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While the ingredients include mussels, Mr Queva has no interest in using mussels that could one day be harvested a five-minute drive away. Indeed, the Frenchman — whose Max’s Seafood Restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide’s latest Best Seafood Restaurants in the Republic of Ireland — is vehemently opposed to a planned 25-hectare mussel farm in the nearby harbour. Mention the farm, which has received a licence from the Department of Agriculture, and he suddenly becomes agitated. “They will tell you mussels are great and they filter water,” he said, turning around and throwing a hand in the direction…
New research highlights a significant challenge for the Irish Government: a surge in the older population necessitating a major increase in funding for long-term care, including nursing home beds and home help services. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) forecasts that the demand for both long-term residential care beds and home support services for older individuals will need to expand by at least 60% by the year 2040 to adequately address future needs. The study projects that the need for long-stay beds will climb from 29,579 in 2022 to between 47,590 and 53,270 by 2040, representing a substantial increase…
It will be challenging to find positive takeaways from this friendly series. While Carla Ward can rightly highlight the absence of key players Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan, the limited attacking threat displayed across the two matches remains a significant concern. News Source : Irish Examiner
Lorcan Murray grew up in Limerick city. In 1988, he joined RTÉ 2FM. In 1999, he was part of the RTÉ Lyric FM launch team in his native city, working as a lunchtime host on the radio station. He has built up one of Ireland’s most extensive private record collections, including autographed memorabilia and at one stage about 40,000 vinyl records. He presents Classic Drive weekdays on RTÉ Lyric FM. See: www.rte.ie. Gilbert O’Sullivan As a teenager, I loved Gilbert O’Sullivan. My brother ended up as a concert promoter. He brought Gilbert O’Sullivan to Limerick to the Savoy Theatre. I…
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle on the N71 at Grillagh, located north of Clonakilty. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30pm on Sunday. News Source
Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, the Gaoth Dobhair fiddle player, is releasing his second solo album this July, entitled ‘Caillte sa Cheol / Lost in the Music’. This album showcases over 50 minutes of traditional Donegal tunes across 11 tracks, featuring Ciarán’s fiddle playing alongside the talents of musician and producer Seán Óg Graham. Seán Óg Graham, known for his work with Beoga, The Bothy Band, Ed Sheeran and numerous other artists, lends his signature production, accompaniment, and engineering skills to the project. Caillte sa Cheol will be officially launched at the Willie Clancy Summer School on Sunday, July 6th, by TG4…
Ireland scored a total of 349 points over the two-day competition. This result placed them outside the top three, meaning they were unable to secure promotion to the first division. The nations achieving promotion were Belgium (451.5 points), Slovenia (402.5 points), and Norway (400 points). News Source : Irish Examiner
Donegal will face Meath in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. This pairing was solidified after Kerry’s victory over Armagh this evening, securing the final semi-final spot. Earlier today, Meath secured their place with a surprising win against Galway, last year’s All-Ireland finalists. Tyrone, meanwhile, dominated Dublin yesterday evening, confirming their advancement. Donegal’s comeback victory against Monaghan yesterday made them the first team to progress to the semi-finals. Since Kerry had previously played Meath in the round-robin stage, and Donegal had already faced Tyrone, only one semi-final pairing was possible to avoid repeat matchups. As a result, Donegal will play Meath, and Kerry…
Main pic: The brothers celebrating their 2023 triumph. A trio of brothers from Gweedore have secured victory in Ireland’s premier currach race for the third time. Simon, Ronan, and Michael O Dómhnaill have once again emerged victorious, following previous wins in 2021 and 2023. Currach racing presents a distinctive challenge, as teams utilize traditional Irish boats. Various types of currachaí, including two, three, and four-person boats, compete against each other employing a handicap system to ensure fair competition. The challenge boasts a unique course as well – crews navigate a 7-kilometer route, passing between Colt Island, St. Patrick’s Island, and…
Against all expectations, and seemingly even their own belief, The Kingdom unleashed a powerful third-quarter performance at Croke Park, stunning the reigning All-Ireland champions and sending them home. News Source : Irish Examiner
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