Meghan on ‘toxicity’ of social media: We have forgotten about our humanity
Meghan on ‘toxicity’ of social media: We have forgotten about our humanityBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentThe Duchess of Sussex said we have lost our sense of humanity on social media, as she recalled the “cruel” comments aimed at her while she was pregnant with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Meghan led a keynote speech on International Women’s Day titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On And Off The Screen, alongside speakers including US actress Brooke Shields. During the annual SXSW Conference, Meghan, 42, said that even though social media sites are “making dollars, it doesn’t make sense”, emphasising the “negative effect” on mental health and physical safety. In an earlier session, Modern Family star Julie Bowen said that the Duke of Sussex was also at the event in Austin, Texas. The keynote speech was presented by Meghan and Harry’s The Archewell Foundation and The 19th, the national non-profit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 22:42 UTC
Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy FarrellBy Ed Elliot, PAAndy Farrell is confident Ireland will quickly dust themselves down for another shot at Guinness Six Nations glory after their dream of successive Grand Slams was extinguished in heartbreaking fashion by England. While back-to-back clean sweeps are now off the table, Ireland will still win the tournament if they defeat Scotland next weekend in Dublin. “There’s not a problem at all about getting the lads back on track for next week. “I thought they were super tonight, I thought they were physical, they were challenging on the gain line and played a nice brand of rugby as well. “To cut a long story short, I actually thought that England deserved to win.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 22:16 UTC
Exploring Ireland by public transport
And if you can manage it, using public transport is the ultimate in responsible travelling. As delays are often inevitable when relying on public transport, Colette recommends sitting down with coffee and cake in the train/ bus station or nearby cafe. Being dependent on public transport has its drawbacks, of course, such as a reliance on lifts to get from destination towns out to the countryside or the sea. But on the plus side, public transport is kinder to the planet. If you have small children or a lot of luggage, using public transport can have added complications.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 09, 2024 21:51 UTC
Megan Fox and Winnie The Pooh horror win big at awards honouring ‘worst’ in film
Megan Fox and Winnie The Pooh horror win big at awards honouring ‘worst’ in filmBy Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterMegan Fox and a Winnie The Pooh slasher film were among the award winners at the 44th Razzie Awards. The Golden Raspberry Awards, which organisers describe as the “ugly cousin to the Oscars”, honours the “worst” in contemporary cinema. Hollywood actress Fox, 37, received two awards, one for her role in action film Expend4bles. Sylvester Stallone was awarded worst supporting actor for playing Barney in the comedy film while Fox, who played Gina, won worst supporting actress. Elsewhere, Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey was handed gongs for worst remake, rip-off or sequel, worst director, worst screenplay and worst on-screen couple, which was given to Pooh and Piglet.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 21:51 UTC
Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old Trafford
Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old TraffordBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterBruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford struck from the spot as sloppy Manchester United rode their luck in an unconvincing 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Everton. Sean Dyche’s men settled and continued to threaten, only to be punished by a Rashford penalty after Ben Godfrey fouled lively Argentina international Garnacho. United continued to offer Everton a way back into the match but they failed to capitalise – something you would not expect Liverpool to struggle with in next weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final. McNeil lasered across the face of goal as Everton continued to prove a nuisance, although that effort came shortly after Pickford stopped Fernandes scoring his second. Everton continued to knock at the door and United tried to expose the gaps they were leaving, but neither side had the quality to add to the scoreline.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 21:38 UTC
India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold – police
India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold – policeBy Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBroadcaster India Willoughby’s accusation that author JK Rowling misgendered her online did not “meet the criminal threshold”, Northumbria Police have said. On Sunday, Rowling posted a criticism on X of trans women being allowed into women’s changing rooms and in the thread she spoke about Willoughby. The author wrote: “India didn’t become a woman. “While we recognise the upset this may have caused, the post was reviewed and did not meet the criminal threshold. “No law compels anyone to pretend to believe that India is a woman.
