Babar delivers captain's knock as Pakistan bow out with win over Ireland
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Source:The Herald
June 17, 2024 07:24 UTC
Ireland to become part of European ports network to deal with drug trafficking
Kenneth FoxIrish authorities have set up a high-level implementation group to join a European ports network tasked with tackling the booming sea trade in international drug trafficking. Two months earlier, 2.25 tonnes of cocaine worth more than €150 million was found onboard a bulk cargo vessel off the Cork coast. The EU drugs agency and the EU Home Affairs Directorate have warned that South American drug cartels are increasingly targeting “smaller ports” — away from the major ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam — and that this could include “all ports in all countries” including Ireland. The European Ports Alliance brings together the State and the private sector to boost intelligence gathering and cooperation between police, customs, and privately-run ports. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction said 323 tonnes were seized in 2022, compared to 303 tonnes in 2021 and up from 80 tonnes in 1996.
Source:The Herald
June 17, 2024 06:49 UTC
T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan register 3-wicket consolation win over Ireland
Lauderhill (USA): Former champions Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets to register a consolation win over Ireland in their inconsequential T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Pakistan and Ireland have already been eliminated from the tournament with India and debutants USA progressing to the Super Eight from Group A.Left-arm pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir wreaked havoc with the new ball, helping Pakistan restrict Ireland to 106 for nine.
Source:The Herald
June 17, 2024 06:26 UTC
England secure opening Euro 2024 win with nervy victory over Serbia
England secure opening Euro 2024 win with nervy victory over SerbiaPA Sport StaffEngland have got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start, defeating Serbia 1-0 in their Group C meeting in Gelsenkirchen. Gareth Southgate's men started in dominant fashion and the Euro 2020 runners-up were duly rewarded with an opening goal inside 13 minutes. Mitrovic fired wide as he looked to capitalise on a miscontrol from Alexander-Arnold before Walker’s cross evaded everyone in the Serbia box with England looking to add to their lead. With Serbia arguably on top, Southgate abandoned the Alexander-Arnold experiment for the evening with a little over 20 minutes remaining as Gallagher was brought on in his place. England were hanging on at the death as Serbia pushed them deeper and deeper in search of an equaliser that never came as Southgate’s side held firm to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Source:Irish Independent
June 17, 2024 04:53 UTC
As it happened: Agony for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims US Open title
More Major pain for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims US Open title by one shotRory McIlroy’s major drought now stands at 3598 days — nine years and ten months — after he bogeyed three of his final four holes to hand Bryson DeChambeau the 124th US Open after a thrilling heavyweight battle at Pinehurst No 2.
Source:Irish Independent
June 17, 2024 04:31 UTC
Revealed: How much political parties and politicians spent on social media ads ahead of elections
A total of €470,269 was spent on Meta-owned social media sites in the 90 days before polling day on June 7. Fine Gael spent just under €40,000 on Facebook and Instagram adverts, Fianna Fáil’s outlay was just under €23,000, the Green Party spent just under €20,000 and Labour spent approximately €13,000. Successful Fine Gael candidate Regina Doherty spent €17,185 on Meta social media advertising and Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who was the final Dublin MEP elected, spent €16,024. “Social media gave them a better understanding of what the local elections are for,” he added. “Going door-to-door was one of my stronger points as well, but social media went to a younger crowed,” he said.
Source:Irish Independent
June 17, 2024 01:55 UTC
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Taoiseach hails Ukraine peace summit as ‘an important start’ as talks conclude in Switzerland
Ireland's Prime minister Simon Harris speaks during a plenary session during the Summit on peace in Ukraine. “We are at war and we don’t have time for prolonged war,” said Mr Zelenskiy after the talks concluded. Even without full acceptance by all attendees, Mr Harris said “getting people to the table was an important start”. “What’s happening in Gaza cannot be ignored at an international peace summit,” he added later. Swiss federal president Viola Amherd shakes hands with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky during the closing press conference of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Sunday.
