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Irish Independent
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford's Coláiste Abbáin celebrates vibrant school spirit and diverse talents with end-of-year-awards
From first to sixth year, students were recognised for top performances across a wide range of subjects. Among the first years, Charlie Kehoe stood out with awards in History, Science, French, ICT, Visual Art, and Music, while Kelsey Furlong received accolades for English, Irish, and science. In the senior cycle, students such as Lauren Cullen and Conor Foley earned multiple academic honours, with Lauren excelling in maths, chemistry, biology, French, and Irish. The Most Improved Student awards celebrated those who demonstrated exceptional growth. Ian Murphy (1st Year), Aoife Banville (2nd Year), Mathew Mullins (3rd Year), Riain O'Shea (Transition Year), Tiernan O'Brien (5th Year), and Conor Foley (6th Year) were honoured, alongside LCA students Conor Murphy and Sean Barron. The top accolades went to the students who truly embodied excellence throughout the academic year. Emma Farioli Vecchioli was named Junior Cycle Student of the Year, while Philippa Coleman was honoured as Senior Cycle Student of the Year, recognising their exceptional academic records, leadership, and contribution to school life. This year marked a landmark for Coláiste Abbáin's sports teams. The 1st Year football team won the Leinster final, while the Senior Hurling team captured the South Leinster title. The 1st Year soccer team also made headlines, winning the league and narrowly missing out on the Leinster title after a hard-fought final. Standout athletes such as Barry Sweetman, Morgan Nash Colfer, and Ella Fitzpatrick earned Player of the Year titles in football, hurling, and camogie. Erin Walsh also shone across disciplines, receiving awards in athletics and team sports. In the arts, Lexi Rose Blanzy received the Senan Lillis Perpetual Musician of the Year award, while Philippa Coleman was named both MJ Booth Art Student of the Year and Senior Cycle Student of the Year. The school's Junk Kouture entry, Treasured Costs, was designed by Ava Kehoe and modelled by Ciara Czere, impressing judges with its creativity, sustainability, and impact. The Junior Craft Fair winners, Cian Murphy and Leon Ryan also earned recognition for their innovative Christmas wreaths. Prefects and student leaders were also acknowledged, including Head Boy, Milo Farioli Vecchioli and Head Girls, Alyssa Kelly and Lucy Wise. The coveted Ethos Award went to Faye Hynes for embodying the school's values. Ava Kehoe and Alex Sheehan received the Transition Year and LCA Spirit Awards respectively. Top honours included the Senior Sports Person of the Year awarded to Morgan Nash Colfer, and Junior Sports Persons of the Year jointly awarded to Mikaela Kavanagh and John Foley. Historian of the Year went to Eimear Doyle, while Gavin Ryan and James Delaney were named Agricultural Students of the Year. The ceremony also highlighted contributions to school life beyond academics and sport. The STAR Programme acknowledged Traveller students across year groups, and the Meitheal team for 2026 was introduced, reflecting the school's commitment to leadership, inclusion, and support. Coláiste Abbáin's Achievements Day 2025 was 'a true celebration of hard work, talent,' said Mr Dean O'Connor. 'It's our strong school spirit that makes the community proud. We'd like to congratulate all students, staff, and families involved in this year's successes,' he added.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
14-time Isle of Man TT winner begins recovery from horror crash
The 38-year-old came off his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine at Kerrowmoar on Friday evening around 10 minutes into the session, resulting in a red flag. Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the spill, which happened close to where he crashed while leading last year's Senior race at Ginger Hall. Kerrowmoar, a left-hand bend, comes soon after the Ginger Hall section, with riders estimated to be taking the corner at around 100mph. In an official statement yesterday, Hickman was reported to be 'comfortable' in Noble's Hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance from the scene of the crash. 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025,' said the official condition update. 'He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.' The Burton-on-Trent rider is one of the biggest names at the TT and drew level with legendary TT legend Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories in 2024, when he won the Superbike race. However, it was his only win at the event 12 months ago, with the victory coming after Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop lost a 25-second lead when he had to stop and adjust the visor on his helmet, which hadn't been correctly fastened during his second pit stop. Hickman finished as the runner-up to Davey Todd in the Superstock race last year and claimed two second places in the Supertwin races behind Dunlop. The 136mph outright lap record-holder was outside of the podium places in the Supersport races in what was an unusually average TT by Hickman's lofty standards. He was aiming to make amends this year with his new 8TEN Racing BMW team, which he set up with co-owner Todd after they split from Faye Ho's FHO Racing BMW squad. Hickman's unfortunate crash will also deprive fans of the chance to see him go head-to-head with record 29-time TT winner Dunlop after recent controversy at the North West 200. Hickman was fuming after Dunlop did not receive a penalty when he failed to stop at the Magherabuoy chicane when they both overshot. Hickman also did not stop but veered over to the stop box and made an attempt to put his foot down. He later said he should have received a penalty but was left stewing after Dunlop won the race, catching and passing Todd on the final lap. Hickman refused to take his place on the podium afterwards and said he had 'probably' ridden in his last race at the North West 200. With Hickman out of the TT, Todd will now be carrying 8TEN Racing's hopes on his shoulders as he goes up against Dunlop and Honda Racing contender Dean Harrison, who has been impressive across the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes in qualifying. English rider Tom Weeden also suffered injuries in a crash on Friday during qualifying after coming off at the Glen Helen section. A statement said he was being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen,' said the TT organisers. 'He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.'
