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CTV News
9 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warning ended for Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County
Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm Friday evening that could produce a tornado in the Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County area. (File) A tornado warning was in effect for Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County Friday evening, but the warning has since ended. Environment Canada cautioned residents to exercise extra care and attention in these locations. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect.
CTV News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warning for Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County
Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm Friday evening that could produce a tornado in the Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County area. (File) A tornado warning is in effect for Hanover-Dundalk-southern Grey County. Environment Canada says extra care and attention should be exercised in these locations. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and wing gusts up to 100 km/h is moving through the area. Locations impacted include Dundalk, Varney, Holstein, Yeovil, Maple Lane and Hopeville. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
RTÉ News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
First Division: Dundalk down Cobh Ramblers to get back on track
Dundalk opened up a four-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table as Gbemi Arubi's third goal of the season proved decisive in securing a third win of the campaign against Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park. Ciarán Kilduff's side came into the game on the back of their first defeat of the season away to Finn Harps on Monday, knowing that a win for the Cork outfit would see them knocked off the summit. However, a stunning bicycle kick from Arubi – back in the side after four weeks out injured – proved the difference as the Lilywhites claimed what could be a huge result in their pursuit of an immediate return to the top flight. Mick McDermott's side are by no means out of the running but a third straight defeat against their nearest challengers was damaging, with added salt rubbed in the wounds by the late dismissal of Cian Coleman. Kilduff had asked for a response from his side in Harps defeat on Monday and he certainly got it with Arubi opening the scoring with a scream after just 13 minutes. Cobh failed to deal with Luke Mulligan's cross from the right with the ball helped down out of the air by Dean Ebbe before Eoin Kenny's attempt to control saw it break for the ex-Shelbourne player to send a superb bicycle kick past Timo Martin having reacted quicker than Jonas Hakkinen. Mulligan then had a long range effort drift to the right and wide before Arubi was denied a second on 21 minutes when his close range effort was saved by Martin after Vinnie Leonard had kept Sean Keogh's deep free kick alive at the back post. Cobh then had what proved to be their only attempt of the half a minute later when Barry Coffey slipped Cian Murphy in only for the striker to be denied by the alert Enda Minogue, who was quick off his line to block. The hosts then almost doubled their lead on 33 minutes when Horgan beat Hakkinen on the left before standing up a cross to the back post that left Martin floundering only to drift wide with Ebbe unable to get a touch as he flung himself towards the ball. Arubi and Keogh then both had long range efforts before the break with the first saved by Martin before the latter drifted just over. The visitors did have a half chance within three minutes of the restart when Coffey found space on the left but his effort was deflected tamely into the arms of Minogue. Dundalk then should have doubled their lead on 50 minutes when Horgan beat Hakkinen on the left before squaring to Ebbe for what should have been a simple tap-in but he got his angles all wrong and screwed a shot well wide. Cobh then had a big chance of their own two minutes later when Coffey released Murphy in behind Leonard but his toe-poked effort was blocked by Minogue before the defender scrambled it clear. Hakkinen then had a deep cross touched over by Minogue at full stretch on 61 minutes before Coffey headed over from Luka Le Bervet's cross two minutes later. The Louth men were next to threaten on 70 minutes when Arubi beat both Niall O'Keeffe and Shane Griffin to get a shot away which drifted just to the left and wide. Substitute Andy Paraschiv then volleyed just wide on 75 minutes before forcing a save from Martin with a shot from just outside the box moments later. Kenny then had a great chance to wrap things up five minutes from time when he was released by Leonard but after cutting inside Coleman, his left foot shot was easily saved by Martin. The Luxembourger then kept his side in it with a big stop on 91 minutes to turn Horgan's shot out for a corner after he had been slipped in by Arubi. Cobh's evening then took a turn for the worst two minutes later when Coleman was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence following a foul on Aodh Dervin. That allowed Dundalk to run down the clock to secure what could be a huge result in the First Division title race. Dundalk: Enda Minogue; Luke Mulligan (Sean McHale 71), Mayowa Animasahun, Vinnie Leonard, Sean Keogh; Aodh Dervin, Keith Ward (Andy Paraschiv 59); Eoin Kenny, Dean Ebbe (Harry Groome 59), Daryl Horgan; Gbemi Arubi. Cobh Ramblers: Timo Martin; Jonas Hakkinen, Cian Coleman, Shane Griffin, Luka Le Bervet (John O'Donovan 86); Niall O'Keeffe (Jason Abbott 71) Dale Holland (Sam Bellis 65); Matthew Whelan, Barry Coffey, Shane Griffin; Cian Murphy (Brendan Frahill 86).