Source:The Irish Times
June 17, 2024 00:30 UTC
Séamas O'Reilly: My dad loves to read about himself — for Father's Day I had to do him the honour
When I ask my father if he celebrated Father’s Day with his own dad, he tells me: “Oh, it’s very much a recent invention.” I pause. “At least I don’t remember it,” he continues, “but maybe that’s because we didn’t practice it in our house”. Where Father’s Day is concerned, however, he’s basically correct. For Father’s Day, it would seem rude to deny him this honour. He died in 1976, four years after the genesis of Father’s Day in this part of the world, and nine years before I was born.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 16, 2024 22:35 UTC
Herald: Preservation of ‘identity’ and Xenophobia
Much can be discussed on what we mean by the words ‘preservation’ and ‘identity’, though the kind of identity whose discussion should suffice us here, should be ‘regional identity’. By regional identity, we should be meaning to something that characteristically ‘binds’ the individual to the region, i.e. Xenophobia, symptomizes an essentially prejudicially attitude, the sickest of parochial ills that equates the degradation and censure of another (identity) with the preservation of one’s identity. Identity preservation and xenophobia mustn’t go hand in hand. The erroneous understanding of ‘preservation’ as ‘compositional purity’ (as though identity were a liquid) must be done away with, for it then produces the false notion of ‘adulteration’.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 22:03 UTC
UUP leader says no Westminster seats will be a failure but vows not to quit
Jonathan McCambridge, PAUlster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said it would be a “personal failure” if his party does not return to Westminster following the upcoming UK general election. The Army veteran has been party leader for three years. The Ulster Unionists, once the dominant force in Northern Ireland politics, currently have no MPs. I think if I wasn’t the party leader I would be running now. It is an honour of my life to lead the Ulster Unionist Party.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 17:56 UTC
Most people expect early general election in autumn, says Bacik
By Jonathan McCambridge, PAMost people now expect an early general election will be held in the autumn, Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said. Ms Bacik was reacting following the results of European and local government elections across the State. This has led to increased speculation that Taoiseach Simon Harris could call an early general election. “I think most people believe the general election will be held in the autumn,” Ms Bacik told RTÉ’s The Week In Politics show. She said: “For Government parties in a mid-term election, I think right across the globe, there is always the understanding that you will get a hit – I think it’s important to acknowledge that.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 17:55 UTC
Ireland recover to set Pakistan target of 107 to win in Florida
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Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 17:30 UTC
Irish woman seriously injured after falling from Dubai yacht 'on the mend'
Sarah SlaterAn Irish woman who suffered serious injuries in Dubai after falling two storeys from a yacht while attending a friend’s birthday party is to be released from hospital. Ms Keane, who is originally from Carlow, has been living and working in the United Arab Emirates for the past year. According to her sister, Róisín, Natasha had no shoes on when she lost her balance and fell backwards into the water head first and was concussed. Róisín revealed that her younger sister is “finally on the mend” in a Facebook post. She explained: “Tasha is finally on the mend, thanks to the help of you all.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 17:02 UTC
Pakistan and Ireland chase consolation win at T20 World Cup
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Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 17:00 UTC
Weghorst grabs late winner as the Netherlands beat Poland in Euro 2024 opener
Weghorst grabs late winner as the Netherlands beat Poland in Euro 2024 openerPA Sport StaffSubstitute Wout Weghorst struck late on to earn the Netherlands a 2-1 win over Poland in their Group D opener at Euro 2024. Adam Buksa headed Poland into an early lead at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion, but Cody Gakpo ensured it was level at half-time. The Netherlands pushed for a late winner, and it arrived when Burnley forward Weghorst fired home in the 83rd minute. Poland were without captain and talisman Robert Lewandowski due to a thigh injury but still took the lead in the 16th minute. There was a quick response from Ronald Koeman’s men, though, with Liverpool forward Gakpo able to level after 29 minutes.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 15:45 UTC