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RTÉ News
7 days ago
- RTÉ News
Ukuleles, spuds and an inflatable Jesus left on Irish Rail trains
Two ukuleles, a bag of spuds, a Christmas tree and an inflatable Jesus were among the items lost and found on Irish Rail services last year. The rail operator said they had logged thousands of individual losses including common items like mobiles, ear phones, wallets, books and clothes. But there were other more unusual items including a "cup with smelly stuff inside," a dog lead and a brown fur coat. Several children were left without precious belongings too including a soft dinosaur, a cuddly cat, and a Spiderman stuffed toy. Some of the items left behind were relatively pricey with one person losing two bottles of Tom Ford aftershave and a bottle of brandy. Other high-value belongings misplaced included a Marc Jacobs purse, a "diamond and other stone ring," and gold earrings. Some were not so expensive however, like the "fake Gucci handbag" that was retrieved on one service. Another passenger lost a violin, one person mislaid a Yamaha keyboard, while two forgot to take their ukuleles home. ID cards from visitors to Ireland were also discovered with a US driving licence, a Hungarian identity card and a Spanish passport. Other identification documents lost included an "Irish Prison Service Card", an "Office of Government Procurement ID," and a University College Cork staff card. Sports equipment was also a common discovery by rail staff with boxing gloves, a bicycle, a badminton case, and rackets all recovered. Some of the more curious items listed included a "large brown envelope" though there was no indication of whether there was any cash inside. Also logged were a number of religious items including a Holy Bible, an inflatable Jesus and a wooden set of rosary beads. There were also some slightly more sinister finds including a flick-knife, a bag of knives, and a book on the history of witchcraft. Even medical devices were lost with a sleep apnoea machine left behind on one service in Cork and an insulin stick found on another. A spokesman for Irish Rail said lost and found items were a daily feature of rail travel and public transport everywhere. "While there are few amongst us who haven't left an umbrella or glasses or similar behind us, we often find more significant and higher value items too, both monetary and sentimental," he added. The spokesman said all items were collected and held for at least 30 days and customers could contact them through their website or the relevant train station to recover lost belongings.
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Inflatable Jesus, Christmas tree and a keyboard among thousands of items lost on Irish Rail
Two ukuleles, a bag of spuds, a Christmas tree, and an inflatable Jesus were among the items lost and found on Irish Rail services last year. The rail operator said it logged thousands of individual lost items, including common belongings like mobile phones, earphones, wallets, books, and clothes. But there were also more unusual entries, including a 'cup with smelly stuff inside,' a dog lead, and a brown fur coat. Several children were left without precious toys, including a soft dinosaur, a cuddly cat, and a Spiderman stuffed toy. Some items were relatively expensive. One person lost two bottles of Tom Ford aftershave and a bottle of brandy. Other high-value belongings included a Marc Jacobs purse, a diamond and gemstone ring, and gold earrings. Some weren't quite as valuable, such as the 'fake Gucci handbag' retrieved on one service. Another passenger lost a violin, one mislaid a Yamaha keyboard, while two forgot to take their ukuleles home. ID cards from international visitors were also found, including a US driver's licence, a Hungarian ID card, and a Spanish passport. Other identification documents included an Irish Prison Service card, an Office of Government Procurement ID, and a University College Cork staff card. Sports equipment was frequently recovered, including boxing gloves, a bicycle, a badminton case, and rackets. Some of the more curious items included a 'large brown envelope,' though it wasn't clear whether it contained cash. Religious items were also logged, such as a Holy Bible, an inflatable Jesus, and a wooden set of rosary beads. There were also more sinister discoveries, including a flick-knife, a bag of knives, and a book on the history of witchcraft. Even medical devices were among the lost property. A sleep apnoea machine was left behind on a Cork service, and an insulin stick was found on another. A spokesman for Irish Rail said lost and found items are a daily part of rail travel and public transport everywhere. He said: 'While there are few amongst us who haven't left an umbrella or glasses or similar behind us, we often find more significant and higher value items too, both monetary and sentimental.' The spokesman added that all items are collected and held for at least 30 days, and customers can contact Irish Rail through its website or relevant train station to recover lost belongings. Read More Irish food and alcohol prices among highest in Eurozone, with basic groceries far above EU average
Scoop
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
New Zealand Condemning Israel Is Wrong
The Coalition of Ministers Supporting Israel in New Zealand rejects the condemnation delivered by New Zealand and 27 other nations on Tuesday 22 July. We agree with the Israeli response that they are 'disconnected from reality '. We also agree that Hamas is 'busy running a campaign to spread lies about Israel'. Israel has agreed to a fair ceasefire deal, but Hamas again is refusing to sign up to it. Hamas started the war, continues to prolong the war, and is encouraged to do so by naïve statements like that released today by the UK and its international partners joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The Coalition of 120 Church ministers and pastors condemns the call from members of the opposition in New Zealand's Parliament to expel the Israeli ambassador and to support South Africa's appeal to the ICJ to charge Israel with committing genocide in Gaza. We also condemn the calls in our Parliament to sanction Israel and want to mention that many New Zealanders believe in the God of Israel mentioned many times in the Holy Bible, which states that He will defend His people Israel. In that holy book He declares to Israel, 'I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse'. In closing we ask: Where is the factual evidence behind this condemnation of Israel without relying on the untrustworthy figures and information put out by the Hamas run Health Ministry in Gaza? The tragedy in Gaza reaches the hearts of compassionate people everywhere, as should the ongoing tragedy inflicted upon the people of Israel. But we should not lose sight of who started this war and who refuses to agree to the latest terms for a ceasefire - Hamas!
