Hundreds stranded and plants closed in India's flood-hit Chennai
People were evacuated from flooded areas following heavy rains along the Bay of Bengal coast in Chennai (AP)Volunteers waded through stagnant water to hand out food and supplies, and some manufacturing plants remained shut in India's southern tech-and-auto hub district of Chennai on Friday, four days after cyclone Michaung lashed the coast. At least 14 people, most of them in Chennai and its state of Tamil Nadu, have died in the flooding, triggered by torrential rains that started on Monday.
Source:Irish Independent
December 08, 2023 17:05 UTC
Another Covid outbreak hits Roscommon University Hospital
Another outbreak of Covid-19 has hit Roscommon University Hospital, enforcing visiting restrictions. Access to visitors to St. Coman’s Ward and St. Teresa’s Ward at the hospital is currently limited to compassionate grounds only. The hospital has advised that visits must be pre-arranged in advance by contacting the relevant ward: St. Coman’s Ward, 090 6632223/25; St. Teresa’s Ward, 090 66322253/30. The hospital, like other hospitals throughout the country, has been affected by a number of Covid outbreaks since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Source:The Herald
December 08, 2023 15:07 UTC
Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland
The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week. Members of the public are expected to line the streets to catch a glimpse of the procession, which will begin at St Lotts Road in Dublin City Centre at 11am. MacGowan’s public funeral mass, which will be livestreamed, will take place at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Nenagh at 3.30pm. Following the funeral mass, the public will also have the opportunity to pay their respects as the funeral cortege moves through Nenagh town centre from Church Road to Market Cross. The Pogues frontman, best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York, died “peacefully” at 3am on November 30 with his wife and family by his side, a statement from his relatives said.
Source:The Herald
December 08, 2023 14:57 UTC
Newly opened pub brings Irish culture to Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE — A pub restaurant in Franciscan Square opened Thursday, bringing with it Ireland-inspired atmosphere, food and fellowship to the Steubenville area. “The Irish pub just seems like something that’s a good fit for Steubenville and the university,” Carapellotti said. “The Irish culture … is very community-focused and has a sense of pride around the town. Carapellotti said the mural represents the camaraderie between the city of Steubenville and the university the restaurant intends to foster. Asked about developments in the square, Carapellotti said, “We’re excited about it.
Source:The Herald
December 08, 2023 13:30 UTC
Brideswell's Darragh starts for Connacht in Champions Cup opener tonight
Brideswell's Darragh starts for Connacht in Champions Cup opener tonightBrideswell's Darragh Murray has been named among the starters in the Connacht side which begins its Investec Champions Cup campaign against Bordeaux-Begles at The Sportsground in Galway tonight (Friday) at 8pm. Commenting ahead of the game, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins said:"Champions Cup nights at The Sportsground are special occasions and we expect (tonight) to be no different. For us it is a fantastic opportunity show we can impose our personalities and style of play against a quality team on the biggest European stage." Darragh Murray (14)5. Niall Murray (62)20.
Source:Irish Independent
December 08, 2023 13:10 UTC
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Source:The Herald
December 08, 2023 03:46 UTC
Herald: Enough is enough, says HC: Stop big ticket events if noise violations noticed
The petitioners in the Noise Pollution Writ Petitions and PILs brought before the HC that the violations of noise rules had continued rampantly. The HC also heard the GSPCB on the measures that they intend to take to avoid violations. The GSPCB has also submitted that if no permissions are issued they won't allow the events to be held. Sources have informed that the events don't even have the NOCs from the Tourism Department and CRZ authorities posing a big question mark on these major events. “We will ensure that permissions if given, will be granted only for those days, which normally would happen,” he said.
Source:The Herald
December 07, 2023 20:33 UTC
Herald: Dismantle illegal hoardings
Accordingly, the panchayats had inspected and prepared a list of illegal hoardings. The issue of illegal hoardings in the City Corporation of Panjim also came up for discussion. The CCP informed the bench that the illegal hoardings in its jurisdiction will be removed within four weeks. Meanwhile, Mapusa municipality has also been asked to submit an action taken report against the 44 illegal hoardings erected in Mapusa municipal area by December 14, which means that in many places the problem of illegal hoardings exists. Naturally, the question arises as to how illegal hoardings continue to stand.
