After waiting four years, the Pacific MMI Lewas have won back the number one ranking in the East Asia Pacific (EAP) region after beating Japan by 11 runs in yesterday’s final.The Lewas played Samoa in the semi-final on Sunday morning, beating them by 37 runs to set up a rematch with Japan.In the grand final match, the Lewas who batted first set up a target of 113 for Japan to chase down. The Lewas struck early in the game and soon had Japan struggling at 5/30 after 6 overs. However, Japan showed great spirit to fight it out to the end, only to be bowled all out for 102.It was a fitting end for the Lewas to beat Japan in the grand final after losing their number one ranking to Japan back in 2010.As an added bonus, the Lewas have now advanced to the World Cup qualifiers later this year. England will host the next ICC Women’s World Cup in 2017.The Lewas will return to the country tomorrow at 4pm. read more
Fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell has listed patience as the main ingredient for his Player-of-the-Match performance, which led Jamaica Scorpions to a two-wicket win over Barbados Pride in the WICB/NAGICO Insurance Super50 Tournament at Queen’s Park Oval on Monday. The top fast bowler in the Jamaica bowling line-up, Cottrell claimed an impressive three for 18 off 7.5 overs as Barbados Pride, electing to bat, were bowled out for 138 inside 45.5 overs. Jamaica, who led with 49 from the in-form AndrÈ McCarthy and 33 from Antiguan Devon Thomas, stole victory at 139 for eight off 38 overs. “The approach was to stay patient and not fight the wicket with the new ball as the wicket was on the slower side,” Cottrell explained. “Therefore, in my first six overs, I tried to focus on putting the ball in the right areas instead of going for pace. And then coming back with the old ball, I simply tried to bowl full and straight.” Less renowned for his batting exploits, Cottrell, who ended unbeaten on 16, also expressed satisfaction with his performance, saying that it was an area of his game that he had been working on. Entering the run chase with Jamaica in dire straits at 118 for eight, Cottrell slammed back-to-back sixes to ease the pressure before guiding home the team along with spinner Nikita Miller. “I’m getting stronger with each game, not only with the ball, but also with the bat,” stated Cottrell. “It (Player-of-the-Match award) was a well-needed one for me personally because I’m striving to be at my best right now as the team’s aim is to be the leading fast bowler, if not the best all-rounder in the tournament.” Jamaica, second in Group A on 10 points, will today turn their attention to leaders Trinidad and Tobago Red Force (12 points) at Shaw Park, and according to Cottrell, he is again looking to perform. The top two teams from the group after double round-robin play will contest the semi-finals. “Trinidad is always a tough team to beat, plus they have the home advantage,” he said. “But I have done well against them more times than not. “We also know in order to win this tournament we have to beat the so-called big teams,” he added. read more
BC Hydro continues to face delays in receiving the permits it needs to start construction on the Site C dam.According to a Globe and Mail report, dozens of permits are being held up by Treaty 8 First Nations who are continuing an independent review of the permit applications, and demanding “meaningful consultation” on the project. According to the report, those consultation sessions were set to wrap at the end of May, but member nations have yet to agree on a framework for the consultations, and are in no rush to do so.West Moberly First Nations Chief Roland Willson told the Globe in an interview his community’s review of the permits could take up to a year.- Advertisement -“One report we just received from [the Department of Fisheries and Oceans] is 397 pages,” he is quoted as saying.The BC government announced it was moving ahead with construction of the $8.8-billion dam on the Peace River in December, with shovels expected to dig into the ground this summer.Hydro has already awarded contracts for crew housing along the banks of the river, along with a land clearing contract to clear some 700 hectares of trees and vegetation in the dam’s proposed flood zone. Hydro wants the river banks cleared as soon as possible so construction of temporary coffer dams can take place to divert the river. That work can apparently only take place between August and September, according to the Globe.Advertisement Premier Christy Clark has said her government will not budge on the timeline to build the dam.BC Hydro needs about 45 provincial permits before it can start the first phase of construction.To read the article in its entirety, visit the Globe and Mail. read more
