The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105
The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105By Kerri-Ann Roper and Charlotte McLaughlin, PA EntertainmentJune Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, has died at the age of 105, her family has said. A statement released by the BBC said: “June Spencer, aged 105, best known for playing Peggy in BBC Radio 4 The Archers, died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of this morning. Spencer first joined The Archers for a pilot episode in 1950, and on-air her storylines saw her character deal with alcoholism, gambling and bereavement. June Spencer, who played Peggy Archer, and Arnold Peters, who was Jack Woolley. Spencer’s husband, Roger Brocksom, died in 2001 after suffering dementia, shortly before her on-air husband in The Archers had Alzheimer’s.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 23:03 UTC
All Blacks v Ireland: Scott Robertson’s men stun Ireland and snap undefeated home streak
Ireland have adopted the Zombie theme song ‘in your head’ but on this occasion they were their own worst enemies. Damian McKenzie, with 18 points off the boot, delivered a largely assured display stepping into Beauden Barrett’s breach at first five-eighth, too. Damian McKenzie kicked six penalties. Photo / PhotosportRatima endured a difficult night from the base under the pressure Ireland applied and there was a notable lift in tempo and clearance after Cam Roigard’s second-half introduction. All Blacks: Will Jordan try, Damian McKenzie pen 6Ireland: Josh van der Flier try, Jack Crowley pen 2, conHT: 6-9
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 22:50 UTC
Final call for Bord na Móna accelerator programme applications
Past Accelerate Green participants pictured with Bord na Mona Chief Executive Tom Donnellan at the 2024 Accelerate Green conferenceFinal call for Bord na Móna accelerator programme applicationsBord na Móna is issuing a final call for applications to its Accelerate Green GROW programme, a leading accelerator programme designed to support the growth of sustainable enterprises in Ireland. Accelerate Green GROW will commence in January 2025 and is suitable for early-stage enterprises, innovative start-ups and SMEs looking to scale or pivot. Since its launch in 2022, 50 businesses have successfully participated in the Accelerate Green programmes. Graeme Thompson, CFO of Weev and former Accelerate Green GROW participant, said: “Accelerate Green was an outstanding opportunity for us to expand and scale our EV solutions business. I highly recommend Accelerate Green to any sustainable business aiming to scale, grow, and succeed.”
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 22:45 UTC
Drop in farmer numbers leads to increase milk, cheese, and butter prices
Eva OsborneA fall in the number of farmers, and an increase in demand, has led to an increase in dairy prices. Two litres of full-fat milk is 3c more expensive in shops, while Irish cheddar cheese is up 9c per kilo. President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan, said fewer farmers, coupled with population growth, is leading to higher prices for consumers. The fall in overall agricultural entrepreneurial income was 49 per cent (-€2 billion) to €2.1 billion in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office. The value of milk decreased by 30 per cent (-€1.5 billion) to €3.5 billion driven by prices being 26 per cent lower and volumes contracting by five per cent.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 22:34 UTC
New Zealand end Ireland’s winning run in Dublin
Simmering tensions threatened to boil over in the 13th minute during a scuffle involving Kiwi captain Scott Barrett and Ireland lock Joe McCarthy. New Zealand were in the ascendency for large parts of the first half and it required some last-ditch defending to prevent them fully capitalising. That incident briefly shifted the momentum and Ireland were rewarded for a rapid start to the second half by Van der Flier plundering the game’s opening try. Josh van der Flier, centre, scores Ireland’s try against New Zealand (Niall Carson/PA)Yet just a point separated the sides by the time All Blacks centre Barrett returned after McKenzie landed a long-range penalty before later striking the posts with a similar attempt. Ireland’s repeated infringements were quickly becoming costly as the stop-start contest started to slip away.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 22:28 UTC
Labour pledge to deliver 1m homes over 10 years was an ‘underestimate’
By Cillian Sherlock, PAA Labour ambition to deliver a million homes over 10 years was an “underestimate”, its party leader has said. The plan would see the party spending an additional €5.1 billion across 2026-2030 to deliver at least 50,000 homes per year. The new figures start from 41,000 homes next year and rise incrementally to 60,000 by the end of the period. However, the Government did not provide a breakdown of how many of 303,000 homes will be affordable and social homes. Last year, Ms Bacik said Labour in government would deliver one million homes over the following decade.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 22:27 UTC
'I was in total shock': Woman wins $1 million after forgetting lotto ticket in her purse
An Illinois woman is one lucky lady after initially forgetting about a lottery ticket at the bottom of her purse, only to find out she had won $1 million when she remembered to check it. Days went by before the woman remembered to check the numbers on the impromptu lottery ticket. The lottery said it was the ninth Illinois Lottery player this year to win $1 million or more playing Lucky Day Lotto. Lottery Winner:Man finds $20 on ground, wins $1 million after buying scratch-off lottery ticketIllinois woman is planning a trip with her winningsThe $1 million lottery winner plans to use her money to travel to her “favorite place” annually. “The landscape is stunning, and I’m thrilled that I can now look forward to these trips every year.”What are the odds of winning Lucky Day Lotto?
