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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Drumiskin's Dearbhla does the double at National Juvenile Track and Field Championships
The club was due to have two athletes in action but unfortunately Dearbhla's sister Niamh had to withdraw due to injury leaving her older sister to carry the St Peter's flag. As Dearbhla is now in the U19 age category this would be her last juvenile track and field championships and what a championship it turned out to be. The race scheduling wasn't ideal however, Dearbhla is made of tough stuff and took it all in her stride. On Saturday she competed in the 3000m U19 race taking an early lead. She drilled out a very impressive performance pulling further away from her competitors with each lap to storm to victory in a new personal best time of 9.50.03. On Sunday Dearbhla again travelled to Tullamore to compete over 3000m for a second time, on this occasion however, it was in the steeplechase. Most athletes would have been concerned competing in such a physically demanding race so soon after a 3000 flat race however, if Dearbhla was concerned she didn't show it. Taking the lead on the second lap, a lead she wouldn't relinquish, Dearbhla managed to pull away from her competitors, most of them with fresher legs having not run the previous day. As the race came to the closing stages there was only going to be one winner as the St Pater's athlete romped to a championship best time of 10.34.96 knocking 45 seconds off the previous record. The added bonus for Dearbhla was that for the third time, her finishing time was inside the required European Championship standard.
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford skincare company sweeps 14 accolades in global beauty awards
The Green Beauty Awards exist to spotlight the products, people, and brands setting new standards in sustainable beauty. Their goal isn't just to reward what's popular, but to highlight what's truly progressive. From packaging that reduces waste to ingredients backed by science and integrity, winning entries reflect the direction the beauty industry is heading—thoughtful, transparent, and accountable. The awards are judged by a dedicated panel of independent experts from across the beauty industry. This includes professionals with backgrounds in formulation, beauty journalism, skincare education, and sustainability. A representative explained what the judges are looking for: 'judging is based on more than just first impressions. We look at the quality and efficacy of each product, as well as how well the brand aligns with the green values of the category they've entered. This includes factors like ingredient sourcing, packaging choices, ethical manufacturing, and overall environmental impact.' "This is our sixth 'green' awards and it has been truly quite astonishing. We had an incredible 700 plus product entries of a variety of green, clean and eco beauty products. The awards celebrates the beauty industry's move towards making their products, packaging and sourcing more kind to the planet and indeed to our skin,' they added. As such, they have seen a huge shift in brands looking at their packaging and what they house the products in. Many have revisited their approach to plastic - some are looking at plastic neutral, others at recycled plastic, bio plastic, plastic that can be recycled after use, and others looking at refills for their containers. Holos was very successful in the 2025 competition, taking home 14 awards overall for a range of popular products. They took home the award for Best Vegan Face Oil, Best Vegan Hand Product, Best Aluminium Packaging, Best Vegan Beauty Product, Best 100 per cent Plant Based Beauty Product, Best Argan Product, and Best Shea Butter Product among many more. The Enniscorthy-based brand was founded in 2013, arising from Niamh Hogan's passion for botanical skincare, and her work as an holistic therapist. Just ten years since the first Holos collection, the business is achieving annual global sales of over €1M. Speaking on the win, Niamh said: 'It means the world to see our products recognised with these incredible awards. A massive thank you to our amazing community.'
