LNP Arrests 9 Armed Robbers
Following a series of reported armed robberies in and around Monrovia, Police Director Chris Massaquoi yesterday disclosed the arrest of at least nine suspected criminals who they described as “hardcore jailbirds.”The LNP said its actions were in response to the series of armed robberies that continue to pose a threat to public safety and the protection of lives and properties.Police Director Massaquoi, addressing a press conference at the Liberia National Police headquarters on Capitol Hill said that on Saturday, November 14, police received a tip-off that a group of armed robbers was planning to attack the Fahai Business Center in Vai Town.“Shortly after we got the tip-off, we dispatched some of our best trained officers, who in a dramatic move, arrested some of the suspects,” Director Massaquoi told reporters.He named some of the suspects in custody as Frederick Walker, Darius Brown, Neequoi Sharpe, Henry Flomo, Davis Sengbah, and Prince Morris.The suspects were in possession of firearms and were also wearing police uniforms, Director Massaquoi said.“During preliminary investigations,” Director Massaquoi said, “one Tony Jamaal was identified as a financier of the armed robbers. He has also been arrested.”“It was established during investigations that the same band of suspected robbers had on previous occasions, particularly on April 27, this year, stopped a black Nissan (Almeria) vehicle bearing license plate number PC-30379 and held the driver at gunpoint. The vehicle was conveying the amount of US$108,000 belonging to Abijaoudi and Azar Trading Corporation to Ecobank branch in Vai Town, on Bushrod Island. The robbers, Director Massaquoi said, made away with the cash on a motorbike.”On Saturday, November 7, at about 2 p.m., he said the police received another tip-off that a group of suspected armed robbers were planning to rob the Equatorial Oil Palm Company in Grand Bassa County of US$123,000. The money, he said, was intended to pay the company’s employees on November 9.Director Massaquoi said the suspects arrested in the aftermath of the fracas were identified as Samuel Logan, the ringleader, Patrick Gueh, Moses Fred and Shadrack Smith, while two other suspects, a Nigerian known as Rasta, and Jacob Teah, remaine at-large.“On Thursday October 22, at 2 a.m., the home of Dr. James Kollie, Sr in Mouton Corner, Brewerville, outside Monrovia, was broken into allegedly by four men wearing police uniforms and armed with cutlasses and single barrel shotguns. The armed robbers took away some personal effects, including phones, cash in the amount of US$350 and his green Toyota vehicle, which was abandoned along the road and later recovered by the police,” he said.Massaquoi also told reporters that on Friday November 7, at 1:30 a.m., the home of Dr. Jerry Brown, a surgeon at ELWA Hospital, was broken into by suspected armed robbers who wounded his security guard, Alexander Kollie, on his left arm. The robbers also took away Dr. Brown’s personal effects, including three laptops, three ipads, a tablet, a set of wedding rings, a play station and other items.Director Massaquoi assured the public of the LNP’s preparedness to combat the growing wave of criminal activities. He, however, wants members of the public to cooperate with the police by providing “sensitive” information that the police could use to trap the robbers in their various hideouts.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
They also left the area somewhat devoid of the type of dominant pitchers that could lift their teams to great accomplishments with a drop or rise and a little bit of luck. There are some potentially good pitchers waiting in the wings to take their place. Los Altos’ Diana-lynn Patterson comes to mind. So does Charter Oak’s Delaney Baylor-Dick or the St. Lucy’s tandem of Jaclyn Caro and Allie Garcia. But as the season approaches, one common denominator among most of the area’s top teams is the presence of top-notch hitters, not standout pitchers. Nogales’ Jessica Purcell, St. Lucy’s Julie Ward, Bishop Amat’s Lauren Mirabal, San Dimas’ Samantha Sloniker and South Hills’ Jacquelyn Holtzclaw could all help slug their teams to phenomenal seasons. The typical recipe for a good high school softball team usually includes a great pitcher, strong defense and fundamentally sound hitting. Several teams were able to follow that formula, or a variation of it, and post wildly successful seasons last year. Finding that main ingredient, the dominant pitcher, appears to be what stands between most San Gabriel Valley teams and a banner