© 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone The Galician property developer Grupo Dismare is expanding its presence in the popular tourist municipality of Mogán the company is currently constructing an exclusive development of ten luxury villas in the area of Tauro Each villa is expected to sell for around €900,000 and will feature a private infinity pool and two gardens offering high-end amenities for discerning buyers in the Motor Grande neighbourhood of Puerto Rico Grupo Dismare is developing a residential complex comprising 159 apartments the project stands out for its sustainable approach involving the redevelopment of an abandoned building All apartments will include private terraces and be arranged across low-rise blocks adapted to the hillside terrain Residents of the complex will benefit from a wide range of facilities with 95% purchased by local Canaries based buyers Grupo Dismare is expanding its footprint to Lanzarote where it is working on the conversion of a tourist apartment complex in Yaiza into residential use ExpandHebron Village Board Trustee Mark Mogan (Janelle Walker) Citing health concerns, Hebron Village Trustee Mark Mogan on Tuesday resigned his position on the Village Board according to an email from Village President Robert Shelton Shelton sent an email to the remaining five trustees informing them of the departure and adding that he would “be pursuing a replacement” for Morgan “If the right individual makes an appearance I would immediately consider bringing them in and filling the spot,” Shelton told the Northwest Herald If he found a candidate “that would be best for the village and for the overall health of the town Two of the current trustees Shelton has appointed to the board said it may be inappropriate for Shelton to do so The one-term village president is facing two opponents in the upcoming April 1 elections: former Village President Frank Beatty and newcomer Steven Morris if [Shelton] is not reelected and is not the village president” to name Mogan’s replacement I am OK with sitting on a board with five members instead of six.” Trustee Dawn Mikarski agreed that Shelton should wait until the April 1 election results are in “I would like to give that to the next [village president] even if it is Robert,” she said Milarski’s seat is one of three up for election Current Trustee Jonathan Mindham is also up and newcomer Edward Gentry rounds out the three open seats Mogan’s seat is not up this election cycle said Shelton has every right to name Mogan’s replacement “That is his job to replace trustees when the resign or leave,” Shepherd said “They would have to stay on for two years and go to the next election.” is the only one not originally appointed by Shelton it would be the seventh time Shelton has placed a trustee on the dais in four years Mogan had left the board in 2017 following his loss to Kimmy Martinez for the the village president role Shelton then appointed Stevens following the resignation of another trustee Then, in September 2022, trustees Patricia Peterson, James Lange and Sandra Drevalas resigned, citing either Shelton’s leadership or his cuts to the police department Knaack resigned in August after questions were raised by the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office about a possible 30-year-old felony conviction Mindham will be asked to pick up some of Mogan’s duties Mindham “has shown interest in the PD with his calls and discussions with Chief (Peter) Goldman,” Shelton wrote Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – A thrilling day of racing at Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria marked by a career-best win for Will Draper (GBR) and a successful defence of her 2024 title by Marta Lagownik (POL) in 3:42:05 and 4:13:28 respectively Conditions were perfect for the 1.9km swim off Anfi Beach with Spanish athlete Joan Riexach Abril leading out of the water in 22:43 closely followed by a large group that included the likes of Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) Ognjen Stojanović (SER) and Luis Buttrick (GBR) Out on the bike and it was fast and furious What started off as a big lead group of 15 slowly whittled down to five led by Brownlee and including Tom Vaelen (BEL) Victor Alexandre (BEL) and Dries Matthys (BEL) A super fast transition saw Draper head out onto the run with a good 20 second gap with Alexandre and Vaelen chasing Brownlee was around a minute down in fourth It wasn’t long until Brownlee had run up into second There was no change from this point with Draper taking the win of his career in 3:42:05 Brownlee as runner-up in 3:44:29 and Stojanović finishing off the podium in 3:44:46 It was my second time here so I knew how I could plan the race and potentially win and I’m glad that I executed that today,” said Draper “I came out of the water with a deficit and I had to ride my own race and make my way to the front but I held on on the run to take my first victory!” Daisy Davies (GBR) led out of the water with a clear lead in 25:04 over 1:40 behind with Jean Collonge (FRA) in third Davies maintained her lead on the bike while behind her the battle played out Anne Sophie Pierre (FRA) made up a more than three-minute deficit to finally take the lead in the final stages of the bike it was Davies who headed out on the run first running into second and slowly chipping away at Davies’ lead the lead was hers but she was not home and dry at one point reducing the gap to just 15 seconds with Pierre coming in second in 4:14:07 with Davies rounding the podium in 4:16:00 I for sure didn’t expect it!” said Lagownik “It was pretty challenging but I did it It was hard mentally as well but I tried to push as hard as I can and every lap I was hoping they don’t catch me!” For full results, visit https://toptime.live/resultados/challenge-mogan-gran-canaria-2025/ For further information, visit www.challenge-grancanaria.com View all Releases by Submit Press Release Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121   Phone: (858) 876-4705 (c) 2025 Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121   Phone: (858) 876-4705 More than 45 professional triathletes are set to race at Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria on Saturday the event takes place in Anfi del Mar on the Spanish island and opens the European season for the international Challenge Family series This year’s race draws participants from over 20 nationalities across Europe The UK once again provides one of the largest contingents with additional strong representation from Spain Athletes from the United States and South Africa have also joined the start list 21km run) has attracted confirmed names including Jonathan Brownlee and South Africa’s Matt Kaminer are also set to race Short distance and relay formats are also included on the schedule The race is backed by local and regional authorities Turismo Gran Canaria and Turismo Islas Canarias as well as the Canary Islands Triathlon Federation www.challenge-grancanaria.com This website is using 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Kicked Donegal’s last score himself Comfortable against Garland defensively and alert to doubling up on McCarthy Stephen McMenamin: The kind of no-nonsense defender suited to a battle with Andrew Woods Didn’t have a huge pile to do but what he did All the action from Donegal v Monaghan at Clones Few defensive players have the potency to put Stephen O’Hanlon on the back foot the way he did Ryan McHugh: Dropped right in as sweeper when Donegal lost the ball ending up at centre-forward on a lot of restarts Nasty gash to the shin forced him off briefly but came back out after half-time Brendan McCole: A sign of how they respected Micheal Bannigan that McCole was drafted out to six to pick him up Did really well for a long time and it was only after a reshuffle that Bannigan really came into it Ciaran Moore: Not as effective as he’s been at times over the last month Defensively he was pretty untroubled in his battle with Ciaran McNulty Hugh McFadden: Normally there are always moments of McFadden influence when he plays but the game just went past him for once Michael Langan: Asked to sit for most of the last 18 months Kicked four points from play and constantly attacked the line Read more: Monaghan player ratings STAR MAN: Ciaran Thompson: Kicked 0-5 (including one two-pointer). His finishing was top drawer. But he gave so much more as well, from his kickout work to a brilliant block on Gary Mohan. Big game. 8.5 Daire Ó Baoill: Started off really well and poked holes for two early scores. Had a bit of tagging to do on Conor McCarthy that occupied him. Faded out of it. 6.5 Shane O’Donnell: Broke a lot of lines and was there at the genesis of so many of Donegal’s scores, for which he’ll get virtually no credit. Couple of loose passes too. 7 Patrick McBrearty: Made Donegal’s kicking game stick well but a lot of his then became very deep. The net result was just one point, but he’ll be happy with his overall play. 6.5 Michael Murphy: Played deep and made a lot of hard, lung-bursting runs, the type we maybe wondered if he still had in him. Early two-point free and one point from play was his lot but pulled a good few strings in the first half before Kieran Duffy took a bit of control. 6.5 Conor O’Donnell: Didn’t happen for O’Donnell at all. Gave away two sloppy possessions in the dying minutes of the first half and got hooked at the break. 5.5 Oisin Gallen: Out of sorts. Good early score but thereafter kept losing the ball to O’Toole in contact. 5.5 Jason McGee: His introduction coincided with Donegal regaining control of the game. 6 Jamie Brennan: Very good again. Will be unfortunate if he isn’t moved up the pecking order next week. 7 Odhran McFadden-Ferry: Not on long enough to be rated. