New radio series 'Athlone To The Bone' set to launch
New radio series 'Athlone To The Bone' set to launchAthlone Community Radio is to launch ‘Athlone To The Bone’, a series of 20-minute programmes over 25 episodes, which give voice to the life and times of native Athlonians. An event to launch ‘Athlone To The Bone’ will take place tomorrow (Thursday, November 14) at 8pm at The Shamrock Lodge Hotel, while the first episode will air on Athlone Community Radio, 88.4fm, on Wednesday, November 20, during the ‘Athlone Today’ programme, 2-4pm. The idea for the series came from one of Athlone Community Radio’s volunteers and founding members, Seamus McKenna. ‘Athlone To The Bone’ will air weekly on Athlone Community Radio, 88.4fm, from November 20, during the ‘Athlone Today’ programme from 2-4pm, repeating the next morning between 7-11am. Seamus McKenna, on behalf of Athlone Community Radio, expressed gratitude to everyone who was involved with this series of programmes.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 22:18 UTC
Evan Ferguson strike gives Ireland victory over Finland
Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has now won two of the five matches for which he has been in charge, but the fact that Ireland have tasted victory just eight times in their last 34 competitive outings fixtures serves as a reminder that they remain a work in progress. Evan Ferguson (centre right) heads home the winner (Brian Lawless/PA)Striker Benjamin Kallman acrobatically headed just wide from an Antman cross and was then denied one-on-one by Kelleher, and Hradecky had to tip over Szmodics’ well-struck effort after he had muscled defender Arttu Hoskonen off the ball. Johnston tricked his way past Alho once again and chipped the most teasing of crosses into the box for Ferguson to head home from close range. Johnston went just wide after cutting inside Lod from Doherty’s driven pass, but Kelleher was relieved to see Pohjanpalo steer a first-time shot just over from fellow substitute Daniel O’Shaughnessy – his father was born in Ireland – with 22 minutes remaining. Ferguson’s evening took a turn for the worse with 14 minutes remaining when, after a VAR review, he was adjudged to have blocked O’Shaughnessy’s hooked attempt with his arm and German referee Harm Osmers belatedly pointed to the spot.
Source:The Herald
November 14, 2024 22:12 UTC
Humble tribute to the gallant Teacher
Kajal ChatterjeeKanta Chakraborty, aged about 58, resident of Dumdum in the Northernmost fringe of Kolkata is a teacher at a primary school at the Southernmost fringe of Kolkata. She could have given private tuition in a commercial basis and make a huge buck garnering comforts and luxuries. She starts the day at 4 am and reaches Dumdum station at 4.30 am. While returning from office, I have often come across this great lady teaching the girls in Dumdum station complex. And my ordinariness as a human being once again enlightens me how gallant at heart this Kanta Chakraborty is!
Source:The Herald
November 14, 2024 22:12 UTC
Unilever mulls sale of some of its British brands as it looks to slim down its product range
Unilever is exploring whether to sell some of its British brandsUnilever is exploring whether to sell some of its British brands as part of a wider effort to slim down its product range. The FTSE 100 consumer goods giant is considering the sale of smaller food brands in the UK and other European countries, according to a Reuters report. It has lined up bankers at ABN Amro to conduct the a sale of Dutch brands, adds the report. The British brands that could be sold were not named. In the UK, the firm’s most notable food brands include spreads such as Marmite and Bovril, Colman’s mustard and Pot Noodle.
Source:Daily Mail
November 14, 2024 22:10 UTC
Buccaneers player secures American football scholarship
Andy Quinn. Buccaneers player secures American football scholarshipBuccaneers U-20 player Andy Quinn has secured a scholarship to Boston College in the United States of America which he will commence in January 2025. A prodigious placekicker, he came to the attention of American football scouts two years ago when winning ‘Ireland’s Kicking King’ contest in front of 43,000 people at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at the Aviva Stadium. Boston College compete alongside such leading lights as Notre Dame and Florida State. Now aged 19, Quinn played for the Irish Wolfhounds (Ireland's national American football team) against Turkey in Ankara recently where he kicked six points and was named Most Valuable Player in the Irish squad.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 22:02 UTC
Anthony Gordon keen to finally work with Thomas Tuchel after failed Chelsea move
Anthony Gordon keen to finally work with Thomas Tuchel after failed Chelsea moveBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, AthensAnthony Gordon cannot wait to finally work with Thomas Tuchel having been desperate to join England’s new boss when he was managing Chelsea. Gordon made a big-money switch to St James’ Park from Everton in January 2023 having gone close to joining Chelsea the previous summer. “It was quite close to be honest,” Gordon said of the Chelsea move. I felt like my style would suit his style of play, the way he was playing at Chelsea which was very exciting for me. “I wouldn’t say for the new manager to be honest just because that’s way too far into the future,” Gordon added.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 21:47 UTC
Danny Cipriani says Eddie Jones ‘not someone that I’d want to lead my country’
Danny Cipriani is jetting back to Britain to play in a cross-code clash at Headingley. “I’m not here to bash Eddie, (but) as an individual he’s not somebody that I’d want to lead my country, because of the way he carries himself. Danny Cipriani earned few opportunities under former England head coach Eddie Jones (Ben Whitley/PA) Photo by Ben Whitley“I don’t think he’s happy with the way he’s behaving and the way he is. Jones led England to consecutive Six Nations Championships and the 2019 World Cup final, but his reign petered out amid increasing questions over his coaching style. And he was one of the few players I’d see who’d stand up to coaches and say the truth, not just go with what’s said all the time.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 21:33 UTC
Sam Prendergast 'ready' to make Ireland debut, says Andy Far...
