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The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Aer Lingus launch new flights from Irish airport to popular sunshine spot that's wine capital of world with 27C heat
YOU can now fly to the wine capital of the world with Aer Lingus just in time for summer. The Irish airline is now flying to Bordeaux in 6 You can now fly to Bordeaux with Aer Lingus Credit: 6 Visit the wine capital of the world from Cork Airport Credit: 6 Bordeaux river bridge at St Michael's Cathedral Credit: GETTY Many frequent fliers rushed to the comments to share their excitement over the news. One avid traveller said: "Fabulous new route." Another couldn't contain their excitement as they commented: "Looking forward to taking that flight in a couple of weeks!" Aer Lingus is now flying this route three times a week to the city in France. READ MORE ON TRAVEL The flights will take off on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The post featured the new crew set to jet off on the newest route to The airline said: "Pictured are today's operating crew on the inaugural service; Captain Seamus, First Officer Laura & Cabin Crew members Lisa, Tracy, Susan and Sarah." Flights start from €72 in late June but as the months go on prices may go up. Most read in Travel Visit this new sun spot with lots to offer this summer from the newest Cork Airport route. Swap Paris for Bordeaux with an average temperature of 27 degrees, it's the ideal Avoid the crowds with this quiet city located in the southwestern region of France. Enjoy some of the finest wines the city has to offer as it has over 9,000 wines of every vintage. Tour one of the 6,000 wineries and vineyards in the chateaux region. No worries if you aren't a big drinker this city has more than just wine to offer. Enjoy the Gothic architecture of the Basilique Saint-Michel or the breathtaking views of the Saint Andre Cathedral. WINTER SALE Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has launched a Travel fans can fly to a number of cities from From And there are flights to Paris from €57 from Shannon Airport. The valid travel period is from October 1 to April 30, 2026. All fares are one way, including taxes and charges. However, passengers don't have long to snap up the best prices as the cheap seats are subject to availability. 6 Enjoy the stunning views of the city Credit: GETTY 6 Vineyards are a staple in the wine country of the world Credit: GETTY 6 La Grosse Cloche, bell tower on the medieval gate in Bordeaux, France
Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
Ireland's farmers committing millions of ACRES to improving biodiversity
From bats to birds, small mammals to native trees, more than 54,000 farmers across the country are playing a vital role in improving biodiversity through participation in a flagship agri-environment scheme under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. A quarter of all agricultural land here, 1.1 million hectares, forms part of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES). As well as improving water quality, and preserving habitats and landscapes, a key aim of the €1.5 billion scheme is to halt and reverse biodiversity decline. While the scheme involves nature-friendly management of farms nationwide, farmers in high-priority geographical areas are supported by local ACRES Co-operation Project (CP) teams. Leitrim's landscape, for example, is seeing a new chapter in biodiversity conservation thanks to the collaborative efforts of local farmers and the ACRES Breifne Co-operation (CP) team. Suckler farmer Seamus Cornyn, whose land borders Lough Allen near Dowra, offered his farm as an ACRES CP demonstration site, aiming to inspire others to take practical steps for nature. With support from the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership, along with the ACRES Breifne CP team, Seamus recently established a series of 'wader scrapes' — small, shallow ponds designed as feeding grounds for threatened birds like curlew and snipe. These birds, once common in the area, have suffered dramatic declines and are now red-listed in Ireland. Snipes have suffered dramatic declines and are now red listed in Ireland. Photo: Courtesy of ACRES Breifne CP Team Installation of wader scrapes is supported under ACRES 'Non-Productive Investments'. These scrapes encourage invertebrate life, providing essential food for waders, and their muddy margins are perfect for probing beaks. Within days of creating the scrapes, trail cameras captured snipe and other wildlife using the new habitat, illustrating the impact of targeted, well-planned conservation and the crucial role of local teams in supporting farmers to restore biodiversity while maintaining productive land. Meanwhile, farmers in Wicklow and the Mid West are increasingly turning to new technology to help improve the nature value of their farms. In Munster / South Connacht, farmers and the local CP Team, are using static ultra-sonic monitoring surveys and data gathered as part of the ACRES results-based scoring programme