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd \n 50% off to celebrate the 2025 Ulster Championship For unmatched insights and expert commentary Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria in Spain is heading towards a new record for the number of professional triathletes at its next race on April 26 the Gran Canaria event has one of the largest pro athlete line-ups in the international Challenge Family series which opens the Challenge Family season in Europe is continuing to build its roster of triathlon stars including the likes of British triathlete Jonathan Brownlee who returns this year after debuting in Mogán in 2022 Also among the confirmed participants for 2025 are Sam Wordley (UK); Sergio López (Spain); Heleen Moes (Netherlands); Vanessa Pereira (Portugal); and Ben Akin (UK) Others among the roster of elite triathletes are: Corentin Chouvelon (France); Joao Pereira (Portugal); Matt Kaminer (South Africa) representing the colours of the Canary Islands as a local professional the Tenerife native is the first Canarian professional to confirm her spot in Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria the race where she made her debut as an elite triathlete Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria will be held at Anfi del Mar beach with two race formats: the short-distance competition The middle-distance race features 1.9km swimming more than 26% of the triathletes will travel to the island from Great Britain Among the nationalities with the most athletes for 2025 representing 23% of the confirmed athletes while 15% of the participants will come from Germany Other registered athletes are from the Netherlands bringing together athletes from about 20 countries Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria is made possible thanks to the support of the Mogán Town Hall the Cabildo of Gran Canaria through Turismo Gran Canaria and the Insular Sports Institute with the collaboration of the Government of the Canary Islands through Turismo Islas Canarias and its Ministry of Territorial Policy as well as the Canary Islands Triathlon Federation (Fecantri) A new cash payment system for renting sunbeds and parasols has been launched on the beaches of El Perchel, Puerto Rico, and Playa de Mogán, according to an announcement from the Mogán Town Council. The service has been available since last Friday and is designed to offer beachgoers greater flexibility when paying for their sunbeds. The system is based on newly installed totems, machines that resemble and operate like parking metres. Each beach is equipped with one or more of these devices. Users simply select the service they require, pay the corresponding fee, and receive a printed ticket, which they must keep during their stay. However, in addition to the totems, users can still pay with a bank card directly to the sunbed attendants, who carry portable card readers. Willy García, the Councillor for Beaches, visited the El Perchel totem on Monday and explained the reasoning behind the update. "Until now, payment has only been available by card due to security concerns. However, many beachgoers have been requesting the option to pay in cash. After evaluating different options, we decided on these payment machines." The new system aims to improve convenience and accessibility for both residents and tourists, enhancing the overall beach experience in one of Gran Canaria’s most popular coastal areas. The tax is to help upkeep infrastructure and allievate tax increases on its permanent residents I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A town in Gran Canaria has announced they are introducing a tourist tax for visitors staying in the area with the profits being reinvested into the local tourism industry and infrastructure Authorities in Mogán, a town 93 kilometres outside the capital, Las Palmas, and one of the best beach resorts across the Canary Islands said on Thursday they plan to approve the tax in a plenary session on 12 December The fee will be set at €0.15 per person per day for those staying at a tourist establishment. Mogán City Council said the profits will be used exclusively to finance activities services or infrastructure in the popular tourist area as well as promote tourism in the municipality depending on the costs derived from tourist activity foreseen in the council’s budget said that the tax policy will be brought to the plenary session next week but will be enacted sometime in January 2025 The council said it will become the first tax in Spain at a municipal level autonomous tourist taxes have been applied in the Balearic Islands and Catalonia for overnight stays The tax will extend to those staying in tourist accommodation within the municipality it will be the owners of these properties that must pay the tax to the Mogán Town Hall for six-month periods This is due to local councils not having the power to impose overnight stay taxes so it will be imposed as a charge for local services instead The level of the tax arose from a study that looked at which services and activities had been underfunded and affected by the amounts of tourism the area received The tax amount was then calculated by dividing this number by how much was being generated by tourists visiting the area and setting the price according to roughly how much each person was costing the area per day Bueno said in a press conference last week that this rate is born from the “disgust of having to bear the economic overexertion” that the local administration has to make “to maintain services public spaces and tourist infrastructures in optimal conditions and also to be able to create new ones and adapt to the demands and preferences of tourists to continue being a competitive destination.” while also preserving and improving residential areas,” she added The council said that the benefits generated by tourism across the whole of the archipelago – which is around 35.5 per cent of its GDP or amounting to €20m (£16.56m) in 2023 – do not revert back to the tourist municipalities "This situation leads us to be underfunded" Bueno pointed out stating that Mogán has now decided to take "a firm step to seek extra funding" that will allow "reducing or ending the budget deficit derived from tourism action." The mayor added that tax currently comes only from residents in the area but it is not just them who enjoy Mogán’s public services as 44.75 per cent of the total population of the municipality are tourists who stay in Mogán The objective is that “the tourists who stay in the municipality contribute to paying what proportionally corresponds to them for the services and activities they enjoy during their stay.” “Under no circumstances do we want the residents to assume all the tax pressure through an increase in rates.” “Mogán does not turn its back on tourism but quite the opposite We embrace it and expect it with quality services,” Bueno added For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"iStock-1371466343.jpg","description":"Landscape with Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria island, Spain","caption":"The area of Mogán in Gran Canaria is a popular tourist town, attracting thousands per year to its beach resorts The area of Mogán in Gran Canaria is a popular tourist town, attracting thousands per year to its beach resorts Ben Slager is the CEO and co-founding partner of Mogan Daniels Slager, a corporate boutique in Vancouver. Canadian Lawyer recently recognized his firm as one of the Top Corporate Boutiques in Canada For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about why he founded his firm and chose to focus on fixed-fee structures how he structures deal teams to enhance efficiency and why the entrepreneurial spirit guides his approach to leadership and serving clients This episode can also be found on our CL Talk podcast homepage which includes links to follow CL Talk on all the major podcast providers I originally planned to be a litigator but had an early epiphany that I preferred putting deals together rather than tearing contracts apart where I worked in their corporate M&A group I quickly realized that M&A aligned with my interests and decided to focus on that area especially as a junior or senior associate or a junior partner I had specific ideas about how a corporate M&A firm should operate so I decided to move to a smaller platform where I could have more say people were familiar with the individual names – Mogan and Slager – but not with what our firm stood for or how our approach to M&A differed We quickly set out to distinguish ourselves with a strong entrepreneurial focus being active investors with entrepreneurial mindsets we implemented a fixed fee for M&A services something a few firms had tried but failed to sustain We also restructured the M&A process by using more senior professionals and fewer juniors creating efficiencies and a different deal team architecture many firms relied on large teams of junior staff partly for training and partly because it increases the total billable hours Offering a fixed fee for M&A services is challenging and requires a sustainable approach which we've developed through years of experience and numerous deals we assess 12 or 13 key elements for each deal such as whether there are audited financial statements or who the opposing counsel is While I can't reveal all the factors we consider The initial motivation for offering a fixed fee was to bring more peace to the M&A process by eliminating the anxiety clients often feel about receiving a large unexpected legal bill at the end of a deal we become a line item in our clients' financial models like M&A advisors or investment bankers This approach leads to more frequent communication with clients during the deal as they feel secure knowing