Work to start on Walsh Island water mains upgrade
Work to start on Walsh Island water mains upgradeUisce Éireann is to start work on replacing 2.7km of old water mains with new modern pipes in Walsh Island. It said, once complete, the new water mains would provide a more reliable water supply for the community and reduce high levels of leakage. The section of works will commence in late February at the junction of the R400 in Enaghan and progress North-West towards Walsh Island. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply. Uisce Éireann understands that this type of work can be inconvenient and work crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption.
Source:Irish Independent
February 23, 2024 00:06 UTC
My call with Three's bereavement team was strange and upsetting: CRANE ON THE CASE
I.JHelen Crane of This is Money replies: It appears that you have been the victim of what is known as a Wangiri scam. It's usually possible to do this in your phone's call logReport suspected Wangiri calls to your mobile network including the phone number, time and date. If the victim calls back they will try and keep them on the line as long as possible and see the pounds adding up. It's not unique to the O2 network, with scammers calling thousands of numbers using automated dialling machines in the hope that a handful will bite. Other countries where Wangiri calls have come from in the past include Botswana (+267) Comoros (+269), Cook Islands (+682), Guinea (+224) Guyana (+592) and Liberia (+231).
Source:Daily Mail
February 22, 2024 21:53 UTC
Louis Walsh and Anne Doyle aim to find Ireland’s Bachelor of the year
Anne Doyle and Louis Walsh. Louis Walsh and Anne Doyle aim to find Ireland’s Bachelor of the yearCalling all single men! Anne Doyle and Louis Walsh are on the hunt for Ireland’s most eligible bachelor. The Westmeath Bachelor Competition 2024 takes place in Mullingar on Friday 2 August and applications to take part are now open. And no better person to judge the contestants than a veteran of spotting talent, returning judge Louis Walsh.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 20:27 UTC
UGB Should Not Be Broken
Since 1963, The Independent has helped create a great community! Since our founding in September of 1963, The Independent has been dedicated to giving Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Sunol readers the news they need to be in-the-know about what's going on in the Tri-Valley region.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 20:11 UTC
Herald: Pay Rs 50,000 to Maulinguem woman injured in practice firing at Lakherem: GHRC to Goa Police
23 Feb 2024| 06:12am ISTPay Rs 50,000 to Maulinguem woman injured in practice firing at Lakherem: GHRC to Goa PoliceTeam HeraldPANJIM: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) on Thursday recommended the Goa Police department to give compensation of Rs 50,000 to a woman, who was injured after being hit by a bullet during practice firing at Lakherem Firing Range of the Goa Police at Maulinguem, Bicholim. The bullet had hit the woman Urmila Gaonkar while she was washing clothes near her home in January 2021. The firing range was shut after the incident as locals were up in arms against the firing range over safety concerns. On January 27, 2021, when she was working at her residence a bullet from a gun fired from the Lakherem Firing Range penetrated and hit her right leg. Thereupon, firing was stopped till further orders and at present no firing practice is conducted at the Firing Range, Maulinguem, Bicholim.
Source:The Herald
February 22, 2024 20:05 UTC
Bank of Ireland invests €50m in fraud prevention
The bank said the money will be directed towards technology, consumer awareness and customer support in order to counter efforts to perpetrate fraud on customers. Bank of Ireland said it now has more than 225 staff dedicated to fighting fraud and financial crime. “The vast majority of us have received texts, emails, or calls from fraudsters,” said Bank of Ireland group chief executive Myles O’Grady. Nicola Sadlier, head of fraud at Bank of Ireland, urged consumers to treat every unsolicited call, text or email as a potential fraud attempt. “We see more and more fraud attacks starting from social media and tech platforms,” she said.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 18:43 UTC
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Garda train up fresh personnel for secretive ‘protester removal team’
The National Public Order Protester Removal Team is a small unit dedicated to dealing with demonstrators engaging in “direct action” by taking over an area and refusing to leave. In the past decade, 162 gardaí have completed training in this area during 11 protester removal courses, according to data released under Freedom of Information legislation. Training for protester removal specialists includes how to cut safety chains and locks and remove glue and other adhesives from demonstrators. Sources said the protester removal team was not used during domestic evictions or against squatters in residential settings as these were generally considered civil rather than criminal matters. As well as increasing the size of the protester removal team, Garda management is drafting in additional public order gardaí to police demonstrations with the potential for violence.
Source:The Irish Times
February 22, 2024 17:51 UTC
Poll finds Ireland's greatest sporting moment of the 21st century
Photo: SportsfilePoll finds Ireland's greatest sporting moment of the 21st centuryIreland's greatest sporting moment of the 21st century has been revealed in a new poll - Ireland beating the All Blacks for the first time in 2016. Sports fans from Ireland and Northern Ireland have had their say and the landmark victory over New Zealand came top. The Dublin Gaelic football team securing an unprecedented six consecutive All-Ireland Senior Football Championships in 2020 also made the cut. As did Ireland’s women rugby union team winning the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013 and Rachael Blackmore winning the 2021 Grand National. TOP 20 – IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND SPORTING MOMENTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY1.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 16:57 UTC
Rhun ap Iorwerth advocates stronger ties with Ireland
AT University College Cork on February 22, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth made a compelling case for reinforcing the bonds between Wales and Ireland. The seasoned politician underscored the urgency for Wales to rejoin the European single market, emphasizing the detrimental effects of Brexit on the nation. Ap Iorwerth began his keynote speech by lamenting the profound impact of Brexit, describing it as “deeply damaging for Wales” and outlining the challenges it has posed in shaping a constructive relationship with Ireland. “As we cling to those memories, the full extent of the damage that cutting ties with our closest trading partners has reaped becomes ever clearer,” Ap Iorwerth concluded. In this nuanced and insightful address, Rhun ap Iorwerth has positioned himself as a stalwart advocate for Wales, urging decisive actions to navigate the challenges post-Brexit and fostering stronger ties with Ireland and the European Union.
