Woman found dead in Cork house named locally
Olivia KelleherA woman who was found dead at a property in Cork City has been named locally as Joyce O’Mahony. It is understood Ms O’Mahony, who was aged in her 60s, may have lain dead in the house at Brookfield Lawn in the Lough area for at least a year. It is believed that Joyce O’Mahony was still alive up to some time in 2022, based on items in her home. It is understood that Ms O’Mahony was extremely private and had not been seen locally for several years. Ms O’Mahony’s body was taken from a downstairs back room to the morgue at Cork University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out on Wednesday.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 09:16 UTC
Power supply firm XP Power shares soar 50% after it becomes bid target
XP Power revealed it has turned down three offers from US rival Advanced Energy IndustriesShares in XP Power rose nearly 50 per cent after it became the latest London-listed company to be targeted by foreign bidders. In a statement to investors yesterday, the high voltage power supply firm revealed it has turned down three ‘highly conditional, opportunistic, indicative proposals’ from US rival Advanced Energy Industries. XP Power joins a growing list of London-listed firms to be targeted, amid what has been described as a takeover ‘feeding frenzy’. In a seven-month pursuit of XP Power, Advanced Energy Industries first tabled a bid of 1700p – or £339million – towards the end of October. Last night Advanced Energy Industries said its latest offer represents a ‘compelling and highly attractive opportunity’ for shareholders.
Source:Daily Mail
May 22, 2024 08:59 UTC
Live: Ireland to formally recognise Palestinian state
'We see you': Ireland to formally recognise state of PalestineMuireann DuffyUpdated: 10am. Ireland is to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. "Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine. "I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries' decisions to recognise a Palestinian state," Israel Katz said in a post on X. The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have both welcomed the announcements by Ireland, Spain and Norway.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 07:34 UTC
LIVE: Ireland expected to announce recognition of a Palestinian state
Olean, NY (14760)TodaySunny skies this morning followed by thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%..TonightScattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 07:16 UTC
Winter storm rainfall in UK and Ireland ‘made 20% heavier by climate change’
It found that autumn and winter storms over the UK and Ireland were becoming wetter due to human-caused global warming. The study found human-induced climate change had led to the average rainfall on stormy days becoming around 20% heavier. It said the kind of intense storm rainfall seen in 2023/2024 had become 10 times more likely. If temperatures rose further to 2C of warming, storm rainfall and seasonal rain would increase, the researchers said. A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapour, a key factor in climate change driving heavier rainfall.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 05:05 UTC
1 dead, dozens injured after turbulence on Boeing plane
A Singapore Airlines flight from London was diverted to Bangkok, where more than 70 people were being treated for injuries. The plane, a Boeing 777-300ER operated by Singapore Airlines, was diverted to Bangkok, the airline said in a statement, and landed at 3:45 p.m. local time Tuesday. In all, 71 people, including passengers and crew members, were injured, a hospital in Bangkok said. About 100 passengers who were not injured were to be flown to Singapore on Tuesday, Kittipong said. Between 2009 and 2022, 163 passengers and crew members were seriously injured in turbulence on aircraft registered in the United States, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 01:15 UTC
Calls for people with gym or yoga memberships to get tax rebates
A new lobby group, the Fit 4 Life – Irish Physical Activity Alliance, or IPAA, wants people with gym memberships or who attend yoga classes to be able to claim tax back on those amounts under health expenses. The IPAA has emphasised the importance of exercise in ensuring people stay independent and health as they get older. “You probably look at me and think I’m as healthy as a horse. “She’s so feeble and so frail now, it really drives me on to stay really, really strong. But she also said that implementing a tax break without an information campaign on the benefit of physical exercise is “pointless”.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 01:12 UTC
Europa League final will see 30,000 fans arriving at Dublin Airport
Europa League final will see 30,000 fans arriving at Dublin AirportJames CoxDublin Airport is set to welcome up to 30,000 football fans ahead of the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday evening. Dublin Airport managing director Gary McLean said: "This is a very exciting week for Dublin Airport as we welcome football fans from all over the world to Ireland for one of the world's biggest football matches. Hosting big matches like this helps put Ireland on the map and the Dublin Airport team is proud to be playing a key role in facilitating the arrival and departure of up to 30,000 fans. A number of dedicated staff will be present in both terminals at Dublin Airport over the coming days to help fans on their way. Free transport into Dublin city centre is also being provided to fans of both teams from dedicated fan areas at Dublin Airport.7For everything you need to know about the Europa League final, click here.
Source:Irish Independent
May 21, 2024 21:58 UTC
Herald: Goa likely to complete NEP implementation at school level by 2027-28
22 May 2024| 07:23am ISTGoa likely to complete NEP implementation at school level by 2027-28Team HeraldPANJIM: Goa is likely to complete implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) at the school-level by 2027-28, Secretary (Education) Prasad Lolayekar told media persons on Tuesday. 2024-25, while it will be implemented at Class III and Class VI level from academic year 2025-26. The National Curriculum Framework and National Credit Framework will be adopted by Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education for NEP implementation, and the details of the same are available on NCERT website. Papers will be set by the Goa Board in a centralised manner while evaluation will take place at the school level and two semester system will be followed. As per NEP-2020, School Education consists of four stages—Foundational Stage (Nursery to II), Preparatory Stage (III to V), Middle Stage (VI to VIII) & Secondary Stage (IX to XII).
