The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has stated it has been closely watching three giant asteroids that would be making a close approaches to our Earth.
One of them, called ‘2025 CF,’ and estimated as being 12 feet in width, was expected to come within 77,200 miles of earth; the distance being roughly one-third of the average distance between our Earth and our moon.
Same has not had a close encounter with Earth for the past 12 years and will not fly-by of our planet again until January 2033.
Two other space rocks, named ‘2025 CD’ and ‘2025 CE’, are estimated at being 22 feet and 43 feet wide, respectively. Relative to approximately the size of a bus, but are flying further away from our planet having made their way pass earth at a distance of 396,000 miles, and 680,000 miles.
While most flybys are harmless, NASA’s Planetary Defence Coordination Office continuously tracks Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) to assess potential risks. One asteroid, 2024 YR4, has recently raised concerns. Estimated to be 200 feet wide, it currently has a 1.2 percent chance of impacting Earth on December 22nd, 2032.
TheShannon Region (which consists of counties North Tipperary, Clare and Limerick) seeks to host EuroPride 2028.
Clare festival blends traditional matchmaking with modern pride.
The organisers of “The Outing 2025“ have announced that the world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival will return to the Shannon Region, this Valentine’s Weekend(14th-16th February).
Eddie McGuinness, Festival Director and Matchmaker of “The Outing” pictured with Elle Uminati at The Inn, Dromoland in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare.
Ireland’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) community will descend on The Inn at Dromoland in Newmarket-on-Fergus for a fusion of music, comedy, ceilí bands, queer arts, and the best of Irish and international performers, drag artists and DJs.
Special guests at this year’s 12th annual festival include Charra Tea, a fan-favourite from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6, and Actavia, the breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16. Irish queer artist Shobsy and English boxing manager and promoter Kellie Moloney, who managed Lennox Lewis to become the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, also will be participating.
Organised in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, Blacknight, Visit Clare, Goudie Talent, The George, Limerick Pride and Quare Clare, the award-winning festival is being hosted by “The Queen of Matchmaking” Eddie McGuinness, alongside Paul Ryder and Victoria Secret.
Staff at The Inn, Dromoland in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare pictured ahead of The Outing this Valentine’s Weekend.
The Outing organisers have also confirmed that their joint letter of intent with Quare Clare, Limerick Pride and Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, to bring EuroPride to Limerick, Clare and the Mid-West Region in 2028 has been officially accepted for Wild Atlantic EuroPride 2028. Attracting over 100,000 people from all over the world annually, EuroPride is hosted by a different European city each year.
Speaking ahead of “The Outing”, Eddie McGuinness commented, “After what has been a tough January for everybody, we are excited to bring The Outing back for its 12th year. The Outing offers attendees a blend of traditional matchmaking with modern pride and with more than a hundred relationships and two marriages borne out of the festival to date, I am looking forward to playing my part in forging new relationships this year.”
“From ceilí bands to drag performances, we’re creating a uniquely Irish LGBTQ+ celebration that draws people from around the world to County Clare,” added Mr. McGuinness. “Having international stars like Kellie Moloney, Charra Tea and Actavia joining our lineup of incredible Irish talent shows just how much this event has blossomed over the years. We are extending everyone, whether you’re single or taken gay, lesbian, trans, straight or bi, to come along and join us this Valentine’s Weekend.”
Mr. McGuinness said the acceptance of the Region’s letter of intent to host EuroPride in 2028 has provided a significant boost for the Irish LGBTQ+ community.
“The potential to host EuroPride 2028 could be transformative for tourism in the Mid-West, showcasing our vibrant culture to an international audience. Should our bid be successful, our goal will be to paint the Wild Atlantic Way pink during 2028,” he concluded.
Karen Ronan is General Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, which has worked to attract business and sports tourism to the Shannon Region over the past two decades. She said “The Outing has helped put Ireland’s Mid-West Region on the global LGBTQ+ map.”
“This unique event not only strengthens Ireland’s reputation as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ visitors but also brings significant economic benefits to the region. We are delighted to once again support Eddie and his team in hosting The Outing 2025 and in their bid to host EuroPride in the Mid-West Region in three years’ time,” added Ms. Ronan.
The Outing 2025 takes place at The Inn, Dromoland, Newmarket-On-Fergus, County Clare, on Valentine’s Weekend from Friday, 14th February to Sunday, 16th February.
Pre-deceased by his parents Alice and Mick, nephew Derek O’Brien, sister-in-law Eleanor O’Reilly; Mr McCullagh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, while in the care of staff at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Stephanie, daughter Ciara, sons Michael and Sean, son-in-law Dan, grandchildren Sienna and Connal, sister Maggie (O’Brien), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr McCullagh, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended McCullagh and O’Brien families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Mr Scott passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family while in the care of staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Helene and son David, daughter-in-law Ae, sisters Judy and Eileen, brother-in-law Tom, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and great friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Scott, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Scott family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
“Helene and David would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of the staff in Marlay Nursing Home and to Dr. Andrew Cody for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Walter during his time with them. And also to the paramedics and staff in St Vincent’s Hospital.”
Every so often the lyrics of a song, its music and vocal quality, pleasantly, makes those little hairs on the back of your neck stand up; such is the song hereunder.
Lyrics: American singer, songwriter and musician Vince Grant Gill. Vocals:Vince Gill and American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer Alison Krauss.
Whenever You Come Around.
Face of an angel, pretty eyes that shine, I lie awake at night wishing you were mine. Standin’ here holding the biggest heartache in town, Whenever you come around. I get weak in the knees and I lose my breath. I try to speak but the words won’t come I’m so scared to death, When you smile that smile, the world turns upside down, Whenever you come around. I feel so helpless I feel just like a kid, What is it about you that makes me keep my feelings hid. I wish I could tell you, but the words can’t be found, Whenever you come around. I get weak in the knees and I lose my breath, I try to speak but the words won’t come I’m so scared to death, When you smile that smile, the world turns upside down, Whenever you come around. I get weak in the knees and I lose my breath, I try to speak but the words won’t come I’m so scared to death, And when you smile that smile, the world turns upside down, Whenever you come around. And when you smile that smile, The world turns upside down, Whenever you come around. Whenever you come around. END
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