Athlone Tidy Towns volunteers praised for building sense of community
Athlone Tidy Towns volunteers praised for building sense of communityPrevious Next Image 1 of 8 Cllr John Dolan, Cllr Frankie Keena, Mayor Athlone and Moate Municipal District, Cllr Paul Hogan and Padraig Higgins, chair of Athlone Tidy Towns, with Aisling King from Moydrum, large garden winner. The new incoming Chairman of the Tidy Towns, Padraig Higgins, acted as MC on the night and welcomed guest speakers including Helen Conneely, Chairperson of Ballinahown Tidy Towns committee. Praising Ballinahown Tidy Towns, he said Helen Conneely had much to offer in the realm of Tidy Towns, and it’s good for all to share ideas and support each other. Gerry reminisced for the audience about the beginnings of Athlone Tidy Towns and talked of them visiting Westport around 2007 to get advice from Tidy Towns people there. Community and participation were values there.”He likened his experience of Africa to Athlone and the volunteerism of Tidy Towns.
Source:Irish Independent
November 18, 2024 01:46 UTC
10-man Ireland suffer heavy defeat to England
10-man Ireland suffer heavy defeat to EnglandBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterInterim boss Lee Carsley signed off in style as England capitalised on Liam Scales’ sending off in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland that sealed promotion back to the Nations League top tier. The 17th and final fixture of a year that saw the national team reach another European Championship final marked the end of the Under-21s coach’s six-game stint as Gareth Southgate’s stand-in. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland had started well and frustrated England in the first half, only to spiral after Scales received his second yellow card for bringing down Jude Bellingham in the box shortly after half-time. Substitute Jarrod Bowen netted with his first touch and fellow introduction Taylor Harwood-Bellis completed a dream debut by heading in to wrap up a win that saw Carsley’s men top the pool. Greece finished level on 15 points but England’s 3-0 win in Athens on Thursday meant they boasted a superior head-to-head record.
Source:Irish Independent
November 18, 2024 01:27 UTC
‘Delight’ as Lauren Laverne set to return to BBC work after cancer diagnosis
‘Delight’ as Lauren Laverne set to return to BBC work after cancer diagnosisBy Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBBC presenter Lauren Laverne is set to return to working at the corporation this month following a cancer diagnosis. Laverne, 46, will begin recording episodes of The One Show and BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in November after being absent from the studios for around three months. A new episode of Desert Island Discs will come out on December 1, and will be a pre-recorded interview with comedian Mark Steel that is believed to have been done by Laverne before she went on leave. She will return to record more episodes as well as Christmas editions of the series over the next few weeks, which are set to be next announced soon. Laverne announced on August 21, that she has a “cancer diagnosis”, and stressed that it was caught “early and unexpectedly during a screening test”.
Source:Irish Independent
November 18, 2024 01:00 UTC
Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe
Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woeBy Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby CorrespondentFreddie Steward insists the players and not Steve Borthwick are at fault for the autumn washout that has piled pressure on England’s head coach. Steward believes it is the players who should be held responsible. As players we believe in everything he’s bringing to this team.”Freddie Steward was restored at full-back for England’s game against South Africa. Borthwick believes his players were undercooked entering the campaign. Photo by Mike Egerton“These young players can be a top Test rugby side.
Source:Irish Independent
November 18, 2024 00:41 UTC
GAA: Ballygunner in Munster final after win over Loughmore-Castleiney
GAA: Ballygunner in Munster final after win over Loughmore-CastleineyWaterford champions Ballygunner have defeated Tipperary's Loughmore-Castleiney in their Munster semi-final at Walsh Park by 1-26 to 1-16. The Westmeath champions were worthy winners, turning in a tremendous performance all through, particularly in the second half which they won by 1-13 to 0-04. Niall O'Brien scored 1-13 for the Westmeath champions as they defeated the Kilkenny champions to advance to the semi-finals. They will face Offaly's Kilcormac Killoughey who progressed after a 1-17 to 1-12 win over St Mullins of Carlow. In the shootout, Standhill scored all their penalties, with Conor McStay's saved to send the Sligo side through to the final.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 23:57 UTC
Sunday sport: Ballygunner head to Munster hurling final after victory over Loughmore Castleiney
Sunday sport: England record 5-0 win against Ireland in WembleyEva OsborneHere is all the sporting news and events on this Sunday. GAAWaterford's Ballygunner have progressed to the Munster senior club hurling final following an 11-point win over Loughmore Castleiney in Walsh Park. Dublin's Na Fianna booked their semi final spot after a 3-20 to 1-15 win over Clough Ballacolla of Laois. In football, the re-arranged quarter-final between St Loman's of Westmeath and Castletown of Wexford is coming to an end at Lakepoint Park in Mullingar. Latest score there St Lomans 3-11 Castletown 0-07The latest score there is St Lomans 1-01 Castletown 0-02.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 22:50 UTC
Hungary coach Adam Szalai posts brief but positive message after collapse