season. Whichever teams mentioned find the best combination of hitting and pitching stand ready to make the most noise. It’s as simple as baking a pie. 1. St. Lucy’s New coach Pam Crampton inherits a loaded team ready to do business in the area’s toughest league. The Regents were a difficult team to understand last season. They beat Sierra League powerhouses Chino Hills and Diamond Bar and swept Glendora. But when the playoffs came, St. Lucy’s stayed home while the teams mentioned above all advanced. This year’s team is stacked to the point that anything less than a strong run at the Sierra League title and a postseason appearance will be a disappointment. Like last year, St. Lucy’s boasts two legitimate No. 1 starters in Caro and Garcia. Both are accomplished hitters, too. Ward, a first baseman, hasn’t played a full season for various reasons in the past two years, but she’s arguably the area’s best power hitter at her position. “I couldn’t ask for anything more; this is awesome,” Crampton said. “My goal for each of the players is to improve their stats from last year. And for the seniors, we’re going to take it a step further and help them go to the college of their choice.” 2. Los Altos After a mediocre season in 2005, the Conquerors rebounded to have one of the finest seasons in recent school history. Coach Sarah Farnworth’s team won 22 games and finished 12-0 in the Miramonte League. There’s no reason why the momentum will stop this year. Patterson had a 0.71 ERA as a freshman last season. She could emerge as the top pitcher in the area as early as this season. Patterson was also productive at the plate, hitting .433 with 15 RBIs. She won’t have to do it by herself, thanks to the return of shortstop Samantha Perez, who hit .397 last season. The Conquerors could get a stiff challenge from Charter Oak in the Miramonte League, so nothing is a given. The presence of Patterson, though, should ensure Los Altos has another special season. 3. Glendora With speed and arms to burn, the Tartans appear ready to build on last season’s improbable second-place finish in the Sierra League. Glendora didn’t score enough runs last season to truly be an elite team, and that’s all that stands between the Tartans and taking the next step. Pitchers Angela Waldusky and Jessica Salvino return to headline the rotation. Coach Reese Mitchell believes he has six arms good enough to be in the pitcher’s circle, so the innings could be spread thin. Whomever is pitching will benefit from one of the area’s better defenses, led by returning All-Area infielder Kylie Landeros. Shortstop Ashley Paul is also back to form one of the top double-play combos around. Glendora couldn’t mash with the big girls last year and that hurt, especially against St. Lucy’s and Chino Hills. Mitchell believes his offense will be just fine this season, so that should have Glendora poised to approach 20 wins. 4. Diamond Bar The Brahmas rode La Rosa to a 22-win season in 2006. She’s since taken her act to California, thus leaving a major void in the pitcher’s circle and the middle of coach Roberta Garcia-Uyemura’s batting order. Things are never hopeless, though, when you’ve got a coach like Garcia-Uyemura. The ace this year will be sophomore Erica Miller, who had a 1.15 ERA in 73 innings last season. If Miller was that good as a freshman, there’s no telling what heights she’ll reach over the next three seasons. Catcher Cierra Garcia is among the area’s best at her position and will hit next to Miller in the lineup, either third or fourth. Garcia-Uyemura always develops a good leadoff hitter, and that player this year is Asha Prithviraj. Miller will be thrown into the fire having to face a group of difficult Sierra League teams in her first full season. How she fares will figure prominently in how the Brahmas rate with the area’s best. 5. Charter Oak It was the Chargers, and not Los Altos, who were favored to win the Miramonte League last season. Things never got off the ground, however, as Charter Oak went 17-10-1 and never threatened the Conquerors while finishing second in league. With many of the key parts from last year’s team returning, the Chargers have a similar upside to last season. Baylor-Dick is one of the better hurlers around and brings three years of experience to the pitcher’s circle. Brittany Gallegos hit .467 last season and returns, along with Crystal Venegas, who hit .378 with 20 RBIs. Katie Cayot, who came out of nowhere to hit .426 as a sophomore in 2006, also returns. The Chargers have the pop and pitching to deliver what was expected of them last year. But they could also duplicate a season that was considered a disappointment by many Charter Oak fans. This team is the area’s biggest X-factor. 