Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
National Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death? While St. Patrick has long been the saint most identified with Ireland, Brigid has gained a growing following in the 21st century. She was honored on the mid-winter holy day of Imbolc, still commemorated on Feb. 1, which also became St. Brigid's Day. Various churches on the European continent claim to have relics of St. Brigid. The relic's new resting place will be the Catholic parish church named for St. Brigid, which plans to display it permanently.
Source:The Herald
January 28, 2024 04:12 UTC
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Vikki Wall makes sevens debut as Ireland men and women reach Perth semi-finals
Vikki Wall made her long-awaited debut for the Ireland sevens team in a poole stage victory over Japan in the Perth leg of the World Series. Beibhinn Parson’s hat-trick set Ireland up for a comfortable victory which saw them qualify for the quarter-finals as pool runners-up. Ireland play Great Britain just after 4am on Sunday for a place in the final. The result followed victory over Great Britain and a defeat to the USA on Friday. Zac Ward notched a dramatic, late winning score nearly two-and-a-half-minutes past the full-time hooter to send Ireland into a semi-final match-up with Argentina.
Source:The Irish Times
January 28, 2024 04:10 UTC
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Classic car investing via the stock market with Tertre Rouge Assets
Known for its exceptional chassis, this is the most prized of the '52 five and it is about to be acquired by Tertre Rouge Assets, a new company dedicated to the classic car market. Legend: The 1952 Monaco Grand Prix-winning Ferrari being bought by Tertre RougeThe classic car market is valued at almost £35 billion and it is growing at more than 8 per cent annually. These are the jewels in the classic car crown. A classic car enthusiast, Ahrle has spent the past two decades building a collection, from 1960s Ferraris to old Ducatis. Tertre Rouge offers access to this rarefied market and there is a chance of rubbing shoulders with Formula 1 champions too.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2024 02:50 UTC
Herald: By-election to Ward V of Sirsaim panchayat today
28 Jan 2024| 07:57am ISTBy-election to Ward V of Sirsaim panchayat todayTeam HeraldPANJIM: The by-election to Ward V of the Sirsaim village panchayat will be held on Sunday, January 28. The polling will be held from 8 am to 5 pm at the designated polling booth i.e. Ward V of Sirsaim panchayat and Ward IV of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat. However, Julius D’Souza was elected unopposed from Ward IV of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat. Julius is the son of former sarpanch late Augustinho L T D’Souza, who passed away in September last year causing a vacancy in Ward IV.
Source:The Herald
January 27, 2024 21:47 UTC
Man dies in fatal County Roscommon road traffic collision
A man in his 70s has died in a fatal road traffic collision in County Roscommon. Gardaí at Castlerea are appealing for witnesses following the fatal traffic incident today, Saturday, January 27th. Shortly before 2 p.m. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision on a local road in Frenchpark. The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in effect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Source:The Herald
January 27, 2024 21:12 UTC
Herald: SC rejects plea to revisit criteria to identity pvt forests
27 Jan 2024| 06:38am ISTSC rejects plea to revisit criteria to identity pvt forestsApex Court turns down Goa Foundation plea of canopy density of 0.1 (10%) and size of 1 ha as classifications of forests; says existing criteria for identification of private forests adequateTeam HeraldPANJIM: The Supreme Court rejected the NGO Goa Foundation’s appeal to revisit the Goa government’s criteria to identify private forests, stating that the existing criteria for identification of private forests in the State are adequate and valid, and hence require no alteration. The effect would be that even for a minor development on the concerned land, the permission of the government under the FCA 1980, for the landholders would become indispensable. The Court observed that the appellant was attempting to take a contrary stand on the issue of criteria for the identification of forests, namely, suggesting a change in criteria for the identification of deemed forests under private ownership. On the one hand, the appellant is challenging the criteria adopted by the Sawant and Karapurkar Committees for the identification of among other things private forests and on the other hand has relied on the same criteria adopted by these two committees for the identification of forests, including private forests, before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The Goa Foundation had challenged the criteria issued by the Goa government and others for the identification of ‘forests’ in the State.
Source:The Herald
January 27, 2024 20:04 UTC
Wild Atlantic Way anthology has some surprises
Wild Atlantic Way anthology has some surprisesThis week there’s an anthology of short stories, all situated on the coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way, there’s crime from a major figure in Irish books and publishing, as well as a very successful author in her own right. Wild Atlantic Way Anthology Mary Heeran White SWS Publishing €9.99Set along the majestic west coast, this anthology of short stories has some surprises. Like, for instance, an embittered woman who poisons her 92-year-old mother by mixing rat poison into her gravy granules. And you can’t have a good oul’ Irish short story anthology without including a will. It turns out to be the skull of a woman, a murder victim in an unsolved case that’s fourteen years old.