Source:The Herald
May 21, 2024 20:58 UTC
Council seeking views on proposed Kilbeggan to Mullingar greenway
One of the route corridor options is in yellow and the other in pink. Council seeking views on proposed Kilbeggan to Mullingar greenwayPublic views are being sought on two route corridor options for a new greenway between Kilbeggan and Mullingar. Westmeath County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) intend to deliver the greenway to promote cycling, walking and other non-motorised travel. The two route corridor options are highlighted in yellow and pinkBoth route corridor options start in Kilbeggan Harbour and end in Mullingar; one corridor is west of Lough Ennell and one is east of Lough Ennell. Westmeath County Council is now seeking to identify a preferred route corridor and has launched a public consultation on the two route corridor options.
Source:Irish Independent
May 21, 2024 20:17 UTC
Herald: International Day for Biological Diversity: A call for all to embrace nature’s wonders
Civilizations have come to have been built upon the biological diversity of a place, thus one can confidently say that biological resources are the pillars upon which civilizations have been built. It has been proven that biodiversity loss could expand due to diseases which can be transmitted to humans from animals. Given the importance of public education and awareness about this issue, the UN decided to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity annually. The United Nations has announced May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) so as to increase understanding and awareness on biodiversity issues among citizens. Biodiversity conservation is the need of the hour and involves the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development.
Source:The Herald
May 21, 2024 20:04 UTC
New Midlands Food and Drink directory highlights region's best local produce
Food producers from across the Midlands region pictured at the launch of the MidlandsIreland.ie Food and Drink directory. New Midlands Food and Drink directory highlights region's best local produceThe MidlandsIreland.ie website has officially launched a new Food and Drink Directory for the region, which highlights over 100 local producers from across Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois. "It’s an exciting time for Midlands Food & Drink, with many producers in our directory winning awards from Blas na hÉireann, the Food Writer’s Guild and more," said Emmet Kavanagh, Marketing & Communications Manager from Midlands Ireland. The directory is a result of the Midlands Food and Drink Strategy, which is aimed at promoting indigenous consumption, exports, and visitor engagement through education, marketing, and business support. * The MidlandsIreland.ie Food and Drink directory can be found here.
Source:Irish Independent
May 21, 2024 18:03 UTC
Liz Truss blames the Bank of England - but it was markets that decided her mini-Budget was a disaster
But was it really the establishment and Bank of England that foiled her growth plans, or misguided thinking and botched delivery? But the ultimate judges of a government's economic decision-making are the financial markets - as they have been throughout modern financial history. In a bid to increase their returns, the pension funds' investment gurus came up with a new breed of asset called a Liability-Driven Investment (LDI). The pension funds paid for these with funds borrowed using their bond portfolios as collateral. It was her decision to rush the fences and, by so doing, alarm the financial markets, that sowed the seeds of her destruction.
Source:Daily Mail
May 21, 2024 17:08 UTC
Department of Taoiseach repeatedly fails to prove criminality of pitching of tents on Canal
As government again removes asylum-seekers and their tents, the notion of ‘a criminal offence in principle’ remains unknown to law and the Canal Act expressly disapplies itself to persons using canal property for less than a week in one place. Ten days ago, on 11 May, I asked the Department of the Taoiseach to explain the legality of its removal of tents on the canal. It is an established legal principle that a specific law or byelaw prevails over a more general law or byelaw. (1) No person shall place or use any structure, tent, caravan or vehicle as a dwelling on canal property, except with the written permission of the Commissioners. (3) This Bye-law shall not apply to persons using canal property for a period of not more than one week at the same place’.
Source:The Irish Times
May 21, 2024 15:47 UTC
Lough Funshinagh flood victim 'disappointed' after Taoiseach fails to meet her
The family had to move out of their home in the Curraghboy area last month due to the record flooding at Lough Funshinagh. Lough Funshinagh flood victim 'disappointed' after Taoiseach fails to meet herTaoiseach Simon Harris paid a low-key visit to Lough Funshinagh in South Roscommon last weekend, while Tánaiste Micheál Martin is expected to view the flooding crisis there tomorrow (Wednesday). The Taoiseach's visit on Sunday was not announced in advance, and was described by his spokesperson as a private visit to meet affected families. Ellie said it was her understanding that there would be no flood relief works carried out until 2025, and until these works were implemented it was inevitable her home would flood again. Roscommon Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy said his party's leader, Micheál Martin, would be visiting Lough Funshinagh tomorrow morning (Wednesday).
Source:Irish Independent
May 21, 2024 14:52 UTC