Ireland’s challenge of legacy law ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, says minister
The Tory frontbencher argued the Irish government’s stance was “hard to reconcile” given previous positions it had taken and its own record of dealing with Troubles-related cases. The criticism by the Northern Ireland Office minister came after the new body responsible for investigating unresolved deaths from the turbulent period became operational. The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) was created by the Government’s legacy legislation, which was introduced in the face of widespread opposition from political parties, victims’ organisations in Northern Ireland and the Irish government. Separately, the Irish Government brought an interstate legal case against the UK, claiming the new law breached the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). That case is still to be heard.
Source:The Herald
May 07, 2024 19:12 UTC
Met Gala 2024: The boldest looks from fashion's biggest night
The Met Gala 2024 saw interpretations of the theme Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion and the Garden Of Time dress code with a nod to the natural world from stars including Zendaya, Nicki Minaj and Cynthia Erivo. Here are a selection of the boldest looks from the fashion’s biggest night:
Source:Irish Examiner
May 07, 2024 18:30 UTC
Ireland’s Bambie Thug edges closer to Eurovision win – bookmakers
The Cork-born singer, who uses they/them pronouns, is competing in the semi-final on Tuesday at Malmo Arena with Doomsday Blue and is looking ever more likely to be the first Irish contestant since 2018 to make the final. Ladbrokes says they are being given 1/25 odds to qualify, with 8/1 placed on them to win their semi. Bambie Thug rehearsing Doomsday Blue in Malmo (EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett)Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “All eyes are on Bambie Thug right now and our traders are clearly convinced Ireland have a great chance of going all the way in Sweden.”The bookmakers have also slashed odds from 16/1 to just 9/1 on Bambie clinching victory. Croatia’s Baby Lasagne with the infectious Rim Tim Tagi Dim is on 11/8, while Switzerland’s Nemo with operatic infused dance track The Code is priced at 7/2. The UK’s Olly Alexander with Dizzy has attracted bookmakers’ odds of 66/1.
Source:The Herald
May 07, 2024 15:48 UTC
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Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber focuses on province’s winning mentality despite close call – The Irish Times
Senior Coach Jacques Nienaber: 'I always think when you play in a semi-final and your opposition is of that calibre they are always going to come back.' Photograph: Ben Brady/InphoThere is a constant rhythm to Jacques Nienaber’s give-and-take over Leinster’s even, uneven performance. On the one hand, the team needs to improve in many areas, and on the other Northampton are a fabulous side. “My thought during the whole game was listen, ‘we need to win this game’. [ ‘Something almost horrific happened’: English media reacts to Leinster’s win over Northampton ][ Holy cow!
Source:The Irish Times
May 07, 2024 15:18 UTC
Reduce Stress: Add These Items to Your Vacation Packing List
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Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 07, 2024 14:02 UTC
Eurovision controversies: From starting a revolution to forgetting lines
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Source:Irish Independent
May 07, 2024 13:34 UTC
Nine looks you might have missed from the Met Gala
Nine looks you might have missed from the Met GalaBy Prudence Wade, PAThe Met Gala is the biggest night of the year in fashion and last night’s event was no different. Gigi HadidGigi Hadid (Matt Crossick/PA) Photo by Matt CrossickModel Gigi Hadid was one of the many celebrities wearing New York-based designer Thom Browne to this year’s Met Gala. Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica Parker (Matt Crossick/PA) Photo by Matt CrossickAnd Just Like That… star Sarah Jessica Parker chose British designer Richard Quinn for her ethereal Met Gala look. ZendayaZendaya (Matt Crossick/PA) Photo by Matt CrossickZendaya was one of the night’s co-chairs, so anticipation was high around what she would wear. Zendaya (Matt Crossick/PA) Photo by Matt CrossickHer surprise second outfit was a nod to the other element of the exhibition.