6. Bishop Amat The Lancers had their moments playing in the Serra League and CIF-Southern Section Division I, but there weren’t many tangible results. The good news for Amat fans is that their team saw its chances for a league and CIF title improve significantly in the offseason. Amat will play in the Del Rey League this season and has been moved down to Division IV. The Lancers should be favored to win the league and could produce a nice postseason run. To do so, though, Amat must replace pitcher Breana Gomez. Coach Walt Martin thinks he can do so with Amy Lwin and sophomore Ariel Whiteman. Amat shouldn’t have any trouble scoring runs with UCLA-bound shortstop Mirabal back and hitting leadoff. Nikki Dominguez and Jessica Traxler provide two solid middle-of-the-order hitters to drive in Mirabal. Outfielder Aimee Ally, who Martin raves about defensively, should also play a prominent role in Amat’s offense. 7. San Dimas The Saints have either won or shared every Valle Vista League title this decade. That streak could be in jeopardy this season if a pitcher isn’t found to go with San Dimas’ nice collection of bats. Saints coach Don Pollard welcomes back the makings of a dynamic offense, led by Sloniker, who hit seven home runs last season. Catcher Yumi Hiroto also fared well at the plate despite being thrust into a major role as a freshman. Gabrielle McNelis adds depth to the lineup after hitting .318 last year and scoring 20 runs. That’s the good news. The bad news is that San Dimas is one-deep in the pitcher’s circle, and that one person is freshman Kortnie Clark. Pollard believes she’ll be a good one, but there could be some growing pains early. If Clark is even adequate, San Dimas has more than enough offense to simply outslug most opponents. 8. South Hills It might come as a shock to some, but the Huskies appear poised to jump past Nogales and Walnut in the San Antonio League standings. The Nobles and Mustangs have had a stranglehold on the league in recent years, but this looks like the year that changes. Holtzclaw is a big reason for the optimism after she hit seven home runs and knocked in 29 runs last season. Sara Quintero also returns to provide Huskies coach Scott Fisch with another big-time bat. Quintero hit .361 with 18 RBIs last season. Tara Olson provides the Huskies with experience in the pitcher’s circle. Even the slightest improvement on her 2.66 ERA from last season could be the difference between a league championship and another third-place finish. 9. Walnut There are more questions than answers around Walnut after last season’s stellar 20-2 record. The Mustangs lost several key components from that team, notably slugger Angie Quiocho. But there are some remaining parts for 2006 Tribune Coach of the Year Jenny Fredrickson to work with. Pitcher Britany Matlock brings experience to the pitcher’s circle and could be one of the better pitchers around. Matlock will probably have to play a big role in her own run support, but judging by her .396 batting average from last season, that won’t be a problem. Kristin Lane hit .368 last year and should provide another capable bat in Fredrickson’s lineup. The Mustangs will get their usual big test from Nogales this season, and South Hills might be better than both. But with Fredrickson calling the shots, expect another very good product. 10. Nogales Like Walnut, the Nobles have some major question marks but some good players to build around entering the season. Senior standout Purcell might be the best player in the area. She hit .475 last season, scored 29 runs, had 20 RBIs, smacked six home runs and stole 14 bases. Purcell might not see anything to hit if another threat in the lineup isn’t found. Cindy Fonseca hit .281 last year with 14 RBIs. She might be the Nobles’ best option in the pitcher’s circle, too. Purcell didn’t have to carry the team last year, but that’s exactly what will be required of her this season. The Nobles’ supporting cast needs to step up and give Purcell some help. This team is capable, but it may need time before it reaches the heights of previous seasons. aram.tolegian@sgvn.com (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2233 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
That may not be the case this season. When dominant pitchers like Diamond Bar High School’s Brittany La Rosa and La Puente’s Desiree Biolley graduated, they took with them a very important ingredient to the softball recipe for success. 