0Shares0000Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho gives a press conference at the Stadion CSKA Moskva in Moscow on September 26, 2017, on the eve of their Champions League group game against PFC CSKA Moskva © AFP / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVMOSCOW, Russian Federation, Sep 26 – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has encouraged his players to remain “humble” as they look to take control of Champions League Group A by beating CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.United are level on points with leaders Manchester City in the Premier League after winning five and drawing one of their first six games and some of their football has been dazzling. They beat Basel 3-0 in their Champions League opener, but Mourinho criticised his players for playing “PlayStation football” in the game’s latter stages and he warned the wheels could quickly come off if they lose focus.“We cannot guarantee this line of success, but the way to try to keep it is to do what we are doing,” said Mourinho, whose side won 1-0 at Southampton in their most recent game on Saturday.“We try to play well and in some moments of the match, if the opponent has moments of superiority, we have to be humble — like we were against Southampton — and cope with the difficult moments of the game.“In the second half we had to be humble. We had to accept that the opponent was in a high and we had to fight hard.“So it’s a mixture of our quality — being dominant like we always want to be — but accepting the reality of high-level football. When the opponent has a strong moment, you have to cope with it.”In-form attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said Mourinho’s words after the Basel game had made United’s players doubly determined not to let their levels drop even once games are in the bag.“Of course everyone knows that Jose Mourinho is very demanding and what he said, he’s right,” the Armenian told United’s pre-match press conference at CSKA’s VEB Arena on Tuesday.“He didn’t say exactly names, but everyone thinks that they’ve done something bad or done some mistakes.“But we’re trying to improve that aspect and play more focused during the whole game and not start doing some fantasy football, as he said, or playing some PlayStation in the last 20 to 25 minutes.”– CSKA ‘hugely motivated’ –United are without Marouane Fellaini due to an ankle injury sustained against Southampton and with Paul Pogba and Michael Carrick also sidelined, Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera are their only fit central midfielders.CSKA manager Viktor Goncharenko played down the significance of United’s absentees, but he thinks his side can cause Mourinho’s men problems.“We have a lot of experience and class,” said the Belarusian, whose side are currently fourth in the Russian Premier League.“Our task is to find some weak points in our opponents and put some pressure there. We’ll face a great atmosphere in a wonderful stadium.“We don’t need any additional motivation because we’re going to be hugely motivated. While United have a lot of strong qualities, in any game against any opponent, we can change the course of the game.“Our task is to keep looking for chances.”Goncharenko is hopeful right-back Mario Fernandes will be fit to play after he was forced off with concussion in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Dynamo Moscow.CSKA opened their campaign with an impressive 2-1 win away to Benfica and having come up against the Moscow giants several times in his managerial career, Mourinho feels this is the strongest they have ever been.“CSKA with Real Madrid, with Inter (Milan), with Chelsea, now with Manchester United. So it’s something normal in my Champions League career,” Mourinho smiled.“Opponent-wise, I think it’s the best CSKA that I’m going to play against. I think it’s the best team that I face with CSKA as an opponent.”0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) read more
The ‘Cottagers’ dire campaign rounded off an awful year for Ali — also owner of the NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars — as his bid to buy Wembley Stadium also bit the dust.Wolves Chinese owners meanwhile have been helped by a talented manager in Nuno Espirito Santo, who adapted well from the second tier Championship to the stiffer challenges of English football’s elite.The former Porto goalkeeper has also been aided by a close relationship with his countryman and super agent Jorge Mendes, who was able to secure highly-rated players like Diogo Jota and the vastly-experienced Joao Moutinho.Fulham’s recruitment policy by contrast looked incoherent, and it did not help that one of the more talented purchases — Ivory Coast international Jean-Michael Seri — had hoped to go to Barcelona instead.Manager Slavisa Jokanvoic was unable to blend the new arrivals with the mainstays of the promotion side, and just as Jokanovic’s star dimmed so did that of teenager Ryan Sessegnon, who largely failed to meet the huge expectations which had seen him linked with a move to one of the big six after a sensational campaign in the second tier.Jokanovic’s successor Claudio Ranieri fared little better, with the amiable Italian unable to conjure up a miracle escape before he too was replaced by interim manager Scott Parker.Although he said he was looking for leaders to sign in the January transfer window — Chelsea’s veteran central defender Gary Cahill was a prime target — all he came up with was much-travelled Dutchman Ryan Babel and Liverpool flop Lazar Markovic, who has played just 45 minutes since he joined.– ‘We let you down’ –“When a club gets relegated you know there are some serious issues,” said Parker tellingly after the Watford defeat.“I have ideas, but it’s not the time to broadcast it.”Whether the former England and Fulham midfielder will be entrusted with the job full-time rests with Khan, who issued his own mea culpa to the fans.“I am sorry that we let you down,” he wrote.“Our goal this season was to build on what we achieved in promotion and deliver on our pledge to invest heavily in the squad, ensuring that Fulham would always compete in the Premier League and, no matter the result, never disappoint.