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Junior Cycle English: ‘Challenging’ paper which explored a wide range of topics and skills
Preparing for start of the Junior Cycle exams in Marian College, Ballsbridge, Dublin, on Wednesday. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillJunior cycle students faced a challenging start to the exams, with the two-hour English paper examining a wide range of topics and skills, teachers have said. “But the course is much bigger than the old Junior Cert, so it is difficult to cover topics in a lot of depth. “Very specific questions around costumes illustrating character traits were challenging, but then balanced out with broader, student-friendly, relationship questions,” she said. The imagery question in the studied poetry section could have led to confusion among some students due to the film terminology employed,” she said.
Source:The Irish Times
June 05, 2024 16:46 UTC
Election watch: Sixteen candidates for six seats in Boyle MD race
The race for the six seats up for grabs in the Boyle Municipal District will come to a conclusion this weekend, with voters taking to the polling stations to select at least three new councillors for the area. Of the six current councillors, only three are seeking re-election: Councillors Tom Crosby, Valerie Byrne, and Liam Callaghan. The remaining three — councillors Joe Murphy, John Cummins, and Micheal Mulligan — have all decided not to go forward again for another term for a variety of reasons. Overall, there are six women running for one of the 18 seats on Roscommon County Council and, of these, four are based in the Boyle area: Sitting councillor Byrne (Independent), with new faces Leah Cull (SF), Dympna Daly Finn (FG), and Angela Beirne (SF). At the moment, the Boyle Municipal District is represented by two Fianna Fáil councillors, two Independent councillors, one Sinn Féin councillor, and one Fine Gael councillor, but how that balance of power plays out in the next term will be in the hands of voters.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 16:04 UTC
India bowling first against Ireland in T20 World Cup
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayCloudy early with scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightThunderstorms early, then becoming clear after midnight. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 15:51 UTC
Eurovision organisers confirm ‘independent expert’ to analyse 2024 competition
Eurovision organisers confirm ‘independent expert’ to analyse 2024 competitionBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentThe 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is set to be reviewed by an “independent expert” following a year mired in controversy. The national broadcaster for Israel later claimed its delegation faced “an unprecedented display of hatred” from other countries and their entrants during the competition. Joost Klein performing Europapa for Netherlands at the Second Semi-Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Photo by Martin MeissnerThe Israeli delegation were criticised by contestants including Ireland’s Bambie Thug, who has been outspoken about their pro-Palestine views. They accused the Israeli broadcaster of a rule break over inciting “violence” and said they have been waiting to hear back from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) about what action would be taken.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 13:15 UTC
Troy Parrott wants Republic of Ireland to ‘push on’ from Hungary win
Troy Parrott wants Republic of Ireland to ‘push on’ from Hungary winBy Damian Spellman, PATroy Parrott is hoping better fortunes are just around the corner for the Republic of Ireland after firing them to a dramatic win over Euro 2024 finalists Hungary. I feel like we’ve got a really good team and some really good players as well. Asked if the former Manchester United and Ireland defender, who served as one of Kenny’s assistants, could be suited to the job on a permanent basis, Parrott replied: “Yes, I think so, yes. Even when he was in with the last manager, I loved working with him. Asked if he has spoken to manager Ange Postecoglou yet, he said: “No, not yet.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 13:15 UTC
Shear success!
