‘They are loud, pretty boisterous, the Galway people. It will be good’ – Leinster leader Caelan Doris relishing challenge
Leinster captain Caelan Doris after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match against Munster at Croke Park last Saturday. Photo: Seb Daly/SportsfileCaptaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country. Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban. Then, having been appointed Leinster Rugby captain for the new season, he has gone on to guide them to a perfect start to their BKT URC campaign, with 20 points from 20. “But I’ve got a very good leadership group around me and the coaches are world class as well, so it’s been good.
Source:Irish Independent
October 18, 2024 14:32 UTC
Explained: The rule changes in the Football Interprovincial Series
Explained: The rule changes in the Football Interprovincial SeriesMichael BoltonAfter much debate as to how the game should be changed, the new football rules will be seen in action this weekend in the Football Interprovincial Series. Kick outsThe kick-out would be taken from the 20 metre line and must go beyond the 40-metre arc. If an opposition player interferes with the goalkeeper or intercepts the ball within the 40-metre arc then the ball will be brought forward 50 metres. Three up three backBoth teams must have a minimum of three players inside each 65 yard line. So, if you’re the defending team, you must keep three outfield players inside the opposition ’65 and defend with a maximum of 11 players outside it.
Source:Irish Independent
October 18, 2024 14:00 UTC
Sign supplier’s former director broke non-compete clause, court told
He had joined in 2011 as a director along with Jannetje Van Leeuwen and her partner Paul O’Mahony. “That deal fell through at the very end for reasons we are still not clear on,” Ms Van Leeuwen said in an affidavit seeking the injunction. The action is being brought by Zeahix Ltd, of which Ms Van Leeuwen is a director, and by Buildixe, of which she is secretary. Ms Van Leeuwen said Mr Upton told staff and customers that he was departing to “’explore new opportunities in the health-fitness sector”. “We were shocked to discover this betrayal by Gary,” Ms Van Leeuwen said.
Source:Irish Independent
October 18, 2024 13:37 UTC
Man arrested after car hijacked at knifepoint in Dublin
Man arrested after car hijacked at knifepoint in DublinBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAGardaí have made an arrest after a car was hijacked at knifepoint in Dublin in the early hours of Friday morning. A man was in his car stopped at traffic lights in the Clondalkin area when he was approached by another man brandishing a knife. Gardaí located the car unoccupied and the suspect, a man aged in his 30s, was arrested nearby. The man is being detained at a Garda station in west Dublin under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. An appeal for witnesses has been issued, particularly to anyone who was travelling on Belgard Road or the Clondalkin area between 2am and 3am.
Source:Irish Independent
October 18, 2024 12:47 UTC
Didcot sexual assault: CCTV released by police officers
An investigation was launched after the incident on September 18 this year in the Broadway area. The victim, a woman, was approached by a man who put his arms around her and kissed her on the side of the head. (Image: TVP)READ MORE: Woman, 27, disqualified after drink driving with child in the carA description of the offender was not released but police have released a CCTV image. Police staff investigator Nathan Dewey, of the Assessment and Investigation Unit said: “I am releasing this image as I believe the man pictured may have vital information that can assist this investigation. “If this person is you, or you recognise him, please contact us on 101 or report online, quoting reference 43240453722.”
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 12:12 UTC
Lady Hornets finish as regional runners-up
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Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 12:09 UTC
Wind warning issued as Storm Ashley nears Ireland
Update:Friday, 9.30am – Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for Co Clare following on from an Advisory issued by the weather service yesterday. - Advertisement -Forecasters say Storm Ashley will bring strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides. Drive with dipped headlights at all times to ensure that you are visible and that you can see other road users. Thursday: Yesterday Met Éireann’s Weather Warning Alerting Service issued an advisory for this weekend which could see high winds and coastal flooding. Wind warnings expected Saturday night and into Sunday.”“This Friday, a brief period of heavy rain and strong winds across the country is expected.
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 11:24 UTC
AI-generated child sex abuse content increasingly found on open web – watchdog
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which finds and removes child sexual abuse content from the internet, said in the past six months alone it had seen more reports of AI-generated abuse content than in the 12 months prior to that. According to the IWF’s figures, more than half of the AI-generated content found in the past six months was hosted on servers in two countries – Russia and the United States. “The protection of children and the prevention of AI abuse imagery must be prioritised by legislators and the tech industry above any thought of profit. “Law enforcement is committed to finding and prosecuting online child abusers, wherever they are. “We continue to work closely with the National Crime Agency, Government and industry to harness technology which will help us to fight online child sexual abuse and exploitation.”
