Michael Dunlop becomes most successful Isle of Man TT rider
Michael Dunlop has claimed one of motor sport’s celebrated achievements by becoming the most successful Isle of Man TT rider in history. Wednesday’s Supertwins race was the Northern Irishman’s record 27th triumph to surpass the landmark of race victories set by his uncle Joey Dunlop, who held the record for 24 years.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 06, 2024 04:45 UTC
Captain Rohit steers India to easy World Cup win over Ireland
India captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with an impressive half-century before retiring hurt to guide his team to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their opening T20 World Cup group match in New York on Wednesday. After 14 wickets had fallen for 157 runs in the first match on the temporary drop-in pitch when South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets, India bowled Ireland out for 96 with four overs to spare. After Rohit won the toss on an overcast morning, Ireland were immediately in trouble as they slumped to 46 for six. Delaney, batting at number seven, scored 26 from 14 balls including a four and six from consecutive balls from left-arm paceman Arshdeep Singh before he was run out. “Once the seam goes down the pitch does settle down,” he said.
Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 04:33 UTC
VAR set to get vote of confidence at Premier League AGM
VAR set to get vote of confidence at Premier League AGMBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterVAR is set to be retained in the Premier League next season despite Wolves calling a vote to abolish it. The Black Country club said last month VAR had led to “numerous unintended consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football” and that the system was “undermining the Premier League brand”. The Premier League responded to Wolves’ statement by saying it “fully supported” the continued use of VAR, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs who are understood to support VAR being retained and improved. Premier League clubs have already given unanimous support to the introduction of semi-automated offside technology in the autumn, which top-flight sources say will reduce the length of time of the average check by 31 seconds. The Premier League could introduce in-stadium announcements after VAR reviews in time for next season, a system seen at last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Source:Irish Independent
June 06, 2024 03:33 UTC
MARKET REPORT: Nvidia races to become world's third £3trillion company
Nvidia is on the cusp of becoming the world’s third $3 trillion company as shares in the artificial intelligence chip designer hit new highs last night. The jump means Nvidia is within striking distance of overtaking iPhone maker Apple, driven by an investor frenzy for the AI pioneer. It is also closing in on tech giant Microsoft, the biggest company by market capitalisation and worth $3.14 trillion. In February Nvidia became the fastest company to go from $1 trillion to $2 trillion, taking just eight months. Shares rose 3.2 per cent, or 5.7p, to 186p.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 03:05 UTC
Former world champion Graeme Swann dubs England's clash with Australia 'must-win' after soggy start to their T20 World Cup title defence
Former world champion Graeme Swann insists England’s Saturday showdown with Ashes rivals Australia has taken on must-win status following the rain-hit start to their Twenty20 title defence. Taking a point off Scotland, Swann smiled, was akin to dodging a bullet given England’s woeful record against associate nations in tournaments. On a serious note, however, Swann said: ‘The big thing the washout does is make this game against Australia an absolute must-win. ‘In last year’s 50-over World Cup, we were slipping back into being slightly cautious and it just wasn't the same, sort of playing yourself in for a few balls. ‘On paper, this England team are the strongest in the World Cup, but only if they take that brave option, and really look to dominate the opposition.
Source:Daily Mail
June 06, 2024 02:53 UTC
India, Australia open with dominant victories; Uganda gets its 1st win at cricket's T20 World Cup
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Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 02:11 UTC
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland stage 48-hour strike
They will take part in a strike from 7am on Thursday to 7am on Saturday over pay and staff retention. Striking junior doctors will travel to Stormont for a rally in the afternoon. It follows a 48-hour strike from May 22-24 and will affect hospitals and GP surgeries across the region. They said that when the ballot for the industrial action was launched, junior doctors along with all health service staff had not received a pay award for 2023/24. “This pay award involves an average pay increase of 9.07% for junior doctors in Northern Ireland, with those in their first year receiving a 10.68% uplift,” they added.
