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Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Rathdrum and Tinahely
Avondale GAA lotto draw Tuesday, July 8, No jackpot winner 12, 18, 21, 23 two match-three winners Teresa and Chris Byrne c/o Anthony Michaela Byrne c/o Online Thanks for all your continued support Next draw Tuesday, July 15, jackpot €3,000. Tickets can be purchased on the clubforce app. Avondale GAA Club Memorabilia If anyone has any memorabilia connected to the Avondale GAA club (Cups, medals, programmes, etc) Can you please contact Sandra O'Shaughnessy at 083 3575421 or contact Victor O'Shaughnessy with details. Exciting Opportunity for Our Club The Irish Farmers Journal has launched an exciting competition starting on July 3, offering a chance to win a top-of-the-line Husqvarna mower valued at €30,000. This amazing mower will significantly reduce the time spent on grass cutting, providing numerous benefits to our club. Let's get involved and maximise our chances of winning this fantastic participate, simply enter the competition on behalf of our club. The more entries we have, the better our chances of winning. Buy the Irish Farmers Journal starting July 3. Collect three tokens over four weeks and send them to the Irish Farmers Journal. Let's come together and make this happen for our club. Congratulations Avondale GAA Club would like to send its congratulations and best wishes to former player Shane O'Neill and his beautiful bride Rachel on their wedding day today. We wish you both a lifetime full of love and happiness and future Avondale footballers and hurlers. Thank you Thank you to Helen and Noel Jacob of Jacob's Well for sponsoring the match ball for tomorrow's Intermediate football championship. Jacobs Well have been very generous with their sponsorship over the years and they are the first to sponsor the match ball for this year's championship. We'll have a different sponsor for each football and hurling game as a way of thanking our sponsors throughout the championship. Congratulations Avondale intermediate football team and management made the journey to a sun drenched Echelon Park Aughrim on Sunday last to start the intermediate football campaign Avondale got off to a flying start and at half time Avondale lead on a scoreline of Avondale 3-09 (18) to Barndarrig 0-03 (3) in the second half Avondale kept the lead on Barndarring and won on a scoreline of Avondale 5-18 (33) to Barndarrig 0-10 (10) Next up for Avondale intermediate football team is a match against Ballinacor on Sunday, August 3, at 7.30 p.m. in Aughrim. The Senior Hurling Championship 2025 Next up for Avondale GAA is the senior hurling championship where Avondale senior hurlers will travel up to Echelon park in Aughrim on Saturday, July 19, at 6.30 p.m. to take on St Pat's in the first round of the senior hurling championship 2025 All support is much appreciated. Championship Fixtures Championship Season sees our four adult team fixtures the championship group stages senior hurling Avondale v St Pat's Saturday, July 19/18.30/Aughrim Senior hurling Avondale v Bray Emmets Weekend of the 23rd/August 24 TBC Intermediate football Avondale v Ballinacor Sunday, August 3/midday/Aughrim Intermediate football Avondale v Aughrim weekend of the 8/August 9/10 TBC Junior hurling Avondale v Aughrim Wednesday 23d July/19.30/Aughrim Junior hurling Avondale v Bray Emmets Wednesday, July 30/19.30/Avondale Junior hurling Avondale v Knockanna Wednesday, August 6/19.30/Knockananna Junior hurling Avondale v Éire Óg Wednesday, August 20/19.30/Avondale Junior B football Avondale v Bray Emmets Thursday, July 17/19.30/Avondale Junior B football Avondale v Baltinglass Thursday, July 31/19.30/Baltinglass Junior B football Avondale v Blessington Thursday, August 14/19.30/Avondale. Tea and Coffee After Mass On the second Sunday of the month, tea and coffee will be available at the back of the church after the 11.30 a.m. Mass All are welcome. Thank you to the hospitality group for providing the refreshments. Blessing Of the Graves Blessing Of the graves – Famine Graveyard A Mass will be celebrated in the famine graveyard on Wednesday, July 16, at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Masses in Clara Vale Church and Greenane Sunday, July 20, in Greenane at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 27, Clara Vale at 9 a.m. Also in the Rathdrum parish church 6 p.m. vigil Mass on Saturday and 11.30 a.m. Mass on a Sunday 11 a.m. Mass on public holidays and 9 a.m. Mass on a Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. Eucharistic service on Tuesday Mass and Blessing Of the Graves 202 Glenealy Cemetery Saturday, July 19, at 3 p.m. Killoughter Cemetery Tuesday, July 22, at 7.30 p.m. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Clara Vale Church summer sale The Clara Vale summer sale will take place in the grounds of the church on Sunday, August 10, at 1.30 p.m. The committee are looking for items for stalls such as cakes home produce firewood plants new or nearly new items There will be tea raffles lucky dip and other attractions for more information contact 086 8144745 or 087 6895033. The Row Hard Go Home Success The parish extends its congratulations to the rowing team of local men Tom Nolan Michael Dowling Cormac Conroy and Diarmuid O'Briain, who recently broke the record for rowing around ireland the team cut the record in half as well as beating the record the men raised funds for Rathdrum Cancer Support and Vartry Rowing Club Wicklow. All support for theses organisations is greatly appreciated. See to donate