Offaly’s ladies football trail blazers honoured in Croke Park
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first ever All-Ireland ladies football final at Croke Park last Sunday were members of the Offaly ladies team who lined out against Tipperary in 1974. Offaly’s ladies football trail blazers honoured in Croke ParkPrevious Next Image 1 of 1 Brendan Martin, who guided the Offaly ladies football team to the first All-Ireland final in 1974, is presented with a special commemorative medal to mark the 50th anniversary by Trina Murray from Moate, President-elect of the LGFA, at a ceremony in Croke Park last Sunday. She said it was “an honour” to have the members of the Offaly team in Croke Park. Ms Murray said these players had “paved the way” for the development of ladies football which is now of the fastest growing sports in the world. The year was 1981, with the men's senior hurlers and footballers and the senior ladies all lining out in finals!
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 20:27 UTC
Herald: Don’t undermine Indian soldiers
Both of them are advised to keep military prowess of the fourth largest powerful country of the world, his own country, in mind. Meanwhile, Pakistan is positioned at number nine in the index with a wide gap in fundamental factors i.e., in national development and military strength. While Pakistan has a military strength of 6.7 lakhs, India stands to have strength of 14 lakhs beside large logistic and infrastructural back up. Pakistan has zero aircraft carriers and its limited strength makes it a 'Green-water Navy' that can operate in its region. Instead of preaching peace to India, Farooq Abdullah should rather warn Pakistan against doing mischief against us.
Source:The Herald
May 19, 2024 18:26 UTC
44 Uniquely Useful Items Worth Giving As Practical Gifts
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Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 19, 2024 16:58 UTC
Status Yellow thunderstorm warning now in place for five counties as Met Éireann says temperatures could reach 23C today
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for five counties: Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. Showers will die out tonight and it will become dry with clear spells as temperatures reach lows of 7 to 10 degrees. Thunderstorms, spot flooding and hail remains possible as highest temperatures reach 19 to 23 degrees. “Current indications suggest that Friday will bring showers or longer spells of rain with some brighter intervals possible,” Met Éireann forecasts. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees are expected, with the weather likely to remain unsettled next weekend with rain at times.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 16:53 UTC
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Businessman Tony O’Reilly (88) dies after short illness
The death has occurred of the businessman Tony O’Reilly (88), who made a fortune as chief executive and chairman of the US food company, Heinz, and used his wealth to invest in Irish companies including Waterford Glass and the Independent group. A family spokesman said that he died on Saturday in St Vincent’s hospital in Dublin after a short illness. In 1969 he became the head of Heinz in the UK, and two years later moved to Pittsburgh to take on the role of senior vice-president with that corporation. On the eve of the poll, the Irish Independent ran a front-page editorial headed “Payback Time” which attacked the outgoing government and backed Fianna Fáil and Bertie Ahern, who emerged as taoiseach. O’Reilly is survived by his sons Cameron, Gavin and Tony jnr, and daughters Susie, Justine and Caroline.
Source:The Irish Times
May 19, 2024 16:27 UTC
TUS expands global reach with launch of Mexico City office
Dean, Faculty of Business and Humanities, TUS), Karen McAvinue (Director of International, TUS), John Tobin, UP. TUS expands global reach with launch of Mexico City officeThe local TUS technological university has added to its global reach with the opening of a new office in Mexico City. TUS said the opening of its LATAM (Latin America) office in the Mexico's capital underscored its commitment to global education and collaboration. The office opening was marked recently with a reception in Mexico City. "We are thrilled to announce the opening of TUS's LATAM office in Mexico City," said Donnacha McNamara, VP of International at TUS.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 16:13 UTC
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Irish productivity myth debunked
The inclusion of multinationals in our productivity stats was always going to lead to a faulty perception.. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Irish workers generated an impressive €97 worth of value for every hour they worked in 2023. It was almost entirely predicated on the presence of high-value multinationals in the Irish economy. Labour productivity in the multinational-dominated foreign sector, as distinct from the domestic economy, was a whopping €381 per hour in 2023, according to CSO. The inclusion of these companies in our productivity stats was always going to lead to a faulty perception.
