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Irish Times
24-05-2025
- Irish Times
‘It belongs with the books of Kells and Durrow.' Illuminated manuscripts back in Ireland for the first time in more than 1,000 years
Nestled among Alpine foothills and south of the glittering Lake Constance lies the historic city of St Gallen, in Switzerland . Natural beauty aside, the city is home to the Abbey of St Gall, a Unesco world heritage site and unexpected repository of Irish history and culture. Now famed for its impressive library, the abbey was founded in the eighth century on the site of a hermitage established in 612 by one of Ireland's lesser-known saints, an Irish monk called Gall or Gallus. Although the monastery was dissolved in 1805, its library was spared and remains brimming with ancient manuscripts today. Honouring the two countries' shared history, the Swiss library has furnished the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) with 17 of its illustrious manuscripts for an exhibition celebrating the story of Gall's journey to continental Europe. This is the library's largest loan ever; for such an institution to bestow more than a couple of manuscripts at a time is practically unheard of. Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe is free to visit in the museum's Kildare Street location from May 30th until October 24th. READ MORE 'If you stood out on O'Connell Street now and asked who was Gallus, I doubt you'd get an answer now,' says Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, a recently retired professor at the University of Galway who was instrumental in the exhibition's conception. [ From the archive: Wandering Irish 'outsider' stumbled upon site for Swiss city of St Gallen Opens in new window ] 'But if you asked anybody in Switzerland or Italy or France or Germany, they'd keep you there for hours. They're very happy about their associations with the Irish.' Ó Cróinín recalls the moment he suggested to library director Dr Cornel Dora that the Abbey of St Gall might temporarily spare some of its collection. The loan that followed allows select manuscripts to return to Irish soil for the first time in a millennium. The pair attended a conference together in the British Library in December 2018, shortly after collaborating on an exhibition at St Gallen. The Swiss city of Saint Gallen, with the Abbey of St Gall visible in the centre of the picture. Photograph: iStock 'We were having a cup of coffee during one of the breaks and I said to Cornel, 'Look, the Brits do this thing well. Why don't we do this kind of thing? Would you be interested in letting us have some of your manuscripts?'' Almost six and a half years later, that idea is coming to life. Accompanying the 17 manuscripts, which range from poems and letters to religious texts, are more than 100 objects gathered from NMI's collection. St Gallen was always conscious of the fact it had an Irish connection. Gall was a very popular saint in the region — Dr Cornel Dora The Faddan More psalter, found on a Tipperary bog in 2006, is one highlight. Many recent discoveries are on display for the first time, such as the Lough Kinale Book Shrine and a Viking sword, straight from conservation. 'It is a bit like a dream of mine to do something like this because we have this Irish heritage that is important to us in St Gallen,' says Dora, on a phone call from his home in Switzerland. Gall was one of 12 companions to another Irish saint and missionary, Columbanus, responsible for several monastic foundations including those at Luxeuil in eastern France, and Bobbio, in northern Italy. Image from an Irish Evangeliary from the library of the Abbey of St Gall, part of the exhibition Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe 'The Irish brought a new fervour into the Christian life here on the Continent,' says Dora of the monks' European mission. Following a dispute between Gall and Columbanus, they parted ways. 'Gall stayed at Lake Constance and took to the wilderness, the forest. He settled and made a cabin, and about three years later he assembled other monks around him and founded an Irish type of monastery there.' It was on the site of this hermitage, where Gall is buried, that the Abbey of St Gall was founded. 'St Gallen was always conscious of the fact it had an Irish connection. Gall was a very popular saint in the region. Pilgrims came and visited his grave,' says Dora. It is a tradition that continues today. 