Leap Day is Feb. 29: How old is a leap year baby in 2024 or 2028? We did the math for you
(Psst, it’s still Feb, 29)If you were born on Leap Day 1924, you would be 100 years old or 25 in Leap Day years. I was born on Leap Day.How leap year birthdays work legally, why February has 29 days in 2024When is Leap Day 2024? Interactive graphic: Click here to view our Leap Day graphicHow old are you technically if you were born on Leap Day? If you were born on Leap Day 1924, you would be 100 years old, or 25 in Leap Day years. You're a newborn, and the Leap Day math does not apply to your age until the next Leap Year in 2028, where you'll be 4 years old and 1 in Leap Day years.
Source:The Herald
February 26, 2024 12:13 UTC
What if Donald Trump's true intentions are even worse?
Tim RowlandThe Herald-MailWith each new floridly audacious statement by Donald Trump, his critics recoil in horror and pronounce that he has “said the quiet part out loud” — i.e., revealed his diabolical endgame for all to see. What if his true intentions are even worse? In Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin sees his mark. In Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump sees his salvation. OpinionThat pricey new Apple gadget must be really amazing … for somethingEven with Trump’s help, Putin’s hand is weak.
Source:The Herald
February 26, 2024 10:05 UTC
What is Ramadan and how do people celebrate Ramadan?
From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place this year and how it is celebrated. Taking place over a month Ramadam sees Muslims not eat or drink during the hours of daylight. As the organisation, Muslim Hands says: "Ramadan is a month of fasting and abstaining from things considered to be impure for the mind and body. The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. It marks not only the end of fasting but sees Muslims thank Allah for giving them strength during the month.
Source:The Herald
February 26, 2024 09:24 UTC
Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices
Last week, two young men died in a crash in Limerick — while a 19-year-old man died in a separate incident in Sligo. Earlier this month, a 15-year-old girl died in a road crash in Tipperary while. On January 31, two men in their 20s and a teenage girl died in a road crash in Carlow. According to research from the Road Safety Authority, the highest risk age among those travelling on Irish roads in 2023 was the 16-25 age group. However, when the sporting star is being lauded for being “world class” in the same breath as an insinuation that all is not well, the intrigue grows.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 26, 2024 07:49 UTC
More money will be given to repair Cork's flood-damaged roads, says Varadkar
More money will be provided to Cork County Council to fix roads badly damaged during Storm Babet, the Taoiseach has said. East Cork bore the brunt of infrastructural damage during Storm Babet last October, with Midleton devastated. Cork County Council has done some emergency repairs to reopen key roads but others are still in shocking conditions. Council chief executive Valerie O’Sullivan welcomed the overall allocation but said the amount for storm damage repairs was nowhere near enough. Leo Varadkar observes the damage to a local business on Main Street in Midleton, Co Cork, after Storm Babet last October.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 26, 2024 07:49 UTC
Singapore investor backs Scottish hydrogen pioneer
Chief executive Bill Ireland said: “We have been working in the hydrogen sector for decades and see the energy market focussing on how hydrogen fits within the increasingly complex energy mix. “This investment allows Logan Energy to move forward with our mission to secure our position as an industry leader providing integrated hydrogen energy systems and energy transition solutions across all market sectors. We are clear that energy systems involving hydrogen have a vital part to play in the transition to a low-carbon economy across the world. We believe Logan Energy to be best in class. With hydrogen as one of the transformational opportunities Scottish Enterprise is targeting as part of our future focus, Logan is a perfect fit for us to partner with in this investment.”
Source:The Herald
February 26, 2024 04:46 UTC
North's Infrastructure Minister announces road repair fund
By Cillian Sherlock, PAAn additional £8.1 million (€9.48 million) will be spent on repairing the North's road network this year. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said the capital investment is “vital”. “I am now in a position to announce an additional £8.1 million of funding for my department’s structural maintenance programme to deliver additional resurfacing schemes and continue to address the poor condition of our road network. “This investment has been made possible through a combination of additional funding from the Executive supplemented by a reallocation within my department. “Work will start immediately on the planning and delivery of these new schemes.”