to two great charities. Ballinacor Community field day Ballinacor Community field day takes place Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. A fun afternoon for all the family with field games, stalls, waterslide, dog show, barbecue, face painting, races and more. All proceeds to Ballinacor Community Project. Rathdrum Trout Anglers This year Rathdrum have the Honour of hosting this year's T. A. F. I all-Ireland River Senior Championships. We will be hosting it on the Avonmore River on August 16 and 17. There will be the First two-day Inter-pro, with a new format held by TAFI Where no controllers will be required. Provincial Entries deadline to be with Rathdrum Trout Anglers is to be in by Friday, July 18. Deadline for Practice for anglers competing is Monday, August 4. Day tickets can be purchased on or in the Wise Owl Shop, Main Street Rathdrum. Head Organiser Mark Driver can be contacted at 086 0349273 if required. Once entries have been received a Private WhatsApp group will be compiled where further information to all anglers will be given to all competing anglers. Details of entries will be sent to Provincial Secretaries to notify all qualified anglers in coming days. Further information and details to follow. Hon. Secretary Mark Driver. Rathdrum Welcomes World Record Breakers The four Heroes of Diarmuid O'Briain, Tom Nolan, Cormac Conroy and Michael Dowling smashed the World Record for an unsupported row around Ireland in just over 15 days, overcoming adverse weather and challenging sea conditions. Thousands followed their journey on social media and generously supported their chosen two causes – Rathdrum Cancer Support Group and Vartry Rowing Club, Wicklow. The successful row by Diarmuid, Tom, Cormac and Michael coupled with the funds raised through the Go Fund Me Page is truly amazing. Rathdrum Cancer Support Group is looking for a massive attendance in Parnell Memorial Park to meet, thank, and congratulate the Row Hard or Go Home Team on Saturday, July 19, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please come along. All welcome. Your Notes Any groups or organisations who want to put notes in to the Rathdrum notes in the Wicklow people newspaper should forward the information via email to Sandyshaugh44@ text/Whatsapp the message to 083 3575421 before 1pm on Sunday. Tinahely Baby Massage and Reflexology Classes Join these lovely classes with you and your baby. Learn different massage strokes and reflexology techniques to help you and your baby. Also a lovely way to meet other parents in your area. Keep an eye on our instagram and facebook pages @wellness_by_meadows for upcoming classes. You can also contact Claire on 087-1491850 with any queries. Fairgreen Resource Centre The Fairgreen Resource Centre is located to the rear of the Courthouse and is a purpose built social centre where you can relax and meet new people. Tinahely Active Retirement Tinahely Active Retirement Association meets every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am to 12.30 for coffee and a chat. The group runs a variety of activities and courses during the year along with annual outings. All are welcome to join. Vincent's Community Shop Vincents's Community Shop is located on Barton Street and is open Tues to Sat from 11am to 4pm daily. It offers a wide range of household goods, quality clothes along with a host of other items ranging from giftware, to books, jewellery, collectables and vintage items. Tinahely Craft market The Craft market has had a face lift. The outside has been painted, window boxes in place and we have added a few touches to the inside, all ready for the summer season. There are new crafts available, Marilyn with her hand spun and hand knitted shawls, Aileen Crossley has copies of her gorgeously illustrated Irish Children's book and art by the local girl Allison. Please come in and have a look. Support your local shops and crafters. Tomnafinnoge Athletics Club Tomnafinnoge Athletics Club is kicking off Track & Field training at The Fairgreen, Shillelagh. Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and are open to kids aged 4 and up. Come join the fun, stay active, and develop your athletic skills! New members welcome! Tinahely Toastmasters Hone your Public Speaking, Communication & Leadership skills with us! We are an official Toastmasters International Club. Join our next meeting free as a guest. We meet 7.45pm to 9.45pm on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Contact 087 2786503 for more information.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Behind the Story: Trump tariffs and the impact on Irish food and drink
In 2024, dairy exports to the US were worth €830m, while whiskey exports were worth €450m - the threat of a 30% tariff could have far reaching implications. Agri Business Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal Lorcan Roche Kelly told Behind the Story that Irish goods are seen as premium brands by American shoppers and could survive a smaller tariff like 10%. However, he believes that a tariff of 30% would mean that items like Irish butter and whiskey could be pushed out of people's price range. In a response to the latest threat of higher tariffs, the European Commission said it was putting forward a new list of US goods worth €72bn that could be targeted by EU levies if tariff talks with Washington fail. David and Katie also discuss President Trump's longer-than-expected appearance after Chelsea won the Club World Cup yesterday. And in the spirit of sport, the duo reignite the age-old debate: is it 'football' or 'soccer'?