Irish Examiner
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dundalk edge Cobh Ramblers to extend lead at top of the First Division
DUNDALK 1 (Gbemi Arubi 13) COBH RAMBLERS 0 Moving week in the League of Ireland didn't end with Cobh Ramblers usurping Dundalk for top spot thanks to Gbemi Arubi's early winner. Dundalk have risen from the ashes of near extinction last September to holding within their control an immediate return to the Premier Division through a four-point cushion. Cobh, with the transfer window opening on Tuesday, will still fancy reeling in Ciarán Kilduff's Lilywhites with 15 games left but look certain to at least have a playoff shot at returning to the Premier stage they last graced in 2008. Whereas one set of fans demanded promotion, the other in Cobh were able to dream of a Premier Division. That optimism originated from the fan-owned club being taken into private ownership, international consortium F32 vowing to elevate Cobh to 'new heights.' That was evident in the arsenal of funds new manager Mick McDermott was supplied with, facilitating the recruitment of several players part of Cork City's First Division title winning team. In fact, adding in former Waterford duo Niall O'Keefe and Shane Griffin, only two of the outfield starters at Oriel hadn't tasted promotion over the past two years. It wasn't long, however, before fears grew over the sustainability of that spend when the multi-club mothership encountered financial difficulties. Funds were guaranteed to a certain juncture, by which the custodians required a replacement to maintain levels. Assiduous work in the background ensured continuity. That potential turbulence didn't detract from results, the Rams joining Bray Wanderers in providing the competition for the pacesetters in Co Louth. A haul of 28 points from a possible 33 over the last 11 games, allied to Dundalk encountering their first blip of the campaign, lifted them to within a point of the leaders. Momentum was on their side in the psychology of being able to leave Oriel with top spot but their plan to be patient by quieting the home crowd went askew after only 13 minutes. Cobh's defensive partnership of Cian Coleman and Shane Griffin – First and Premier Division winners respectively last year – were tested by lofted crosses early and their failure to deal with Luke Mulligan's delivery from the right cost them. Eoin Kenny was involved in the build-up too and his presence in the box caused hesitancy but Arubi still had to execute a brilliant acrobatic volley to send the ball zipping past Timothy Martin. Arubi was a graduate of Damien Duff at Shelbourne in his teens and at 21 inhabits the middle section of the age-scale across Dundalk's team. Vinnie Leonard turned 17 in March while at the other end of the spectrum of Keith Ward. Having the 34-year-old, along with former Ireland winger Daryl Horgan two years his junior, is vital to navigating the chase for the only and only direct ticket to next year's Premier Division. Dean Ebbe is another thirty-something wh0's been around the block and was close to converting Horgan's dinked cross to the back post just past the half hour mark. Arubi could have had more by the end of a half in which Cobh were second best, unable to reproduce their recent form. Home 'keeper Enda Minogue was busier after the break, denying Barry Coffey from an acute angle and turning over a long-range shot by Jonas Häkkinen. Dundalk also fashioned openings to extend their buffer. Ebbe was brushed off the ball by O'Keeffe as he was poised to convert Horgan's cutback while Kenny saw his raking drive hacked off the goal-line by Coleman. Horgan himself raced clear in stoppage time, only to be foiled by Luxembourg native Martin in the visitors' goal. Two late bookings incurred for Coleman saw him suffer a similar red card fate to what he suffered on his last trip to Oriel with Cork City. Elsewhere 10-man Wexford produced a sensational comeback from 3-1 to secure a memorable 4-3 victory against Kerry, who saw Sean McGrath net a first half hat-trick on his 100th appearance for the club. Meanwhile Bray Wanderers secured an impressive 4-0 win away at bottom side Athlone Town to climb up to third and above Treaty United in the table, following their 1-0 loss at home by Finn Harps, who grabbed the winner when Gradi Lomboto struck 15 minute's from time. DUNDALK: E Minogue; L Mulligan (S McHale 71), M Animasahun, V Leonard, S McHale, S Keogh; A Dervin, K Ward (A Paraschiv 60); E Kenny, D Ebbe (H Groome; 59), D Horgan; G Arubi. COBH RAMBLERS: T Martin; J Häkkinen, C Coleman, Shane A Griffin, L Le Bervet (J O'Donovan 86; N O'Keeffe (J Abbott 71), Shane Griffin; D Holland (S Bellis 65), B Coffey, M Whelan; C Murphy (B Frahill 86). Referee: Oliver Moran (Dublin). Attendance: 1,487.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bohs' John Mountney says Gypsies have belief 'to achieve something this year'