Source:The Herald
February 26, 2024 00:25 UTC
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
National What would happen without a Leap Day? In the past 500 years, there was no leap day in 1700, 1800 and 1900, but 2000 had one. In the next 500 years, if the practice is followed, there will be no leap day in 2100, 2200, 2300 and 2500. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WITHOUT A LEAP DAY? Being born in a leap year on a leap day certainly is a talking point.
Source:The Herald
February 25, 2024 21:13 UTC
Funding of €21m for county’s regional and local roads
Funding of €21m has been allocated for improving and maintaining the county’s regional and local roads in 2024. The funding was announced by Transport Minister Eamon Ryan as part of an investment programme of €658m for the country’s regional and local roads in 2024. In Roscommon, €11.95m will go towards restoration improvement, €3.16m has been provided for discretionary grants while more than €1.63m will be spent on restoration maintenance. "This investment will allow us to repair, strengthen and maintain our roads across the region, ensuring they are fit for purpose. These roads are imperative for children getting to school and people getting to work safely,” said the Senator.
Source:The Herald
February 25, 2024 20:38 UTC
Council stresses role of STEAM in Offaly's future
Offaly County Council wins LAMA Award for Best Communications Initiative/Innovation. Council stresses role of STEAM in Offaly's futureOffaly County Council has said that STEAM is key to unlocking a better, smarter, and more resilient future for Offaly. The award was presented to Offaly County Council for ‘STEAMing Ahead: How Offaly’s Kids are Shaping our Rural Future’. Offaly County Council is investing in future generations by giving them the skills required for jobs, which may not be considered yet. Ms Delaney added: "Offaly County Council is future proofing the county and its students in an exciting and engaging way.
Source:Irish Independent
February 25, 2024 19:07 UTC
Watch: Highlights from the 2024 SAG Awards
Benny Safdie, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Josh Hartnett, Alden Ehrenreich, Casey Affleck, Emily Blunt and Kenneth Branagh, winner of the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award for 'Oppenheimer' pose in the press room during the 30th Annual SAG Awards. Photo: Getty
Source:Irish Examiner
February 25, 2024 18:00 UTC
Hornets drop regional quarterfinal contest at Santa Fe
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Source:The Herald
February 25, 2024 15:48 UTC
Blitzboks miss out on top eight finish in Canada
The Springbok Sevens lost their final Pool C match 22-10 against Ireland on Saturday at BC Place in Vancouver, hence missing the quarterfinals of the HSBC SVNS series for the first time this season. They did recover some pride later in the day, beating Canada 20-14 to stay in the hunt for some valuable series points. The Blitzboks face Australia on Sunday at (9.21pm SA time) in the 9th/10th place match in what turned out to be a disappointing tournament for the team. The defeat against Ireland meant South Africa finished last in their pool for the first time this season also. Ireland did well to control the aerial battle and kickoffs, while some poor defence by individuals in the Blitzboks jersey handed the Irish good momentum when needed.
Source:The Herald
February 25, 2024 15:24 UTC
Gorey Community School fundraising draw gets under way
Gorey Community School are starting a monthly draw on Friday, February 23 to raise money for their new school theatre and dining hall. The school is hoping that the whole community will support this project to improve the quality of life for the students and to leave a legacy for the future generations of the young people of Gorey. Each month there will be a first place prize of €300 and a second place prize of €200. To enter the draw or to make a donation, go to http://www.goreycs.ie/ then press Theater Hall Fundraiser or go to https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/10970/product-list. For the recurring payments, register by clicking sign up and then enter your details, email and choose a password for future login.
Source:Irish Independent
February 25, 2024 13:03 UTC
Margaret marks milestone 100!
Margaret crosses the line in her 100th parkrunMargaret marks milestone 100! Margaret Bennett completed her 100th parkrun at Mountlucas parkrun on Saturday. Margaret completed her 100th parkrun in a superb time of 23:30. She has built Mountlucas parkrun into her health and wellbeing regime and has, in fact, completed all 100 of her parkruns at Mountlucas parkrun. Mountlucas Parkrun is based at Bord na Móna Mountlucas Wind farm outside Daingean.
Source:Irish Independent
February 25, 2024 12:57 UTC