The Brazilian, who scored as PSG beat Angers in Ligue 1 on Saturday, was on a flying visit to Spain.Catalan newspaper Diario Sport tweeted pictures of Neymar with former teammates Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Marc Ter Stegen at Barcelona’s training centre.The Brazilian was interviewed after making an advert for a poker site with another Barcelona player Gerard Pique and golfer Sergio Garcia.Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona last summer for a record 222 million euros, but Spanish media have recently resumed speculating that he will eventually join Real Madrid.0Shares0000(Visited 4 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000Neymar, who scored against Angers on Saturday, insisted on Monday that he will be staying at Paris Saint-Germain next season. © AFP/File / FRANCK FIFEPARIS, France, Aug 27 – Neymar on Monday insisted he would still be with Paris Saint-Germain next season in a brief interview with Catalan broadcaster TV3 in Barcelona.Asked if he would be joining Real Madrid for the 2019-20 season, the Brazilian, whose current deal extends to 2022, answered: “No, I have a contract with PSG and I will continue in Paris.”
Alvaro Medran in action for Real Madrid 1 Chelsea are considering a move for Real Madrid youngster Alvaro Medran, reports in Italy claim.Medran is a regular in Real Madrid’s B team, who are coached by Zinedine Zidane, although the 20-year-old did make his first-team debut last month against Levante.The midfielder is also capped by Spain at under-21 level and is viewed as a potential star of the future by Madrid’s youth coaches.Medran joined the Champions League champions during Jose Mourinho’s stint in charge of the club back in 2011.Mourinho has reportedly kept his eye on the Spanish youngster and, according to Calcio News 21, the Chelsea boss is now ready to swoop for Medran during the January transfer window.
talkSPORT’s transfer guru, Warren Haughton, rounds up all the latest transfer rumours and gossip.He brings us the latest on the transfer saga of the summer: David De Gea. Will he play for Manchester United again or is he leaving for Real Madrid?He also looks at the possibility of Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia and whether it is a realistic probability Louis van Gaal will sign a THIRD central midfielder.The other big saga of the summer is Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City want him and have put in a bid for him, according to talkSPORT’s man in the know.Stoke City’s latest galactico is set to be Xherdan Shaqiri and we bring you an update on his medical – can Everton make a late attempt to scupper the deal?Here’s some of the top transfer rumours from talkSPORT.com:Mathieu Valbuena rejects Newcastle and West Ham to sign with LyonLucas Leiva set to join Inter Milan on season-long loanSaido Berahino would be perfect match for Tottenham, talkSPORT toldManchester United defensive target Gabriel Paletta set to stay in ItalyAjax boss De Boer admits concern over Manchester United target Jasper Cillessen Manchester City step up pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne, tabling £47m offerAston Villa beat Liverpool and Stoke City to signature of Barcelona starletGenoa chief insists Watford target Diego Perotti will not be sold this summer Fiorentina hoping to beat Liverpool and Arsenal to £10m-rated Argentina starlet‘Louis van Gaal will destroy you’ – Former Barcelona striker issues warning to Manchester United target PedroManchester United target Lucas Biglia agrees four-year deal
Arsenal and AC Milan target Emil Forsberg has poured cold water on talk of a potential exit from RB Leipzig, insisting he remains happy at the Bundesliga club.The 25-year-old’s future is uncertain after the Swede’s brilliant season helped Leipzig finish second behind Bayern Munich in the German top flight.Indeed, Bayern themselves have emerged as strong contenders to sign the winger, while Arsenal and AC Milan have been linked with moves.However, in a recent interview with Aftonbladet, Forsberg was not keen to discuss his future.“I don’t want to talk about a transfer this summer,” he said.“I have a contract with Leipzig and we have really enjoyed ourselves there.“Everything else is taken care of by my agent.” Emil Forsberg in action for RB Leipzig 1