Source:The Herald
February 22, 2024 16:25 UTC
McCormack named in Ireland U18 rugby squad
McCormack named in Ireland U18 rugby squadThe former captain of the Westmeath U16 football team has been named in the Ireland rugby squad for the upcoming U18 Women's Six Nations Festival in Wales. Caoimhe McCormack (Mullingar RFC/Leinster) has been chosen in head coach Matt Gill's squad for the festival, which takes place between March 29 and April 6. Westmeath LGFA congratulated Caomihe on her selection for the Ireland team on its Facebook page saying, “our loss is rugby's gain”. Caoimhe and her fellow squad members will assemble for three weekend training camps at the IRFU’s High Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus in west Dublin. Speaking ahead of the tournament, head coach Gill commented: "I’m really looking forward to continuing our Irish U-18 Women’s Six Nations preparations and getting our camps underway.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 16:22 UTC
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Ireland spends €8.5m on Israeli surveillance drones and military equipment
Aeronautics Defence Industries is owned by the Israeli government through its parent company, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. READ MOREThe Irish Defence Forces operates a number of Aeronautics Defence Industries “Orbiter” drones, after first signing a contract with the company in 2007. While both Elbit and Aeronautics Defence Industries manufacture lethal drones, the Defence Forces employs only non-lethal versions of the devices. According to procurement data from the Department of Defence, it has paid €4,503,444, excluding VAT, to Aeronautics Defence Industries since 2014. In 2017 the Israeli defence ministry suspended the export licence for Aeronautics Defence Industries’ Orbiter 1K drone.
Source:The Irish Times
February 22, 2024 15:28 UTC
Former American astronaut meets with CanSat team
The ACC CanSat team which recently had a Zoom call with retired astronaut George 'Pinky' Nelson. Former American astronaut meets with CanSat teamby Lily O'ConnorStudents of Athlone Community College taking part in a competition to build a satellite had the opportunity to talk with retired American astronaut George 'Pinky' Nelson over Zoom recently. Dr Nelson spoke to the pupils taking part in the CanSat competition about his time spent in space, as well as answering their questions on spaceflight. Athlone Community College student Mia Olwill had previously met Dr Nelson, who is her neighbour’s father, and coordinated this Zoom meeting for their CanSat team. Team members include George Mhitarjans, Matthew Mroz, Mia Olwill, Regan Hoh, Sean Sibindi, and Arnav Kothari.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 14:37 UTC
Ireland U-20 boss Richie Murphy to take over Ulster after Six Nations as province confirm Dan McFarland exit
Ireland U20 head coach Richie Murphy is being lined up to take over from Dan McFarland at Ulster Rugby on an interim basis. Photo by Seb Daly/SportsfileUlster will have to wait until the end of the U-20 Six Nations to get their hands on new coach Richie Murphy, who will take charge of the province until the end of the season. As first reported last night in the Irish Independent, Dan McFarland is ‘stepping down’ with immediate effect after six seasons in charge with assistant coach Dan Soper managing the squad while Murphy continues with his current duties, with Ireland next taking on Wales on Friday night in the U-20 Six Nations.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 13:58 UTC
Investigation into threat against DUP leader finds no criminal actions
Jonathan McCambridge, PAAn investigation into alleged threats made against DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has detected no criminal offences, the PSNI has said. Mr Donaldson told the UK's House of Commons last month how he had been subjected to threats as he continued his negotiations with the UK government over a deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements. The DUP later confirmed the matter had been reported to the police. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Inquiries were made, no offences were detected and the investigation has now concluded.”Last month a DUP spokesperson said the party trusted those responsible for the threats “will be held accountable for their actions”. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson recently ended his two-year boycott of the Stormont powersharing institutions (Liam McBurney/PA)Mr Donaldson revealed the threats during an impassioned Westminster speech shortly before his party ended its two-year boycott of the Stormont powersharing institutions.
Source:The Herald
February 22, 2024 09:27 UTC
Offaly man appointed CEO of major insurance broker
Offaly man appointed CEO of major insurance brokerOffaly man Joey Wynne has been appointed as CEO of Arachas Corporate Brokers, following approval by the Central Bank of Ireland. Arachas is the country’s largest nationwide insurance broker with over 700 employees at 18 offices located throughout the country and part of the Ardonagh Group, one of the world's largest independent insurance distribution platforms. Mr Wynne joined Arachas in 2019 as Chief Commercial Officer after the company’s purchase of Murray & Spelman, where he had been Commercial Director for over a decade. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr Wynne held the position of Deputy Chief Executive of Arachas, managing the day-to-day running of the businessAs CEO, he will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the business. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Wynne said: “I am delighted to take on the role as CEO and I look forward to driving the next stage of development of the company.
Source:Irish Independent
February 22, 2024 06:23 UTC