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Hurricane Ida turns into a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Ida was transformed into a Category 2 storm on Saturday afternoon as it intensified towards the US Gulf of Mexico coast, where people prepared to make landfall as a life-threatening Category 4 in danger Sunday, on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, forecasters said. By 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, the …
Fracking banning efforts intensify locally and globally
Posted: 6:46 PM Aug 28, 2021 By Roisin Henderson [email protected] TO SHARE THE FIGHT against fracking in Fermanagh is still in full swing, with a local MP following in her predecessor’s footsteps in trying to ban fracking in the North as local campaign groups join the quest for a worldwide ban.MP Aine Murphy, who was …
We are entering a new phase in the management of Covid
Le Taoiseach said the government is looking at how the country moves from an emergency to a more normal environment, but said much remains to be decided. Micheál Martin today did not confirm a report from the Irish Independent that the National Public Health Emergency Team, along with two other emergency committees, will be disbanded …
Coronavirus Ireland: ‘The finish line is so close’ – Paul Reid says 88% of adults are fully vaccinated and walk-in centers are open for 12-15 year olds
Nearly 88 percent of adults are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, with 92 percent having received at least one dose, HSE chief executive Paul Reid confirmed. r Reid said the finish line for this phase of the immunization program is now “so close”. His comment comes as 1,997 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed by …
Reverend’s touching tribute to Co Tyrone boy Jake Rankin after cancer battle
An eight-year-old boy from Co Tyrone who died of cancer has been described by his local pastor as a “special little boy”. Jake Rankin of Castlederg died in the early hours of Sunday morning after a battle with illness. At Jake’s funeral on Tuesday at St. Bestius Church in Killeter, Reverend Peter Ferguson paid tribute …
Delta to derail New Zealand’s “Zero Covid” strategy?
A week ago, on August 17, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the country was entering strict containment after the first case of the coronavirus in six months was reported in the city of Auckland. Ms Ardern urged New Zealanders to follow lockdown rules to stop the spread of the virus, reassuring people …
Quinnipiac University closes Irish Museum of Great Hunger
Earlier this month, in a stunning example of culture cancellation gone awry, President Judy Olian of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, announced the permanent closure of the Great Hunger Museum of Ireland, Musaem An Ghorta Mhóir, the gem of Quinnipiac and the only museum in the world to feature a comprehensive collection of art and …
Vaccine protection begins to wane within six months, new study finds
The protection provided by two doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech and Oxford / AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines begins to wane within six months, new research shows. The reasonable worst-case scenario could see protection drop below 50% for seniors and healthcare workers by winter, an expert said. The Pfizer jab was 88% effective in preventing Covid-19 …
Meet the Death Metal baron who brings his Irish estate back to nature
Randal Plunkett crosses the the tall hip grass of Dunsany, a 650 hectare (1,600 acre) estate in the middle of Ireland, dragged by an invisible swarm of midges and its four Jack Russell burrows: Tiny, Lumpy, Chow and Beavis & Butt -Head. Cattle and sheep are long gone, as are lawns and many crops. In …
The government can borrow at low cost for productive investments
The Institute for Economic and Social Research, in its quarterly economic commentary published in June, argued for increased government capital spending in the current environment of very low interest rates. He recognized the need for prudent management of current spending to reduce the budget deficit and put public finances back on a sustainable basis after …
Strabane’s young wildlife explorers discover rare Northern Irish mammal, the pine marten
Young members of the Riverine Environmental Project in Strabane, County Tyrone made an impressive discovery last week after capturing images of a pine marten rare in the area. Seven-year-old Josh Cairns spotted an animal trail in the undergrowth and decided to place the camera, before returning 48 hours later to take pictures of the animal. …
Arsenal motivated by critics after two opening losses – Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka insists Arsenal will be motivated by the criticism leveled at them after a poor start to the Premier League season. The Gunners lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea on Sunday as Romelu Lukaku marked his second debut for the Blues with a goal before Reece James took a deserved victory for the visitors. …
Love Island: Episode 48: The End Is Near
And now the end is near. And so we face off, the final quartet. Although by default. But first … we had ANOTHER ‘Epic Date’ to endure. I know, it’s not like Love Island to drag things out or anything. Chloe and Toby sent to Mad Hatter Tea PartyConnection. They sat festering in the warm …
