School leggings controversy: Anatomy of a social media firestorm
For many school principals who watched a social media storm envelop Carlow Presentation College over its school uniform policy, there is a trepidation that it could just as easily have been them. But you can’t get into a row on social media . School uniform rulesTogether with colleagues, Murray decided to issue a reminder to classes individually last Friday. Traffic on social media about the school began on Friday night, attracting more and more attention. It stated that there has been no change in the school uniform policy – but it did little to counter the narrative.
Source:The Irish Times
November 25, 2020 20:26 UTC
'When you are 31 years of age and sobbing walking off from training, something has to give'
Former Leinster and Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien has opened up on the injury turmoil that almost finished his rugby career. "I didn't let it show most days in training but some days I had to let it show because it was that bad. It was pretty bad. It was a pretty tough time but I'm glad the way I've come out of it and the operation went well." "When you are 31 years of age and sobbing walking off from training, something has to give.
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2020 20:26 UTC
Appeal after mother-of-two goes missing with her children in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal after mother-of-two Michaela Pulova went missing with her two children aged one and four monthsPolice are searching for a young mother who has gone missing with her two young children - including her four-month-old son who requires urgent medical attention. West Midlands Police said Michaela Pulova, 23, was last seen with her two children, Amelya Pulova, one, and four-month-old David at around 7.30pm on Tuesday. Officers believe the trio could be in the Oldbury or Smethwick areas of Birmingham. A WMP spokesman said: 'David requires urgent medical attention so we really need to find them as soon as possible. 'It's thought the family could be in the Oldbury or Smethwick area of Sandwell and we need to make sure they're safe.
Source:Daily Mail
November 25, 2020 20:08 UTC
Hungry boy, 3, orders £55 McDonald's feast through app using mum's mobile phone
Mum Raissa Andrade, 32, left her phone lying around when it was spotted by four-year-old son Tom who used it to order the huge takeaway. The clever tot managed to get the 10 bags of food delivered directly to their address in the city of Recife in Brazil. He apparently asked the mobile phone about ordering McDonald's and then took advantage of the promotional offers to request a feast, apparently even managing to confirm the address for delivery. Let us know, email webnews@mirror.co.uk(Image: instagram/raissawandrade)Among the food ordered were six promotional meals, six happy meals, eight special offer toys, 10 milkshakes, eight bottles of water and 2 McSundaes. When she realised that her son had ordered the 10 bags of food she said she could not stop laughing and was not cross with him.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 25, 2020 20:06 UTC
Restaurants across the US adapt outdoor dining in cold weather
AdvertisementRestaurants around the United States are getting creative with their outdoor dining set-ups as winter draws near. Many restaurants have poured thousands of dollars into making outdoor dining areas both comfortable and safe - amid expert warnings that some structures could pose higher risk for virus' transmission than others. NYC: Restaurants around the United States are getting creative with their outdoor dining set-ups as winter draws near. In Los Angeles, which has not permitted indoor dining of any kind since the spring, a ban on all outdoor dining is set to go into effect on Wednesday night. San Francisco's rules for outdoor dining areas are far less extensive than the Big Apple's, in part because temperatures are typically much more mild so heavy insulation isn't as necessary.
Source:Daily Mail
November 25, 2020 19:53 UTC
Coalition attempts to resume contact with CervicalCheck group
The Government has attempted to resume contact with the support group representing women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy after talks on the planned tribunal collapsed last week. Sources have said the group is unwilling to resume talks unless there are substantive solutions on the table around the issue of the statute of limitations and recurrence of cancer. The support group say some women may be left outside the tribunal as the two-year statute of limitations has passed for a small number of women. The group also want women who suffer a recurrence of cancer to be allowed to return to the tribunal. When asked if Mr Donnelly has requested the tribunal to resume its work, a spokeswoman said she could not comment.
Source:The Irish Times
November 25, 2020 19:49 UTC
Bus collision on Sao Paulo highway leaves dozens dead
A bus carrying employees of a textile company and a truck have collided on a highway in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing 40 people. Rescuers were helping the wounded and passengers caught in the wreckage of the vehicles in the municipality of Taguai, about 217 miles from the city of Sao Paulo. Expand Close The bus collided with a truck (AP/Juliano Oliveira) AP / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The bus collided with a truck (AP/Juliano Oliveira)“There is no clear indication about what caused the accident, and it is being investigated,” Sao Paulo governor Joao Doria said in a press conference. He said all the resources of his government would be used to help the victims and their families. A police spokesperson told TV Globo that so far the death toll stood at 37 and Sao Paulo firefighters later said on their official Twitter account that 40 people had been killed.
