'Serious business': influencer degree launches in Ireland
It's a job that didn't exist until recently but becoming an influencer is an ever more popular career path among Gen-Z youth in the modern era of social media. After two years of development the course -- a four-year-long bachelor's degree in "Content Creation and Social Media" -- received accreditation and welcomed its first intake of 15 students last month. On the state-of-the-art campus, students chatted, took selfies and scrolled their social media feeds on smartphones during a break between classes. - 'Serious business' -Degree modules include creative video and storytelling psychology, entrepreneurship, celebrity studies, storytelling psychology, data analytics, and podcasting. "Yes, influencer posts on social media may sometimes be frivolous, but the actual business is not, it is a very serious business," she added.
Source:Irish Independent
October 22, 2024 06:48 UTC
Lady Lions top Fayetteville to open campaign
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Source:The Herald
October 22, 2024 06:04 UTC
The Franchise review: This limp superhero movie satire is the biggest let-down of the year
The Franchise begins on Sky Comedy on Monday, October 21There’s no shortage of quality either behind or in front of the camera on The Franchise (Sky Comedy, episodes one to three, Monday, October 21), HBO’s satire of superhero movie-making. The series’ creator and lead writer is Jon Brown, a triple-Emmy winner who’s penned episodes of Peep Show, Succession, Veep and many more. In short, The Franchise is a series with talent to burn. And that’s exactly what it does: burns it on material that’s never as sharp or funny as it should be. It’s obvious from the outset that The Franchise’s fictional movie company Maximum Studios is DC’s bitter rival Marvel in all but name.
Source:Irish Independent
October 22, 2024 04:33 UTC
Legendary Roscommon barber hangs up his scissors today after 52 years in business
Today, Tuesday, will be a very emotional one for the much loved Roscommon personality, Paddy Joe Burke, as he marks his final day in business after 52 years of barbering. Paddy Joe started cutting hair at the age of 17, and moved to his famous barber shop in Church Street, Roscommon Town, in 1974. For five decades, the fanatical Roscommon GAA supporter has enjoyed interacting with many customers from all walks of life. It has been a privilege to meet and listen to some of the most wonderful people anyone could meet,” he said. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be a big day of celebration of his time in business, including a special haircut for his very first customer, Fuerty native Martin Mulhern, who now lives in Westmeath.
Source:The Herald
October 22, 2024 00:16 UTC
Meet Ryan Holiday: The marketer who became the modern godfather of Stoicism
The ancient Stoic philosophers don’t know it, but their chief marketing officer is an American named Ryan Holiday. “I think people think Stoicism is the absence of emotion, but I think it’s closer to smiling through adversity and the ups and downs of life. It’s tempting to think that it’s self-help repackaged for men, but Holiday maintains that his work attracts a gender-balanced audience. “I do fear that there’s not a lot of good guidance for men out there, and I think Stoicism is great for that. The way that people think about me because of Stoicism is how I think about the Stoics.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 22, 2024 00:14 UTC
Ask Allison: My daughter has put on a lot of weight recently. She’s gorgeous but I’m worried about her health
Ask Allison: My daughter has put on a lot of weight recently. She’s gorgeous but I’m worried about her healthAllison Keating answers your queries about life and relationshipsExpress your worries in a gentle and compassionate manner. Image: GettyAllison Keating Yesterday at 03:30Question: My daughter has always been on the chunkier side — she has been a size 14 since she was about 16 and gorgeous with it. She moved to Dublin to go to college in September and has piled on the weight. I am not at all concerned about what she looks like — she is a stunning girl at any size — but I am worried about her health.
Source:Irish Independent
October 21, 2024 23:37 UTC
Two local players nominated for International Player of the Year
Under 15 Girls' Schools International Player of the YearTwo local players nominated for International Player of the YearTwo local players have been nominated for International Player of the Year today, Monday, October 21. Athlone native Sophie Byrne, and Ballymahon's Mia Murtagh are both up for the prestigious Under 15 Girls' Schools International Player of the Year award. Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone stalwart Sophie had a wonderful season for the Under 15 Girls' International team. Ballymahon student Mia had a tremendous outing with the Under 15 Girls' Republic of Ireland Schools last season. She captained the Republic of Ireland against Northern Ireland in the final day of the Bob Docherty Cup while clinching the Player of the Match accolade that afternoon.
