Leo Varadkar reveals he sometimes feared for his safety as taoiseach
By Cate McCurry, PALeo Varadkar has revealed there were times when he was fearful for his own safety during his tenure as taoiseach. The former Fine Gael leader, who announced he will not be contesting the next general election, said that he never let security threats “bother” him. It comes following reports that gardaí increased his security in 2022 following heightened security threats. Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed on Tuesday that he would not contest the next general election (Brian Lawless/PA)The TD for Dublin West confirmed on Tuesday that he would not contest the next general election. Asked if there were times he feared for his own safety, Mr Varadkar said: “There were a number of times.
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 16:16 UTC
Giuseppe "Joe" Gigliotti Obituary
Let the family know you are thinking of themGiuseppe “Joe” Gigliotti passed away at home on Sunday, July 14, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The Gigliotti family emigrated through Ellis Island in 1956 and settled in Albany, New York. Joe was a current member of the Bradenton Country Club and the Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville, NC and a past member of Lakewood Ranch Country Club and River Wilderness Country Club. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank Gigliotti; and his daughter, Teresa Gigliotti. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joe Gigliotti Memorial Fund at the Manatee Community Foundation, (https://www.manateecf.org).
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 16:10 UTC
Authors of new Ukrainian-English kids book to host reading in Dublin
Michael Sampson and Olena Kharchenko with their children's book, Story of Ukraine: an Anthem of Glory and FreedomThe authors of a bilingual children’s book in Ukrainian and English will host a reading session this weekend in Dublin. “We have a pretty big library of Ukrainian books for kids and adults in our community centre. “There was a Go Fund Me for Ukrainian books for kids set up back when the war started,” Olga added. “So Ukrainian books have been coming to Ireland since February 2022. “This weekend we’re going to talk with kids about books, about climate change, ecology, Ukraine, and do some arts and crafts.
Source:Irish Independent
July 17, 2024 16:09 UTC
Oregon Mayors Convention returns to Klamath Falls
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Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 12:04 UTC
Travis Kelce pictured in Garda hat after Irish trip for Taylor Swift gigs
James CoxNFL star Travis Kelce has already spoken about how much he enjoyed his trip to Ireland for his girlfriend Taylor Swift's Dublin gigs, and he brought a Garda Public Order Unit cap with him as a souvenir. Kelce was in the VIP tent for Swift's three sell-out shows at the Aviva Stadium. In an Instagram post from Amsterdam, Kelce posed alongside Swift, Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife Britanny, and former footballer Summitt Hogue and his wife Miranda. Kelce previously wore an Irish rugby jersey as he spoke about his visit while recording his podcast, which he presents with his brother Jason. Kelce said meeting Stevie Nicks at Swift’s Ireland concert, on Friday, June 28th, made him think: “I don’t know what I am doing here”.
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 09:01 UTC
World Rugby unveils the pools and match schedule for 2024 WXV
WXV 2 continues to build in South AfricaKicking off proceedings in WXV 2, South Africa will play Japan in what promises to be an exciting match. Race to secure Women’s Rugby World Cup places in DubaiAll eyes will be on WXV 3 as the hunt for the remaining Women’s RWC 2025 spots continues. Sally Horrox, World Rugby Chief of Women's Rugby, said: “We are delighted to reveal the fixtures for what is set to be an incredibly exciting and important second edition of WXV. “With six Women’s Rugby World Cup places up for grabs, teams will be vying to secure qualification by ranking as highly as possible at the end of the tournament. “We look forward to welcoming 18 of the top teams to Dubai, Cape Town and Vancouver in September, WXV is the next important milestone on the road to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England’
Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 07:55 UTC
Kerry graveyard murder trial jury to begin deliberations today
A CENTRAL Criminal Court jury will commence their deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of five men and a teenager who deny the murder of a Kerry father-of-seven in an alleged "honour" killing. Thomas Dooley (43) suffered horrific injuries following an incident in a Tralee graveyard two years ago in which it is alleged he was attacked with machete-type weapons in front of his wife and four youngest children as he attended the funeral of a family friend.