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 22:23 UTC
Bitesize Ballot – Dublin: Ding-dongs as Gerry Hutch, right-wing radicals and a few returning big names in the mix for seats
Bitesize Ballot – Dublin: Ding-dongs as Gerry Hutch, right-wing radicals and a few returning big names in the mix for seatsCapital is seen as the ‘cockpit of government’, so who will claim the 49 seats available? The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonaldFionnán Sheahan Yesterday at 03:30The unpredictability of where the 174 seats will go in Election 2024 is summed up by the mixed picture in Dublin. The late Fianna Fáil minister Séamus Brennan, a renowned psephologist, used to call Dublin “the cockpit of any government” as a prospective taoiseach had to perform well there to take power.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 22:15 UTC
Election 2024: A guide on how to register, how to vote and how the count works
Here is everything you need to know about how to register to vote, how the voting system works and how ballots are counted. The last date to register to vote in the general election is Tuesday, November 12th. To vote in a general election, you must be:Over 18 years of age;An Irish or British citizen;Resident in Ireland;Listed on the Register of Electors (Electoral Register). To vote in a general election, you must go to a polling station on the day of the election (polling day). The voter’s first preference vote – the candidate they give their number 1 vote to – is most important and is always counted.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 20:29 UTC
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 20:14 UTC
Gators fall to West in home contest
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Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 19:52 UTC
Lions Club children's book donated to Tullamore Hospital
John Lyons, Tullamore Lions Club presenting copies of The Lions the Bees and the Bogs’ to Aisling Pickering, staff nurse, Shannon Ward, Tullamore Hospital, with from left Sheila Knightly, Friends of Tullamore Hospital; Larry Fleming, President Tullamore Lions Club; Caitriona Quirke, CNMI ED; Michael Carroll, Tullamore Lions Club and Laura Doheny and Bernie Mann, Friends of Tullamore Hospital. Lions Club children's book donated to Tullamore HospitalPrevious Next Image 1 of 1 Midlands-based author of the Tullamore Lions Club publication ‘The Lions, the Bees and the Bogs’ Dolores Keaveney, pictured with Olympic boxer and Team Ireland athlete, Grainne Walsh, who launched the book in Esker Arts Centre last week. Following on from last week's successful launch of a children's book inspired by a peatland conservation project undertaken by Tullamore Lions Club, members of the club presented copies of the book to the children's ward at the Midlands Regional Hospital in the town this week. Tullamore Lions Club members, John Lyons and Michael Carroll, along with President Larry Fleming, were on hand at the Midland Regional Hospital in the town this week to present copies of the book to the staff of the children's ward. They were joined at the special presentation by members of the Friends of Tullamore Hospital.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 19:42 UTC
Athlone Carraig Donn named Fashion Store of the Year
Carraig Donn Athlone staff celebrating the Fashion Store of the Year prize. Athlone Carraig Donn named Fashion Store of the YearCarraig Donn in Athlone has been chosen as the winner of the Fashion Store of the Year category at the AIB Merchant Services Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2024. This award means to the world to us as we enter our 60th year in business in 2025.”Carraig Donn Athlone is a store of over 3000 square feet, which offers a unique shopping experience. The Athlone team regularly hosts customer events in store with VIP guests and social media stars in attendance. Carraig Donn plans to celebrate the award in style with an exciting programme of events planned.
Source:Irish Independent
November 08, 2024 19:30 UTC
Local insurance company celebrates major industry award
Brady Insurance, which has offices in Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin, is celebrating a major industry award. The long established insurance company was honoured with the 'Commercial Lines Expert Broker 2024' award at this year's Broker Expert Awards held at the Mansion House in Dublin last night. In a social media post, Brady Insurance thanked its clients for their ongoing support and to its dedicated team for their hard work and commitment to excellence. "This achievement reflects our passion for delivering the best service in the industry. Here’s to continued success together!," said the message.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 19:00 UTC
Hospital overcrowding: Nearly 400 patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals
Michael BoltonThe latest figures from the Irish Midwives and Nurses Organisation show there are 399 people waiting for a bed in hospitals on Friday. Some 296 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while 103 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals. The hospital with the highest number of patients without a bed is University Hospital Limerick, with 88 patients being treated on trolleys. 35 of those patients are in the emergency department, with 53 elsewhere in the hospital. Cork University Hospital has 40 people on trolleys, with 36 people in the emergency department.
Source:The Herald
November 08, 2024 19:00 UTC