Sam Prendergast 'ready' to make Ireland debut, says Andy FarrellYesterday at 11:30Head coach unveils his side against Argentina on Friday as Ireland look to bounce back following defeat to All Blacks
Source:The Irish Times
November 14, 2024 20:00 UTC
Plan for high-rise Athlone hotel gets green light
A design image for an office block overlooking the Ballymahon Road in Athlone. Plan for high-rise Athlone hotel gets green lightAthlone's skyline looks set to have a new addition in the years ahead, after Westmeath County Council last week approved plans for a hotel that would rise to ten storeys in height on the Ballymahon Road. The proposed development was approved for a site at Cloghanboy, just off the N6 Athlone Relief Road, and close to the Athlone Regional Sports Centre and the Brawny residential area. "The anticipated traffic patterns for the proposed hotel development suggest that the overall impact will be less significant than that of the permitted office block. In a decision dated Wednesday last, November 6, Westmeath County Council granted planning approval for the hotel, subject to 16 conditions.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 19:56 UTC
Sports Huddle Episode 13: Football Playoffs in Full Swing!
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Source:The Herald
November 14, 2024 19:53 UTC
Our Lady of the Lake wins regional volleyball semifinal
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Source:The Herald
November 14, 2024 19:11 UTC
Malaysian who flew into Dublin with over 30kgs of cannabis jailed
Jessica MageeA man who flew into Dublin Airport carrying over €500,000 worth of cannabis has been jailed for four and a half years. Adrian Mah Yew Beng (40) told gardaí he thought there might be cigarettes in the two locked suitcases he was carrying, but that he hadn’t packed them himself. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Beng was stopped by customs officers earlier this year after he was spotted acting in a suspicious and evasive manner. Garda Peter Elliot told Diarmuid Collins BL, prosecuting, that Beng initially told gardaí he was coming from Thailand. Gda Elliot agreed with John Byrne SC, defending, that Beng had pleaded very early and had been cooperative with gardaí.
Source:The Herald
November 14, 2024 19:01 UTC
Big Brother 2024 Finalists Unveiled After Shocking Double Eviction
Big Brother 2024 Finalists Unveiled After Shocking Double Eviction Contestants Sarah and Thomas exit the house as remaining housemates risk their prize fund before grand finaleThe highly anticipated finalists for Big Brother 2024 have been unveiled following a jaw-dropping double eviction. Big Brother implemented new twists, requiring contestants to predict which housemates would face eviction. Those rule breaks, Big Brother is cashing in lol," tweeted one fan, encapsulating many viewers' mixed reactions to the twists. To many, Big Brother 2024 is turning out to be every bit engaging as it promises; explosive evictions, high-pressure games, and emotional exits create gripping television. Stay tuned for more heart-thumping moments from Big Brother 2024*.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 14, 2024 18:47 UTC
Ballon d'Or winner Rodri leads Premier League stars vying for world player of the year prize at glitzy Dubai Globe Soccer Awards gala... but one Arsenal star is brutally SNUBBED for honour
The annual Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will take place alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, in partnership and support with Dubai Sports Council, on December 27. And this time out, eight Premier League stars are among the stacked list of 33 competitors vying for the Best Men's Player prize at the glittering gala. He already has seven goals in 11 Premier League appearances this season. Elsewhere, Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has been offered up an opportunity to put his Ballon d'Or snub behind him and end the season with some silverware. Carvajal is also in contention at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards along with teammate and England international Jude Bellingham who secured a league and Champions League double with Los Blancos last season.
Source:Daily Mail
November 14, 2024 18:30 UTC
Independent Cinema Office
This update covers our staff satisfaction survey, initial freelancer feedback form findings, gender pay gap research, Shadow a Filmmaker and Outline programmes. Staff satisfaction surveyIn June 2024, the ICO conducted an anonymous staff satisfaction survey which was analysed and shared at both a staff and Board meeting. The results were very positive overall with all staff noting their job satisfaction as good or above and two thirds as either very good or excellent. Everyone would recommend the ICO as a place to work and no one stated that they’d faced any discrimination or bias at work. The writers have so far met with Writer, Script Editor and Producer Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe and have submitted their first drafts.
Source:Irish Independent
November 14, 2024 18:28 UTC