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Ireland set to sizzle as surprise heatwave will bring soaring temperatures of 26 degrees
Experts have pinpointed the exact day temperatures will rise ahead of the weekend After weeks of rain and chilly conditions, Ireland is in for a dramatic turnaround this weekend as forecasters are predicting sunshine and soaring temperatures. High pressure is set to build from Friday into the...
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Planning sought for three-storey development with office, accommodation, and cafe in Carlow
Monaco Developments Tramore Ltd. made the application to Carlow County Council A planning application has been made for a three-storey commercial building with office space, a cafe, and accommodation in Carlow. Monaco Developments Tramore Ltd. made the application to Carlow County Council on ...
Colgan Heritage group in Carndonagh calls for new members ahead of next week's AGM
The committee hopes the meeting will attract new voices and renewed community support for protecting Carn’s rich and storied past The Colgan Heritage Committee in Carndonagh is appealing for new members ahead of its annual general meeting, which will take place next week. The committee, which...
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Ballintra man fined for assault outside Donegal Town newsagent’s
Judge at special sitting of Donegal District Court fined defendant €500 A Ballintra man has been fined €500 after assaulting another man outside a Donegal Town newsagent's. Martin O’Hara, 40, of Main Street, Ballintra, appeared before a special sitting of Donegal District Court at Ballyshanno...
Pupils of Holy Child PS receive Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Primary School pupils from across the city celebrated their First Holy Communion Pupils from Mrs. McMenamin and Mrs. McCartney's classes at Holy Child Primary School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Ignacy at St. Mary’s Church, Creggan on Friday last. Included are M...
Kylie reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021: ‘I was a shell of a person’
Kylie Minogue has revealed she had a second cancer diagnosis in 2021, saying: “I was a shell of a person.” The Australian singer, known for Can’t Get You Out Of My Head and Spinning Around, revealed she had a second diagnosis in her new three-part Netflix series, titled Kylie. She reassured fa...
Özlem Warren’s mozaik kek – mosaic cake with chocolate, dried cherries and nuts
“Istanbul has a vibrant café culture and every neighbourhood has a pastane (patisserie) selling a variety of traditional sweets and puddings, as well as elaborate cakes (kek) and cookies (kurabiye), including this mozaik kek – mosaic cake. A feature, always, of my mother’s afternoon tea gathe...
Özlem Warren’s yoğurtlu, kıymalı makarna – cheat’s mantı
“I love mantı (a type of dumpling), but when I am short of time, I make this cheat’s version, using shell-shaped conchiglie pasta (which holds the sauce well and also resembles mantı).,” says food writer and cookery teacher Özlem Warren. “Kıymalı makarna is a staple in many households i...
Özlem Warren’s tavuk şiş – chicken shish kebabs with roasted vegetables
“For these succulent kebabs, tavuk (chicken), marinated in yogurt, olive oil and spices, is threaded onto şiş (skewers). Often served with pilav and roasted vegetables, they are popular throughout Turkey and in Istanbul,” says food writer and cookery teacher Özlem Warren. “My father, Orhan,...
Özlem Warren: ‘You create your own little Istanbul, wherever you are’
Boiled eggs with golden yolks, fresh tomato wedges, plump olives and a glass of Turkish tea (çay) sit against the purply-blue of the Bosphorus, the strait that splits Turkey across two continents. The cover of food writer Özlem Warren’s third cookbook, Istanbul: Delicious Recipes From the Heart ...
Ballintra man fined for assault outside Donegal Town newsagent’s
Judge at special sitting of Donegal District Court fined defendant €500 A Ballintra man has been fined €500 after assaulting another man outside a Donegal Town newsagent's. Martin O’Hara, 40, of Main Street, Ballintra, appeared before a special sitting of Donegal District Court at Ballyshanno...
First Drive: Is Volvo’s EX60 a new electric game-changer?
What is it? The electric SUV segment is showing no signs of slowing down. Manufacturers across the world have been getting in on the portion of the market which continues to rise in demand, and Volvo has been present in it for a little while now. It is hoped, however, that this car – the EX60 – ...
TikTok influencers help tinned fish scale ‘height of culinary fashion’
Social media influencers on TikTok have helped tinned tuna reach the “height of culinary fashion”, a supermarket buyer said, as sales of the cupboard staple have surged. Tesco has reported that its sales of tinned tuna have risen by nearly 18% in the last two years, equivalent to an additional 2...
Colgan Heritage group in Carndonagh calls for new members ahead of next week's AGM
The committee hopes the meeting will attract new voices and renewed community support for protecting Carn’s rich and storied past The Colgan Heritage Committee in Carndonagh is appealing for new members ahead of its annual general meeting, which will take place next week. The committee, which...
Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics ‘not laughing anymore’ as club celebrate title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal players and staff gathered at their London Colney training base to watch rivals Manchester City draw 1-1 with Bourn...
Carrie Johnson: There could be ‘1,000, if not more’ victims of John Worboys
The wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson has said there could be “up to 1,000, if not more” victims of black cab rapist John Worboys. Carrie Johnson, who helped bring the serial sex attacker to justice, said she had been contacted by more women who believe they were assaulted by him. She ...
Planning sought for three-storey development with office, accommodation, and cafe in Carlow
Monaco Developments Tramore Ltd. made the application to Carlow County Council A planning application has been made for a three-storey commercial building with office space, a cafe, and accommodation in Carlow. Monaco Developments Tramore Ltd. made the application to Carlow County Council on ...
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City are held at Bournemouth
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. The Gunners’ long wait to add to their 13 top-flight titles was ended when Pep Guardiola’s side dropped points in their penultimate match, the game in hand t...
Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics ‘not laughing anymore’ as club celebrate title
A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal players and staff gathered at their London Colney training base to watch rivals Manchester City draw 1-1 with Bourn...
Dame Agatha Christie exhibition to open at British Library
Murder mystery author Dame Agatha Christie’s typewriter will feature in an exhibition celebrating her life later this year. Marking 50 years since the writer’s death, the Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery exhibition at the British Library will feature some of her personal items, many of which ...