their legal costs are fixed we often learn about potential issues earlier in the process This early awareness helps avoid last-minute surprises There are only a couple of industries we don't work in These founders might have spent decades building their businesses and are now selling through an auction process often with the emotional stress of parting with something they’ve nurtured but the process of selling a "child" and moving on to the next venture brings its own challenges representing private equity groups and family offices which are typically entrepreneurial and highly acquisitive our firm’s DNA has been deeply rooted in this entrepreneurial spirit It’s like branding in that it’s more about what others perceive than what I say it is after two years in a leadership role following significant restructuring at MDS I’d describe my style as entrepreneurial centralizing decision-making and encouraging real-time feedback rather than relying on formal empowering my team by trusting them to think independently and valuing their input even though I’m naturally a bit of a perfectionist and control oriented I believe in allowing room for the complexities of life and understanding that people’s personal circumstances can impact their work This people-first approach remains important to me even in an era increasingly influenced by AI The legal profession is generally slow to adopt new technologies, with only a few firms and individuals on the margins being early adopters. This cautious approach is beneficial, as demonstrated by a recent case where a lawyer used AI for litigation leading to significant errors and embarrassment I view AI as being in its "toddler stage" and not yet ready for the kind of complex intentional work we do in corporate M&A and venture capital our AI subcommittee recently spoke with a Canadian company developing an AI-driven pricing model for deals we realized that by sharing our pricing strategies we were contributing to their language model essentially giving away proprietary knowledge This highlighted that AI is not yet applicable to our work I acknowledge that AI will become more relevant in the future one significant disruptor in M&A has been the introduction of representation and warranty insurance it's become prevalent in the last eight years 50-60 percent of deals over $25 million include this insurance simplifying the process by eliminating the need for complex indemnities and escrows This has made certain deals easier to execute although it has removed some of the intellectual challenges involved in structuring deals While we're exploring technology to improve efficiency such as virtual access to corporate records and deal-closing software like Closing Folders these tools haven't significantly changed the M&A process Apart from representation and warranty insurance there hasn’t been a major technological shift in how real-time negotiated deals are conducted in the past 15 years The market has undergone significant changes over the last two and a half years especially with rising interest rates and the post-pandemic environment investors are delaying enterprise valuations due to ongoing uncertainty opting for instruments like convertible debt and SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) instead These tools defer pricing discussions until a larger financing event occurs We've also seen a significant drop in valuations deals that were priced at $50-70 million pre-money in 2020-2021 even with just $2-3 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) with $5 million enterprises generating $500,000 to $1 million in ARR there's been a noticeable increase in earn-outs with some reaching as high as 30 percent of the deal's value Earn-outs are being used in 40-50 percent of deals to bridge valuation gaps between what sellers believe their businesses are worth and what buyers are willing to pay Deals are also taking longer to close with the exception of this past June when the capital gains tax rate changed Deals are averaging 30-40 percent more time due to increased due diligence and a more cautious approach from buyers This contrasts sharply with the rapid pace and "irrational exuberance" of 2020 and 2021 We certainly need junior and intermediate lawyers on our deal teams as their concentrated experience in M&A often surpasses that of lawyers at other firms with the same years of practice a lawyer with four or five years of experience here may have the M&A expertise of someone with eight or nine years because of the volume of deals we handle I initially wanted to be a litigator with aspirations of becoming a judge I realized that corporate law was more aligned with my nature as a peacemaker rather than someone who looks for vulnerabilities and gaps I often advise young lawyers to consider their own nature and find an area of law that aligns with it Understanding what causes you stress and where you thrive is key to choosing a sustainable career path I stress the importance of speaking the language of M&A which is closely tied to accounting and business valuation a lawyer may only become a good corporate lawyer but never a great one Developing a functional level of literacy in these areas is essential for building a strong foundation I also advise young lawyers to be aware of the areas of law that may be disrupted by AI I recommend focusing on developing emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal skills as these create a protective moat against the advancing technologies in our profession Receiving recognition was a meaningful internal validation for us we were insecure as founders despite believing in our novel model We knew that large national or US firms seeking M&A counsel in Canada might not take a chance on a small This insecurity drove us to work harder and build stronger discipline around pricing we realized that maintaining a bit of that insecurity is healthy – it keeps us motivated to strive for excellence and deliver deals with greater intelligence it also reminded us not to rest on our laurels but to keep pushing forward https://www.donegallive.ie/section/1196/advertise-with-us All the latest breaking local news from Donegal Keep up to date with the latest sports news Read the latest crime and court news from Donegal County Donegal - Donegal Live Donegal Now Donegal Democrat Donegal Post Donegal Peoples Press Finn Valley Inishowen Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland Find whats happening in and around 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Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie Stuck miles out in the Atlantic Ocean off the north African coast it may be the third-largest island in the Canaries archipelago is very much Spanish in every way from its language and deliciously fresh cuisine to its glorious architecture Here the mercury rarely dips below 20°C / 68°F at any time of the year and if you’ve spent the winter months training in cold then starting your race season with an epic middle distance in the warm April sunshine is surely a no brainer Away from the cruise ships and nightlife of the capital Las Palmas the peaceful fishing town of Mogan on the south west coast hosts the Canaries only international triathlon and one of the first European races of the season With its vertiginous mountain backdrop on the bike a swim and run courses based in a beach resort and paella on the post-race menu it will feel more like a holiday than a triathlon Mogán has become a sporting mecca for both amateur athletes and pro teams eager to escape the cold weather back home and train and race in near perfect conditions It has everything a triathlete could wish for – guaranteed sun both flat and mountainous roads and trails in addition to apartments and hotels equipped with pools and gyms unsurprisingly you can easily fly to Gran Canaria from all major European cities Once you’ve landed at Gran Canaria airport Puerto de Mogan is 55km away – about 40 minutes – so you can hop on the hourly public bus The Challenge race village is based around the Anfi del Mar beach resort in Playa de Mogan where everything happens from registration briefings and prize ceremonies as well as the Tri Expo with the start and finish lines within 200 metres The popular holiday destination has accommodation to suit all budgets from guesthouses self-catering apartments to villas and five star hotels all a short distance from the race village You’ll find one or two bed apartments at discounted rates for competitors at the Anfi del Mar and Anfi Tauro the official race hotel a few minutes away with free shuttle buses But throughout the town there are plenty of other full/half board or self catering hotels a stunning course and the ultimate excuse to escape the cold for a post-race vacation It’s hard to think of a reason not to add Challenge Mogan to your race calendar The course at Challenge Gran Canaria is spectacular – but challenging You’ll start your day with a beautifully calm swim in the sheltered bay before tackling plenty of sharp climbs and technical descents on the bike Your reward for all that climbing is some pretty spectacular scenery – and a pan flat run course to finish the day but it’s certainly the perfect way to put all your winter training into practice and start the season feeling strong there are definitely worst places to spend a few hours being a triathlete’s loyal supporter The swim and run all take place around the beach and marina so your friends and family can stand on the beach just metres away from the swim start and offer last-minute words of encouragement before you take the plunge Then they can take things very easy in one of the many bars and restaurants that line the route or find themselves a nice sun lounger to cheer you on from while they soak up the rays Watching