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Kristján Kristjánsson stýrir kröftugri umræðu um þjóðmálin. Í þessum þætti: Þjóðernishyggja/alþjóðamál Guðmundur Hálfdánarson, prófessor í sagnfræði  Guðmundur ræðir um þjóðir og þjóðerni, hvað er það sem myndar þjóð, ógna fólksflutningar hugmyndum um samstöðu og samkennd og hvaða áhrif hefur vaxandi þjóðernishyggja, m.a. hér á landi.  Evrópumál Helga Vala Helgadóttir, varaformaður Evrópuhreyfingarinnar  Hjörtur J. Guðmundsson, blaðamaður  Helga Vala er einlægur Evrópusinni en Hjörtur er einn talsmanna Heimssýnar sem berst gegn aðild að ESB, þau rökræða aðild að Evrópusambandinu.  Stjórnmál/tollamál Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir alþingismaður Dagur B. Eggertsson alþingismaður Þau Diljá og Dagur ræða tollamál í kjölfar þess að bæði ESB og USA hafa lagt eða hyggjast leggja tolla á vörur framleiddar á Íslandi, hagsmunagæslu okkar og stöðu í framhaldinu.  Vinnumarkaður Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, formaður Eflingar,  Sólveig Anna bregst við hugmyndum dómsmálaráðherra um þrengri reglur fyrir veitingu dvalarleyfa fólks sem hingað vill koma til starfa. 

Andrés Magnússon og Stefán Einar Stefánsson slá á létta strengi og kæta landsmenn með nærveru sinni í hlaðvarpi þjóðarinnar. Rætt er um einbeittan (brota)vilja ríkisstjórnarinnar sem vill troða okkur inn í ESB, óljós skilaboð utanríkisráðherra í samtölum við erlenda miðla, þögn forsætisráðherra um tollamál, rugludalla sem vilja skerða akademískt frelsi, stöðu flokka í könnunum sem og önnur málefni líðandi stundar.

Heiðar Guðjónsson og Sigríður Andersen kíkja í Þjóðmálastofuna í aðdraganda verslunarmannahelgarinnar og fara yfir allt það helsta. Við ræðum um möguleikana á olíuleit, ummæli Heiðars um að mögulega væri hægt að fella niður alla skatta á Íslandi, áherslur ríkisstjórnarinnar á sterkari tengsl við Hamas og ESB á meðan málin hér heima bíða, nýja tolla sem ESB ætlar að setja á Ísland, hvort að forsætisráðherra sé í raun að leiða ríkisstjórnina, neikvæða umfjöllun í garð ferðaþjónustunnar, gjaldmiðlamál, hvort að vinsældir ríkisstjórnarinnar séu tímabundnar eða varanlegar og margt fleira.

Last week the government said it was set to spend €100bn over the next 5 years on infrastructure. Most of that will go on housing and water but the urgency on expanding the electricity grid was highlighted when Amazon walked away from a giant project because ESB networks couldn't guarantee the power for it. Now the energy suppliers Pinergy say that demand for electricity will grow by 66% by 2050 and based on the current trajectory and that demand won't be met with adequate supply. Enda Gunnell chief executive of Pinergy joined Joe Lynam on the show.

 Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcomed two of the driving forces behind Green Man Brewing Company: Joe Summers, Managing Director, and Matt Peyton, Director of Brewing. We dove deep into the world of legacy beer styles, the ebb and flow of trends in the craft beer scene, and how Green Man keeps pivoting and thriving even as the industry gets more crowded and competitive. From war stories about hay-infused brews and pumpkin beers arriving way before the harvest, to the real-world logistics of steering a brewery battleship in the wake of ever-shifting consumer preferences, this conversation was packed with insight, laughs, and a couple of surprise bottles (including some soju in a plastic liter bottle). We explored everything from experimental IPAs to the comforting return of classic ESBs and sessionable lagers, not to mention what it will take to bring Asheville's South Slope back to full vibrancy. Joe Summers has nearly two decades of experience in the beverage industry, steering Green Man Brewing through thick and thin as Managing Director. Matt Peyton, whose background is in civil and environmental engineering, has spent almost every waking moment of the last twelve years climbing from delivery driver all the way up to Director of Brewing. Both are passionate advocates for beer brewed with balance, intention, and a healthy respect for tradition—even as they chase after the occasional trend or wacky adjunct. "Brewery is not an F1 car, it's a battleship. And it takes a long time to turn it and move it in a direction." ~Matt Peyton Today on Consuming the Craft:·     Trends in the craft beer industry are cyclical; legacy beer styles, such as ESB, IPA, and Porter, are making a comeback as trends shift from fads to classics.·     Steering a brewery toward a new trend requires years of planning, from label approval to production schedules; you can't just pivot overnight.·     The “haze craze” and IPA experimentation are still very much alive, but there's growing consumer interest in sessionable, lower-ABV beers and clean lagers.·     Legacy brands, dependable classics consumers know and trust, help breweries stay resilient when distributors prioritize trendier items like hard seltzers.·     Economic uncertainty means more people are reaching for tried-and-true classic beers, rather than taking a chance on expensive new releases.·     The Asheville craft scene is recovering after a tough year, and both breweries and locals are eager to welcome back visitors and celebrate a return to normal.·     Experimentation isn't dead, surprise tastings during the conversation included a robust Armagnac and a surprisingly smooth (and subtle) Korean soju.·     Food, beer, and community remain at the heart of what breweries like Green Man do, whether its chili made with porter or a scotch egg and a pint at Jack the Wood. Contact Green Man Brewing Company: Website: https://www.greenmanbrewery.com/ Locations: 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC (plus additional taproom info online) Resources Mentioned: Green Man Brewing Company beers: ESB, Porter, Damn Fine Pilsner (currently on draft) East Village Grill (offering Green Man's “Easy Drinking Pills”) Sierra Nevada Brewing (new pilsner noted for excellence) McConnell Farms This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | GooglePlay  Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website.

A listener has reached out to the show to express their frustration over ongoing delays to the move-in date for a newly purchased home in Sligo. Their experience raises questions about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, such as ESB, Irish Water, developers and estate agents in setting, and repeatedly missing, realistic delivery timelines…Peter and Fiona join Andrea to discuss.

