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Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at Anfield
Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at AnfieldBy Andy Hampson, PAPep Guardiola is ready for the challenge as he takes champions Manchester City to Liverpool for a crucial Premier League title showdown on Sunday. City have won just once there in front of a crowd since 1981, and that was as long ago as 2003. “It’s the quality of their team,” said Guardiola when asked why City have struggled to win at the ground. Guardiola’s selection for the midweek Champions League stroll against FC Copenhagen, in which he made seven changes, suggested he had an eye on Anfield. We know it quite well and I think they know us.
Source:Irish Independent
March 10, 2024 05:49 UTC
‘Told him not to leave’ – Joshua urges Ngannou not to quit boxing
‘Told him not to leave’ – Joshua urges Ngannou not to quit boxingBy PA Sport StaffAnthony Joshua urged Francis Ngannou not to quit boxing after he defeated the 37-year-old in just his second professional fight in Riyadh. Joshua knocked the former UFC champion out in the second round leaving him requiring oxygen in the ring. “On the road to the championship, you should always stay focused,” Joshua told broadcaster DAZN. “When I saw the fight with Tyson Fury, I thought I want some of that. I told him not to leave boxing.
Source:Irish Independent
March 10, 2024 05:11 UTC
Analysis of Irish study shows 'no link between social media use and later mental health woes'
Research has found no definitive link between social media use and mental health or social problems in later life, according to a US expert after an extensive analysis of Irish data. He said he found no discernible link between the use of social media among Irish youths and adult mental health issues. He published his findings in ‘Longitudinal Associations Between Social Media Use and Mental Health Outcomes in Sample of Irish Youth’. “The study shows that if there is a problem with social media and mental health later on, then we don’t know about it,” said Professor Ferguson. “In the US they want to ban social media usage in certain stages, while in the UK it’s a discussion too.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 10, 2024 03:58 UTC
Virgil van Dijk has plenty of Man City ‘options’ to worry about – Jurgen Klopp
Virgil van Dijk has plenty of Man City ‘options’ to worry about – Jurgen KloppBy Rory Dollard, PAJurgen Klopp insists Liverpool cannot pin all of their hopes on Virgil van Dijk shutting down Erling Haaland when the title rivals Manchester City visit Anfield. Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk clash again on Sunday (Joe Giddens/PA) Photo by Joe GiddensBut when it comes to City, Klopp believes there is too much quality and too many alternate options to rely on an old-fashioned man-marking exercise. If Haaland is not scoring that is good but they have other options to do that,” he said. “If Virgil van Dijk would be able to nullify Haaland then (Phil) Foden fires the ball in from 30 yards into the far corner, or Kevin De Bruyne does exactly the same, or Rodri is arriving, or Bernardo Silva is doing it. We knew he is a real talent, we knew he has massive strength, especially on the ball, stuff like this.
Source:Irish Independent
March 10, 2024 03:38 UTC
Meghan on ‘toxicity’ of social media: We have forgotten about our humanity
Meghan on ‘toxicity’ of social media: We have forgotten about our humanityBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentThe Duchess of Sussex said we have lost our sense of humanity on social media, as she recalled the “cruel” comments aimed at her while she was pregnant with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Meghan led a keynote speech on International Women’s Day titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On And Off The Screen, alongside speakers including US actress Brooke Shields. During the annual SXSW Conference, Meghan, 42, said that even though social media sites are “making dollars, it doesn’t make sense”, emphasising the “negative effect” on mental health and physical safety. In an earlier session, Modern Family star Julie Bowen said that the Duke of Sussex was also at the event in Austin, Texas. The keynote speech was presented by Meghan and Harry’s The Archewell Foundation and The 19th, the national non-profit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 22:42 UTC
Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy FarrellBy Ed Elliot, PAAndy Farrell is confident Ireland will quickly dust themselves down for another shot at Guinness Six Nations glory after their dream of successive Grand Slams was extinguished in heartbreaking fashion by England. While back-to-back clean sweeps are now off the table, Ireland will still win the tournament if they defeat Scotland next weekend in Dublin. “There’s not a problem at all about getting the lads back on track for next week. “I thought they were super tonight, I thought they were physical, they were challenging on the gain line and played a nice brand of rugby as well. “To cut a long story short, I actually thought that England deserved to win.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 22:16 UTC
Exploring Ireland by public transport
