Erin King has faced her greatest fear, confronted crisis, before overcoming all. Perhaps she may never face a terror like it for some time. For what else can you feel when a surgeon solemnly sighs and suggests that you may never be able to wallow in the thing that gives you so much joy? And just when your journey has begun.
A record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport last year, the operator DAA has said. DAA says the airport had more than 100,000 passengers on 215 separate days last year, while it handled a total of 255,000 flights, up 5pc year-on-year. Record numbers passed through Dublin Airport. “Go back 10 years and Dublin Airport had never handled more than 100,000 passengers in a single day,” he said. Dublin Airport is subject to a limit of handling 32 million passengers a year under a planning condition attached in 2007 to the construction of Terminal 2.
Ireland's U19 cricketers were beaten in their World Cup opener against Australia. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileRob O’Brien flew the flag for Dublin’s premier cricketing clan in Windhoek on Friday with a battling 79 as Ireland U19s opened their World Cup campaign against Australia with an eight‑wicket defeat. Grandad Brendan “Ginger” O’Brien will have been delighted, while uncles Niall and Kevin, both top‑notch white‑ball batters, would have been impressed with Rob’s late acceleration, with 38 of his runs coming from the last 24 balls faced. While opener Freddie Ogilby also impressed, falling one short of his half‑century, the Ireland total of 235‑7 from the full quota of 50 overs was never going to be enough to stretch the young Aussies. Opening matches don’t come much tougher, and Ireland will be hoping to be more competitive against Sri Lanka on Monday before rounding off their pool matches with an intriguing clash with Japan.
Photograph: Alan BetsonMore than €650,000 in tax was collectively owed to Revenue at the end of 2024 from former politicians’ pension pots worth more than €2 million. According to the most recent figures available, the total amount owed in Chargeable Excess Tax (CET) on the pensions of some former TDs and senators at the end of that year was €656,953. The figures are included in a financial report from Ciste Pinsean, the Houses of the Oireachtas pension scheme for TDs and senators elected before 2013. The Houses of the Oireachtas pension scheme applies only to politicians who were elected before January 1st, 2013. All politicians elected after that are part of a separate pension scheme called the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
New video series explores rich heritage and history of Lough ReeA captivating new four-part video series explores the rich heritage and history of Lough Ree, offering viewers a unique journey through the Midlands lake. The four episodes span roughly 20 minutes each, the series is available to watch on the Longford Library, Arts Heritage & Archives Services YouTube channel. The first episode, Through the Mists of Time, introduces audiences to Lough Ree, which stretches across the counties of Longford, Westmeath, and Roscommon, and encompasses over 60 islands. The island also contains some of the oldest Irish and early Christian sites in the Lough Ree area, linking the present to a very long past. The series offers both history enthusiasts and casual viewers a rare glimpse into the natural beauty, culture, and heritage of Lough Ree.
Bealnamulla's Mary Bannon celebrating her 100th birthday in St Vincent's Hospital in Athlone. Bealnamulla's Mary celebrates her milestone 100th birthdayBealnamulla's Mary Bannon celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on Friday, January 2, surrounded by family, friends, and cherished memories of a life well lived. “My mum is formerly from Cullawinna in Four Roads,” her daughter Edel Bannon Lyons explained. The milestone birthday began with Mass at St. Vincent’s Care Centre, celebrated by Fr. The celebration featured food prepared by St. Vincent’s chef Geraldine Collins, while music was provided by The Chics and Fergie Jameson.
Today, Peter Stringer works as a high-performance director with Modon, overseeing several sports codes and assets. “We love Cork, we do miss it and love going back for summer and at Christmas, and we enjoy showing visitors around when they come to us. The Harty’s Quay apartment — the couple’s former home — sits atop one of the nine blocks in the 175-unit mid-2000s development and is one of just a handful of penthouses. Truly scrum-ptiousOn the fringes of Douglas, the gated development sits along the popular harbour greenway walking and cycling route, which Peter Stringer once used as a training run. He is guiding No 102 Harty’s Quay at just shy of €500,000.
Brew Monday campaign encourages people to check in with friends and familyChristmas is a hectic period for a lot of people, and in such a time of excess, when it comes to food, spending and social pressure, it takes time for us to get back to normal. The third Monday of the year is often touted as the most depressing day of the year, but this is misleading. This year, Samaritans Ireland have conducted a takeover of the term “Blue Monday”, where they have launched a campaign called “Brew Monday” to help battle this. “Samaritans answer a call every 61 seconds and know firsthand how a conversation where someone can share how they feel can be life-changing. “Brew Monday is an opportunity for everyone to check in with those we care about.