Kristján Kristjánsson stýrir kröftugri umræðu um þjóðmálin. Í þessum þæti: Orkumál Ríkarður Örn Ragnarsson verkefnastjóri Vindorkuvers í Garpsdal  Ríkarður segir frá verkefninu sem nýlega var flutt í nýtingarflokk, fyrst einkarekinna verkefna á Íslandi.    Stjórnmál Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, fyrrverandi utanríkisráðherra og Dagbjört Hákonardóttir alþingismaður  Þau Guðlaugur og Dagbjört rökræða Evrópumálin, fyrirhugaða umsókn Íslands um aðild að ESB sem þegar hefur kallað á kunnuglega og kröftuga andstöðu.    Heilbrigðismál Runólfur Pálsson, forstjóri Landspítalans  Runólfur ræðir heilbrigðiskerfið í ljósi nýrra skýrsla Ríkisendurskoðunar um Sjúkratryggingar og mönnun og þjónustu Landspítalans. Runólfur lýsir stefnuleysi í kerfinu og segir róttækra breytinga þörf ef það á geta annað eftirspurn.  Nýsköpun  Ásgeir Brynjar Torfason, ritstjóri Vísbendingar Ásgeir ræðir um nýsköpun, skapandi greinar og hlutverk smáfyrirtækja í framtíðinni en Vísbending hefur nýverið helgað tvö viðamikil blöð þessum greinum. 

Paradyn, one of Ireland's leading managed service and cybersecurity providers, has announced projected revenues of over €1.6 million in 2025 from its strategic partnership with ManageEngine, a global provider of enterprise IT management solutions. This marks a significant 100% increase from the €800,000 recorded in 2024. With a focus on the public sector, Paradyn forecasts continued momentum, anticipating 40% year-on-year growth in revenues from ManageEngine offerings Paradyn has successfully delivered ManageEngine solutions to more than 50,000 users across 40 public sector organisations and government agencies in Ireland, including the ESB, Teagasc, National Concert Hall, Dun Laoghaire County Council, Cork County Council, and Kildare County Council. The partnership has also enabled Paradyn to expand its public sector client base by 20%, underscoring the demand for robust, scalable IT management tools within government institutions. ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, provides a broad suite of more than 60 enterprise-grade tools that address the end-to-end IT operations lifecycle - covering network and server monitoring, endpoint management, IT service management (ITSM), identity and access management, and security information and event management (SIEM). These tools empower public sector bodies to increase automation, improve visibility across their IT environments, reduce operational costs, and bolster their cybersecurity posture - all while ensuring that services to citizens are delivered reliably and securely. Paradyn's in-depth knowledge of public sector IT requirements, combined with its cybersecurity consulting and professional services, ensures that ManageEngine implementations are aligned with Ireland's evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU's NIS2 directive. Together, the two organisations offer a comprehensive and scalable solution for managing IT infrastructure securely and efficiently. Grace McCauley, Head of Sales - Managed Services, Paradyn, said: "Our partnership with ManageEngine allows us to deliver best-in-class IT management and cybersecurity solutions tailored to the public sector. As public services continue to digitalise, the need for reliable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure becomes paramount. We're proud to be supporting the government in delivering modern, resilient digital services to citizens." ManageEngine's proven technology and Paradyn's hands-on approach help public sector agencies future-proof their IT environments, safeguard sensitive citizen data, and achieve operational excellence in an increasingly complex threat landscape. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The ESB is hiking the prices on EV charging by up to 15%, which means a significant increase for those who drive electric vehicles.Adrian Weckler is Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, and he joins Kieran to discuss.

Við segjum fréttirnar með okkar lagi á Samstöðinni, klukkan sjö þegar engar fréttir eru í Ríkissjónvarpinu. Magnea Marinósdóttir, alþjóðastjórnmálafræðingur og Jasmina Vajzovic stjórnmálafræðingur ræða uppgang hægri öfga hópa á Íslandi og Evrópu, meðal annars Skildi Íslands. Dóra Magnúsdóttir samskiptastjóri, Magnús Árni Skjöld Magnússon prófessor og Klemens Ólafur Þrastarson fyrrverandi starfsmaður ESB og blaðamaður, einnig þekktur sem tónlistarmaðurinn Klói, allt ákafir Evrópusinnar, segja okkur frá hvers vegna Ísland ætti að ganga í Evrópusambandið. Í lokin heyrum við í mótmælendum við utanríkisráðuneytið þar sem félagið Ísland-Palestína mótmælti aðgerðarleysi íslenskra stjórnvalda frammi fyrir þjóðarmorðinu á Gaza.

Offshore wind farms play an increasing role in Ireland's transition to a zero-carbon economy. But what effect do they have on wildlife? The ESB has developed a dedicated Marine Mammal Observer programme and Terry Flanagan went to meet Jo Green (observer) and Niru Dorrian (Senior Ecology Co-ordinator) in Dublin Bay.

Kristján Kristjánsson stýrir kröftugri umræðu um þjóðmálin. Í þessum þætti: Stjórnmál Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir forseti Alþingis  Þórunn ræðir þinglokin þar sem mikið mæddi á henni, ákvörðun um að ljúka viðræðum um veiðigjaldafrumvarp og stöðu sína sem forseti þingsins, nú þegar minnihlutinn hefur lýst yfir tortryggni í hennar garð og jafnvel vantrausti.  Efnahagsmál  Agnar Tómas Möller, sérfræðingur á fjármálamarkaði  Agnar ræðir efnahagsmál og bendir á þá staðreynd að bæði langtíma- og skammtímavextir á skuldabréfamarkaði bendi til þess að hvorki verðbólga né almennir vextir muni lækka á næstunni. Hann gagnrýnir ómarkvissa fjármögnun ríkissjóðs sem hann segir vinna gegn lækkun vaxta og verðbólgu.  Stjórnmál Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, formaður Miðflokksins. Sigmundur gagnrýnir ríkisstjórnina vegna heimsóknar Ulriku Von Leyen nýverið og boðar harða andstöðu við hverskyns áform um frekari nálgun við ESB.  Sjávarútvegur/strandveiðar   Sigurjón Þórðarson, formaður Atvinnuveganefndar Alþingis og Örn Pálsson, framkvæmdastjóri Landssamband. Þeir rökræða þá stöðu sem upp er komin í strandveiðum. Lofað hafði verið veiðidögum í júlí og ágúst en ljóst að það loforð verður ekki efnt og að veiðunum er lokið. Mikil vonbrigði segja smábátasjómenn. 