Malaysian Reserve
22-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Eightpoint's New Holy Bible App Makes It Easy to Stay Connected to God's Word-Even Offline
Now available on iOS and Android, the Holy Bible app helps users stay spiritually grounded with daily verses, devotionals, multiple translations, and offline access. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For many people of faith, finding time each day to read the Bible can be difficult. Whether it's due to a busy schedule, lack of access to a physical Bible, or not knowing where to begin, staying consistent with Scripture isn't always easy. The newly launched Holy Bible app, now available on Android and iOS, is designed to remove those barriers and help users stay connected to God's Word—anytime, anywhere. Created for readers of all ages and backgrounds, the app offers a streamlined, accessible way to engage with Scripture every day. Users can receive inspirational Bible verses daily, explore multiple Bible translations including the King James Version (KJV), and access thoughtful devotionals that offer encouragement and guidance. The Holy Bible app also includes a growing library of faith-based articles to help deepen users' understanding of Biblical teachings. With offline access, users can read the Bible and devotionals even when they're on the go or without internet service—perfect for travel or limited-connectivity environments. Designed with simplicity in mind, the app features an intuitive layout that allows for easy navigation, highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking, making it ideal for both quick inspiration and deeper study. Verses and devotionals can also be shared easily with friends and family, encouraging a sense of community and shared faith. 'We built this app to serve the real needs of people trying to grow spiritually in a busy, modern world,' said Ryan Marshall, Chief Product Officer. 'Our goal is to make it easier to bring Scripture into daily life in a meaningful way.' The Holy Bible app is now available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Whether you're a longtime believer or exploring the Bible for the first time, Holy Bible offers a welcoming, practical way to stay rooted in God's Word. Download Holy Bible App Now Eightpoint is a digital product company transforming bold ideas into impactful, scalable products. We rapidly build and evolve user-first products that solve real problems—from desktop to mobile and beyond. Our growing ecosystem includes innovative products like NOAA Live Weather Radar, a sleek app that delivers real-time forecasts with clarity and ranks among the most-used weather apps in the World; Check Heart Rate Now, a quick and easy wellness monitor; and Wave Browser, a powerful and secure way to search the web. Every product we launch is designed to engage users, enhance daily life, and deliver real-world value. Backed by data and driven by a relentless commitment to quality, Eightpoint moves fast, thinks big, and builds digital experiences that people love. Discover how we turn big ideas into bold digital products at
Associated Press
22-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Eightpoint's New Holy Bible App Makes It Easy to Stay Connected to God's Word--Even Offline
Now available on iOS and Android, the Holy Bible app helps users stay spiritually grounded with daily verses, devotionals, multiple translations, and offline access. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For many people of faith, finding time each day to read the Bible can be difficult. Whether it's due to a busy schedule, lack of access to a physical Bible, or not knowing where to begin, staying consistent with Scripture isn't always easy. The newly launched Holy Bible app, now available on Android and iOS, is designed to remove those barriers and help users stay connected to God's Word—anytime, anywhere. Created for readers of all ages and backgrounds, the app offers a streamlined, accessible way to engage with Scripture every day. Users can receive inspirational Bible verses daily, explore multiple Bible translations including the King James Version (KJV), and access thoughtful devotionals that offer encouragement and guidance. The Holy Bible app also includes a growing library of faith-based articles to help deepen users' understanding of Biblical teachings. With offline access, users can read the Bible and devotionals even when they're on the go or without internet service—perfect for travel or limited-connectivity environments. Designed with simplicity in mind, the app features an intuitive layout that allows for easy navigation, highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking, making it ideal for both quick inspiration and deeper study. Verses and devotionals can also be shared easily with friends and family, encouraging a sense of community and shared faith. 'We built this app to serve the real needs of people trying to grow spiritually in a busy, modern world,' said Ryan Marshall, Chief Product Officer. 'Our goal is to make it easier to bring Scripture into daily life in a meaningful way.' The Holy Bible app is now available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Whether you're a longtime believer or exploring the Bible for the first time, Holy Bible offers a welcoming, practical way to stay rooted in God's Word. Download Holy Bible App Now Eightpoint is a digital product company transforming bold ideas into impactful, scalable products. We rapidly build and evolve user-first products that solve real problems—from desktop to mobile and beyond. Our growing ecosystem includes innovative products like NOAA Live Weather Radar, a sleek app that delivers real-time forecasts with clarity and ranks among the most-used weather apps in the World; Check Heart Rate Now, a quick and easy wellness monitor; and Wave Browser, a powerful and secure way to search the web. Every product we launch is designed to engage users, enhance daily life, and deliver real-world value. Backed by data and driven by a relentless commitment to quality, Eightpoint moves fast, thinks big, and builds digital experiences that people love. Discover how we turn big ideas into bold digital products at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Eightpoint