Source:Irish Independent
October 21, 2024 22:26 UTC
Dún na Sí Heritage Park transforms into terror trail
Dún na Sí Heritage Park transforms into terror trailDún na Sí Heritage Park is happy to present its annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 26. The heritage park will be transformed into a Trail of Terror, promising a night filled with traditional Irish tales of underworld creatures. Each year, a dedicated group of passionate volunteers let their imaginations run wild to create a thrilling experience for all. Excitingly, this year's event introduces a new approach aimed at making it just as attractive for first-time visitors as it is for loyal attendees. Book your tickets, throw on your best costumes and embark on a journey filled with chills, thrills, and unforgettable scares!
Source:Irish Independent
October 21, 2024 22:26 UTC
Athlone's Aidan honoured once again for top customer service
Athlone's Aidan honoured once again for top customer serviceThe outstanding customer service provided by Athlone Irish Rail worker Aidan Fallon has been recognised for the second year in a row. A popular and friendly member of staff at Athlone railway station, Aidan was selected as the the overall winner nationally in the Customer Experience (CX) category for Irish Rail station staff. He was presented with his award at Iarnród Éireann's second annual CX Awards, held on October 15 last at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This follows on from the local man being named as a regional winner and finalist in the in-station Customer Experience category at the inaugural CX Awards event in September 2023. "For me, Aidan is the model customer service agent," said Mr Curran.
Source:Irish Independent
October 21, 2024 20:24 UTC
'The worst violation': Man jailed for rape and coercive control of his wife
Niamh O'DonoghueA Portuguese man has been jailed for eight years at the Central Criminal Court for the rape and coercive control of his wife. Sergio Correia (48), of Front Street, Ardara, Co Donegal, was convicted by a jury of two counts of anal rape and one count of coercive control of Kathleen Correia in 2019. “The worst violation a husband can commit against his wife is to rape, abuse, objectify and degrade her. The court heard the couple met when Kathleen was on holidays in Portugal in 2006, and they later moved to Ireland. The first night the couple had vaginal sex but the second night he started pleading for anal sex, the court heard.
Source:The Herald
October 21, 2024 18:36 UTC
Lions dominate Fayetteville in season debut
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Source:The Herald
October 21, 2024 18:22 UTC
Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules – Irish watchdog
Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett said that it marked the end of the era of self-regulation of social media. She said: “We really want to see a step change in how the platforms have been behaving. But he added: “Coimisiun na Mean is not a content regulator… we’re not a censor. “We do hear a lot about reporting fatigue, and we ask people to try and get over that. “If you’re unhappy, will you flag something, with the response you can get, you can come to Coimisiun na Mean and raise a complaint.
Source:The Herald
October 21, 2024 16:53 UTC
Major medical regulation conference expected to be ‘self-financed’ – Council
The Medical Council is set to host a major international conference on medical regulation, which is expected to be “self-financing”. The 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation will take place in Dublin in September 2025. A Medical Council spokesperson told the Medical Independent: “The conference is expected to be self-financing, funded by registration fees and sponsorship. The Medical Council is the only full member in Ireland, while CORU is a partner member. According to the Medical Council, IAMRA membership facilitates collaboration with international colleagues in medical regulation.
Source:Irish Independent
October 21, 2024 16:47 UTC
Flood warnings remain as Storm Ashley lashes Britain and Ireland
The first named storm of the season also forced the postponement of several sporting fixtures. The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, in place across England, including along the south Cornwall coast and large parts of the River Severn. In Scotland, the Scottish Environment Flood Agency had 47 flood warnings in place with eight issued by Natural Resources Wales. The Met Office said winds will ease slightly as Storm Ashley moves north-east on Monday, with a mix of scattered showers and sunny spells expected in its wake. The weather is likely to turn “unsettled” later in the week, bringing possible heavy rain and strong winds once more.
Source:The Herald
October 21, 2024 16:30 UTC