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Around the Districts: Ardcath/Clonalvy, Curraha and Julianstown
Contact Any news or items of interest contact Niamh at 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@ Ardcath Tidy Towns If anyone would like to be involved with Ardcath Tidy Towns, please WhatsApp 087 8354805 to be added to the Tidy Towns WhatsApp Group. Michael Fox Ardcath Tidy Towns Committee. Ardcath ICA Social Dancing continues every Monday evening in Bennetts Function Room at 7pm. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Ardcath Guild Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Bennetts Function Room Ardcath - New Members welcome. Clonalvy Patron Day Clonalvy Patron Day will be held on Sunday 29th June. Mass at 1pm in Saint John the Baptist Church followed by Blessings of the Graves in Clonalvy Cemetery at 1.30 p.m. St. Vincent's GFC Lotto Results 16th June. Numbers Drawn were 1-21-41 No Winner. Next week's Jackpot €1,050. Windfall draw takes place on Monday night @ 9.00pm. Play before 6pm Monday at Text Alert Duleek & District Community Text Alert covering Duleek, Bellewstown, Ardcath/Clonalvy, Donore, Beamore, Rathfeigh, Stamullen, Gormanston, Julianstown subscription of €6 can now be paid for free by Revolut. Please send your name & address along with payment to 086 8097737. If you're not already registered with Text Alert, please consider doing so. CURRAHA Contact Curraha GAA Some of our title winning Ladies team paid a visit to St. Andrews, Curragha to show off the recently won League trophy. The kids were delighted to meet the girls and get their hands on the trophy. Hopefully they will inspire the kids to go on to win many trophies of their own for the club, starting with this weeks Under 13 League final. Curraha Tidy Towns Calling everyone to come out the 1st Saturday of each month to clean up your area. Bags can be provided if required ring Deirdre on 0868868917 or Marcella on 0876744691. Please drop the full bags back to the Church carpark for collection by the County Council. Let's be proud of our village. ADVERTISEMENT St. Andrew's National School, Curragha What a great way to end the year! St. Andrew's N.S. has been awarded three flags this month: the Blue Star Flag, the Amber Flag and the Green Flag for travel. The flags were raised on Friday 20th June and families and the whole community were invited to attend this great occasion. Sumer Holidays: we wish all our children, parents, teachers and staff a fabulous holidays and look forward to seeing you all in September. Deposit Return Scheme We are collecting plastic bottles and aluminium cans for the Deposit Return Scheme at our school every Thursday morning at the hall door. Thank you to all our families who are bringing plastic bottles and aluminium cans to our Deposit Returns Scheme for collection every Thursday morning. Thank you to our 3rd class pupils who helped sort them out this week. Thank you to our Parents' Association who collect them and return them on the school's behalf. Support our School Lotto – Contact Julianstown Tidy Towns Judging for Meath County Council Pride of Place takes place in Julianstown on Tuesday lst July at 2.05 pm. Our judge is Aoife Munn who also judges for the Supervalu National Tidy Towns. Julianstown Tidy Towns Volunteers have commenced work in the village on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. We have been replanting the raised beds in the village, cleaning the kerbs of weeds, and cutting back overhanging branches. Larry Lenehan has carried out a great clean up of the bridge wall – thanks Larry. Many thanks to Uniplumo for supplying the bedding plants for all the raised beds – they look wonderful. 14 planters have been placed all around the village and special thanks to those who have volunteered to water them throughout the summer. Meet in the Community Garden at 10.30 am on Saturday morning or join us on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. What's App group – Julianstown Volunteers Group for exact dates, times and where to meet up. . New members are always welcome, and we would appreciate any extra help you can give. Just wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Gloves and tools will be provided. Then afterwards enjoy a cuppa tea or coffee with the gang. Would you like to Volunteer for Julianstown Tidy Towns? There are lots of different way to get involved like volunteering at a local event or festival or supporting more urgent initiatives that come up from time to time. These are just a few examples of roles that you could take on: Helping with our Webpage; Updating our Facebook, and Twitter Pages; Administration; Public Relations; helping with increasing biodiversity in our village and community garden; giving advice on what and where to plant flowers and trees etc. Contact us at julianstowndca@ or join our WhatsApp group–Julianstown Volunteers Group or phone Niamh on 086 3477283. Sincere Sympathy It's with great sadness that Julianstown & District Residents Association would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Carol McGinty who sadly passed away on the 17th of June. