Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has landed this festive Grade One in each of the past two seasons and has won on seven of his eight visits to the Foxrock circuit for Willie Mullins, a record which also includes a hat-trick of victories in the Irish Gold Cup. “I’m looking forward to seeing him out and hopefully he can put in a good performance,” said the champion trainer. “It’s going to be tough having a race like this on his first run of the season. Fastorslow, a dual winner of the Punchestown Gold Cup, was third behind Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File in his bid for a second John Durkan success. He said: “Monty’s Star is in good form and was probably a little bit disappointing in the Coral Gold Cup, but I would say needed the run.

Dear Hunter S Thompson,To keep a potential screed down to a few lines, we would like you to cover the Honolulu Marathon. “The Honolulu Marathon was a showcase example of the New Ethic. Long-time Honolulu Marathon president Dr Jim Barahal admitted as much in a fascinating interview with US running journalist Toni Reavis. We’re not trying to start you out on like marijuana thinking ‘you’re going to move up’, taking more serious drugs. We’re not trying to say, ‘you’re going to start with a mile and then do a marathon’.

Thousands of patients in remote parts of the country are set to benefit from a pioneering new technology that can diagnose complex eye conditions and could cut waiting lists. The ‘revolutionary’ diagnostic tool, which can identify conditions such as cataracts, can be performed remotely meaning that patients receive consistently high-quality care no matter where they live. Clinicians say the technology has already helped reduce waiting lists for this procedure. The research found that the remote-led assessments resulted in fewer cancelled clinics, shorter waiting times and fewer unnecessary journeys for patients. ‘This helps to keep waiting times down and gives the patients easy, quick access to vital treatment.’

Now nearly eight million people in the UK take statins – daily tablets designed to lower LDL cholesterol. For many people, structured lifestyle changes can significantly improve cholesterol levels, either reducing the need for medication or helping statins work more effectively. She was in her early 40s when a routine health check revealed significantly raised cholesterol levels. Many of the people I support already cook from scratch and snack very little, yet still have raised LDL cholesterol. Just getting active will have an impactRegular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to improve cholesterol levels and protect heart health.

Cillian Sherlock, PAOfficials were concerned that opening Israel’s embassy in Ireland would promote a “backlash” from Arab countries, according to government documents. The Israeli embassy in Dublin announced last year that it would close, with the country’s foreign minister accusing Ireland of crossing “every red line in its relations with Israel”. Among the considerations were the possible impact on trade from Arab countries and the cost of security. It was calculated in 1992 that security for an Israeli embassy in Dublin could amount to €802,000 (£700,000) per year and would also result in an “immediate demand” that Arab states be allowed to open embassies in Dublin. Similar concerns were raised around an unrealised proposal for the President of Ireland to undertake a State visit to Israel.

Bethany Peaty joined Holly Ramsay's sisters Tilly and Megan as they led the bridal party at the couple's wedding on Saturday. Holly and Adam Peaty tied the knot at Bath Abbey among their friends and family including the Beckhams. Adam's younger sister Bethany is the only member of his side who appears to have survived the bitter family fallout. Photographs of the glamorous gathering, posted on Instagram, notably included the bride-to-be, her family and friends, Victoria Beckham, Adam's sister Bethany, but not Caroline. 'Bethany [his sister], Holly and I will get through this - we do not ask for sympathy.

“It’s been a very lucky race for me and I’m delighted to be riding Final Demand, I’m really looking forward to it, can’t wait,” he said. “When Gaelic Warrior won this race he beat Il Etait Temps and when Faugheen won he beat Samcro, so it’s always very competitive. “I’m looking forward to Final Demand and everything has gone well with him since Navan. I’m also looking forward to Jimmy Du Seuil, who is not a back number by any means. John Shinnick will ride the other Mullins-trained runner, Gold Dancer, with Jonathan Sweeney’s Western Walk completing the quartet.