The poll of 2,000 people who drive found the average driver will take their test twice before passing, own five different cars, and refill their tank 1,360 times. While covering more than one and a half million miles, which is the equivalent of three round trips to the moon. And 15 per cent bought their first car at the 17 years old - for an average price of £2,999. When looking for a new car 75 per cent prioritise price, 56 per cent look for comfort and 35 per cent are simply brand loyal. Andrew Winfield from Honda added: “Different people will prioritise different things when it comes to buying a new car, which is natural because there is so much to consider.
Most of us think about carbon as something in the air, like carbon dioxide and methane. This form of carbon is called dissolved organic carbon, or DOC. DOC is exactly what it sounds like: carbon from plants, soils and peat that has dissolved into water. That makes Ireland uniquely vulnerable to large losses of carbon from land to water. By revealing where carbon is leaking from land into water, and why, the project will help guide forestry management, agriculture and drinking water protection.
That settlement, known to amount to almost €1 million, followed a months-long standoff between Jacobs and the board. He also alleges that Geoghegan went about soliciting complaints from senior DAA executives in the lead-up to the new investigation. Jacobs wrote to each DAA board member on December 1st offering to enter a conciliation process. He said that the first was a “clear attempt” to “re-agitate an interpersonal issue” between him and Sheridan during the Connaughton investigation. “That seems to deal with your concerns,” Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger told lawyers for the chief executive, noting that the case will ultimately be presided over by Mr Justice Brian Cregan.
Michael Murphy of Tullamore Harriers at the Valencia 10K last SundayMurphy records superb time at Valencia 10K raceTullamore Harriers athlete Michael Murphy clocked a superb time of 28:54 at the renowned Valencia 10K race on Sunday last. Efrem Gidey broke his own national 10km road race record by clocking a time of 27:39 in Valencia. The race was won by 10,000m world bronze medallist in Tokyo, Sweden's Andreas Almgren, who set a new European record of 26.46. In the women's race, Limerick's Sorcha Nic Dhomhnaill's was the first Irish woman home, finishing 42nd in a time of 32:24. The women's race was won by Scot Eilish McColgan, who regained her European women's 10km record in the process, with the 35-year-old clocking a time of 30.08.
The late Michael Moore, of Knockowen Road in Tullamore, and formerly of Moyne, Templetuohy, Tipperary, who died on Wednesday. 'He had a rare gift': Former student's tribute to late Clara school principalA former student of Michael Moore, the late principal of Árd Scoil Chiarain in Clara, has shared a heartfelt tribute to him following his passing on Wednesday. Michael Moore was my metalwork and mechanical drawing teacher in Árd Scoil Chiarain in Clara, long before he became principal. Later, as principal, Michael carried that same calm, compassionate spirit into leadership. Thank you, Michael Moore — teacher, principal, encourager and gentleman.
In the meantime, students are already using a handy shortcut from the city centre to UCC. The property sits in the city centre and within easy walking distance of UCC. 'Before' picture of No 6 St Dominick's Terrace, Crosses Green'After' picture of No 6 St Dominick's Terrace, Crosses Green“It looked cosmetically OK, but I knew it had been flood damaged during the last big flood, so I knew I would have to gut it. No 6 St Dominick’s Terrace shows how a tired, pokey townhouse can become a bijou city pad. It now stands as a striking feature and a nod to the early 20th-century heritage of the redbrick homes on St Dominick’s Terrace.
Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey has passed fit to face Castres in Munster’s must-win Champions Cup pool finale at Thomond Park on Saturday (5:30pm). Instead, Coughlan retains the place among the replacements he took when Paddy Patterson was injured during the warm-up in Toulon with Casey starting alongside fly-half Jack Crowley. Edwin Edogbo and Brian Gleeson provide some powerful forward cover with Coughlan, JJ Hanrahan and Dan Kelly continuing as the backline replacements. MUNSTER (v Castres): Shane Daly; Thaakir Abrahams, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Ben O’Connor; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Jeremy Loughman, Niall Scannell, Michael Ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Fineen Wycherley; Tadhg Beirne - captain, Jack O’Donoghue, Gavin Coombes. Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Oli Jager, Edwin Edogbo, Brian Gleeson, Ethan Coughlan, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Kelly.
