Quiz: Test your Euro 2024 knowledge
James CoxFootball fans are in for a treat with a month of international action now underway at Euro 2024.Who will be crowned the winners in Germany next month? England and France are rated as the favourites by most bookmakers, but they'll face a tough challenge from the likes of Spain, Portugal, hosts Germany and 2020 winners Italy. You can test your knowledge of the tournament below...
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 15:23 UTC
Italy recover to beat Albania after conceding fastest goal in Euros history
Italy recover to beat Albania after conceding fastest goal in Euros historyBy PA sport staffNicolo Barella ensured defending champions Italy launched their Euro 2024 campaign with victory over Albania despite conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history. Nedim Bajrami fired the Albanians ahead after just 23 seconds at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund, in the process eclipsing Dmitri Kirichenko’s strike 67 seconds into Russia’s 2-1 win over Greece in 2004. However, the Italians quickly levelled through defender Alessandro Bastoni before Barella secured a 2-1 Group B win which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests, with most of the drama coming inside the opening 16 minutes. Indeed, had it not been for the heroics of Brentford goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, who produced a string of fine saves, Italy might have prevailed significantly more comfortably. Italy held on to beat Albania (Andreea Alexandru/AP) Photo by Andreea AlexandruWith Barella, Pellegrini and Jorginho dominating the midfield battle, Sylvinho’s men were starved of possession and Strakosha had to come to their rescue twice as the half-time whistle approached.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 13:41 UTC
David Beckham says children are his biggest achievement in life on Father’s Day
David Beckham says children are his biggest achievement in life on Father’s DayBy Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterDavid Beckham said the “biggest achievement” in his life are his children on Father’s Day. The former England captain (49), shares four children – three sons, Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo, and one daughter, Harper Seven – with his wife and former Spice Girls star turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham. On Instagram, Beckham wrote: “My biggest achievement in life are my children, thank you @victoriabeckham for giving me these incredible people to love Always remember how much Dad loves you all xxxx.”The post was accompanied by a picture of his children and father, David Edward Alan “Ted” Beckham. Thank you for being a dad to the core, being real and giving the best hugs a baby could ever experience. Sir Paul also has another daughter, Beatrice, with second wife Heather Mills.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 13:23 UTC
Sunday sport: Dublin and Mayo face off in All-Ireland Football Championship
Sunday sport: Dublin and Mayo face off in All-Ireland Football ChampionshipUpdated: 5pmHere's the latest from the day's sporting action... GolfUS OpenRory McIlroy will go into the final round of the US Open this evening with three shots to make up. Shane Lowry will be out from five over par with Tom McKibbin a shot back on six over par. Meijer ClassicStephanie Meadow will get her final round of the Meijer Classic underway from four under par today. Gaelic gamesAll-Ireland Football ChampionshipDublin v Mayo is the standout fixture as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship group stages continue today.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 13:07 UTC
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Kate Middleton makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis. They were cheered by crowds in the Mall as they left Buckingham Palace. Kate was photographed before that arriving at Buckingham Palace by car before the parade. At the event, Number 9 Company, Irish guards, a regiment Kate represents as colonel, will be trooping the king’s colour. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesMembers of the UK's Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the King's birthday parade.
Source:The Irish Times
June 16, 2024 11:46 UTC
Officials shut down abattoir at centre of horse abuse claims
The horse abattoir at the centre of an investigation into allegations of animal welfare abuse has been shut down. The Department of Agriculture is currently carrying out an inquiry into activities involving the supply of horses for slaughter following an exposé by RTÉ Investigates. The plant operated by Shannonside Foods in Straffan, Co Kildare, is now fully suspended, the Department confirmed on Sunday. The abattoir was the focus of a number of protests on Saturday by members of the charity My Lovely Horse Rescue after RTÉ captured footage of horses allegedly being beaten and mistreated. Horse Racing Ireland said it would “actively support” the Department of Agriculture and Garda investigations, and urged anyone with information about mistreatment of horses to report it to gardaí.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 11:39 UTC
Should solo moms celebrate Father's Day? These parents weigh in on the social media debate
“I had to stop reading the comments.” … 90% of them were like ‘Now, solo moms want to be special. It doesn’t take away from fathers on Father’s Day either, she said. ‘Everyone can be recognized’Alderman says she wishes “Happy Mother’s Day” to moms who are co-parenting, as well as solo moms or fathers who are doing it alone. He added that posts celebrating moms on Father's Day are likely a symptom of societal views of fathers. She thinks people who celebrate moms on Father’s Day likely do it because they want to give credit where credit is due.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 09:42 UTC
Irish weather: Sunny spells and temperatures to hit 20 degrees – but heavy rain still on the cards
Sunny spells and dry stretches are on the way next week, but heavy rain is still possible for parts of the country, Met Éireann has said. Sunday will begin dry and sunny but cloud and rain will move across many parts of the country and temperatures will be between 13C and 18C. Overnight it will stay somewhat mild with patchy rain and drizzle and temperatures of between 9C to 11C. Conditions will improve as the day goes on with sunny spells developing and temperatures between 13C and 17C. Sunny spells that will turn hazy in parts of the south are forecast for Wednesday with highest temperatures to be between 15C and 19C.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 09:28 UTC
UK Labour government could be helpful for Ireland, Varadkar says
By Jonathan McCambridge, PAA future Labour government in Britain could be “helpful” for Ireland, former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Mr Varadkar also said if the British Labour Party does form a government after next month’s election in the UK, he expects them to be “more even-handed” when dealing with Northern Ireland than the Tories. He said: “I think if it is a Labour government that could be helpful for Ireland. “Whereas the Conservative Party is the Conservative and Unionist Party, I think the Labour Party is probably a bit more even-handed.”Mr Varadkar also welcomed Labour pledges to repeal the controversial Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. Mr Varadkar said: “I think what they have said about legacy is very encouraging as well, that they will repeal and replace the legislation.”Leo Varadkar spoke about the impact of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on UK politics (James Manning/PA)He was also asked about the influence of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on UK politics.
