WATCH: Kinnegad- the love capital of Ireland (back in 1989)
WATCH: Kinnegad- the love capital of Ireland (back in 1989)Kinnegad was the "love capital" of Ireland back in 1989, according to a tongue-in-cheek report on the RTE show ‘Off Mike’, which was first broadcast in July 1989. The reporter was Gerry Reynolds.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 21:46 UTC
27 Annoying Historical Myths And Misconceptions
Man, I hate when children contradict their parents, chatter before company, and gobble up dainties at the table! Things totally didn't USED to be that way! But actually, the quote is not Socrates'. Mr. Freeman was writing about Hellenic education and attitudes toward the youth, but was not quoting Socrates in the passage in question. If you want to read some bitchy, contemporary stuff about the youth and Socrates, I recommend Aristophanes' Clouds!
Source:The Irish Daily Star
December 14, 2023 21:41 UTC
Eddie Murphy hits the streets again in trailer for Beverly Hills Cop comeback
Eddie Murphy hits the streets again in trailer for Beverly Hills Cop comebackBy Naomi Clarke, PA Entertainment ReporterEddie Murphy has reprised his hit role as Detective Axel Foley in a new trailer for the highly-anticipated fourth instalment in the Beverly Hills Cop film series. Nearly 30 years after the subsequent 1987 and 1994 sequels, Foley is back on the beat in Beverly Hills after the life of his daughter, played by Taylour Paige, is threatened. The fast-paced teaser trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F opens with a voiceover saying: “I almost admire you, still on these streets running and gunning. I’m just amazed it doesn’t get to you.”After a series of tense clips of Murphy’s character getting caught up in shoot outs, he can be seen driving down the streets of Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is set to air on Netflix in Summer 2024.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 19:31 UTC
Northern Ireland transport strikes to affect travellers south of the border on Friday and Saturday
•09:30hrs Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place cancelled. •11:20hrs Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place cancelled. •15:20hrs Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place cancelled. A special Commuter service operates between Dundalk and Dublin Connolly at 08:07hrs, serving Drogheda and Dublin Connolly. Newry Bus Station: Bus Éireann Routes 160 & 161 operating from Dundalk will terminate at Buttercrane Shopping Center.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 18:47 UTC
Bayern assistant manager Anthony Barry linked with Ireland job
Bayern assistant manager Anthony Barry linked with Ireland jobJames CoxBayern Munich assistant manager Anthony Barry has been linked with the vacant Republic of Ireland managerial role. Barry, 37, spent a year as an Ireland coach along with his coaching duties at Chelsea. He is also highly-rated by Thomas Tuchel, who took Barry to Munich when he was named as manager of the Bundesliga giants. It remains to be seen whether the FAI can convince Barry to leave his roles with Bayern and Portugal for his first number one position. Other names linked with the Ireland job include former internationals Lee Carsley, currently England Under-21 manager, and Chris Hughton, currently Ghana manager.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 18:03 UTC
Six abandoned puppies rescued from Dublin graveyard
Dogs given the names Donner, Dasher, Blitzen, Vixen, Prancer and Dancer by DSPCASix puppies have been found dumped in a cardboard box in a graveyard in Dublin. The animals were discovered at Mount Venus Cemetery in Rathfarnham on Sunday, and were abandoned just before Storm Fergus hit the capital. The area is just a nine-minute walk from the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) where they are now being cared for. They have now been christened with the names of Donner, Dasher, Blitzen, Vixen, Prancer and Dancer. The puppies have been christened Donner, Dasher, Blitzen, Vixen, Prancer and Dancer.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 16:26 UTC
Instagram’s Threads social platform launches in Europe amid commercial decline for Elon Musk’s X
The service looks and feels like X, formerly Twitter, but won’t allow extreme content or users who are regularly associated with conspiracy theories or racist views. Threads accounts, available via an app or the web, are associated with existing Instagram accounts and will use the user’s same name and handle. A typical Threads screenMark Zuckerberg has said that he wants Threads to be a global conversation hub without the worst edges of toxicity seen on other platforms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said that Threads may soon be “interoperable” on other, non-Meta social networks, with one test underway making some Threads content available on Mastodon. “Making Threads interoperable will give people more choice over how they interact and it will help content reach more people,” said Zuckerberg.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 15:54 UTC
Cirlce K offers fuel discount at service stations nationwide
Cirlce K offers fuel discount at service stations nationwideCircle K will be offering discounted fuel on Thursday to celebrate the festive period. From 1pm to 4pm on Thursday, participating Circle K and Circle K Express service stations around the country will be offering a 20c reduction on its miles and milesPlus unleaded and diesel fuels. The offer is available for vehicles only, and cannot be used to fill fuel storage containers, nor can it be availed of using a fuel card. A list of Cirlcle K service stations which are not partaking in the promotion is available on the Circle K website. Circle K's managing director Gordon Lawlor said the offer is a "special festive thank you" to customers, adding: "We hope today's fuel promotion will help customers go a little further for less as we come into the busy Christmas period."