'We have testimonials that there were Irish men here repeatedly. They really wanted to visit their compatriot Gall. It seems the Irish knew there was an Irish saint in St Gallen. We know about four or five Irish monks who stayed here. One was an recluse, who lived in a confinement that had no door.' The manuscripts on loan to NMI comprise a mixture of books thought to be written in Irish monastic settlements, later travelling to Europe with Gall and Columbanus, and texts penned by Irish scribes in St Gallen. Maeve Sikora, keeper of Irish antiquities at the museum, is joined by assistant keeper and exhibition curator Matthew Seaver, as the pair give me a preview of the exhibition space and a sneak peek at its 'aesthetic highlight' – a mid-eighth century Gospel from St Gallen, thought to originate from the Irish midlands. 'It's really in a class of its own. It belongs with [the books of] Kells and Durrow,' says Seaver, as we inspect the text's vibrantly coloured vellum. On one page a barefoot St Matthew – in hues of orange, red and blue – applies a scribal knife or scraper to a page and dips his pen in an inkwell. He is assisted by a dutiful angel. For Sikora, the exhibition is about portraying 'the connectedness' between Ireland and continental Europe. 'People coming and people going. Ideas coming and going. Artefacts coming and going.' The modern European idea shines up for the first time in these letters [from St Columbanus to the pope] — Dr Cornel Dora Manuscripts are complemented by related artefacts, 'so you can see an object that looks just like an illustration in one of the manuscripts,' says Seaver. 'Sometimes a shard of pottery is hard to understand on its own,' says Sikora of the curatorial decision to combine ceramics and works of metal and stone with the manuscripts. Pointing to where some of the objects are soon to be displayed, Seaver describes how their journeys were intertwined with those of Irish missionaries like Columbanus and Gall. 'The ships that are carrying Columbanus and Gall are carrying these pots. They're coming from the eastern Mediterranean, then they're coming from the south of France and toing and froing between Ireland and there in the sixth and seventh centuries. The physical journey is the same as the manuscripts and the people went on, so that's what we're trying to get across.' A Latin grammar book, whose margins are brimming with commentary written in Irish by frustrated monks 'remarking on the writing conditions, how bad the ink is, giving out about making mistakes and begging forgiveness' is on display. [ 'You are only the sixth person to see this since the Vikings': Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Ireland Opens in new window ] 'They write in ogham at one point, saying they are ale-killed, which is essentially hungover,' says Seaver, laughing. The book in question is a copy of the Institutiones Grammaticae of Priscian, well known to Irish scholars in the early Middle Ages. Copies of letters from St Columbanus to the pope make for a timely inclusion in the exhibition. According to Dora, 'the modern European idea shines up for the first time in these letters'. Fragments of the earliest surviving copy of Isidore's etymologiae, written by an Irish scribe in the seventh century and later brought to St Gallen, also make an appearance. The etymological encyclopedia was originally compiled by the influential bishop Isidore of Seville. Another key aspect of the exhibition is a collaborative student manuscript project, which will be on display alongside a short film documenting it. The abbey school in Switzerland was paired up with Irish schools in Ballymote, Co Sligo, Kells in Meath, and Gallen Community School in Offaly. Led by historian and calligrapher Timothy O'Neill, the classes met online where they learned about early medieval culture and how to write in insular script. The students then had the opportunity to express their own ideas on vellum, emulating the scribes of medieval Ireland and St Gallen. NMI's exhibition also traces the journey of one of the abbey's schoolmasters and most famous pilgrims – Moengal, later named Marcellus. Moengal travelled Europe with his uncle Marcus, a bishop. 'They went to Rome and on their return from Rome they went back to St Gallen and decided to stay,' says Seaver. Moengal 'taught a curriculum covering the seven liberal arts to some of the great master craftspeople from St Gallen', leaving a lasting legacy. Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe is at the National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin, from May 30th until October 24th.
