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Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Rail services in Louth suspended over August Bank Holiday weekend
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that both Northern Commuter and Enterprise services will be disrupted from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th August, due to extensive works taking place along the Northern Line. The works include track upgrades at Drogheda, overhead line improvements for new battery-electric trains, and accessibility enhancements at Rush and Lusk. As a result, no trains will run between Malahide and Dundalk across the weekend. A limited bus substitution service will operate during the disruption, with two main routes serving Drogheda, Balbriggan, Donabate and Connolly Station, and a second route serving Skerries, Rush and Lusk, and Connolly. Enterprise services will also be partially replaced by buses between Dublin and Drogheda or Dundalk, operating to a revised timetable. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check journey times and connection details in advance on or via the Iarnród Éireann app. Iarnród Éireann has urged customers to allow extra travel time, especially those making longer journeys or airport connections. Commuters returning to Dublin on Monday should also note that a Sunday service schedule will operate on all DART and commuter lines. The company says the scheduled works are part of wider infrastructure improvements designed to enhance rail reliability and capacity on key routes in and out of the North East. Further nationwide rail disruptions are also in place over the weekend, including changes to Dublin–Westport services, Cork's Midleton line, and Rosslare services during the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford. However, the most significant local impact remains the temporary shutdown of services through Drogheda and Dundalk, with limited replacement options. Passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling and to book Intercity tickets in advance where possible.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Kitchener man charged following after-hours liquor investigation
Waterloo Regional Police have laid multiple charges following an ongoing investigation under the Liquor Licence and Control Act at a property in Kitchener. On Sunday morning, members of the Crime Suppression Analysis and Response North Direct Action Response Team (DART) executed a Provincial Offence Warrant at a location near Victoria Street North and St. Leger Street. As a result, a 40-year-old man was charged with six offences, including unlawfully selling liquor, unlawfully possessing liquor, unlawfully keeping liquor for sale, permitting disorderly conduct on licensed premises, unlawfully permitting individuals to consume open liquor in a public place and permitting intoxication on licensed premises. Police said they seized several bottles of liquor and cases of beer from the property, which was operating as an illegal after-hours establishment. All individuals inside the location were safely cleared.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Major delays warning for M50 users as Irish Rail passangers face significant disruption due to ‘cow on the line'
IRISH commuters are being warned to expect large delays this morning across major networks. It comes amid an M50 breakdown and significant Irish Rail disruptions. 4 Drivers are warned of the breakdowns on the M50 and Dublin roads Credit: Alamy 4 Irish Rail suffered major travel disruptions due to several incidents Credit: Getty Images - Getty They revealed a breakdown on the It is currently unknown when the incident will be cleared but it is expected to be sorted in the coming hour. However, drivers may experience delays as part of the knockback due to the breakdown, nearly halting the morning rush in the bustling READ MORE ON NEWS Another breakdown was reported on Church Street outbound, just before North King Street, blocking the straight-ahead lane. Irish motorists are also warned of reports of a collision at the junction of Tower Road/College Road/Carpenterstown Road in Clondalkin, Co Dublin. LiveDrive reports that services are currently at the scene. Potential delays are expected in the area, with road diversions most likely put in place. Most read in Motors Dublin Tunnel and Jack Lynch Tunnels have no scheduled closures until July 30, meaning Meanwhile, I'm an Irish driving instructor and here is why your friends are failing the test The busy 07.40 M3 Parkway to Docklands service has been delayed due to a " However, the incident was quickly resolved, and the service resumed operations 18 minutes behind schedule. The 08.16 M3 Parkway to Docklands service is proceeding "at reduced speed" to Hansfield. Due to a signal fault, DART services were suspended between Dun Laoghaire and The issue was resolved, but some DART services are expected to experience nearly nine minutes of delays but will eventually ease as the day progresses. The 07.36 Drogheda to Pearse was held in Gormanston due to a "technical issue" on the train, and the service was resumed 25 minutes later. BUS EIREANN DISRUPTIONS The Route 109A 06.39am Kells to Route N1 and CW2's services will operate with reduced frequency until further notice. Passengers are also advised that Route 132 cannot serve Rathvilly (Stop 136211) due to a road closure until Tuesday, July 29. They are urged to use the alternative stops: Tullow Flynns Garage (153991)/(154001) or Baltinglass: Cattlemart (133652) The spokesperson for Bus Eireann said: "Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience this may cause our passengers." 4 A cow on the line delayed the busy DART service Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 Bus Eireann has cancelled a busy service this morning Credit: Alamy
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Florida State is coming off a brutal year. Coach Mike Norvell is moving forward with exuberance
