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Irish Examiner
30 minutes ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Domestic rivalries to ignite at this weekends National Senior Championships
With just six weeks left until the World Championships in Tokyo, this is the time of the season when Ireland's best athletes will be keen to hit full stride. But before they take on the world's best, it's time to reignite some domestic rivalries, with several mouthwatering clashes in store at this weekend's National Senior Championships in Santry. Chief among them is the men's 800m, where Mark English could face the biggest challenge of his career in this setting. The 32-year-old has entered the 400m and 800m and if he lines up for the latter event, he will square off with Cian McPhillips, the 23-year-old Longford native who, after a decorated underage career, is now flourishing as a senior. McPhillips, the 2021 European U20 1500m champion, smashed his personal best to clock 1:44.19 and win at the Morton Games recently, going second on the Irish all-time list behind the 1:43.92 English ran in June. English has won eight Irish senior outdoor titles at 800m, and nine indoors, while McPhillips – whose early senior career was hampered by injury – has never won the national outdoor title and has one senior indoor title from 2024. The men's 100m will throw up an intriguing duel between Irish record holder Israel Olatunde and Bori Akinola, who ran the fastest all-conditions 100m by an Irishman in June, clocking 10.10 with a 2.9m/s tailwind. Olatunde, who ran the national record of 10.12 last year, has won this title for the last four years and has a season's best of 10.23, while Akinola's wind-legal best this year is 10.25. There should be very little between them. Multi-event star Kate O'Connor has entered the javelin, shot put and long jump, fresh off her victory at the World University Games, while fellow Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley has entries in the 200m and 400m, with longtime relay teammates Phil Healy and Sophie Becker both focused on the 400m. Sarah Lavin will look to win her 10th national title in the 100m hurdles and should prove untouchable in that on Sunday, while on Saturday she's likely to also race the 200m. The in-form Sarah Healy will drop down to 800m, where she's the defending champion, and if Sophie O'Sullivan chooses that over the 1500m, it should be another riveting duel between the duo who went 1-2 over 1500m at the European U23 Championships two years ago, although Emerald's Jenna Bromell will also have a huge say. 'I've raced so many 1500's this year and it's very rare I get a chance to run an 800,' said Healy. 'It will probably be a good quality field and it's just a good chance for me to challenge myself in a different way. Normally, running an 800 brings me on a lot in the 1500 so that was my thought process.' Recent European U23 medallists Nicola Tuthill (hammer), Anika Thompson (5000m), Eimear Maher (1500m) and Nick Griggs (1500m) will all be in action, while the men's 1500m is shaping up as a cracker. If Andrew Coscoran and Cathal Doyle, the two quickest Irishmen in history, both toe the line, fans will get a rematch of their thrilling duel at last month's Morton Games where Coscoran edged victory. Griggs, Shane Bracken and Darragh McElhinney should also be in the medal hunt. Both days of action will be streamed on the Athletics Ireland YouTube Channel, with live coverage on RTÉ Two from 5-7.30pm on Sunday. Day tickets cost €15 with a special two-day ticket available for €25, while U-16s go free.
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
MIL Comes to the Hospital To Meet Newborn Grandson, Unprepared for Surprise
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mother-in-law from Utah got some unexpected news when she visited her new grandson in the hospital. Her son Alexander Quintana, 30, and daughter-in-law Emerald Quintana, 29, had just welcomed their second baby boy, Micah. In a reel posted to Instagram by Emerald (@emmypickle), 48-year-old Wendy cradles her newborn grandson for the first time. Split view of mother-in-law sat in hospital chair (left) holding newborn baby and stood up still holding baby next to female hospital worker (right). Split view of mother-in-law sat in hospital chair (left) holding newborn baby and stood up still holding baby next to female hospital worker (right). @emmypickle Alexander is filming the moment, who casually says off-camera: " already an older brother." Wendy, visibly confused, replies, "What? Emmy's pregnant again?" before Alexander pulls back the curtain to reveal another baby boy, Finnick. "Twins?!" she asks Alexander. "Twins," he confirms. The couple themselves had no clue they were expecting more than one baby until a scan at 37 weeks, as Emerald was measuring larger than expected. "That Thursday, I found out I had pre-eclampsia [a serious pregnancy complication that can lead to seizures] and had to go in immediately to be induced," she said. "We had our babies four days after knowing it was twins." "I was excited finding out," Emerald told Newsweek. "I have always wanted twins and even prayed for them." Alexander, on the other hand, was "in denial". While he also wanted twins, he wasn't quite ready for them yet. "We always thought God would answer those prayers when we were ready, but he's got a sense of humor," Emerald laughed. Looking back, she realized the signs were there. The couple already have another son, almost three, and Emerald recalled hearing how pregnancies after your first can feel different, seeing as the body has been through it before. "For some reason, this pregnancy I felt like I didn't need any ultrasounds and that God would take care of it all," she told Newsweek. "All the signs of twins I was feeling I thought were normal since it wasn't my first pregnancy. Looking back now, I realize how big the signs were." After the birth, Emerald and Alexander decided to keep the twin news a secret, saving the surprise for their families. "My mother-in-law's reaction was so precious," Emerald said. "She had no clue there was another baby and we laughed together afterwards about her cute reaction." The new mom said a few other family members had the same moment of confusion. "When we said, 'Micah is already a big brother', you can see their brains trying to rationalize it by thinking I'm somehow pregnant again," she said. After the reveal, Wendy and Alexander sat down together snuggling both babies. "It's such a great memory that we'll have forever," Emerald said.
