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IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Pat Moroney 'ideal man for the job' as CSA announces new Proteas Convenor of Selectors
The Proteas Men's team will have a new Convenor of Selectors moving forward. Photo: BackpagePix Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the appointment of Patrick Moroney as the new Convenor of Selectors for the Proteas Men's Team. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for talent, Moroney is set to begin his role on 1 August 2025, reporting directly to Enoch Nkwe, the Director of National Teams and High Performance. Moroney's cricketing journey has been marked by diverse roles that showcase both his leadership and selection acumen. Starting as the Director of Sport and Marketing at the high school level, he has since escalated through various selector positions, notably contributing to the Youth Men Talent Identification Programme and serving as the Lions Cricket Convenor of Selectors. His extensive background enables him to bring a nuanced understanding to his new responsibilities.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Megan Moroney gets over an ex in '6 Months Later' music video
1 of 3 | Megan Moroney arrives for the American Music Awards in May. She released a new music video Wednesday. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- Megan Moroney sings about getting over her ex an in her new song "6 Months Later." Moroney, 27, appears in the music video for the track, which dropped Wednesday, wearing a hot pink robe and hot pink rollers. On a small television, an advertisement appears for "Karma Now! Hotline, which promises "guaranteed results within six months" for anyone who has "been cheated on, lied to, manipulated and/or gaslit." Moroney calls the hotline and gets revenge on her ex, from curdling his milk to sabotaging his date. As the song continues, Moroney reclaims her power singing, "what doesn't kill you calls you six months later." She previously collaborated with Kenny Chesney on "You Had to be There," which dropped in May. Her album Am I Okay? and a deluxe version arrived in 2024.
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
New Wexford solar hub will lower emissions but ‘discommode' communities – ‘We better get that €250,000'
When complete in Spring 2027, the Wexford Hub Solar Farm will, according to the ESB, generate enough electricity to power approximately 25,000 homes, farms and businesses. The farm will comprise of sites in Growtown, Youngstown, Dennistown and Mayglass with all sites connected back to a new substation located at Dennistown via two new 33kV underground cables. A third underground cable will connect the project from the new Dennistown substation to the existing Wexford 110kV station at Barntown. The sites will consist of rows of southernly faced solar panels mounted on a galvanised metal framework. 'The development of a solar farm on the proposed sites will not have any significant visual impact on roads, settlements or on any area of special amenity value,' said the ESB. 'Due to the relatively low height of the solar arrays, combined with the flat low-lying character of the site and existing field boundaries, views of the proposed development are restricted.' The construction of the three underground cable routes for the project will also commence in summer 2025. These works will consist of the installation of ducting predominantly in public roads prior to the installation of the electrical cables. In total there will be c. 25km of ducting across the three cable routes. The first cable route will be from Growtown to Dennistown via Youngstown. The second route will be from Mayglass to Dennistown, and third route will be from Dennistown to the existing 110kV Substation at Barntown. Localised traffic management and road closures will be required to facilitate these underground cable works which will be agreed in advance with WCC. Following his presentation, Mr Moroney faced a variety of questions from councillors, the majority focusing on compensation for those likely to be 'discommoded' by the works in their area. However, the first query concerned the acquisition of potentially fertile agricultural land. 'As a farmer I have a problem with all the prime land you're taking to put solar panels on it,' noted Councillor Paddy Kavanagh. 'There are plenty of other options available, have you considered putting them on big industrial buildings?' 'There's enough farmers reaching retirement age now that it kind of suits them (to sell the land) there's an appetite for this judging by the amount of applications we receive,' replied Mr Moroney. 'There are landowners keen to get involved, they are situated relatively near to the substation. The land is a mix or arable land and non-arable land.' Although the local community will have the opportunity to avail of an annual funding pot of up to €250,000, Cllr Kavanagh said this offer sounded a 'bit like Greek's bearing gifts'. Cllr Ger Carthy then asked, with four sites being constructed, whether this funding would be quadrupled accordingly or whether it was one individual pot. ADVERTISEMENT 'That's a nice move by the ESB if it's the former,' he said. 'This is an organisation which has a billion euro in pre-tax profits. And it comes down to Co Wexford with four big schemes and €250,000.' Providing some clarity, Mr Moroney said the €250,000 was an approximation of the likely fund and that the amount of money distributed would be dependent on the electricity generated. With the Dennistown site just a couple of kilometres from her homeplace in Murrintown, Cllr Lisa McDonald then issued a warning to Mr Moroney. 'I represent the people of Murrintown and I'm telling you now, we better get that €250,000, because our roads are going to be dug up,' she said. 