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- Cause of fish kill on Blackwater river in Cork ‘has not been identified’ – report
Read more on post . A large fish kill in the Blackwater river in Cork cannot be explained, the final report on the incident has concluded. Some potent substance killed 32,000-42,000 fish – mostly prized salmon and trout – last month but multiple agencies involved in the investigation cannot say what it was. Seven days… Read more: Cause of fish kill on Blackwater river in Cork ‘has not been identified’ – report - Former lord mayor’s rental house not maintained in proper state of structural repair – councilRead more on post . Former lord mayor of Dublin Nial Ring was told he could no longer let a rental property he owns because of a failure to maintain the house in a proper state of structural repair. Dublin City Council, in deciding to issue the notice, listed 10 contraventions of the regulations set… Read more: Former lord mayor’s rental house not maintained in proper state of structural repair – council
- 3,935 individual Leaving Cert subject results upgardedThis post was originally published on this site. This year’s Leaving Certificate appeals process has resulted in upgrades for 3,935 individual subject results. Just over 10,000, or 16% of Leaving Cert Established candidates, appealed some of their grades this year, compared to 12.8% last year. In all, they queried almost 20,800 individual subject results. That… Read more: 3,935 individual Leaving Cert subject results upgarded
- Church servicesRead more on post . Cathedrals Christchurch Cathedral Dublin THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY – 11.00 CHORAL EUCHARIST sung by the Cathedral Choir – Mozart: Missa Brevis in Bb, Psalm 146, Judith Bingham: Ave verum corpus, Preacher: The Archdeacon of Glendalough. 15.30 CHORAL EUCHARIST WITH CONFIRMATIONS – sung by the Cathedral Choir. EVENING PRAYER at… Read more: Church services
- Leaving Certificate: ‘Substanial increase’ in number of appeals lodged by studentsRead more on post . There was a “substantial increase” in the number of appeals lodged by Leaving Certificate candidates this year, according to the State Examinations Commission (SEC). This year’s students were the first to experience a lowering of grade inflation as part of a gradual phasing-out of the measure introduced during the Covid-19… Read more: Leaving Certificate: ‘Substanial increase’ in number of appeals lodged by students
- Chris Mason: Starmer’s irritation with Burnham shows as he seeks to tackle criticsRead full article on post. 24 minutes ago ShareSave Chris MasonPolitical editor ShareSave Getty Images The prime minister will address a conference of centre-left leaders from around the world on Friday and argue it is time to “look ourselves in the mirror and recognise where we’ve allowed our parties to shy away from people’s concerns.”… Read more: Chris Mason: Starmer’s irritation with Burnham shows as he seeks to tackle critics
- Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two chargesRead full article on post. 27 minutes ago ShareSave Ali Abbas Ahmadi and Max Matza ShareSave A federal grand jury in the US state of Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to his testimony to Congress. Mr Comey, who has long drawn US President Donald Trump’s criticism, is accused… Read more: Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
- Dahl, Torres and ‘Keighley Queens’ – the making of KildunneRead full article on post. Getty Images Mike Henson BBC Sport rugby union news reporter 31 minutes ago The pivotal team in Ellie Kildunne’s journey doesn’t exist. Even the star herself can’t quite remember what they were called. Or more accurately, what she called them. “Keighley Queens” is her best guess. Kildunne had turned up… Read more: Dahl, Torres and ‘Keighley Queens’ – the making of Kildunne
- Is Britain’s ailing Conservative Party finally over?Read more on post. It’s difficult to remember a time when both the Tories and Labour were simultaneously imploding. Normally one party’s difficulties are a godsend for the other. But UK politics is fracturing and the established order with it. “The Conservative Party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition… Read more: Is Britain’s ailing Conservative Party finally over?
