It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of the patriarch of our family Ray Foltz, Sr. on March 17, 2026 at home with his family by his side. Ray was born September 17, 1950 in Hagerstown Maryland. He married his high school sweetheart Betsy (Dorsey) Foltz in 1969. Ray also held posts as President and Treasurer of the Republican club as well as a seat on the Central Committee. Betsy Foltz his wife, son Ray Jr and wife Angie, daughter Mary (Foltz) and husband Mark Voorhees, son Derek Foltz, grandchildren Raven Keller and husband Robert, Dakota Pfeiffer, Meranda Foltz and husband Nate, Hannah Taylor and husband Levi, Kollin Foltz, Kayleigh Foltz and Damion Foltz four Great Grandbabies Rose-Shay, Stephanie, Nathaniel and Grayson, Sister Kay Enderle and husband Duane, Sister Joanne Knode and husband Steve, Brother Paul Foltz and wife Cindy as well as many nieces and nephews.

Over 70,000 vacant properties in Ireland, CSO figures showUsing very low levels of electricity consumption, the Central Statistics Office found that there were 70,149 vacant dwellings across Ireland at the end of 2024. ​These figures reduced from 2023, where they found that there were 72,254 by the end of that year, making the national vacancy rate 3.3%. ​The rural vacancy rate was 5.4%, while the urban vacancy rate being 2.2% by the end of 2024. ​The highest vacancy rates were in Leitrim (7.8%), Donegal (6.3%) and Mayo with a 6% vacancy rate. ​“The CSO has previously published Residential Vacancy Based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2023, Metered Electricity Consumption and Vacant Dwelling Indicators based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2021, using data provided by ESB Networks.”

Made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, hummus is remarkably versatile. At its very essence there are just five main ingredients in hummus: chickpeas, garlic, lemon, tahini – a paste made of finely ground sesame seeds – and olive oil. Each ingredient in a normal recipe of hummus (above, centre) brings many nutritional benefitsIs hummus high in protein? Is hummus high in fat? Hummus contains chickpeas (pictured) as well as tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oilIs hummus gluten free?

Steven Gerrard tells Liverpool what they have to do to replace Mohamed SalahMohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the season, off the back of his announcement video that was shared on TuesdayView 2 Images Steven Gerrard has had his say on Mo Salah leaving Liverpool (Image: TNT Sports)Steven Gerrard believes the only way Liverpool can replace Mohamed Salah is by buying one of the best wingers in the world. Salah signalled the end of an era at Liverpool when he announced on Tuesday night that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Talk has already commenced over who should replace the Egypt international, but Gerrard believes that unless his old club signs a “box office” star, they won’t be able to replace Salah. ‌“You have to buy someone who is box office or you are not replacing him,” he told TNT Sport. "Liverpool is not just a football club, it's a passion, it's a history, it's a spirit.

A new principal and leadership team have been appointed to Carrigaline Community Special School in Cork, which was closed for a number of days following an incident last month in which staff sustained injuries. "In those circumstances, does the Taoiseach consider that Cork ETB is fit for purpose of that particular school of that particular school and does he stand over the actions of the school? In response, Micheál Martin, whose constituency the school is in, said that he has confidence in Cork ETB "in respect of special education". Asked about the school on Wednesday, education minister Hildegarde Naughton told The Irish Examiner that work was ongoing to support the school. Special education minister Michael Moynihan met with a group of parents whose children attend Carrigaline Community Special School earlier this month to hear their concerns.

Kenmare Resources is laying off 15 per cent of staff working at its key Moma mine in Mozambique and suspending its final dividend as its gross profit plunged 79 per cent amid a slump in shipments and prices of its titanium minerals. “In light of the challenging market conditions, we have had to make some difficult but responsible decisions, including retrenching 15 per cent of our Moma employees and suspending the 2025 final dividend,” Hickey. Gross profit slid to $18.4 million from $95.4 million. Hickey said that Kenmare is now “in constructive negotiations and both sides appreciate the importance of a near-term resolution”. Kenmare shares were down more than 9 per cent in London afternoon trading.