the bike leg might be slightly trickier as the coastal road is closed to traffic but there will be a good atmosphere at the aid station a short walk from the race village and they’ll get to cheer you eight times on the four loops Quite frankly you’d be loco to not stay on for a post-race holiday – 4 million tourists can’t be wrong The decent network of buses and ferries make it easy to explore Gran Canaria’s diverse landscape from the sandy beaches and dunes to its pretty Or keep things low-key and hang out in pretty Puerto de Mogán known as the Little Venice of Gran Canaria with its network of canals crossed by bridges connecting the yacht marina and fishing harbour Its sheltered bay with soft white sand – imported from the Caribbean – and watersport facilities make it family friendly The kids will love the dolphin watching cruises and if you’re not claustrophobic try an underwater tour on a yellow submarine Back on dry land enjoy wandering through the old village with its narrow churches and historic houses covered in colourful bougainvillea visit the weekly market for artisan food and souvenirs or just watch the sunset with a beer or cocktail in one of the marina bars Canarian food is usually sizzling meat on the grill or simply prepared fresh Atlantic fish You won’t get fresher fish than at Restaurante Cofradia de Pescadores on the quayside run by the local fisherman who land their catch just feet away honest course and perfect to enjoy a sunny beach holiday afterwards - Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria is definitely one for the bucket list for the whole family More event inspiration with our Let's Race.. The decomposed body of a woman has been found in a cave in the municipality of Mogán, in Gran Canaria. The body, which showed no signs of violence, was located in a hard-to-reach area, prompting an investigation by the Judicial Police Team of the Guardia Civil to determine why the woman ended up in such a remote location. The woman, who was of foreign origin, had been dead for several days before emergency services recovered her body. The discovery was made late on Sunday by an Italian couple who were walking in the area. They immediately alerted the authorities upon finding the body. Emergency teams, including firefighters and the Canary Islands Emergency and Rescue Group (GES), were deployed to the scene on Monday to carry out the difficult recovery operation. The body was found between the neighbourhoods of El Cercado and El Guirre, on a mountainside in the Mogán Valley. The rescue effort involved firefighters from the Gran Canaria Emergency Consortium based in Puerto Rico and a GES helicopter, which was ultimately used to airlift the body from the challenging terrain. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the body in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating that the woman had been deceased for several days. The body was discovered among rocks, and inside a nearby cave, rescuers found personal belongings, suggesting that the woman may have spent some time in the area. While the body showed no signs of violence, the circumstances of her presence in such an isolated spot remain unclear. After locating the body, the rescue team wrapped the remains in a shroud before the GES helicopter lifted them out of the area. The Guardia Civil has now identified the woman and launched an investigation to understand why her body was found in such an inaccessible location and how she died. The focus will be on determining the events leading up to her death and whether there are any underlying factors that need further investigation. Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG Peadar Mogan is this week's GAA.ie Footballer of the Week The public has voted Peadar Mogan this week’s GAA.ie Footballer of the Week The Donegal defender received 5,527 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Kerry’s David Clifford (4,951) and Galway’s Rob Finnerty (3,569) Corner-back Peadar Mogan was outstanding for Donegal in their Ulster SFC quarter-final victory over Monaghan He did his defensive duties with typical tenacity and also bombed forward to score four fine points David Clifford saved Kerry from what would have been a shock defeat to Cork in the Munster SFC semi-final with his nine points Rob Finnerty produced a scintillating display of clinical finishing for Galway in their Connacht SFC victory over Roscommon as she scored eight points Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page Kerry impress in Electric Ireland Munster MFC win over Cork9 hours ago Tipp beat Clare in Electric Ireland Munster MFC Phase 1 Final13 hours ago Referees named for Ulster and Leinster SFC Finals20 hours ago Kevin McStay expecting positive Mayo response1 days ago Official Sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Official Sponsors of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship "Audrey is really making a name for herself in protest law." "A junior with thorough and insightful knowledge of human rights and protest law." She has not conceded defeat and I have never seen such dedication from a barrister.” who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to publicly funded work and ensuring access to justice for all She leaves no stone unturned in both the preparation and presentation of her cases.” “It is refreshing to work with a young assiduous lawyer who is willing to drop everything for her clients.” “Working with survivors of trafficking is delicate work that requires a great deal of patience Audrey has all these qualities and was able to immediately put my vulnerable and nervous clients at ease and help them understand the complex legal proceedings they had found themselves in.” “Audrey has striven to bridge the gap of criminal matters and legal policy and we have seen she has a holistic approach to representing her clients.” Audrey Cherryl Mogan is a criminal defence and human rights barrister with experience in serious complex cases Audrey is also sought after for her expertise in protest law and the criminalisation of refugees and asylum seekers Her background in international armed conflict and asylum makes her well-qualified to advise on these matters within a criminal context She has successfully represented clients at all levels including the High Court and Appellate Courts Audrey is a trusted junior with the ability to put even the most vulnerable clients at ease She undertakes detailed and meticulous preparation of large complex cases and is a particularly persuasive jury advocate She acts in cases involving serious violence and has developed particular expertise in defending cases involving small boats and other situations where asylum seekers and immigrants have been criminalised due to their status Audrey has appeared in court at all levels from the youth court to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) she successfully overturned the conviction of a young prospective lawyer in the ‘Manchester 10’ case which gained significant media and community attention due to the use of racialised gang evidence Birmingham Crown CourtLed junior representing the defendant charged at the top of the chain in the sale of a wholesale quantity of cocaine and firearms Luton Crown CourtLed junior representing the defendant charged with conspiracy to supply multiple kilos of cocaine and the kidnapping of a co-conspirator Led legal arguments on the exclusion of late-served material Chelmsford Crown CourtRepresented the defendant in a highly publicised 11-handed drugs conspiracy to supply wholesale amounts of cocaine Wood Green Crown CourtDefendant acquitted of section 18 grievous bodily harm following a widely reported stabbing outside Scala Nightclub in King’s Cross Wood Green Crown CourtYoung defendant charged with serious section 18 grievous bodily harm (stabbing) and multiple counts of witness intimidation including an exhaustive review of the authorities on sentencing children and young people resulted in the defendant being sentenced to a Community Order Inner London Crown CourtDefendant charged in a complex multi-handed conspiracy to commit armed robbery where the prosecution offered no evidence following legal argument Guildford Crown CourtYoung defendant charged with two counts of kidnapping and five counts of breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Orders Pursued evidence that the defendant was unfit to plead and was subsequently appointed as advocate to represent them counts were reduced to attempted kidnapping and two breaches The defendant was given a s.37 Mental Health Act Order with a s.41 restriction Isleworth Crown CourtDefendant entered guilty pleas to a series of offences of harassment and threats to kill over prison video link whilst self-representing Raised issues of mental health and intoxication and significant evidential issues in relation to the evidence of threats to kill in detailed written and oral submissions The application to vacate the guilty plea to threats to kill was granted Wood Green Crown CourtDefendant acquitted of coercive controlling behaviour Required sensitive cross-examination of an 11-year-old witness Central Criminal CourtRepresented the defendant previously convicted of offences of preparation of acts of terrorism against the London Stock Exchange for failure to comply with notification requirements including financial information and phones Manchester Crown CourtInstructed to represent the defendant charged under s.12(1A) of the Terrorism Act 2000 in relation to a speech at a Palestine Solidarity protest following the events of October 7 This is one of the first prosecutions under this legislation raising complex issues relating to the scope of freedom of expression in the context of terrorism legislation Canterbury Crown