Obituaries in Oct. 10, 2024, edition
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Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 21:20 UTC
Late Late Show to feature Dara Ó Briain and performance from The Coronas
Late Late Show to feature Dara Ó Briain and performance from The CoronasEva OsborneIrish comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain will drop by to chat with host Patrick Kielty on this week's Late Late show, with The Coronas performing a song from their new album. Ó Briain will talk about his new show, Re:Creation, as well as his jam-packed summer of sport and the one piece of music that has haunted him at every turn. Also featuring on this week's show will be broadcaster, author, jewellery designer and self-described messer Angela Scanlon. Galway hurler Joe Canning will be in the studio as his new book "My Story", with Vincent Hogan, is published. Victim of coercive control, Nicola Hanney will also sit down with Kielty on Friday night.
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 21:13 UTC
World's wildlife populations in 'free fall' due to human activity, report says
Nature is in "free fall" as a result of human activity, with global wildlife populations falling by nearly three quarters in 50 years, conservationists warn. The latest edition of the Living Planet Index compiled by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) warns monitored global populations of amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles have seen an average decline of 73% in 50 years. The declines have been driven by human activities such as habitat destruction for food production, and are now being compounded by climate change. The Living Planet Index, which draws on data from 35,000 population trends and 5,495 species shows Latin America and the Caribbean have seen the fastest declines in wildlife, with average wildlife populations drop 95% in 50 years. The report highlights tumbling populations for creatures from nesting female hawksbill turtles in the Great Barrier Reef to Amazon pink river dolphins in Brazil.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 10, 2024 20:27 UTC
More road diversions in place at Porvorim, Sangolda
Team HeraldPANJIM: The North Goa District Magistrate has announced more road diversions for all types of vehicular traffic at Porvorim and Sangolda in view of construction of ongoing elevated corridor at Porvorim. At Sangolda junction to Dr Sidney Pinto’s residence (Sector 3), the vehicular traffic shall not be diverted and the traffic shall move on the existing NH-66 and six metres wide road shall be made available on either side, beyond the barricading. At CH: 511.920 to 512.340 Mall de Goa to Delfino Junction (Sector 4), the vehicular traffic shall be diverted near Mall de Goa on the road leading to Chatrapati Shivaji Statue and thereafter on Vishwanath Lawande road (existing service road). The District Magistrate has also notified the closure of old road approaching to Teachers Training College at alto Porvorim near IHM, Bardez and to divert the vehicular traffic from new road i.e. road constructed from Mall De Goa, Porvorim to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Alto-Porvorim.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 20:07 UTC
Scottish footwear guru provides VIP healing for bodies and soles
There are Sneakers ER agents working in the Middle East and partnering with END clothing label across their European stores. Sneakers ER refurbishes 300 pairs a week, employing a staff of 20, and also buy trainers with potential for a second life. Prestige department store Selfridges has two Sneakers ER outlets in their London and Manchester branches, with plans for another in Birmingham. “Sneakers ER in London honestly couldn’t be any busier. And while the average punter at Sneakers ER doesn’t have that luxury, they understand the affection people hold for the brands on their feet.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 19:40 UTC
Taoiseach: Ireland sees historic parallels with ‘struggle of Palestinian people’
The leaders discussed the ongoing war in the Middle East and Mr Harris expressed to the students that Ireland had its own history of conflict. Drawing parallels with the conflict in Northern Ireland, the Taoiseach said that Irish people believed “that peace is always possible”. Mr Harris said: “When we speak up about the terrible conflict ongoing in the Middle East we are watching our own history reflected back at us and remembering our own story of suffering. “And therefore, there are real parallels that we can see in the plight and the struggle of the Palestinian people.”Reflecting on his trip, Mr Harris said he is “very grateful” to have spent a significant amount of time with Mr Biden. “But we also had an opportunity to discuss the role that we need the United States to continue to play in terms of the Good Friday Agreement on the prosperity agenda.”
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 18:49 UTC
Committee seeks minutes of DUP minister’s meeting with group representing loyalist paramilitaries
Committee seeks minutes of DUP minister’s meeting with group representing loyalist paramilitariesBy David Young and Rebecca Black, PAA DUP minister’s Assembly scrutiny committee is to formally request the minutes of his meeting with a group that includes representatives of loyalist paramilitary gangs. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons met the Loyalist Communities Council (LCC) on Wednesday. He became the second DUP minister to have discussions with the council in recent weeks after Education minister Paul Givan met the umbrella group in September. The issue was raised during Thursday morning’s meeting of the Committee for Communities, which scrutinises the work of the minister and his department. Last week, Mr Givan defended holding the meeting but he made clear no one would dictate to him what decisions he should make.
