59-year-old former teacher from CorkServed as cabinet minister in previous governmentsCriticised for perceived "dithering" or indecisiveness Lauded for rebuilding the Fianna Fail party over past decadeFitness fanatic and Gaelic football fanMicheal (pronounced Mee-hawl) Martin was born in Cork on 1 August 1960, son of bus driver and boxer Paddy "The Champ" Martin and Eileen Lana Corbett. He was the third of five children, with a twin brother Padraig, as well as two sisters and another brother. They were raised in a modest house on O'Connell Avenue, in the mostly working-class area of Turner's Cross. … [Read more...] about Micheal Martin: Ireland elects a new leader – who is he and why will he only get two years?
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Storm Christoph LIVE: Thousands flee homes as floods and snow cause chaos across UK
The company’s regional director, Chris Jackson, said: “Unfortunately the situation is only getting worse and we have had to make the difficult decision to ask our customers not to travel on the Northern rail network in the North West for the rest of today.” … [Read more...] about Storm Christoph LIVE: Thousands flee homes as floods and snow cause chaos across UK
Scientists may have found a way to ‘de-age the brain’: Switching off certain immune cells could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease, study finds
Eventually, however, shoelace tips and telomeres do break down: every time a cell divides the telomeres get worn a little bit more, until the cell stops dividing and dies. This, biologists agree, is probably central to the natural ageing process. … [Read more...] about Scientists may have found a way to ‘de-age the brain’: Switching off certain immune cells could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and heart disease, study finds
Matt Damon says he’s ‘excited to call Australia home’ as he becomes the latest Hollywood star to move Down Under after joining the cast of Thor: Love and Thunder
'Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in NSW is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals. Australia’s management of COVID-19 and our Government’s tax incentives have ensured that our film industry is booming with many new jobs for actors as well electricians, carpenters, cooks, security staff, bus drivers and a massive boost for NSW.' … [Read more...] about Matt Damon says he’s ‘excited to call Australia home’ as he becomes the latest Hollywood star to move Down Under after joining the cast of Thor: Love and Thunder