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2020 19:41 UTC
The Left Wing: Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future
Sean O'Brien is currently playing for London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership. Photo by David Fitzgerald/SportsfileOn this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by London Irish flanker Sean O'Brien to recap Ireland's loss to England and to discuss his eventful career. It was another tough day for Ireland against England and the lads discuss whether Andy Farrell's men are any closer to beating their biggest rivals after suffering their fourth straight defeat. Sean O'Brien reckons that Ireland's sloppy work at the breakdown is the main cause of the team's downfall, while Luke is concerned that the same plan is being used against Eddie Jones' side that has failed before. The lads also discuss Sean O'Brien's memorable career to date, including how he almost retired due to injury as well as his goal to become a coach when he finishes his playing career.
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2020 19:37 UTC
Police urgently looking for mum missing with daughter and baby who needs medical care
Michaela Pulova was last seen with her two children Amelya Pulova and David Puloon on Tuesday, November 24. Amelya is aged one, and her baby brother David is four-months-old and needs "urgent" medical attention. Officers from the West Midlands Police believe the family could be in the Oldbury or Smethwick area of the city. A spokesman for the force said: "David requires urgent medical attention so we really need to find them as soon as possible. (Image: SWNS)"It’s thought the family could be in the Oldbury or Smethwick area of Sandwell and we need to make sure they’re safe.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 25, 2020 19:24 UTC
‘Goodnight my sweetheart, until we meet again’ - Tributes paid to Patricia Carrick
President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Patricia Carrick, the woman Taoiseach Micheál Martin apologised to on behalf of the State because her cancer was missed by CervicalCheck. Patricia had been too ill to attend last month’s court victory, which saw her awarded €2.75m. Read More CervicalCheck: Patricia Carrick dies after cancer missed in smear testAnd he said: "On behalf of the Government and on behalf of the nation, I offer my genuine and heartfelt apologies. Goodnight my sweetheart, my Trish, my lovely wife, and wonderful mother. Patricia Carrick, Ciarán (left) and Damien Carrick, their daughters Ríoghna and Sorcha, and their youngest son Eoin (front).
Source:Irish Examiner
November 25, 2020 19:15 UTC
11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after police arrested a man and woman in Leeds
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after a man and a woman were arrested. Officers arrived at the home in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe, where they arrested a man and a woman. The girl was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment where she is currently still fighting for her life, police confirmed. Officers arrived at the home in Stanks Drive, Swarcliffe, where they arrested a man and a woman this morningThe girl was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment where she is currently still fighting for her life, police confirmed. 'The girl was taken to hospital for emergency treatment and is in a critical condition.
Source:Daily Mail
November 25, 2020 19:08 UTC
Devastation of coronavirus laid bare with economy set to shrink by its largest amount for 300 years
THE full cost of the coronavirus crisis has been laid bare with the UK economy set to shrink by its largest amount in 300 years, one million people forecast to lose their jobs and borrowing to reach levels not seen in peacetime. Deplorable indeed.”Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, also took to social media, branding the aid cut “shameful and wrong”. He explained he could “not justify a significant, across-the-board” pay increase for all public sector workers given the difficulties faced in the private sector. Alison Thewliss for the SNP said it felt like the Government was “punishing people for working in the public sector”. A public sector pay freeze takes £4bn out of the economy, squeezes living standards and starves the economy of investment at the very worst possible time.”
Source:The Herald
November 25, 2020 19:07 UTC
'We are lagging way behind' - Dublin's Shane Carthy on his mental health challenges and why the state has to do more
Pieta ambassadors Louise Cooney, Shane Carthy and Mary Black, pictured at the launch of Pieta’s Christmas campaign, #HopeOverSilence at Griffith College, Dublin (see details below). Photo: Stephen McCarth /Sportsfile SPORTSFILE / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Shane Carthy lifts the Sam Maguire in 2013. In terms of mental health, the country has come a long way, even since he sought help back in 2014. "So in those terms the conversation has come on a long, long way. We have come some way but we have an awful long way to go, going on what I’ve been speaking to people about."
Source:Irish Independent
November 25, 2020 19:06 UTC
Johnny Depp refused permission to appeal against Amber Heard 'wife beater' ruling
Johnny Depp has been refused permission to appeal against the findings of a judge who ruled that he was a wife beater. Depp had sued The Sun over a 2018 article in which he was called a "wife beater" for his alleged abuse against his then wife Amber Heard. After a three-week trial, Mr Justice Nicol found that Depp had beat Heard on 12 occasions. In his ruling Mr Justice Nicol wrote: "The findings of fact by a first instance tribunal (particularly one, such as myself, who has heard oral evidence) are rarely open to challenge on appeal. Mirror Online has contacted reps for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for comment.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 25, 2020 19:04 UTC
How to shop safely online this Black Friday and festive season
Tread softly, for you tread on your credit card. Spam, identity theft and credit card fraud can seize on your details without sufficient protection — that means a firewall, plus an antivirus/anti-spyware program. CONSUMER RIGHTSYou have all the same consumer rights buying online or making a transaction verbally by telephone that you do in person. Ensure the website spelling is correct.\Handing out your credit card details should give you pause. VIGILANCECheck your bank and credit card statements regularly and inform your bank immediately if you suspect any fraudulent activity.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 25, 2020 19:04 UTC