“That didn’t occur and, for that, we hold ourselves accountable. We will reflect, plan thoroughly and respond accordingly.”A clear out will probably be top of the fans list.Several players who came on loan, such as German World Cup winner Andre Schurrle, will leave automatically under the terms of their contracts.Parker will hope he doesn’t lose Sessegnon — who has a year left on his present contract but is wanted by Tottenham — and West Ham target Tom Cairney and isn’t lumbered with the expensive flops.“When you get relegated, clubs change,” Parker said prior to the Watford game.“In the next few weeks we will all sit down and work out a way forward and the dynamics of the squad.“That is not just (about the) players, it is the whole place. That is the devastating thing about getting relegated.”0Shares0000(Visited 2 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000Fulham’s US owner Shahid KhanLONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 3 – Fulham owner Shahid Khan must have looked at Tuesday night’s Premier League results and wondered where he went wrong and how fellow promoted club Wolves got it so right.Khan’s gamble on investing over £100 million in new players ended in relegation after an abject defeat by Watford on the same night Wolves, who also spent heavily after coming up from the Championship, beat Manchester United to consolidate their place in the top 10. read more
Liverpool, Newcastle and West Ham look set to miss out on a move for free agent Andre-Pierre Gignac who is on the verge of joining Mexican club Tigres UANL.All three Premier League clubs were keen on signing the France international, who is out of contract at Marseille.Lyon and Galatasaray were also considered front-runners in the race to land the striker, who hit 21 Ligue 1 goals in 38 outings last season.However they all seem to have missed out on the 29-year-old, who is now set to undergo a medical with Liga MX side Tigres.It has been reported that he will complete his medical on Thursday before signing a lucrative contract which will make him the highest paid player in Mexican football. Andre-Pierre Gignac 1
An 89 year old woman told a court she didn’t want her daughter’s name mentioned during a court battle over a farm left in a contested will.89 yr old Nora Gildea at Letterkenny courthouse yesterday.Pensioner Nora Gildea became involved in heated exchanges with barrister Peter Nolan during the case which is being heard at Donegal Circuit Civil Court in Letterkenny. At one stage Mrs Gildea was asked about her daughter whom he has not spoken to for a number of years.Mrs Gildea replied “Don’t f****** talk to me about that woman. I don’t want to hear her f******* name.”The case has divided the Gildea and Kelly families who have sat on opposite sides of the courtroom during the hearing.Mrs Gildea is contesting land left to her daughter Nora Kelly by her brother William John Kennedy when he died in 2007.In total there are four people claiming the 12 hectare farm located at Correnagh, just 5kms outside Letterkenny.Mrs Kelly is seeking to establish ownership of the farm while Mrs Gildea is claiming some of the lands.Mrs Gildea’s sons are also claiming some of the land – Christopher is claiming the entire farm while Daniel is claiming ownership to a shed and some land around it.Nora KellyMrs Gildea had to be helped into the witness box yesterday (WED) to give her evidence.The mother of nine claimed she worked on the farm for her brother while also rearing her children and that is why she is claiming the land.“That land never belonged to Willie John Kennedy, it was owned by John Kennedy. That was a forced will,” she said.Barrister Peter Nolan put to Mrs Gildea she never worked the land but was only making claim to it after Willie John Kennedy died in 2007 and it was left to her daughter.“Are you seriously telling me that you had nine children under ten years of age and you worked the land as well. I put it to you that it was impossible to do that.“I suggest after Willie John died you got advise from some fireside lawyer that you had a right to this land and this is why you are here today,” said Mr Nolan.Christopher Gildea, 65, a brother of Mrs Kelly and son of Mrs Gildea, claimed he was only seeking grazing for his sheep despite looking to claim ownership of the entire parcel of land.He said he has been grazing his sheep on the land since 1971 and admitted he also owned and rented another 110 acres of land.Barrister Peter Nolan said “So what – you were grazing it? Does that entitle you to own the land?“You used the land for your now benefits and got free grazing and were very happy with that.“When Nora Kelly came along and said she wanted the land after getting an injunction you wrongly claimed it,” he said.James McMonagle, a son-in-law of Mrs Gildea, admitted he went onto lands where his mother-in-law had horses to feed the animals.He then claimed he was approached by members of the Kelly family who hit him with a torch.But barrister Peter Nolan replied “It was you who attacked Ms Fiona Kelly and scratched her in the face. It was you who threw her to the ground.“I put it to you that you are telling a pack of lies. You were on land that you should not have been on because there was an injunction against you going onto the land.”The case has been adjourned until today for summing up before Judge Mary Faherty when a decision is then expected.PENSIONER TELLS COURT NOT TO MENTION DAUGHTER’S NAME DURING FARM DISPUTE was last modified: November 15th, 2018 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Christopher GlideaCOURT BATTLEDaniel GildeafarmNora Gildea read more