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol's husband Robert, and Daughters Aoibhín, Moya, Rosaleen, Tara, parents Anne and Hugh, brothers and sister Cormac, Mark, Paul, Gary and Maria at this very sad time. May Carol's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Active Retirement Association East Meath Active Retirement Association (EMARA) meet every Thursday in St. Mary's Church of Ireland Parish Rooms, Laytown Road, Julianstown from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm each week. New members are always welcome to join this vibrant group of men and women. We have many events and outings lined up for the coming month. For more details contact Rose at 0868377033 and Eilish at 0863656951 . Adult Dance Classes in Julianstown Adult Dance Classes with Rachel Smyth will be held each Tuesday in the Julianstown Community Centre from 10 am to 11 am. Admission is €60 for a six-week term or €12 per drop-in class. Book now on 087 9420307 Bowls Club Julianstown Bowls Club is recruiting new members. Why not come along to experience the game of bowls and have a very enjoyable evening, on Monday or Thursday from 8 to 10 pm in Julianstown Community Hall. Contact Sean on 086-8438803 or Marie 086-1525413. St. Mary's Church of Ireland All services 10.30 am. Sunday 29 June: Service of Wholeness and Healing Charity Collections: The June collection will be for the Church's Ministry of Healing. Summer work parties: take place in the church grounds from around 7pm every Tuesday evening. Although the number of people who come is diminishing, great work is achieved around the church grounds. If you are free, on any summer Tuesday evening when the weather is fine, please come along. Work around the Parish Rooms: the work around the parish rooms has been completed and everything looks lovely. Thanks again to the donor who made the paving work possible. A new fire alarm system has been installed in the church and the parish rooms. There is always some improvement or maintenance issue around our buildings! St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Church Baptism Preparation: Our next preparation meeting takes place this Tuesday, 2nd September. If you wish to register your child for Baptism please contact our parish office. Last weekend we welcomed, Arthur Asaftei, Frankie Folan and Cillian O'Leary Lynch, in Baptism. Parish Projects 2025: Repairs to the Roof and Gutters in St. Mary's Church are almost complete. We are awaiting the installation of the Facia and gutters. This Project was our last big project for our Parish for this year. In St. Patrick's Church, the upgrade of the heating system will take place in the coming weeks. All the work carried out in our Parish this year is made possible through your generous donations and support. Thank you and God bless you. Fr. Brendan. Plaque in St. Mary's Church: We are currently preparing information for the Plaque in St. Mary's. There is still time to include your intention on this Parish Plaque which will be placed in St. Mary's Church. This marble plaque will be erected in the entrance hall acknowledging all who donate towards projects. 'Benefactors' will be inscribed on the plaque. The plaque will ask all who read it to please pray for all benefactors and all the above named. If a person or family donate €500 or more, they can place their family name, or the name of a deceased loved one on the plaque. Donation sheets are available beside the Newsletters you can complete a Form and send the donation in an envelope or via bank transfer. Moorechurch Cemetery Mass and Blessing of Graves in Moorechurch Cemetery will take place on Sunday, 6th July at 11:30am. As always, we ask that visitors to the Cemetery take their rubbish/dead flowers etc., home with them. We encourage this practice to ensure the cemetery is in perfect condition for all who visit. St. Patrick's GFHC Lotto: Jackpot €9,000 drawn on 100h June. Numbers drawn: 6, 9,11,24 No Winner. Next week's Jackpot: €9,100. Sincere Sympathy: It's with great sadness St Patrick's GAA would like to pass on our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Carol McGinty who sadly passed away on 17th June. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol's husband Robert, and Daughters Aoibhín,Moya,Rosaleen, and Tara at this very very sad time. May Carol's gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Bettystown, Laytown, Mornington and Slane
Contact Any news or items of interest contact Niamh at 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@ Bettystown Tidy Towns If you'd like to get involved message us on Facebook and Instagram @bettystown_tidytowns or come along and meet us in the village on Saturday mornings between 9 and 11am. Come rain or shine, we are out on Saturday mornings. St. Colmcille's GAA Lotto Draw - Next weeks the jackpot is €3,400 so play now to be in with a chance of winning or sharing in this prize. Results for 14th June, 2025 were 21,22,23 and 27. € 50 winners were Edel and boys Laytown and Catherine Majors. A massive thank you to all our Cilles Lotto supporters. Play online at Cilles Athletic Club Cilles Athletic Club are running a C25k programme. It will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. and will start from Tesco Bettystown Car Park. The aim of the programme is to get you back out on the road again or if you want to start something new and get you ready for the B5k on the 4th of July. Contact Cillesrunning@ or message by messenger for more information. B-5 Bettystown 5K is returning this year. It will take place on Friday 4th July. There