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 15:13 UTC
ESRI forecasts small rise in domestic demand, drop in GDP
ESRI forecasts small rise in domestic demand, drop in GDPJames CoxThe latest quarterly briefing by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) forecasts domestic demand to rise by just 0.6 per cent this year and GDP to shrink by 2.7 per cent. The ESRI has backed the Government over its handling of the 5 per cent spending rule in the budget. The research institute suggests the tax and welfare measures announced in Budget 2024 will insulate most households from rising prices next year. “The Irish economy is slowing. There are international headwinds to global trade that affects a small, open economy like Ireland.”
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 15:13 UTC
Coach Farrell will lead Ireland at Australia 2027 RWC
Farrell has developed the national side into heavyweights of the game and while the recent World Cup ended in a disappointing quarter-final exit, the English dual code rugby hero has overseen significant success. "Coaching Ireland has been a hugely enjoyable experience and I'm proud to extend my association with the Irish Rugby Football Union," Farrell said. "There is a talented group of established internationals who are determined to succeed at international level for Ireland and I'm excited to see how the recent Ireland U20 squads will also emerge and challenge for international honours in the near future. Farrell is the current World Rugby coach of the year and by the time his new contract ends, he will have spent 11 years in Dublin. The contract end date raises the possibility of Farrell eventually taking over from England head coach Steve Borthwick, whose deal with the Rugby Football Union also concludes after the 2027 World Cup.
Source:The Herald
December 14, 2023 14:14 UTC
Daily Mail gets new Australia and US editors in leadership shake-up
New Daily Mail Australia editor Felicity Hetherington (left) and new dailymail.com executive editor Barclay Crawford (right). Pictures: Daily MailThe editor of Daily Mail Australia, Barclay Crawford, is moving to become the executive editor for the brand’s US operation dailymail.com. He is succeeded as Australia editor by his deputy, Felicity Hetherington. Future Of Media USA Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. Crawford said that editing Daily Mail Australia had been “the greatest privilege of my working life”.
Source:Daily Mail
December 14, 2023 13:39 UTC
Jennifer Aniston reveals what it was like filming steamy scene with Jon Hamm
LOS ANGELES: Actress Jennifer Aniston admitted that her sex scene with Jon Hamm was rather choreographed. The actress shared that she felt super comfortable going through the motions with her co-star in ‘The Morning Show’, reports Mirror.co.uk. In the presence of their director, Mimi Leder, Jennifer said she felt plenty supported. Nonetheless, Jennifer explained to Variety in their interview that she was from the "olden days" and trusted her director and editor for guidance. Reese Witherspoon, who was also present for the conversation, dismissed the notion that the scene itself was "explicit".
Source:Daily Mirror
December 14, 2023 12:58 UTC
Herald: UK comedian set to create history in Goa
14 Dec 2023| 05:00am ISTUK comedian set to create history in GoaComedian Agostinho is planning to get his new tiatr ‘Past Is Past’ to Goa, after creating waves in the UK. More than the tiatrs staged in Goa, there are tiatrs being staged on regular intervals in the UK. Several tiatrs by the Goan tiatrs directors have paved way to the UK. But now, comedian Agostinho is planning to get his new tiatr ‘Past Is Past’ to Goa, after creating waves in the UK. Speaking about his immediate plans with tiatr ‘Past Is Past’, comedian Agostinho said that 16 shows have already been scheduled in Goa.
Source:The Herald
December 14, 2023 02:00 UTC
Gum Litter Taskforce’s Bin It! Roadshow visits Offaly
Gum Litter Taskforce’s Bin It! Roadshow visits OffalyThe Gum Litter Taskforce Bin It! Roadshow visited Offaly on Thursday last to drive positive behavioural change around attitudes to gum litter amongst students. Roadshow is an integral part of the Gum Litter Taskforce’s (GLT) gum litter education campaign, promoting the responsible disposal of gum litter to schoolchildren through fun actor-led workshops and interactive learning materials. Roadshow, the Gum Litter Taskforce will also continue to provide useful lesson plan material on its website, with materials made available to over 730 schools across Ireland to date.
Source:Irish Independent
December 14, 2023 00:37 UTC
Douglas Luiz: Aston Villa ready to fight off any interest in midfielder in January - Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...DAILY MAILAston Villa are ready to fight off any interest in midfielder Douglas Luiz next month, with the Brazil international valued at more than £100m. DAILY EXPRESSFormer Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea would be very interested in joining Newcastle United on a short-term deal in January, according to reports. Injuries to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw against Bayern Munich on Tuesday could leave Manchester United without 13 first-team players when they take on old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. DAILY MIRRORRichard Arnold has officially left Manchester United after 16 years as the club prepare to announce Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment deal with confirmation coming via his removal from their Companies House documents. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon has opened talks with Hearts over a new deal aimed at ensuring he ends his playing days at Tynecastle.
Source:Daily Mirror
December 13, 2023 23:53 UTC