It blocked the IAA from taking the passenger cap into account when deciding how slots should be allocated until the EU courts had dealt with its referral. Even if the cap’s days are numbered, planners threw airlines at Dublin Airport another curve ball in July. This could potentially further anger their lobby group, which already wants the passenger cap lifted. The IAA will next year set passenger charges at Dublin Airport that will apply from 2027 to the end of 2030. Given that regulators will allow 5,000 more summer flights from Dublin Airport while no restrictions apply to the others, carriers should announce more routes.

One day after the terror attacks which killed more than 2,900 people and injured thousands more, a Government official put together a briefing document on its potential impacts on the peace process. Former US president George Bush (Chris Radburn/PA)Several US legislators had taken a keen interest and been involved in work towards the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, as well as subsequent efforts to maintain the peace deal. “It is likely, therefore, that defeating terrorism will become a central organising principle for US policy for some time to come. “I am deeply shocked and enormously saddened by the terrible and evil events that have occurred in the United States,” he wrote. – This article is based on documents contained in the file labelled 2023/50/525 in the National Archives of Ireland.

Page defended the decision to leave 10mm of grass on the wicket instead of the 7mm for last year's Boxing Day Test against India, which went the full five days. Cricket Australia is bracing for a monster financial loss after England won the Boxing Day Test inside two days, only a month after the Ashes opener in Perth also ended with three days to spare. Speaking before the match, Page was hoping to replicate the surface for the epic 2024 Test against India that ended in the final session on day five. 'Boxing Day Test match, you don't want a game finishing in less than two days. The rapid-fire Boxing Day Test comes eight years after the MCG pitch came under criticism and received a 'poor' rating when only 24 wickets fell across five days in a dull draw.

James CoxThe price of cocaine is rising due to large drug seizures in recent years, while the drug is being increasingly diluted by dealers to protect profits. Gardaí have seized quantities of cocaine offered for sale in pubs that was below 2 per cent purity, The Irish Times reports. This led to international drug traffickers losing confidence in Irish drug dealers. “There was distrust on their side, so until they carried out their own investigations, they pulled back,” Det Chief Supt Boland said. The Dubai-based criminals who control drug routes in Europe include Dubliner Daniel Kinahan, leader of the Kinahan cartel.

‌Arsenal peppered the visiting goal for the remainder of the half but it wasn't until the 52nd minute that Georginio Rutter inadvertently doubled their lead by heading a teasing Declan Rice corner past his own keeper. Here are Mirror Football's five talking points...Arsenal forced into late Declan Rice change as Mikel Arteta explains why star is out READ MORE :1. Rice steps upView 4 Images Declan Rice filled in at right-back for Arsenal vs Brighton (Image: Shaun Botterill)Is there anything he can't do? ‌Big money signings don't always work out in the Premier League. He never looked like adding to the five Premier League goals he has to his name to date and scrutiny on the striker's contributions continue to grow.

One of the books I enjoyed reading most this year was 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, a New York Times commentator and broadcaster. It is the story of the extraordinary stock market crash of October that year, which foreshadowed – though was not entirely responsible for – the Great Depression. Only a few, very far-sighted investors saw it coming and made a fortune by betting on a collapse. Think of the dot.com crash of late 1999 – when technology valuations had run well ahead of reality – or the financial crash of 2008, when few spotted the hidden bombs in the financial markets based on highly leveraged bets on property. And more and more AI investment itself is also based on borrowings, rather than equity.

Rhian Sugden sizzled in a skimpy crop top and bikini bottoms as she showcased the results of her breast reduction surgery in a snap shared to Instagram on Saturday. She paired the top with some white string bikini bottoms, which were tied into bows on the side, and a pair of white sunglasses. Rhian Sugden, 39 sizzled in a skimpy crop top and bikini bottoms as she showcased the results of her breast reduction surgery in a snap shared to Instagram on SaturdayAnd now she has flaunted her new breasts after a long surgery (pictured). Taking to Instagram earlier this year, Rhian shared three topless photos of herself before, two weeks after and several weeks after her surgery. In a video clip taken nine weeks after her surgery, Rhian said again she was delighted with the results.

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