CHILDREN at the Shearfest events in Mountbellew over the weekend. Photo: Jacinta FahyShear success! Crowds throng MountbellewTHE weather stayed fine in Mountbellew at the weekend where between 15,000 and 18,000 are believed to have attended the All-Ireland and All-Nations Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling Championships. Aside from sheep being shorn, there was children’s entertainment, fashion and beauty shows, cookery demonstrations and other events taking place. Read the story in full in this week’s edition of The Tuam Herald, on sale in shops or buy the digital edition here
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 10:24 UTC
Dunmore street renewal remains at a standstill
The street in Dunmore is waiting to be rejuvenated. Photo: Ray RyanDunmore street renewal remains at a standstillPlans are long-awaitedMORE staff will be required to allow Galway County Council advance with plans to give Dunmore’s Bridge Street a long-awaited facelift. The street is a notorious bottleneck in Dunmore with several derelict buildings on either side of the road, which is only 3.4metres wide in places. Read the story in full in this week’s edition of The Tuam Herald, on sale in shops or buy the digital edition here
Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 10:18 UTC
Lady Gaga addresses pregnancy rumours as she encourages voter registration
Lady Gaga addresses pregnancy rumours as she encourages voter registrationBy Laura Harding, Deputy Entertainment EditorLady Gaga has denied rumours she is pregnant, as she encouraged fans to register to vote. Speculation have been swirling online that the US singer is expecting her first child with boyfriend Michael Polansky. However, the star, real name Stefani Germanotta, batted them down in a video on TikTok, in which she also made a reference to Taylor Swift song Down Bad. Posting a video of a close-up of her face showing off her bleached eyebrows, she wrote: “Not pregnant – just down bad cryin at the gym register to vote at www.headcount.org.”In the caption, she added: “Register to vote or check if you’re registered EASILY at www.headcount.org.”In the clip she can be seen lipsyncing to an audio clip, saying: “I don’t have to find an aesthetic; I am the aesthetic. I mean, I’m sure there’s somebody out here right now who is going into Pinterest trying to type up all these adjectives to describe me.”In a similar clip on X and her Instagram story, she shared a video of herself winking at the camera and wrote: “Not pregnant… REGISTER TO VOTE or check if you’ve already registered EASILY at http://headcount.org.”Rumours that Gaga was pregnant started after photos emerged of her celebrating her sister Natali Germanotta’s wedding in Maine.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 09:24 UTC
MARKET REPORT: Oil firms tumble as crude dives to four-month low
Oil prices fell to a four-month low amid concerns over plans to raise supplies even as demand cools. Shares rose 0.3 per cent, or 6p, to 2420p. Shares fell 5.9 per cent, or 34p, to 540p. Petrofac shares soared after trading for the first time in more than a month. Petrofac published its delayed results last week, leading to the stock resuming trading yesterday.
Source:Daily Mail
June 05, 2024 08:56 UTC
Heartbreak for Ireland as Sweden score late winner in Euro qualifier
Heartbreak for Ireland as Sweden score late winner in Euro qualifierPA Sport ReportersMagdalena Eriksson struck six minutes from time to earn Sweden a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland who still remain without a point in Euro 2025 Qualifying. Sweden had chances to make their breakthrough in the first half courtesy of Fridolina Rolfo but earned their second win in four days over Ireland as Eriksson broke Irish hearts in Stockholm. The Republic have failed to score in group A3 so far and relegation back to League B is looming for Eileen Gleeson’s side. Sweden started to build pressure and had the first proper opening as Johanna Kaneryd’s dangerous cross found the head of Rolfo but she nodded narrowly over the bar. Sweden continued to dominate proceedings following the break but Ireland stood strong in defence, with Aoife Mannion’s attempted defensive clearance hitting Rolfo before Brosnan denied once again.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 07:33 UTC
Registration open for Ragland Theater's youth summer camps
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Source:The Herald
June 05, 2024 02:58 UTC
Penelope and Colin’s romance under threat in Bridgerton trailer
Penelope and Colin’s romance under threat in Bridgerton trailerBy Laura Harding, Deputy Entertainment EditorThe identity of Penelope Featherington as gossip writer Lady Whistledown threatens to be exposed in the trailer for the new batch of Bridgerton episodes. The first half of the third series saw Penelope, played by Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan, finally get together with the object of her affections, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton). Penelope says: “Colin cannot discover my secret. Whistledown is power.”However, the trailer hints that Colin will indeed find out the truth as he questions why Penelope’s hands are covered in ink. The footage ends with an ominous shot of Penelope turning around to face Colin as he looks stern.
Source:Irish Independent
June 05, 2024 01:42 UTC
Klamath County OKs contract to design outdoor space for garden, library programs
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Source:The Herald
June 04, 2024 23:49 UTC
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Key decision against Leinster highlights risk of refereeing system failure – The Irish Times
However, the overarching issue is that it wasn’t the subject of a proper review and a fully informed decision. The whistle had not been blown until after McCarthy touched down, so a try decision was still available. At present the referee makes an on-field decision, try or no try. In this “no try” decision overturn, operating in tandem the TMO confirmed the grounding and the referee said the ball was over the line. Remember New Zealand’s disallowed try in the World Cup final, a decision which was beyond the declared limits.
Source:The Irish Times
June 04, 2024 22:17 UTC
Staff support helps Klamath Community College student overcome life’s hurdles
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Source:The Herald
June 04, 2024 22:02 UTC