Kristján Kristjánsson stýrir kröftugri umræðu um þjóðmálin. Í þessum þætti: Orkumál Ásgeir Margeirsson formaður stjórnar Qair Ísland ehf. Ásgeir sem er margreyndur á orkumarkaði, ræðir orkumál og þróun þeirra á landinu. Ásgeir gagnrýnir harkalega yfirgang hins opinbera á þessum markaði og spáir síhækkandi orkuverði til almennings og fyrirtækja enda sé framboðið ófullnægjandi.  Efnahagsmál Marinó G. Njálsson ráðgjafi. Marinó ræðir efnahagsmál, verðbólgu og vexti og gagnrýnir Seðlabankann fyrir aðgerðir í vaxtamálum. Hann segir dökk ský á lofti í íslenskum efnahagsmálum, m.a. vegna styrkingar krónu og lækkun vaxta og verðbólgu sé ekki í spilunum sem stendur, þvert á væntingar.  Stjórnmál Pawel Bartoszek og Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir, alþingismenn. Pawel og Diljá ræða stöðuna á þinginu og mál sem þar eru að gerjast. Hefur þingið tapað allri virðingu og ættu menn að einbeita sér að öðru þar en að halda endalausar ræður um örfá mál í þeim tilgangi að tefja framgang þeirra. Hvaða pólitík liggur þar að baki? Alþjóðamál/Evrópumál Haraldur Ólafsson formaður Heimssýnar. Haraldur Ólafsson prófessor í veðurfræði við HÍ og formaður Heimssýnar - félags fólk sem undir engum kringumstæðum vill ganga í ESB - ræðir alþjóðamál - engin ástæða til að halda þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um jafn fráleitt mál og inngöngu í Evrópusambandið að mati félagsmanna Heimssýnar. 

A new mobile app, ESB Networks AR: The Story of Electricity, developed by Walton Institute at South East Technological University, was recently launched during the annual ESB Networks' Apprentice Network Technician of the Year. This innovative app offers an interactive, educational experience that brings the history and infrastructure of electricity in Ireland to life using cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) technology. The app also allows users to explore the ESB Networks Training Centre's live field in Portlaoise through a guided AR tour. Onsite visitors can use the app to access multimedia content, presented by a virtual tour guide, that explains the real-world electrical equipment and infrastructure they see around them. For those accessing the app, ESB Networks AR offers a rich multimedia journey through the evolution of electricity in Ireland - from generation to transmission, distribution, and final delivery to homes and businesses across the country, both urban and rural. The project was delivered through a research and development collaboration between the ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute and ESB Networks. Stephen Barnes, Senior Project Manager of the Extended Reality (XR) team at Walton Institute, said: "We're delighted to launch an app that combines education, storytelling, and technology. It's an exciting new way to engage people with the story of electricity and the important work ESB Networks does every day. As a former electronic engineer, I hope that this will not just give users a better understanding of the great work done by ESB Networks but also inspire the next generation of apprentices." David Harrington, Training Design and Systems Manager at ESB Networks, added: "This app reflects ESB Networks commitment to innovation and education. It enhances how we engage with visitors, apprentices, and the public, offering a hands-on, immersive understanding of the infrastructure that powers Ireland." This app is more than a tour. It serves as an educational tool that demystifies the fundamentals of electricity and showcases the vital work of ESB Networks. Schools, training centres, and colleges can also benefit from its use as an engaging introduction to electrical systems and infrastructure. One of the standout features is a virtual tour guide, created using advanced 3D scanning and facial animation technologies. Users can also experience immersive 360° footage from a technician's climb up a transmission tower, offering a unique and thrilling perspective on the work carried out by ESB professionals. The ICS Technology Gateway Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

Þórarinn ræðir við Sigríði Á Andersen, þingmann Miðflokksins um stjórnmálin á Íslandi, veiðigjaldafrumvarp ríkisstjórnarinnar og bókun 35. Rætt er sérstaklega um áhrif veiðigjaldafrumvarpsins á byggðir út á landi og hvort að það muni koma til með að skila árangri þegar allt kemur til alls. Einnig er rætt um réttaráhrif Bókunar 35 á dómskerfið á Íslandi, hvort að aðrar reglur þurfi að lúta í lægra haldi og fleira.- Fengjum við legusár við borðið hjá ESB? - Afhverju vill ríkisstjórnin innleiða veiðigjaldafrumvarp sitt jafn hratt og raun ber vitni? - Myndi bókun 35 hafa áhrif á fullveldi Íslands? Þessum spurningum er svarað hér.Til að fá þessa þætti án auglýsinga og undan öðrum má fara inn á:www.pardus.is/einpaeling eða Leggja málstaðnum lið með því að greiða inn á:Rkn. 0370-26-440408Kt. 4404230270Samstarfsaðilar: PoulsenHappy HydrateBæjarins Beztu PylsurAlvörubón

We beginnen met de NAVO-top die volgende week plaatsvindt. Spannend natuurlijk, omdat we serieus meer geld moeten uitgeven en die verdediging moeten versterken. Wat doet het met je economie als je zoveel meer gaat uitgeven aan Defensie? Daar gaan we eens induiken. Navo-baas Mark Rutte heeft het over 5% maar dat mag ook 3,5% defensie zijn en 1,5% naar dingen waar de krijgsmacht van meeprofiteert, zoals cyberveiligheid en infrastructuur, dus betere wegen en bruggen. Bij de post zat deze week een artikel van ESB, over productiviteit, ofwel de motor achter onze economische groei. Belangrijk, want bijna alle groei van onze welvaart komt van productiviteitsgroei, dus van slimmer, sneller, efficiënter werken. Maar wat nou als we productiviteit verkeerd meten? Daar doken twee economen in. In de Vraag van de Week gaan we in op de vraag van een luisteraar naar aanleiding van de aflevering over de grote schuldenberg van Japan. Hij noemt de Japanse arbeidsmarkt ‘een paradox’: er is een groot tekort aan arbeidskrachten, maar tegelijkertijd blijft de productiviteit laag en zie je overal mensen die ogenschijnlijk nutteloos werk doen zoals koffers van de bagageband halen bij een vliegveld. Hoe kan het dat er ondanks een krappe arbeidsmarkt koopkrachtdaling is, de digitalisering achterblijft en er zoveel van die ogenschijnlijk nutteloze baantjes zijn? Presentatie: Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma Redactie en montage: Nelleke van der Heiden Muziek: Gijs FriesenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We beginnen met de NAVO-top die volgende week plaatsvindt. Spannend natuurlijk, omdat we serieus meer geld moeten uitgeven en die verdediging moeten versterken. Wat doet het met je economie als je zoveel meer gaat uitgeven aan Defensie? Daar gaan we eens induiken. Navo-baas Mark Rutte heeft het over 5% maar dat mag ook 3,5% defensie zijn en 1,5% naar dingen waar de krijgsmacht van meeprofiteert, zoals cyberveiligheid en infrastructuur, dus betere wegen en bruggen. Bij de post zat deze week een artikel van ESB, over productiviteit, ofwel de motor achter onze economische groei. Belangrijk, want bijna alle groei van onze welvaart komt van productiviteitsgroei, dus van slimmer, sneller, efficiënter werken. Maar wat nou als we productiviteit verkeerd meten? Daar doken twee economen in. In de Vraag van de Week gaan we in op de vraag van een luisteraar naar aanleiding van de aflevering over de grote schuldenberg van Japan. Hij noemt de Japanse arbeidsmarkt ‘een paradox’: er is een groot tekort aan arbeidskrachten, maar tegelijkertijd blijft de productiviteit laag en zie je overal mensen die ogenschijnlijk nutteloos werk doen zoals koffers van de bagageband halen bij een vliegveld. Hoe kan het dat er ondanks een krappe arbeidsmarkt koopkrachtdaling is, de digitalisering achterblijft en er zoveel van die ogenschijnlijk nutteloze baantjes zijn? Presentatie: Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma Redactie en montage: Nelleke van der Heiden Muziek: Gijs FriesenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We asked Henry McKean to crisscross the highways and byways, meeting people along the way and asking them about their childhood summer roadtrips, compared to now. He joins Anton in Carlingford to tell him how he got on.With thanks to ESB's network of EV chargers, giving you the freedom to go further.

Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy UCC discusses the news that, from today, the ESB is ceasing to burn coal at its Moneypoint electricity generation station in County Clare.

We are in Killarney today as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further" Ciara and Shane took a jaunting car around Killarney national park which was just magical . Here's a little taste of how it went...

All morning, we've been broadcasting live from the beautiful Café Du Parc part of the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa As part of Newstalk Summer Tour with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.Joining Ciara and Shane was General Manager of the Killarney Plaza, Denis McCarthy.

No novo episódio do Perimetral Podcast, recebemos Hique Gomez — músico, ator e um dos criadores do lendário Tangos e Tragédias — para uma conversa recheada de histórias sobre Porto Alegre, cultura popular, formação musical e, claro, Esbórnia. Entre memórias dos saraus promovidos pelo pai, serenatas na praia do Cassino e os bastidores do sucesso no Teatro São Pedro, Hique fala sobre sua trajetória artística, as influências que misturam samba, música clássica e folclore, além do processo de reinvenção após a morte de Nico Nicolaiewsky.

All morning, we've been broadcasting live from the beautiful Café Du Parc part of the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa As part of Newstalk Summer Tour with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.Joining Ciara and Shane was General Manager of the Killarney Plaza, Denis McCarthy.

We are in Killarney today as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further" Ciara and Shane took a jaunting car around Killarney national park which was just magical . Here's a little taste of how it went...

The Moncrieff Show is live from Killaloe River Cruises on the River Shannon, as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour with thanks to ESB!Seán's first guest hails from Nenagh, just up the lake from where the show is taking place. His books have won several awards, and his most recent novel is ‘Heart, Be at Peace'. Donal Ryan joins to discuss!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to look after the elephants at Dublin Zoo? From training them to giving them pedicures, elephants can be very high maintenance. Christina Murphy is the Elephant Team Leader at Dublin Zoo and she told Pat what that's like. Also joining us is Jenny Dunne, Head of Commercial Operations who is going to talk to us about all the upcoming events happening here at Dublin Zoo from the Zoorassic Trail Takeover to their first ever Run for Wildlife.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

The interest in news among young Irish adults remains high but all age groups showed a major concern in fake news. Private hospitals are now getting 60 per cent of public funds to reduce public waiting lists and budget 2026 negotiations get delayed due to Trumps trade threats. Pat was joined by Political Reporter with the Irish Independent and Indo Daily podcast presenter Tabitha Monahan and Editor Business Post Daniel McConnell to discuss these stories and lots more.The show was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.

The Coronas will be headlining Kaleidascope in July but next week they play Live At The Marquee in Cork as part of their tour to celebrate their latest album ‘Thoughts and Observations'. Danny joined Pat to talk everything about making music, touring the world and what they've been getting up to lately.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Now that we are well and truly into summer, its the time of year when businesses all preparing for the influx of visitors far and wide. But despite CSO figures showing a drop in tourism earlier this year, industry experts are expecting a boom of North American visitors this summer.But how is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year? All to discuss with Lorraine Sweeney Hotelier and business woman and Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe and is home to around 600 deer but when it comes to holding concerts, events and even sporting events, how is the park managed and what goes on behind the scenes? Paul McDonnell is the Chief Superintendent of the Phoenix Park for nearly 10 years and he joined Pat to answer those questions and to tell us what his day in the life looks like as the Park's Superintendent.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Eldhúsdagsumræður eru á Alþingi í kvöld og marka alla jafna þinglok - en þau eru ekki í augsýn Fjöldi mála er enní nefnd eftir fyrstu umræðu. Þórarinn Ingi Pétursson, Framsóknarflokki og Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir Flokki fólksins eru þó bæði á því að samkomulag náist um þingstörfin það geri það alltaf. Þeim sýnist þó sitt hvoru um eitt stærsta mál þingsins, veiðigjaldið. Víðtækar refsiaðgerðir gegn Rússum, sem vestræn ríki og Evrópusambandið hafa staðið fyrir undanfarin ár, virðast ekki hafa haft þau áhrif sem til var ætlast; það er að setja þrýsting á stjórnvöld í Kreml til að hætta hernaðinum í Úkraínu eða hnika þeim nær samningaborðinu. Nýjasti pakki refsiaðgerða Evrópusambandsins, meðal annars gegn skuggaflotanum svokallaða, var kynntur í gær. Það er hins vegar ekki ljóst hvort stjórnvöld í Bandaríkjunum eða öll ESB-ríkin ætla að spila með eins og þau hafa gert til þessa.

