Sligo-Leitrim constituency profile: A good weathervane of how impactful Independent Ireland will be in 2024 election
Election 2024: the Sligo-Leitrim constituency is largely unchanged despite the radical surgery done elsewhereOutgoing TDs: Marian Harkin (Ind); Martin Kenny (SF); Marc MacSharry (Ind – retiring); Frank Feighan (FG)Who are the candidates running in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency? Another constituency that is largely unchanged despite the radical surgery done elsewhere. The retirement of former Fianna Fáil TD (now independent) Marc MacSharry provides the only possibility for significant change. It’s a good weathervane here of how impactful Independent Ireland will be in these elections. This is another constituency with minimal changes, despite radical surgery elsewhere.
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 20:14 UTC
Murder accused told gardaí 'I did him with his own weapons', trial hears
Defence lawyers have said that Mr Murphy admits stabbing Mr Kavanagh, thereby causing his death. Mr Kavanagh was on the first floor and the accused man lived next door to him. Mr Murphy told her he was taking a dog for a walk and she noted he had an ‘Under Armour’ bag with him. She said when he was discovered with the weapons and bloody clothes, Mr Murphy told Garda Rochfort: “Yeah look, I done that, I’ll tell youse what happened”. “I’m sick of his carry on.”According to Garda Rochfort, Mr Murphy continued: "I hope he was taken out in coroners' bags.
Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 19:50 UTC
Large turnout for public meeting opposing Athlone refugee accommodation project
Large turnout for public meeting opposing Athlone refugee accommodation projectThere was a large turnout at a public meeting in Athlone's Radisson Blu Hotel on Tuesday night, which was organised in opposition to plans to accommodate 1,000 male asylum seekers on a site in the Lissywollen areaApproximately 300 people were in attendance at the meeting, which was organised by a group called Athlone Stands Together. Athlone Mayor Cllr Frankie Keena was among those who addressed the gathering and he told the Westmeath Independent there was a lot of annoyance and concern in the air on the night. "I've always stated that Athlone has opened its doors down through the years to help migrants coming into the town. "The people of Athlone stood together to raise their concerns about the ongoing work for the new IPA (international protection applicant) centre currently being built within Athlone." On its 'Athlone Stands Together' Facebook page, the group said it would be organising a peaceful protest outside the Lissywollen site, starting from tomorrow (Friday).
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 19:31 UTC
Inside Rugby: Why Ireland can overtake the All Blacks as the game's biggest brand
OPINIONThe question, even just eight years ago, that everybody had about Ireland was ‘would they ever beat the All Blacks?’. Now, they have done it five times, and the question is how long before they become the biggest brand in world rugby – bigger, more commercially powerful and successful than the All Blacks? My answer is probably 10 years, certainly within 20 for the simple reason that Ireland aren’t selling a rugby team to the world, they are selling themselves. And here lies the problem for New Zealand Rugby – it’s selling a rugby team to the world, one that comes with its own highly-defined values, but its identity is distinct and different to that of New Zealand. How are Kiwis presenting themselves to the world via rugby and the All Blacks?
Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 19:21 UTC
Man jailed for 'people smuggling' friend into Ireland
Jessica MageeA 26-year-old man has been jailed for people smuggling after he helped a friend get into Ireland earlier this year in breach of immigration regulations. The court heard that Ahmetay and his friend, both from Albania, were stopped by gardaí at Terminal One, Dublin Airport after they arrived on a flight from Italy. Garda Pat Murry told Marc Thompson Grolimund BL, prosecuting, that Ahmetay’s friend gave a false name and produced a false Bulgarian passport. Both men were interviewed separately, and the first man told gardaí he was an old school friend of Ahmetay’s and was seeking entry into the State under a false passport. The court heard Ahmetay had achieved good GSCE results and had a number of FETAC awards in technology and applied science.
Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 18:52 UTC
Athlone's Lorraine is named Westmeath family carer of the year
Pictured from left to right are Rhys Rafferty; Anthony Rafferty; Netwatch Westmeath Family Carer of the Year Lorraine Dunning Rafferty, and Amy Kelly, Community Support Manager, Family Carers Ireland. Athlone's Lorraine is named Westmeath family carer of the yearAthlone woman Lorraine Dunning Rafferty has been named as this year's Netwatch Westmeath Family Carer of the Year. The countywide recognition for Lorraine was announced today (Thursday) by Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers. Family carers play a critical role in our society and each week provide 19 million hours in unpaid work. "As a society, we must do much more to ensure that family carers are properly recognised, valued and supported to care safely for their loved ones at home," said Ms Kelly.
