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Anna O'Rourke

Anna O'Rourke

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‘We need to change mindsets’: The push to get women into blockchain
Business

‘We need to change mindsets’: The push to get women into blockchain

Niamh O’Connell doesn’t mince her words when asked why she thinks women might be apprehensive about working in tech. “It is and has always been painted as a male-dominated and risky industry,” she says. This notion, as opposed to the realities of the industry, is the issue. “Rather than focusing on the rewards and opportunities, […]

An ‘amazing year’ for Irish food as 18 restaurants earn Michelin Stars
Food

An ‘amazing year’ for Irish food as 18 restaurants earn Michelin Stars

Ireland has furthered its reputation as a major foodie destination with a host of new Michelin Star restaurants announced today. There are now 18 starred restaurants in the Republic after the launch of the 2020 Michelin Guide today. Aimsir, which opened at Cliff at Lyons in Co Kildare just four and a half months ago, […]

thomas markle
Celebrity

Thomas Markle says he released Meghan’s letter to ‘defend’ himself

As Meghan Markle gears up to sue The Mail on Sunday for publishing a letter she sent to her father, he has defended giving it to the paper. In a letter in August 2018, Meghan begged her father Thomas to stop “lying” and “exploiting her relationship with Prince Harry”.  It was published in The Mail on […]

Mother of Elisha Gault calls for support at mental health services protest
News

Mother of Elisha Gault calls for support at mental health services protest

“Let’s stand together so no more have to die.” The mother of Elisha Gault has called for the public to get behind a demonstration on youth mental health services next week. Elisha died by suicide last March at the age of 14. Her body was recovered from the River Suir near Carrick-On-Suir after a week-long […]

Storm Lorenzo may pose threat to lives and property, warns Met Éireann
News

Storm Lorenzo may pose threat to lives and property, warns Met Éireann

The public has been warned to stay away from coastal areas as it says Storm Lorenzo could endanger lives and property. The storm, which will pass over the country this evening and during the night, is expected to bring severe conditions. Meteorologist Evelyn Cusack of Met Éireann has said that very high waves combined with […]

Concern for the welfare of Cork teenager who has been missing for a week
News

Concern for the welfare of Cork teenager who has been missing for a week

The family of a missing Cork teenager have said that they are worried for his welfare. Gardaí have appealed for the public’s help in finding 16-year-old Leo Boyers-Hipwell from Ballycrenane, Ballymacoda in east Cork. He has been missing from home since last Wednesday, 25 September. Leo is described as being 5’9” in height and of very slim build with […]

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott agree to 50/50 custody split of daughter Stormi
Celebrity

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott agree to 50/50 custody split of daughter Stormi

Kylis Jenner and Travis Scott will reportedly have equal custody of their daughter Stormi following their break-up. The couple have agreed to a 50/50 split in time with the one-year-old, according to a source. They had no issues in coming to an agreement and have not involved lawyers, the insider said. Neither Kylie nor Travis […]

Congratulations! Markus Feehily and fiancé Cailean welcome a baby girl
Celebrity

Congratulations! Markus Feehily and fiancé Cailean welcome a baby girl

Westlife’s Markus Feehily is now a dad! He and his fiancé Cailean have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Markus posted a photo of the couple wheeling their new daughter down a hospital corridor on Instagram this morning to share the happy news. “Baby Layla born safe & sound @ 7.27pm on October 1st […]