DP Energy has partnered with ESB to develop Lyra Wind Farm in Co. Mayo, a renewable energy project with the potential to generate up to 100MW of clean power. Located approximately 7km southeast of Westport, 2.2km southeast of Aghagower Village and 9.5km west of Ballintubber Village, the proposed area of development is situated in the townlands of Cordarragh South, Corveagh Upper and Teevinish West. The majority of the proposed turbine area is located at an elevation of between 100m and 200m above sea level and will generate enough energy to power up to 70,914 homes on an annual basis. The design of the proposed project is at an early stage and is following an iterative approach that will be guided by any potential environmental impacts, as advised by third-party technical experts. The wind farm, once operational, will only occupy a small portion of the overall site area - approximately 4% - allowing many of the existing land uses, such as farming and biodiversity management, to continue alongside the project. DP Energy has collaborated with ESB previously to develop Cappawhite Wind Farm, a 51MW onshore wind project in Co. Tipperary, located at the southernmost extent of the mountain range known as Hollyford Hills. DP Energy also previously sold its operating and pipeline projects to ESB in 2008. Simon De Pietro, Director and CEO at DP Energy Group, says: "We are delighted to be working alongside ESB to develop Lyra Wind Farm. This project has the potential to deliver substantial benefits to the local community while fostering local employment and enterprise. Having previously achieved excellent results working with ESB, we look forward to building on this strong partnership and using it as a foundation for future projects across Ireland and the UK." Jim Dollard, Executive Director, Generation and Trading at ESB, says: "At ESB, we are progressing a pipeline of projects and acquisitions, including initiatives with our trusted partners, to deliver our Net Zero by 2040 strategy. Building on our previous successes, we are delighted to partner once again with DP Energy on the proposed Lyra wind farm in Co Mayo. By leveraging our shared values and combined expertise, we believe the Lyra project will deliver significant benefits for the community, the environment and Ireland's net-zero energy commitments. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure the project is a success." Visit the Lyra Wind Farm website for more information on the project.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 dúradh go mbeadh stailc ann de 400 oibreoirí ESB agus dá mbeidís chun an stailc a dhéanamh go mbeadh 140 míle custaiméirí chun a leictreachas a chailleadh. I 1987 bhí ráflaí ann go mbeadh laghdú sa phraghas I bpeitreal agus bhí an Rialtas na hEorpa ag labhairt faoi. I 1987 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an t-aonad máithreachais chun dúnadh I Cahercalla de bharr gearradh siar. I 1998 tháinig an nuacht amach go bhfuair timpeall 8,500 feirmeoirí ón chontae timpeall 50 milliúin punt I maoiniú ó coimisiúin na hEorpa chun cúiteamh do gach rud a chaill siad faoin pholaisí talmhaíochta. Sin The Tamperer agus Maya le Feel It – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1992 bhí daoine buartha go raibh páistí sa Sacred Heart I New Jersey ag aitheantais mar Freddie Mercury, rinne siad an cinneadh gan We Are The Champions ó Queen a canadh ag an searmanas bronnta. I 2002 nocht siad mósáic sa mhúsaem The Beatles Story a bhí 16 troigh a bhí dearadh ag John Lennon. Bhí an mósáic pháirteach de linn snámha John Lennon ina dteach I Surrey nuair a bhí sé ina chónaí ann ó 1964 go dtí 1968. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Noel Gallagher sa Bhreatain I 1967 agus rugadh amhránaí Mel B sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: strike action by 400 esb engineers a tactic that wouldve left 140,000 consumers without power supplies had been deferred. 1987: a strong hint of a drop in petrol prices currently amongst the highest in europe was given by the government last night. 1987: maternity unit closure in cahercalla agreed in new health cutback deal. 1998: last year about 8,500 clare farmers recieved an estimated £50 million in grants and subsidies from the european commission to compensate for losses under the common agricultural policy. That was The Tamperer with Feel It – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1992 Concerned that some pupils were overly identifying with Freddie Mercury, the sacred heart School in Clifton New Jersey decided not to sing the Queen song 'We Are The Champions', at their Graduation Ceremony. 2002 A 16ft by 6ft mosaic designed by John Lennon went on display at The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool. The mosaic had been built into Lennon's swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey where he lived between 1964 and 1968. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Noel Gallagher was born in the UK in 1967 and singer Mel B was born in The UK on this day in 1975 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

In this episode of Rule the Galaxy, Joe makes up for the lost episode of Rule the Galaxy by having a one-on-one chat with friend of the show Scott Ryfun We cover making new friends in the #StarWars community. All the @starwars anniversaries ROTS, TFA, ESB, Zahn Trilogy  

Halla Hrund Logadóttir, þingmaður Framsóknarflokksins, kallaði í vikunni eftir hertari aðgerðum gegn Nikótínpúðum. Hlutfall ungmenna sem nota slíka níkótínpúða er hvergi hærra á Norðurlöndum en á Íslandi - Á stóru blaði sem hangir á veggnum á skrifstofunni hjá stækkunarstjóra Evrópusambandsins í í Brussel, eru nöfn níu ríkja sem sótt hafa um aðild að ESB og yfirlit yfir hvernig viðræðurnar ganga - Ísland er á listanum - með rauðu merki - enda er aðildarumsóknin í frosti eins og fram hefur komið. Nýleg skýrsla Europol varpar ljósi á hvernig skipulögð brotastarfsemi hefur þróast á undanförnum árum, meðal annars með nýrri tækni eins og gervigreind - þótt afbrot eins og fíkniefnasmygl, vopnasala og mansal séu áfram fyrirferðarmikil. Þetta er alþjóðleg starfsemi í eðli sínu og Ísland er þar ekki undanskilið; íslenskir og erlendir brotamenn starfa saman; flytja hingað fíkniefni og þvætta ágóðann af ólögmætri starfsemi, meðal annars með skipulögðum útflutningi á reiðufé og kaupum á rafmynt.

ESB is supporting Ireland's offshore wind ambitions by rolling out its third consecutive bespoke Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training programme. MMOs are specialist environmental consultants responsible for monitoring marine megafauna such as whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and basking sharks, during industry operations. They assist developers comply with environmental regulations and guidelines, while the data collected by MMOs aids in evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures. The aim of the programme is to support the development of marine ecology education and skills, helping successful applicants at the early stages of their careers in the marine environmental profession. It is open to graduates, final-year undergraduates and postgraduate students who are studying or working in marine science or related disciplines. Since its inception in 2023, 11 participants have successfully completed the programme. Speaking about the success of the programme to date, Niru Dorrian, Senior Offshore Ecology Coordinator at ESB, said: "Offshore wind will play a crucial role in helping Ireland achieve its climate targets, and we need to invest in people now to ensure we have the right skills and expertise for all elements of our projects. As leaders in the transition to clean energy, it is important for developers like ESB to support the marine industry, and in particular, future MMOs. Collaboration is key to a net-zero energy future, and we are grateful to the academic and industry organisations supporting our programme." The programme is endorsed by The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA). The training comprises a mix of both classroom and field training over the course of three months which includes an offshore survival course at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Cork. Thomas Power, a 2023 programme participant, says the initiative has helped his career: "The ESB MMO training programme was the perfect first step to a career in marine mammal and environmental mitigation. It opens the door in what can sometimes be a difficult career to start out in. The initial training and certifications required for MMO work are costly, and the ESB funding allowed me to commit fully without the financial worry often attached. I would absolutely recommend this programme to anyone thinking of a career in marine mammal mitigation, and if awarded to fully utilise the amazing opportunity this programme offers." Interested applicants should contact mmotraining@esb.ie for more information.