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 08:02 UTC
Jennifer Aniston celebrates her ‘best friend’ Courteney Cox turning 60
Jennifer Aniston celebrates her ‘best friend’ Courteney Cox turning 60By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterJennifer Aniston has celebrated her Friends co-star Courteney Cox turning 60, saying it is one of the “great honours to call her one of my best friends for life”. In an Instagram post, Aniston shared images of her and Cox, a clip of a scene from the both of them on their hit show Friends and a photo from a Facetime call, blowing each other kisses. The 55-year-old Aniston, who is also known for The Morning Show, wrote: “Celebrating this powerful, magical, mystical, interesting, interested, ferociously talented girl today!!! It’s one of my great honours to call her one of my best friends for life… Happy happy birthday CC. Matt Le Blanc, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston (PA) Photo byThat same year, Matthew Perry became the first member of the main cast of Friends to die.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 07:43 UTC
Eamonn Crowley’s PTSB growth plan is very simple: the bank wants to do business with you
‘What we ask for from business customers is to give us a chance. Crowley hopes PTSB can now win more business ahead of its much larger rivals at Bank of Ireland and AIB, who dominate Irish business lending. “What we ask for from business customers is to give us a chance,” he says. “At a more global, ‘Irish Inc’ point of view, we do need SMEs and Irish business to invest. With PTSB, Crowley – alongside former chief executive Jeremy Masding – worked hard to tackle the issue of non-performing loans at the bank.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 07:34 UTC
Spain lay down early marker at Euro 2024 with impressive win over Croatia
Spain lay down early marker at Euro 2024 with impressive win over CroatiaPA Sport StaffSpain got their Euro 2024 campaign off to an impressive start with a 3-0 win over Croatia in Berlin. Captain Alvaro Morata set La Roja on their way in Group B with a low finish after 29 minutes before Fabian Ruiz soon doubled the lead after some quick footwork inside the Croatia penalty area. Croatia almost hit back straight away as Marcelo Brozovic’s 18-yard strike was saved by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon and Lovro Majer fired into the side netting. As the hour mark approached, Croatia finally caused some panic in the Spain penalty area when Josip Stanisic’s goalbound effort was blocked by Marc Cucurella before Budimir’s header was punched clear by Simon. Petkovic saw his spot-kick saved by Simon – but Ivan Perisic cut the loose ball back through the six-yard box where his team-mate tapped in.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 07:25 UTC
Dear Dáithí: 'My wife and son are at war, and I'm caught in the middle'
Dear Dáithí,Relations have broken down between my wife and my son, and I don’t quite know what to do about it. My wife feels he deliberately antagonises her with his lifestyle choices and deliberately embarrassed her in front of all her family. Live and let live has always been my motto, why can’t she be more understanding of our son? I think your son is really bothered by what going on with his life and he doesn’t realise what effect it’s having on you and especially your wife. The bottom line here is that your son is going to live his life and that is great, it really is.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 16, 2024 06:29 UTC
GWR warning to passengers due to shortage of staff
With fewer people available to work, GWR is warning of short notice cancellations and alterations, especially on long distance services from London Paddington. Journey planners and other industry systems will not be correct until the early hours of Sunday morning as GWR works to staff as many trains as possible. Customers are being warned that they will need to check their journey on Sunday morning. READ MORE: New landlord called in to reopen Oxfordshire village pubIf your train is cancelled, you can use your existing ticket on the next available service, GWR has stated. GWR expects to run a full level of service on Monday (June 17).
Source:The Herald
June 16, 2024 04:27 UTC
Musician Jessie Grimes: ‘All art starts from tiny, often unsure shoots and has to be nurtured into greatness’
BOOK: A Thousand Mornings Much to my poor secondary school English teacher’s chagrin, only in the past few years the penny has finally dropped... I’ve been deep diving into the world of Mary Oliver, and A Thousand Mornings is my latest companion. PODCAST: Song Exploder I’m big into Song Exploder and have been burning through Hrishikesh Hirway’s back catalogue. That kind of insight into the creative process is so inspiring – the realisation that all art starts from tiny, tender, often unsure shoots and has to be nurtured into greatness. FESTIVAL: Wild Fields I’m looking forward to the socially conscious Wild Fields festival in Norfolk in August.
Source:Irish Independent
June 16, 2024 03:09 UTC