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Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 22:42 UTC
Children can 'meet a pilot' in Edenderry Library next week
Children can 'meet a pilot' in Edenderry Library next weekA 'meet a pilot' event for children under the age of 12 will take place in Edenderry Library next week. Pilot Lorna Bagnall will talk to the children about her chosen career when she visits the library on Thursday, August 15, at 11am. The library can be contacted at: (046) 9731028. The 'meet the pilot' event is part of a summer series which has been giving local children a chance to meet with people working in various occupations, including a Garda, a firefighter and a nurse. A 'meet the librarians' event is also being planned and will take place the following Thursday, August 22, at 11am.
Source:Irish Independent
August 06, 2024 21:39 UTC
High Street lenders must be better prepared for a financial crisis, Bank of England warns
High Street lenders must improve their crisis plans to prepare for a potential collapse, the Bank of England said yesterday. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Standard Chartered were among those told that they need to be more prepared for a potential failure. Standard Chartered was singled out as having a ‘shortcoming’ in its proposal to plan for the execution of its identified restructuring options. Threadneedle Street also identified that Standard Chartered, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Virgin Money UK had ‘areas for further enhancement’. The Bank’s executive director Ruth Smith said: ‘The findings provide ongoing reassurance a major bank could enter resolution safely if needed.
Source:Daily Mail
August 06, 2024 21:34 UTC
'Robust' demand sees oil giant Saudi Aramco pay a record $124bn in dividends this year
Gushing money: Aramco's dividends have been growing at an annual pace of roughly 30%Saudi Aramco confirmed it will pay more than $124billion in dividends this year as the oil giant warned the market was underestimating the demand for oil. Amin Nasser, chief executive of the world’s largest oil company, said: ‘We continue to be surprised on the upside in terms of demand. We see it from all markets in spite of what’s happening in the energy transition.’Aramco’s dividends have been growing at an annual pace of roughly 30 per cent, putting it on track for a record annual payout of $124.2billion. Rival ExxonMobil returned $32.4billion to shareholders in dividends and buybacks for 2023. Aramco’s financial results showed its net income for the three months to the end of June fell to $29billion, down from $30billion a year earlier.
Source:Daily Mail
August 06, 2024 21:33 UTC
Olympics Day 12: Mark English runs stunning 800m heat after Sarah Lavin qualifies for 100m hurdles semi-final
Photo: Reuters/Isabel InfantesIreland's Stephanie Meadow of Team Ireland tees off on the first hole during day one of the women's individual stroke play at Le Golf National in Paris today. Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesIreland's Sarah Lavin after finishing second in her heat of the women's 100m hurdles heats at the Stade de France today. On the track, Sarah Lavin needs a top-three finish at 9.15am to qualify for the women’s 100m hurdles semi-finals. Donegal’s Mark English competes in the men’s 800m at 11.03am – having lowered his own Irish record in the event twice this season. At 7.45pm tonight, Rhasidat Adeleke looks for a 400m final place, with the top two semi-finals automatically advancing to the final.
Source:Irish Independent
August 06, 2024 21:13 UTC
Goal-crazy Milltown secure emphatic first round victory
Milltown’s Louise Kiernan about to be tackled by St Joseph’s duo Kayla McDonnell and Karen Keegan during the Westmeath LGFA Senior Championship game at Streamstown last Thursday. Goal-crazy Milltown secure emphatic first round victoryMilltown 6-12 St Joseph's 2-8A stunning 4-1 from Sarah ‘Scut’ Dillon tells only some of the story as Milltown got their championship title defence off to a strong start against newcomers St Joseph’s, on a fine evening in Streamstown last ThursdayThe fight for the Jack Lyster Memorial Cup began with last year's intermediate winners, St Joseph’s, facing reigning champions for the third time in succession, Milltown. Scorers - Milltown: S Dillon 4-1 (0-1f), G Byrne 0-5, L Slevin 0-4 (2f), O Sheerin, C Donohue 1-0 each, R Dillon, C Dillon 0-1 each. St Joseph’s: S Robbins 1-3 (1-0pen, 1f), C Elliffe 1-0, K Keegan 0-2, C McCormack, A Keegan, L Conlon 0-1 each. St Joseph’s: Emer Killian; Jennifer Barrett, Orla Robbins, Ellie Conway; Joyce Conway, Roisín Killian, Kayla McDonnell; Aoife Keegan, Claire Conlon; Lauryn McDonnell, Sinéad Robbins, Niamh Kearney; Síle Kearney, Karen Keegan, Keelin Robbins.