Staðan á Gaza og aðgerðir Evrópusambandsins var umræðuefni á ráðherrafundi EES ríkjanna í Brussel í dag, þar sem Kaja Kallas utanríkismálastjóri ESB var meðal þátttakenda. Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir tók þátt í þessum fundi; hún segir það ánægjulegt að aðildarríki ESB séu að ná samstöðu um harðari aðgerðir gagnvart Ísrael. Viljayfirlýsing um nánara samstarf á sviði utanríkis og öryggismála var einnig staðfest á þessum fundi. Björn Malmquist fréttamaður ræddi við Þorgerði Katrínu í Brussel í dag. Peningastefnunefnd Seðlabankans lækkaði stýrivexti í dag um 0,25 prósentustig, úr 7,75 prósent í 7,5. Þórarinn G. Pétursson varaseðlabankastjóri segir að verðbólgan þurfi að hjaðna í sumar til að hægt verði að halda vaxtalækkunarferlinu áfram. Horfur í efnahagsmálum séu góðar en óvissa á alþjóðamörkuðum út af tollastríði gæti sett strik í reikninginn. Menningarferðaþjónusta er nú í fyrsta sinn formlega skilgreind sem hluti af ferðamálastefnu stjórnvalda enda er menning talin afar mikilvægur þáttur í ferðaþjónustu og ferðamenn sem hingað koma njóta íslenskrar menningar með ýmsum hætti um allt land.

We're back! After too long of a break, Out Here Having a Pint returns bi-weekly, and we're kicking things off at Broad Ripple Brewpub with brewer Jonathon Mullens. Join us as we savor our favorite ESB on cask, soak in the authentic pub atmosphere, and uncover Jonathon's journey into brewing. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or a casual sipper, this episode is a perfect pour of stories, flavors, and passion. Cheers!

We first became aware of the story at the heart of this episode over three years ago. Details were scarce at the time, but we knew that heat casualties had been a major issue for units at Defener Pacific... except for one company that was completely unaffected. And as it turned out, that company had been doing afternoon physical training to deliberately prepare for the heat (plus leveraging H2F experts to optimize the training). Our guest for this episode was the commander of that company at the time, and he provides a ton of insight into how good training management left his company with zero heat casualties while the battalion experienced 45. MAJ Christian Wardynski is an Instructor of Economics in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point, which he also graduated from in 2014. After graduating Engineer BOLC, Chris served in the 54th BEB, 173rd IBCT in Vicenza, Italy as a Light Equipment PL, Sapper PL, and BN Air Officer. Most recently, he served as the Company Commander for Bravo Company, 37th Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from West Point, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago where he also served as a fellow at the Pearson Institute. Chris and his wife, Jackie, have four daughters.He also provided a bunch of clarifying notes that we'll share here:He said the DoD vs. VA alignment is a Principal-Agent Problem, but as he described it, it would probably fit the definition of a negative externality better - the DoD's decisions to "overuse"/ or under-rehabilitate soldiers impose uncompensated long-term healthcare costs on the VA (and thus the taxpayer); same for the current commander not considering the cost savings of proper rehabilitation/physical resiliency of soldiers for the next commander. Regardless, both principal-agent issue and externality issue apply. You can tell by this correction that he's a true econ instructor...For additional context on the heat acclimation they started in May 2021, they had Company STX the second week of June and he initially started reverse cycle PT to see if it'd help soldiers with performance during the STX event. They executed 9x ESB-style lanes focused on individual soldier and engineer tasks, and covered over 30 miles under load in 24 hours. As a bit of risk management for the event, he mandated that all soldiers had to eat at least the main meal of the MRE and a side, or three sides total if not eating the main meal, as well as the entire salt/electrolyte packet every four hours during the event. If they found any soldier who ate less than the required amount, it would result in a summarized article 15 (if there were no extenuating circumstances). It was on the TLs to decide if they needed to eat more frequently and if they wanted to eat on the move or not. Team leaders led their own teams movement through all the lanes and to each station. This provided a great opportunity for them to exercise some initiative and leadership. Surprisingly, zero heat casualties during this crucible event for the ~80 soldiers that completed it, despite a peak ~95 degree heat index in that timeframe. Regarding Defender Pacific, when he arrived to his company assembly area after the jump, his soldiers looked utterly unphased and appeared completely fresh. The BN TF, however, had about 45 heat casualties by that time. After the BN TF mission was complete, they had a 7 mi ruck to the training area where they'd rest overnight, and his soldiers handled the movement without any issue whatsoever. He did note that they did not have a very hard follow on mission, whereas most other companies in the BN TF had some pretty physically arduous movements/follow-on missions.

ESB is once again running guided tours at Ardnacrusha Power Station in Co Clare this summer, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Ireland's most significant engineering landmarks - free of charge. School group tours will take place from 22 May to 30 June with public tours beginning July 1 through to 5 September 2025 (weekdays only). Each tour provides a fun, engaging and informative experience, tracing the story of electricity in Ireland from the station's origins in the 1920s to ESB's modern-day commitment to renewable energy and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Brendan Shine, Plant Manager at Ardnacrusha, said: "All the staff working here at Ardnacrusha are delighted to once again open the gates of the station to school groups and the public so they can get an insight into the workings of our great station, and the contribution it has made to the country's economic and social history. Our guides will ensure this is a memorable experience for all and we encourage anyone interested to book early." Visitors on the 90-minute guided tour will learn how Ardnacrusha revolutionised life in Ireland and continues to play a vital role in ESB's sustainability strategy. Participants will also gain insight into some of the cutting-edge renewable energy technologies being adopted by the organisation. Ardnacrusha Tour Details: School Group Tours: 22 May - 30 June 2025 Public Tours: 1 July - 5 September 2025 Days: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Group Size: Up to 30 people Bookings are essential and can be made at www.esb.ie/ardnacrushatours, where visitors can also find accessibility information and check available dates. Commissioned in 1929, Ardnacrusha was the centrepiece of the Shannon hydro-electric scheme - a visionary project that symbolised Irish independence and industrial ambition. Constructed by 5,000 workers over four years, the scheme cost over IR£5 million, the equivalent of 20% of Ireland's GDP at the time. With an initial capacity of 86 megawatts, it was enough to power the entire country. Today, Ardnacrusha remains operational, contributing around 2% of Ireland's total electricity supply. Visitor Feedback: "I'm a mom of three kids - 14, 11, and 6 - and we all found the tour incredibly interesting. We were actually disappointed when it ended - we wanted it to go on longer! The guides were very knowledgeable and answered every question with ease." "A great tour. Very informative, guides are very knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour. Witty, funny, and interactive. There was a wide diverse age group on our tour and all was catered for. It starts on time, don't feel rushed throughout the tour. Highly recommend this experience." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

