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Irish Examiner
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
'We're one of the teams that two years ago the GAA was talking about pulling out'
If you take a look through the Cavan 26 for this afternoon's Lory Meagher Cup final, you'll find 11 starters from the 2021 decider. Cavan lost that final to Fermanagh and for a team on the fifth rung of hurling's championship ladder, holding onto so many key players amounts to impressive retention. Captain Enda Shalvey is one of the 11 and says it's pretty straightforward what has kept them all together, 'unfinished business'. Four years after losing that final to neighbours Fermanagh, Cavan will this time face the novel challenge of New York. "There's a core of guys there who it's probably unfinished business for them to a large extent ," said Shalvey, who has overcome a hamstring niggle to take his own place in defence. "So we're hopefully going to try to rectify that. "People say you have to lose a final to win a final so hopefully that's the case. If you go back to 2021, Fermanagh had been in our shoes and had lost the final previous to that so they were probably better equipped and knew what to expect from playing in a stadium like Croke Park. "Maybe there was an element of fatigue with that final too, from the game the previous weekend. That was a contributing factor as well I'd say. Or maybe we were just a bit overawed by the occasion as well, it's hard to know. "People say, 'Oh but sure isn't it a moral victory to get out playing in Croke Park?' It is at the time but it's four years on now and you want to try to rectify that as best you can." According to the odds, 4/1 shots Cavan have little chance of redemption. New York have 2017 All-Ireland SHC medallist Jonathan Glynn in their ranks, as well as former Cork senior Sean O'Leary Hayes. Tipperary native AJ Willis hit 1-8 on his own against Monaghan in last weekend's semi-final. The feeling is that New York, parachuted into the Lory Meagher Cup competition for the first time this year, at the semi-final stage, may just be too strong for the grade. In reality, the Exiles, managed by Kerry man Richie Hartnett, are an unknown quantity. "You see the headlines and the names and stuff associated with them," said Shalvey. "We're just treating it as another game. I hate putting tags on teams but you have Cavan going in as underdogs so it's maybe no harm to take the pressure off you to an extent. You can kind of go out and perform in the way that we know we're capable of doing, without the pressure maybe." Cavan have their own top talents too. Attacker Nicky Kenny was part of the Cuala team that claimed back-to-back All-Ireland club titles in 2018, netting in that year's final replay win over Na Piarsaigh. Canice Maher is another Kilkenny man with a high skill set now playing for the Breffni. Ahead of him in attack, Sean Keating scored a goal in each of Cavan's first four group games, securing their place in the final with a game to spare. Finishing the job now and claiming the cup, as well as promotion, would amount to a giant shot in the arm for Cavan hurling. "We're one of the teams that two years ago the GAA was talking about pulling out," said Shalvey. "It's hard to put into words what that feeling was like for a team like Cavan. The reality is that we're working out of two or three senior clubs in the county, a limited resource pool, albeit a very committed resource pool, but to get success on a national level would be a huge thing for us, huge."
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Korangi Road cattle market licence cancelled
The commissioner Karachi has cancelled the licence of a cattle market, established legally on Korangi Road, in compliance with the court orders. The decision causing significant concern among traders. The administration of the cattle market announced they would challenge the decision in Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday. They have appealed to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to resolve the matter. According to Korangi Cattle Market Administrator, Sardar Sohail, the market's licence was properly obtained through an official auction process under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. A payment of Rs7 million was made to KMC through a bid process to secure the permission. Commissioner Karachi had originally issued the market's operating licence on May 9 after all legal requirements were fulfilled based on reports from relevant authorities including KMC, the deputy commissioner of Korangi, police and other departments. Korangi Road cattle market spans ten acres of land and currently hosts more than 250 traders and cattle farmers who have set up stalls to sell their livestock. The market contains approximately 4,000 large and small animals and has developed into a temporary settlement complete with food stalls, online banking facilities, parking and other necessary facilities. In addition to local traders, more than 250 sellers from Punjab and various parts of Sindh have brought their animals to sell in the market, which supports the livelihoods of a number of families. Traders have expressed deep concern following the sudden cancellation of market's licence by the commissioner's office, which cited court orders as the reason for revocation. They are now facing uncertainty about where to relocate their businesses and decided to approach the court on Thursday for resolution. The market has been serving residents of Korangi, Landhi, Defence, Mahmoodabad, Qayyumabad and surrounding areas, providing convenient access to buy sacrificial animals. Current prices start at Rs40,000 for goats and 150,000 for cows, making it an accessible option for middle-class buyers. Meanwhile, the commissioner's office has approved a total of 14 cattle markets across Karachi this year. While citizens have been visiting the markets to purchase animals for Eidul Azha, many are finding the prices exorbitantly high.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Express Tribune
