Cybercrime gang Lockbit hit by authorities who seized network's extortion website
A notorious cybercrime gang has been hit after a British and US-led police operation took control of the network’s extortion website. Lockbit, which launched a cyber attack on Britain’s Royal Mail last January, has previously been blamed for at least two attacks on the island of Ireland. In February 2023, the North’s biggest construction company Lagan Specialist Contracting Group (SCG) was targeted by the ransomware group. Also in February 2023, Lockbit conducted a ransomware attack on Dublin-based software firm ION group. Lockbit and what are called its affiliates have hit some of the biggest organisations in recent months.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 21, 2024 01:34 UTC
Paralympics star Turner features in new campaign for Paris 2024
Nicole Turner in action. Paralympics star Turner features in new campaign for Paris 2024Portarlington’s Nicole Turner features in PTSB's new ‘The Human Behind the Athlete’ campaign as part of its title sponsorship of the Irish Olympic and Paralympic teams. The campaign, featuring Paralympic swimmer Turner, was created by Publicis Dublin and portrays the human behind the athlete on their path to the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. In addition to Nicole Turner, the content features such sporting stars as Kellie Harrington, Rhys McClenaghan, Paul O’Donovan, Fintan McCarthy, and Jordan Lee, who are among eleven PTSB ambassadors representing Team Ireland at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Ger Mitchell, CHRO & Corporate Development Director at PTSB, said: “The sponsorship of both the Olympic and Paralympic teams for the Paris 2024 Games is one of the largest sponsorships ever undertaken by PTSB.
Source:Irish Independent
February 21, 2024 01:28 UTC
Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Cork and Kerry, with heavy rain expected overnight. During this time, the forecaster is warning there will be "heavy rain at higher elevations in Kerry and West Cork". Temperatures on Wednesday will range between 10C and 13C, but will fall somewhat as rain begins to clear. Met Éireann says Thursday will be cold and bright, with sunshine, showers, and the possibility of hail and thunder. There is also a risk of some thundery downpours in the west, Met Éireann says.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 21, 2024 01:00 UTC
Targeting organised crime gang highlights force’s commitment ‘to keeping people of Roscommon safe’
A local Garda Superintendent has said that searches targeting an organised crime group operating in the Roscommon area highlights the force’s “commitment to preventing and detecting crime and keeping the people of Roscommon safe”. John Fitzgerald, attached to Roscommon Garda Station, told the Roscommon Herald that the “robust policing operation was undertaken in response to the recent endangerment of our members”. The seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene on Tuesday, and was being detained at a Garda Station in County Roscommon under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. The seized drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis and investigations are ongoing.
Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 23:32 UTC
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with EnglandBy Anthony Brown, PAScotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the Guinness Six Nations even though he will stay on the sidelines for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with England. “Darcy had started back with Edinburgh and we were very happy about that,” said scrum coach Pieter De Villiers at a media briefing on Tuesday. “It’s the best thing for us to move on and prepare for England which is a fantastic game to look forward to. It’s all behind us.”De Villiers has no concerns about any hangover from the France game plaguing Scotland this weekend as he feels recovering from such setbacks is “part of what we do”. It’s not the first decision to go against us and it won’t be the last decision to go against us.”
Source:Irish Independent
February 20, 2024 23:32 UTC
New headquarters announced for LWETB
Peter Burke, TD, Minister of State, has received confirmation from Minister Simon Harris that the former Bank of Ireland building opposite the Market Square in Mullingar will a new HQ for the LWETB. New headquarters announced for LWETBThe former Bank of Ireland building opposite the Market Square in Mullingar is set to become the headquarters of the Longford and Westmeath Educational Training Board (LWETB). He said that at its last meeting, the Department of Education’s Property Oversight Group gave approval in principle for LWETB to enter into a lease on the premises. “There are some works to be done to the building, including some retrofitting work, but it is expected LWETB will occupy the building from January 1 2025,” Minister Burke told the Westmeath Examiner. Continuing, he said he was glad Minister Harris recognised the importance of a central location for the ETB and sanctioned approval without delay.
