The best Irish songs of all time — ranked: the definitive top 50
Many readers had the same response: do the same for Irish songs. As fellow Northern Irish band That Petrol Emotion might say, this one will detonate your dreams. The Irish band we had all been waiting for delivered this shot across the bows on their celebrated debut album Dogrel all of five years ago. It’s a sound collage typical of Loveless, voted best Irish album ever in this newspaper last year. The song achieved anthemic mortality when it featured on the band’s incendiary live album U2: Under a Blood Red Sky.
Source:Irish Independent
June 22, 2024 04:32 UTC
Nathan Carter to perform behind bars at Castlerea Prison charity concert
Nathan Carter to perform behind bars at Castlerea Prison charity concertThe country music legend Johnny Cash famously performed for prison inmates on a number of occasions, and now a country performer closer to home is about to follow in The Man In Black's footsteps. It was announced today (Friday) that Nathan Carter will be performing a charity concert, entitled 'Locked Up', at Castlerea Prison on Thursday, July 11. Details of the show were revealed by the Irish Prison Service, which said it would serve as a fundraiser for three good causes in Roscommon and surrounding counties. The Irish Prison Service said the concert was also for the benefit of the staff and prisoners of Castlerea Prison, and that it would be streamed on the Prisoner TV Channel. The prison service released a promotional video for the event, in which Nathan Cater jokes that he's found himself "in a little bit of trouble" and is going to prison.
Source:Irish Independent
June 22, 2024 04:20 UTC
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Government will have to decide if Philip Nolan is still its choice to head new Research Ireland organisation
The High Court ruling represents a blow to Philip Nolan's prospects of returning to Science Foundation Ireland. Photograph: Tom HonanWith perhaps no little understatement, High Court judge Rory Mulcahy described recent times at Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), where Philip Nolan served as director general, as being “marked by turbulence”. Harris had also earmarked Nolan as “CEO designate” of a new body, Research Ireland – which will involve the merger of SFI and the Irish Research Council (IRC) – with a €300 million annual budget. “But on the state of the evidence to date, he has not succeeded in establishing a strong case.”[ Prof Philip Nolan refused significant extension of orders preventing dismissal from SFI ][ Philip Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland: The dispute that has rocked Ireland’s science community ]But where does this now leave Nolan? He suggested Nolan would not necessarily lose out on becoming head of the new Research Ireland organisation which was a matter for the new Minister for Higher Education, Patrick O’Donovan.
Source:The Irish Times
June 22, 2024 04:06 UTC
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Lawyers strike gold as Russia’s plane seizures spark lucrative litigation in Dublin
Former attorney general Paul Gallagher is one of the top commercial lawyers representing the biggest names in aircraft leasing. The dispute running in the parallel world of the commercial court is a high-stakes one involving some of the world’s biggest aviation lessors and insurers. Sources say the legal fees being paid to lawyers in the UK litigation are at least twice what their Irish counterparts are getting. Running such high-profile commercial litigation in the Irish courts is seen as a huge boost for Ireland for Law , the Government-supported initiative established with a mission to attract international commercial litigation to Irish courts. It is estimated up to 500 lawyers, for reasons including its potential implications for other cases, are viewing the litigation on a regular basis.
Source:The Irish Times
June 22, 2024 02:51 UTC
As I recall: Life can always make you wonder 'what if?'
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Source:The Herald
June 22, 2024 00:16 UTC
Public warned over increase of COVID-19 infections
The Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West, is encouraging the public to be aware of an increase of COVID-19 infections in the community. Ongoing awareness of symptoms of COVID-19 and taking steps to prevent the spread in both the community and in healthcare settings remain important to protect those most vulnerable. This new variant in the community has resulted in an increase in outbreaks in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings putting vulnerable patients at risk of infection. If you choose to do one, there is different advice to follow if you have a positive COVID-19 test. Dr Áine McNamara, Area Director of Public Health, Department of Public Health HSE West and North West, said: “We are reminding everyone of the importance of taking steps to prevent the spread of serious illness from COVID-19, particularly for those most vulnerable in our community.
Source:The Herald
June 21, 2024 23:37 UTC
Szczesny relishes chance for Gunners return
ON-LOAN Roma goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has indicated that his dream is to return to Arsenal at the end of his loan spell. The Poland international, who joined the Italian side after Petr Cech established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium, still holds the Gunners close to his heart and revealed that he would relish the chance to return. Speaking to Sky Italia, the 25-year-old said: “If a year ago someone had told me that I would go to Rome I would have thought it was impossible. “I saw Arsenal as my whole life and I do not hide that is still my dream (to return). “For me it is a family, I owe so much to those people that if I were to be given a chance I would play for them (again).”Szczesny has had a mixed spell in the Italian capital so far, pulling off an important save in the historic win over Juventus but making a costly error in the Champions League defeat to BATE Borisov.