- Watch: How antisocial acts leave locals living in fearRead full article on post. People living in Portsmouth have told the BBC’s Dan Johnson that persistent antisocial behaviour has made them feel unsafe in their homes. Residents say issues like noise, vandalism, graffiti, fly tipping, drug dealing and abuse leave them feeling they’re living like prisoners. The government is promising more neighbourhood officers on… Read more: Watch: How antisocial acts leave locals living in fear
- Anxiety and uncertainty lingers as season loomsRead the full article on post. Huw Evans Picture Agency Gareth Griffiths BBC Sport Wales 32 minutes ago 1 Comments As Wales’ four professional sides prepare for a new campaign, they have to wonder whether the 2025-26 season will be their final one. For Welsh rugby to start in crisis is not unusual but even… Read more: Anxiety and uncertainty lingers as season looms
- Lewandowski and Araujo headers help Barcelona to comeback victoryThis post was originally published on this site. Real Oviedo 1 Barcelona 3 HEADERS FROM ROBERT Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga. The Catalans, who fell behind after a mistake from goalkeeper Joan Garcia allowed Alberto Reina to score the opener… Read more: Lewandowski and Araujo headers help Barcelona to comeback victory
- Murphy holds off Trump to reach British Open quartersRead the full article on post. Bobbie Jackson BBC Sport journalist 2 minutes ago Comments Shaun Murphy fought off a spirited fightback from world number one Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals of the British Open in Cheltenham. England’s Murphy, who won the Masters in January, looked comfortable with a 3-1 lead but gave up… Read more: Murphy holds off Trump to reach British Open quarters
- Martin feels heat again, but are Rangers players letting him down?Read the full article on post. Tom English BBC Scotland’s chief sports writer at Ibrox 6 hours ago There’s no end of flak that can be flung at Russell Martin for the epic fail that is his project at Rangers. But watching his reaction when Mohamed Diomande got a deserved red card four minutes before… Read more: Martin feels heat again, but are Rangers players letting him down?
- Murphy pips Trump as Allen loses out to WilliamsRead the full article on post. A sensational break of 123 in the decider helped Shaun Murphy make Judd Trump a high-profile casualty in the fourth round of the British Open. After Murphy dismantled Neil Robertson in the afternoon session, he started strongly up against world number one Trump and quickly established a 3-1 advantage.… Read more: Murphy pips Trump as Allen loses out to Williams
- The Best Affordable Luggage for 2025, According to Our EditorsThis post was originally published on this site.From sleek carry-ons to roomy duffels, these budget-friendly pieces are durable, well-designed, and perfect for travel on a budget.
- The Best Affordable Luggage for 2025, According to Our EditorsThis post was originally published on this site.From sleek carry-ons to roomy duffels, these budget-friendly pieces are durable, well-designed, and perfect for travel on a budget.
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- 17 Best Pieces of Kids Luggage for Young TravelersThis post was originally published on this site.Road-tested by little ones for comfort and durability.
- 17 Best Pieces of Kids Luggage for Young TravelersThis post was originally published on this site.Road-tested by little ones for comfort and durability.
- Des Cahill sounds wistful as Mary Wilson and Áine Lawlor leave Morning IrelandRead more on post. On the surface it seems like a normal show, but an unusual atmosphere suffuses Wednesday’s Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays): a party atmosphere. Or a good-natured social gathering, at any rate, as its long-serving presenters Mary Wilson and Áine Lawlor are surprised by the unexpected arrival of the sportscaster Des… Read more: Des Cahill sounds wistful as Mary Wilson and Áine Lawlor leave Morning Ireland
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- Kneecap band member’s London court hearing moved to other side of city after floodingRead more on post. A London hearing on Friday in a case involving Kneecap’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been moved from Westminster Magistrates Court to another venue 21km (13 miles) away. The UK’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed to The Irish Times the hearing in the case, in which he is accused of… Read more: Kneecap band member’s London court hearing moved to other side of city after flooding
- The Hack review: Great story of the British tabloid phone-hacking scandal is let down by wackinessRead more on post. There are certain fields in which the UK remains a world leader, and among them is public service drama. That is, scripted television that aspires to something beyond mere entertainment and which, when done properly, turns television into a singular instrument for social commentary. That point was proved with Mr Bates… Read more: The Hack review: Great story of the British tabloid phone-hacking scandal is let down by wackiness
- John Boyne wins novel of the year in FranceRead more on post. In The Irish Times this weekend, John Banville tells me about his latest novel, Venetian Vespers. Ned Guinness writes about his new book, Guinness: A Family Succession: The True Story of the Struggle to Create the World’s Largest Brewery. Frank McNally recalls his decision-making days in the Department of Social Welfare… Read more: John Boyne wins novel of the year in France
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