Source:Irish Independent
February 20, 2024 22:51 UTC
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Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 21:52 UTC
Herald: IS THERE ANY TIME? Just 15 days left for ST reservation process to start
Just 15 days left for ST reservation process to startTribal group stakeholders ask government to use the central notification of 2013 not to deny STs political reservationPRATIK PARABPANJIM: Tribal leaders involved in the Mission Political Reservation for STs have said that the government has only 15 days to notify the Delimitation Commission to start the process of giving the rightful political reservation to tribals in Goa. This allows the State government to grant political reservation to STs immediately," he said. Advisor of Mission Political Reservation for STs, Adv John Fernandes said, “If the Government has will the reservation can be done even before the 2024 Loksabha Election." Activist Rama Kankonkar said, "There is an urgent need to give the ST community that is enshrined to them as a right in the constitution. Meanwhile, Ravindra Velip reminded that though political reservation is currently the priority, numerous constitutional obligations are yet to be granted to the ST community in Goa.
Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 20:53 UTC
FAI insists Ireland managerial search is progressing
FAI insists Ireland managerial search is progressingDamian Spellman, PAThe Football Association of Ireland insists it is getting closer to appointing a new Republic of Ireland manager after a three-month search for Stephen Kenny’s replacement. “It’s a confidential process, we ran a very tight process, we respect all the people we spoke to and speak to. We are doing things in the right way and hope to complete that process. “With the men’s head coach the consistent message is that the process is ongoing, we hope to complete that process and we are getting closer. “Similar to what we did with the women’s national team head coach, we are following a similar timeline.
Source:Irish Independent
February 20, 2024 20:12 UTC
Christopher Nolan: An epic storyteller who ponders the great questions
Christopher Nolan: An epic storyteller who ponders the great questionsBy Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterChristopher Nolan is a director who has pondered important questions throughout his body of work, but had never won a Bafta for directing until Sunday’s ceremony. Director Christopher Nolan. (PA Wire) Photo by PA WireHe has collaborated with Murphy for nearly two decades – also on Batman Begins, Inception, Dunkirk and briefly in The Dark Knight Rises. The film received two Academy Award nominations, for best original screenplay and best film editing, as well as being a blockbuster success. The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises followed in 2008 and 2012 respectively, with both films grossing more than one billion US dollars worldwide.
Source:Irish Independent
February 20, 2024 15:59 UTC
National HealthCare: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
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Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 15:43 UTC
HSE urges parents to avail of school vaccination programme
The HSE is urging parents to protect children against harmful diseases by availing of HSE school immunisation programme. In a statement the HSE said that its school immunisation programme can protect children against harmful diseases and that the secondary school immunisation programme has started nationwide. The HSE is advising parents of first year students to make sure their child gets vaccinated through the HSE school immunisation programme this year,” it said. Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the HSE National Immunisation Office, explained, “First year students in secondary school are now bringing home immunisation consent packs. “The majority of vaccines will be given on school premises but if this isn’t possible, the HSE will invite students and their parents to a local clinic.
Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 15:01 UTC
Oliver Glasner watches on as Palace are denied victory by late Everton leveller
Oliver Glasner watches on as Palace are denied victory by late Everton levellerBy Carl Markham, PANew Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner watched from the stand as substitute Amadou Onana grabbed Everton a crucial late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. Jordan Ayew’s 66th-minute goal was greeted with a beaming smile from the former Eintracht Frankfurt coach, who was sandwiched between Eagles chairman Steve Parish and ex-striker Mark Bright in the directors’ box. New Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner (centre) watched from the stand (Peter Byrne/PA) Photo by Peter ByrneHowever, Onana came off the bench to nod home from an 84th-minute corner to snatch the point which lifted the Toffees out of the bottom three. The visitors’ Odsonne Edouard had shot straight at Jordan Pickford and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header was cleared off the line by Ashley Young. The mess Doucoure made of trying to divert Idrissa Gana Gueye’s miscued drive from the loose ball suggested it was not to be Everton’s night.
Source:Irish Independent
February 20, 2024 13:16 UTC
Valentine's Day boost leaves Perfume Shop smelling like roses as sales surge 18% on 2023 levels
Top seller: Carolina Herrera Good Girl is advertised by model Karlie Kloss (pictured)The Perfume Shop has posted bumper sales after shoppers splashed out on Valentine’s Day gifts. Best-sellers for women included YSL Black Opium, Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense, and Carolina Herrera Good Girl, which is advertised by model Karlie Kloss. The day before Valentine’s Day, February 13, was its website’s busiest day of the year so far as customers rushed to buy last minute presents. Perfume purchases online were 23 per cent higher compared to the same day last year. Andrea Rickard, The Perfume Shop’s trading director, said: ‘We’re so pleased to see exceptional sales results from both our stores and online.’
Source:Daily Mail
February 20, 2024 12:00 UTC
Klamath Union DECA earns state honor for fifth straight year
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Source:The Herald
February 20, 2024 08:58 UTC