RTÉ appoints new chief financial officer as exit package turmoil rolls on
Muireann DuffyRTÉ has confirmed the appointment of Mari Hurley as the broadcaster's new chief financial officer (CFO). Ms Hurley takes over the position from Richard Collins, who left the role in October amid the fallout of the payments scandal at the national broadcaster. Ms Hurley has previously held the role of CFO at AA Ireland, the operator of the National Lottery, Premier Lotteries Ireland, and the Sherry FitzGerald Group. Details of a €450,000 exit payment made to Ms O'Keeffe emerged as RTÉ representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Media Committee last month. Ms Martin has since faced strong criticism over her handling of the matter, appearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee on Tuesday to face questions from TDs and Senators.
Source:The Herald
March 01, 2024 13:57 UTC
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First-time actor Philip 'pinching himself' ahead of Dublin premiere
First-time actor Philip 'pinching himself' ahead of Dublin premiereA chance encounter at a South Roscommon Singers Circle session in Knockcroghery has opened up a whole new world for a local man, who is relishing his big screen debut and being a first-time actor in his mid 70s. “Pat heard one of my stories and he told me afterwards that's my Jamesie (the character in the film). Even though it is set in the recent past, Philip said rural life has changed so much in just a few short decades. “It was the best time of my life,” the South Roscommon man said of the filming experience. I based Jamesie on old characters I grew up with Glangevlin, not too far from where the book is set,” or the characters who visited the family when they moved to Knockcroghery.
Source:Irish Independent
March 01, 2024 13:17 UTC
Diary of a Gen Z Student: Young people aren't going to solve the climate crisis - we can barely cope with paper straws
By the time I’ve taken the obligatory photo of said coffee, that paper straw is but a distant memory. Look, I love sea turtles as much as the next girl, but don’t lie to me by saying that a paper straw will work just like a plastic one. And yes, we might also drink oat milk in our coffee, ‘because it produces fewer greenhouse gases that regular milk’. But I think drinking oat milk is a bit like training for a marathon; no one would do it if you couldn’t tell people about it. I can be a big girl, drink something with a paper straw.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 01, 2024 11:48 UTC
Actor becomes vibrant storyteller in engaging one-man FST play ‘A Night in November’
For nearly two hours in Marie Jones’ engaging Irish comedy “A Night in November,” James Evans demonstrates how an actor keeps an audience glued to their every word. He is married and in a routine job handling welfare and jobless claims for people he barely acknowledges as human. The violent nature of the shouts and posturing of the fans leads Kenneth to question what he has always known. He plays one of Kenneth's office clients who doesn’t understand that Dublin is in a different country. Through March 15, Florida Studio Theatre Stage III, Bowne’s Lab Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota.
Source:The Herald
March 01, 2024 09:36 UTC
Snow hits parts of Ireland on first day of spring as Met Éireann issues ice warnings
Snow on the first day of spring has led to difficult travel conditions and disruption in some parts of Ireland. Met Éireann admitted it was taken by surprise when many woke to heavy snowfall on Friday morning. Ice on untreated surfaces will lead to hazardous travelling conditions, Met Éireann said. Check out all the latest warnings ⤵️https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/tHX981vGvn — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) March 1, 2024Dublin Bus said its 44B route from Glencullen was curtailed due to the weather. The UK Met Office had initiated a snow warning for Armagh, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry overnight, expiring at 10am on Friday.
Source:The Herald
March 01, 2024 09:00 UTC
Fianna Fáil to run three candidates in this European constituency
Fianna Fáil to run three candidates in this European constituencyOffaly's Barry Cowen will have two other Fianna Fáil candidates on the ticket with him for the forthcoming European Midlands North West constituency. The party's National Constituencies Committee has today confirmed the additions of Senators Niall Blaney and Lisa Chambers to the ticket for the European Midlands North West ConstituencyThe expanded five-seat constituency has an extra seat at this election. Fianna Fáil currently has no sitting MEP in the region. "This is also a very geographically well-balanced ticket, with the candidates strategically spread across a vast geographic constituency. "I look forward to working with them as we bring our message of how much Europe matters to the people and communities of Midlands North West."
Source:Irish Independent
March 01, 2024 05:01 UTC
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Herald: Ban on use of cell phones in Colvale jail premises
01 Mar 2024| 06:17am ISTBan on use of cell phones in Colvale jail premisesTeam HeraldPANJIM: The Colvale Central Jail administration on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the use of cell phones in the jail premises. An order issued by Superintendent of Central Jail, Colvale, S B Gaonkar, said, "In order to curb the misuse of cell phones inside the jail premises, undersigned imposes complete ban on use of cell phones in jail premises i.e. beyond Gate B." "Any officer or official of Prison, IRBn, Escort and Visitors who carry his or her cell phone up to Gate B shall deposit his or her cell phone with security incharge at Gate B before entering in Gate C. No cell phones or prohibited articles shall be allowed beyond Gate C,'' the order said. The order will come into force with immediate effect.
Source:The Herald
February 29, 2024 20:05 UTC
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The Legal Eagle review: Top-quality Irish produce, a wood-burning oven and an impressive wine list
The wood burning oven is put to good use at The Legal Eagle in Dublin 1. At the Legal Eagle, a large wood-burning oven dominates the open kitchen and shapes the menu, which is structured around snacks, small plates and larger sharing options. Photograph: Ruth Calder-PottsAt the Legal Eagle, the menu is structured around snacks, small plates and larger sharing options. Photograph: Ruth Calder-PottsAt the Legal Eagle, the menu is structured around snacks, small plates and larger sharing options. Photograph: Ruth Calder-PottsAt the Legal Eagle, the menu is structured around snacks, small plates and larger sharing options.
Source:The Irish Times
February 29, 2024 20:03 UTC
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Source:The Herald
February 29, 2024 19:47 UTC
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Warm tributes paid to Clara accident victim
The late Jeremy Goode. Warm tributes paid to Clara accident victimA Clara man who died following a road accident in the town this week is being fondly remembered as a “proud family man” and an “absolute gentleman” with a “superb sense of wit”. Warm tributes have been paid to the late Jeremy Goode, since the news filtered out and he was named locally as the latest fatal road accident victim in the county. From Railway View in the town, the late Jeremy Goode is remembered in many condolences posted on rip.ie for his kindness and good humour. After reposing at his residence on Wednesday, his remains were removed to St Brigid's Church, Clara the following day for Funeral Mass.
Source:Irish Independent
February 29, 2024 18:24 UTC
Slaughter of animals for public entertainment — impact still felt to this day
The Romans used Barbary lions in the Colosseum to battle with gladiators. Male Barbary lion, Qays, at Belfast Zoo's Kingdom of the Barbary Lion. Barbary lions were once native to North Africa, including the Atlas Mountains but are now extinct in the wild. The last recorded Barbary lion was shot in Morocco in 1942. However, the Barbary lion, the most sought-after species, survived the persecution.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 29, 2024 18:04 UTC