Illies Celtic 2-4 Culdaff FCReversed to Culdaff the Caratra side started well and they went close on 2minutes when a corner broke to Conor O Brien but his close range effort deflected off a defender and over the bar.Ilies replied and took the lead minute s later when a long free kick was not collected by Keeper McLaughlin allowing Niall McDaid to glance the ball into an empty net from close range.Illies then had two glorious chances within a minute to double their lead when McDaid volleyed inches wide before Stephen McHug got on the end of a Gavin Doherty cross but somehow headed wide from point blank range.Culdaff replied and they should have levelled on 26 minutes after O Brien broke on the left and his pinpoint cross found Gary Farren who sidefooted wide from four yards.On 40 minutes O Brien beat a defender inside the area and advanced along the end line to square to Eugene McLaughlin but his effort was deflected wide.On the stroke of half time they got back on terms whne Kevin Ruddy’s long ball saw Mclaughlin challenge defenders and goalkeeper Graham Doherty on the egde of the area and the ball broke kindly for McLaughlin to turn and steer the ball into an empty net. But Illies regained their lead in the opening minute of the second period when a needless handball afforded them a penalty which McHugh expertly tucked away to the top left hand corner. They went close again midway through the half when Gavin Doherty’s cross cum shot from the left glanced off the face of the bar before being cleared.Culdaff got back on terms on 72 minutes when Farren robbed a defender and released Dermot Diver who rounded the keeper and slotted home.Substitute Derek Doherty then had a snapshot just over the bar while at the other end Aiden Doherty had a fine shot on the run turned behind by Darragh McLaughlin.Culdaff finished strong with Derek Doherty breaking clear on the left before seeing his attempted lob clawed away by Doherty.Culdaff struck for the winner on 88 minutes when substitute David O Connor raced onto a through ball from Diver and when his low cross was parried Derek Doherty was on hand to tap the ball home.In injury time Culdaff sealed it when O Brien fed Dean O Connor on the right and his low cross found Eugene Mclaughlin to slot home at the back post. Cockhill Celtic Yths 1-3 Carn FCIn an early chance for the visitos Declan McGonagle found space in the area but his effort was well saved by Leo McColgan in the home goal. Michael Byrne then advanced into the Cockhill area but from a tight angle his effort found the side netting.Cockhill grew more into the game and on 29 minutes Derek Doherty’s cross found Declan Kearney but his volley flew straight at Ritchie Cunningham in the Carn goal.They took the lead before the interval when Doherty surged into the area and pulled the ball back for Garbhan Friel to slot home from ten yards.Carn increased the tempo on the resumption with Matthew Byrne seeing his free from twenty five yards drift just wide.Cockhill replied and Daniel Doherty picked out Friel with a superb cross but from six yards he failed to hit the target. The visitors got on top then and levelled on 71 minutes after Michael Byrne’s free kick from the edge of the area took a wicked deflection on its way past McColgan.Minutes later Daniel Mclaughlin burst into the area and when his initial effort came off the post Michael Byrne was on hand to drill the ball home.Cockhill tried to get back on terms but both Daniel Doherty and Darragh McDermott were off target with long range efforts.Carn sealed the points in the final minute when a defensive error allowed Matthew McLaughlin to race clear and slot low past McColgan. Aileach FC 2-2 Moville CelticThis result definitely puts a severe dent in Moville’s title charge but in the end it could have gone either way.Moville were first to show after Nigel McMonagle fed Tony Boyce on the right but his cross shot was well saved by Charlie Carlin.Aileach replied and took the lead on 18 minutes when Anthony Doherty collected a Conor Harkin pass before beating two defenders and firing low past Ralph Bredin from fifteen yards.Moville tried to hit back before the interval and were out of luck when Sean Doherty advanced and unleashed a shot which was deflected onto the post before being cleared.After a period of sustained pressure they did equalise on 50 minutes when McMonagle’s effort deflected off a defender and looped over the stranded Carlin.Alan Orr then unleashed a brilliant twenty five yards strike which Carlin brilliantly tipped onto the post and wide. Just after the hour Moville took the lead when McMonagle fired a penalty low to the right of Carlin after Dermot Harkin had been felled in the area.But Aileach regrouped and got back on terms on 75 minutes when Doherty advanced on the left and crossed for Darren McMonagle to fire low past Maurice McGeady from fifteen yards.Moville almost snatched the winner in the last minute after Raymond Campbell saw his header from a corner cleared off the line by James Gillespie.Redcastle United 0-4 Glengad UnitedThis was a big result for the league leaders as they search for a first ever premier division title and they got a perfect start when they opened the scoring in the 4th minute.Terence Doherty flicked the ball on for Patrick McDermott to race through and fire low past