Top 14: O'Gara furious after loss to Lyon - 'It’s a black day for the club, for me'
“Lyon were dying in front of us at 14-3, and we could not kill the game,” O’Gara fumed. His break, leaving three La Rochelle tacklers in his wake, and offload in the 27th minute gave Baptiste Couilloud all the space he needed for his 49th Top 14 try, to spark Lyon’s revival. La Rochelle lacked ‘everything’, according to the coach. “Aggressiveness, precision, serenity, ability to see space and execute, desire... It’s a black day for the club, for me,” he said. It’s a second consecutive loss at home for Stuart Lancaster’s side, and their third Top 14 defeat on the bounce.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 18, 2024 23:19 UTC
‘I’ve been hospitalised and a friend was killed.’ Will Ireland ever be safe for cyclists?
‘I’ve been hospitalised and a friend was killed.’ Will Ireland ever be safe for cyclists? Minister Eamon Ryan is investing millions in infrastructure, but we still have a long way to go to become a great cycling nationIs cycling in Limerick safe? Geraldine Herbert Sat 17 Feb 2024 at 03:30The recent announcement of an extra €290m in funding for walking and cycling brings the total invested by the Government in the past four years to €1bn or €50 per head per year.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2024 22:20 UTC
Blinken urges Northern Ireland leaders to deliver prosperity for the people
Spokesperson Matthew Miller said Mr Blinken congratulated the First Minister and deputy First Minister on their appointments and welcomed the restoration of the powersharing government at Stormont. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (PA)He said he “encouraged the leaders to work collaboratively to deliver prosperity for the people of Northern Ireland and to model co-operative powersharing for the world to see”. Mr Miller added that Mr Blinken “affirmed the US commitment to Northern Ireland’s future and to preserving the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement for all”.
Source:The Herald
February 18, 2024 18:03 UTC
Genius (LSD song): Difference between revisions
It is from the group’s 2019 debut studio album, ”[[LSD (LSD album)|LSD]]”. It is from the group’s 2019 debut studio album, ”[[LSD (LSD album)|LSD]]”. Track listing [ edit ]“Genius” (Banx & Ranx Remix) – 2:57 “Genius” (Banx & Ranx Reggae Remix) – 3:14“Genius” (Lil Wayne Remix) (featuring Lil Wayne) – 2:42Personnel [ edit ]Credits adapted from Tidal. [17]Diplo – production, programmingLabrinth – production, engineering, programmingJr Blender – production, programmingGustave Rudman – productionManny Marroquin – mix engineeringChris Galland – mix engineeringRandy Merrill – master engineeringBart Schoudel – engineeringLuke Dimond – engineeringRobin Florent – engineering assistanceScott Desmarais – engineering assistanceCertifications [ edit ]Lil Wayne remix [ edit ]“Genius (Lil Wayne Remix)“, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, was the first official remix of “Genius”. Music video [ edit ]On January 17, 2019, the official music video of “Genius” (Lil Wayne Remix) was released on the official Vevo channel of the group.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
February 18, 2024 17:21 UTC
Six-year-old dies following serious injuries sustained in road traffic collision
A six-year-old girl who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision in County Westmeath on February 8th has passed away. Gardaí at Mullingar continue to investigate the serious single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 8th on the M6 eastbound between Junction 4 (Tyrellspass) and Junction 3 (Rochfortbridge) in County Westmeath. The six-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the car and suffered serious injuries, was pronounced deceased at Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street on Saturday, February 17th. Two other occupants in the car at the time, a man in his 40s and a boy aged 9 years, escaped serious injuries. Anyone with information is requested to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Source:The Herald
February 18, 2024 16:32 UTC
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are heading ‘in a good direction’
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are heading ‘in a good direction’By Carl Markham, PAManchester United manager Erik ten Hag does not think a six-match unbeaten run means their season has turned a corner but he believes they are “back in the race” for the top four. But I think we are now in a good direction.”The priority has to be securing Champions League football again, as Ten Hag admits United are not at the level of Manchester City, Liverpool or Arsenal. However, he knows taking the next step and re-establishing them as title challengers will take longer due to the investment they have made in young players with potential. Ten Hag admits if they continue their current progress they could end up saving the club millions in the transfer window. Manchester United youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho have flourished this season.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2024 16:22 UTC
One in five people won't tell anyone what they earn... even their PARTNER
One in five people refuse to tell anyone, including their partner, how much they earn, according to a survey by NatWest Premier, the bank's financial planning arm. Less than a third of parents share how much they earn with their children, it reports. But secretive couples should be open about their money to avoid later strain on the relationship, the bank warns. It's important that you work together – with your lifetime partner and banking partner – to plan finances.' Ms Newman says you should arrange a time to speak with your partner in advance so they don't feel blindsided.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2024 16:17 UTC
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Dan Cole got green light from wife to continue England career after World Cup
Dan Cole got green light from wife to continue England career after World CupBy Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby CorrespondentDan Cole was given the green light to continue his England career by wife Isobel having decided he did not want to join the contingent of players retiring after the World Cup. I won’t be doing it forever, so enjoy it.”When asked if the current Six Nations would be his last campaign with England, Cole replied: “I haven’t made up my mind. “It’s one of those things where you never want to give up, but at the same time you can understand why boys with families do because international rugby is a tough environment to be in. “Tournament by tournament in international rugby, there are less scrums but they are of higher importance, which is why teams don’t want to give an inch there,” Cole said. You are playing international rugby and so you are not going to be playing against any mugs, everyone knows what they’re doing and everyone is good.”