Source:The Herald
June 06, 2024 01:58 UTC
Welcome funding boost for 14 Offaly women's groups
Members of Tullamore Women's Shed taking part in a memorial walk for Ashing Murphy. The facility was one of 14 women's groups across Offaly to be awarded funding today (Wednesday). Welcome funding boost for 14 Offaly women's groupsA total of 14 women's groups across Offaly have received news of a welcome funding boost, which was announced today (Wednesday) by Minister for Rural Affairs, Heather Humphreys. The grants - ranging from just over €2,000 to €1,000 - were awarded to 500 women's groups nationally as part of The Local Enhancement Programme 2024. The programme allocated €6 million in capital supports for community groups and organisations around Ireland, with funding of €1 million being ring-fenced for women’s groups.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 23:11 UTC
Parents appeal for essential feeding tube operation for their terminally ill two-year-old daughter
The family is fearful she will not survive long enough to make the top of the waiting list for a vital peg feeding tube. As M.L.D is so rare, the neurologist was surprised by the results and her family was unaware of the disease and prognosis. Her parents John and Veronica told the Herald: "Maebhe was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy on November 6th, 2023. Most urgently, she requires an operation to insert a peg for feeding and medication. Two-year-old Maebhe Gorman has spent the last number of weeks in and out of hospital due to issues with the ng tube.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 23:04 UTC
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Rabah Slimani deal is shift away from Leinster’s DNA and a sign of Jacques Nienaber’s grand plan
When he took over Leinster in 2015, Leo Cullen committed to doing things ‘The Leinster Way’. Nine years on, the club’s recruitment suggests the definition of what he meant has shifted. During the Stuart Lancaster years, the province were known for being a swashbuckling, all-court team backboned by homegrown players from an academy that was fuelling Irish rugby. Unfortunately for those of a blue persuasion, they also grew to be known as a team who couldn’t get over the line when it mattered most.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 23:02 UTC
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Travellers face uncertainty as Aer Lingus pilots vote on possible strike action
Holidaymakers face a possible Aer Lingus strike in late June or early July as pilots vote on industrial action in a row with the airline. Ialpa confirmed that it was recommending that pilots “vote in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action”. The vote threatens uncertainty for Irish holidaymakers and overseas tourists as Aer Lingus flies millions of passengers between this country, Europe and North America every summer. Ialpa says it wants pay increases to take account of cost-of-living hikes and to bring Aer Lingus pilots’ pay into line with other airlines. [ Aer Lingus pilots reject Labour Court terms on pay deal ]Aer Lingus branded the ballot unnecessary, warning it would disrupt passengers and other workers.
Source:The Irish Times
June 05, 2024 22:54 UTC
WH Smith's high street decline is offset by retailer's travel growth
WH Smith's expansion into travel hubs across the country is more than offsetting a continued decline in its high street business. The group told shareholders it remained on track to hit full-year forecasts despite a slowdown in sales growth in third quarter, as strong growth in the travel division was tempered by falling sales on the high street. In the UK, WH Smith said growth had slowed 'as we annualise the strong recovery in passenger numbers in 2023'. WH Smith has been bolstering its presence across transport hubs and hospitals, both of which have high footfall levels. Across some of its high-street stores, WH Smith has introduced Toys R Us concession sections.
Source:Daily Mail
June 05, 2024 22:18 UTC
Overcoming adversity to make it in the music world
SINGER-songwriter Kathleen Keenan. Photo: Ray RyanOvercoming adversity to make it in the music worldKathleen’s dream has come true with her first album launchBy Patrick FlahertyShe may not be a native of Co Galway, but someone who has fully embraced the sham lifestyle of Tuam and is eager to become the next local superstar is singer-songwriter Kathleen Keenan. The Clare-woman, who is a member of the Travelling community, is slowly trying to build a name for herself in the Irish country music scene. Having worked with the likes of Daniel O’Donnell and local song hero Padraig Stevens, she has plenty of big stars praising her talents. Speaking to The Tuam Herald in the lead up to the launch of her first album, Beautiful Angels, the 32-year-old spoke about her humble beginnings and how they helped shape her love of all things musical.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 22:02 UTC
Bumrah and pace bowlers set up India's 8-wicket win over Ireland at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayScattered thunderstorms early, then becoming clear after midnight. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms early, then becoming clear after midnight. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 19:41 UTC
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Leaving Cert English paper 1: ‘Accessible’ paper with universal themes
Leaving cert students (from left) Sarah Daly, Kelsey Scully and Sophie Williams after English paper one at Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillThe first of this year’s Leaving Cert exams was accessible and included universal themes, with English paper one students guided through the paper by specific prompts, teachers have said. Kate Barry, a teacher at Loreto Secondary School in Cork, said the higher level paper gave students a lot of direction, compared to previous years. Ms Daly, meanwhile, said that the compositions revisited themes from previous papers, which would have advantaged those who used past papers. On the ordinary level paper, Ms Daly said that it focused on the theme of challenges and was well within student capabilities.
Source:The Irish Times
June 05, 2024 16:52 UTC