Source:Irish Independent
May 07, 2024 13:32 UTC
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Minister to introduce regulations to ban use of electric dog collars
Vivienne ClarkeMinister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue is to introduce regulations in the coming months to ban the use of electric dog collars. The move follows months of “significant consultation” on this serious welfare issue, he told RTÉ radio’s Today Show. The regulations will not have an effect on electric fences as animals can avoid them. The target is electric shock collars which can be used on dogs and cats to control their behaviour and in some circumstances can be used for training. However, people who already have remote controlled electric collars on their animals will not be required to remove them.
Source:The Herald
May 07, 2024 12:00 UTC
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Anti-immigration protesters in Dublin are met by counter-demonstration
Protesters on the march face off with counter-demonstrators at the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street. Photograph: Tom HonanSeveral hundred people marched through Dublin city on Monday in a rally organised by anti-immigration campaigners. Protesters draped in Irish flags chanted “out, out, out” as they walked down O’Connell Street. Some wearing hoods, or balaclavas and sunglasses, chanted “our streets” while waving Irish flags. One young child with an Irish flag draped around him held a placard which read “Irish rights are under attack”.
Source:The Irish Times
May 07, 2024 10:23 UTC
Met Éireann forecast dry and sunny day as temperatures set to soar to over 20 degrees this week
Met Éireann has forecast a dry and sunny day with temperatures set to soar above 20 degrees later in the week. Highest temperatures 14 to 19 degrees, coolest near coasts in the north and west, in a light and variable breeze. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees in light southerly or variable breezesBecoming largely dry with clear spells developing Wednesday night. Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees with light southerly breezes. Staying dry for Saturday with spells of sunshine and temperatures up to 22 degrees inland with light winds.
Source:Irish Independent
May 07, 2024 07:43 UTC
Manchester United humiliated after thumping Palace win
Manchester United humiliated after thumping Palace winBy George Sessions, PAA Michael Olise masterclass helped Crystal Palace complete a first ever Premier League double over Manchester United and inflict further misery on Erik ten Hag’s team with a 4-0 drubbing in south London. Injury-hit United have won only two of their last 10 league matches and could be set for a lowest ever Premier League finish. Two more Olise efforts were repelled, one accidentally by his team-mate Mateta before Andre Onana saved after another fine Palace move. United had to wait until the 51st minute to have their first shot on target, but Antony’s 22-yard curler was routine for Henderson. Those fleeting forays for United only momentarily interrupted the Olise show as his skill should have resulted in a third for Palace, but Eze curled wide.
Source:Irish Independent
May 07, 2024 07:23 UTC
BUSINESS LIVE: BP profits slump 72%; Wayve raises more than $1bn; Retail sales sink in April
Peter Hebblethwaite repeatedly told MPs on the Business and Trade Committee that P&O's workers were not being exploited, while resisting calls for an independent investigation into the company's employment practices. The chief executive, who admitted he could not live on £4.87 per hour, also revealed he earned £508,000 including a bonus of £183,000 last year. Mr Hebblethwaite said: "We are paying considerably ahead of the international minimum standard. We believe that it is right that as an international business operating in international waters, we should be governed by international law." Mr Hebblethwaite's appearance before MPs came two years after P&O Ferries fired 786 of its staff and replaced them with low-paid workers who are employed by an external crewing agency.
Source:Daily Mail
May 07, 2024 06:57 UTC
As the drumbeat of hate grows, how serious is the far-right threat to the State?
He has previously come to the attention of the Special Detective Unit, the operational anti-terrorist arm of Garda Security & Intelligence. There was a lot of support, including a couple of posts from a candidate in the upcoming local elections from the far-right Irish Freedom Party. A second security source said: “There’s a few of them [the 20] that are real players, but not that many. Norwegian far-right terrorist Anders Breivik was praised on a Irish far-right Telegram group. “I think the State has been slow to respond,” one senior security source said.
Source:Irish Examiner
May 07, 2024 04:47 UTC