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Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

Actor Will Smith has issued a public apology to Chris Rock after slapping the comedian at the Oscars. The 53-year-old called his behaviour at the Academy Awards “unacceptable and inexcusable” and said he was embarrassed by his actions. Smith added ...

29 Mar 2022 at 02:25

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Nenagh Éire Óg launch GAA Academy

Nenagh Éire Óg today officially launched the Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games Academy proudly sponsored by Albany Home Decor Nenagh & A Sportsman's Dream Nenagh. We are very proud and excited to officially launch the Nenagh Éire Óg Gaelic Games ...

15 Mar 2022 at 19:33

Primary school teacher appears in court charged with murder

A primary school teacher has appeared in front of a crown court judge charged with murder after a man’s body was found buried in her back garden. Fiona Beal, 48, is accused of killing Nicholas Billingham between October 30 and November 10 ...

22 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Movies

Academy accepts Smith’s ‘immediate resignation’ ahead of disciplinary hearing

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it has accepted Will Smith’s “immediate resignation” from the organisation and will “continue to move forward” with its disciplinary proceedings against him. The actor said he was ...

02 Apr 2022 at 02:25

Most heads do not think multi-academy trusts will improve pupil outcomes

Three-quarters of headteachers say that Government plans for all schools to become part of a multi-academy trust (MAT) will not lead to better outcomes for pupils, new polling has revealed. In the Schools White Paper, published in ...

30 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Movies

Long-time Academy member sentenced to eight years in prison for child sex abuse

Long time Academy member Jeffrey Cooper has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a child. Cooper, 70, sexually assaulted a girl, who was between 12 and 13 years old at the time, at his home between 2005 ...

26 Jul 2022 at 02:24

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County Derry firm teams up with local gym for staff wellbeing

Employees at leading construction company, Henry Brothers, have recently benefited from a partnership with RE:Academy, a local gym that provides one to one appointments with staff to improve their wellbeing. RE:Academy offers ...

02 Aug 2022 at 20:33

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Derry students enjoy success ‘Sustainable Futures’ Innovation Challenge finals

St. Mary’s College students travelled recently to London for the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering ‘Sustainable Futures’ Innovation Challenge finals. Students Hannah Kennedy, Alex Lindsay and Leah Ferguson designed ...

18 Jun 2022 at 19:33

World

Nasa launches study of UFOs despite ‘reputational risk’

Nasa is launching a study of UFOs as part of a new push toward high-risk, high-impact science. The space agency announced on Thursday that it is setting up an independent team to see how much information is publicly ...

10 Jun 2022 at 02:37

Best academy trusts would not go north, says Northern Powerhouse chief

High-performing multi-academy trusts (MATs) would not want to take on schools in the 55 education investment areas identified by the levelling up paper because the areas are too risky, a leading economist has said. ...

19 May 2022 at 16:54

Soccer

Irish FA Academy and FAI Exchange Programme takes place in Buncrana

The first exchange fixture between the Irish FA Academy and the FAI was held at the excellent Maginn Park Stadium, Buncrana on Saturday. The pitch was in excellent condition to host Finn Harps and Carlow Kilkenny ...

18 Oct 2022 at 09:33

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Lights, camera, action - calling Donegal's aspiring filmmakers

You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to discover a landscape that is truly out of this world. Just ask the makers of Star Wars. As we've seen over the past number of years, Donegal has become a ...

15 Nov 2022 at 13:33

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