And if you can manage it, using public transport is the ultimate in responsible travelling. As delays are often inevitable when relying on public transport, Colette recommends sitting down with coffee and cake in the train/ bus station or nearby cafe. Being dependent on public transport has its drawbacks, of course, such as a reliance on lifts to get from destination towns out to the countryside or the sea. But on the plus side, public transport is kinder to the planet. If you have small children or a lot of luggage, using public transport can have added complications.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 09, 2024 21:51 UTC
Megan Fox and Winnie The Pooh horror win big at awards honouring ‘worst’ in film
Megan Fox and Winnie The Pooh horror win big at awards honouring ‘worst’ in filmBy Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterMegan Fox and a Winnie The Pooh slasher film were among the award winners at the 44th Razzie Awards. The Golden Raspberry Awards, which organisers describe as the “ugly cousin to the Oscars”, honours the “worst” in contemporary cinema. Hollywood actress Fox, 37, received two awards, one for her role in action film Expend4bles. Sylvester Stallone was awarded worst supporting actor for playing Barney in the comedy film while Fox, who played Gina, won worst supporting actress. Elsewhere, Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey was handed gongs for worst remake, rip-off or sequel, worst director, worst screenplay and worst on-screen couple, which was given to Pooh and Piglet.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 21:51 UTC
Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old Trafford
Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old TraffordBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterBruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford struck from the spot as sloppy Manchester United rode their luck in an unconvincing 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Everton. Sean Dyche’s men settled and continued to threaten, only to be punished by a Rashford penalty after Ben Godfrey fouled lively Argentina international Garnacho. United continued to offer Everton a way back into the match but they failed to capitalise – something you would not expect Liverpool to struggle with in next weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final. McNeil lasered across the face of goal as Everton continued to prove a nuisance, although that effort came shortly after Pickford stopped Fernandes scoring his second. Everton continued to knock at the door and United tried to expose the gaps they were leaving, but neither side had the quality to add to the scoreline.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 21:38 UTC
India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold – police
India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold – policeBy Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBroadcaster India Willoughby’s accusation that author JK Rowling misgendered her online did not “meet the criminal threshold”, Northumbria Police have said. On Sunday, Rowling posted a criticism on X of trans women being allowed into women’s changing rooms and in the thread she spoke about Willoughby. The author wrote: “India didn’t become a woman. “While we recognise the upset this may have caused, the post was reviewed and did not meet the criminal threshold. “No law compels anyone to pretend to believe that India is a woman.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 19:31 UTC
Indications emerging of a strong No vote in both referendums in Roscommon-Galway constituency
All 140 boxes from the Roscommon-Galway constituency have now been opened as the count continues. No tallies are taking place at the count to help give a clear picture of trends but snapshots of many ballot papers are indicating a strong No vote. A turn-out figure is expected to emerge around lunchtime. No representative from any of the political parties has yet appeared at the count centre.
Source:The Herald
March 09, 2024 12:43 UTC
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Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff: ‘I thought Shane MacGowan would last forever... He’s the ultimate artist’
A few months ago, the superstar producer Jack Antonoff opened his laptop and clicked on a live-stream from a church in the middle of Ireland. It’s the only way I know how to do it — Jack Antonoff, music producerBleachers’ early records were coloured with sadness and trauma, of which Antonoff has experienced plenty. Jack Antonoff performing with Taylor Swift during Swift's Eras Tour at MetLife Stadium in May 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff at the 66th Grammy Awards last month in Los Angeles, California. Jack Antonoff with his wife Margaret Qualley at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City last month.
Source:The Irish Times
March 09, 2024 11:12 UTC
Counting of referendum votes gets underway for Roscommon-Galway
The counting of referendum votes got underway at 9 a.m. this morning, Saturday, for the Roscommon/Galway constituency at the count centre in the Hyde Centre, Roscommon Town. The ballot papers for the Family amendment and the Care amendment are being separated into piles for counting. Returning officer Mary Raftery confirmed that the total electorate for Roscommon-Galway is 66,184. The Family referendum votes will be counted first but there is no current indication as to when this count is likely to be completed. Before boxes were opened, Ms Raftery paid tribute to the late Martin Finan, who had worked on elections for the last forty years.
Source:The Herald
March 09, 2024 10:42 UTC