to reconnect isolated populations of Lesser Horseshoe Bats to increase genetic diversity and expand the foraging habitat for this protected species. The Burren and Aran Islands are a well-known biodiversity stronghold boasting over 70% of Ireland's native species. The ACRES Burren Aran Co-operation Project Team (BUA CP) works with farmers in managing and conserving the rich ecological, archaeological, geological and cultural heritage of the Burren, Aran Islands and South Galway. Over 60% of the farmers in the area are involved in ACRES covering 940 km2. During the summers of 2023 and 2024, over 17,000 parcels of land were scored by farm advisors to give a measure of environmental quality of the farmland. Results showed 8,700ha of farmland within the ACRES Burren Aran zone scored a 9 or 10 (out of 10), illustrating the exceptional biodiversity in species-rich winterages, meadows, woodland and wetlands managed by farmers in the region. Old Irish Goat. Photo: Courtesy of ACRES West Connacht CP Team. On Achill Island the ACRES West Connacht CP Team is working with locals on a pilot farm project to eradicate Gunnera tinctoria (Wild or Chilean Rhubarb). Invasive species like Gunnera tinctoria take over a site and can outcompete the native species, which negatively impacts biodiversity. Once established, invasive species are difficult to control and require expensive, labour-intensive treatment. It can take years to re-establish native species to the affected areas after an infestation. As part of the ACRES Co-operation approach, a pilot study established last year set out to assess possible options to improve and develop appropriate and environmentally sensitive management solutions to control wild rhubarb on agricultural land in Ireland. The farm study covers an area that has a severe 15-year infestation of Gunnera. Up to now, foliar spraying of herbicide has been the main method of controlling the plant on Achill, but because of its size and large umbrella-shaped leaves, it requires high volumes of herbicide solution, most of which washes off the plant directly into the ground and nearby watercourses. A more environmentally-friendly method is to apply herbicide directly to freshly-cut stems and into the root system but this is not without challenges because the Gunnera growth is dense, and grows to over 2.5m in summer. While the pilot will continue long-term, it is already showing positive results. Targeted grazing by the Old Irish Goat provides an effective method of clearing the Gunnera leaves and stems, preferring to browse on the leaves than on the available grass, opening up the site to allow for easier and safer access to the stems and root system. This reduces the labour and time involved in cutting and treating the stems. Nationwide, farmers in ACRES have so far committed to an array of actions to improve biodiversity including installing nearly 14,000 barn owl nest boxes, leaving 57,000 hectares of grassland undisturbed to support overwintering geese and swans including the Whooper Swan, Greenland White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose and Brent Goose, and planting more than half a million native trees including 26,000 traditional Irish apple trees. ACRES is the national agri-environment climate measure under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan for the period 2023-2027. The Scheme is jointly funded by the European Union and the National Exchequer. More information on ACRES is available on the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine website.
Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Coleman handed Everton honour ahead of final Goodison Park Premier League game
Seamus Coleman has been handed the captain's armband for Everton's last ever Premier League game at Goodison Park. The Donegal man has been parachuted back into the starting-11 for the first time since St Stephen's Day, when the Toffees drew 1-1 away to Manchester City. Since that game, he has only managed a late cameo appearance against Fulham last weekend. However, Everton boss David Moyes was eager to give the man he signed from Sligo Rovers during his first spell in charge the honour of captaining the team on their last day at Goodison. Ahead of the game, Moyes revealed his intention to keep Coleman at the club for another season, as they head to their brand new state-of-the-art Bramley Moore Dock ground. Moyes signed Coleman from the League of Ireland side in January 2009 and he said: 'Seamus will stay next season, without doubt. Seamus will be part of the group. I need him here. 'His leadership, the message he has here amongst the dressing room and between the players is so strong, it'd be wrong of me to let him go. One way or the other, Seamus will be here next season. 'Seamus is actually a little bit more than being a player here. He's going into a position where he's helped the Club through some of the most difficult periods. 'He's never been to another club, we put him out on loan at Blackpool when he first came but other than that he's been here and he's played the games.'
