Leinster down Ulster to set up URC semi-final against Bulls
Leinster down Ulster to set up URC semi-final against BullsPress AssociationLeinster brushed aside Ulster 43-20 at the Aviva Stadium to book a United Rugby Championship semi-final clash against the Bulls in Pretoria next weekend. Converted tries from Robbie Henshaw and James Lowe, as well as a Ross Byrne penalty, had Leinster leading 17-0 at half-time and well on course for a place in the last four. Leinster had no points to show for some early pressure, brought on by a maul steal from player-of-the-match Joe McCarthy. However, Van der Flier, set free by Osborne, slammed the door shut with 13 minutes remaining as another converted try saw Leinster move 36-15 ahead. Molony scrambled over from five metres out give victorious Leinster a sixth try, although a valiant Ulster had the last word through Lowry, darting over from Nathan Doak’s cross-field kick.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 19:32 UTC
‘We will not lose hope’ Michael Mosley’s wife says, as search effort continues
‘We will not lose hope’ Michael Mosley’s wife says, as search effort continuesBy Pol Allingham in Symi, Greece and Naomi Clarke, PA reportersMichael Mosley’s wife has said his family “will not lose hope” as the search for the missing British TV doctor moves to a treacherous mountainous area on a Greek Island. Photo by PA GraphicsMosley’s four children have joined their mother on Symi to help with the search efforts. In her statement, Dr Bailey Mosley said: “It has been three days since Michael left the beach to go for a walk. “It is a small island, people talk. Everybody is looking for him,” the 20-year-old told PA.“It’s such a small island to get lost on.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 19:04 UTC
Reddington likely to top poll in Tuam
Photo: Ray RyanReddington likely to top poll in TuamCounting of votes to startFINE Gael has secured over 40 per cent of the vote in Tuam’s seven-seater with the party’s Andrew Reddington a strong possibility to top the poll. Reddington from Claran, Headford has pipped his party colleague Abbeyknockmoy’s Pete Roche by about 250 votes with both sitting councillors assured of a seat. Tom Quirke in Abbeyknockmoy failed to make an impact, picking up less than three per cent of first preference votes in the tallies. Sinn Féin didn’t make any significant impact in this LEA, securing just over four per cent in the first preference tallies. The Tuam ballot papers are now being transferred to the County Council count centre in Galway Lawn Tennis Club.
Source:The Herald
June 08, 2024 18:41 UTC
Maxwell to top poll for Independent Ireland in Westport
Louisburgh-based candidate Chris Maxwell will become the first Independent Ireland candidate elected onto Mayo County Council and do so by topping the poll in the Westport Electoral Area. The former Fianna Fáil local election candidate only declared as an Independent Ireland candidate last month but tallies suggest that he will top the poll and be elected on the first count. Maxwell will be the first Louisburgh-based candidate to be elected since 2009 when Austin Francis O'Malley was elected. Westport-based Fine Gael councillor Peter Flynn looks set to be elected again with tallies putting his vote on 16 percent. However, both Hyland and O'Malley will also be hoping that the Independent vote might go their way.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 17:18 UTC
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Rory McIlroy and Séamus Power in the mix at the Memorial Tournament
Rory McIlroy hung tough. In a second round of the Memorial tournament where windy conditions accentuated the challenge of one of the hardest courses on the PGA Tour schedule, a second round 71 for a midway total of three-under-par enabled him to remain very much in the mix headed into the weekend. READ MOREDescribing the wind as “really tricky,” McIlroy described the challenge that faced players in the wind. Anything under par I think is a good score, but, yeah, very hard to go low,” he said. Séamus Power was one of those who had a tough old time of it, only to show his grit on the way home.
Source:The Irish Times
June 08, 2024 17:11 UTC
Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeat
Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeatBy Phil Casey, PAEngland boss Gareth Southgate accused his players of failing to show enough character as they slumped to a 1-0 loss to Iceland at Wembley. The home side’s last match before Euro 2024 ended in boos at the final whistle after Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s goal was enough to give Iceland a shock win. “We learned a lot and we know the performance wasn’t good enough,” Southgate told Channel 4. “Equally we needed the game; there’s a lot of players that we’re managing their minutes and it was obviously a disjointed and disappointing performance and we didn’t show enough character. Southgate expects John Stones, on the ground, to recover from his ankle injury (Mike Egerton/PA) Photo by Mike Egerton“We’ll be ready,” he added.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 16:45 UTC
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Climate activists turn the screw on literary festivals – The Irish Times
The investment firm Baillie Gifford has had long associations with Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Hay book festival, but in the past fortnight both have terminated their sponsorship agreements. It remains to be seen what happens to the Cheltenham and Cambridge literary festivals. Also in the potential firing line is the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize, awarded to the best nonfiction book of the year. Clearly a compelling case can be made that climate catastrophe is more important than a literary festival. A subject worth thrashing out at a literary festival near you, if it happens.