will be marshals at all estates and junctions along the route. There will also be signage marking out the diversion route. The couorse route is described on our facebook page. We would like to thank the community in advance for their continued support of our race and their co-operation in helping to make it enjoyable and safe for all who take part. If you know of anyone who would like to support or sponsor the event, please contact Cilles Athletic Club by messenger on Facebook or one of our committee members. Eastern Gaels We were delighted to extend our coaching programme to Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh last month. Eastern Gaels are honoured to be introducing more ad more children in East Meath to our National Games. Our Little Stars continue in Mornington on Sunday mornings at 11 am. Go Games activity also continues and our U7s and U9s had a great times in Donore last month when the ice creams were well and truly earned after a scorching morning's activity. LAYTOWN Contact Any news or items of interest contact Niamh at 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@ Laytown Tidy Towns Volunteers meet every Saturday morning at the car park outside the Coast Tavern from 10 am. to spruce up different areas of our village. There are a wide variety of jobs to be done around the village, so if you would like to join in, even occasionally, you would be more than welcome. Laytown/Bettystown Youth Reach Huge thank you to Nicola & Remy for visiting the centre yesterday and inviting us to Sonairte. Students completed a workshop and were able to walk through the Sonairte gardens and take part in some fun exercises. We are looking forward to visiting again in September. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more MORNINGTON Contact Any news or items of interest contact Niamh at 086 3477283 or email niamhuiloinsigh@ Mornington Tidy Towns We are excited to announce our entry for Mornington in the National Tidy Towns Competition for 2025. We need Mornington looking its best for the Judges when they visit us, with our recent projects showcasing the very best of local collaboration and community pride. We would love you to join us on this community journey. Just come along any Saturday morning to Harrys for 10 am to volunteer your time. Equipment will be supplied. Love where you live. Cemetery Devotions & Blessing of Graves 2025 St. Peter's: Sunday 29th June at 3pm. Newtown Cross: Sunday 29th June at 5pm We ask parishioners: To tidy your graves for Cemetery Sunday; As an act of kindness think of those who do not have family & tidy their graves. Please bring all your rubbish etc. home. SLANE Contact Contact Sean on 087-6783729 or email swall32@ if you have an item for this column. Sacred Heart Crusade The Sacred Heart Statue is coming to St Patrick's Church, Slane from July 7th to 13th. Adoration daily - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to noon and 7pm to 9pm; Tuesday 10am to noon and 7.30pm to 9.30pm; Saturday 10am to noon and 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Sacred Heart Statue will leave after 11am Mass on Sunday, July 13th. If you are available to offer one hour in adoration please email parish office at slaneparish@ or telephone Tracy 0868789270 Enhancement Programme Funding A total of €109,778 has been allocated to support 130 groups in Co Meath with ongoing running costs as part of a €7 million Local Enhancement Programme 2025. Among those to benefit were Slane Tidy Towns €1,000, Slane Community Forum €1626, Slane Bridge Club €1,834, Slane & District Men's Shed €1,831, Rossin Rovers €331, Monknewtown Community Association €985, and Rathkenny Community Centre €1,716 Village Garden clean up Slane Tidy Towns committee has organised a bit of planting and tidying up of the Village Garden this Saturday, June 28th from 10am to 1pm, and is seeking the help of volunteers. If you have an hour or two to spare the committee would love to see you. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Connemara Pony Show The North East Connemara Pony Breeders Show takes place in Fox's Field Slane, (opposite Ledwidge Cottage) on Saturday July 5th with judging commencing at 10am. This year's show has over 16 In-Hand classes with prize fund of over €4,400. There will also be trade stands and dog show on the day and admission is free. Further details from Ciara on 087 6413390 or email – ciaramcmenamon@ Community Centre draw Congratulations to Denise Cassidy who was the winner in the Slane Community Centre draw for June. To register your interest in joining the draw and a chance of winning €1000 each month follow the link on the Slane Community Centre Facebook page or contact any committee member. The maximum number of members in the draw is 200 and places become available at different times throughout the year. Social Evening A Social Evening takes place in Monknewtown Community Hall on Sunday, July 6th, starting at 5pm. Music will be provided by Slane Men's Shed and there will be plenty of time for chat with refreshments and food on offer. There will also be a raffle with lots of great prizes and everyone is invited to what promises to be a great evening of entertainment. Elite Stage School Elite Stage School & Productions Summer Camp takes place in different locations locally over the summer including Slane Parish Hall from July 14th