Column: Treating drug addiction as public health crisis could fix failings of Measure 110
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Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 22:53 UTC
‘I am so proud to have represented our county’
The outgoing Westmeath Rose, Rachel Duffy, who was also the International Rose of Tralee. The Westmeath Rose Centre are holding an information event at the Greville Arms Hotel at 4pm on Sunday February 25. Passing the sash to the wonderful New York Rose Róisín Wiley in August 2023 was a moment of immense pride. I am looking forward to meeting the 2024 Westmeath Rose, who will be chosen this year on April 6. I am so proud to have represented our county and would recommend the experience to anyone considering it.
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 22:49 UTC
Silver medals for Ballymore siblings as Ray shines in Seville
Westmeath’s Oisin Lane (Mullingar Harriers AC), left, and Jake O'Brien of Moy Valley AC competing in the senior men’s 5000m walk during the 123.ie National Senior Indoor Championships at the National Indoor Arena last Sunday. Photo: Tyler Miller/SportsfileSilver medals for Ballymore siblings as Ray shines in SevilleIt was a weekend to remember for Westmeath athletes with Ballymore siblings Oisin and Aisling Lane both winning silver medals at the National Senior Indoor Championships on Sunday. Oisin Lane led out the 5,000m race walk, closely tracked by David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley AC). Further afield, Castledaly resident Ray Hynes ran an absolutely superb marathon in Seville, recording a time of 2.25 in the southern Spanish city. Now a member of Mullingar Harriers, Ray previously represented Donore Harriers in Dublin and is no stranger to winning prizes over various distances.
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 20:44 UTC
Tullamore to host major International Women's Day event
Minister Pippa Hackett. Tullamore to host major International Women's Day eventOffaly Domestic Violence Support Service has announced details of its upcoming International Women's Day Brunch Event on March 8. Previous Next Image 1 of 2 Lucy Alexia Dube, a community leader and entrepreneur, will speak at the ODVSS event. Image 2 of 2 Stephanie Maher will speak at the International Women’s Day event. The event will take place from 12.45pm to 2pm at Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore.
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 20:38 UTC
If Northern Ireland can install buffer zones, why not SNP?
These protests run until March 24. Buffer zones preventing such protests being held directly outside health facilities have been established in Northern Ireland: a country that didn’t have a sitting government until recently. I asked Lucy Grieve, co-founder of Back Off Scotland which campaigns for buffer zones, about what’s gone wrong. Probably nothing compared to the Speaker's...Last week new health secretary Neil Gray was claiming buffer zones are needed urgently. New health secretary Neil Gray claimed buffer zones are needed urgently but where is the urgency?
Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 18:51 UTC
Why your daily cup of coffee is good for your health
Bewley’s Coffee Consumption Report 2021 found that 78% of Irish adults drink coffee daily. Health benefitsYears ago, the very idea of young people being encouraged to drink coffee would have raised alarm bells in medical circles. One examined data from 389,505 participants and found that drinking coffee lowered the risk of cognitive disorders such as dementia. Kumar stresses that there is a caveat when it comes to drinking coffee: its proven health benefits depend on drinking it in moderation. However, it can be difficult to gauge your caffeine intake when you drink coffee in cafés or experiment with different coffee drinks.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 23, 2024 17:54 UTC
Measel claims top prize at Cloverleaf Spelling Competition
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Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 17:09 UTC
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Source:The Irish Times
February 23, 2024 17:05 UTC
Energy price cap: Ofgem sets it at £1,690 - what will it mean for your bill?
The average household energy bill will soon fall by £238 to £1,690 a year, as regulator Ofgem today confirmed its price cap for April 2024. Falling: The Ofgem set price cap will fall to £1,690 from AprilThe headline price cap figure applies to households on variable-rate tariff energy deals paying by direct debit. The April average price cap will run for three months until it is reset again in July 2024. Why is the Ofgem price cap so important? Because cheap fixed-rate deals had almost disappeared, almost all homes ended up on variable tariffs regulated by the Ofgem price cap.
Source:Daily Mail
February 23, 2024 15:52 UTC
BNM still seeking expressions of interest on sale of former Offaly factory
The former Derrinlough briquette factory site. BNM still seeking expressions of interest on sale of former Offaly factoryBord na Móna has said the process to seek expressions of interest relating to the future use of the Derrinlough briquette factory site is still ongoing. “We welcome all expressions of interest in the site. Deputy Barry Cowen previously welcomed “a commitment by Bord na Móna that it will explore a range of options” for the Derrinlough factory. The substantial south Offaly site has a gross external footprint of 15,281 square metres.
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 15:31 UTC
Herald: Nearly 6 kgs of Ganja narcotic substance seized by Crime Branch and Calangute police in two different raids
24 Feb 2024| 01:44am ISTNearly 6 kgs of Ganja narcotic substance seized by Crime Branch and Calangute police in two different raids3 persons arrested in two separate raidsTeam HeraldCrime Branch and Calangute police in two separate raids have seized over 6 kilograms of Ganja narcotic substance and arrested three persons. In the first raid conducted by Crime Branch at the parking lot of the Thivim railway station two persons were arrested who were in possession of Ganja, narcotic substance worth Rs 5 lakh. In another raid conducted by Calangute Police near Palmarinha Resort Porbawado Calangute accused Ashru Bhima Kale, 28 from Maharashtra was found in illegal possession of narcotic drugs Ganja weighing 960 grams worth Rs. Accordingly a raid was conducted in presence of panchas and above narcotic drugs was seized. A complaint regarding illegal possession of narcotic drugs was filed by PSI Shri.
Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 15:19 UTC
Man dies in single-vehicle collision in Sligo
James CoxA young man has been killed in a road collision in Co Sligo. He was driving an SUV which veered off the road on the N17 at Ballinacarrow, shortly after 8.15pm on Thursday night. The man, who was aged in is late teens, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man who was a passenger in the vehicle was assessed by emergency services but didn't need hospital treatment. Garda forensic collision investigators will conduct a technical examination of the scene.
Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 15:03 UTC
School-grown lamb among Farm to School foods
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Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 14:35 UTC
Clinical Ireland eye Wales scalp in Six Nations
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Source:The Herald
February 23, 2024 03:31 UTC
Offaly Greens hail continued investment in Grand Canal Greenway
Cllr Mark Hackett and Minister Pippa Hackett pictured in Ballycommon along the Grand Canal Greenway. Offaly Greens hail continued investment in Grand Canal GreenwayOffaly Green representatives, Minister Pippa Hackett, Cllr Mark Hackett, Liam Walsh and Ekaterina Koneva have today welcomed the allocation of over €3.9 million for the Offaly stretch of the Grand Canal Greenway. Liam Walsh, together with Tullamore Green members, on the Grand Canal Greenway in Tullamore. "Today’s allocation also compliments the EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism Scheme which is open now and which County Offaly is primed and ready to benefit from,” the Offaly Minister added. Cllr Mark Hackett, who represents North Offaly in the Edenderry District hailed a further €700,000 for the Daingean to Edenderry stretch of the Grand Canal Greenway as "another great development for North Offaly, and for Offaly in general".
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 02:32 UTC