shining Getty Berahino hits back at b******t Johnson criticism – ‘I was in a dark place at Stoke’ no dice Latest Football Stories Arsenal said in a statement on their website they were “currently working closely with UEFA and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and welfare” of all Gunners fans travelling to the match and would provide further updates on match arrangements as soon as they had received confirmation from UEFA.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said on its website: “Ukraine is imposing martial law in parts of the country from November 28 to December 27; increased security presence is likely in these areas; you should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.”The FCO has established a special Arsenal section on its website to keep supporters up to date with potential developments. Son ban confirmed as Tottenham fail with appeal to overturn red card Premier League Team of the Season so far, including Liverpool and Leicester stars Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade REVEALED Arsenal have already sealed their place in the last 32 of the Europa League Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during Arsenal’s first Group E game against Voskla Poltava REVEALED Forbes list reveals how much Mayweather, Ronaldo and Messi earned this decade Every time Ally McCoist lost it on air in 2019, including funny XI reactions RANKED ADVICE BEST OF Ronaldo warned Lukaku how hard scoring goals in Serie A would be before Inter move 3 Arsenal’s Europa League match with FC Vorskla has been relocated from Poltava to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.UEFA’s Emergency Panel have taken the action after martial law was introduced in some regions of the country. REPLY Oxlade-Chamberlain suffers another setback as Klopp confirms serious injury 3 A statement read: A statement from UEFA read: “UEFA’s emergency panel has today taken the decision to relocate FC Vorskla’s UEFA Europa League group stage match against Arsenal FC from the city of Poltava, following the introduction of martial law into certain regions in Ukraine.“The match will now take place at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv on Thursday, November 29 at 1855CET (1755GMT). “UEFA will continue to monitor and assess the security situation in Ukraine in the coming days before making any decision on potentially relocating other matches.”Kiev’s Olimpiyskiy Stadium hosted the 2018 Champions League final in May, as well as the Euro 2012 final.Ukraine’s president has called for martial law to be imposed in the country due to escalating tensions with Russia, whose coastguards are accused of seizing three Ukrainian ships in Crimea on Sunday.Up to 500 Arsenal fans were expected to travel to the game in Poltava and now must make alternative arrangements. Where Ancelotti ranks with every Premier League boss for trophies won Arsenal manager Unai Emery 3 huge blow Which teams do the best on Boxing Day in the Premier League era? It stresses that while the trip should be trouble-free, fans should “be aware of the current political situation”.Arsenal are already through to the Europa League’s last 32 and will win the group with victory over a side they beat 4-2 in London in September. MONEY read more
Police in Derry are appealing for information about a hit and run incident in which a woman was knocked down at a pedestrian crossing by a Donegal-registered car.The incident happened at Strand Road close to the Centra forecourt in the city around 7.00am on Tuesday last, 15 October 15.The woman told police a black Audi A4 with a DL number plate ran the red lights and knocked her to the ground. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000 or a member of your local Neighbourhood Team directly – details can be found on the PSNI website. Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111. POLICE HUNT DONEGAL REGISTERED CAR AFTER HIT AND RUN was last modified: October 21st, 2013 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Audi A4DerryDonegal registered carStrand Road read more
DONEGAL Daily Weather Report, in association with The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Tel 07491 22700. It’s Josper Monday – order a Josper Grill inspired main course and get a delicious homemade dessert FREE – today at Dexter’s at Mount Errigal Hotel.Today’s Weather: A great deal more cloud across Donegal today after the bright sunny weather of the weekend. The sun will peek through from time to time as the day goes on especially in the west and north of the county. Temperatures by the afternoon will reach around 14C, perhaps a bit higher during sunny spells in the early evening. There is the chance of one or two showers but these will be confined to the far south of Donegal in the afternoon and evening.Still a good day all round for getting out and about.Tomorrow: At this stage more of the same for most of the day before a low front from the Atlantic brings wet weather to the county overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday.Sources: Met eireann, BBCNI, Sky. DON’T FORGET: It’s Josper Monday – order a Josper Grill inspired main course and get a delicious homemade dessert FREE – today at Dexter’s at the Mount Errigal Hotel. Great food and great service – in all weathers! BREEZY, SUNNY SPELLS, CLOUDY: THE DD WEATHER REPORT WITH THE MOUNT ERRIGAL HOTEL was last modified: April 21st, 2014 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:breezyCloudydonegal daily weatherdonegal weathermount errigal hotel letterkennyshowersSunny Spellsweather read more