to 18th. Activities include dancing, singing, drama, arts & crafts, games, movie day, dress up, bingo and much more. Sibling discounts available and places are limited. Book online at or contact Aine on 085 8255006. Coerver Coaching Coerver Coaching Leinster is running a soccer summer camp in Slane Wanderers Wheatfield Park from July 28th until August 1st. It's a week long camp with fully qualified coaches for boys and girls aged seven to 13 from 10am to 1pm each day. The cost is €90 and booking at 5k Heritage Run The Rossin Rovers 5k Heritage Run is back again for another year and takes place on Sunday, August 17th, starting at noon. This is a chip timed event and is open to both runners and walkers. There are tech t-shirts for the first 150 entries with entry from €10 and family tickets available. Booking via Dates for the diary The Blessing of the Graves takes place in Monknewtown, Dowth and Fennor on Sunday August 10th and on the Hill of Slane and St Erc's Cemetery on Sunday August 17th. Soccer camp The Mi Wadi FAI Football Camps will be taking place over the summer months and local club Rossin Rovers is hosting one from 7th to 11th of July. The cost is €83 and registration is now open at Motor Show The ALMC Sports, Rally, Vintage & Classic Motor Show is back again at Slane Castle and takes place on Sunday, July 20th, from 11am to 4pm. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or simply curious, there's something for everyone to marvel at and enjoy. Boyne Music Festival Slane Castle will host the Boyne Music Festival for the opening night concert in their iconic Gothic Ballroom on Thursday July 24th at 8pm. The evening will feature classical and contemporary music for voice and strings, as well as a reading from this year's featured festival poet, Jennifer Horgan. Tickets from Information evening Rathkenny GFC Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others has an information evening in Rathkenny Community Centre on Wednesday, July 2nd at 8pm. A talk will be given by Margaret Walsh, specialist in female health coaching and is open to everyone in the community. Car Boot Sale Rathkenny Community Centre has their annual car boot and cake sale on Sunday, June 29th from 11am to 3pm. Teas and coffee will be served in the hall and the Farrelly School of Irish Dancing will also be in attendance. To book call/text Una on 086 1061811 or Mary 087 6189148. Summer Camp A song dance and drama Summer Camp takes place in Rathkenny Community Centre from June 30th to July 4th and booking is now open. It promises to be a great week of activities and the cost for four to six year olds (10am to 1pm) is €85 and for seven years plus (10am to 2pm) is €110. Family rates are also available. To secure a place contact Vicky on 087 6398380.
Extra.ie
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
American TikTok having a cut off 'Irish noses'
Irish social media users are up in arms after a new trend has emerged online where Americans show off their Irish heritage. The trend sees TikTok users take to the app to show off their 'Irish nose.' Yep, you read that right. Obviously, there is no such thing as an 'Irish nose,' with those taking part in the trend facing some backlash. Irish social media users are up in arms after a new trend has emerged online where Americans show off their Irish heritage. Pic: Shutterstock One person shared a glimpse of her nose, revealing 'this is the nose of my mother, her sisters, my grandmother and many more hailed from Kilkenny.' A comment left under the post said: 'I saw this trend and I was like omg do I have an Irish nose bc [because] it's long and pointy, but then everyone under this has completely different noses. And the Irish say there's no such thing as an Irish nose.' The original poster admitted she was 'surprised at how negative some of the comments got.' @maniacmckee Growing up I wanted my sisters nose. It was cute and little and pointed with a little scoop along the bridge. She has our paternal grandmothers nose from the Swedish side of the family. But I'm so happy to have the nose of our mom, her sisters my maternal grandmother and many others that came from the Emerald Isle ☘️ #irishheritage #family ♬ original sound – meadhbhwalshmusic She explained: 'For me, this trend was about how lovely it is to see a certain facial feature be passed down the generations. Not that I am Irish but that I have ancestors from there starting with my maternal great grandmother and perhaps that's where this feature came from. 'Can't please everyone but I was coming from a good place.' @niamhoconnnor Irish nose???? 😭😭😭 ♬ original sound – meadhbhwalshmusic Content creator Niamh O'Connor was amongst those hitting out at the latest trend, writing: 'Dear America: There is no such thing as an Irish nose. You made it up. Love from Ireland.' Niamh's post received more than 40,000 likes from people in agreement with her with many taking to the comments venting their frustrations. One said: 'We only have big Irish heads.' Another added: 'Literally you cannot tell when someone is Irish apart from their accent.' A third added: 'It's the same with 'Irish hair' and 'Irish eyes,' they just love to put Irish onto anything.' Ironically, the song, Will Ye Go Lassie, that is accompanying the trend is more of a Scottish folk song, despite Cork musician Maedhbh Walsh singing her own version.