CourtDarfuri asylum seeker charged with offences of assisting unlawful immigration and illegal entry contrary to sections 25 and 24(D1) of the Immigration Act 1971 Served detailed abuse of process submissions Canterbury Crown CourtAudrey is currently instructed to represent a defendant charged with offences of illegal entry under section 24(D1) of the Immigration Act 1971 Lewes Crown CourtYoung defendant charged with offences under sections 1 and 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 namely facilitating travel for the purposes of exploitation and requiring a person to commit forced labour The defendant himself had been exploited since the age of 13 The only counsel to make detailed legal submissions on the prosecution’s failure to consider the defendant’s own circumstances and comply with their domestic and international obligations After detailed written abuse of process submissions Woolwich Crown CourtDefendant acquitted after trial relying on a s.45 Modern Slavery Act defence Basildon Crown CourtYouth defendant charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs Following successful section 78 PACE applications to exclude evidence and service of abuse of process submissions the prosecution offered no evidence against the client Portsmouth Crown CourtYouth defendant charged with multiple counts of supplying class A drugs Successful applications to vacate trial dates to await a conclusive grounds decision Detailed submissions led to the prosecution offering no evidence Audrey regularly appears at the appellate level and has been involved in guideline cases and high-profile cases that have garnered significant media attention Audrey is ranked in Chambers & Partners for Protest Law and is a sought-after junior in a range of high-profile cases in the Crown Court and Appellate Courts She has successfully represented the co-founder of Palestine Action those involved in the Bibby Stockholm protests and individuals charged with violent disorder and riot arising from Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests Audrey is a director at Black Protest Legal Support an organisation formed in the wake of the BLM protests of 2020 and has spoken on protest rights on podcasts Audrey is instructed both as a led junior and independently in complex paper-heavy serious fraud and money laundering cases Her exceptional attention to detail makes her highly sought after Audrey has experience representing vulnerable child defendants particularly those in care and with mental health issues She has represented a number of child defendants in both the Crown Court and on certificates for counsel in the youth court and is regularly instructed to defend children who show indications of being victims of trafficking and modern slavery Audrey has in-depth knowledge of European and international human rights law gained through ten years in the NGO sector She was appointed as the 2020/2021 Griffins Barrow Cadbury Trust Fellow in joint partnership with Cambridge University where she is undertaking research on trafficking and modern slavery Audrey has spoken on the issue of indefinite detention of children at Garden Court’s seminar on child rights and has been funded by the Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Migrant Children to undertake pre-litigation research on a number of issues that overlap crime and immigration Audrey is regularly instructed to act in civil actions against the police injunctions and contempt of court where they arise from a protest context Audrey has acted in possession orders where university encampments in solidarity with Palestine were cleared Audrey worked for 10 years in the human rights NGO sector in child rights genocide prevention and European human rights law She has an MSc in Human Rights and International Law from the London School of Economics (LSE) and continues to be instructed to advise on campaigns that raise human rights and civil liberties issues within a criminal context Audrey was funded by the Strategic Legal Fund to undertake research with Commons Legal on the racist and prejudicial nationality requirement in the criminal courts which led to the scrapping of the requirement in May 2021 Audrey worked for four years at the Genocide Prevention NGO Audrey oversaw communications at the Kigali Genocide Memorial which included liaising with government officials international ambassadors and the business community in Rwanda and working within the Legislative Drafting Department of the Ministry of Justice during the Rwandan transfer of prisoners from Arusha Audrey also conducted the preliminary research and wrote the initial draft for the new Draft Law on Discrimination and an explanatory white paper for Parliament Audrey worked on conflict issues in Sudan related to the Darfuri genocide Audrey was awarded funding by the LSE to conduct field research in Sri Lanka a year after the end of the war focusing on disappearances and arguing for a more robust legal personality for NGOs in war zones Audrey was a Legal Project Manager at the European human rights law charity where she advised foreign nationals facing deportation and removal and provided training on free movement law She managed a strategic litigation project challenging Operation Nexus a joint deportation initiative between Home Office Immigration Enforcement and police forces across the UK (R (on the application of The AIRE Centre) v SSHD and Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis) and travelled to the refugee camps in France Italy and Greece to document the impact of the Dublin Regulation on asylum seekers in Europe Audrey accepts instructions in civil actions particularly those arising from protests and international crime and conflict matters Click here to see a list of recent notable cases This year marks 50 years of Garden Court Chambers winning ground-breaking cases of constitutional importance Audrey Cherryl Mogan was instructed by Zachary Whyte of Sperrin Law and co-defended with Dharsha Jegatheeswaran of 1 Pump Court and Jessica Atkinson of Hodge Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Protest Team represented one of the protestors instructed by Laura O’Brien and Raj Chada of Hodge Jones & Allen Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Law Team represented the protestor instructed by Rosie Worster of Commons Law Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of Garden Court Chambers represented Ademola Adedeji instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law The Manchester 10 Appeals against convictions and sentence was heard over two days with Garden Court's Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan leading the submissions They were instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of Garden Court Chambers represent Ademola Adedeji in the Court of Appeal instructed by Zachary Whyte of Sperrin Law Audrey joined Garden Court Chambers in 2018 including assisting in the peer review of their publication Sex Workers and the Law Audrey has nine years of experience working in human rights she also worked for the Ministry of Justice where she supported the drafters in developing discrimination laws and redrafting the genocide ideology law Audrey was awarded a grant by the London School of Economics to travel to Sri Lanka in 2010 to complete her dissertation on the human rights abuses committed during the civil war Wednesday 26 February 2025Garden Court Chambers & Online6.30pm-8pm Wednesday 20 November 2024Venue: UCL Faculty of Laws Tuesday 23 May 2023In-person5:30pm - 7:30pm (followed by a drinks reception) Thursday 30 June 2022Online5.30pm - 6.30pm All related events + View more awards Regulated by the Bar Standards Board Website by Swerve and Square Eye Ltd St Naul's and Donegal's Peadar Mogan was voted as the GAA.ie Player of the Week Peadar Mogan has been voted this week’s GAA.ie Footballer of the Week The Donegal defender received 5,527 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Kerry’s David Clifford (4,951) and Galway’s Rob Finnerty (3,569) played a starring role in Donegal's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Monaghan in Clones where the team managed by Jim McGuinness won out 0-23 to 0-21.  READ NEXT: Donegal's Ulster U-20 Football Championship final with Tyrone set for Owenbeg "Corner-back Peadar Mogan was outstanding for Donegal in their victory over Monaghan," GAA.ie said "He did his defensive duties with typical tenacity and also bombed forward to score four fine points." Mogan was one of five Donegal players who made the GAA.ie Team of the Week Michael Langan and Ciaran Thompson also getting the nod Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain The Canary Islands are taking their 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and councillors But tourist taxes are a rip off and we all know it Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish A dramatic police chase unfolded in Mogán on Sunday night when a 21-year-old man attempted to evade officers in a reckless bid to escape and in the wrong direction on several roads between Puerto Rico and Amadores when officers from the Mogán Local Police spotted the suspect behind the wheel along Avenida Mogán Recognising him from previous encounters and knowing he did not have a driving licence forcing vehicles to swerve and brake to avoid a collision The suspect's reckless actions did not stop there who had to jump out of the way to avoid being knocked over He then took an uphill one-way street in the wrong direction he entered another road going against the flow of traffic attempting risky overtakes before reaching a dead-end street where police had anticipated his path and blocked his way the suspect turned his car towards the police vehicle He then abandoned the car a few metres