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Major changes to Castlerea traffic scheme sought
Roscommon Municipal District councillors have called for major changes to a new Castlerea traffic safety scheme, claiming that the current plan will lead to a substantial loss of existing car-parking spaces in the town and have a detrimental impact on local businesses and residents. The traffic scheme proposals involve the installation of two signal-controlled traffic lights at the Main Street/St. Patrick Street junction – known locally as Delaney’s corner - and the Main Street/Boyle Road (R361) junction. The plans also involved the upgrade of existing pedestrian crossings on Main Street and St. Patrick Street, and the installation of two new pedestrian crossings on Main Street. The changes proposed will see the retention of up to 20 car-parking spaces on Main Street and Patrick Street which would have to make way under the current scheme.
Source:The Herald
February 28, 2024 14:23 UTC
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Presbyterian Herald March 2024
Greystones Presbyterian in Co Wicklow is one congregation that has developed links with local churches and the community by having a float in the town’s St Patrick’s Day parade. This month, Alex Drew from Faith in Later Life, writes about the value of older people in our churches. The ‘Age of Opportunity’ morning is designed to help unlock the potential for age specific ministry and evangelism among those in later life (details on p21). Although March always celebrates St Patrick, this year, the more significant event of the month is Easter. The Presbyterian Herald is the official magazine of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Source:The Herald
February 28, 2024 09:21 UTC
‘Emotional’ discussion to honour 1,300 people in St Loman’s graves
‘Emotional’ discussion to honour 1,300 people in St Loman’s gravesPrevious Next Image 1 of 5 Julie Clarke, whose grandmother Julia was buried at St Loman’s, with Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin, who is doing a PhD on the Irish psychiatric system with Trinity College. Image 2 of 5 Sheila Shanley, Kathy Crinion and Jacqui Wiley at the event which aimed to honour 1,300 unmarked graves at St Loman’s Hospital, at the Annebrook House Hotel on Sunday February 18. An “emotional and proactive” discussion was held last weekend on how to honour the 1,300 former patients buried in unmarked graves on the grounds of St Loman’s Hospital. Burials took place at St Loman’s Hospital between 1907 and 1970, and crosses with numbers identified individual graves, as opposed to people’s names. Bressie told the 30-odd attendees at the event how he has “tried to run away from the memory of St Loman’s” for all of his life.
Source:Irish Independent
February 28, 2024 07:28 UTC
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RTÉ crisis: Siún Ní Raghallaigh was not willing to receive letter or meet, Catherine Martin tells committee
Ms Ní Raghallaigh said she was not happy at the prospect of being called to another meeting that week. At about 7.10pm the secretary general rang Ms Ní Raghallaigh and said a letter was important as well as a further meeting. Ms Ní Raghallaigh had indicated she might resign if she had received a letter, Ms Martin said. The former secretary general Katherine Licken and former chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh are to be invited to appear before the committee. That is in relation to the most obvious opening question – did you not expect to be asked if you had confidence in Siún Ní Raghallaigh?
Source:The Irish Times
February 28, 2024 01:49 UTC
New civic space to open in Roscommon
The new covered civic space area in Roscommon Town will be accessible to the public from the end of this week, Roscommon County Council has announced. “The aim of the project has been to design and construct an innovative, architectural and artistically influenced covered civic space to the area north of the Bank of Ireland as well as providing visual enhancement to the laneways approaching the Main Street and Market Square areas of Roscommon Town,” said a spokesman. This project is the final element of the Roscommon Town Main Street and Market Square Public Realm Project, funded under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and Roscommon County Council. “The design of the covered civic space complements the strong architectural and built heritage within the Market Square, which features the Old Gaol, the Bank of Ireland and the County Museum. Director of Services with Roscommon County Council, Mark Keaveney has hailed the project as a vital piece of infrastructure for Roscommon Town with the potential to transform the town’s commercial, cultural and social life.