Source:Irish Independent
July 17, 2024 04:32 UTC
Washington County announces new school hours
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Source:The Herald
July 17, 2024 02:14 UTC
Ireland beat France for the first time with 3-1 win
Ireland beat France for the first time with 3-1 winKenneth FoxThe Republic of Ireland women’s team have beaten their French counterparts for the first time in their history. Julie-Ann Russell scored her second goal of the week, having set up another for Denise O’Sullivan as Ireland ran out 3-1 winners at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Cork's own O'Sullivan rifled in a long range effort to open the scoring and catch the French keeper off guard. To put the magnitude of the result in context, only the world champions Spain and Euro holders England have beaten the French in their past 19 matches. Victory means Ireland will be seeded for the autumn’s playoff draw.
Source:Irish Independent
July 17, 2024 01:57 UTC
All-party committee calls for ‘immediate’ preparations for a united Ireland
An all-party committee has called for preparations for a united Ireland to begin “immediately”, saying that every Government department should examine the implications of constitutional change (PA)An all-party committee has called for preparations for a united Ireland to begin “immediately”, saying that every Government department should examine the implications of constitutional change. In a report produced by the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, politicians have also called on the Irish Government to prepare and publish a Green Paper setting out a vision for a united Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
July 17, 2024 01:27 UTC
BBC to introduce measures to ‘strengthen welfare and support’ on Strictly
BBC to introduce measures to ‘strengthen welfare and support’ on StrictlyBy Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterA member of the production team will be present “at all times” during training room rehearsals on Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has announced. The corporation said it is announcing “additional steps to strengthen welfare and support” on the popular BBC series, after concerns “have arisen in recent months” that are “fundamentally about training and rehearsals”. The new measures also include the addition of a celebrity welfare producer and a professional dancer welfare producer. The BBC has introduced new steps to increase welfar and support on Strictly (Lucy North/PA) Photo by Lucy NorthThe BBC has also said the production team and crew will undergo further training. Pernice previously said in a statement he is co-operating fully with an ongoing BBC investigation and that he looks “forward to clearing my name”.
Source:Irish Independent
July 16, 2024 23:39 UTC
Hospital overcrowding: 459 patients waiting for beds
Hospital overcrowding: 459 patients waiting for bedsJames CoxA total of 459 patients are waiting for beds in Irish hospitals according to the latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch figures. This includes 345 patients waiting in the emergency department, while 114 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital. The most overcrowded hospital by some distance is University Hospital Limerick (UHL) where there are 106 patients waiting for beds. UHL is followed by Sligo University Hospital (57 patients), Cork University Hospital (CUH, 49 patients), Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (24 patients) and St James's Hospital (23 patients). When it comes to hospitals with patients waiting for beds in emergency departments, UHL is again the most overcrowded with 48 patients; followed by CUH (42 patients), and Sligo University Hospital (33 patients).
Source:Irish Independent
July 16, 2024 23:18 UTC
Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt business
Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt businessJames CoxAlmost half (48 per cent) Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, according to new research conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also say the VAT increase has made them less likely to hire new staff. Since the VAT increase was imposed, 42 per cent of Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a reduction in lunch and dinner orders while 14 per cent say it has impacted on dessert purchases and 11 per cent breakfast orders. Two out of three Dublin pubs (68 per cent) who serve food do so every day of the week. One in six food pubs say the reason they don’t open every day is that it isn’t economical to open on certain days.
Source:Irish Independent
July 16, 2024 22:41 UTC
‘Incredibly rare’ whale had never been recorded off Ireland — until now, group says
World ‘Incredibly rare’ whale had never been recorded off Ireland — until now, group saysA North Atlantic right whale was recently spotted off the coast of Ireland, marking an “exceptionally rare” event, according to a conservation nonprofit. Google Street View © September 2021An “incredibly rare” creature was recently spotted off the coast of Ireland. A North Atlantic right whale was recorded in Donegal Bay on July 15, according to a news release from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), a cetacean conservation organization. “This is an exceptionally rare record for this side of the Atlantic, where this species has been largely absent for many decades, if not longer,” the release said. Historically, North Atlantic right whales — which are distinguished by their stocky, dark bodies and lack of dorsal fins — were found in Irish waters.
Source:The Herald
July 16, 2024 22:17 UTC
Why Non-Dads Like Me Love Dad Shows
The other connection I found while examining my dad taste (and which will likely make dads everywhere quake) is the similarities between dad shows and reality TV. I've always been partial to both, but during the pandemic my obsessions got a bit out of hand. Both are far enough away from real life to provide a much needed respite. They make you laugh, roll your eyes, and lean in, but they rarely make you cry or think too deeply about the realities of our world. They're silly but fun, which is what I needed at the time and also always.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
July 16, 2024 21:03 UTC