Hero Deliveroo driver who stopped Dublin city knife attacker: ‘I didn’t have time to be afraid’ as fund to ‘buy Caio a pint’ raises over €200k
A GoFundMe set up to thank Mr Benicio has raised more than €200,000 in the first 10 hours. Mr Benicio told the Irish Independent that he wasn’t frightened when he intervened yesterday. I was like, ‘what’s happening here’ and then I saw him with a knife and he grabbed a little girl,” Mr Benicio added. Mr Benicio said the man fell to the ground and others got involved to keep the man where he was. Mr Benicio said the scenes in Dublin last night were “nonsense”.
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2023 03:19 UTC
Attendance figures show rise in crowds at Athlone Town men's and women's games
Attendance figures show rise in crowds at Athlone Town men's and women's gamesOne of the few good news stories in Irish football in 2023 has been the increase in attendances at League of Ireland games - and figures released by the FAI today show that Athlone Town has been among the clubs to benefit. A breakdown of crowds during the 2023 season indicated that attendances for games involving both the Athlone Town men's and women's teams increased this year, albeit from a relatively low base in 2022. That year, home games involving the Athlone Town men's team attracted an average attendance of 307, according to the official figures. This was the lowest average attendance in 2022 across the men's Premier Division and First Division. The Athlone Town women's team, meanwhile, had an average attendance of 151 in 2022, but this also increased significantly, to 248 (a rise of 64%) in 2023.
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2023 02:52 UTC
Dublin Riot: A Sudden ‘Right-Wing’ Insurrection with Unknown Causes?
Dublin just erupted in rioting, looting, and arson after three children and two adults were stabbed outside a school. The Guardian, Al Jazeera, AP, and the BBC ran almost identical stories that left the reader baffled as to why a “right-wing” mob would spontaneously riot. It takes some digging to discover what went unmentioned in the MSM: the unnamed, undescribed stabber with unclear motives is reportedly an older Algerian immigrant. The riot involved an attack and arson directed at a Holiday Inn the Irish government turned into immigrant housing near the stabbing site. Even if the perception of the mob proves to be entirely wrong, the fact that this issue has many on a hair-trigger ought to be diagnostic.
Source:The Irish Times
November 25, 2023 01:04 UTC
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Dublin riots: Violent clashes with gardaí and vehicles set alight after children injured in knife attack
At a media briefing Garda Superintendent Liam Geraghty appealed for any information about the Parnell Square attack from members of the public. Labour justice spokesman Aodhán Ó Ríordáin expressed his solidarity with “all those impacted by the reported attack at Parnell Square today”. Some travel disruption has resulted from Parnell Square East being treated as a crime scene by gardaí. “I am aware of an extremely serious incident that has taken place at Parnell Square in my constituency of Dublin Central,” he said. “My thought and prayers are with the victims of this very serious incident, and their families.
Source:The Irish Times
November 25, 2023 01:01 UTC
Erik ten Hag says Everton will be ‘mad’ and urges Man Utd to match them
Erik ten Hag says Everton will be ‘mad’ and urges Man Utd to match themBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterManchester United manager Erik ten Hag knows Everton’s players and fans will be “mad” about the 10-point penalty imposed on the club and has challenged his team to meet fire with fire on Sunday. Ten Hag is expecting Goodison Park to be a bearpit on Sunday but is determined his players will not be outmuscled. “If they are mad and that’s their fuel, we have to match those standards. When we match the standards we have a very good chance to win the game.”United head into the game in good Premier League form, having won four out of their last five matches. Our players have the ability to score goals.”Ten Hag will serve a touchline ban on Sunday after accumulating three yellow cards.
Source:Irish Independent
November 24, 2023 22:38 UTC
30 Black Friday travel deals for 2023 – the best holiday deals and discount codes
Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile is keeping tabs on the best Black Friday travel deals for 2023The Black Friday travel blitz is here, with airlines, travel agents, cruise lines and hotels all pushing special offers for the blockbuster sales week. I’ve listed some of the best Black Friday travel deals for 2023 below. tridentholidayhomes.ie€150 off with Crystal SkiCrystal Ski’s Black Friday offer sees €150 off any new ski holiday booking up to April 30, 2025. ocallaghancollection.comHolidays under €1,000 with SunwaySunway has 15pc off spring holidays to Tenerife, and several long-haul Black Friday travel deals. Always check T&Cs with Black Friday travel deals.
Source:Irish Independent
November 24, 2023 19:56 UTC
Dublin riots: Poverty and exploitation are among the root causes
The Temple Bar area of downtown Dublin had become Europe’s new Sunset Strip: Monte Carlo with shamrocks. I’m sure I saw Bill Clinton in that bar across the road.”It was like a boutique form of racial profiling. “Poverty didn’t disappear just because Dublin was going through a process of embourgeoisement,” he says. In the city’s exclusive Dublin 4 area south of the city centre the average house costs almost €900,000. He lives in County Mayo and is disturbed by what he saw in Dublin two night ago.
