Dublin artist creates realistic sculpture of Leo Varadkar to highlight housing crisis
A visual artist who was born and raised in Dublin is taking to the streets of the city today with an interactive project highlighting the “current housing disaster” in Ireland. Sadhbh Mowlds is currently a studio resident in the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin and will be bringing her hyper-real sculpture of Leo Varadkar, representing him as a homeless person, to the streets of the capital. The hyper-real sculpture of Leo Varadkar, represented as a homeless person. The sculpture is of the former Taoiseach and former leader of the Fine Gael party, Leo Varadkar, who recently stepped down from his position. The sculpture is highly realistic and sees him sitting cross-legged holding a sign which reads: “I may be old news, but homelessness isn’t”.
Source:Irish Independent
May 12, 2024 03:12 UTC
Erik ten Hag will not risk player fitness to help injury-hit Manchester United
Erik ten Hag will not risk player fitness to help injury-hit Manchester UnitedBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterErik ten Hag says he would never gamble with a player’s fitness as injury-hit Manchester United limp into Sunday’s crunch clash with Arsenal. Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay could return to the fold when United host title-chasing Arsenal, although a swathe of players remain unavailable. Lisandro Martinez has urged Erik ten Hag to let him play against Arsenal. “Arsenal are one of the best teams, or probably the best team. You can discuss about this – is City the best team or is Arsenal at this moment the best team?
Source:Irish Independent
May 12, 2024 01:16 UTC
Ireland singer attends Eurovision opening after claim against Israel broadcaster
On Saturday evening, Bambie walked across the stage after the singer missed their final rehearsals. “Earlier today they confirmed to my delegation in front of others that Kan’s commentator had broken the rules of conduct during the Eurovision semi-final. “I have been patiently waiting to hear what action is set to be taken by the EBU following this rule break. They told the broadcaster: “I’m angry with other teams breaching their rules of the EBU, and still being allowed in. “So there’s definitely a war drum sounding in my heart to push the performance even more than I have done before.”
Source:The Herald
May 11, 2024 22:33 UTC
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Family withdraws Trinity bursary in protest over college becoming ‘no-go zone for Jews’
Students taking part in an encampment protest on the grounds of Trinity College in Dublin earlier this week. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireA prominent Jewish family has withdrawn a bursary for disadvantaged students at Trinity College Dublin in protest over the university becoming a “no-go zone for Jews” due to what it calls the university’s failure to protect student welfare. Dr Edwin Abrahamson, a UK-based consultant paediatrician, created the Maurice Abrahamson Bursary last year in memory of his father, a Trinity law graduate. In a statement, a spokeswoman for Trinity College Dublin said it was very grateful to Dr Abrahamson for the bursary, and regretted and respected his decision to withdraw it. Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union did not respond to an approach for comment.
Source:The Irish Times
May 11, 2024 21:22 UTC
Helium and hydrogen company set to join stock market in boost for City
A helium and hydrogen company is set to join the stock market in a boost for the City. Six firms have listed in London this year, including another helium outfit, Helix Exploration. Helium used in scientific research, medical technology and the defence industry. Boost: Six firms have listed in London this year, including another helium outfitGeorgina Energy, which has projects in Australia, claims its resources are big enough to become a leading global producer of helium and hydrogen. Roy Pitchford, non-executive chairman of MMM, said 'huge global demand' is coming for hydrogen.
