This is ‘heaven compared to what I went through’
This is ‘heaven compared to what I went through’While a priest was preparing for Christmas services in Athlone and many of us were rushing around buying last-minute gifts, a horrific scene was unfolding in his home country. I have seen women throw away their babies because they have to escape,” Fr Innocent recalls. Boko Haram also wants a full Islamic state and is opposed to anything considered western, like education. Because for me, it's heaven compared to what I went through and what I've experienced. Fr Innocent now finds joy in the little things - praying, saying Mass, enjoying food and good books, sleep, walking and meeting with local people.
Source:Irish Independent
January 19, 2024 23:10 UTC
This is why Prince Harry dropped libel case against Daily Mail
Prince Harry on Friday dropped his libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid following a ruling in which a judge cast doubt on his case. The action will leave him on the hook to pay the publisher's legal fees, which the the Daily Mail reported to be 250,000 pounds (USD 3,16,000). The case involved a Mail on Sunday article that said Harry tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the UK after walking away from his role as a working member of the royal family. He claims that hostility toward him and his wife on social media and relentless hounding by the news media threaten their safety. He cited media intrusion for his decision to leave life as a senior royal and move to the US.
Source:Daily Mail
January 19, 2024 23:09 UTC
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Source:The Herald
January 19, 2024 23:07 UTC
Prince Harry Drops Libel Case Against Daily Mail
LONDON — Prince Harry dropped his libel lawsuit Friday against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid following a ruling in which a judge cast doubt on his case as it was headed to trial. The action will leave him on the hook to pay the publisher's legal fees, which the Daily Mail reported to be 250,000 pounds ($316,000). The publisher argued the article expressed an honest opinion and caused no serious harm to his reputation. In March, Harry sought summary judgment — to win the case without going to trial — and tried to knock out the Mail's defense but a judge didn't buy it. He claims that hostility toward him and his wife on social media and relentless hounding by the news media threaten their safety.
Source:Daily Mail
January 19, 2024 23:06 UTC
Wind weather warning for Scotland as country thaws
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Sunday and Monday, covering most of the country, with a yellow wind warning issued for parts of Scotland including Glasgow and the Central Belt. The cold weather will linger longest in the north and the islands, where wintery conditions persist. However, the mercury climbed upward in the region from then on, with the same village sitting at minus 1C at 5am on Friday, as per preliminary Met Office data. “The Atlantic influence will then introduce some wet and windy weather, with a deep area of low pressure approaching from the west on Sunday. “While detail is still being worked out, we expect windy weather for many and some heavy rain in the west and so we’ve issued warnings for Sunday for wind and rain.
Source:The Herald
January 19, 2024 18:56 UTC
New practice facility mooted for Athlone Cricket Club
New practice facility mooted for Athlone Cricket ClubAthlone Cricket Club looks set to take a step forward with the development of its own bowling and batting practice area in the town. The council said it's prepared to offer the club a site for an outdoor, fenced-in practice facility at the Athlone Fitness Park, between the Athlone Town football stadium and Athlone Regional Sports Centre. Athlone Cricket Club, which is approaching its 50th anniversary, plays its games about 10 miles outside of the town, in Doon, county Offaly. "The council will assist the club, as a minority sport, and is considering the possibility of facilitating a bowling and batting practice area at the Athlone Fitness Park." Cllr O'Rourke, meanwhile, acknowledged the work done by the cricket club, saying it had come forward "very quickly" with the required specifications and drawings for the practice facility.
Source:Irish Independent
January 19, 2024 18:31 UTC
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‘I am no saint, but I don’t think I deserve to die like this’: How are Dublin’s rough sleepers managing in cold weather?
READ MOREAsked how the cold was affecting them, a man in his 50s said: “I don’t how we’re coping. In this cold weather they are making a choice between safety and warmth, and choosing safety,” she said. The charity is experiencing “one of the busiest” periods in its five years engaging people sleeping rough. “We’re getting about 70 to 80 alerts a day from members of the public through the rough sleeper app.”The number of people found sleeping rough in November was 118, up from 83 in the previous count in March. Anyone concerned about a person sleeping rough can alert Dublin Simon outreach through the DRHE app Dublin Rough Sleeper Alerts, or at https://www.homelessdublin.ie/homeless/i-am-rough-sleeping/report-rough-sleeper.
Source:The Irish Times
January 19, 2024 17:31 UTC
Northern Ireland sees biggest strike in years
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Source:The Herald
January 19, 2024 15:35 UTC
Cunningham will have two teams to support on Sunday
Photo: SportsfileCunningham will have two teams to support on SundayIt’s not often that somebody has close connections with two different teams on the day of the All-Ireland senior club finals. Living in the Curramore area, Cunningham is a former St Brigid’s manager who enjoyed Roscommon and Connacht success with the club. During his time as Galway senior hurling manager, Cunningham led the Tribesmen to All-Ireland final appearances on two occasions. As a player, Cunningham was an All-Ireland senior hurling medal winner with Galway in 1987 and 1988, but senior club success with St Thomas’ eluded him as their breakthrough came later. They didn’t win their first title until 2012 but now have eight senior hurling crowns to their credit.