Source:The Herald
December 07, 2023 20:03 UTC
Clara's virtual Christmas parade to be streamed online
Clara's virtual Christmas parade to be streamed onlineClara's annual virtual Christmas parade will be streamed online on Sunday, December 10. The online parade was established by local man Bertie McMahon in 2020. The parade will feature a Christmas concert and music by The Artane Boys Junior Band. Clara man Barry Flynn will MC the virtual parade and the town's Christmas lights will be switched on. Bertie has previously organised special Christmas parades through the town centred around the Goodbody's canteen and BOPA children's parties many years ago.
Source:Irish Independent
December 07, 2023 18:13 UTC
Green light for massive South Roscommon windfarm
A stock image of wind turbines. Green light for massive South Roscommon windfarmSeventeen 180-metre high wind turbines are to be erected across South Roscommon, after a major windfarm project has been given the planning go-ahead. The application for the Seven Hills Windfarm, submitted by Energia Renewables ROI Ltd, has been approved by An Bord Pleanála, subject to 26 conditions. The application for planning permission was submitted directly to the planning board in June 2022 and only approved late last month. The application is a joint venture proposal between Energia Renewables ROI Ltd, a subsidiary of Energia Group, and Galetech Energy Developments Ltd.
Source:Irish Independent
December 07, 2023 17:05 UTC
Shell put up my energy bill by 8,000% after an estimated meter reading
A Shell Energy customer says she 'nearly fell through the floor' after being given an energy bill that was almost 8,000 per cent higher than it should have been. Meter madness: Energy firms can use 'estimated' final meter readings that give inaccurate billsThe huge bill was caused by Shell applying an estimated meter reading of 10,061, rather than Abbott's actual final meter reading of 8,596. > Have you been hit with a huge energy bill due to estimated meter readings? Shell initially said Octopus Energy was responsible for the high bill - while Octopus and Abbott said the fault lay with Shell. 'Shell Energy has worked with Octopus to correct the error and reflect the proper meter reading on her closing and opening accounts.
Source:Daily Mail
December 07, 2023 16:45 UTC
Kilteevan teen addresses hundreds of schoolchildren at Child Talks 2023
At the event Ruth Cunningham (16) from Kilteevan spoke about girls’ participation in STEM subjects at school. Almost 1,000 schoolchildren from Roscommon, Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Cork, Westmeath, Mayo, and Meath attended Child Talks 2023, now in its sixth year. “My topic for Child Talk's was girls’ participation in STEM- or lack thereof. Children from across Ireland applied to take part in Child Talks. The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, said: “Child Talks has been running for six years now and is going from strength to strength.
Source:The Herald
December 07, 2023 16:20 UTC
‘Fuck you Daily Mail,’ raged Daily Mail’s Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson — the former U.K. prime minister — launched into a four-letter tirade against Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper over its coverage of coronavirus rules, the country’s official pandemic inquiry heard Thursday. It’s an awkward one for Johnson, whose current employer is … the Daily Mail. Vallance quotes Johnson as lamenting: “everyone says rule of 6 so unfair, punishing the young, but FUCK YOU Daily Mail – look this is all about stopping deaths. We need to tell them.” In Vallance’s notes, the “FUCK YOU Daily Mail” is bolded and underlined. Pressed on the remarks Thursday, Johnson didn’t deny them and heaped praise on his new bosses.
Source:Daily Mail
December 07, 2023 14:35 UTC
Johnson said ‘F*** You Daily Mail’ over Covid rule-of-six coverage
Read our privacy notice Thanks for signing up to theBreaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}Boris Johnson has apologised for saying “f*** you Daily Mail” in a conversation about the rule of six during the pandemic. We need to tell them.”Facing questioning about the remarks from Pete Weatherby KC, who represents Covid Bereaved Families for Justice at the inquiry, Mr Johnson apologised for his language. He said he presumed the paper had said something – possibly about the rule of six – that “had wound me up”. Mr Johnson added: “What I was saying was we need restrictions.”
Source:Daily Mail
December 07, 2023 14:22 UTC
Invert Robotics secures €2.5m in second investment round
Invert Robotics has announced the second close of a €12.9 million investment round. This follows the addition of a €2.5 million investment from leading Irish EIIS fund, Business Venture Partners (BVP), and US technology investor, TechNexus Venture Collaborative. The company specialises in robotic solutions for non-destructive testing, with food production, chemicals, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and energy companies among its customers. Invert Robotics also has offices in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. “Invert’s solution is the future of asset maintenance, as our robots can go where other robots cannot and people should not,” Invert Robotics chief executive Neil Fletcher said.
Source:The Herald
December 07, 2023 11:02 UTC