Some 700 roles available within Uisce Éireann over next year
Some 700 roles available within Uisce Éireann over next yearUisce Éireann, Ireland's national water authority, has today announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country. These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready to be filled immediately. Uisce Éireann is committed to providing ongoing training, and attractive compensation and benefits packages to ensure a secure and fulfilling work experience. “This is the largest recruitment announcement made by Uisce Éireann to date and reflects the scope and scale of the activities we are carrying out nationwide. We are looking for people with diverse skillsets to play their part in delivering transformative water services that enable their local communities to thrive.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 22:57 UTC
Tullamore's Tolü to perform on 'Uprising' TV series tonight
Local singer Tolü Makay will be performing on the 'Uprising' show on Virgin Media One television tonight (Friday). Tullamore's Tolü to perform on 'Uprising' TV series tonightGifted Offaly singer Tolü Makay will be performing on TV tonight (Friday), when she appears on the fourth and final episode of the Uprising series on Virgin Media One at 9pm. In addition to Tolü, tonight's performers on Uprising will be: Imelda May, The Coronas, HamsandwicH & Shobsy, and Junior Brother. In her performance for tonight's episode, Tolü will sing her soulful track, Ocean. The first three instalments of the series are currently available to view on the Virgin Media player.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 22:51 UTC
Caelan Doris to captain Ireland for first time in Italy Six Nations clash
Our team to face Italy at Aviva Stadium, captained by Caelan Doris! Skipper Doris last wore the number seven jersey for his country in last summer’s 33-17 World Cup warm-up win over Italy in which he scored two tries. Jack Crowley continues at fly-half, forming a partnership with his provincial team-mate Casey, whose last two starts also came against Italy. Ireland team to face Italy: H Keenan (Leinster); C Nash (Munster), R Henshaw (Leinster), S McCloskey (Ulster), J Lowe (Leinster); J Crowley (Munster), C Casey (Munster); A Porter (Leinster), D Sheehan (Leinster), F Bealham (Connacht), J McCarthy (Leinster), J Ryan (Leinster), R Baird (Leinster), C Doris (Leinster, capt), J Conan (Leinster). Replacements: R Kelleher (Leinster), J Loughman (Munster), T O’Toole (Ulster), I Henderson (Ulster), J Van der Flier (Leinster), J Gibson-Park (Leinster), H Byrne (Leinster), J Larmour (Leinster).
Source:The Herald
February 09, 2024 20:30 UTC
Sin-bins and blue cards in soccer – what do we know?
Sin-bins and blue cards in soccer – what do we know? Sin-bins have been trialled successfully at grassroots level and are now set to be tested higher up the chain. What’s this about blue cards? Two blue cards will also result in dismissal. The introduction of sin-bins and blue cards, should it reach the top level, would be one of the biggest developments in discipline in the game’s history, following on from the introduction of red and yellow cards at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 19:55 UTC
Chequebook delays at AIB bank causing problems for farmers
Chequebook delays at AIB bank causing problems for farmersICSA Beef chair John Cleary has said he is deeply concerned about AIB Bank’s inability to issue replacement chequebooks to their customers to due to a supply issue. ICSA understands that AIB Bank is in the process of securing a new supplier for their chequebooks, and that it could take up to four weeks for the issue to be resolved. The inability to obtain replacement chequebooks not only disrupts these essential transactions but also hampers farmers' ability to conduct business efficiently. "The delivery of AIB cheque books to our customers recommences from 12th February. "Some customers may have experienced a temporary delay in the issuance of their cheque books after our previous cheque books supplier went into administration.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 18:35 UTC
Blue cards for 10-minute sin-bins set to be introduced under new trials
Blue cards for 10-minute sin-bins set to be introduced under new trialsBy PA Sport StaffBlue cards will be shown to players sin-binned in new trials to indicate they must spend 10 minutes in the technical area, the PA news agency understands. Photo by Nick PottsFull details of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) trial protocols are set to be published on Friday. The Football Association is understood to be considering the possibility of trialling sin-bins in next season’s men’s and women’s FA Cups, PA understands. Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham (Nick Potts/PA). The rule change was implemented up to step five of the National League system and tier three and below in women’s football.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 18:24 UTC
Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department album party coming to Dublin
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, release party is coming to the capital. Swiftogeddon, is a night for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift, with deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The Tortured Poets Department release party will be on in the Grand Social on Saturday, April 20. There’ll be several Swiftogeddon events in Dublin within the coming months, with Era’s Tour nights around the time Ms Swift plays the Aviva stadium at the end of June. “So, it goes... we didn’t expect to be writing to you again so soon, but then we didn’t expect yet another brand-new album to be announced by the phenomenon that is Ms Taylor Alison Swift,” organisers said.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 17:32 UTC
Section of M6 eastbound closed after girl (six) seriously injured in crash
Section of M6 eastbound closed after girl (6) seriously injured in crashMuireann DuffyA young girl was seriously injured in a road crash in Co Westmeath on Thursday. The six-year-old was a passenger in a car involved in the single-vehicle incident on the M6 eastbound between Junction 4 (Tyrellspass) and Junction 3 (Rochfortbridge) at around 4pm. The girl was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street for treatment. The M6 eastbound between Junction 3 and 4 has been closed to traffic, and is expected to remain so for much of Friday morning while a technical examination of the scene is carried out. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 17:22 UTC
HMRC says tax payers should 'help themselves' by using online services
HMRC said an increase in the number of taxpayers, and a higher proportion of people with complicated queries, had affected its post and telephone services. In its latest performance update, HMRC said more taxpayers could 'help themselves' by using its online services. While conceding it needs to do more to improve its telephone and postal services, HMRC said there was 'more scope for our customers to help themselves' by using its online services. This is Money has been charting the woes of tax payers struggling to contact HMRC or facing unexpected hefty tax bills. In 2021 to 2022, HMRC responded to 39.5 per cent of post within 15 days, compared to 70.3 per cent the previous year.