"Bitter" Truths, Big Beers, and Bold MovesThis week, we crack open a triple dose of hop-fueled commentary, brewery gossip, and World Beer Cup bombshells. We even got a little salty—literally.In Beers of the Week we pay tribute to a fallen Georgia brewer with Jekyll Brewing's Big Creek Kölsch. Jekyll, a longtime staple with both supporters and haters, is set to shut down all locations on Mother's Day. We dove deep into their history, rise, Kickstarter roots, and the harsh economics of brewery expansion in a post-industrial park taproom era.Then came the ESB talk. What the heck is an ESB anyway? Brian broke down the style—medium malt, medium hop, and no, it's not actually that bitter. We dug into the surprising World Beer Cup win: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale taking gold in the American ESB category. Wait, what? Pale Ale is an ESB now? According to the new guidelines, apparently so. The lines blur, styles evolve, and Brian drops knowledge.Speaking of the World Beer Cup, Georgia showed up big: 6 breweries, 9 medals. New Realm, Bold Monk, Wild Heaven, and others brought home serious hardware. We raised a glass to our local heroes and called out a few surprise absences (no Creature Comforts?).Economic chatter followed, and for once, the news wasn't all doom and gloom. The U.S. beer industry contributed over $470 billion in 2024, thanks to jobs, taxes, and of course, your favorite six-packs. But challenges remain—Tilray teeters on delisting, and even success stories sometimes mask hard decisions behind closed taproom doors.And finally, Tecate went weird: a salty light lager made with Gulf of Mexico water, available only on a floating bar off the Yucatan. No, really.So whether you're crushing cream ales with bourbon chasers, debating beer style semantics, or lamenting your favorite brewery's closure, this week's episode has you covered.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 bhí dochtúirí ag iarradh saol cailín a shábháil tar éis a loisceadh í agus dhá uair dhiúltaigh lena tuismitheoirí aistriú fola a dhéanamh. I 1987 d'fhan an polaisaí pá don rialtas I rith comhréiteach den ESB agus d'fhan sé faoin ráta boilscithe timpeall 3.4%. I 1971 bhí siopa saor ó dhleacht oscailte I gcríochfort aerfoirt na Sionainne I gcóir daoine a raibh ag teacht isteach ar eitleán mór. I 1998 bhí an Tíogar Ceilteach an tsonraíocht timpeall Sionainn mar tháinig sé amach go raibh 200 post nua ag teacht. Sin Starship le Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1987. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1976 fuair ABBA a tríú huimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Fernando agus bhí sé an t-amhrán a dhíol den chuid is mó don bhanna cheoil le níos mó ná 10 milliúin chóip. Chum Benny agus Bjorn an t-amhrán. Níor tháinig ABBA amach leis an amhrán ar dtús ach tháinig Anni ón bhanna cheoil amach leis an amhrán ar dtús ar a albam I 1975. I 1993 fuair Aerosmith uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena albam Get A Grip agus shroich siad uimhir 2 sa Bhreatain. Dhíol siad níos mó ná 20 milliúin cóip den albam timpeall an domhain agus bhuaigh siad dhá Grammy. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh David Attenborough sa Bhreatain I 1926 agus rugadh amhránaí Enrique Iglesias sa Spáinn ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 8th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: doctors were trying to save the life of a badly burned 15 year old girl and were twice refused by the girls parents to add minister blood transfusions. 1987: The governments overall pay policy remained intact through settlement of the ESB dispute at fractionally below the current 3.4 per cent inflation rate. 1971: Duty free shops were put in jumbo terminal in shannon aiport for the arrival of jumbo jet passengers. 1998: the roar of the celtic tiger was reverberating loud and clear around shannon as underlined by this weeks announcement of over 200 new jobs for the free zone. That was Starship with Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now – the biggest song on this day in 1987. Onto music news on this day In 1976 ABBA scored their third UK No.1 single with Fernando, the song went on to become ABBA's biggest selling single, with sales over 10 million. Composed by Benny and Björn the song carried the working title of ‘Tango'. ‘Fernando' was not originally released as an ABBA song but as a solo single by band member Anni – featured on her 1975 solo album 1993 Aerosmith entered the US album chart at No.1 with 'Get A Grip', a No.2 hit in the UK. The album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide as well as winning the band two Grammy awards. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – presenter David Attenborough was born in the UK in 1926 and singer Enrique Iglesias was born in Spain on this day in 1975 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Ohio educators want professional development opportunities that give them the tools to be the best educators possible for their students. But, too often, school districts prescribe PD that doesn't feel like a valuable use of anyone's time. Ohio's Educator Standards Board set out to change that by making the state's Professional Learning Standards more user-friendly and more useful. Educator Standards Board member Eugene Mach walks us through the process and the changes that are in the pipeline for educators around the state.SEE THE CURRENT STANDARDS | If you'd like to look at the previously adopted Standards for Professional Development to see how they compare to the new Professional Learning Standards as proposed, click here to read the full document. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE NEW STANDARDS | The Educator Standards Board voted to move their newly developed Professional Learning Standards forward to the State Board of Education for consideration in March. The Professional Learning Standards document is not on the agenda for the State Board of Education's April meeting. Check the State Board of Education's webpage to keep tabs on when the document moves forward and to see the latest version of the document under consideration. Please note, the Educator Standards Board voted on March 7, 2025, to move forward this version of the Professional Learning Standards without the words 'equity' or 'inclusion,' despite the objections of several ESB members, including Eugene Mach, who is featured in this episode. This episode was recorded before that vote took place, so discussions about those changes are not included in the conversation you hear here.  SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Eugene Mach II, Warren Education Association President, Ohio Educator Standards Board memberEugene is a high school business teacher at Warren G. Harding High School. He serves on the Ohio Educator Standards Board, NEA Resolution Committee (Citizenship and Right subcommittee Co-Chair), OEA/NEOEA Resolutions Committee, NEOEA Summer Leadership Committee, and is the President of the Warren Education Association. He has served on various other committees during his time as an active OEA member, is a former Warren City Council member and a former candidate for state representative. He holds a bachelors degree in Integrated Business Education, a Masters in Education Administration, and is currently working to complete a Masters in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources Management. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 6, 2025. 