ahead and fled on foot across a field With support from several police patrols and two officers from the Guardia Civil the suspect was eventually found hiding behind bushes and was arrested Drugs Seized and Medical Assistance Provided the suspect began vomiting and had to be attended to by an ambulance from the Canary Islands Health Service he was transported to a health centre under police custody Once the necessary legal procedures were completed at the police station the suspect was transferred to the Guardia Civil’s main headquarters in Puerto Rico Further charges related to reckless driving has outshone some of the more famous holiday hotspots to be named the best resort in the Canary Islands based on the opinions of 1,000 British holidaymakers ranked 15 popular resorts on eight key criteria Puerto de Mogán secured the top spot with an impressive resort score of 90% surpassing all other destinations in the survey It was the only resort to receive five stars for accommodation alongside four-star ratings for food and drink It also scored three stars for peace and quiet beautiful place,” Puerto de Mogán charmed visitors with its picturesque marina Following closely behind was Playa Blanca in Lanzarote praised for its relaxed pace and child-friendly atmosphere received four stars for accommodation and three stars for food and drink with visitors commending its selection of quality restaurants Costa Adeje was celebrated for its high-quality beachfront hotels earning it a five-star rating for accommodation described as a “friendly” resort received four stars for accommodation and three stars for its beach was recommended for those seeking a blend of city life and beach relaxation earning four stars for accommodation and three stars for tourist attractions For travellers in search of peace and quiet Playa de Santiago in La Gomera proved to be a perfect choice it was the only resort to receive four stars for tranquillity described as an “unspoiled” haven provides a serene retreat for those looking to escape the crowds Playa del Inglés Falls to the Bottom of the Ranking Playa del Inglés in Gran Canaria received the lowest score of 61% despite its enduring popularity among British tourists Respondents described it as “too busy” and “too full of British tat,” with some feeling that it lacked a relaxing atmosphere some visitors continue to enjoy their time there “I always have a good time… I find the local people and visitors very welcoming.” stating: “The Canaries are beloved by Brits for their year-round sunshine but our research suggests holidaymakers prefer quieter resorts over the crowded package holiday hotspots.” travellers looking for an idyllic getaway in the Canary Islands may now reconsider their destination choices favouring peaceful charm over bustling tourist hubs after being caught driving under the influence of drugs The incident occurred just after midnight on 13th April on Avenida Tomás Roca Bosch in the popular tourist resort of Puerto Rico Local Police discovered several serious offences related to him which had an expired ITV (MOT certificate) and no valid insurance the driver tested positive for drugs and admitted to officers that he has never held a driving licence The situation escalated further when police found the man in possession of a 40-centimetre knife he now faces legal proceedings not only for road safety violations but also for breaching Spain’s Citizen Security Law The case highlights the importance of regular roadside checks in tourist zones and the potential dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers Authorities are continuing their investigation The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC) has lifted the suspension of the tourist tax in Mogán allowing the measure to come back into effect as of Thursday The decision follows legal arguments presented by the Mogán Town Council defending the tax’s legality and administrative feasibility The tax had initially been halted by precautionary measures requested by the Las Palmas Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs (FEHT) shortly after its introduction The business group claimed that the continued application of the levy could cause economic harm to the sector especially if the courts ultimately ruled against the tax stating that there are established tax mechanisms available to process any necessary refunds the court saw no justification to maintain the suspension while awaiting a final ruling on the matter The decision represents a significant win for the local council “Despite opposition from the hotelier’s association Mogán continues to move forward.” She defended the simplicity of the tax’s calculation and dismissed claims of excessive bureaucracy which had been central to the hotel sector’s objections originally designed to generate revenue from the growing number of tourists visiting the area remains a point of contention between the local government and the hospitality industry which continues to prepare legal challenges against its implementation Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 1955 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Ryan) Mogan and graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School Eileen continued her education and earned her nursing degree She became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for Weymouth Healthcare for many years Eileen retired in 2016 to help care for her brother in Washington State Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Robert C Kearney and his wife Tracey of South Boston Eileen was the loving grandmother of eight She was the dear sister of Joseph Mogan and his wife Donna of Quincy the late Edward Mogan and his surviving wife Margaret of Andover and the late Stephen Mogan and his surviving wife Judith of Kent Eileen is also survived by many loving nieces Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday Her funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday Eileen will be interred privately in Pine Hill Cemetery memorial contributions may be 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TTG Media Limited.Place of registration: England and Wales.Company number 08723341.Registered address: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, SE1 8HP Britons could be hit with new restrictions in Spain as Palma proposes new restrictions The High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC) cancelled the municipality's visitor levy just one day after it was introduced holidaymakers in Mogán would have had to pay 15 cents per night (around 13p) to stay in local tourist accommodations While this would have been a relatively small sum compared to other proposed taxes these extra costs add up over time for Britons abroad This is good news for holidaymakers who like to visit the tourist municipality A second holidaymaker who was full of praise following a trip to Playa de Mogán consequently dubbed it the "best resort in Gran Canaria" The suspension of the tax follows a legal challenge from the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs (FEHT) It argued that the ordinance for the tax was poorly written and included confusing terms that made it difficult to enforce The FEHT added that the tax would impose excessive administrative work on the hospitality sector and claimed that this goes against the principles of fairness and cost minimisation Judge Francisco José Gómez de Lorenzo-Cáceres ruled that the tax created "an inappropriate and disproportionate burden" on businesses The court determined that such a measure should have been regulated by a formal law rather than a local ordinance This ruling could represent a significant victory for the tourism sector in the popular holiday destination if not overturned Mogán City Council commented on the suspension of its tourist tax and confirmed it will be defending the levy the council stated: "In view of the precautionary suspension of the Fiscal Ordinance Regulating the Fee for Services and Activities Derived from Tourism Activities and the Sustainability Obligation the Mogán City Council is awaiting the formal ruling of the TSJC "The Mogán City Council has always been aware that this circumstance could occur when the local government is duly notified it will appear before a judge or court within three days to defend the aforementioned ordinance and to ensure that the precautionary suspension measures can be lifted." As authorities attempt to curb overtourism in Spain and mitigate its effects on residents, holidaymakers have faced new restrictions This, in addition to widespread anti-tourist sentiment, has prompted some Britons to boycott the destination Anti-tourist protests have swept Spain and the Canary Islands One GB News reader urged holidaymakers to "hit them where it hurts" by taking their money elsewhere Another claimed that "there are more welcoming places than Spanish islands these days" Britons have been met with anti-tourist sentiment in Spain and the Canary Islands over the past year, with shocking protests breaking out Tensions have increased as locals complained that mass tourism has put pressure on public services and water resources and encouraged the prioritisation of visitors over residents There have also been calls for more affordable housing as prices are driven up by an increase in purchasing properties for holiday rentals husband-and-wife duo Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan learned to bake kuih a pastry Anthony describes as having “a mochi-like texture made out of glutinous rice sticky rice and rice flour,” in their basement in Greenwich met in Singapore when they were working at the Four Seasons and although Tan is a French-trained pastry chef she never tried her hand at making kuih until COVID hit They started gifting batches