Source:The Irish Times
June 08, 2024 16:41 UTC
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Cunniffe may be on way back to County Hall
Cunniffe may be on way back to County HallWITH only ten of the 47 Tuam Local Electoral Area boxes tallied, the initial indications are that former Councillor Shaun Cunniffe is in with a strong chance of making a return to County Hall. Cunniffe, who decided to join Independent Ireland, has been polling strongly in the boxes in his home town. It’s understood that he has nearly doubled his ground in the town compared to his 2019 tally performance. Fianna Fáil’s Donagh Killilea is also looking to have gained in the town boxes. All of the nine town boxes area tallied with Cunniffe getting over a quarter of the first preferences.
Source:The Herald
June 08, 2024 16:06 UTC
Elections: Early indications show tough day for Sinn Féin, smaller losses for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil
Elections: Early indications show tough day for Sinn Féin, smaller losses for Fine Gael, Fianna FáilJames CoxIt's still early days as counting in the local and European elections continues, but early indications show a tough day for Sinn Féin with signs of a drop in support since the general election. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will lose seats too, but the losses may be smaller than expected. In terms of Europe, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look on course to claim a seat in each constituency. Sinn Féin should do the same, but it could be tighter for the party. Counting has been under way for the local and European elections since 9am.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 15:00 UTC
Debunking the mystery of the missing hotel refund
Could it have to do with the credit card dispute she filed? I filed a credit card dispute with my bank, but my bank denied my request. So, why didn’t Traveluro refund your hotel? Sometimes a refund to your credit card can take up to two billing cycles, which is more than two months. If you lose patience and file a credit card dispute, it doesn’t just stop the refund process.
Source:The Herald
June 08, 2024 14:45 UTC
Saturday sport: Leinster face Ulster at Aviva, Dublin vs Kilkenny in Leinster hurling final
Saturday sport: Kilkenny beat Dublin to retain Leinster hurling crown for fifth time in a rowGaelic gamesKilkenny are Leinster senior hurling champions for the fifth year in a row. The victory guarantees the Faithful County a place in the Leinster championship next season. The Limerick native won her semi final. RugbyLeinster are into the United Rugby Championship semi finals. Leinster will now go to Pretoria in South Africa for the semi final to face the Bulls, who beat Benetton by 30-23 earlier.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 14:37 UTC
Hackett concedes defeat
Mark HackettHackett concedes defeatCllr Mark Hackett has admitted that he will not retain his seat on Offaly County Council and has admitted he is “deeply disappointed” to have garnered just 2.7% of the vote with 96% of boxes in the Edenderry Electoral Area tallied. “People blamed us for the end of turf cutting, and it was also said that the Greens would end up making children walk to school and that's not the case at all,” said Cllr Hackett. “There are gates that need hanging and loads of other jobs to be done, so I'll be looking forward to being a full-time farmer again. He is also looking forward to getting fit again. “I am very disappointed, but nobody died,” Cllr Hackett said, adding that his wife, Pippa, is also disappointed.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 14:36 UTC
Swifties gather at Murrayfield ahead of first UK date on Eras tour
Swifties gather at Murrayfield ahead of first UK date on Eras tourHundreds of fans are gathering at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift prepares to perform the first of three Scottish dates on her Eras tour.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 11:49 UTC
Fernando Alonso tops second practice during chaotic day in Montreal
Fernando Alonso tops second practice during chaotic day in MontrealBy Scott Hunt, PA, MontrealFernando Alonso was fastest in second practice after Lando Norris topped the opening session on a day when rain dominated at the Canadian Grand Prix. Eager to get some running in after a wet first session, the drivers were out immediately for FP2 on slick tyres as light rain fell. Everyone has to be on top form.”A groundhog – regular visitors to the Canadian Grand Prix – was narrowly avoided by Leclerc as Lewis Hamilton slammed on the brakes behind. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP) Photo by Jacques BoissinotGeorge Russell was second for Mercedes ahead of Alonso’s team-mate Lance Stroll. Friday’s second running was slightly calmer than the chaotic opening session.
Source:Irish Independent
June 08, 2024 10:58 UTC