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Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
New 'opt out' Organ Donor scheme takes effect today
From today, June 17th, everyone will be considered an 'Organ Donor' unless you decide to 'opt out' of the scheme. The first phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 came into effect today, and what it means for Irish people is that everyone will be considered 'available' as an 'organ donor' unless you put your wishes in writing and opt out. Anyone who has not 'opted out' will be considered to have 'consented' to organ donation. Kidney transplant recipient Ella Hewitt, 9. Pic: Andres Poveda When someone dies and is eligible, the hospital will then consult the opt-out register to check that their name is not on it. However, the person's family will still have to agree to the donation, as it was under the previous scheme, and so the consent of the family is still needed. The opt-out register is available on the HSE Website.
The Journal
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Waterford student crowned victorious at All-Ireland Spelling Bee
WATERFORD STUDENT HOLLY Swift has been crowned champion at the twelfth annual Eason Spelling Bee All-Ireland final. The sixth-classer was victorious after correctly spelling 'sentient' in the final round at the Helix theatre in Dublin yesterday. Holly Swift, from St Ursula's Primary School in Waterford, was awarded the top prize following her win yesterday. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Swift took home €7,500 worth of books for her school, St Ursula's Primary School in Co Waterford, as well as a personal collection of books worth €500. Advertisement According to organisers, the competition – which saw students from over 450 schools compete – was fierce. Holly Swift (L) after her victory was announced in Dublin yesterday. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Queen Bee Holly was joined by her parents Thomas and Olivia as well as her sister Jodi in celebration yesterday. She came out on top against two other competitors who emerged victorious from their county and provincial finals. Queen Bee Holly with parents Thomas and Olivia and sister Jodi in celebration. Andres Poveda Photography Andres Poveda Photography Eason's head of marketing Lisa O'Brien said the commitment and enthusiasm from all the participants was inspiring. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland's Eurovision voting breakdown & Emmy's final place in competition revealed in official stats
IRELAND'S Eurovision voters gave Israel 12 points in the second semi-final and ten points in the Grand Final on Saturday. Details of 5 Emmy and her song Laika Party failed to make the cut for Saturday's final Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 5 A Palestinian flag is held up in the audience during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final Credit: AP 5 Three Youth Demand supporters have been detained during Israel's performance at the live Eurovision final Credit: Youth Demand And they also showed Ireland got just 28 points and finished in 13th place — in the bottom four — in Our entrant Today it was revealed Ireland got just 28 points on Thursday, drawing with read more on eurovision Israel topped the voting that night with 203 points after getting the maximum 12 points from several countries — including Ireland's televoters. Irish viewers were unable to vote for our own act and had to choose other countries to award our points. We then gave ten points to On Saturday, we again gave Israel a high ten points, though Most read in News TV After that, Ireland's viewers gave The Irish jury of five industry professionals — Dermot McEvoy, Edward Porter, Kofi Appiah, Helen Jordan Guthrie and Tara Murray — awarded Israel seven points in Saturday's final. Remember Monday star Lauren Byrne is last Eurovision contestant standing as she parties until 6am after defeat The panel gave eventual winners Austria the full 12 points, with the On Thursday, Ireland got seven points from the We also got one point from the rest of the world. PRO-PALESTINE PROTEST On Saturday, protests over Israel's participation due the country's ongoing bombardment of Gaza rocked central Basel, as hundreds of pro- Basel police said that during identity checks, a group 'threw firecrackers, injuring three officers who were taken to hospital with suspected blast trauma'. Israeli singer Raphael was left 'shaken and upset' after protesters rushed towards a barrier when she was performing on stage, her team said. 5 Austria's JJ performed the song 'Wasted Love' during the Eurovision grand final Credit: EPA 5 Yuval Raphael represented Israel on the grand final
Extra.ie
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
EMMY gets emotional as she discusses post-Eurovision plans
It's been an emotional few days for EMMY, who is hopeful to reunite with her family following her Eurovision defeat. The Norwegian singer-songwriter took to the stage for the second round of semi-finals with her song, Laika Party, which sadly didn't make the cut with Ireland bowing out ahead of the grand final on Saturday. Speaking with the press following her loss, EMMY got teary-eyed as she praised her team, discussing her plans for life after Eurovision. It's been an emotional few days for EMMY, who is hopeful to reunite with her family following her Eurovision defeat. Pic: Andres Poveda Discussing her performance with she said: ' I couldn't be happier with the staging, the costumes, the team at all. I think it was perfect, exactly my vision and beyond.' Going deeper into how she felt on the night, she added: ' I was very, very excited and nervous. But it was this moment that I knew that like, okay, this is the moment you have been dreaming about since you were seven years old, so I was just so grateful to be there.' ' I danced more than I usually do. This song is like, it's not much time to breathe. I sing basically all the time and even though I did that. I danced. So yeah, if people were expecting more than that, then maybe it was a bit high expectations.' The Norwegian singer-songwriter took to the stage for the second round of semi-finals with her song, Laika Party, which sadly didn't make the cut with Ireland bowing out ahead of the grand final on Saturday. Pic: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images With emotions running high, it's only natural that the young star would get a little teary-eyed, with EMMY finding herself in floods as she discussed reuniting with her family. ' I think we have a family trip planned and I'm very looking forward to seeing my grandparents again,' she remarked, misty-eyed. The stacked semi-finals ended in heartbreak for five other countries alongside Ireland as Armenia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta advanced to Saturday's finals. Despite holding the joint record of the most wins throughout the history of the competition, Ireland has only managed to advance to the finals twice in the last ten years. Last year, Bambie Thug finished in sixth place — our best placing in more than 20 years — with Doomsday Blue.