Police on notice over 'assault' on student by hospital staff
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday summoned records from relevant authorities while hearing a petition challenging the appointment of Syed Mustafa Hassan as the administrator of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). The petitioner's counsel argued that Hassan, originally appointed as an assistant engineer (Grade 11) based on a mechanical diploma, was unlawfully promoted to Grade 18 without due process. The lawyer contended that Hassan's initial appointment lacked transparency as no advertisement was published, and no proper selection procedure was followed. Hassan's primary responsibilities reportedly included maintenance of air conditioners and lifts, yet he was allegedly favoured with rapid promotions — first to Grade 16 and later to Grade 18 — before being appointed as NICVD administrator. After hearing the petition, the SHC issued notices to relevant authorities directing them to furnish records of the appointment. Meanwhile, the additional and sessions judge for District South has issued notices to police officials on a petition filed by a female student alleging assault at the cardio hospital. The petitioner, Atiya Tariq, claimed in her plea that she was assaulted by hospital staff after she attempted to record an incident in which her mother was denied treatment. According to the petitioner, a security guard verbally abused her, after which four men and a woman forcibly confined her to a room, physically assaulted her, and stole Rs50,000 from her purse. The petitioner further stated that she could identify the perpetrators but that police refused to register an FIR.
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork can still live up to great expectations but hype may have affected them, says Tomás Mulcahy
One heavy defeat is not going to sully the Cork public's appreciation for this senior hurling team of theirs, insists Tomás Mulcahy. The 1990 All-Ireland SHC winning captain believes recent hype going into last Sunday's game against Limerick may have affected their performance. While Mulcahy feels a lot of the garlands being thrown Cork's way are merited, they have clearly proven they aren't yet ready to embrace the expectations that come off a Division 1 title and the back of two championship wins over Limerick. 'There was something lacking on Sunday. Even sideline balls, they were so casual. I'm not saying the players went out to do that but the work-rate wasn't there as it was previously. Maybe the favourites tag contributed to players thinking things would happen for them rather than making them happen as Limerick did. 'There was huge hype coming into Sunday. It was coming from everywhere and rightly so because they're a very good team. They don't become a bad team overnight because of Sunday. They've proven themselves, they were in an All-Ireland final last year, seconds from winning it after having a very good campaign, and they've brought in new players so the squad has been strengthened.' He fully expects supporters to get behind the team when they look to beat Waterford in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday and earn a second crack at Limerick in June 7th's Munster final. 'The style of hurling, Jesus, we were all enthusiastic about it, because it wasn't very much the short game any more, it wasn't very much going across the field. Yeah, if there was a hand-pass needed, it was done, but mostly it was long delivery, quick striking, very accurate, and I think why the Cork public has got so behind them is the amount of goals they are scoring. They're very good to watch. 'Now, for Limerick, knowing that what are you going to do? You're going to close all that down, and that's what they did. The half-back line stayed very deep, they left no room in front of our full-forward line. We struggled to get ball in to Brian Hayes, and Alan Connolly, and in front of them Kyle Hayes ran the show. 'There'll be another day, hopefully. People have said, 'Look, that it was more than likely that Cork would have that fallback of the last match against Waterford,' but they can't take anything for granted on the basis of last Sunday's performance. Waterford are now entitled to come to Páirc Uí Chaoimh and say, 'We can win this match, we can knock Cork out.' 'The crowd need to get behind the team again and I don't think they're going to give up on them. These players have given us fantastic entertainment and nobody knows more than them that they have a point to prove.' With the benefit of hindsight, Mulcahy bemoaned 'the lack of a challenge' from Tipperary in Cork's previous game because of Darragh McCarthy's sending off at the outset. Clearly, Limerick's hurt after last year ran much deeper than anticipated too. 