Kristrún Frostadóttir forsætisráðherra ræddi í dag við forystu Evrópusambandsins um tollamál og hvernig Ísland gæti komist hjá því að lenda á milli í tollastríði Evrópu og Bandaríkjanna. Hún segir að sín skilaboð hafi komist skýrt og milliliðalaust til skila. Kristrún hefur áhyggjur af áhrifum þess á íslenskan útflutning ef ESB bregst hart við því ef vörur sem ekki eigi greiða leið inn á Bandaríkjamarkað flæði inn á þann Evrópska. Skipulögð glæpastarfsemi hefur náð að festa hér rætur og birtist með ýmsum hætti. Þingmennirnir Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir og Grímur Grímsson ræddu um hvernig bregðast megi við. Þau telja bæði að styrkja þurfi heimildir lögreglu til afbrotavarna.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 24ú lá de mí Aibreán, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1965 fuair na Gardaí bean a bhí 67 bhliain d'aois I mBéal Feirste agus bhí sí reoite ina teach óna iníon. I 1981 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh coisc ar chruinniú tuismitheoirí is múinteoirí agus bhí éileamh do 15 punt an uair do chomhairliúchán taobh amuigh d'uaireanta scoile. I 1981 bhí cur isteach ag an láithreán tógála ESB ag Moneypoint an tseachtain sin. I 1992 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh an séasúr turasóireacht go maith ag tosach an bhliain sa chontae mar dúradh go raibh na céadta cuairteoirí ag fanacht sna óstán timpeall an chontae thar deireadh seachtain na Cásca. Sin Bucks Fizz le Making Your Mind Up – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1981. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1995 tháinig Oasis amach le hamhrán nua Some Might Say agus fuair siad a chéad uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain. Níor tharla an fhís don amhrán de bharr nár tháinig Liam chuig an siút. Rinne siad an fís amach as cúpla fís eile – Cigarettes and Alcohol, Supersonic agus Whatever. I 2012 chuir Sineád O'Connor a turas ar ceal ag rá go raibh sí ag téarnamh ó chliseadh néarógach. Tháinig sí amach le ráiteas ar a shuíomh ag rá nach mbeadh aon cheolchoirm eile don bhliain de barr a neamhord dépholach. Agus tar éis scrios sí a shuíomh agus a Twitter. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Barbra Streisand I Nua Eabhrac I 1942 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelly Clarkson I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1982 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 24th of April, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1965: a 67 year old woman from belfast was found frozen to death in her home by her daughter. 1981: two of the countrys big teaching organisations yesterdy reaffirmed a total ban on all parent teacher meetings amind demands for a £15 an hour fee for consultations outside school hours. 1981: there was another distruption at the esb construction site at moneypoint on tuesday morning. 1992: there was a very upbeat start to the 1992 tourism season in clare with reports of huge numbers of visitors staying in hotels and guesthouses around the county over the easter weekend. That was Bucks Fizz with Making Your Mind Up – the biggest song on this day in 1981. Onto music news on this day In 1995 Oasis released 'Some Might Say' which went on to give the band their first UK No.1 single. The planned promo video for the song was cancelled due to Liam not turning up for the shoot. Instead, a makeshift video was created using footage from the 'Cigarettes & Alcohol', US 'Supersonic' and UK 'Whatever' videos. 2012 Sinead O'Connor cancelled the remaining dates of her world tour, saying she was still recovering from a "very serious breakdown". In a statement on her official website, she said she had scrapped all concerts this year due to her bipolar disorder. Her website was also now being deleted along with her Twitter account And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Barbra Streisand was born in New York in 1942 and singer Kelly Clarkson was born in America on this day in 1982 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On EP298 we talked about the roll JT is on. We discussed the PP, Simon Benoit's struggles and who we have the most confidence in for a game 1 start in net.  Big thanks to The Liquor Planet for the ESB from Salt Spring Brewing Co

We've talked about the Super 8 Empire Strikes Back, we've talked about the Story of Empire on record, we've talked about the 70mm version, the mono version, and the 35mm version but this week we're talking about one the wildest versions of Empire ever - THE KENNER GIVE A SHOW VERSION. This is a toy slide show interpretation of ESB that takes some interesting choices on how to rearrange the story while showing off some incredible illustrations based on the film. And, to spice things up, we made a full 12-minute audio version based on the structure seen in the slides. It's an episode 3 months in the making and it'll change the way you think of Empire or at least the way you look at slide shows of Empire from 1980! So get a hose to empty out your dirty water, celebrate the love and listen today! Watch the Empire Strike Back Give A Show Slides here: https://youtu.be/uPA5Z0MuYxM?si=PgQVSevpENRGF2no JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE STRIKES BACK COMMENTARY! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE TO SEE ALL THE 2023 CELEBRATION LONDON SUPER LIVE FROM HOME MADNESS and more! www.youtube.com/@blastpointspodcast2160/featured Blast Points T-SHIRTS are now available! Represent your favorite podcast everywhere you go! Get logo shirts while supplies last! Perfect for conventions, dates, formal events and more! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 If you dug the show, please leave BLAST POINTS a review on iTunes, Spotify and share the show with friends! If you leave an iTunes review, we will read it on a future episode! Honestly! Talk to Blast Points on twitter at @blast_points leave feedback, comments or ideas for shows! "Like" Blast Points on Facebook for news on upcoming shows and links to some of the stuff we talk about in the show!! Join the Blast Points Super Star Wars Chill Group here www.facebook.com/groups/BlastPointsGroup/ we are also on Instagram! Wow! www.instagram.com/blastpoints Your hosts are Jason Gibner & Gabe Bott! contact BLAST POINTS at : contact@blastpointspodcast.com May the Force be with you, always! This podcast is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

In today's podcast, we say goodbye to Pocha, who had only a short time at the sanctuary. Her death, though sudden, was not entirely surprising, as there had been signs for a long time that something wasn't quite right. Kat and Scott take us back to October 2022 to share Pocha's final days and her passing. We also discuss how Guillermina and the other elephants reacted to her death, as well as the broader topic of elephants' capacity to mourn. Despite the sadness, there is an overwhelming sense of gratitude among Scott, Kat, and the entire team at ESB that Pocha lived long enough to witness her daughter discovering her birthright of freedom, forming new friendships, and becoming part of a herd. Pocha left this world in peace, knowing Guillermina was in the best care possible. Visit Pocha's memorial page. Valentine's Day fundraiser over on Friends of GSE (Facebook) Watch our “Vision for Sanctuary” The episode transcript can be found here. Email: We'd love to hear from you podcast@globalelephants.org Who we are: Global Sanctuary for Elephants exists to create vast, safe spaces for captive elephants, where they are able to heal physically and emotionally. There are elephants around the world in need of sanctuary, but too few places exist to be able to care for even a fraction of the elephants. International support is necessary to build sanctuaries for elephants in need of rescue and rehabilitation. Our pilot project is Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, currently home to six female Asian elephants. Website: https://globalelephants.org/ Donate: Global Sanctuary for Elephants is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit. Our work is made possible by donations. You can support our work with a general donation, purchasing items from our wishlist, or adopting one (or all) of our elephants for a year. You can also donate with Crypto! Thank you for your support! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, & YouTube  While we encourage and appreciate you sharing our podcast, please note that… This presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of the presentation or its contents without written permission of the sponsor is prohibited. © 2023 Global Sanctuary for Elephants A big Thank You to the talented musicians Mike McGill, Ron McGill, & Sean Rodriquez for composing our podcast jingle.