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
TUI members vote to accept senior cycle redevelopment measures
The union's executive committee had recommended acceptance as it believed the measures were the best that could be achieved through negotiations. The TUI said in a statement that it made it clear 'at all times' that the ballot was on the implementation measures and not the curriculum itself, which the Education Minister has the power to prescribe under the Education Act 'and which other stakeholders have no veto over'. TUI president David Waters said it is clear that members 'still have a range of concerns around various issues related to the redevelopment process, and we will be insisting that the Department honours the commitments set out in the negotiated document'. "We have specific concerns about the system capacity for the roll-out of the science subjects in schools that have been chronically under-resourced, the potential risks to assessment posed by AI and the additional resourcing required to ensure that no students, particularly those in DEIS settings, are put at a disadvantage by any of the changes. It is now imperative that these and any other arising issues are urgently addressed.' The union had called for a delay in the implementation of the revised Trance 2 subjects of English and accounting ahead of recent negotiations that led to the publication of the Senior Cycle Implementation Measures document. It stated that the Department will 'continue to engage regularly with the NCCA on the delivery timelines' of Tranche 2-5 subjects and 'where considered appropriate and necessary for development and/or implementation reasons, the implementation of individual subjects may be delayed from the current published schedule.' The union added that it 'once again drew attention to Ireland's shamefully low level of investment in education, which sees us spend a lower percentage of national wealth on education than any other listed OECD country'. "The education budget for 2026 will need to increase significantly to properly facilitate such significant change.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
United States Glycerol Business Report 2025: Discover Leading Producers, Major Suppliers, and Buyers to Enhance Decision-Making and Strategies
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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Visual Effects (VFX) Market Forecast Report 2025-2029: Revenues to Grow by $15.24 Billion at 17.2% CAGR
Dublin, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Visual Effects (VFX) Market 2025-2029" report has been added to visual effects (VFX) market is forecasted to grow by USD 15.24 billion during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 17.2% during the forecast period. This report provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increasing demand for high-quality content, real-time rendering in VFX production, and increasing number of acquisitions and partnerships. The study identifies the increasing integration of AI in VFX rendering as one of the prime reasons driving market growth during the next few years. Also, increasing use of AR in VFX services and cloud-based storage for post-production process with VFX rendering will lead to sizable demand in the visual effects (VFX) market is segmented as below: By Application Movies Television Gaming Advertisements By Component Software Services Hardware By Geographical Landscape North America APAC Europe Middle East and Africa South America A robust vendor analysis within the report is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading visual effects (VFX) market vendors. Also, the report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to: Animal Logic Pty Ltd. Comcast Corp. Deluxe Media Inc. Digital Domain Holdings Ltd. Digital Idea Corp. Double Negative Ltd. Eastman Kodak Co. Flatworld Solutions Inc. Framestore Ltd. Hydraulx VFX Ltd. Ingenuity Studios Inc. Makuta Effects Pvt. Ltd. Rodeo FX Inc. Scanline VFX Sony Group Corp. Spin VFX Technicolor SA The Walt Disney Co. Tippett Studio Inc. Weta Digital Ltd. For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