Source:The Irish Times
May 19, 2024 15:42 UTC
Ireland will ‘recognise Palestinian statehood’ despite reports of diplomatic row
Mr Harris made the comments following reports of a diplomatic row with Israeli President Isaac Herzog over the Government’s plan. The Taoiseach spoke by phone with Mr Herzog on Friday where he set out Ireland’s desire to see an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as “urgent and unhindered access” for humanitarian aid. “The Irish position in relation to the Middle East, in relation to Gaza, in relation to Israel is very straightforward and very consistent. “In the coming days Ireland intends to do just that.”Mr Harris was asked whether the move could lead to the severing of diplomatic ties between Ireland and Israel. I mean political processes that have to be followed and they differ slightly from country to country.
Source:The Herald
May 19, 2024 13:59 UTC
How Patrick Kavanagh and the spud shortage helped me win my own garden battle
It is not so much a War of the Roses as an escalating confrontation over sweet-smelling petunias versus food-giving potatoes. Stock imageMost times in the battle for extra ground we generally reach a detente: a fancy French word meaning the relaxation of strained relations. The normally abundant annual potato crop is in trouble. And it’s not just Ireland; this year’s potato crop across northern Europe has also been delayed because of the awful weather. I would like to grow some extra potatoes this year to keep us self-sufficientSo the battle over garden territory intensified.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 13:26 UTC
Sunday sport: Manchester City and Arsenal in race for Premier League glory on final day
Sunday sport: Clare beat Waterford in a thriller, Premier League final dayGAAClare needed nerves of steel from forward Mark Rodgers as they got past Waterford in the Munster Hurling Championship. Wexford meanwhile know they need a big win over Carlow today to keep their Leinster Hurling Final hopes alive. SoccerThe battle to be crowned Premier League champions will be settled on the final day of the season this afternoon. Manchester City host West Ham with their destiny in their own hands as they look to secure a record fourth successive title. Rory McIlroy is back on 8 under par and gets his final round underway at 5:45pm.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 12:30 UTC
Nicola Roberts thanks Girls Aloud fans in Ireland for ‘most incredible opening night’
Nicola Roberts thanks Girls Aloud fans in Ireland for ‘most incredible opening night’By Naomi Clarke and Sarah Ping, PA reportersNicola Roberts has thanked Girls Aloud fans for the “most incredible opening night” after they kicked off their reunion tour in Dublin. Ahead of their second show on Saturday, Roberts posted a series of photos of the foursome performing on the opening night in elaborate white costumes with sequins and ruffles. Thank you for the most incredible opening night! Longtime Girls Aloud fan Anna-Laura MJ Hitch (30) told the PA news agency that she could tell the show was “emotional” for the girl group and the crowd following Harding’s death. After their two shows in Dublin’s 3Arena, Girls Aloud will play two concerts at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Monday and Tuesday, before heading to the Manchester AO Arena from Thursday to Saturday.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 10:10 UTC
Eight MEP candidates in Midlands Northwest set for RTÉ debate on Monday night
Katie Hannon will be hosting a debate with eight of the European election candidates in the Midlands Northwest constituency on RTÉ One on Monday night. Eight MEP candidates in Midlands Northwest set for RTÉ debate on Monday nightEight of the candidates for the European Parliament in the Midlands Northwest constituency are due to take part in a televised debate on RTÉ One television tomorrow (Monday) evening. The debate will be shown on the Upfront with Katie Hannon programme and will be RTÉ's first televised debate ahead of the European elections on June 7. An RTÉ spokesperson issued a list of the eight MEP candidates who would be joining Katie Hannon in studio. The debate will get underway at 10.35pm on RTÉ One on Monday.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 10:10 UTC
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Source:The Herald
May 19, 2024 10:09 UTC
Ireland’s Best Employers 2024: The full list revealed as Pfizer is king and tech giants fall
Pfizer has knocked LinkedIn off the top spot as Ireland’s best employer, according to a comprehensive research project that studied more than 1,000 companies. The Sunday Independent/Statista list of Ireland’s 150 Best Employers is based on research on firms with more than 200 employees. In all, 6,500 workers across Ireland took part in the research project, which was organised by market-research company Statista. Read all Best Employers 2024 content, including case studies, analysis, and interviews in our Ireland’s Best Employers 2024 hub. Read all of Best Employers 2024 content, including case studies, analysis, and interviews in our Ireland’s Best Employers 2024 hub.
Source:Irish Independent
May 19, 2024 09:33 UTC