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Why an Aussie mine worker was PAID $20,000 after he was accused of speeding in a company car
A mining company has been ordered to pay out a five-figure sum to an employee after his co-workers accused him of speeding to and from work. Irfan Shaik was fired on Christmas Eve over the claim he had misused the company car while travelling between North and South Kestrel Mine in Emerald, Queensland, in 2024. Mr Shaik had been earning $146,000 for his job as an IT contractor with Field Solutions Group (FSG) at the mine. However, he contested the firing and took the matter to the Fair Work Commission for a verdict, reported The Courier Mail. The commission sided with Mr Shaik after noting there was no credible evidence provided that he had ever unlawfully used his company car. Fair Work Commission deputy president Nicholas Lake awarded Mr Shaik $22,461 - or two months worth of his pay - as the decision was handed down on Tuesday. Mr Shaik was also told he had the option to seek reinstatement but he chose not to. Mr Lake said there was no credible reason for the company to have dismissed its employee, based on the commission's findings. No representation from FSG was available to appear at the May 8 hearing because the company went into receivership in February. Mr Shaik represented himself. FSG had previously insisted Mr Shaik was fired over 'serious misconduct' allegations and claimed he had even admitted to these breaches during a recorded interview. This recording was not supplied to the Fair Work Commission and Mr Shaik 'vehemently' denied ever having admitted to doing so. He learned of his dismissal via a letter which was delivered to him on December 24. The letter included Mr Shaik's alleged history of warnings in a timeline which his employer said was a justification for his dismissal. FSG claimed it had its operations manager discuss alleged unlawful use of the company car in July 2023. Mr Shaik was stood down on 'gardening leave' after receiving a complaint in October before he was fired just over a month later. Mr Shaik repeatedly denied FSG's claims and insisted they were 'completely unfounded'. In a written response to the tribunal he claimed to have only been 'advised' to slow down on highways in August 2023. The tribunal eventually sided with the sacked worker and he was awarded two months pay plus superannuation to be paid within 21 days of the judgement. Mr Shaik had previously been earning $12,135 per month for 164 ordinary hours.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dayang bags Petronas Carigali barge contract, outlook stays cautious
Despite securing new jobs, the research house remains cautious on the group's medium-term outlook due to weak macro conditions and unresolved gas aggregation issues between Petros and Petronas. KUCHING (July 31): Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (Dayang) has secured a work order from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (Petrona Carigali) for the provision of an accommodation work barge (AWB) for a period of 130 days, with the option to extend by another 60 days. The contract was awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, DESB Marine Services Sdn Bhd. While the charter rate was not disclosed, the team with Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research) deemed to be in line with its estimate of RM90,000 per day. It is also assuming a vessel utilisation rate of 82 per cent, with three out of Dayang's five AWBs already securing charters. 'Hence, the win is considered mildly positive as it ensures short-term utilisation for Dayang's vessel, Emerald,' it said in a note on Thursday. Despite securing new jobs, the research house remains cautious on the group's medium-term outlook due to weak macro conditions and unresolved gas aggregation issues between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas). It added that earnings could face downside risks if uncertainties persist, as both revenue and margins may come under pressure. The research house maintained a 'market perform' call with a target price of RM1.56. Dayang's order book remains strong at RM5.1 billion, but the house said its pace of work orders for its offshore topside maintenance (TMS) division is expected to slow on a year-on-year basis. This is due to a softer crude oil price outlook, which may prompt clients to reduce spending on maintenance activities. Its marine division is also facing a weaker earnings trend compared to last year, largely due to softer demand for offshore support vessels (OSVs), with more sporadic spot charters replacing long-term contracts. However, charter rates for OSVs are still holding up for now, supported by tight local supply, said the house. corporate news Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd oil and gas
ABC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Sunny weather returns to most of Queensland, but cool conditions to come
Queenslanders will enjoy a brief reprieve from rainy conditions before a cloud band moves in mid-week and brings wintry weather to most of the state. Senior meteorologist Shane Kennedy said cooler, clear conditions were expected from Monday, but would not last. A trough in the south-west corner of the state is forecast to reach the coast by Wednesday, bringing widespread cloud cover. "A couple of frosty mornings, then we will get a bit of a break on Wednesday and Thursday as the cloud comes over, then back to even cooler conditions later in the week behind that trough," Mr Kennedy said. Widespread rainfall between 10 and 30 millimetres was recorded between Emerald and the south-east corner over the weekend. Mr Kennedy said south-east Queensland residents could expect clearer, cooler days at the beginning of the week, with isolated minor river flooding around Warwick and Amberley expected to clear. "It will drop back down to average, or slightly below, over the next couple of mornings, as far north as Hughenden," he said. Temperatures in western Queensland would return to average, he said, following the cold snap over the weekend that saw temperatures plummet. Julia Creek and Richmond in western Queensland recorded their coldest July days in two years, reaching just 16 degrees Celsius on Saturday afternoon. "It was a strong enough system that it had that impact," Mr Kennedy said. Mr Kennedy said the next cold snap would arrive later this week, off the back of another cloud band originating in the south-west. "The next cooler snap should push a fair way into northern Queensland, at least to the base of the Cape York Peninsula on Friday and Saturday," he said. This would help to bring temperatures down to average in the state's north. "The next cold snap after that next trough should be more substantial," he said. "It potentially might make it up to Georgetown, and it may even help to drop temperatures around Cairns on Friday and Saturday."
