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The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Use alternative route' alert for Irish road users as busy stretch to close for TWELVE-day period
A MAJOR alert has been issued for Irish motorists as a popular road is set to close down for nearly two weeks. And the details of local diversions are revealed so drivers can plan their journeys. 2 The busy stretch will temporarily close for 12 days for road works Credit: Social media The closure will start from Monday, June 30, to Friday, July 11, from 9:30am until 5pm. During the closure, traffic management with local diversions will be implemented. All-Stop READ MORE ON MOTORS Drivers are asked to divert via R315 to Lahardaun - Crossmolina to Ballina and R318 to Foxford and Castlebar. They revealed that the local The council also issued an alert that road works are currently taking place on R320/N5 Junctions until further notice. Temporary traffic management will be in operation. Most read in Motors Drivers may expect some delays, and they are asked to allow extra time for their journey and use alternative routes. Meanwhile, Irish motorists are being warned they could Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Hundreds of holidaymakers will be hitting the road with their caravans this summer. And the All caravans need to undergo safety checks to test whether they are roadworthy before heading out on long journeys. Your local mechanics or testing centres can carry out the checks and identify issues with tyres, brakes and other components that could lead to issues on the road. Drivers are also urged to ensure that all windows and mirrors are clean, properly adjusted and in good condition to have a good view of the rear. They warned that only drivers who have a category B or BE licence can tow the trailer, which means that a B driving licence can drive a car, van or 4 X4 with a small trailer that is no greater than 750kg. All unbraked light trailers must not exceed 750kg in weight and the maximum authorised mass is the weight of the trailer including its load. For example, the maximum permissible weight of the trailer is 750kg and the unladen weight of the trailer is 110kg - the maximum load weight which can be carried would be 640kg. HEFTY FINE If you were caught not complying with laden weight provisions, you could receive a court summons if stopped by a Gardaí and if convicted, you could face a fine of up to €2,500. If also detected using a vehicle and trailer combination whose axles or weight exceed those specified by the vehicle or trailer manufacturer, you can face a penalty point and a €200 fine if paid within 28 days. However, it will rise up to €300 if paid within the subsequent 28 days or three penalty points and a fine not exceeding €2,500 if convicted in 2 The road will be closed from June 30 to July 11
Irish Examiner
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café
The Irish Examiner Eats Club kicked off its summer season with a truly unique offering, an exclusive 'after hours' evening dinner in Cork's iconic English Market. Exclusive to Irish Examiner subscribers, a special menu awaited diners at the Farmgate Café, after the historic market had shut up shop for the day. Following the roaring success of last year's IE Eats Club dinners, in Goldie and Good Day Deli, anticipation was high for this first event of 2025, and delighted diners were rewarded with a luxury Farmgate menu served up in the restaurant, as the evening sunlight filtered through the market's soaring rafters high above. Irish Examiner food editor, Jillian Bolger officially welcomes the guests to the event in the Farmgate Café. Picture: Chani Anderson The Farmgate Café was originally opened by Máróg O'Brien and her sister, Kay Harte, in 1994, with Kay then taking over the reins and it is now operated by Kay's daughter, Rebecca Harte. Over the years, it has become a local favourite and a national institution, and is very firmly on the map for international tourists and visitors seeking the finest Irish food, sourced locally, much of it from the market below, and delivering menus of traditional Irish dishes with a contemporary twist. Under head chef Pamela Kelly and front of house manager Tricia Cronin, IE Eats Club diners were first greeted with a welcome drink and then served up a fabulous four course menu which was rapturously received. Beginning with canapés (Arancini with Toonsbridge scamorza, and corned beef and caper turnover), it was then followed by a first course of mackerel, soused beets, remoulade, before moving on to the main course of lamb cutlets, barley, and vegetable broth, colcannon potato, and then finishing with dessert of buttermilk Panna cotta, served with Bushby's strawberries, from Rosscarbery, in West Cork. Deirdre and Denis O'Mahony clink glasses in the Farmgate cafe. Picture: Chani Anderson Exclusive tickets to IE Eats Club events can only be purchased by Irish Examiner subscribers and before the wonderful night was out, excitement was already building in anticipation of the next such event in August, as part of the Cork on a Fork food festival, and with details to be announced in the very near future. The Irish Examiner food writing team also dined, with food editor Jillian Bolger introducing the dinner and the team, with wine writer Leslie Williams introducing the wines, before the curtain was drawn on yet another magical night out of wining and dining for the Irish Examiner Eats Club. Read More Winning €250m EuroMillions ticket sold in Cork city centre
Global News
2 hours ago
- Global News
Driver in B.C. hit and run sentenced in unrelated sexual assault of a minor