The rise of the new Sinn Féin
On February 10, 2018, after more than 34 years at the helm, Irish politician Gerry Adams resigned as leader of Sinn Féin, the largest pro-Irish party in the reunification of the Republic of Ireland and the region of Northern Ireland controlled by the United Kingdom. In her place was Mary Lou McDonald, who set out …
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Longtime Times business columnist James Flanigan dies at 85
James flanigan (Los Angeles Times) James Flanigan, whose biweekly column was a mainstay of The Times’ commercial coverage for twenty years, died on August 19 from a brief illness. He was 85 years old. From the mid-1960s – when he was drawn west to a senior editor’s post at Forbes to bolster the Times’ business …
Queen wants Prince Andrew to retain honorary military role – reports
The Queen has reportedly told insiders that she wants the Duke of York to remain Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. according to Sunday opening hours, the monarch has expressed his wish that Andrew – who faces sexual assault allegations, which he denies – retains the honorary role he succeeded the Duke of Edinburgh in 2017. …
Leopardstown expects 1,000 crowds for Irish Champions Weekend
The general manager of Leopardstown racecourse is hopeful that up to 5,000 people could be allowed to attend Irish Champions Weekend, although he admits a crowd of 1,000 is more likely. Ahead of next month’s Champions Weekend and the Listowel Festival, Irish races await the next government announcements on measures to deal with rising rates …
Has the belief really disappeared in Ireland? – Slugger O’Toole
This week, the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell, made headlines by claiming that “the evidence for Christian belief in Ireland today” has for all intents and purposes disappeared. Farrell made the comments in an interview with Síolta (Seeds), the Maynooth National Seminar journal. Farrell painted a grim picture of declining vocations, financial free fall, …
Weather forecast Ireland: Last explosion of summer as temperatures rise above 20 ° C later this week according to Met Eireann
Ireland is expected to experience a heat wave next week with temperatures reaching the mid-twenties in the coming days. fter several days of unstable conditions, with heavy storms in some areas, the country will experience a last breath of summer before September arrives. The Met Éireann forecast a dry day today across the country with …
Elektra: when the gods deliver against all odds
Irish National Opera Elektra With my critical faculties prepared not to become over-excited at the thought of seeing a full-size opera for the first time in what seems like an eternity, it is always fair to write that the Irish National Opera’s staging of the opera in one act by Richard Strauss from 1908 Elektra …
Teaching elementary school and playing the violin “means you can travel the world”
As a wandering Irishman, learning to play the violin gave Mikie O’Shea a key to unlocking music communities across the world. “It might sound like an Irish cliché, but when it comes to meeting people from different cultures, traditional music really helps,” says the man from Cork, who now lives in Kiev, Ukraine. “I learned …
Donegal priest to conduct communions despite coalition advice
A Co Donegal priest has said one of the reasons he will be holding his first communions this weekend is because he fears an increase in Covid-19 infections in the coming weeks. Father John Joe Duffy of St Michael’s Church in Creeslough will celebrate First Communion with 18 students from two local schools. It will …
Letters to the Editor | The Economist
August 14, 2021 Listen to this story Your browser does not support the item . Enjoy more audio and podcasts on ios or Android. Letters are welcome by e-mail at [email protected] Face the risk Your attempt to shed light on who refuses vaccines has led to the dismissive conclusion that one way to increase vaccine …
“High risk”: the insurance industry refuses people with disabilities
A Dublin woman with cerebral palsy has urged the government to approach the insurance industry over its refusal to provide coverage for people with disabilities who run their own businesses. ileen Daly started a freelance living business in 2018 and says the move has transformed her life. The 46-year-old has been in a wheelchair since …
Lifeway Foods announces extended distribution in Ireland
Lifeway Kefir now available at Tesco stores in Ireland MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug.12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the expansion of the distribution of kefir in the Irish market with a listing at Tesco. The initial …
Ireland’s journey from pandemic hotspot to vaccine poster child
Covid-19 vaccine updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about Covid-19 vaccine news. After endless months of sucking at home, I landed in Ireland from New York to wait for the pandemic to end in mid-February. Dublin Airport was dark and deserted. It was the same for much of …
Young Fianna Fail wants Leo Varadkar to quit Merriongate as he issues ‘gross double standard’ statement
Ógra Fianna Fáil called on Leo Varadkar to resign and accused him of “rude double standard” on Merriongate. Fianna Fáil base members are furious at Mr. Varadkar’s presence at the infamous Merrion Hotel garden party for 50 VIP guests last month. And this has now manifested itself in a demand from the party’s official youth …