Source:Daily Mirror
June 21, 2024 23:37 UTC
Roman Yaremchuk hits late winner as Ukraine battle back to beat Slovakia
Roman Yaremchuk hits late winner as Ukraine battle back to beat SlovakiaPA Sport StaffSubstitute Roman Yaremchuk scored a late winner as Ukraine came from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 in Group E at the Dusseldorf Arena and keep alive hopes of qualification for the last 16 of Euro 2024. Ivan Schranz had put Slovakia – looking to build on their shock win over Belgium – ahead early in the first half. Mykola Shaparenko drew Ukraine level soon after the restart before Yaremchuk slotted in a well-taken finish with 10 minutes left. Just before half-time, Trubin made another fine save to push away Haraslin’s low drive from the edge of the box. Ukraine, though, found a late winner when Shaparenko clipped a pass up towards Yaremchuk, who took the ball down from over his shoulder with a deft touch before stabbing it past Dubravka.
Source:Irish Independent
June 21, 2024 22:07 UTC
Mercedes go to police over email claiming Lewis Hamilton’s car was ‘sabotaged’
Mercedes go to police over email claiming Lewis Hamilton’s car was ‘sabotaged’By Philip Duncan, PA F1 CorrespondentMercedes have reported an anonymous email which claimed Lewis Hamilton’s car has been “sabotaged” to the police. The email suggested Hamilton, who is leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari next season, is being mistreated in his farewell campaign with the Silver Arrows. We need support, not negativity.”Hamilton has been out-qualified by team-mate George Russell at eight of the nine races so far this season. “I was not actually aware George was experiencing negativity,” said Hamilton, who trails Russell by 14 points in the standings. “George has done nothing but his best every single weekend and delivered for the team so he cannot be faulted at all.
Source:Irish Independent
June 21, 2024 21:09 UTC
Herald: Goa’s literary stars shine: Sahitya Akademi Award winners celebrated in Goa
22 Jun 2024| 04:18am ISTGoa’s literary stars shine: Sahitya Akademi Award winners celebrated in GoaHarsha Sadguru Shetye and Adwait Chandrakant Salgãonkar are two devout Goans who made Goa proud through their literary contributions in Konkani. They were recently conferred with the Sahitya Akademi Award for their works ‘Ek Ashille Bayul’ and ‘Pedanyacha Samaaram’, respectivelyFrazer AndradeThe Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honour in India, which the Sahitya Akademi, i.e. This year, two Goans, Harsha Sadguru Shetye and Adwait Chandrakant Salgãonkar, have won Sahitya Akademi Awards for their literary works in the Konkani language, ‘Ek Ashille Bayul’ and ‘Pedanyacha Samaaram’ respectively, making Goans proud. “Receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award this year gives me immense joy, leaving me with no words to express my feelings as this book, ‘Ek Ashille Bayul’ is close to my heart. “Being awarded for my work in the Konkani language is a big achievement for me”, he says.
Source:The Herald
June 21, 2024 20:01 UTC
'Welcome Home' ceremony will honor all local Vietnam veterans, registration closes June 30
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Source:The Herald
June 21, 2024 17:50 UTC
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Source:The Irish Daily Star
June 21, 2024 17:33 UTC
Armenia joins Ireland and Spain in recognising Palestinian state
Three-quarters of the 193 United Nations member nations have recognised a Palestinian state, including Ireland and Spain, although none of the major Western powers has done so. On Friday the Israeli military said two soldiers were killed in combat in central Gaza, while three were severely injured. One soldier killed was the son of the one the first Israeli Olympic medalists, according to the country’s Olympic Committee. Israel’s Olympic Committee said they “bowed their heads in deep pain” with the Olympic medalist and coach, who helped train the current Israeli Olympic judo team. Israel launched the war after Hamas’s October 7 attack, in which militants stormed into southern Israel, killed some 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and abducted about 250.
Source:The Herald
June 21, 2024 16:34 UTC
Contrasting vibes surrounding Offaly hurling and football
Ger Rogers PhotoContrasting vibes surrounding Offaly hurling and footballKEVIN EGAN COLUMNOut of the range of plausible outcomes from last Saturday’s game in Tullamore, it’s hard to imagine a more positive result than the one that Offaly achieved up against Cork, competing well for long stretches and ultimately losing out by a single-digit margin. As a footnote to a wonderful year however, it will be a huge source of encouragement to everyone involved. The contrastMeanwhile, it’s getting harder and harder to be positive about the short and medium term future for Offaly football. Out of 28 Division One League games played, just eight were decided by a goal or less, and three of those were in the first two rounds of games, played back in March on poor surfaces when scoring was much tougher. “We need to have a good open mind and thinking what’s best for the game of hurling.
Source:Irish Independent
June 21, 2024 16:28 UTC