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
2025 may be second-warmest year on Earth, just behind 2024
2025 may be second-warmest year on Earth, just behind 2024 Summer temperatures arrived earlier this year, affecting millions of people in Central and Southern states. According to CarbonBrief, a website dedicated to climate science, the contiguous 48 states experienced one of the hottest springs on record. In 131 years of records, March and April ranked as the fifth hottest two-month period, according to Yale Climate Connections. The National Weather Service said more high heat and humidity are in store for the next few days. Second-warmest start to a year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows 2025 already has a 39% chance of being the second-warmest year on record, behind 2024, and a 3% chance of being the warmest year on record. There is a greater than 99% likelihood that 2025 will be one of the five warmest years on record, NOAA said. The chart below shows that the first three months of 2025, as a whole, were the second-warmest Q1 recorded. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them. More: Minnesota wildfires fueled by 'near critical' heat destroy buildings, force evacuations April was Earth's second-warmest on record According to a research released by the European Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for April 2025 was 1.08 degrees Fahrenheit above average – 0.13 degrees warmer than previous record set in April 2024. Wildfires burn thousands of acres in Minnesota amid dangerous heat As temperatures soared above historical averages, conditions were ripe for wildfires to spread in Minnesota. Intense heat expected to persist Now and in the coming days, a heat dome will keep temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above average, well into the upper 90s and triple-digits. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for areas in Texas that stretch from the Texas Hill Country and the Rio Grande to the state's east coast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke. What is a heat dome? A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area, according to William Gallus, professor of atmospheric science at Iowa State University. "The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven," Gallus said in an article in The Conversation. . SOURCE CarbonBrief, European Copernicus Climate Change Service, National Weather Service, NOAA, Reuters
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All WWE releases post-WrestleMania, including NXT talent
WWE has released a fresh wave of talent in May 2025, just weeks after WrestleMania 41 broke attendance and revenue records. The post-Mania roster shake-up affected both main roster and NXT performers, with reasons cited as part of 'budget adjustments.' Braun Strowman's second WWE run ends Former Universal Champion Braun Strowman is among the highest-profile names released. A dominant force since 2015, Strowman returned to WWE in 2022 after a previous release and neck surgery. His recent run included a tag-team stint with Ricochet and a feud with Bronson Reed, culminating in a 'Last Monster Standing' match. WWE opted not to renew his contract despite his marquee name value. Dakota Kai exits again after injury setbacks Dakota Kai's second spell with WWE has ended. After returning in 2022 to form Damage CTRL with Bayley and IYO SKY, Kai faced two significant injuries that kept her off TV for extended periods. Despite a return to singles competition earlier this year, she failed to capture the Women's Intercontinental Title and was let go as part of the May cuts. I hope you stay on this journey with me x — 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@ImKingKota) May 3, 2025 Shayna Baszler departs after eight years A cornerstone of NXT and later the main roster, Shayna Baszler was released after eight years. The former MMA fighter held the NXT Women's Championship twice and the WWE Women's Tag Titles three times. Most recently, she had formed the Pure Fusion Collective with Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark before being quietly let go. No one can offer what I have to offer. Reality. Let the Galaxy burn. — Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) May 2, 2025 NXT duo Katana Chance and Kayden Carter let go The tag team of Katana Chance and Kayden Carter, former NXT and WWE Women's Tag Champions, were also released. Their main roster call-up saw moderate success, including winning the WWE Women's Tag-team Championships, but their recent appearances were limited to mid-card bouts. Gigi Dolin and Shotzi among other female releases Former Toxic Attraction member Gigi Dolin and high-flyer Shotzi were also cut. Both had been active in the tag team scene, with Shotzi recently challenging for the North American Title and Dolin appearing alongside Tatum Paxley in cross-promotional matches. Officially free to work in 30 days thepriscillakelly@ 🥀 — Priscilla Kelly (@HellsFavoritePK) May 2, 2025 Gallus trio ends seven-year WWE stint The stable Gallus—comprised of Wolfgang and brothers Joe and Mark Coffey—were released after nearly a decade in the company. The trio held the NXT UK Tag Team and NXT Tag Team titles during their tenure but had fallen off the main TV rotation in recent months. Cora Jade departs after return from injury Cora Jade, once considered a cornerstone of NXT's women's division, also exited WWE. After a return from a torn ACL, she reignited a storyline with Roxanne Perez, only to be written off following a tag team betrayal at Stand & Deliver. See you in 29 — Elayna Black (@CoraJadeWWE) May 3, 2025 Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah released after faction split Following the recent breakup of Meta-Four, members Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah were released. Jackson had partnered with Lash Legend in various tag pursuits, while Mensah had previously held the NXT UK Tag Titles. Always BEEN and always GON be bout that mothafkn ACTION ✔️🧡 — Jakara Jackson (@JakaraWWE) May 2, 2025 Eddy Thorpe exits after cryptic message Former NJPW Young Lion Eddy Thorpe was also let go, just weeks after competing for a shot at the NXT North American Championship. His social media activity had hinted at an impending departure. Dani Palmer announces retirement post-release Dani Palmer confirmed her WWE exit by announcing her retirement from professional wrestling. The former NCAA acrobat thanked WWE for 'a ride until the wheels fell off' and expressed gratitude for meeting her partner, NXT Tag Champion Tank Ledger. Final cuts: Bernal and Osborne exit quietly Javier Bernal and Riley Osborne were quietly released. Osborne, once a breakout tournament finalist, had last appeared on WWE 'Evolve' programming. Bernal had primarily featured on 'Level Up' and live shows. WWE has not publicly commented on individual releases, but sources close to the company cite financial restructuring and creative redirection as key factors. Most released main roster stars are subject to a 90-day non-compete clause, while NXT talent have 30-day clauses.