‘There is also a Buddhist training college next to us, where the monks go to pray,’ Toshack adds. John Toshack in his days as Wales manager. ‘But if I ask him about the Liverpool days, or Sociedad or Madrid, the detail is amazing. The other day he was telling me about a Real Madrid game against Arrigo Saachi’s AC Milan and exactly how he tweaked his midfield to deal with Marco van Basten. In the near future, barring any slips from Jackson and Toshack, it will likely extend to another title for the family collection.

Junior doctors in England are to strike for six days from April 7 amid an ongoing row over pay and jobs. The junior doctors, now called resident doctors, are demanding a 26 per cent pay rise. Resident Doctors on the picket line at St Thomas' Hospital Westminster on November 14 last yearBMA Resident Doctors Committee chairman Jack Fletcher said: 'We have been negotiating in good faith for weeks to try and end the simultaneous pay and jobs crises for resident doctors. MP Stuart Andrew, shadow Health Secretary, said: 'Labour gave junior doctors a 28% pay rise and promised to end the strikes, yet strikes continue. 'Only the Conservatives have common sense plans to ban doctors' strikes to protect both patients and the public finances.'

Democracy is in grave peril, worldwide. [ Liberal democracy is under threat: these books show why abandoning it would be a mistakeOpens in new window ]Most important, this has also been happening in the US. V-Dem’s aggregate index of the health of US democracy is back to 1965 levels, just after the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Yet this time we see a classic example of an attempt by an executive to overthrow a liberal democracy from within. If a similar decline in V-Dem’s index of liberal democracy occurred in 2026, the US would be where Hungary was in 2018 and would have got there far faster.

Welsh Labour faces a humiliating defeat in the Senedd election to be held on May 7th. But there is also an additional, Welsh-specific dimension to social change that is serving to further undermine Welsh Labour support. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty ImagesFinally, the end of Labour hegemony is coinciding with the collapse of the “Welsh Labour” project. Those leaders who had championed “Welsh Labour” had failed to embed the project in the party’s structures. Wales has changed; the Labour Party in Wales has changed.

Co Clare is set to receive a significant investment in the National Ambulance Service (NAS), as plans are under way for a 12% expansion of cover to to be delivered across the county this year. NAS officials have confirmed plans are under way for over 20 new frontline emergency care staff to be appointed in Clare. Six whole-time equivalent positions will be based in Kilrush, six in Ennistymon — with the location of the remaining eight to be finalised. Meanwhile, a further six whole-time equivalent intermediate care posts will be assigned to Ennis, while five additional ambulances will be allocated across the county. A new whole-time equivalent community paramedic post is also expected to be based in Clare, bringing the total number in the region to four.

Gemma Collins has revealed her relationship with fiancé Rami Hawash 'took a hit' as she opened up on her IVF journey that left her 'broken'. The reality star, 45, rekindled her romance with businessman Rami in 2020 after her split from James 'Arg' Argent. In 2024, Gemma announced she was engaged after Rami proposed to her, and they plan on saying 'I do' later this year. While she has previously been open about her struggle to conceive and her IVF battle, Gemma has revealed the extent it impacted her relationship with Rami. She paid tribute to her 'forever love' Rami last year and shared just how much he supported her during the start of her TV career.

Mel was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, and received treatment including chemotherapy in the UK whilst she filmed MAFS UK. Sharing a series of photos of their friendship, alongside fellow MAFS UK expert Charlene Douglas, Paul recalled: 'I'll never forget my first BAFTA in 2022. I arrived on the red carpet with Mel and Charlene to represent MAFS UK. Paul also paid tribute to practising psychologist Mel's work on MAFS, explaining how 'during MAFS commitment ceremonies, we each had our areas where we would lean in and speak truth.' Paul ended his message by writing: 'Mel showed us what it means to live your values.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's neighbours have received planning permission to build a stunning woodland spa next door to the Prince and Princess of Wales' home in Norfolk. The Houghton Estate, which borders Will and Kate's Anmer Hall in Sandringham, is the stately home of the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley - David Cholmondeley and his wife Rose Hanbury. Rose Hanbury, 42, is a former model who also previously worked for the former Tory MP Michael Gove. Her husband David Cholmondeley, 65, became Marquess of Cholmondeley in March 1990 on the death of his father. The Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley are known to host lavish parties on the estate including a music festival known as Houghton Festival.

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