Source:Irish Independent
January 27, 2024 19:57 UTC
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Ukraine says Russia blocking international investigation into downed ‘POW flight’
The Kremlin claims one of its main aims in Ukraine is to “de-Nazify” the pro-western democracy. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for an international investigation into the incident. But we can repeat…that we are talking about a military plane that was involved in transporting Russian arms and enemy personnel more than once. And Russia did not inform Ukraine that this plane will transport Ukrainian prisoners of war. “No, this is an incorrect report,” Mr Peskov said when asked about it on Friday.
Source:The Irish Times
January 27, 2024 19:19 UTC
Sarasota Ballet marks an end and a beginning with Graziano program
Ricardo Graziano joined the Sarasota Ballet in 2010 and, before a series of injuries kept him sporadically sidelined, contributed many a memorable performance. Most Sarasota Ballet audience members who’ve seen the breadth of Graziano’s work have a favorite, and for many this critically acclaimed piece is the one. Interestingly, this is Graziano’s only creation in which a piece of music was not the choreographer’s initial inspiration. The Sarasota Ballet has staked its reputation on performing more works by Frederick Ashton than any other company in the world, and “Sonatina,” from 2021, evidenced the influence of the British choreographer’s work on Graziano. Graziano CelebratedThe Sarasota Ballet presents three works by resident choreographer Ricardo Graziano.
Source:The Herald
January 27, 2024 19:17 UTC
Offaly football team named for league opener
Photo: Ger RogersOffaly football team named for league openerDeclan Kelly has named his starting team as he prepares for his first Allianz Football League match in charge of Offaly against neighbours Westmeath in Tullamore tomorrow (Sunday). Influential defender Declan Hogan (injured) and attacker Dylan Hyland (suspended) are two notable absentees from the Offaly team. For their part, Westmeath are without three key players from last year's team - Kevin Maguire, John Heslin and Sam Duncan - see team list below. Offaly manager Kelly will be very familiar with many of the Westmeath players, having guided St Loman's, Mullingar to two senior football titles in recent years. Offaly team (v Westmeath):1.
Source:Irish Independent
January 27, 2024 18:43 UTC
New Irish Writing: Poetry by Féilim James
New Irish Writing’s winning poem for January 2024Féilim is a writer from Dublin. He has been funded by the Arts Council on three occasions, including for his debut novel, ‘Flower of Ash’. Dublin City Arts Office granted him an arts bursary in 2021 to finish his first poetry collection, ‘I was a river, lost’. He has had four plays and two short films produced, and has appeared in journals such as ‘Acumen’, ‘The High Window’, ‘The Fiction Pool’ and ‘Icarus’. His Irish language writing, under Féilim Ó Brádaigh, has won seven Oireachtas na Gaeilge awards.
Source:Irish Independent
January 27, 2024 17:28 UTC
Economics: US holiday retail sales up
Economics: US holiday retail sales up Dave Coker · Follow Published in DataDrivenInvestor · 7 min read · 2 days ago 2 days ago -- 2 Sharebubble troubleSome good news for the retail sector, as mixed economic news clearly didn’t impact Christmas spending by consumers, as we saw an increase of 3.1%, which is roughly inline with historical norms. We track retail spending to gain insight not only into the behaviour of the US consumer, but also the US economy, which will, of course, impact financial markets going forward. Retail spending isA KEY DRIVER OF THE US ECONOMYnot only accounting for some 70% of GDP but also — a point many miss — significant employment. Over the past six years the retail sector has been the single largest contributor of job gains, accounting for the creation of some 10M jobs. We know a combination ofHIGH INFLATION HIGH INTEREST RATEShas many Americans struggling just to cover the necessities of life, let alone holiday spending…
Source:Daily Mail
January 27, 2024 17:03 UTC
Plenty of positives for Brigid's when pain of defeat subsides
Ruaidhrí Fallon of St Brigid’s standing tall after defeat to Glen in last Sunday’s All-Ireland club final. Plenty of positives for Brigid's when pain of defeat subsidesBy Kevin EganSt Brigid’s controlled the game, but Glen owned the big moments. The signs were there early on that Glen wanted to get St Brigid’s out of their rhythm – and more often than not, it backfired. St Brigid’s trump card all year was Brian Stack’s ability to lock down the leading forward for pretty much every team. First and foremost are the two men who were probably the leading contenders for Man of the Match, if St Brigid’s had held on – Pearse Frost and Ruaidhrí Fallon.
Source:Irish Independent
January 27, 2024 16:44 UTC
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Clean sweep for Trinity College Dublin students in Irish Times third-level debating semi-final
Laura Campion and Alimat Babatunde, of UCD Lawsoc, check their notes at the Irish Times Debate semi final at UCD. Photograph: John OhleStudents from Trinity College Dublin have secured places in the final of The Irish Times third-level debating competition. The judging panel included former Irish Times Debate winners Dara Keenan and Glory Anumudu, former Irish Times Debate runner-up Kevin Brennan and presenter of the Irish Times Inside Politics podcast Hugh Linehan. The debate was chaired by Chikemka Abuchi-Ogbonda, a legal associate and former Irish Times Debate team winner. The longest running third-level debating competition, The Irish Times debate is in its 63rd year.
Source:The Irish Times
January 27, 2024 15:52 UTC