Read more on post . Fourteen years ago, US president Barack Obama stepped on stage at Dublin’s College Green to a rapturous reception. The 60,000 crowd had been worked up to hysterical levels of excitement by warm-up acts including Westlife and Jedward, and sports figures Brian O’Driscoll and Katie Taylor, as well as Taoiseach Enda… Read more: Barack Obama spread hope of ‘brighter days ahead’ as he became a freeman of Dublin

Read more on post. A self-described citizen journalist and YouTuber has become the first person to be jailed in a landmark case for online posts which risked identifying asylum seekers in Ireland. Paul Nolan, 36, of Mount Eagle Square, Leopardstown in Dublin, stood outside the IPAS centre at St John’s House, High Street, Tallaght, on… Read more: YouTuber jailed over posts identifying asylum seekers

This post was originally published on this site. Spanish police are investigating the death of an Irish woman in Benidorm. The woman – who died last week – has been named locally as Catherine ‘Cat’ Peckham, who was aged 65. Police say they are treating the death as homicide. Local media in Spain are reporting… Read more: Police investigating death of Irish woman in Benidorm

Read more on post. An Garda Síochána is to significantly increase resources devoted to national security in light of the worsening geopolitical situation. This will include additional resources for the Special Detective Unit, which deals with State security, and the Emergency Response Unit. There will also be additional resources for surveillance and interception technology, said… Read more: Significant additional resources required for national security, says commissioner

Read more on post. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed it will hold a vote in November on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The unprecedented move could see Israeli broadcaster KAN expelled from next year’s competition. It comes after several European broadcasters, including RTÉ, said they would boycott the contest if Israel… Read more: EBU to vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Read full article on post. Peter Scrivener BBC Sport senior journalist at Bethpage 7 minutes ago The past five Ryder Cups have ended in resounding victories for the home side. Will Bethpage be any different this week as the US look to win back the trophy that Europe so convincingly regained in Rome? While the… Read more: Where Ryder Cup battle will be won and lost

Read full article on post. US President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, part of a wider drive to cut off Moscow’s energy funding as the war in Ukraine rages on. Speaking alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, Trump said halting those imports would be “the best… Read more: Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s

Read more on post . Fourteen years ago, US president Barack Obama stepped on stage at Dublin’s College Green to a rapturous reception. The 60,000 crowd had been worked up to hysterical levels of excitement by warm-up acts including Westlife and Jedward, and sports figures Brian O’Driscoll and Katie Taylor, as well as Taoiseach Enda… Read more: Barack Obama spread hope of ‘brighter days ahead’ as he became a freeman of Dublin

Read full article on post. THE EUROPEAN BROADCASTING Union (EBU) has said that it will hold an vote in November to decide whether Israel will be allowed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest next year. The unprecedented move follows months of mounting pressure from national broadcasters, with RTÉ, Spain’s RTVE, and the Netherlands’… Read more: Unprecedented EBU vote to decide if Israel competes in Eurovision next year

This post was originally published on this site. 1 hour ago ShareSave Karl MercerLondon political editor ShareSave PA Media The prime minister has described claims from the US president that London wants “to go to Sharia law” as “ridiculous nonsense”. Sir Keir Starmer also said he supported Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan following Donald Trump’s statement… Read more: PM defends London Mayor Sadiq Khan against ‘ridiculous’ Trump claims

This post was originally published on this site. IRELAND’S KATE O’Connor has been nominated for the Women’s European Athlete of the Year award following her superb showing at the World Athletics Championships. O’Connor is one of 10 athletes who have been shortlisted for the award which will be decided by public vote. Voting closes on 5 October,… Read more: World silver medallist Kate O’Connor nominated for Women’s European Athlete of the Year

Read the full article on post. When a 34-year old Luke Donald and a 23-year old Rory McIlroy were exchanging top spot in the world rankings over the summer of 2012, few would have thought that the Ryder Cup that September would be Donald’s last. Looking to overcome a four point deficit on the final… Read more: Europe have the captain, players & spirit to slay USA

Read the full article on post. Elizabeth Botcherby BBC Sport journalist 1 hour ago Asia Cup, Super Four, Dubai Pakistan 135-8 (20 overs): Haris 31 (23); Taskin 3-28 Bangladesh 124-9 (20 overs): Shamim 30 (25); Shaheen 3-17 Pakistan won by 11 runs Scorecard. Table Pakistan set up an Asia Cup final showdown with India after… Read more: Pakistan set up Asia Cup final against India

Read the full article on post. 12 minutes ago 1 Comments Cardiff have signed former Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny on a short-term contract. Halfpenny, 36, will initially take on a kicking coach role but aims to play for the Arms Park side again when he recovers from a calf injury. The former British and Irish… Read more: Cardiff sign Halfpenny on short-term deal

This post was originally published on this site. LOOKING BACK, Sharlene Mawdsley is convinced her father’s spirit guided her back to the track in the weeks after his passing.  She has just settled into her off-season break on the day that we speak, but in June, she wasn’t thinking about athletics. She had withdrawn from… Read more: ‘That was maybe my Dad’s sign to make sure I am going to continue with the season’

This post was originally published on this site.Road-tested by little ones for comfort and durability.

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This post was originally published on this site.Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river vacations will open to the public on Thursday, September 25. Guests will be among the first to experience unforgettable seven-night vacations on the most innovative ships on the river, which journey from the grandeur of Budapest to the charm of Bavaria with… Read more: CELEBRITY RIVER CRUISES TO OPEN REMAINING INVENTORY ON 2027 SAILINGS ON SEPTEMBER 25

This post was originally published on this site.The players, places, and projects moving the travel industry into the future.

This post was originally published on this site.Traditional heritage, wildlife conservation, and responsible tourism converge at Mongolia’s new Eagle Hunter Cultural Center.

Read 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

Read 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

Read 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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Read more on post. ADVERTISEMENT Sean Penn has shared his thoughts on the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who died on 10 September after he was shot during an outdoor speech at Utah Valley University. Penn stars in the new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, in which he plays Col. Steven… Read more: Sean Penn says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Charlie Kirk shooting