Michael McCole from ten yards.Chances in the first half were few and certainly not clearcut but Redcastle replied with Liam Davenport crossing for Terry McColgan who headed over the bar.Glengad replied before the break when John G McDermott fed Doherty but he fired just wide.The home side had the first goal attempt of the second period when Davenports effort was turned around the post by Martin McLaughlin.Glengad hit back and doubled their lead after 55 minutes when John McDaid beat a defender on the left and crossed for John G McDermott to fire past McCole from ten yards.At the other end Gary Colleet crossed for McColgan but his effort was well saved by McLaughlin.Glengad sealed the game with two late goals when John G McLaughlin converted McDaid’s cross before the unmarked Charlie Byrne fired home from close range after Mclaughlin had picked him out.Jackie Crossan Premier DivisionPPtsGlengad1026Redcastle1222Moville817Aileach1015Carn914Culdaff1114Clonmany612Illies114Cockhill *110* points deductedSunday 27th Jan 2013Ulster Junior CupMilford V Gleneely Lifford V GreencastleKillylough V RasheneyKilmacrennan V GlengadCarn V KeadueE. Doherty Moville V DrumkillT MoyneClonmany V CurraghL PorterAileach V MonaghanS DeeneyCredit Union Cup2pm ET& PenBuncrana V DunreeB.BreslinCharlie O’ Donnell1/4 Final 2pmET & PenRedcastle V QPSG.O’KanePremier Division 2pmCockhill V IlliesM McGonagleReserve Premier 11amCockhill V QPSD McLaughlinGlengad V CuldaffJJ LaffertyAileach V CarnW CurranClonmany V Sea RoversL DavenportReserve First 11amCockhill Colts V IlliesJP HoughtonRedcastle V DunreeT BrownGreencastle V RasheneyW HarveyRasheney Rvs V Moville YthG McLaughlinINISHOWEN FOOTBALL: JACKIE CROSSAN PREMIER DIVISION MATCH REPORTS was last modified: January 20th, 2013 by BrendaShare 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:INISHOWEN FOOTBALL: JACKIE CROSSAN PREMIER DIVISION MATCH REPORTS
The young woman killed when her car collided with a bus in Co Donegal was the sixth person to be killed on the same stretch of road in recent years.The dead woman, named locally as Siobhan Hutcheon from Ardmore Manor in Muff, was killed instantly when her car was in collision with a Bus Eireann coach yesterday afternoon.The accident happened just after 3.30pm on Saturday on the N13 between Letterkenny and Newtowncunningham close to the townland of Ardee. Ms Hutcheon, who was in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.Three children in the car were rushed to Altnagelvin Hopsital in Derry and two are understood to be in a stable but critical condition.Accident scene investigators spent a number of hours at the scene of the crash on Saturday afternoon.The dead woman’s body was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital where a post mortem was due to take place. It has now been revealed that six people including Ms Hutcheon have been killed in the past five years on the same stretch of road.Bizarrely two young men were killed on the exact same date as the latest fatal accident five years agoLife-long pals Gary McLaughlin, 21, and Darren Downey, 19, were killed in a single vehicle accident on May 4th, 2009.All victims including Ms Hutcheon wer rpayed for at the local All Saints Church in Manorcunningham today.Last night local county councillor Paul Canning, who lives close to the scene of the crash, revealed there was a plan to look at straightening the dangerous stretch of road. The road comes into a series of tight bends from two straight and long stretches from both the Letterkenny and Derry directions.Cllr Canning revealed “It is perhaps something we should look at again. I recall we even went as far as to consider purchasing land in the area in the event of straightening that stretch of road.“Perhaps we should at that again in the light of yet another crash and another lost life,” he said.DEAD WOMAN WAS SIXTH PERSON KILLED ON SAME STRETCH OF ROAD IN RECENT YEARS was last modified: May 4th, 2014 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:crashdonegalGardaiNewtowncunninghamSiobhan Hutcheon
THE POTENTIAL for new jobs in north Donegal is included in a €1M Government announcement today.Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD was just issued funding of €1 Million for Inshore Fisheries Structures, Development and Conservation Package.Deputy Joe McHugh says he is delighted – because there is potential for new jobs following a recent meeting in Downings. “I welcome the very positive announcement from Minister Coveney today that there will be an investment of €1 million on inshore fisheries for 2014. I also commend the Minister on all the work he is doing with BIM,” said Deputy McHugh“I recently organised a meeting with BIM CEO Jason Whooley, in Downings, Councillor Noel McBride and a number of Mr Whooley’s colleagues to discuss a possible investment into the food processing aquaculture industry with the availability of vacant units in the area.