of the traditional Southeast Asian pastry to family and friends so decided to post the delicacies on social media to give them away free of charge “We were making way too much and we ended up putting up a page on Instagram,” Anthony explained “And it just got popular and people started to share it and reach out.” decided to sell their sweet treats at a pop-up at the Coffee Project in the East Village they opened a storefront a block away at 333 East 9th Street they were invited to be part of the opening team of vendors at Urban Hawker a Singapore-inspired food center on West 50th Street whose concept was created by the late Anthony Bourdain many of whom are children of immigrants from Vietnam flock to the bakery from places as far as away Canada Other popular items on their menu include cakes such as calamansi passionfruit and pandan mille crepe which are made with ingredients like palm sugar who works full time as a managing partner and culinary director for the restaurant group Village Social Hospitality in Westchester and wakes up at 4:30 in the morning to help Tan run Lady Wong explained the meaning behind the patisserie’s name So it was supposed to be ‘Lady Ong,’ but when we put that together on paper A friend of ours was opening a restaurant here and we got invited to consult we were working with that consulting group and I left and ended up working for Jean Georges for almost four years Then I moved to my current position as culinary director/managing partner for a restaurant group She used to work at Wd-50 with Alex Stupak as a pastry cook then Village Social Hospitality group as pastry chef consultant I managed about five to six restaurants as our culinary director And I saw that day that the sales just dropped and nobody was really showing up to restaurants so we got to make a change.” So we shut down temporarily for two to six months in some locations Some locations reopened faster than others You started doing pop-ups to sell the pastries before you opened a storefront “Let’s just do this for fun,” from February until December 2021 We were doing them at the Coffee Project in the East Village once or twice a month The pop-up really took off overnight because we already had a sizable amount of people who wanted these types of pastries and we always had people around the block That’s how we started to work towards a storefront after that You opened a storefront in the East Village in 2022 We did the pop-ups a block away and when we wanted to establish a storefront we chose the East Village Customers try anything in the East Village I’m still running the restaurants and this is just on the side People reach out to you on Instagram to tell you they can’t find these sweets anywhere else I just can’t find this pandan flavor and ubes and some of these southeast Asian flavors.” They always come and say “Can you guys ship?” We get that until today In the morning we have to cut them into slices Either I drive myself or I have a driver that brings them Usually my wife goes back and picks up the kids The same day we opened up the Lady Wong storefront Anthony Bourdain’s team walked right into my front door and said “We want you to be there.” I loved Anthony Bourdain “I heard you are working on this project.” And the team responded to me and said “The project is really just in the initial stage The calamansi passionfruit cake is very popular among our customers If people are intimidated trying the traditional pastries We are also known for our pandan mille crepe and black sesame cake What are your future plans for the business A lot of people ask us to open on the West Coast To learn more, visit www.ladywong.com have arrested a 27-year-old man for drug trafficking and driving under the influence of cocaine The arrest occurred during a routine traffic control in Puerto Rico early yesterday morning (Sunday) resulting in the confiscation of 101 grams of cocaine The incident began just after 7:00am when officers observed a vehicle attempting to avoid the checkpoint by turning onto a side street The police pursued the car and stopped it shortly after which was later found to contain a white substance suspected to be cocaine weighing 101 grams (worth over €60,000) a subsequent drug test confirmed he was under the influence of cocaine Officers conducted a search of the suspect and the rental vehicle he was driving uncovering cash hidden under the driver’s seat and within a second jacket worn by the man Police believe the jacket was used to conceal proceeds from drug sales raising further suspicion about the man’s activities the suspect was taken to the Local Police station in Mogán for processing before being handed over to the Guardia Civil for further investigation The case is being treated as a serious public health offence with authorities investigating the extent of the suspect’s involvement in drug trafficking The operation highlights the effectiveness of preventive police controls in addressing drug-related crime in the region Michael Murphy of Donegal and Dan Higgins of Derry run out for the second half of the Allianz Football League Division 1 match earlier this month in Ballyshannon Michael Murphy will start for Donegal for the first time in 33 months as they take on Tyrone in Division 1 of the Allianz League on Sunday in Letterkenny Murphy last appearance came in the 2022 All-Ireland qualifiers against Armagh in Clones and the Glenswilly forward is a number of changes made by Jim McGuinness for the visit of the 2021 All-Ireland champions St Naul's Peadar Mogan will captain the side Donegal's fourth skipper this season with Michael Langan Patrick McBrearty and Caolan McGonagle also having led out the team Gavin Mulreany of St Naul's starts in goal for the first time this year and Kevin McGettigan gets the nod at full-back Odhran McFadden Ferry made his first appearance since 2022 against Derry in Ballyshannon earlier this month and the Gaoth Dobhair man is in from the start with Coalan McColgan of Naomh Padraig starting for the first time this year after his club made it as far as the All-Ireland JFC final Other first-time starters of 2022 are Naomh Conaill's Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí and Charles McGuinness Jack Gallagher of Glenswilly and Downings' Keelan McGroddy are all on the bench and will be eager to make their first ever league appearances at senior level Donegal v Tyrone: Gavin Mulreany; Mark Curran Caolan McColgan; Hugh McFadden, Domhnall Mac Giolla Bhríde; Jamie Brennan, Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí the Guardia Civil intercepted a small Zodiac inflatable boat flying over the southern coast of Gran Canaria yesterday (Sunday) The unusual craft was flying at an altitude between 50 and 100 metres and moving at an estimated speed of around 55 km/h according to radar readings from a nearby patrol boat was equipped with an engine that allowed it to fly Guardia Civil agents from the Provincial Maritime Service spotted the flying boat near Puerto de Mogán and eventually descended to land on the water about 100 metres from the entrance to Puerto Rico’s Port Escala The two sat in tandem on seats arranged lengthwise along the inflatable base of the boat authorities discovered that the passenger was a paying customer participating in a commercial service offered by a local company which specialises in providing this type of aerial experience the documentation provided for the craft showed it was classified as a motorised hang glider intended for rental without a pilot a service different from what was being conducted at the time of the interception the activity did not comply with the regulations governing Maritime Transport for Tourism the craft used an unauthorised surface as a temporary take-off and landing area which had not been approved by the relevant authorities Although the operator presented various documents related to both aeronautical and maritime regulations they were not sufficient on their own to validate the combined operation of the flying Zodiac The craft lacked the necessary certifications to operate legally in this manner the matter was reported to the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) the Maritime Captaincy took precautionary measures by sealing the craft a task carried out by the Provincial Maritime Service This unusual event highlights the increasing need for clear regulatory frameworks as unconventional modes of transport and tourism continue to emerge The Guardia Civil of Puerto Rico-Mogán for allegedly committing a “violent robbery” by coercing a victim into withdrawing money from an ATM The incident took place in the early hours of 5th January when the victim reported that he had been forced to withdraw €350 from an ATM under threat and that his attacker also stole his mobile phone the Guardia Civil launched an investigation called Operacion Tequelo prioritising the case due to the seriousness of the offence and growing public concern over similar crimes in the area Security footage from a shopping centre’s CCTV system helped officers identify the suspect The recordings showed how the perpetrator intimidated and led the victim to an ATM officers saw how he distracted the victim and stole his mobile bringing the total loss to €1,750 Further investigations revealed that the suspect was squatting in an illegally occupied apartment complex officers conducted surveillance at various locations he was known to frequent The detainee and case proceedings have now been referred to the Investigating Court in Maspalomas Home / News & Sport / Peadar Mogan named GAA.ie Footballer Of The Week Donegal’s Peadar Mogan has been named the GAA.ie Footballer Of The Week Nauls clubman was influential in the 0-23 to 0-21 win over Monaghan in the Ulster Quarter Final on Sunday as he did his