Hungary coach Adam Szalai posts brief but positive message after collapseBy PA Sport StaffHungary coach Adam Szalai has posted a brief but positive message on social media after collapsing during Saturday’s Nations League defeat to the Netherlands. The Group A3 encounter in Amsterdam was halted for more than 10 minutes early in the game after Szalai was taken ill, with a medical tent erected around the dugout before the 36-year-old was taken to hospital in an ambulance. The Hungarian Football Federation said on Saturday night that Szalai was “stable and he is conscious” and on Sunday the former Hungary striker posted a positive message on Facebook. Szalai said: “Thanks for the lots of messages, I’m doing well.”Hungary’s players were visibly shaken by the incident and captain, Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was in tears on the pitch. Szalai, who scored 26 goals in 86 appearances for Hungary before retiring as a player in 2022, joined Hungary’s coaching staff under head coach Marco Rossi in October.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 22:35 UTC
Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role
Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day roleBy Sarah Ward, PA ScotlandA Blue Peter presenter has revealed she was spotted via TikTok while a veteran sports broadcaster ruled herself out of replacing Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day, at the Bafta Scotland awards. Cook, who wore a Blue Peter badge pinned to her ballgown, said she grew up watching the BBC children’s show. Abby Cookis a Blue Peter presenter. She added: “It is really difficult to put so much of your life out there.”Meanwhile, sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to “read, read, read, and write, write, write” and pursue their dreams. Irvine said: “I have dispensed a lot of advice to young women – read, read, read, and write, write, write.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 22:18 UTC
European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test
Michael BoltonAn arrest warrant was issued by French authorities for a man who failed a roadside breath test in Dublin. Gardaí were conducting a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin on Saturday when a man was stopped and tested. The driver failed the roadside breath test. Following a search of the Garda Pulse system and SIS II (Schengen Information System), Gardaí were alerted to a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) for the driver of the vehicle. The warrant had been issued by French authorities.
Source:The Herald
November 17, 2024 22:15 UTC
Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’ as pressure mounts
Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’ as pressure mountsBy Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union CorrespondentWales head coach Warren Gatland says he is comfortable with “whatever the best decision for Welsh rugby is” as speculation about his future intensified following a 52-20 defeat against Australia. “Whatever the best decision for Welsh rugby is I am more than comfortable with that,” Gatland said. Photo by David Davies“I am more than comfortable supporting the best decision the Welsh Rugby Union will make. “Let’s make sure we make the best decision for Welsh rugby. “I want the best decision to be made about Welsh rugby.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 21:33 UTC
Heimir Hallgrimsson ‘lost for words’ after Ireland crumble at Wembley
Republic of Ireland were well beaten at Wembley (Bradley Collyer/PA)“Well, I’m kind of lost for words,” Hallgrimsson said. Yeah, it was a shock, conceding a penalty, conceding a goal, losing a player. “We probably lost our heads at this moment, leading into a second goal and a third goal. And from there you can see, yeah, we maybe lost our head, gave up. “And then coming in second half, so early conceding the goal, losing a player, conceding another one.
Source:The Herald
November 17, 2024 21:00 UTC
Coleen Rooney Makes Emotional Debut On I'm A Celebrity
Coleen Rooney Makes Emotional Debut On I'm A Celebrity Wayne and her four sons rally behind her with heartfelt messages of support before the big adventureColeen Rooney has jumped headfirst back onto the public stage as she prepares for her much-anticipated debut on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Her husband, Wayne Rooney, shared his pride and excitement on social media just before the show began. This emotional family moment was also brought to life by Coleen’s children, who each recorded sweet video messages for their mother. You feel secluded from the world.”Reinforcing her connection with her family, Coleen shared how she would communicate with her sons through a special code. Through courage and heartfelt support, Coleen Rooney faces the jungle, determined to show fans impressed by her dedication to her family and her willingness to step outside her comfort zone.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 17, 2024 21:00 UTC
Fine Gael say no invitation for debate received after Sinn Féin accusation
It comes after Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Mr Harris of refusing to take part in a “proposed” debate. However, a spokesman for Fine Gael said Mr Harris did not receive an invitation to take part in a Sky News and Today FM debate. A spokesman for the party said: “Fine Gael did not receive an invitation from Sky News for a debate. Ms McDonald posted on Twitter: “Simon Harris is refusing to take part in the proposed Today FM/Sky News leaders debate. All 10 political party leaders have been invited to take part in a debate on Monday, while a second debate between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin will take place on November 26th.
Source:The Herald
November 17, 2024 20:50 UTC
Henley High scores late TD, edges Philomath 21-14 in Class 4A state quarterfinals
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Source:The Herald
November 17, 2024 20:07 UTC
Fake ‘Irish’ social media shops: How to spot a scam store before you order
Fake ‘Irish’ social media shops: How to spot a scam store before you orderMaud Kildare, Murray Dublin or Ciara Cork? Beware too-good-to be-true ads for deals from ‘Irish’ retailers shipping from Asia – and other cautionary talesThese days even the savviest of online shoppers can be fooled by one of the latest ploys by bad actors. Photo: GettyGabrielle Monaghan Today at 03:30Just a week after Halloween ended, supermarkets shelves were heaving with tins of Afternoon Tea and selection boxes, and fashion retailers were selling matching family Christmas pyjamas.
Source:Irish Independent
November 17, 2024 20:03 UTC