'People are going to be discommoded, and they need to be recompensed. it's completely unfair.' With the community benefit fund set to run for 15 years, providing up to €4m for community organisations in Co Wexford, Mr Moroney said past experiences had shown that those 'closest to the farms' tended to apply for the money. 'You will find that those in the area will receive a lot of the funding, and we really do appreciate the cooperation of the people of Wexford,' he said. 'We do not take it for granted that we can dig up the roads, not for one moment. We know people would sooner not see us coming to their area, but we do everything for the long-term benefit.' The Wexford Hub Solar Farm project will have a Community Benefit Fund which will distribute grants to organisations in the local area once the solar farm is operational. The fund for Wexford Hub Solar Farm will not be operational until the project energises in 2027. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Megan Moroney kicks in some country to get Boston Calling 2025 rolling
The self-proclaimed 'Emo Cowgirl' turned some heads in Boston on a rainy Friday night and it's not just because of those shiny white boots, bright red dress and matching lipstick. Megan Moroney took the stage after Sheryl Crow and got the country fans in attendance ready for two-time Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year winner Luke Combs with her own award-winning country twang. Moroney, 27, went from watching Kenny Chesney in concert from section 312 of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2018, to dropping a duet with Mr. No Shoes Nation just a few weeks back called 'You Had to Be There.' She first got noticed when she opened for Chase Rice while she was a student at the University of Georgia. Speaking of Moroney and Combs, she actually made an appearance in his 'Beer Never Broke My Heart' music video back in 2019, well before she dropped her latest chart-topper 'Am I OK?' and 2022 breakout hit 'Tennessee Orange.' Moroney will be back in Boston this summer, when she hits Roadrunner for a pair of shows in early August. 23 of our favorite photos that summarize Boston Calling 2024 Country music superstars perform chart-topping duet at Boston Calling PHOTOS: Luke Combs wraps up Night 1 at 2025 Boston Calling Acclaimed indie band recalls Boston Calling act that left them starstruck After serious safety concerns at Boston Calling last year, fans return in 2025 T-Pain gets Boston Calling sprung on Night 1 (Photos) Boston Calling 2025 food vendors Who is Playing and When? Shop for tickets: StubHub, VividSeats, SeatGeek. All Boston Calling 2025, 2024 content: MassLive Boston Calling headquarters Boston Calling is held at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25. The festival made several improvements for the 2025 festival after receiving backlash in 2024 over unsafe conditions, crowd control and capacity issues. Among the improvements are a new site map, more water stations and a reorganization of stages. More information about tickets can be found here. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Saturday, May 25. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Saturday, May 25. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Saturday, May 25. Boston Calling outfits. Here are scenes from Boston Calling on Saturday, May 25. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling outfits. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 2024: Local food you have to try. Boston Calling 6 local food vendors to try before you leave the festival Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shaboozey Explains The Bombastic Side-Eye From 2025 American Music Awards
Chart-topping country star, Shaboozey, went viral following the 2025 American Music Awards. While presenting the award for Favorite Country Duo Or Group with fellow country singer Megan Moroney, the 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' phenom side-eyed her after she stated that the Carter Family 'invented country.' 'This award went to the Carter Family, who basically invented country music,' Moroney read from the teleprompter. Shaboozey stood there with a puzzled look on his face, but took to social media on Tuesday (May 27) with a proper response. 'Google: Lesley Riddle, Steve Tartar, Harry Gay, Defoe Bailey, and The Carter Family…' Shaboozey tweeted the day after the awards show. 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased. The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike.' Not to be confused with Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter, Moroney was referring to a group of musicians from the 20th century who many consider to be the first stars of country music since their work popularized the genre. However, they did not invent the genre. Many Black musicians like guitarist Lesley Riddle was part of those pioneering artists that helped define the country sound. Shaboozey also defended Moroney on Instagram — who faced backlash about the statement— noting that his reaction had nothing to do with her. 'Just want to clear something up: my reaction at the AMAs had nothing to do with Megan Moroney! She's an incredibly talented, hard-working artist who's doing amazing things for country music and I've got nothing but respect for her,' he commented on her post. The 30-year-old continued, 'I've seen some hateful comments directed at her today, and that's not what this moment was about. Let's not twist the message— she is amazing and someone who represents the country community in the highest light!' Dan + Shay took home the win for Favorite Country Duo Or Group while Beyoncé was named Favorite Female Country Artist and Cowboy Carter won for Favorite Country Album. Check out more highlights from the 2025 American Music Awards. More from Jennifer Lopez Announces Upcoming Las Vegas Residency While Hosting 2025 AMAs Eminem Beats Out Kendrick Lamar For Hip-Hop Awards At 2025 AMAs, Social Media Reacts Shaboozey Hits The Road This Fall For The Great American Roadshow Tour