Source:Irish Independent
March 09, 2024 19:31 UTC
Indications emerging of a strong No vote in both referendums in Roscommon-Galway constituency
All 140 boxes from the Roscommon-Galway constituency have now been opened as the count continues. No tallies are taking place at the count to help give a clear picture of trends but snapshots of many ballot papers are indicating a strong No vote. A turn-out figure is expected to emerge around lunchtime. No representative from any of the political parties has yet appeared at the count centre.
Source:The Herald
March 09, 2024 12:43 UTC
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Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff: ‘I thought Shane MacGowan would last forever... He’s the ultimate artist’
A few months ago, the superstar producer Jack Antonoff opened his laptop and clicked on a live-stream from a church in the middle of Ireland. It’s the only way I know how to do it — Jack Antonoff, music producerBleachers’ early records were coloured with sadness and trauma, of which Antonoff has experienced plenty. Jack Antonoff performing with Taylor Swift during Swift's Eras Tour at MetLife Stadium in May 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff at the 66th Grammy Awards last month in Los Angeles, California. Jack Antonoff with his wife Margaret Qualley at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City last month.
Source:The Irish Times
March 09, 2024 11:12 UTC
Counting of referendum votes gets underway for Roscommon-Galway
The counting of referendum votes got underway at 9 a.m. this morning, Saturday, for the Roscommon/Galway constituency at the count centre in the Hyde Centre, Roscommon Town. The ballot papers for the Family amendment and the Care amendment are being separated into piles for counting. Returning officer Mary Raftery confirmed that the total electorate for Roscommon-Galway is 66,184. The Family referendum votes will be counted first but there is no current indication as to when this count is likely to be completed. Before boxes were opened, Ms Raftery paid tribute to the late Martin Finan, who had worked on elections for the last forty years.
Source:The Herald
March 09, 2024 10:42 UTC
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Drugs valued at €24k found in Athlone parcels
A view of the herbal cannabis and butane honey oil discovered in Athlone this week. Drugs valued at €24k found in Athlone parcelsRevenue officers examining parcels in Athlone have seized herbal cannabis and a butane honey oil worth approximately €24,000. In all, 1.1kg of herbal cannabis and 100 grammes of butane honey oil, a highly potent cannabis concentrate were seized. In another seizure this week in Dublin, drugs valued at in excess of €365,000 were found at a premises in the capital in parcels from several different countries. Over 18.3kgs of herbal cannabis was discovered in packages coming from USA, Canada, Thailand and Spain, marked ‘kids toys’, ‘kids puzzles’ and ‘tracksuits’.
Source:Irish Independent
March 08, 2024 23:24 UTC
Low voter turnout in Roscommon so far
There has been a low voter turnout for the referendum votes so far today in the county. Roscommon town 18.8% voter turnoutCastlerea 17.7% voter turnoutBallinasloe 16.6% voter turnoutAthlone 29.7% voter turnoutBallaghaderreen 15% voter turnoutIt is expected that voter numbers will increase this evening when people finish work.
Source:The Herald
March 08, 2024 22:34 UTC
Varadkar did not break electoral law with polling station video – Fine Gael
Cillian Sherlock, PATaoiseach Leo Varadkar did not break electoral rules by filming a campaign video outside his local polling station, his party has said. The video was filmed around the corner from the entrance to the polling station. The Electoral Act 1992 and Referendum Act 1994 states that a person shall not interfere with, obstruct, impede electors within 100 metres of a polling station. Asked about the campaign video, a spokesperson for Fine Gael said: “No breach of the Electoral Act took place. The Taoiseach did not obstruct, interfere or induce any electors in the vicinity of the polling station.”
Source:The Herald
March 08, 2024 21:23 UTC
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FBD eyes another special investor payout after €36m dividend on strong results
Tomás Ó Midheach, chief of insurer FBD, which beat guidance that had already been sharply increased. READ MOREFBD said on Friday that its pretax profit last year rose 24 per cent to €81.4 million. Gross written premiums rose by 8 per cent to €414 million, with over 70 per cent of the increase coming through from farmer and business customers. Private motor average premiums increased 2.9 per cent. Commercial motor premiums rose by 3.6 per cent last year.
Source:The Irish Times
March 08, 2024 21:20 UTC