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 18:47 UTC
Is TSB down? Bank apologies to customers amid problems
Many TSB customers have reported that the mobile banking service is not working with 58%, while online baking has 28% of reported problems and 14% facing issues with the mobile login. Bank issues updateSome TSB customers took to the social media site, X (formerly Twitter) to share that they were having trouble with the app this morning. At 8.33am, TSB took to X to issue an apology and update with customers, sharing: "We're sorry that some of our customers are facing problems accessing our services this morning. Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is “where people go when services don’t work.”We're sorry that some of our customers are facing problems accessing our services this morning. — TSB (@TSB) October 10, 2024The website monitors disruptions to various key services including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 17:34 UTC
Police-recorded religious hate crime up by 25% after Israel-Hamas conflict
There were a total of 10,484 religious hate crime offences recorded by police in the year to March, up 25% from 8,370 the previous year. Such crimes against Muslims accounted for almost two in five (38%) of all religious hate crimes in that period. “The more than doubling of reported antisemitic hate crime and the significant increase in Islamophobic hate crime are very serious. Disability hate crimes were down by almost a fifth (18%), to 11,719 from 14,285, while hate crimes against transgender people were down by 2% to 4,780 from 4,889. Race hate crimes still accounted for the majority of police-recorded hate crimes, as with previous years.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 17:27 UTC
Man jailed for setting fire to house of man who previously assaulted him
Eimear DoddA man who set a fire outside the home of an acquaintance who had previously assaulted him has been jailed for 12 months. The court heard the injured party was in his third-floor apartment when he heard a bang on his front door. When interviewed, Jordan made full admissions and told gardaí that the injured party had previously assaulted him. Jordan told gardaí he didn't want to kill the injured party, but wanted him gone from the apartment block. He confirmed that the injured party in this case was later charged with assault and received a 12-month suspended sentence.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 16:49 UTC
Forget pumpkin patches, try an autumnal farmers' market instead
Tom Booth, co-founder of East Neuk Market Garden, says: “At this time of year, leafy greens like kale, chard and spinach really come into their own as well as cauliflowers and cabbages. “East Neuk Market Garden grows lots of fun varieties of squash to play with, long curls of tromboncino, dense sweet uchiki kuri, fun to look at and to eat. The market garden grows an incredible variety of radicchio in the Autumn. Fourth Saturday of the month, The Square, Kelsofacebook.com/KelsoFarmersMarketEdinburgh Farmers’ MarketSince 2000, Saturday in Edinburgh has been market day. Castle Terrace, every Saturdayedinburghfarmersmarket.co.ukAutumn Market at Wildwoodz, InvernessThis autumn celebration in the woods offers something a wee bit different.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 16:16 UTC
Offaly’s 70km Grand Canal greenway is officially opened
Minister James Lawless, accompanied by Cathaoirleach Cllr Tony McCormack, Ella Henson and Darragh Jordan, 5th year students in Gallen Community School, on a scenic cycle on the newly opened 70km Grand Canal Greenway in Ferbane. Offaly’s 70km Grand Canal greenway is officially openedThe full Grand Canal Greenway through Offaly, stretching from Edenderry to Shannon Harbour, has been officially opened. The Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Tony McCormack, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless carried out the official opening of the 70-kilometre Grand Canal Greenway on Thursday. At the opening ceremony, Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council Cllr Tony McCormack expressed his pride in the Grand Canal Greenway’s inauguration. Construction is also progressing on Offaly County Council’s first significant Trailhead amenity at Ballycommon, featuring 52 parking spaces and other facilities.
Source:Irish Independent
October 10, 2024 15:39 UTC
Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space
By Rebecca Black, PABlue-green algae on Lough Neagh is set to be observed from space. The £360,000 (€430,000) Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is in collaboration with NI SPACE and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera). Robert Hill, NI Space cluster manager, said satellites can give a unique perspective and provide a rich layer of information to add to existing knowledge and understanding of environmental ecosystems. Daera minister Andrew Muir welcomed the move alongside work under way as part of the Lough Neagh Action Plan. “I look forward to seeing how this SBRI competition can complement the work already being undertaken in the Executive’s Lough Neagh Action Plan.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 15:16 UTC
Ellan Fraser says journey towards LA 2028 has already started
Fraser, 20, is one of Great Britain’s most promising wheelchair basketball players, lighting up the court for Worcester Wolves. I think they still put their best into it and it was lovely to see them put what we practised into play. “I've already started working towards 2028. They are nominated to SportsAid by the national governing bodies of more than 60 sports based on set criteria from each. “It's been super helpful with things like expenses and with the Aldi voucher, I literally used that for my food shop,” she added.
Source:The Herald
October 10, 2024 14:28 UTC