Robbie Henshaw to start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France
Robbie Henshaw speaking to reporters ahead of the start of Ireland's Six Nations campaign this Friday. Robbie Henshaw to start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against FranceRobbie Henshaw has been named in the Ireland team that will face France in their Six Nations opener in Marseille this Friday. Speaking to reporters earlier this week, the 30-year-old Athlone man said he was expecting a serious test on Friday night. "Last week has been a good prep, leading into a shorter week this week. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster)(67)12.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2024 20:01 UTC
Clara's All Ireland dreams ended at semi final stage
The Ard Scoil Chiaráin team that lost out at the All-Ireland semi final stage. Six minutes later, St. Peter’s came close to the equaliser as Kristian O’Callaghan’s glancing header at the far post from a Huge Recie corner went wide of the upright. Passage West took the lead two minutes later when Rhema Mbakowe struck from a Darragh Lehane throw-in on the left flank. Their fifth came ten minutes later when Mbakowe got his hat-trick. Hugo Recie hit the crossbar over the hour mark while Eoghan Farrell came close at the far post.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2024 18:22 UTC
Former Offaly footballer joins LGFA ambassador programme
Former Offaly footballer joins LGFA ambassador programmeA former Offaly footballer is the latest ambassador for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association to join in the delivery of the 2024 ZuCar Gaelic4Teens programme. Bernie represented her native Offaly at underage and Senior levels and she also won three county senior titles with Croghan. A highly-experienced coach, Bernie moved to the capital when she was 21 years old and played club football with Na Fianna, while also representing the Dublin Senior team. Representatives from the 20 participating clubs will attend the sessions delivered by the ZuCar Gaelic4Teens ambassadors and engage with self-led modules between the various dates. The clubs will also receive a visit from a ZuCar Gaelic4Teens ambassador or a county player to conduct a coaching session, and witness theory in action.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2024 18:20 UTC
Offaly road to close this afternoon following early morning accident
Offaly road to close this afternoon following early morning accidentGardai have advised motorists travelling on the N62 Cloghan to Birr road today (Wednesday, January 31) that the road will be closed to traffic from 2pm to 4pm approximately to facilitate the removal of an articulated truck which was involved in a road traffic accident earlier this morning. Gardai in Birr attended the scene of a single vehicle road traffic accident on the N62 Cloghan to Birr road at approximately 6.50am this morning involving an articulated truck which left the road and entered a ditch just after the Derrinlough Briquette factory. No injuries were reported and no other vehicle was involved in the incident. The stretch of road where the accident took place is curently open, but motorists planning to travel in either direction on the N62 Cloghan to Birr road have been advised that the road will be closed for a two hour period this afternoon, beginning at 2pm, to faciliate the removal of the articulated truck from the scene of this morning's incicdent.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2024 17:45 UTC
Death notices and funeral announcements from Hull Daily Mail - January 31, 2024
A Loving Grandma and Great Grandma. Resting at H Kemp and Son Ltd 01482 844695(Image: funeral-notices.co.uk)Peacefully on the 8th January 2024 aged 85 years. Resting at John Parkin & Son 3 Saltshouse Road Tel 376104Sadly passed away on the 17th January 2024 aged 68 years. Dearly loved Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma & Great Great Grandma. Devoted Mum of Andrew, Diane, Louise and a dear Grandma and Great Grandma.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2024 16:36 UTC
Sunak confronts Varadkar over Ireland’s decision to challenge UK’s Troubles law
The move has faced staunch criticism and is opposed by many victims’ groups in Northern Ireland and all the main Stormont parties. He said at the time that the “strong” legal advice was the UK Legacy Act breached the United Nations’ Convention on Human Rights. “We would have preferred not to be in a position to take the case of the European Court of Human Rights,” Mr Martin said. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 will also halt future civil cases and legacy inquests. Mr Heaton-Harris also called on Mr Martin to list the number of prosecutions mounted in the Irish State since 1998 related to Troubles incidents.
Source:The Herald
January 31, 2024 16:11 UTC
Lock Paul Gabrillagues to start for France against Ireland in their Six Nations opener
Anderson, IN (46016)TodaySome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph..TonightSome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:The Herald
January 31, 2024 15:33 UTC
SHIPPING OUT
SHIPPING OUTUK’s import control measures come into effect todayNEW customs requirements for agricultural food and plant goods going into the UK from Ireland and the EU began today (January 31). The set of security control measures will not affect the movement of goods between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The first one is that they have to register on the EU’s ‘TRACES’ food safety system, if they haven’t done so already,” said CVO Martin Blake. “The second is they should organise with a GB-based importer or agent, with a GB address, to upload information for them onto the UK’s IPAFF system. All goods irrespective of risk category must be notified with them.”
