A magical Christmas story
Sandy, the Red Setter who brought so much joy. Mammy was getting the basics of daily living sorted before she started on the trimmings of the Christmas dinner. It would join the goose in the oven for the Christmas dinner the next day. I didn’t know it then but it heralded a lifelong love of dogs and an association with that most beautiful of hunting breeds the Red Setter. A magical time and a magical feeling.
Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 05:40 UTC
AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love
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Source:The Herald
December 26, 2023 05:37 UTC
The bumper sports quiz of 2023
Just Fontaine, who died earlier this year, is best known for scoring 13 goals for France at a World Cup tournament. St Patrick’s Athletic won the 2023 FAI Cup under manager Jon Daly, but who was their manager at the start of the season? In which French city did Ireland play their opening Rugby World Cup game against Romania? He previously managed them during the 2015 World Cup where his side overcame which major nation in a shock result? 94. Who scored Ireland’s only goal in the group stages of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand?
Source:Irish Independent
December 26, 2023 04:10 UTC
Excellent career opportunities await in Irish Defence Forces
Of the many reasons why joining the Defence Forces is a good idea, this has to be one. “Extremely challenging” are the words that Tánaiste Micheál Martin used back in October, to describe the task of meeting Defence Forces recruitment targets by 2028. In August 2023, Permanent Defence Forces here numbered 7,671 - comprising 6,221 Army, 755 Navy and 695 Air Corps. The 7671 falls short of the current establishment of the Permanent Defence Forces at close to 9,600 and of plans to increase that number to 11,500 — to include civilian staff — by 2028. The Irish Defence Forces recruit Naval Service, Army and Air Corps recruits all year round.
Source:Irish Examiner
December 25, 2023 22:01 UTC
Plane with Indian passengers leaves France after police release
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Source:The Herald
December 25, 2023 17:42 UTC
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Source:The Irish Daily Star
December 25, 2023 17:03 UTC
White Christmas: Snow falls in Aviemore and Tulloch Bridge
It follows the Met Office provisionally recording the highest daily minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record. READ MORE:Forecasters had thought this year could be the warmest Christmas Day since 2016, with predicted highs of 14C, and maximum temperatures could still change. The Met Office announced the minimum temperature record on Monday morning, posting: "It has been a very mild 24 hours across parts of the UK. "Provisionally this Christmas we have recorded the highest daily minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record, with both Exeter Airport and East Malling not falling below 12.4C." Predicted maximum temperatures of 14C in London and the south-east of England would make it the mildest Christmas Day since 2016 when temperatures reached 15.1C.
Source:The Herald
December 25, 2023 16:49 UTC
See photos from Wicklow’s Christmas parties and celebrations
LifestyleMade in Wicklow Craft Trail build-up begins with free workshopsA cracking series of free workshops, taking place at Wicklow libraries, are lined-up for the month of January in advance of the launch of a new craft trail.
Source:Irish Independent
December 25, 2023 16:40 UTC
New fund will ensure we do not make Metro stop-start mistake again – Eamon Ryan
New fund will ensure we do not make Metro stop-start mistake again – Eamon RyanBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAA new fund set up by the Government this year is hoped to ensure the same “stop-start” mistake made with the metro rail project for the Dublin area will not happen again, a minister has said. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said the priority next year will be to invest in public transport, walking and cycling routes because “gridlock would cost us a fortune if we just went down the road space policy”. I expect to be able to use some of that infrastructure fund if we need to, if we can’t afford it. “When we get to projects, because it’s a very long process we have, we need to make sure we don’t stop-start. “And I expect the infrastructure fund being one of the ways, if economic conditions don’t allow us to provide from the capital budget, to make sure we do build it, spend it.
Source:Irish Independent
December 25, 2023 15:44 UTC
Highest minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record - Met Office
“Provisionally this Christmas we have recorded the highest daily minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record, with both Exeter Airport and East Malling not falling below 12.4C”. The new record has further shattered dreams of a White Christmas for most of the UK, with warmer temperatures continuing after the country saw its warmest Christmas Eve for more than 20 years. 12.4C minimum at Exeter Airport & East Malling in Kent makes it the warmest overnight Christmas Day minimum on record. It comes after temperatures in Heathrow, south-west London and Cippenham, Berkshire hit 15.3C on Sunday, making it the warmest Christmas Eve since 1997. The warmest December 25 on record was 15.6C in 1920, while the highest Christmas Eve temperatures of 15.5C were set in Aberdeen and Banff in Scotland in 1931.
Source:The Herald
December 25, 2023 15:01 UTC
Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea 'are our own ENEMY' and 'need to blame ourselves' after 2-1 defeat at Wolves - as Blues boss bemoans his side not being 'clinical enough' to win
Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty scored for the hosts in the Christmas Eve match, before Christopher Nkunku pulled a goal back for Chelsea on his Premier League debut at Molineux. Chelsea were made to pay for missing several opportunities to score and Pochettino says his side 'deserve much more' but can only blame themselves for the loss. We need to blame ourselves. Chelsea have missed the most big chances in the Premier League this season, according to Opta. AdvertisementIt has been a common theme for the Blues this term, and stats have now revealed they have missed the most big chances in the Premier League.
Source:Daily Mail
December 25, 2023 08:51 UTC
Critically acclaimed Kenyan group to perform at LMC
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Source:The Herald
December 25, 2023 07:02 UTC
Ireland will not boycott Eurovision even if Israel participates - Taoiseach
Ireland will not boycott the Eurovision Song Contest even if Israel takes part, the Taoiseach has said. RTÉ has received hundreds of emails urging a boycott in a stance against the conflict involving Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Mr Varadkar also pointed to previous winner of the competition, trans woman Dana International, who represented Israel and said many people in Israel have “Western liberal outlook”. So I don't think a unilateral boycott by Ireland of any sporting event or any musical event or competition is the right way to go." The Taoiseach said “a lot of people” in Israel are liberals who don’t support their government.
Source:Irish Independent
December 25, 2023 04:39 UTC
First pic of Donegal woman murdered in Scotland as cops hunt Christmas killer
Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Stay on top of the latest issues at home and abroad by signing up to our FREE daily newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. Top lineThe 61-year-old was found dead in a property in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, just days before Christmas. "I would urge anyone who has any concerns, or who believes they may have information to speak to our officers."
Source:The Irish Daily Star
December 25, 2023 00:24 UTC
Christmas Eve killing: Man dead after gun attack in Dublin restaurant, another in ‘serious condition’
One man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased in hospital a short time afterwards. The other man, who is in his 40s, is continuing to receive treatment for gunshot wounds. It is believed that the suspected gunman was overpowered at the scene and suffered fatal injuries. It is also believed that the target was a local man, aged in his 40s, and suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. Two suspects in the case fled the scene in a white Audi car.
Source:Irish Independent
December 25, 2023 00:07 UTC