Source:Daily Mail
May 11, 2024 21:11 UTC
36 Products To Help Make Your Life As Mellow As Possible
So instead of (or before) committing to the $500 version, I thought trying these for a test run would be good. The sound quality to my non-expert ears is excellent too! And the noise-canceling is right for me — it blocked out annoying street noise so I could be fully immersed in my tunes." When there’s no music, they still cancel a lot, but not everything, like most headphones. I do wish they could get a little louder, but they still have great sound quality.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 11, 2024 20:35 UTC
Celtic go six points clear with 2-1 win over 10-man Rangers
Celtic go six points clear with 2-1 win over 10-man RangersThomson ReutersCeltic moved close to a third straight Scottish Premiership title when they beat 10-man Rangers 2-1 in an eventful Old Firm derby on Saturday to establish a six-point lead at the top of the table. Matt O'Riley put the hosts ahead in the 35th minute with a left-foot shot from the edge of the area that beat the keeper at his near post before Rangers defender John Lundstram put a Daizen Maeda cross into his own net three minutes later to double Celtic's lead. Rangers reduced Celtic's advantage two minutes later when Cyriel Dessers headed in from close range, but things got worse for them before the break with Lundstram sent off for a studs-up challenge on Alistair Johnston. Jack Butland saved O'Riley's penalty in the 55th minute to keep second-placed Rangers in the game, but it was not enough to prevent Celtic moving to 87 points with two games left.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 20:19 UTC
30 Walmart Kitchen Products That Will Impress Your Friends When They Come Over
A Zevo flying insect trap because you know can make your kitchen feel brand new and friend-ready overnight? NO MORE ANNOYING BUGS. I've had one of these in my kitchen for years because — as you can see — fruit flies are the bane of my existence. Super non-gross to change out the sticky pad, and the little buggers are drawn in by the light rather than me having to worry about spraying pesticide in the same place where I make my food.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 11, 2024 19:19 UTC
Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final
The performer secured Ireland’s first qualification for the final of the competition since 2018. The centre of Macroom, Co Cork has been transformed with a giant screen to allow locals and visitors to watch Saturday’s final together. This is not a protest against the individual representing Ireland. — Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign (@CampaignCork) May 11, 2024A demonstration in solidarity with Palestine, and against Israel’s participation in the contest, had been expected to take place in Macroom on Saturday. The Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign emphasised the gathering is not against the individual representing Ireland, but about showing solidarity with Palestine.
Source:The Herald
May 11, 2024 18:42 UTC
Luton on brink of drop as David Moyes enjoys winning London Stadium send-off
Luton on brink of drop as David Moyes enjoys winning London Stadium send-offBy Andy Sims, PADavid Moyes said farewell to the London Stadium while Luton were left almost certainly waving goodbye to the Premier League after a 3-1 defeat by West Ham. But second-half goals from James Ward-Prowse, Tomas Soucek and teenager George Earthy gave Moyes a winning send-off in his final home match in charge. After months of speculation, and following just four wins from 21 matches since the turn of the year, West Ham finally announced Moyes was leaving on Monday after four-and-a-half years in charge. However, in contrast to that Europa Conference League-winning outfit, the first half was 2024 West Ham in a nutshell – lethargic, sloppy, lacking ideas and defensively suspect. A West Ham goal was coming and Soucek pounced in the 65th minute after Lokonga had headed away Ward-Prowse’s cross.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 16:40 UTC
‘Giving it half a twist too many’
‘Giving it half a twist too many’Athlone is a beautiful town – and with so many different leisure and entertainment activities on offer, there is always a buzz around the place. When I use this – one of my favourite sayings, I remember my late, great friend, Colm O’Farrell. It was he who taught me how to resist ‘giving the nut one last half turn’ when it was already tight enough. The studs were clearly tightened home, but I couldn’t resist giving the last one a ‘half turn too many’ – I ‘wrung the threads’ and the stump had to be drilled out of the hole. Sometimes we just can’t leave well enough alone and make the situation worse by giving it one more half turn.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 14:19 UTC
MARKET REPORT: S4 Capital shares soar as Sir Martin Sorrell piles into artificial intelligence
A spring in his step: Sir Martin SorrellSir Martin Sorrell will have a spring in his step this weekend after a move into artificial intelligence by his digital advertising agency S4 Capital sent shares soaring. However, optimism over S4's AI footing sent S4 Capital shares up 17.9 per cent, or 8.26p, to 54.5p. Shares rose 5.2 per cent, or 336p, to 6780p. Shares added 1.1 per cent, or 0.85p, to 79.25p. Shares rose 1.5 per cent, or 7.5p, to 508p.
Source:Daily Mail
May 11, 2024 10:40 UTC
Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave Paris St Germain at end of season
Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave Paris St Germain at end of seasonPA Sport StaffKylian Mbappe has officially confirmed he will be leaving Paris St Germain at the end of the season. I’ve always said I would speak with you when the time comes and so I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris St Germain. “I will not extend and my adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. Mbappe’s dreams of lifting the Champions League with PSG were dashed this week as they lost 2-0 on aggregate to Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals. The France forward has scored 287 goals and added 126 assists in 371 appearances for PSG in all competitions.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 08:05 UTC
I'm a fan of the advanced mark
No matter how well a team perform in a league game, the talk afterwards is always with a view to how they will fare come championship. I have to say, and it feels like I’m in the minority on this, but I’m a fan of the advanced mark. Because of the advanced mark, defenders now have to stay tighter to forwards as they run out from goal looking to receive a pass. Now they are more enticed to compete full-blooded for the ball to deny a mark. Either way, I believe the advanced mark leads to more goal opportunities.
Source:The Herald
May 11, 2024 06:04 UTC