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2024 15:47 UTC
The Irish ‘Troubles’ stir one man’s journey in FST’s ‘A Night in November’
“That’s what makes the show really interesting,” Evans said over tea during a break from rehearsals. “It was a real match that happened very soon after a terrorist attack by Protestant loyalists against Catholics in Northern Ireland,” he said. Directing Evans in multiple characters is not much different than working with a stage filled with humans. “If I miss a part and skip a big chunk, I can’t screw up another actor’s track.”‘A Night in November’By Marie Jones. Runs Feb. 21-March 15, Florida Studio Theatre Stage III, Bowne’s Lab Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota.
Source:The Herald
February 18, 2024 15:06 UTC
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URC: Late show by Connacht sees off 14-man Cardiff
URC: Cardiff 12 Connacht 14Connacht delivered a rare win against Cardiff in Arms Park on a miserably wet night in front of a full house of Welsh fans - an achievement head coach Pete Wilkins believes is a “real sign of Connacht’s growth”. But Cardiff, from another penalty to touch, delivered through Timani, De Beer wide with the conversion. And although another opportunity was butchered close the line, Connacht maintained their stranglehold, adding a 66th minute Hanrahan penalty. Scoring sequence: 4m Hanrahan pen 0-3; 17m Thomas try, de Beer con 7-3; 40m Hanrahan penalty 7-6; HT 7-6; 46m Timani try 12-6; 62m P Dooley try, Hanrahan con 12-13; 66m Hanrahan pen 12-16. Connacht: T O’Halloran, S Bolton, D Hawkshaw, C Forde, A Smith, JJ Hanrahan, C Blade, D Buckley, D Heffernan, J Aungier, N Murray, J Joyce, S Hurley-Langton, C Oliver, C Prendergast.
Source:The Irish Times
February 18, 2024 13:45 UTC
Can we really expect British banks to police rogue states?
The broader question is whether it is reasonable to expect banks to police the financial dealings of rogue nations. There is also a history of UK companies and individuals being caught up in grandstanding by politicians and officials in the US. The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are concerned about the low level of valuations the stock market is putting on UK banks. One reason the UK financial system is vulnerable to being infiltrated by pariah states, terrorists and criminals is the ease with which it is possible to set up a 'shell' company. In the meantime, experts say the banks need to dig much deeper to unearth what really lies behind shell companies.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2024 10:54 UTC
Royal Jordanian Airlines' refund failure is another reason NOT to fly to Middle East: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates
writes: We booked to fly with Royal Jordanian Airlines, but they changed the flight times by two days so we had to claim a refund. Special holiday: But Royal Jordanian Airlines changed the flight times by two daysTony Hetherington replies: You gave me a copy of the message you received from Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJA), and it could hardly be clearer. I asked whether Royal Jordanian Airlines – which is mainly owned by Jordan's government – was in financial difficulties. Big airlines might tolerate this, but RJA is not a big airline and its losses put it in danger of liquidation. There are lots of reasons not to fly to the Middle East at the moment – and Royal Jordanian Airlines has just provided a new one.
Source:Daily Mail
February 17, 2024 23:03 UTC
Tiger Woods ‘much better’ after withdrawing from Genesis with flu-like symptoms
Tiger Woods ‘much better’ after withdrawing from Genesis with flu-like symptomsBy PA Sport StaffTiger Woods is said to be feeling “much, much better” after the 48-year-old was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in California due to suffering flu-like symptoms. But the American could not back that up a day later as he withdrew after six holes due to illness. Rob McNamara, executive vice president of TGR Ventures, told PGATour.com Woods had started feeling flu-like symptoms on Thursday night. “He had a little bit of a fever and was better during the warm-up, but then when he got out there and was walking and playing, he started feeling dizzy,” McNamara said. In a statement on X, the PGA Tour said: “Jordan Spieth has been disqualified from The Genesis Invitational for signing for an incorrect scorecard.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2024 21:22 UTC
BBC presenter accidentally ruins surprise party in live TV blunder
BBC presenter accidentally ruins surprise party in live TV blunderBy Aisling Grace, PAA BBC presenter was left embarrassed after accidentally ruining a family surprise on live television. BBC Weather’s Kawser Quamer started chatting about her niece’s surprise birthday party before realising that she had spoiled the secret. Quamer had just finished the weather report for North West Tonight when presenter Annabel Tiffin called her over to the sofa for a casual chat at the end of the broadcast. “My niece’s surprise birthday party,” Quamer replied without realising that she had just revealed the surprise until her fellow presenter spelled it out. In a time of so much stress, just enjoy.”Viewers also reacted on X, with one person commenting: “I’ve watched this multiple times now.
Source:Irish Independent
February 17, 2024 21:13 UTC