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was so exuberant at Wednesday's Atlantic Coast Conference preseason football media days that he was practically yelling during his news conference. 'I'm extremely excited,' he said when asked about his enthusiasm. It's easy to understand why in moving on from last year's remarkable crashout. The Seminoles went from winning the 2023 ACC title that marked the program's first in nine years to becoming a preseason league favorite that finished last — the league's first-ever 17th-place finisher due to expansion — in a two-win season. Things got so bad that Norvell had to fire both his coordinators before the end of the season. That led to changes that include hiring former Auburn and UCF head coach Gus Malzahn to run the offense. FSU also hired Tony White from Nebraska as defensive coordinator. Malzahn's arrival stands out. He coached Auburn to the national title game, where the Tigers lost to FSU to cap the 2013 season, and must fix an offense that ranked among the nation's worst (270.3 yards, 15.4 points per game). 'We've experienced the highest of highs, and we've also found ourselves in a valley," Norvell said. "We've faced some disappointments. But every part of it has come back to our response. This team and this season that's ahead, I've got great expectations.' Georgia Tech extends OC Faulkner Georgia Tech's Buster Faulkner is sticking with the Yellow Jackets with a contract extension. ESPN first reported news Wednesday of the two-year deal, with coach Brent Key later confirming a deal in place with 'the best playcaller in the country." Georgia Tech averaged 28.9 points and 424.5 yards per game last season. 'I'm excited for him, excited for the opportunity, but more excited for these players to be able to have continuity on the staff,' Key said. 'Continuity on your team, retention of your team, your roster, continuity on your coaching staff. That shows stability of a program.' Claiborne's workload prep New Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert is ready to lean on running back Demond Claiborne, quipping — or maybe not? — that Claiborne might get 40 carries a game. 'I mean, if he wants to give me 40, I'll take 40,' Claiborne said with a smile. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound senior ran for 1,049 yards and 11 scores last year. He said he's tried to take better care of his body, including more emphasis on stretching after workouts, and said he had slimmed down from about 15% body fat last year to around 13%. 'Not really too much of a difference,' Claiborne said. 'But you can definitely tell when I take my shirt off that my abs are showing a little more.' Syracuse brought a punter? Syracuse coach Fran Brown doesn't mind being a little different. Nor does he mind rewarding hard work. That's why Brown invited punter Jack Stonehouse to ACC media days. Brown said he made the call because Stonehouse is one of the players on his team who best exemplifies the acronymic philosophy he calls 'DART,' or 'detailed, accountable, relentless and tough.' 'So many times coaches don't wanna do it because it's like it's not what's the norm,' Brown said. 'But it's not the norm (for Syracuse) to hire me as the head coach as a cornerbacks coach. They gave me a shot. So who am I not to bring our punter — even though he works really hard?' Stonehouse said he was surprised by the invitation, but eager to accept it. 'I think I have shown since he's been here that I like to work hard,' Stonehouse said. Reid eyes expanded Pitt role It's hard to imagine Desmond Reid's role increasing after working as a running back, wide receiver and return specialist in his debut Pittsburgh season. But The Associated Press second-team All-American as an all-purpose player thinks he's capable of doing more, even as an undersized player. 'Growing up, I was always a smaller guy, so my dad always told me, don't worry about what people say about you, just do what you can do, handle what you can handle,' Reid said. Despite his 5-foot-8, 175-pound frame, Reid rushed for a team-high 962 yards on 183 carries, tied for the team lead in receptions with 52 for 579 yards, returned punts and scored 10 total touchdowns after transferring from Western Carolina. 'He's a team guy,' Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said, 'and he's got a chest cavity filled with a big heart.' Louisville's Watts leans into versatility Antonio Watts is listed at linebacker for Louisville but plays more of a hybrid safety position. And he loves to show off that versatility. 'It takes a lot of trust for your coach to put you at different positions that you can play," Watts said. Watts went from a reserve in 2023 to starting all 13 games last year, posting a career-best 51 tackles. He capped his season with a personal highlight, retreating in coverage and reaching up with his right hand to knock away Washington's attempt for a go-ahead 2-point conversion in the final seconds to preserve a 35-34 win in the Sun Bowl. 'I just like helping my team,' Watts said. 'Like, I just like being out there no matter what position. I just want to provide for my team so we can be our best.' Up next The ACC concludes its three-day set of preseason football media days on Thursday with Boston College, Clemson, Duke, North Carolina, N.C. State and Virginia Tech. ___ AP college football: and recommended Item 1 of 3
CBS News
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
DART riders push back against proposed service cuts, fare hikes
Thousands of North Texans who rely on public transit are voicing concern over proposed service reductions and fare increases from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), especially riders with disabilities who depend on paratransit vans for daily transportation. Candace Wicks, a Dallas native, is one of more than 12,000 registered users of DART's paratransit service. For her, the door-to-door van rides are essential. "This is my main way of getting around," Wicks said. "This is my transportation." Wicks, who lives in Oak Cliff, has nine partially amputated fingers and both legs amputated. She said she relies on DART's specialized service to maintain her independence. "I have to have DART," she said. "The door-to-door paratransit service provided to us is a necessity for me." Under DART's proposed General Mobility Program, the agency would reduce some bus routes, increase wait times for light rail, and nearly double paratransit fares to $6 each way. The changes are part of a broader effort to return millions of dollars to DART's member cities, some of which have criticized the agency for poor service. DART officials say the proposal is a last resort. "We do not want to make cuts to service," said Jeamy Molina, a spokesperson for DART. "No one at DART thinks these cuts are a good idea. We are trying to make cuts as minimal as we can, but it's something we have to do to face the issues we're in right now." Wicks was one of about 200 people who spoke directly to the DART board during a recent meeting, joining more than 1,000 riders who have voiced opposition to the proposed changes. "You're handicapping people all over," one speaker told the board. "It's not right. Find another way to do this. Do not cut services or raise fares," said another. Wicks said the decision is about more than just policy. "People need to understand, this is not just a political vote," she said. "This is our life. This will determine our quality of life." The DART board is expected to vote on the proposal in August.
