Yearly Archives: 2014

0002488015 October 1948 – April 1 2014

 

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been giving his reaction to this morning’s news and there have been contributions too from the world of sport, entertainment and from across the political divide.

More as we get it.

UPDATE: We were the victims of an elaborate, meticulously–planned hoax. The BBC News report was doctored [using actual footage from Michael Jackson’s death] while the reaction video’ on closer examination was nothing more than unrelated interview snippets about real dead people. Apologies all. Chris is alive, very well and celebrating April Fool’s Day with his family probably in a castle. He will be touring this Summer. Listen to his latest album ‘Home’ here.

Paul Daly/Photocall Ireland

PISA

RTÉ reports:

The problem solving abilities of Irish 15-year-olds are average, according to an international study published today. The review was carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It examined how well students fare in applying their knowledge to unfamiliar settings. Irish teens were ranked 22nd compared to 15-year-olds in 44 countries.

OECD study finds Irish students average at problem solving (RTÉ)

Read the report’s key findings here

Camile

Camile Thai Kitchen writes:

Dublin-wide carryout and delivery chain Camile Thai Kitchen has announced, that after extensive testing, it is launching Ireland and Europe’s first locally produced Coconut milk. The chain has developed a novel way of producing coconut milk, a key ingredient in its authentic curries. Developed in conjunction with a team of experts from Teagasc, Bord Bia and Science Foundation Ireland, the revolutionary technique involves substituting hay in the diets of Irish Dairy cows with fresh coconuts. The result is a delicately flavoured coconut flavoured milk, rich in energy and protein. Produced on Causey Farm near Kells, Co.Meath, Camile’s unique Irish Coconut milk, is believed to be a European first.

If only Chris De Burgh was alive to see this.

Camile

Thanks Jill