Three more deaths linked to Covid-19 as Northern Ireland records highest infection rate in UK | UTV
Three more deaths of patients who tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland. The health ministry said there were also 1,467 new confirmed cases in the last 24-hour reference period. A total of 2,343,361 vaccines were administered. As of Wednesday morning, there were 321 Covid-positive patients in the hospital, including 40 in …
Knife victim in Tallaght named locally as major Garda investigation continues
The 25-year-old man who was brutally stabbed to death in Tallaght was locally named Ademola Giwa who is said to have lived there. r Giwa died after being stabbed in the neck at Mac Uilliam Road near his home at 7.15pm yesterday. He was transferred to Tallaght University Hospital after detectives attempted to give him …
The Co Fermanagh GAA club helps ‘dads and boys’ get involved in the community
The men in the Donagh area in County Fermanagh have used an initiative by a GAA club in the area to get people to play non-competitive sport. The GFC St Patrick’s Club in the village runs the ‘Dads and Lads’ program within the club, which allows older men and those who do not wish to …
Irish postal service An Post partners with Legion Esports
Irish organization Esports of the Legion announced a partnership with the regional post A position. As a result of the deal, An Post’s recently launched money management app will become the organization’s main sponsor. Credit: Legion Esports RELATED: Global Esports Federation Adds Ireland Esports To Growing List In addition to becoming the organization’s title sponsor, …
Construction market contracts in Northern Ireland
Construction activity in Northern Ireland contracted in July. Ulster Bank’s Purchasing Managers Index for Commercial Activity pegged construction activity at 48.9, down from 51 in June. Any number below 50 indicates contraction in activity, while a number above 50 indicates growth. Northern Ireland Ulster Bank chief economist Richard Ramsey said the construction industry in Northern …
Bionica Emas medical company to create 35 jobs in Westmeath
Bionica Emas will create 35 jobs in Westmeath with the establishment of a storage, distribution and labeling site in Ireland. he company provides a range of services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, including access to drugs and ancillaries for use in clinical trials. The company is opening a 7,000 square foot facility in Kilbeggan …
Daily Update: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales expanded its Covid-19 lockdown to the rural town of Tamworth on Monday due to concerns that the coronavirus might have spread from Sydney into the countryside. Europe * France’s health minister on Sunday appealed for volunteer doctors and nurses to travel to the overseas territories of Guadalupe …
Mary Kelly: Switching to Celebrity-Dominated Online “News” Damaging Democracy and Local Communities
SOMETIMES a book title just demands your attention. So I had to order Panic as the Man Burns Crumpets; The Vanishing World of the Local Journalist – an entertaining and nostalgic look at life in a local newspaper. It is indeed a dying world, as far fewer people now get their main source of information …
Travel to Northern Ireland: Latest Update and Rules Breakdown While Traveling in NI
For anyone planning a trip, whether across the water or further afield, it can be difficult to keep abreast of changing travel rules. When it comes to testing and self-isolation, it can be difficult to know when to do either and what to prepare for before you go. We’ve put together a list of everything …
Dave Halloran had a knack for helping trainee journalists and following them on a regular basis over four decades
The YOUNG Cub reporters who climbed the dark, apprehensive stairs to the former Irish Independent offices on Dublin’s Middle Abbey Street were instantly reassured by Dave Halloran’s presence. beset by the smell of hot metal and newspaper and the mind-boggling tone of an action-packed newsroom running at full speed, the tall and kind Co Mayo …
Chancellor presents COVID-19 protocols for fall semester | Nebraska today
Chancellor Ronnie Green describes COVID-19 policies and protocols for the fall semester 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and outlined upcoming vaccination opportunities. In a campus-wide email on Aug.6, Green announced policies encompassing the use of personal protection, vaccinations, and required readmission testing. Green noted that the university is working closely with the Lincoln-Lancaster County …
Wisconsin Badgers 2021 football opponent preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Now is August, which means it’s time to take college football seriously. the Wisconsin Badgers open fall practices on Friday and the rest of the country will join them shortly. For the rest of the month, we’ll be posting two articles on each opponent on the Wisconsin calendar. The first post will be written by …
Money Doctor launches low-cost wills service
A do-it-yourself will drafting service was started by personal finance commentator John Lowe. rearch shows that less than a third of adults have a will in place. Mr Lowe, of MoneyDoctors.ie, says there’s a reluctance to complete what he says is a really important function, especially if you have family. He said writing a will …