Source:The Herald
November 24, 2023 19:48 UTC
Newspaper headlines: PM's 'migration pressure' and King's 'secret profits'
The Guardian's main story is that because of a system dating back to feudal times, King Charles III is able to profit from the assets of some people who die without a will or a known next of kin. Ownerless property in some parts of northern England reverts to the Duchy of Lancaster, the King's property and land estate. Funds are, claims the paper, being used to finance the renovation of property owned by the King. The Duchy says that anything left from the ownerless properties after deducting costs is given to charity.
Source:Daily Mail
November 24, 2023 18:19 UTC
Rioters in Dublin brought shame on Ireland – Varadkar | Roscommon Herald
David Young, Grainne Ni Aodha and Rebecca Black, PAUpdated: 12pmRioters who wreaked destruction during a night of violence in Dublin brought shame on Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said, as he vowed to use the full force of the law against them. Speaking to the media on Friday morning, Mr Varadkar described the estimated 500 people responsible for the disorder as hate-filled, violence-loving cowards. Mr Varadkar said Dublin had witnessed “two terrible attacks” on Thursday. “Each attack brought shame to our society and disgrace to those involved and incredible pain to those caught up in the violence. “As Taoiseach, I want to say to a nation that is unsettled and afraid, this is not who we are, this is not where we want to be, and this is not who we will ever be.”The unrest came after an attack in Parnell Square East (Brian Lawless/PA)He added: “Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland and brought shame on their families and themselves.
Source:The Herald
November 24, 2023 17:53 UTC
Hero Deliveroo driver who stopped Dublin city knife attacker: ‘I didn’t have time to be afraid’ as fund to ‘buy Caio a pint’ raises €165k
A GoFundMe set up to thank Mr Benicio has raised more than €165,000 already. Mr Benicio told the Irish Independent that he wasn’t frightened when he intervened yesterday. I was like, ‘what’s happening here’ and then I saw him with a knife and he grabbed a little girl,” Mr Benicio added. Mr Benicio said the man fell to the ground and others got involved to keep the man where he was. Mr Benicio said the scenes in Dublin last night were “nonsense”.
Source:Irish Independent
November 24, 2023 17:22 UTC
Number of homeless people goes above 13,000 for first time
Number of homeless people goes above 13,000 for first timeBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAThe number of homeless people in the Republic has gone above 13,000 for the first time, including 3,991 children. New figures released by the Department of Housing show an increase in those in emergency accommodation to 13,179, with 86 more children homeless compared to the previous month. Focus Ireland director of advocacy Mike Allen said it “really is a disgrace that 4,000 children will be homeless in Ireland this Christmas”. “Based on the figures published today, almost 4,000 children will spend Christmas in homeless emergency accommodation. We have to ask, if that was in place, would we have such alarming levels of homelessness today?”
Source:Irish Independent
November 24, 2023 16:57 UTC
Bono, Sinéad and Bill on Phil’s Galway concert
MEMBERS of the National Ukrainian Choir and Phil Coulter join up to give Phil’s ‘Steal Away’ a fresh take by translating it into Ukrainian. Photo: Marc O’SullivanBono, Sinéad and Bill on Phil’s Galway concertMaster songwriter showing no signs of letting upWHEN Phil Coulter plays Galway’s Town Hall next month he will be interspersing new tunes with his hits – and he will have Bono, Bill Clinton, the late Sinéad O’Connor, and even a recent family wedding as part of the show on a big screen as background film clips. Perhaps Phil’s diversity through the decades is why his music is as relevant as ever. Even when Bono and U2 were wooing the crowds in Las Vegas this autumn they launched into one of Phil’s relatively recent compositions, Ireland’s Call, to rapturous applause. Their film clip of that got a sensational reaction on TV in the States and it will now be part of an elaborate backdrop for his Galway concert.
Source:The Herald
November 24, 2023 15:44 UTC
Some ordered to stay out of city centre and abide by curfew after Dublin riot | Roscommon Herald
By Cillian Sherlock, PAMore than thirty people have been called before Dublin District Court on charges relating to serious public disorder in the city on Thursday. Those arrested faced various charges including offences relating to the misuse of drugs, theft and public order. As part of a range of bail conditions in the cases, many of those charged were ordered to abide by a curfew of between 11pm and 6am and to stay away from the Dublin 1 and and Dublin 2 areas. Others were asked to sign in at garda stations numerous times per week. Most were ordered to appear before the courts in the new year.
Source:The Herald
November 24, 2023 15:21 UTC
Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
Ireland’s prime minister on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life. The violence began after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for the attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday afternoon. The alleged assailant, who was tackled by witnesses, remains hospitalized in serious condition. A cordon was set up around the Irish Parliament building, Leinster House, and mounted officers were dispatched to nearby Grafton Street. “I’m here for about 20 years now, I don’t know politics here deeply to have an opinion about it,” he said.
Source:The Herald
November 24, 2023 11:49 UTC
Hero Deliveroo driver who stopped Parnell Square knife attacker: ‘I didn’t have time to be afraid’
One young girl (5) remains in a critical condition in hospital. Mr Benicio told the Irish Independent that he wasn’t frightened when he intervened yesterday. I was like, ‘what’s happening here’ and then I saw him with a knife and he grabbed a little girl,” Mr Benicio added. It was then that Mr Benicio saw the man stab the little girl. Mr Benicio said the man fell to the ground and others got involved to keep the man where he was.
Source:Irish Independent
November 24, 2023 11:09 UTC