Source:The Herald
February 28, 2024 01:25 UTC
Auction of abandoned or sunken boats
Waterways Ireland is holding an auction for 16 boats which have been removed from the navigations due to dereliction, being sunk or abandoned. The boats will be available for external inspection on Saturday 2nd March between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Shannon Harbour, County Offaly and at Munster Harbour near Portumna. Waterways Ireland Inspector of Navigation, Paddy Harkin, commented: “Waterways Ireland is committed to protecting the conservation of our waterways and ensuring the navigations are accessible to all users, therefore removing derelict boats from the waterways is crucial”.
Source:The Herald
February 28, 2024 01:25 UTC
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Paralympic champion Clegg celebrating canine friends
The 33-year-old double Paralympic champion, who lives with genetic eye condition Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy, had her now-retired Labrador Retriever by her side for nine years. As an ambassador for The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, the Stockport-born sporting star is celebrating four finalists who show the important roles four-legged friends play in society. Clegg said: “I’m honoured to be the ambassador for The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award this year because I know how important that partnership is through having a guide dog myself. “I’m really looking forward to going to Crufts because it is a phenomenal experience, I can’t wait to go back after nine years. “I’m so excited to announce the winners, especially after seeing all the phenomenal things these owners and dogs have done in their partnerships.
Source:The Herald
February 27, 2024 20:13 UTC
Herald: Goans to vote in Portugal elections
27 Feb 2024| 06:36am ISTGoans to vote in Portugal electionsPANJIM: Many Goans, who have enrolled as voters in Portugal will be eligible to vote for the elections scheduled in Portugal on March 10. These Goans can vote either by ballot or postal ballot or postal mail in the offices of Consulate General of Portugal in Goa or the Embassy of Portugal in India at New Delhi from Tuesday. The polling will continue for next three days i.e. till February 29. However, the total number of voters from Goa eligible for voting was not immediately made available.
Source:The Herald
February 27, 2024 20:04 UTC
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Two companies run by landlord Marc Godart lodged all their income via ATMs in Dublin
Marc Godart is a director or secretary of 52 Irish companies, most of which have to date filed abridged accounts, and the bulk of which appear to be linked to short-term letting. Photograph: Enda O'DowdTwo companies run by landlord Marc Godart have filed documents with the Companies Registration Office showing them lodging all their income via ATMs in Dublin city centre. A request for a comment from Mr Godart met with no response. He is a director or secretary of 52 Irish companies, most of which have, to date, filed abridged accounts, and the bulk of which appear to be linked to short-term letting. As well as renting out property owned by his companies Mr Godart is also involved in the renting of property from other people which he also lets, both as residential and commercial accommodation.
Source:The Irish Times
February 27, 2024 18:03 UTC
Puma wants to sell into more upmarket shops to counter 'challenging' sales
Stifel analyst Cedric Lecasble said a share buyback could be one way for Puma to boost investor sentiment. Puma makes most of its sales through retail partners, though revenue from its own stores has grown. The devaluation will continue to weigh on profitability in the first half, Puma said. Overall, Puma's footwear sales grew by 12.4% in 2023, while clothing sales dipped 0.3% as shoppers prioritise shoes. Puma reiterated its 2024 forecast for mid-single-digit percentage growth in currency-adjusted sales, and earnings before interest and tax of €620m to €700m.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 27, 2024 17:53 UTC
Microplastics found in every human placenta tested in study
Microplastics have been found in every human placenta tested in a study, leaving the researchers worried about the potential health impacts on developing foetuses. The scientists analysed 62 placental tissue samples and found the most common plastic detected was polyethylene, which is used to make plastic bags and bottles. A second study revealed microplastics in all 17 human arteries tested and suggested the particles may be linked to clogging of the blood vessels. The research, published in the Toxicological Sciences journal, found microplastics in all the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging from 6.5 to 790 micrograms per gram of tissue. The growing concentration of microplastics in human tissue could explain puzzling increases in some health problems.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 27, 2024 17:30 UTC