Cork pub owner says he wants covid to last for ten years
A Cork pub owner apologized after being filmed saying he hopes the COVID pandemic will continue for another ten years due to the financial support he receives from the government. Tony Campion, owner of the Silver Key pub and restaurant in Cork City, was recently caught on camera saying he was hoping the pandemic would …
Stephen Bradley, director of Shamrock Rovers, shortlisted for MK Dons post
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley is on the shortlist for the vacant English League position MK Dons. Internet speculation surfaced about Bradley and the job earlier this week, and the 36-year-old pushed back a question about it after the Europa League win last night over Teuta Durres. But Independent.ie understands that MK Dons’ interest in …
Fáilte Ireland updates advice on outdoor gatherings and live music after Zappone controversy
FÁILTE IRELAND Updated its guidelines for outdoor events following advice from the Attorney General. Earlier this week, AG Paul Gallagher informed the government that up to 200 people can attend outdoor events and gatherings. A statement released by the government noted today: “The guidelines have also been updated to allow live music and other outdoor …
Top 10 places to visit on your trip to Ireland
Share the article Last update 4 minutes ago Ireland is known for its vast Celtic mythology, folk music, rugged landscapes and lofty castles. While it can be tempting to stay in the pub sipping a Guinness next to a peat fire, the Irish countryside has so much more to offer than just kissing the Blarney …
Equipment shortages: NI contractors to receive government support
The Government of Northern Ireland has made plans to help entrepreneurs deal with severe delays and inflation. The Northern Ireland executive advised government departments to cooperate “in a spirit of mutual trust” when dealing with delays caused by the shortage of building materials. They said if the contractor has provided evidence of an open book …
Irish riders run out of medals, while Maguire and Meadow start steadily
Golf: Leona Maguire reached a level by 71 in the first round; Stephanie Meadow finishes above par with a round of 72 Diving: Tanya Watson qualifies for women’s 10m platform semifinals Equestrian: Cian O’Connor best of the Irish in show jumping final but he, Bertram Allen and Darragh Kenny lack medals Equestrian Cian o’connor was …
Kanturk tragedy “almost beyond human comprehension”: verdict of unlawful homicide in the death of Mark O’Sullivan
The jury at the inquest into Kanturk’s victim, Mark O’Sullivan, today returned a verdict of unlawful homicide, in what the coroner described as “a terrible tragedy, almost beyond comprehension. human “. he six-person jury decided that Tadg O’Sullivan and Diarmuid O’Sullivan had committed suicide. A recommendation was made that protocols regarding third party contact with …
Latest coronavirus: Scotland eases restrictions but sticks to face coverings
San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties have reinstated a universal mask mandate for indoor public places. The requirement goes into effect Tuesday and will require individuals to wear face coverings when indoors in public places, regardless of their immunization status. A climber wears a mask at the Planet Granite Climbing Hall in San …
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Ireland’s Catholic Church, government clash over COVID-19 restrictions
A general view of the crowded street as retail business fully reopens as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions continue to ease after a long period of lockdown in Dublin, Ireland on May 17 2021. REUTERS / Clodagh Kilcoyne DUBLIN, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Five Roman Catholic bishops from Ireland’s 22 dioceses set to challenge COVID-19 restrictions …
Weston Airport bought by investors
A group of investors, which includes tech entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast John Collison, have purchased a controlling stake in Weston Airport near Leixlip in County Kildare. Weston Airport owner Brian Conneely made the announcement this morning. Derick Walshe, a Limerick-based financier, heads the investor group including Mr. Collison, John Brennan, Catherine Greene, Gerald Dundon. The …
Gangland killer Brian Rattigan released from Portlaoise prison after 18 years behind bars
Gangland killer Brian Rattigan was released from Portlaoise prison this morning after spending more than 18 years behind bars for various extremely serious offenses. o warden were present when Rattigan walked out of Ireland’s highest security prison at 6.30am, wearing a gray suit, fisherman’s hat, white shirt, sunglasses and a black mask. An armed member …
IMF allocates 650 billion euros to help countries cope with Covid fallout
Member countries approved the largest infusion of resources in the history of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with $ 650 billion (€ 547 billion) to help countries cope with growing debt and fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. The creation of reserve assets – known as Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) – is the first since the …