“It was a very positive meeting and BIM agreed to fund a scoping study at both Mulroy and Sheephaven Bays into the long term viability and development potential in the area.“ I am very grateful to Mr Whooley and his colleagues for coming up to Downings and giving our proposals full consideration. The potential for growth in this area of food processing is evident and I will work closely with my colleagues in ensuring that all avenues are pursued around the development of this project, which will not only have a positive impact on the local community but could lead to job creation.” DONEGAL FISHERIES JOBS BID INCLUDED IN €1M GOVERNMENT BOOST – McHUGH was last modified: May 15th, 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:Inland FisheriesJoe McHughMULROY BAYscoping studysheephaven bay
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREThe top 10 theme park moments of 2019 “We’re not done. I don’t think we’re satisfied,’ Konerko said. “I think we match up well in this next series with anybody.’ The Red Sox cut the lead to 4-3 when Manny Ramirez led off the sixth with his second homer of the game, then they loaded the bases still with nobody out. But Hernandez got pinch-hitter Jason Varitek and Tony Graffanino to pop up to the infield, then Johnny Damon struck out on a check swing to end the inning. “He’s probably got the most heart of any pitcher I’ve ever been around. That’s the story of the night for me,’ Konerko said. “Bases loaded, no outs against the best offense in the major leagues and he comes out of it.’ El Duque shut out the Red Sox on one hit over three innings, and Juan Uribe’s suicide squeeze made it 5-3 in the ninth. Rookie closer Bobby Jenks got three outs to save it for winner Freddy Garcia. The White Sox lost in the 1919 and 1959 Series and the 1983, 1993 and 2000 playoffs. With the three- game sweep, they are the first team to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Say it is so. “I feel great, we beat those guys,’ Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen said. “Coming to Boston is not an easy thing to do.’ The Red Sox were knocked out of the playoffs before Curt Schilling even got a chance to pitch. On a windy and overcast day with rain threatening to extend the series and the White Sox dead-set on finishing it, the AL Central champions took a 2-0 lead in the third with four consecutive hits off Wakefield doubles by Uribe and Scott Podsednik and singles by Iguchi and Jermaine Dye. David Ortiz and Ramirez hit consecutive homers in the fourth to tie it, then Garcia escaped in the fifth after Damon doubled with two outs and Edgar Renteria walked. With Ortiz on deck and the crowd in a full-throated “M-V-P!’ chant, pitching coach Don Cooper came out to the mound to settle down his pitcher. Ortiz swung at the first pitch and hit it hard to straightaway center field but, unlike his first homer, the wind wasn’t able to carry this one. Aaron Rowand gathered it a few steps in front of the wall. The wild-card Red Sox didn’t homer in the first two games while Chicago hit six five in a 14-2 win in the opener to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. But Ramirez hit his 19th and 20th career postseason home runs, passing Reggie Jackson and Mickey Mantle and second only to Bernie Williams (22); in Mantle’s time, there was no league championship series and Jackson played in the era before wild-card teams. The Red Sox had won eight of their last nine games when facing elimination, rallying from an 0-2 deficit against the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2003 playoffs and then beating the Yankees in four straight last year en route to their first World Series title since 1918. “Everybody that was on that team can take that to their grave,’ Wakefield said. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! BOSTON — The White Sox swept away the champion Red Sox, and now they’ll try to purge the memory of the notorious Black Sox. Orlando Hernandez pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam, and Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking homer as Chicago beat Boston 5-3 Friday to sweep the defending World Series champs out of the playoffs, and to win a postseason series for the first time since Shoeless Joe Jackson’s team won it back in 1917. 
Two years later, Jackson’s “Black Sox’ took payoffs from gamblers to throw the Series. Eight men were out banned from baseball for life and every White Sox player since has lived with a longer but lesser-known “curse’ than the one the Red Sox shattered when they ended their 86-year drought last season. Chicago will have home-field advantage in the AL championship series against the New York Yankees or the Angels. 