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
Pull the udder one: Tyrone farmer's cow gives birth to one-in-11 million quadruplets
Lifetime dairy farmer Richard Blair (52) said he had initially anticipated more than one calf after a test the week before led him to believe there would be twins. But it wasn't until last Friday morning that his expectations would be doubled as he made four consecutive deliveries at his Strabane farm. Richard explained that he had been testing and checking his Holstein Friesians on Friday morning when he noticed a sign that one of them was about to give birth. 'Whenever we got her in then, after the test and the reading was over, I examined her. And whenever I put my hand in, I could feel four feet coming at the one time,' he said. 'I was sort of suspicious of her maybe going to have twins when she was very big in size. And she did have twins last year, on July 1.' Clear his cow was ready to deliver, Richard needed all the help he could get quickly and so called for his father, Willie (79), as well as his daughter Lucy (21). '[We] started calving her. We got the first one out and I put my hand in again and there was another one,' the 52-year-old continued. 'And then I said I'll just check to see if there are any more. I put my hand in again and there was another calf. 'I [didn't] think there would be any more, but I did just put my hand in just to check — and then there was a fourth calf.' While the first three calves came out head-first, the fourth had twisted in the womb and was birthed backwards, which subjected it to breathing difficulties. Thinking on her feet, Lucy grabbed some straw and wedged a handful up the calf's nose, which helped with decongestion, saving its life. Richard said: 'The other three had been coming out front-ways, the normal way, but the fourth one was coming backwards and when we got it out it wasn't breathing. 'So, my daughter, she started putting straw up the calf's nose and the next thing then it started to breathe. 'So it turned out that the fourth one was alive as well. 'We couldn't believe that there were four calves. Any time we ever had cows calving before, it was always either singles or twins. Never did I see the like of it before. 'The fourth calf, it could have been a fatality, so the extra help was good to have.' Cat found sheltering in Newry garden has ears removed after severe sun damage According to the Irish Farmers Journal, the odds of four live calves are one in 11 million, while four identical calves are a billion to one. The arrival brought a shock to the local farming community, as well as to Richard's local practice, Parkview Vets, with one worker saying she had never seen quadruplets in her almost 40-year career. The calves are standing strong, remain in good health and can all feed independently. Richard added: 'We have the four of them feeding together, in the pen, off a feeder. 'I just can't get over how well they're doing.'
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Bloomsday in Wicklow: Foresters to explore trees in Joyce's Ulysses
Titled Save the Trees of Ireland, the presentation was written by local Donal Magner, who will be joined by fellow forester Brendan Lacey, for the talk which explores James Joyce's unique approach to trees and forestry. The pair will trace the arboreal reality and fantasy in Ulysses from the imagined conversations in Barney Kiernan's public house in Little Britain Street, Dublin to Avondale where the rebirth of forestry was actually taking place on 16 June 1904, the day in which the events in Ulysses take place. Trees are repeatedly referenced in Ulysses, often reflecting the parlous nature of Irish forestry in 1904. The talk delves into Joyce's arboreal world and transposes the narrative to what was actually happening to rescue Ireland's vastly depleted forests at the time. While the customers in Barney Kiernan's public house in Dublin are bemoaning the decline of Irish forests in the 'Cyclops' episode of Ulysses, Avondale Estate is actually being purchased by the State, which begins a new chapter 'to reafforest the land'. Donal has worked in the public and private sector with the forest service, Coillte and, since 1993, as forestry consultant and forestry editor of the Irish Farmers Journal. He was also a recipient of the RDS-Forest Service Judges' Special Award in 2012 for his contribution to Irish forestry. He is also the environment chair of Rotary Ireland and project manager of Wood Awards Ireland, which promotes sustainable wood use in architecture, engineering and design. Donal said: 'Joyce was well aware of what was happening at the time to restore Ireland's forest resource not just in Ulysses but also in an essay written on Home Rule in Trieste in 1907. Joyce also writes about the 1903 'cyclone' – as he called it – in the novel and the damage caused especially to trees throughout Ireland. 'This was a tipping point in forest destruction and as a result Professor John Nisbet of the West of Scotland Agriculture College was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction to produce a report on the state of Ireland's forests. Prof Nisbet was shocked by the damage caused by the storm and when he delivered his report, he made an important and visionary proposal, which would shape Irish forest policy for the rest of the century. 'Nisbet said that if the afforestation of Ireland 'be a duty at all, it is the duty of the State and not of the private landowner'. So, the cry to 'save the trees of Ireland,' the fictitious character the 'Citizen' in Barney Kiernan's pub was being met in reality as the first tentative steps to restore Ireland's forests were being taken, which the talk recounts often hilariously as Joyce threw the names of exotic and native species into the novel. These trees can all be found in Avondale.' Donal and Brendan will discuss the uncertain narrative of Irish forestry leading up to 1922, when Ulysses was published as Ireland emerged from the ravages of the War of Independence and the Civil War. The story is brought up-to-date in the Coillte Pavilion, close to Avondale house, the ancestral home of Charles Stewart Parnell, who features prominently in Joyce's novels. The talk begins at 2.30pm on Sunday, June 15, in the Coillte Pavilion, and will be repeated on Bloomsday on Monday, June 16, in the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, also at 2.30pm. Admission is free for both events.