WARNING: Details in this case may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. A man already behind bars for a high-profile hit and run in which an Irish student was killed has been sentenced to three more years in jail in an unrelated case. Alexandre Romero-Arata is set to be sentenced for the sexual assault of a minor in a separate case. This sentence comes on the third anniversary of a collision in Kitsilano that left 24-year-old Eoghan Byrne dead. Romero-Arata pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death in that 2022 case and was sentenced to five years in prison and an eight-year driving ban. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy On Thursday, he was sentenced in an unrelated sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. He was convicted by a jury in December 2023 for the incident that took place in a Vancouver hotel in 2021. Story continues below advertisement The jury heard that the assault involved choking the victim, pulling her hair and slapping her on the face and breasts. In a statement, the victim's mother said that what was done to her daughter was inexcusable and shattered their lives. 2:31 Shocking video released at fatal hit and run sentencing hearing In the crash that killed Bryne, the court heard that Romero-Arata had been drinking, was driving at speeds of up to 152 km/h and ran multiple red lights. Video recorded by a passenger in his vehicle showed him, at one point, saying, 'I ain't stopping for no red light.' After the deadly collision, Romero-Arata fled the scene and then falsely reported his vehicle as stolen. In the sexual assault case, the Crown and defence agreed that any sentence should be served after he is finished serving his sentence for the fatal hit and run.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Meg breaks down in tears as she splits with Dejon over bombshell Yasmin
LOVE Island star Meg has broken down in tears after splitting with Dejon over bombshell Yasmin. On Thursday evening's episode, Meg and Dejon sat down for a chat 6 Love Island star Meg has broken down in tears after splitting with Dejon over bombshell Yasmin Credit: Eroteme 6 Dejon seemed very much over the conversation Credit: Eroteme 6 Dejon is coupled up with Meg, but was tasked with snogging the Islander he found most attractive, aside from his partner Credit: Eroteme 6 Meg was confused why Dejon kissed Yasmin Credit: Eroteme They were all treated to an eBay pre-loved party and a game of beer pong dares, and Yasmin's first snog occurred with Dejon. Dejon is coupled up with Meg, but was tasked with snogging the Islander he found most attractive, aside from his partner. He went straight over to Yasmin as Meg watched on, and snogged her. Later on in the game, Yasmin ended up snogging Harry too. Read More on Love Island And as Meg and Dejon chatted about what had happened during the game afterwards, it was clear that they weren't going to see eye to eye. Meg asked why Dejon snogged Yasmin despite 'not being attracted to her.' Dejon said: 'I find Yasmin the most attractive out of my couple,' which left Meg confused. The couple went back and forth as the other Islanders watched on. Most read in Love Island Dejon told Meg: 'You honestly blow my mind, I'm so confused.' Love Island bombshell Yasmin slammed as 'game-player' as she throws villa into chaos by snogging Harry AND Dejon before row with the girls He then questioned why Meg chose to do a sex position with bombshell Harrison, when she could've picked him instead. After their exchange of angry words, Meg told Dejon: 'I'm taking a big step back.' Dejon encouraged her and said: 'Have fun,' to which Meg replied: 'I stay true to myself and what I do.' He ended up walking off, leaving an emotional Meg sitting by herself. Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Alima came over to comfort her, as she was left in tears after the exchange. It comes after fairly-new bombshell Yasmin revealed to some of the Islanders, including Harry and Dejon, that a man had never given her an orgasm before - which came amid another very shocking claim. The London-based beauty also Many fans have now slammed Yasmin's claims on the grounds that she talks about sex a lot. "Unsure how Yasmin goes on about all this sexual stuff so much but says she's only slept with 2 people…" said one person. A second added: "Yasmin can't hold a conversation without mentioning sex but has only slept with two guys?? i've seen it all." "Not in a million years has Yasmin slept with 2 men. She's the horniest person that's ever set foot in this villa, wow," penned a third. While a fourth slammed: "Yasmin has made her whole personality sex like does it hurt you to not talk about it ???" "Yasmin making up the orgasm lies for MORE male attention??" speculated a fifth. CONFIDENT BOMBSHELL But some viewers defended Yasmin and slammed those "coming for her" because she's "confident enough to talk about sex". One person on X said: "Why is everyone coming for Yasmin? Cause she's confident enough to talk about sex? "Grow up man, you lot fantasise about this shit but when it's happening you all hide behind your duvets?" Earlier this week, Yasmin offered to have a threesome with Dejon. 'Would you ever have a threesome with me and Toni?' she asked the hunk who is currently coupled up with Meg. Then, in Wednesday night's instalment, Yasmin spoke to Harry on the terrace when things got very flirty. She spoke about being "bent over" and he said she was "undressing" him with her eyes. She has also chatted to Dejon about the prospect of a threesome, with co-star Toni. 6 Yasmin snogged Dejon 6 Meg said she was taking a "huge step back" Credit: Eroteme
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame football offers 2027 Penn State wide receiver commit Khalil Taylor
Notre Dame football offers 2027 Penn State wide receiver commit Khalil Taylor There is a rivalry brewing between Notre Dame and Penn State, and it doesn't just stem from the Irish's College Football Playoff semifinal victory. In the off-season, Notre Dame took the Nittany Lions running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider at the same position, and have been working on recruits like safety Joey O'Brien and cornerback Khary Adams. They've also have had success in landing Pennsylvania offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, the Irish put their hat into the ring for 2027 Penn State commit Khalil Taylor, a 2027 wide receiver. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 180-pounder committed to PSU at the end of March, but that isn't stopping Notre Dame from trying to flip him. Taylor is ranked as the No. 72 overall player in his class by the 247Sports Composite, showing that he's one of the best in the cycle. With the momentum that the Irish have recruiting the state of Pennsylvania, McKeogh and Tyler Merrill committed in the 2026 class, you can't discount Notre Dame from potentially flipping Taylor. This is a recruitment to watch, especially if he makes it to South Bend in the near future.