'Everybody witnessed what happened last year that night in the Páirc. It was probably one of the most important occasions beating Limerick and then going on to do it in the All-Ireland semi-final as well. If you were in the Limerick set-up, you were waiting for this game and it proved this way. We can't hide from the fact that we were beaten all over the field.' Mulcahy also had a nagging feeling about the match fitness of his fellow Glen Rovers man Rob Downey and the Cork captain was replaced at half-time. 'Rob is a club-mate of mine. I'm not backing up the guy in a major way, but he has become the main man at number six, and I think everybody was surprised when he was put out to wing-back but we don't see what's happening in training. 'I had a concern for Rob going into the match in terms of the dead leg that forced him off against Clare and Tipperary. I was kind of worried in terms of how much hurling had Rob done in that three-week period leading up to the game. 'Going into the cauldron of the Gaelic Grounds to face a team like Limerick, who are hurting and want to prove a point, you've got to be bringing your A game. I'd say he knows himself as do so many others that we were weak in too many positions.' Mulcahy is delighted Cork don't have much time to dwell on things. 'I think the best thing is that they've only seven days. Supporters were kind of a bit glum afterwards but I think it's now time to get behind them even more. There's a fortune to play for. I'd be very, very confident with this Cork team. Don't rule us out yet.' Read More Munster SHC attendance could surpass last year's record total
IOL News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Honour killings in Pakistan: Court demands urgent action against growing violence
File photo In a strongly worded ruling, Justice Nisar Ahmed Bhanbhro said honour killings — a form of violence often committed under the guise of defending family honour — were rising at an alarming rate and must be stopped before they lead to "total anarchy." A Pakistani court has raised serious alarm over the growing number of honour killings in the country, calling the practice "uncivilised, barbaric, and abominable". The Sindh High Court (SHC) has urged the state to take immediate and firm action against those responsible, warning that failure to act could push society towards chaos. In a strongly worded ruling, Justice Nisar Ahmed Bhanbhro said honour killings — a form of violence often committed under the guise of defending family honour — were rising at an alarming rate and must be stopped before they lead to "total anarchy." The judge said the killing of women based on suspicion or false accusations has stained society, especially as many victims are denied the chance to defend themselves. The SHC made these observations while rejecting the appeal of Ghulam Mustafa, who had been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife in the name of honour in Kashmore in April 2023. The court not only upheld his life sentence but also added 14 years under Section 311 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), classifying the offence as ''Fasad fil Arz'' —a concept in Islamic law referring to acts that spread corruption or mischief in society. The court highlighted that honour killings are often based on flimsy allegations, particularly accusations of illicit relationships, and are frequently used to settle personal disputes or family feuds. 'In many cases, women are killed to target a rival man, and then a local jirga or community meeting gives a pardon to the killer under the excuse of defending family honour,' the judge noted. Justice Bhanbhro stressed that Islamic teachings do not support such killings. 'No school of Islamic thought allows citizens to take the law into their own hands,' he said, adding that the state must protect every citizen's life and liberty and to punish those who violate the law. Pakistan continues to face a significant challenge in curbing honour-based violence. Despite the passage of stricter laws in recent years, including the 2016 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act aimed at closing legal loopholes, implementation has been weak. Many cases go unreported, and social pressures often prevent victims' families from seeking justice. Activists say that honour killings are deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions and a lack of legal accountability. 'Until communities stop seeing honour as something that justifies murder, and until the legal system ensures real punishment, these crimes will continue,' said a Karachi-based human rights advocate. The court emphasised that karo-kari — the local term for honour killings—is not just a cultural issue but a criminal offence. Importantly, the SHC ruled that such cases cannot be settled or pardoned by the family of the victim, particularly when they fall under the category of ''Fasad fil Arz''. 'These crimes affect not only individuals but the entire society,' the court stated. The SHC ruling is seen as a major step in acknowledging the seriousness of honour-based violence and pushing for stronger enforcement of laws. It also serves as a reminder of the broader social and legal challenges Pakistan faces in protecting vulnerable communities, especially women. With courts taking a firmer stance, many hope this could signal a turning point. But without consistent action from law enforcement, lawmakers, and community leaders, the path to eliminating honour killings remains long and uncertain.