Irish Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
David Moyes issues huge update on Seamus Coleman's future
David Moyes is weighing up whether to hand Seamus Coleman the honour of leading Everton out on Sunday, in the club's final Premier League game at Goodison Park. And he has confirmed that the Ireland ace will remain with the club next season when it moves into its brand new stadium on the Liverpool waterfront. Coleman hasn't started a game for Everton since the St Stephen's Day stalemate with Manchester City. His late cameo appearance last week against Fulham was his first piece of action since that game, but the significance of Sunday's fixture against Southampton could force Moyes into a rare emotionally-driven decision. 'It does come into my thinking,' he said, when asked if Coleman could lead the side out as captain. 'What I will say is Sunday is a game where we're going to do everything we can to prepare the best and play the best we can.' Coleman has made 427 appearances for Everton since his 2009 move from League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers. And he will have a chance to extend that figure next season, despite the fact that he turns 37 in October. Moyes confirmed: 'Seamus will stay next season, without doubt. Seamus will be part of the group. I need him here. 'His leadership, the message he has here amongst the dressing room and between the players is so strong, it'd be wrong of me to let him go. One way or the other, Seamus will be here next season. 'Seamus is actually a little bit more than being a player here. He's going into a position where he's helped the Club through some of the most difficult periods. 'He's never been to another club, we put him out on loan at Blackpool when he first came but other than that he's been here and he's played the games.' Moyes left reporters in no doubt about his thoughts on Coleman, when asked if he considered the Donegalman a 'modern-day legend'. 'I think so,' replied the Scot. 'Legends are normally the ones who win FA Cups and are involved in league titles and stuff like that but I think there are other things with Seamus. 'His professionalism, him as a human being... I think in some ways he's carried Everton a little bit through the difficult periods. I know he's certainly done that in the dressing room.'
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street legend sparks concern days after hospital dash, saying ‘I'm in mad pain'
CORONATION Street legend Charlie Lawson has given fans an update after being rushed to hospital earlier this month following two falls. The soap favourite, 65, revealed he's back at his Cheshire home with wife Debbie and dog Seamus but is still suffering from "mad sciatic pain". 5 He shared a video on X and wrote: "Well, back home! I'm in the exact same pain and state of immobility as I went in 10 days ago!!!" Charlie was relieved to find he doesn't have cauda equina syndrome - compression at the lower end of the spine that can cause permanent damage with life-changing consequences. He said: "I don't mind telling you I'm fed up, I haven't been able to walk Seamus as you can see and it's starting to get to me being an outside tough character. "I can't stand this sitting indoors and having to rest all the time with mad sciatic pain and all the rest of it but I'm home, the sun's out and I'm with my darling Debbie so I'll see you soon. Cheerio now." The Jim McDonald actor underwent an MRI and various tests during his hospital visit. In a video, Charlie explained his predicament, saying: "Hi folks, went to physio this morning and she sent me straight to A&E, which I did. "They examined me. I have an MRI scan and I'm sitting waiting for the results. "They've whisked me back in for more examinations so it's not going awfully well at the moment. "Anyway, I'll keep you updated. "They put a wristband on me and all sorts of craic. I've fallen over twice, so something going wrong down there." The well-wishes are still coming in for Charlie, with one sympathetic fan writing: "Awww Charlie, thanks for updating us. I've been thinking about you. Hope you get some answers and get back to full health soon. Such a worry. Look after yourself and love to Debbie xx." Another said: "I hope they sort something soon Charlie. Chronic pain is a horrendous thing to live with until it is controlled." A third said: "Can see it in your eyes. I hope you get it sorted. It's awful. Please look at decompression of the spine. It helped my husband immensely. Wishing you so much luck get well." Charlie joined Coronation Street in 1989 immediately grabbing attention as Jim, the patriarch of the McDonald family. He was on the soap for eleven years before he quit the role. In his 2024 memoir, Charlie recalled "hating every minute" of working on the set, prior to his exit in 2000. The actor went into detail about how he had wanted to leave the soap a year before he finally did. He wrote: "For months now, I have been going through the motions of turning up and doing Jim McDonald, and hating every moment of it and believe it or not, on more than one occasion seriously considering taking the lift to the fourth floor, walking into Jane Macnaught's office, our Christmas producer, and telling her to shove it up their a***s. "The biggest mistake was that I did not take this action." Despite his grievances, Charlie has reprised the role of Jim on multiple occasions over the years, with the last time being in 2018. 5 5