Source:The Herald
January 31, 2024 15:12 UTC
Offaly Minister to visit three countries for St Patrick's Day
Minister of State Pippa Hackett will be travelling to Finland, Estonia and Latvia for St Patrick's Day. Offaly Minister to visit three countries for St Patrick's DayOffaly Minister of State Pippa Hackett will be by the Baltic Sea this St Patrick's Day, representing the Government on visits to Finland, Estonia and Latvia. It revealed that the Offaly-based Green Party Minister would be heading to the three North East European countries for St Patrick's Day events there. Another Midlands Junior Minister, Westmeath's Peter Burke, will be travelling to the US State of Georgia for St Patrick's Day, visiting Savannah and Atlanta. The Department added that St Patrick's Day presented "an unparalleled opportunity to promote Ireland as a great place to visit, work, study, trade with, and invest in".
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2024 14:36 UTC
GALWAY STRETCHED
GALWAY full-back Sean Fitzgerald in action against Mayo in their National League clash at Pearse Stadium last Sunday. “It is disappointing, obviously disappointing. But it is the first league game of the year at the same time,” said Padraic Joyce outside the Galway team dressing room in Pearse Stadium last weekend. “I think we did damage to ourselves in the first half more so than anything else. Showed more aggression which is disappointing from our side in a local rivalry.”The Galway manager provided a rundown of an extended absentee and injury list…
Source:The Herald
January 31, 2024 13:38 UTC
Ukraine denies that top general faces dismissal
It's a story that few of us can relate to or understand. North Korean defector Kim Kyu-li fled the oppressive state decades ago for China, before moving to the UK. But she was forced to leave her younger sister, Kim Cheol-ok, behind. Incredibly, h...23:00 , 30 January 2024 -
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2024 09:06 UTC
England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes enjoying his latest Test return in India after watching the Ashes on the sofa following 'difficult' omission
Ben Foakes found his omission from the Ashes ‘difficult’ but returned in Hyderabad to make an under-stated but important contribution to England’s historic first Test victory. ‘I found missing the Ashes difficult,’ said Foakes before England moved on to Visakhapatnam for Friday’s second Test. Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is determined to enjoy his latest Test return for England‘It wasn’t as if I was shocked or anything like that because my England career has been in and out but the thing I find most difficult is cracking on with what I’m doing. ‘I think as a keeper your job is to make a batter uncomfortable,’ said Foakes. So I think our lads have a game-plan that would do well on the sort of pitches we faced last time too.’
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2024 01:45 UTC
Grandfathers Against Racism: ‘Ireland is not full, we have never been’
Twelve men from across Ireland gather together every Tuesday in Dublin to peacefully protest against the spread of hate and racism – and they say you are never to old to make a standEvery Tuesday, a group of 12 grandfathers gather at The Spire in Dublin with a banner that describes exactly what they are: ‘Grandfathers Against Racism’. On January 23, eight of them braved Storm Jocelyn, clutching their banner tight on either end, smiling on and explaining their mission to onlookers. “We’re not useless old folks,” says Kevin Cronin (82) who brought his friends together around five years ago, “We felt like people our age, who are healthy enough to do so, need to stand up for what’s right. Young people in this country should always be reminded of Irish history, what we had to go through and think about all the countries that took us in. If we keep thinking about that, we might be more open to the people coming into our country.”
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2024 19:00 UTC
Local councillor calls for action on dangerous trees in Kilbride Park
Local councillor calls for action on dangerous trees in Kilbride ParkIndependent Councillor, Sean O' Brien, has called for action to be taken with the dangerous poplar trees in Kilbride St park along the canal. "The recent storms highlighted the danger posed by the poplar trees in Kilbride St. Park. The storm caused large branches from these trees to be broken off and carried by the strong winds into Clontarf Rd. The residents have been in contact with me to have some action taken as we could well have another storm" stated Cllr O' Brien. "These trees are also a danger to the residents in apartments nearby and the bungalows in Kilbride Park.
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2024 18:09 UTC
Athlone native stars in Blackshore as Det Insp Lucey
Lisa Dwan (a native of Athlone) as Detective Inspector Fia Lucey in Blackshore, on RTÉ 1. Anne grew from girl to woman in the years of confinement – only to be eventually betrayed and die in Auschwitz. SPORTS CENTRESix Nations Rugby: France v Ireland (Virgin Media, Friday 8pm)Ireland will open the 2024 Guinness Six Nations campaign with a blockbuster Friday-night fixture in France. Premier League (Sky Sports, all weekend)The title race hots up this week with four of the top contenders in action. Then on Super Sunday, Manchester United tackle West Ham, before title chasers Arsenal and Liverpool in a must win game.
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2024 17:04 UTC