Nomadic journeys in Siberia and across the Sahara – not to mention the hazards of climbing north faces of the European alps – are among themes of a bilingual and illustrated talk which mountaineer, writer and broadcaster Dermot Somers will give next Thursday, February 6, in the Connemara Coast Hotel in Na Forbacha. Hosted by Cumann Seoltóireachta an Spidéil as part of the sailing club’s winter talks series, all proceeds after costs will go towards Galway Mountain Rescue. Somers, born in Roscommon, is a writer, former broadcaster, and a mountaineer. He lives in Drogheda, Co Louth. With Crossing the Line…
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This blog is now closedCoalition cuts to public service and ‘wasteful spending’ won’t be announced until after election, Dutton suggestsDutton promises Coalition would cut powers prices by almost halfDutton is asked how much cheaper power prices will be under a future Coalition government, and the opposition leader appears to cite the Frontier Access Economics report to suggest a 44% reduction to flow through the energy system under his party’s plan.You would expect a 44% reduction all of that order being passed through in energy bill relief.And in the interim we have to do a lot more with gas, with coal…
University of Galway has cracked its own glass ceiling by appointing Professor Alma McCarthy as Executive Dean at the College of Business, Public Policy and Law – the first female academic to hold the role at UG. Professor McCarthy will take up the post on March 1 for a four-year term at the helm of the College which comprises the School of Law, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, and Shannon College of Hotel Management. She has been Dean of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway since 2021. Professor McCarthy spearheaded the remote working…
The Etihad outfit’s last meeting with The Gunners had far-reaching consequences.
A man claimed a Garda who was serving a summons had trespassed on his house after entering an unlocked door. Maurice Butler of St Anthony’s Westport Road, Clifden, is charged with drunk driving, dangerous driving and damaging a car belonging to Martin Waldron on September 24, 2023. He is also accused of driving over the legal alcohol limit on February 3 last year on Market Street. His solicitor Michael Molloy told Clifden District Court that his client alleged he never got the summons to appear in court. Judge Patricia Cronin noted that the summons stated it had been hand-delivered to…
Transport minister Jo Haylen admits ‘I made the wrong decision’ after ministerial car booked out for 13 hours for Hunter Valley lunch at wineryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW transport minister, Jo Haylen, has apologised after using her ministerial driver to chauffeur her and some friends to and from a three-hour private lunch on the Australia Day weekend – at a cost of $750.“I made the wrong decision,” Haylen said on Sunday when apologising and confirming she would repay the money for the 13-hour, 446km trip to the Hunter Valley.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s…
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How to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State basketball game How to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State basketball game Who’s Playing Ohio State Buckeyes @ Illinois Fighting Illini Current Records: Ohio State 12-8, Illinois 14-6 How To Watch When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET Where: State Farm Center — Champaign, Illinois TV: CBS Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know We’ve got another exciting Big Ten matchup on schedule as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini are set to tip at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday…
The planned reopening of Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn zone has been postponed, and checkpoints in the area will remain in place. Sunday, February 2, 2025 5:03AM Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath called the reopening “an important step forward in Los Angeles County’s recovery from the devastating Palisades Fire.” PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (CNS) — The planned reopening of Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire burn zone has been postponed, and checkpoints in the area will remain in place, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s office said Saturday night. PCH will reopen one lane in each direction…
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At around 9:15 p.m., the Contra Costa Health Services department removed a shelter-in-place for Martinez and other cities north of the refinery. A large column of smoke and flames are seen coming from the Martinez Refining Company property in Martinez, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. County officials warned that the incident could cause problems for people with respiratory issues. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) MARTINEZ — An explosion caused a massive fire at a refinery with a history of issues Saturday, prompting a response from county and refinery fire crews and hazardous materials teams, officials said. Crews from…
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires and in cities across the country to protest President Javier Milei’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, during which he slammed ‘wokeism,’ feminism and other progressive ideals. Protesters were clad in rainbow-colored flags and bore banners that read “rights are not negotiable.” Dubbed the “Federal March of Anti-Fascist and Anti-Racist Pride,” the LGBTQ+ community called the protest after the speech on Jan. 23 to combat “the economic violence, political persecution and sexual repression of Javier Milei’s government.” Rights’ groups, unions and political parties also joined the protest.…
An attack on an open market in the Sudanese city of Omdurman by a paramilitary group killed 54 people and wounded at least 158, health authorities said Saturday. The attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sabrein Market was the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the escalated civil war that has wrecked the northeastern African country. There was no immediate comment from the RSF, which has been battling the military since April 2023. Khalid al-Aleisir, minister of culture and government spokesperson, condemned the attack, saying that the casualties included many women and children. He said the…
On the edge of a thriving downtown dotted with luxury hotels and trendy restaurants is a more than 100-year-old relic of Oklahoma City’s western heritage: One of the world’s largest cattle stockyards. But maybe not for much longer. The Oklahoma National Stockyards — the last big-city stockyard in the U.S. — is for sale. The $27 million price tag includes 100 acres (40 hectares) of prime property along the Oklahoma River in a growing city of roughly 700,000 residents, where a state-of-the-art NBA arena is set to break ground and a developer is pushing plans for the country’s tallest skyscraper.…
Women represent half of the U.S. population but it’s still rare for them to have leading roles in setting taxes or budgets in some states. Take Mississippi, for example. Only one woman currently serves on the 14-member Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The elite group makes the first recommendations on how much money the state should spend on schools, prisons, Medicaid and other programs, giving these lawmakers substantial influence over their colleagues and over the lives of people who use government services. Second-term Sen. Nicole Akins Boyd was appointed to the committee by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, a fellow Republican who…
China and the Republic of Korea have wide common interests in pursuing regional peace, development and stability at a time in which both Sino-ROK relations and the Korean Peninsula situation are at crucial period, President Xi Jinping said on Saturday. China and the Republic of Korea have wide common interests in pursuing regional peace, development and stability at a time in which both Sino-ROK relations and the Korean Peninsula situation are at crucial period, President Xi Jinping said on Saturday. China and the Republic of Korea have wide common interests in pursuing regional peace, development and stability at a time in…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore…
Several games this season have been simulcast on both KFAA 29 and WFAA Channel 8, with more still to come as the season continues. Several games this season have been simulcast on both KFAA 29 and WFAA Channel 8, with more still to come as the season continues. Several games this season have been simulcast on both KFAA 29 and WFAA Channel 8, with more still to come as the season continues. DALLAS — Hey North Texans: Are you curious about how — plus when and where — you can watch Dallas Mavericks games for free? We’ve got you covered.…
How to watch Pepperdine vs. Portland basketball game How to watch Pepperdine vs. Portland basketball game Halftime Report Portland has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Pepperdine 53-35. Portland came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same. Who’s Playing Portland Pilots @ Pepperdine Waves Current Records: Portland 7-15, Pepperdine 8-13 How…
How to watch Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State basketball game How to watch Santa Barbara vs. Long Beach State basketball game Halftime Report Only one more half stands between UCSB and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead LBSU 38-26. If UCSB keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 14-7 in no time. On the other hand, LBSU will have to make due with a 7-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Who’s Playing LBSU Beach @ UCSB Gauchos…