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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tralee man James bags himself Toastmasters International's highest award
'The DTM award signifies James has demonstrated outstanding service and accomplishment in leadership and communication skills and has used these skills to help others in their self development efforts.' noted Toastmasters International Chief Executive Officer Daniel Rex in the official citation of this award. James completed two separate education programs in Motivational Strategies and Leadership Development as well as fulfilled important leadership roles at local, regional and across the UK and Ireland. During this time he also received two District 71 (UK and Ireland) personal awards for Vice President Public Relations of the Year in 2021 and 'Above and Beyond' for distinguished services to the District in 2024. James is well known locally for his commitment to volunteering at numerous Festivals, charitable fundraising, artistic performances and local promotional events which was recognised by a Tralee Municipal District and Kerry County Council Civic Award last year. He, together with fellow Curator Bryan Carr, are currently working towards their fourth TEDxTralee Conference to be held in Siamsa Tire, Tralee on Saturday October 18 2025. These talks, promoting Tralee and its partners, have now been watched by a worldwide online audience of well over three and a quarter million views at 'I have always seen my Toastmaster Education, my voluntary activities and professional experiences to be mutually beneficial and complimentary. Nothing of importance is ever achieved in isolation, and I am fortunate beyond words to be supported by family, friends and colleagues in all aspects of my various interests and activities' said James To celebrate his DTM, James is doing a fundraising abseil 140 feet down Croke Park on Friday June 27 in aid of Debra Ireland – the Butterfly Skin charity, for whom he has raised awareness and much needed funds for the past number of years. Donations can be made on James Facebook Page or at the link here: 'I wanted to mark this award with a bang, albeit a controlled one. I can think of no more worthwhile cause than Debra Ireland, who help those affected by EB, their families and also support research into causes and potential treatments. All donations are gratefully received,' said James.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A back-and-forth Mother's Day forecast: Why is this forecast so hard?
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Every weekend is important, but this one is a special one for all of the mom's out there. However, the forecast for Mother's Day weekend has been very back and forth. Between washout to little rain at all. The reason the forecast is so difficult this weekend is because of a metrological blocking pattern called the 'Rex Block.' This was named after meteorologist Daniel Rex, who discovered the tricky weather pattern. This blocking pattern sets up when an area of high pressure builds in north of an area of low pressure in the upper levels. This cuts the low pressure system off from the steering currents in the upper levels, which means it meanders around slowly. As we know with low pressure, if you are under one of those systems, rainfall is more likely. This means that if that area of low pressure sets up over your region and meanders for a while, rain chances will also meander over your region for a while. Weather models DO NOT like blocking patterns. Weather models are numerical, which use computer simulation equations and algorithms to help predict the current state and future state of the atmosphere. If systems are not moving, it makes it more difficult for models to use those equations and algorithms, which usually leads to numerous solutions and or different forecast. This weekend, the European weather model is pushing that area of low pressure further south, keeping the rain chances south and the Queen City News viewing area on the drier side. However, the American weather model parks that low pressure system directly over the Queen City News viewing area, keeping us on the wetter side for Mother's Day weekend. For now, plan for at least some rain for both Saturday and Sunday (Mother's Day). It will be a cooler weekend, with mostly cloudy skies. Cool mornings this weekend will be followed up by cooler than normal afternoons. Highs will be around 70 degrees on Saturday, with mid-70s for Mother's Day. Regardless, one things the weather models are agreeing on is a very wet start to next week, with more widespread rain chances for Monday and Tuesday of next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