Source:Irish Independent
January 19, 2024 13:26 UTC
DJI kicks off 2024 with Mic 2, a new microphone transmitter and receiver kit with heaps of improvements
Pricing and availabilityThe DJI Mic 2 is available to order from store.dji.com and authorised retail partners in the following configurations:The DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) retails for €349, and includes a DJI Mic 2 Receiver, two DJI Mic 2 Transmitters (Shadow Black), a DJI Mic 2 Charging Case, DJI Mic 2 Camera Audio Cable (3.5mm TRS), a DJI Mic 2 Mobile Phone Adapter (Type-C), a DJI Mic 2 Mobile Phone Adapter (Lightning), two DJI Mic 2 Windscreens, two DJI Mic 2 Clip Magnets, a DJI Mic USB-C Charging Cable and a DJI Mic 2 Carrying Bag. The DJI Mic 2 (1 TX + 1 RX) retails for €219, and includes a DJI Mic 2 Receiver, a DJI Mic 2 Transmitter (Shadow Black), a DJI Mic 2 Camera Audio Cable (3.5mm TRS), a DJI Mic 2 Mobile Phone Adapter (Type-C), a DJI Mic 2 Mobile Phone Adapter (Lightning), a DJI Mic 2 Windscreen, a DJI Mic 2 Clip Magnet, a DJI Mic Splitter Charging Cable, and a DJI Mic 2 Carrying Pouch. The DJI Mic 2 Transmitter (Shadow Black) and DJI Mic 2 Transmitter (Pearl White) can also be purchased separately at €99 each. The DJI Lavalier Mic retails at €39 and DJI Mic 2 Charging Case retails at €69. For more information about DJI Mic 2 and its remarkable features, please visit: https://www.dji.com/mic-2Sign up for our weekly Tech and gaming newsletter
Source:The Irish Daily Star
January 19, 2024 11:21 UTC
IPSO backs Daily Mail undercover reporting which exposed fake asylum claims
Daily Mail front page "Lawyers charging up to £10,000 to make fake asylum claims"A British Journalism Award-nominated Daily Mail investigation that used undercover reporters acted in the public interest, press regulator IPSO has ruled. The Daily Mail published its special investigation into immigration law firms, headlined “Lawyers charging up to £10,000 to make fake asylum claims”, on its front page on 25 July. Press Gazette Daily Your morning brew of news about the world of news from Press Gazette and elsewhere in the media. Future Of Media USA Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. Daily Mail front page “Lawyers charging up to £10,000 to make fake asylum claims”Email pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes, provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blog
Source:Daily Mail
January 19, 2024 10:58 UTC
Dad-to-be who got five women pregnant at same time hosts joint baby shower
Top lineOne of the expectant mums, 29-year-old Brooklyn musician Lizzy Ashliegh, made the shocking discovery about the unusual gathering-at which she was among the expectant women celebrating-on TikTok. Along with four other women, the expectant mother revealed the specifics of the unorthodox arrangement after becoming pregnant by fellow artist Zeddy Wills. It had a picture of the soon-to-be father grinning and five happy pregnant women surrounding him, with the words "Welcome little Zeddy Wills 1 to 5." 'When your baby daddy got four other girls pregnant at the same time!' (Image: lizzyashmusic/TikTok)Lizzy went on to say, "We can't change the fact that he's our baby daddy, and everything occurs for a reason.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
January 19, 2024 06:38 UTC
150,000 workers join rallies in North over pay dispute
Public sector workers take part in a rally in Omagh, Co Tyrone. Photo: PAThousands of public sector workers have taken to the streets across Northern Ireland in the biggest strike action in the region’s recent history. A mass rally in Belfast heard calls for Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to release pay awards for workers and for the DUP to end its boycott of Stormont. An estimated 150,000 public sector workers took part in the walkouts over pay, with trade unions warning action will escalate if their pay demands are not met. Irish Congress of Trade Unions assistant general secretary Gerry Murphy called on Mr Heaton-Harris to end his “failed political strategy” and award a pay rise to workers.
Source:Irish Independent
January 19, 2024 03:08 UTC
Celebrations in Sligo following €300,000 win
Celebrations are on-going in Sligo town after the Londis store on Cleveragh Road sold a €15 All Cash Gold scratch card with a €300,000 top prize win. Shop owner Declan McCrann was thrilled to hear that one of his customers won big over the Christmas period. “What a start to the new year for one of our customers with a visit to Lotto Headquarters to pick up a cheque for €300,000,” said Declan. “We have a team of 22 working here in-store and the entire team was thrilled with the news. We are all hoping that we might see more of our customers winning big soon too,” Declan added.
Source:The Herald
January 18, 2024 23:06 UTC
Ireland shivers through another frozen night as cold snap continues
Ireland shivers through another frozen night as cold snap continuesA new nationwide warning for severe frost and ice will come into force this evening as Ireland's cold snap is set to continue into Friday. The forecaster issued a new warning for very cold conditions across the island on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Severe frost and icy stretches could lead to difficult travelling conditions, Met Éireann said. A separate alert for Co Donegal warns of further snow showers leading to some travel and service disruption until 6am on Friday. It said frequent heavy snow showers would “continue to push inland, likely disrupting travel across the region”.
Source:Irish Independent
January 18, 2024 18:36 UTC