Extra.ie
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Eurovision viewers have their say as EMMY fails to advance to finals for Ireland
The reviews are rolling in following Ireland's failed Eurovision Song Contest bid, with many hitting out at the staging for our entry, EMMY. The Norwegian singer-songwriter took to the stage for the second round of semi-finals on Thursday with her song, Laika Party. Dressed in a silver dress, the singer sang from a rocket where she remained for the duration of the song. The reviews are rolling in following Ireland's failed Eurovision Song Contest bid, with many hitting out at the staging for our entry, Emmy. Pic: Andres Poveda Unfortunately, as catchy as the song was, it didn't make the cut with Ireland bowing out at the semi-final stages. The stacked semi-finals ended in heartbreak for five other countries alongside Ireland as Armenia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta advanced to Saturday's finals. Speaking after the semi-finals, Emmy admitted she was feeling 'so many emotions.' Speaking after the semi-finals, Emmy admitted she was feeling 'so many emotions.' Pic: Andres Poveda 'I am a bit sad if I have disappointed Ireland,' the 24-year-old told media, 'But at the same time they have been so nice and supportive and we have received so many beautiful messages.' She added: 'We couldn't be happier, or prouder or more grateful to be representing them, and that they chose us.' Viewers and fans had their say online, with many sad to see Ireland fail to qualify. Ooof. Emmy deserved to qualify. Was head and heels a tougher night than the first semi. Would be happy with Finland, Germany or Spain for the win.#Eurovision #Eurovision2025 — Barry O'Rourke (@orourke28) May 15, 2025 One said: 'Emmy absolutely delivered her performance! Laika would be proud #Eurovision #Eurovision2025.' Another wrote: 'Ooof. Emmy deserved to qualify. Was head and heels a tougher night than the first semi. Would be happy with Finland, Germany or Spain for the win #Eurovision.' A third added: 'Gutted Emmy didn't make it through to the #Eurovision2025 final for Ireland tonight. It'll always be a Laika Party for me.' gutted Emmy didn't make it through to the #Eurovision2025 final for Ireland tonight 😔 it'll always be a Laika Party for me 💚🤍🧡 — lauren ♡︎✨ (@laurenp_xxx) May 15, 2025 Others weren't as on board with Ireland's entry, with one person branding the staging 'poor.' They said: 'While #emmy is a lovely person the staging of the song was very poor! Very little movement and colours were used 2 years back for Brooke! We are just not able to compete! #rte #Eurovision2025.' Another shared: 'I want to say good things about this, but I have to be honest… marty whelan would wanna simmer down 💀 i'm sure emmy is nice and all, but Laika Party was on the irish singles chart for 1 week, and it was at 49… the #Eurovision fans liked it, but clearly it wasn't many people's number 1, or enough to get a vote… — 𝐿𝒜𝒩𝒜 𝑀𝒪𝑅𝒢𝒜𝒩 (@lanasvapejuice) May 15, 2025 'I cannot stand Emmy's voice and this entire performance is extremely static and repetitive even junior #eurovision entries are not this cheap-looking. 'Better luck next time, Ireland.' A third hit out at RTÉ's Eurovision commentator, Marty Whelan, writing: 'Marty Whelan would wanna simmer down. I'm sure Emmy is nice and all, but Laika Party was on the Irish singles chart for 1 week, and it was at 49… 'The #Eurovision fans liked it, but clearly it wasn't many people's number 1, or enough to get a vote…' Despite holding the joint record of the most wins throughout the history of the competition, Ireland has only managed to advance to the finals twice in the last ten years. Last year, Bambie Thug finished in sixth place — our best placing in more than 20 years — with Doomsday Blue. In 2018, Ryan O'Shaughnessy placed 16th overall after getting to the finals with his song, Together.