defensive duties with typical tenacity and also bombed forward to score four fine points Mogan received 5,527 votes which put him ahead of Kerry’s David Clifford (4,951) and Galway’s Rob Finnerty (3,569) Five Donegal players were named on the Team Of The Week with Mogan Michael Langan and Ciaran Thompson all making the cut after fine performances against The Farney County enquiries@highlandradio.comTelephone: (+353) 07491 25000Text: (+353) 086 60 25000Fax: (+353) 07491 25344 Designed by Manna  | Developed by Purposemakers The weather station at Puerto de Mogán in the south of Gran Canaria recorded the highest minimum temperature ever registered in Spain during a month of December This extraordinary figure is part of a series of extreme weather values for December released by AEMET yesterday (Tuesday) two other meteorological stations in the Canary Islands also reported exceptional data the Puerto de la Cruz weather station recorded the highest absolute temperature for December the lowest maximum temperature of the month was observed in Cap de Vaquéira Another standout reading from the Canary Islands was recorded at the Puntagorda station in La Palma it registered a daily rainfall total of 123.2 millimetres marking the highest precipitation level for the month These extraordinary weather events show the varied and extreme climatic conditions experienced across Spain during December 2024 The figures released by AEMET provide further insight into the ongoing trends of temperature and weather anomalies in the region Home / News & Sport / Ciaran Thompson & Peadar Mogan on Donegal’s win over Monaghan: “It was really really tough” “Tough” was a word used by both Ciaran Thompson and Peadar Mogan after coming through today’s battle with Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final The Farney men’s ability to kick two-pointers kept them in the game and they had the momentum as the game drew to a close It was Donegal who prevailed on a score-line of 0-23 to 0-21 the experienced Thompson spoke to Highland’s Oisin Kelly… Peadar Mogan gave his thoughts to Daire Bonnar of the Donegal News as his attention has already turned to next Sunday’s Semi-Final clash with Down… Over the years she worked in several fields throughout Waltham her last position being at the American Legion where she took on a variety of duties She was a proud member of the American Legion where she made several heartfelt and lifetime friendships She was a sergeant of arms for the Ladies Auxiliary for over twenty years and in the color guard for the band for many years She could often be found proudly carrying the lead banner in Legion parades A highlight of her time in the organization was when she was part of the first band to perform in the USSR; they entered Red Square while playing and singing “God Bless America.” It was an event she never forgot Lucy followed the band for more than fifty years In her youth she was a champion roller skater and accumulated many bowling trophies and awards throughout the years She filled her time with lots of different hobbies including bingo especially with her fellow members of the American Legion They visited places near and far from Russia She loved taking trips to Foxwoods and enjoyed taking family trips with her lifelong friend from every summer in Maine to California and South Carolina with stops in between She dedicated her life to many forms of service to the public Lucy volunteered her time in many areas including walking to feed the homeless placing flags on veteran’s graves each year helped purchase and wrap gifts for local veterans She also volunteered her time in local politics She could often be found holding signs in support of her candidate and Mary Coish Mathis (Richard) of Oakdale and caring woman to her family and friends She would make many trips to visit her sister She often stayed at Khrystal’s house and enjoyed the company of her and her husband Whether it was just a visit in the summer or celebrating a holiday they all spent a great deal of monumental occasions together Their bond was very strong and her absence will leave an empty space in their hearts that can only be filled with loving memories Family and friends will honor and remember Lucy's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home A reception following services will be at the American Legion Home / News & Sport / Mogan nominated for GAA.ie Footballer Of The Week Donegal’s Peadar Mogan has been nominated for the GAA.ie Footballer Of The Week The St Naul’s clubman was superb defensively and also kicked four fantastic points in Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final win over Monaghan in Clones Mogan has been nominated alongside Galway’s Rob Finnerty and Kerry’s David Clifford and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie tomorrow Five Donegal players have been named on the Team Of The Week with Mogan Jim McGuinness’ side will face Down in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final this coming Sunday at 3pm in Clones and Daire Ó‘Baoill would be my picks in a transfer market In his first column for the Irish News Marc Ó Sé writes that Peadar Mogan is ‘one of the top players in his position in the country at the moment’ExpandDonegal hit Derry for four goals last year altering the path of the Oak Leafers' summer Picture: Margaret McLaughlin By Marc Ó SéApril 02 That’s been going back to Mick O’Dwyer’s day with Kerry If Kerry won the League it turned out they wouldn’t win the Championship when they won the League and the Championship with Micko’s famous interview after the League: “I don’t know wanted to build a kind of a team where there was confidence and by winning a National League final in Croke Park that would breed confidence And that’s what happened. Kerry won the National League final At the end of the day Mickey Harte won a National League title with Derry ♦ Ulster Championship Q&A: Ask our sports team anything ♦ Ulster SFC and 100 years of The Anglo-Celt Cup: county by county, the claim to the silver and now he’s bringing Offaly to a new level He obviously has the ability to get players performing at a top level And obviously then you’ve got Gareth McKinless missing but you always have players who kind of do that all day long you’d want Gareth McKinless in your team and I actually think they’ve been very unlucky in certain games Colm McFadden: Donegal must have right attitude going into Championship showdown with Derry Kerry went up there in the National League It looked as though Derry had the game won what he brought to Kerry was structure in our defence and that was the one thing you could possibly have said that they were missing was a bit of structure in their defence this year But I will say that they were very unlucky in games I still wouldn’t rule them out because they do have quality players Shane McGuigan is one of the top players in the country but he’s not going to win a game for you on his own the energy levels that these fellas have brought particularly in the earlier parts of the National League I think they definitely took the foot off the gas coming towards the end If there was a transfer market in today’s age three players who I’d be going for straight away would be Ryan McHugh He’s for me one of the top players in his position in the country at the moment Jim McGuinness has come in and you go from where they were last year to a rising tide He has really brought the most out of these fellas where you’d be part of the review committee So I texted him about it: ‘You change the rules and then you go back playing!‘ You just get the sense that this guy really knows what he’s at I think Jim has minded him well in the National League but they’re going to be a force to be reckoned with this year in terms of where they’re going like when I think back on Kieran McGeeney’s team that won the All-Ireland they always said that that team underachieved But for an unbelievable Conor Gormley block on Stevie McDonnell that was another Sam Maguire for Armagh. ‘Geezer’ is going to be telling these fellas: ‘Boys, we have a team here that’s able to get over the line. We now have a team who have experienced playing at the highest level.’ They have been dealt so many tough blows with penalties. Obviously Rian O’Neill is a huge loss to them. Is he going to be back? Highly unlikely, probably, but I don’t think they would have won the All-Ireland last year had he not been available. But you’ve players coming off the bench. Jemar Hall, Jarly Óg [Burns], Stefan Campbell. They now have quality on the bench as well as on the field. I was told lately that they were back training very early. There’s nothing between themselves and Donegal. In my view, there’s nothing between themselves and Galway. There’s nothing between themselves and Kerry. With Tyrone, I wouldn’t hold any resentment towards Tyrone people. They’re passionate. They love their football. Even in 2012, when Kerry played them in Killarney, the ovation that they gave Mickey Harte after getting on the bus, it made me proud to be a Kerry man the way we treated the Tyrone people, which I thought was lovely. There’s always been a very healthy rivalry in my view. You just wonder if they are at that level they need to be at yet. Obviously, in the forwards you’ve got Darren McCurry, who did very well the last day, Mattie Donnelly still doing his stuff. The best goalkeeper in the country, Niall Morgan, in terms of what he does going out the field. You’ve got Brian Kennedy, for me an outstanding midfielder defensively. The two Canavans. Kieran McGeary is back in form. He’s playing well, but I just think, maybe defensively, are they as solid as other teams? I think that’s an area where they could be caught out, and it’ll be very interesting to see them in the Ulster Championship.