Drogheda Independent

1 day ago | independent.ie | Sarah Ping

Ultra-swimmer inspired by Thor actor Chris Hemsworth to take on Iceland swimUltra-swimmer Ross Edgley was inspired by Chris Hemsworth as Thor to take on a swim around the whole of Iceland (James Appleton/BMW)An ultra-swimmer has said he was inspired by actor Chris Hemsworth’s role as Nordic God Thor to take on a mammoth swim around Iceland.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Diarmuid Sheehan

There’s a sense that Cork and Limerick are out in front of the chasing pack right now, there’s every chance they could meet again a couple of times this summerJust days away now from one of the most eagerly anticipated games of hurling in years. Cork v Limerick in the Munster Championship when both sides are on an upward curve has the senses tingling all over the country.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Tanya Sweeney

Buy from the retail behemoths and you’re probably helping a billionaire buy his latest yacht – but it seems the ‘Hollywood effect’ of hearing about these brands in American movies for decades is making us undervalue homegrown businessesGiven our form with similar foodstuffs from the USA, it’s fairly safe to assume that our interest will be more than a little piqued when Taco Bell opens in Ireland later this summer.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Azmia Riaz

Payroll and HR service SD Worx Ireland surveyed 1,000 employees in Ireland to find that while 21pc of employees admitted to misusing the policies themselves, 40pc said their teams at work were faced with staff shortages due to growing absenteeism. “This suggests that employees are not owning up to it, or their colleagues are overly suspicious,” the report said.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Brian Keogh

But the new world No 10 has hauled himself off the canvas, and he’s confident that a big week is just around the corner. While a soggy Quail Hollow might not be the scene of his next win, he’s ready to come out swinging again in this week’s PGA Championship. “Look, I’ll be completely honest with you,” said Lowry, who has broken 70 just twice in 28 rounds at Quail Hollow. “I wish we were at a venue that suits my game a little bit better.