News18
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler Among Wrestlers Released By WWE
Last Updated: The cuts which witnessed members of corporate and broadcasting released from the company spilt onto the performers also included Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Cuts at WWE, which witnessed members of corporate and broadcasting released from the company payroll, spilt onto the performers of the Stamford-based company as reports indicated that multiple known names, including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai and Shayna Baszler. The cuts also included the names of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, and fans of the sports-entertainment business were gutted by the reports. Westlers from NXT don't seem to be spared from the downsizing either, as Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, Riley Osborne, Eddy Thorpe, Jakara Jackson, Oro Mensah, Javier Bernal, and the Gallus trio of Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang also stand to be axed. Strowman is certainly one of the biggest superstars fired by WWE in a decision that affects the giant wrestler and his fans, who would be massively disappointed over his release. But the report suggests he is not the only famed wrestler released by WWE among their performers inside the ring and the company's backstage personnel. WWE is yet to officially announce Strowman's release, but the superstar is reportedly no longer part of the company. Fightful Select's report said Strowman is part of a list of famous wrestlers the company has fired. WWE experienced the successful completion of the 41st edition of its headline pay-per-view event, WrestleMania, in which John Cena got the better of Cody Rhodes in the top-billed fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Iyo Sky beat Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a triple-threat bout for the Women's Championship. Jey Uso clinched the Heavyweight championship with a win by submission over Gunther. ALSO READ| Indian Women's Hockey Team Concede 2-3 Defeat Against Australia The New Day beat The War Raiders to bag the tag team championship in the men's section, while Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch beat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodrigues for the women's team event. First Published: News sports Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler Among Wrestlers Released By WWE
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Gallus Medical Detox Announces Expansion of Services and Name Change
Gallus Medical Detox, a provider of services to individuals with substance use issues, is pleased to announce that it has expanded services to provide outpatient medication management for those in need of additional taper management after medical detox and those in need of ongoing medication assisted treatment; as well as intensive outpatient (IOP) behavioral services. These services will expand upon existing 24/7 inpatient medical detoxification services that Gallus has provided for nearly 15 years. To reflect this addition of services, Gallus Medical Detox has changed its name to 'Gallus Detox and Recovery Services.' Warren Olsen, Chairman and CEO, stated, 'Since our founding in 2011, Gallus has been committed to providing the highest possible care to individuals with substance use disorders. This extension of services is a natural progression in our mission to help these individuals.' Dr. Ronald Sierzenski, Chief Medical Officer, stated, 'At Gallus, we recognize that substance use is a chronic condition for which many individuals need to constantly work to remain in remission. We want to provide these individuals with services to help maintain their sobriety. For many patients, this may be a combination of inpatient medical detox combined with continued outpatient medical management along with behavioral therapy services like our IOP offering.' Gallus Medical Detox James Bryant Gallus Detox and Recovery provides the highest quality medical detoxification services to patients on both an inpatient and outpatient basis along with IOP services. Gallus operates 24/7, Level 3.7 ASAM in-patient facilities in Arizona, Phoenix detox center, in Colorado at our Denver detox center and in Texas, at our Dallas detox center along with facilities to provide IOP services in these areas. For additional information, visit or call (866) 492-7219. Gallus Detox Centers James Bryant