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 11:12 UTC
Storm Ashley named as strong winds and rain set to batter UK
Storm Ashley will initially impact Ireland before reaching the UK early on Sunday morning. "These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption. "It is important that people stay up to date with the latest forecast and our warnings.”Amber and yellow weather warnings issued amid Storm AshleyAmber and yellow weather warnings have been issued for Sunday and Monday, for various parts of the UK due to Storm Ashley. What different Met Office warnings meanTo see the full list of places affected visit the Met Office website. While Mavis is named after Mavis Hinds, who worked on the earliest Met Office computers.
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 10:57 UTC
Silver Beach playground on the move to Eau Claire parks
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Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 10:10 UTC
Leaders Liverpool face their first big test in Chelsea
Liverpool manager Arne Slot enjoyed a record-breaking start to his tenure at Anfield but was measured in his response, saying they have yet to face a top side. That is all about to change with the visit of in-form Chelsea on Sunday. Liverpool have 18 points after seven games, having scored 13 goals and conceded two, to stand a point ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, while Chelsea are fourth on 14. "I looked at the league table and ‘OK, which teams did we face and in which position are they? Are they in the top half or the bottom?’" Slot said of his side’s schedule so far.
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 09:24 UTC
Boohoo boss to step down as it launches strategic review
It came as the fast fashion retailer also announced another slump in sales and struck a new refinancing deal. On Friday, Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle said he has informed the company’s board that he will step down from his role after five years. In the update to shareholders, Boohoo also said it is launching a strategic review of potential options to improve shareholder value, increasing speculation regarding a potential break-up of the business. It came as the company also reported that revenues dropped by 15% to £620 million for the six months to August 31. It reported that sales by gross merchandise value (GMV) were down 7% to £1.18 billion for the half-year.
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 08:27 UTC
Rangers starlet 'picks' Scotland over USA national team
The 16-year-old has played for both the country of his birth and the United States of America up until this point. However, the Daily Record reports that the talented teenager has decided to commit to Scotland. Smith has accepted a call-up to the Scotland Under-17s set-up. Read more:Meanwhile, Ryan Kent has had his contract terminated at Fenerbahce by mutual agreement just 16 months into a four-year deal. In a statement posted on social media, the club wrote: "The contract of Ryan Kent, one of the players of the Professional Football A Team, has been mutually terminated."
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 07:28 UTC
Rebecca Ferguson ‘tried reaching out’ to X Factor co-star Liam Payne
The singer-songwriter, who appeared in the final of The X Factor with One Direction in 2010, said she was “in denial, shocked and hurt” after Payne fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ferguson said she had attempted to contact Payne “last Saturday” as she said she could see he was struggling. Discussing her time with Payne on The X Factor, she continued: “When we all lived together, and we toured together, we were like a family. Rebecca Ferguson said Liam Payne was ‘young, innocent and unaffected by fame’ when she first met him on The X Factor (Matt Crossick/PA)“So I just keep picturing that young boy, I just keep picturing how happy he was. It comes after Ferguson posted a statement on X, describing Payne as “young, innocent and unaffected by fame” when they met at London Euston train station and shared a taxi together to the X Factor studio.
Source:The Herald
October 18, 2024 07:26 UTC
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas, post-mortem examination finds
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas, post-mortem examination findsBy Kerri-Ann Roper and Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment EditorFormer One Direction member Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and “internal and external haemorrhage," as a result of a fall from the balcony of a hotel’s third-floor, a post-mortem examination report has said. A press release from Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No 16 said it would be investigating the incident as an “inconclusive death” after the conclusions of the report. Police officers and the emergency services found Payne dead at the scene and his body was transferred to the judicial morgue. The prosecutor’s office indicated the musician was alone when the fall occurred and said he appeared to be “going through some kind of outbreak due to substance abuse”. One Direction was formed in 2010, with Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, after they individually auditioned for The X Factor.
Source:Irish Independent
October 18, 2024 06:06 UTC