Source:Irish Independent
August 06, 2024 19:26 UTC
Blackrock raises stake in Bank of Ireland, while Goldman Sachs cuts holding in PTSB
Investment giant Blackrock, meanwhile, has lifted its holding in Bank of Ireland to just over 9pc from almost 8.8pc. Last week, Bank of Ireland – whose CEO is Myles O’Grady – announced that it had made a €1.1bn pre-tax profit in the first half of 2024. The State sold the last of its shares in Bank of Ireland in 2022. The bank is at a disadvantage compared with bigger rivals AIB and Bank of Ireland in the mortgage market. Bank of Ireland upgraded its earnings guidance for 2024 on the back of its first-half results.
Source:Irish Independent
August 06, 2024 19:07 UTC
Ireland quartet end seven-year journey to make history in women’s team pursuit
A seven-year journey which started with a talent identification scheme in 2017 reached a climax with a new national record of four minutes 12.447 seconds on the boards of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome. “We’re the first ever team pursuit to qualify for Ireland. “We have a Whatsapp group with our fitness coach and it’s called ‘4:12’, that’s been the target on the dartboard. Gillespie will ride in Sunday’s omnium, and also team up with Sharpe in the Madison on Friday. “I think we showed what we can do without even that facility so imagine what we could do when we have a pathway.
Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 18:04 UTC
Herald: Goa reacts to landmark ST Reservation Bill
06 Aug 2024| 07:02am ISTGoa reacts to landmark ST Reservation BillRay of hope for political reservation for ST communities as bill introduced in LSTeam HeraldPanjim: Tribal leaders in the State have welcomed the introduction of the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. In March this year, the Union Cabinet approved the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2024, informed Gaonkar. Finally after so many years Goa will be getting the political reservation for ST communities. Along with this the political reservation is important for the future generation. Before that we met Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, BJP State president Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Union Minister Shripad Naik in Delhi.
Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 17:28 UTC
Google loses landmark US antitrust case over search dominance
A US federal judge has ruled that Google spent billions of dollars on exclusive deals to maintain an illegal monopoly on search. The proceedings will now enter a second phase in which the court will determine what remedies Google needs to take. The second Google trial is set to begin next month. In one victory for Google, the judge found that it did not have monopoly power in the search advertising market as plaintiffs had alleged. Shares of Google parent Alphabet were down more than 4 per cent on Monday amid a broad sell-off in US markets.
Source:The Irish Times
August 06, 2024 17:24 UTC
Murder investigation launched after woman (89) found dead in Co Tipperary
David RaleighGardaí have launched a murder investigation after an elderly woman was found dead in her home in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, on Sunday. The victim was named locally as Josephine “Joan” Ray, aged 89. “It is a murder investigation, we are happy to classify it as that now,” said a senior Garda source. Details of how Ms Ray was killed were being kept under wrap by the Garda investigation team for “operational reasons”. However, a senior Garda source said while the murder investigation was at an early stage, gardaí did not believe any weapon was used.
Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 17:18 UTC
Despite what the BBC says, these are not 'UK riots'
The concurrency of the two events is instructive in addressing the vexed question of what it means to be British. That is because, despite repeated references to “UK riots” in certain newspapers, and even by the Prime Minister, what is happening strikes me as very much an English problem. If any Scottish reader thinks that I am exploiting the current situation to make a narrow, sectarian point, I would ask them to consider the following questions. When the rioters describe themselves as British nationalists, do you believe they speak for, or represent, you or your interests? If he does decide to come to Scotland, he may find the welcome is not what he expects or is used to receiving in other parts of the UK.
Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 16:32 UTC
National Heritage Week comes to Offaly
Birr Courthouse - a part of the Conservation Tour of BirrNational Heritage Week comes to Offalyby Emily SheehanWith National Heritage Week fast approaching, there are a variety of events organised in Offaly, offering an insight into the county's past. Building on the theme of Connections, Routes and Networks, there are 57 different events organised in Offaly as part of National Heritage Week. Conservation Tour of BirrOrganised by Birr 20|20 and Offaly County Council, a historic tour of Birr is to be held on Wednesday, August 21. The event is part of the Cross Community Brosna River Relay Initiative, organised by the Clara Heritage Society in partnership with Clara Tidy Towns and the Chamber of Commerce. The event will include inclusive art workshops for children with disabilities, and a group from the Ferbane branch of St. Hilda's, fostering inclusivity throughout Heritage week.
Source:Irish Independent
August 06, 2024 16:18 UTC
Paramilitary ‘element’ suspected in latest disorder in Belfast
Police came under sustained attack and the victim of a suspected hate crime is in a serious condition in hospital after violence in Belfast on Monday night. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said at one stage petrol was poured over a police Land Rover and set alight. On Tuesday evening, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said: “The violence which has sowed fear in local communities and damaged businesses is totally unacceptable. The people of Northern Ireland deserve better. “Certainly there are additional pressures on some public services in parts of Northern Ireland.
Source:The Herald
August 06, 2024 14:39 UTC