublin on Wednesday morning were part of an operation into the assets of people suspected of being involved in drug trafficking on an international scale. There were three raids in Donegal and further raids in Dublin at approximately 6am on Wednesday morning. The raids included a business premises in Letterkenny and two private houses in the West Donegal region. In total, over 70 personnel were involved in 23 searches across Donegal and Dublin, which included dwellings, business premises and professional searches. A 2023 registered Volvo XC90, about €73,000 in a bank account, electronic devices and financial documents were seized and frozen.
Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 06:12 UTC
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Mourners hold up a posters of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the mam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 during a funeral ceremony for him and his companions who were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in a mountainous region of the country's northwest. Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, a government-led series of ceremonies aimed at both honoring the dead and projecting strength in an unsettled Middle East. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 06:12 UTC
In historic move, Ireland, Spain and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state
The city of Olean Charter Commission will hold its second meeting this week and will discuss what form of government to potentially recommend to voters. Which style of city government do you prefer?
Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 05:47 UTC
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state
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Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 05:31 UTC
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Biang Biang, Smithfield, review: A wonderful Chinese restaurant with signature dumplings and great service
Above the chatter and music, we can hear our biang biang noodles (€12.50) being made in the kitchen and see the action through the narrow hatch. There are just 12 tables at Biang Biang. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillThe food at Biang Biang. Biang Biang gives a real sense of what this neighbourhood could be. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dumplings and biang biang noodles with tomato, egg, aubergines and beans.
Source:The Irish Times
May 23, 2024 05:02 UTC
Frank Warren: Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be even better
Frank Warren: Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will be even betterBy Reuben Rosso-Powell, PAFrank Warren says Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk “will be announced in due course” following Saturday’s thrilling fight in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury is looking to return to winning ways in the rematch (Nick Potts/PA) Photo by Nick Potts“I think it will be better than the original fight. “Everyone out there thinks Usyk is the best out there so let’s see what Tyson does. When asked why Fury would win the rematch, Warren said: “He’s a fighting man, it’s what he brings to the ring. But like Usyk, he’s very similar, they’re very cute guys who know their boxing and I have confidence in Tyson.
Source:Irish Independent
May 23, 2024 04:36 UTC
Local stroke survivor calls for more funding for Irish Heart Foundation
Local stroke survivor calls for more funding for Irish Heart FoundationAn Athlone stroke survivor is advocating for greater funding for the Irish Heart Foundation charity. The Irish Heart Foundation recently launched a campaign to ensure €1.2million in crucial annual funding is made available. “This was the first time I heard of the Irish Heart Foundation. I was so focused on my rehabilitation to get better and my studies, that I only began attending the Irish Heart Foundation at the end of 2017. “Working with the Irish Heart Foundation is a really important and worthwhile role.
Source:Irish Independent
May 23, 2024 04:08 UTC
Housing Commission recommends ‘reference rent’ reform
The reform is one of dozens contained in a major examination of Irish housing policy. In its report, the Housing Commission said that housing must be a “unique national priority” with the purpose of supporting social cohesion and economic development. Outlining 83 recommendations, the Commission said that Ireland has an opportunity to change policy to improve the lives of citizens. “These problems have arisen due to the failure to successfully treat housing as a critical social and economic priority, evident in a lack of consistency in housing policy. In addition, it wanted the Department of Housing to provide a sustainable financing model for social housing by setting social housing rents at cost recovery rates.
Source:The Herald
May 23, 2024 03:34 UTC
First look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher season four
First look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher season fourBy Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterNetflix has unveiled a first-look photo of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in season four of The Witcher. A photo from the upcoming series shows Geralt from behind, wearing a leather-look jacket with a sword on his back, against a gloomy-looking background. “In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. Netflix has not yet announced a release date for The Witcher season four. The streaming platform revealed earlier in the year that series five will be the show’s final season.
Source:Irish Independent
May 23, 2024 00:14 UTC
What went wrong for Marcus Rashford to lead to England Euro squad omission?
What went wrong for Marcus Rashford to lead to England Euro squad omission? By PA Sport StaffMarcus Rashford has been left out of England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024 following a turbulent season at Manchester United. Here, we look at what has gone wrong for the forward in recent months. Rewind to last summer and everything was rosier for Rashford, who was enjoying a renaissance under Erik ten Hag. He was left out of United’s win against Newport a couple of days later and was linked with a January switch to Paris St Germain which ultimately never materialised.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 23:27 UTC
Patients and staff evacuated after fire at Tullamore Hospital
A fire in the Scott Building on the campus of the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore on Monday evening resulted in the evacuation of a small number of patients and HSE staff. Patients and staff evacuated after fire at Tullamore HospitalA fire which broke out in a section of the old Tullamore Hospital resulted in the short-term evacuation of eight patients and a number of HSE staff as a precautionary measure on Monday of this week. The HSE confirmed that the staff and eight patients were evacuated from the Midland Regional Hospital "for a short time in line with hospital fire safety policies" following a fire alert in the Scott Building, which is located in the old Tullamore hospital on the same campus as the new hospital building. Offaly Fire and Rescue Service confiirmed in a statement that its members responded to “a fire alarm activation” at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore at approximately 17.49pm on Monday evening last. The Scott Building is the old hospital building at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 22:55 UTC
SSE profits drop as oil and gas prices normalise
SSE's earnings inched lower last year in tandem with energy prices due to reduced market volatility. The energy business, formerly Scottish and Southern Energy, revealed its adjusted operating profits fell by about £100million to £2.4billion in the year ending March 2024. This was driven by its thermal and gas storage division, where profits plunged by around a third to £818.9million amid a normalisation in energy commodity prices. Weaker result: SSE, formerly Scottish and Southern Energy, revealed its adjusted operating profits fell by about £100million to £2.4billion in the year ending March 2024In the previous year, the division's profits almost quadrupled as the Ukraine war and loosening Covid-19 restrictions sent oil and gas prices soaring. The firm's renewables segment also scored a stronger result, thanks to higher power prices and operating capacity offsetting falling wind speeds across Scotland.
Source:Daily Mail
May 22, 2024 22:52 UTC
Nowhere in the world like it – academy chiefs celebrate Man Utd pipeline
Nowhere in the world like it – academy chiefs celebrate Man Utd pipelineBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterManchester United academy chiefs Nick Cox and Travis Binnion believe a bright future lies ahead at a club where youth development is unlike anywhere else in the world. From Duncan Edwards, Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best to Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, United have reaped the rewards of their focus on youth development. I think we’ve got good players, we’ve got good coaches, good staff. “But the pride is also in the fact that I think youth development means something more at Man United than it does at any other football club. There’s nowhere else in the world like it for youth development, I don’t think.”Those sentiments are echoed by Binnion, United’s head of player development and coaching.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 22:08 UTC
New permanent exhibition showcases rich history of County Roscommon estate
New Permanent Exhibition Opens at Historic Gallery Kitchen, Strokestown Park House, Roscommon. The unique gallery kitchen was concealed behind partition walls until its rediscovery in the early 1980s. A new exhibition has been launched at Strokestown Park House, in the last preserved 18th-century gallery kitchen in Ireland. The Gallery Kitchen at Strokestown Park House was constructed in the 18th century. Strokestown House Park and The National Famine Museum is open 7 days per week, for further details see: strokestownpark.ie/
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 22:01 UTC