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 18:12 UTC
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Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 18:10 UTC
Heat hazards responsible for more than half of all climate-related deaths in last five years
Heat-related hazards led to more than half of all weather and climate-related deaths in the last five years, a new report has said. The State of Climate Services report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) explores the current state of play and also documents the progress that has been made in the last five years. However, heat-related hazards became the leading cause of death, accounting for 57% of the total reported weather, water, and climate-related deaths globally. Too few nations are creating tailored climate services, and there are still significant gaps in the coverage of observing networks in least developed countries and small island developing states. Provisionally, Wednesday's highest temperature from all 25 primary stations was recorded at Phoenix Park, Dublin, with 19.2C.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 07, 2024 18:00 UTC
Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongsBy Ed Elliot, PA, DublinIreland launch their Autumn Nations Series fixtures with Friday evening’s mouthwatering clash against New Zealand. The All Blacks, who knocked Andy Farrell’s men out of last year’s Rugby World Cup, arrive in Dublin on the back of a 24-22 win against England. Aside from that agonising 28-24 quarter-final defeat in Paris, Ireland have had New Zealand’s number during the Farrell era. While victory on Friday evening cannot make up for the heartbreak suffered at Stade de France, Ireland will be eager to right some wrongs. Head coach Robertson, who replaced Ian Foster after the Kiwis finished runners-up at the World Cup, has been forced into two changes.
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 17:55 UTC
All Blacks v Ireland: Rieko Ioane ready to move on from Ireland feud
Rieko Ioane has taken to social media as the Irish-All Blacks rivalry reaches a new height. The last time the two sides clashed in Paris, the All Blacks ended Ireland’s 17-game winning streak with a 28-24 win. Speaking about Ireland, who could lose their number one ranking this weekend, Ioane said the sides have similar style of play. We’ve seen some great matches in the past, often going past the 80 minutes.”“We’ve certainly touched on, how big the occasion is playing Ireland at Aviva,” he added. All Blacks v Ireland, Saturday 9.10amLive commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.
Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 17:44 UTC
Justin Paul Peters Obituary
Let the family know you are thinking of themJustin Paul Peters departed this earthly world on November 2, 2024. Justin was born on November 16, 1975 in Evansville IN to Brenda (Seiler) Peters and Steven Peters of Boonville, IN. Justin attended school at Boonville and went to college at Indiana State University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. Parents, Brenda and Steven Peters of Evansville, his brother, Jerid and Ashley (Skelton) Peters, nieces, Riley and Avery Peters of Gentryville, Olivia Benner of Lafayette, IN, grandmother, Peggy Seiler and godmother, Donnna Seiler. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Peters, cousins Brandy and Angela and his beloved companion Pilate.
Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 17:04 UTC
CSX to bring music, holiday cheer with Santa Train in Erwin
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Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 16:40 UTC
Independent Ireland Select Two More General Election Candidates
A sitting TD and a councillor will see their names on the ballot. Independent Ireland has selected two more candidates to run in the upcoming General Election. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is seeking re-election in the Roscommon-Galway constituency and Councillor Declan Geraghty aims to secure a seat in Galway-East. Deputy Fitzmarice first secured his Dáil seat in the 2014 Roscommon-South Leitrim by-election and plans to remain focused on championing rural issues. Meanwhile Mr Geraghty, who previously served as the Ballinasloe Cathaoirleach, wants to tackle key issues such as rural crime and dwindling Garda numbers.
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 16:40 UTC
Shop 5 editor-approved early Black Friday deals at Michael Kors, Our Place, Amazon
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Source:The Herald
November 07, 2024 16:39 UTC
Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis land first England call-ups
Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis land first England call-upsBy Jonathan Veal, PANewcastle left-back Lewis Hall and Southampton centre-half Taylor Harwood-Bellis were given first England call-ups in interim boss Lee Carsley’s final squad. And he has named uncapped defensive duo Hall and Harwood-Bellis in his 26-man group. Hall has impressed for Newcastle this season, playing in all 10 Premier League games and could provide an answer to England’s left-back problems. Harwood-Bellis has also been an ever-present for Saints and has impressed amid a difficult start to life back in the Premier League for his club. Carsley said: “They’re both players who have played a lot of minutes this season and have shown they can consistently play in the Premier League at a high level.
Source:Irish Independent
November 07, 2024 15:58 UTC