John Mountney feels Bohemians have only won half the battle. They are winning hearts and minds around Dalymount Park again, after putting their early season struggles behind them to surge up to second in the having clinched five league titles during Dundalk's golden era under Stephen Kenny, Mountney knows a thing or two about what's needed to drive success. And he has warned that Bohs' 2-0 derby win over leaders Shamrock Rovers on Monday will count for nothing if they don't follow up against Sligo Rovers said: 'When lads are put together in a new team, you have to win a few games to really build belief and momentum and I think that's happened now. There's something good here and it was coming. Dalymount is a fortress and you can hear it when things are going well. That was a big factor, getting the crowd behind us. I think we've been doing that and especially with the high energy (style of play).' Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. But Dalymount wasn't always a beacon of positivity this season, and particularly so when manager Alan Reynolds was under fire with the team unable to win at home. It was an unwanted run that stretched back to last year and that pressure might have weighed heavy on a squad, particularly a young one like Mayo man Mountney, 32, hailed the character of those youngsters for riding it out and turning it around to the extent that Bohs could have a say in this title race.'There's strong characters in there, some very confident young lads that haven't much league experience but have big futures ahead of them,' he said. 'I just think it's a belief. You can get really down when you lose and things aren't going your way. And sometimes when it does go your way then it's about not getting too high. 'We've found that base and picked up results. It's a very grounded squad and we know we have to work hard every week. It'll be the same tonight - we have to put in the same performance against Sligo that we did on Monday, as they have the quality to turn you over.'Mountney is one of the most decorated players still playing in the league after a trophy laden spell at Dundalk, one laced with big European nights too. He still lives in Dundalk, commuting to Dublin on a daily basis having left the Lilywhites last year after a financial implosion that saw the club teeter on the brink of now, that ship has been steadied and Dundalk - under the management of his former team-mate Ciaran Kilduff - sit top of the First Division as they chase promotion. But Mountney fancied a new challenge at this stage of his career and didn't think twice when Bohemians came calling over the winter. Not when he considered the characters involved behind the scenes. Assistant manager Stephen O'Donnell was his Dundalk captain, not to mention his housemate for a period of time. And first-team coach Derek Pender was an old sparring partner, with Mountney enjoying numerous battles with the former Gypsies right-back and skipper.'You know the career 'Detzer' had with Bohs, so you know the characters and the type of people you're coming into, which is important for a player,' said Mountney. 'You want people to demand standards and do things right - and it's definitely done right here. We're all held accountable and that's the way it should be.'But when he signed in mid-November, Bohs fans must have wondered about Mountney considering he was just coming back from a second serious ACL said: 'One of my main things as a player was athleticism and coming back from the knees, the big thing was to make sure there was still athleticism in the legs. Thankfully, I still have that side of it and it's just about helping out and chipping in when you're called upon.'Keith Buckley and Rob Cornwall have come back (from ACLs) more recently. You see Keith to this day, first in the morning and last to leave in the gym. Looking after himself. I feel I'm over that stage. I've done all that rehab in my year at Dundalk, and now I'm just enjoying being back on the grass. (After games) I feel it in the morning, when I'm going for a walk with the little one, but I'm just glad to be playing and coming out with the right results like Monday.'Dalymount was rocking before, during and after that third win over the Hoops this year, and it was the perfect response to Friday's 2-1 defeat away to Waterford. Nine wins in 13 games is good going, so are Bohs title contenders, considering they have two games in hand over Rovers to try and eat into their nine-point lead?Mountney considered the question, and said: "It's too early to say. The games in hand are great, but you have to go and win them. Every game for us is massive. It's an up-and-coming team, there's a lot of good young talent here. We have to take it game-by-game but there's definitely real quality and a belief here for us to achieve something this year.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