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 16:00 UTC
Six-year-old seriously injured in County Westmeath road traffic collision
A young girl has been seriously injured in a road crash in County Westmeath. The six-year-old was a passenger in a car involved in the single-vehicle incident on the M6 eastbound between Junction 4 (Tyrellspass) and Junction 3 (Rochfortbridge) at around 4 p.m. on ThursdayThe girl was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street for treatment. Gardaí said no other serious injures were reported from the incident. The M6 eastbound between Junction 3 and 4 has been closed to traffic, and is expected to remain so for much of this morning, Friday while a technical examination of the scene is carried out. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses 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 09, 2024 15:13 UTC
Body of six-year-old boy found in car in Ireland
The boy’s body was removed to Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The scene was preserved for forensic examination and the local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist were notified. Irish police said inquiries are ongoing and the results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation. Gardai closed the road near the scene (Brian Lawless/PA)Police conducted searches of road verges around a property in the area on Friday afternoon. The car was removed from the scene at approximately 3pm.
Source:The Herald
February 09, 2024 14:53 UTC
Daily Mail launches new ‘Lost Voices’ podcast series
Sir Chris Bryant, said: “This is a story that will stir your heart. A tale of prejudice and judicial murder.”dmg media head of podcasts Jamie East said: “Chris tells this tragic story with such verve and empathy. Episode one is out now and sees both men meet in William Bonell’s rooms in South London. But someone’s looking in on them and 19th-century Britain’s unique obsession with homosexuality will leave a dark and terrible stain on our nation’s legal history. Check out the first episode on Spotify here.
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 13:50 UTC
£10* unlimited day travel on Northern trains only with your Hull Daily Mail
The Hull Daily Mail has teamed up with Northern, the rail operator for the North, to bring back the first promotion of the year, ready for your winter travel plans. Simply collect two tokens from the Hull Daily Mail between Monday 12 February and Saturday 24 February, 2024 to redeem for £10 unlimited* day travel, or £17.50 unlimited* weekend travel on Northern trains. Kids travel for half this price, so £5 for unlimited day travel or £8.75 unlimited weekend travel, so it's a great option for a family adventure out on the rails this winter and over the half term break. To qualify for this special offer, collect two tokens from the Hull Daily Mail, collection period between 12.02.24 – 24.02.24. Two tokens allow you to buy up to four Northern Day Ranger (£10) or four Weekend Rover Tickets (£17.50).
Source:Daily Mail
February 09, 2024 11:26 UTC
New tenants spending almost €1,600 per month on rent
New tenants spending almost €1,600 per month on rentMichael BoltonFigures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show the average rent for new tenants has increased to €1,598. The latest report from the RTB for Q3 2023 show the average rent for new tenants is higher than existing tenants, who are on average spending €1,357 per month. The average rent for new tenancies in Dublin in Q3 2023 was €2,113, or €325 (18.2 per cent) higher than the average rent for existing tenancies which stood at €1,788. The lowest monthly rents were in Leitrim where the standardised average rent in new tenancies stood at €853 per month. "Although rent levels are continuing to rise in both new and existing tenancies, standardised average rent levels in existing tenancies are lower than in new tenancies.
Source:Irish Independent
February 09, 2024 06:23 UTC
Humiliated France must beat Scotland to stay in Six Nations race
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Source:The Herald
February 08, 2024 23:28 UTC