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Government urged to revive draft law requiring all policies to plan for future
The “Future Generations Bill” was drafted during the last government, but it has now disappeared from the agenda. It would create the post of commissioner for future generations to future-proof all government policies and measures. Coalition...

Irish psychological thriller to premier at Fleadh
I Hope We Can Still Be Friends is the innocent-sounding title for a new, revenge thriller filmed around Galway to be premiered tonight, Thursday, July 10. A high-powered executive wakes up alone, trapped inside a wooden cell. He has food, water,...

Irish Examiner view: Doctor warns of the human cost of the 'postcode lottery' of cancer care
Analysis carried out by the Irish Cancer Society has shown that delays in cancer care — specifically for breast, lung, and prostate cancer patients — are causing deaths which are avoidable. The data analysed comes from the national cancer control...

Irish American community rallies in support after Donegal father killed in California
A GoFundMe for the family of Damien O'Brien, the Donegal man who was killed in a road accident in California on Sunday, July 6, has received more than $140k in donations in less than a day. O'Brien, a 35-year-old native of Stoneybatter,...

Governor signs bill to strengthen economic ties with Ireland, support trade
STATEHOUSE – Gov. Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed into law a bill authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to strengthen economic ties with Ireland and support trade. O'Brien said House Enrolled Act 1489 creates an Indiana-Ireland...

Dublin High Youth Leader Secures Grant
DUBLIN – At a time when many nonprofits in the Tri-Valley are tasked more than ever with securing funding, Ananya Akkaraju, a soon-to-be senior at Dublin High School and founder of the nonprofit EmpowerHer, has garnered a $3,000 grant from the...

Irish agri-food start-up Odos closes €680,000 funding round
With this new investment the team aims to expand its technological capabilities, access new markets and tackle the challenges of the agri-food sector. Odos, a start-up driving climate action in the agri-food sector, has announced the closure of a...

Irish Railwaymen Face Pay Cut Demands Amid Industry Upheaval - On This Day in 1925
July 10 1925 REPRESENTATIVES of the managers of the Irish railways met the Executive of the National Union of Railwaymen yesterday afternoon in London. The Irish representatives placed before the NUR Executive the proposals by the Irish railway...

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up
Data on the number of infections in Ireland in early 2025 has revealed a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak with 17 sick. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) that includes foodborne illnesses in the...

Kneecap slam London Underground advert ban as 'petty act of political interference'
Irish rap group Kneecap have claimed that their latest promotional poster has been blocked from appearing on the London Underground, accusing authorities of censorship and “political interference.” In a statement shared on X, the Belfast trio...

Letters to the Editor: Together, we can build an inclusive and prosperous Ireland
This summer, I will return to the West Cork Literary Festival, this time simply as a visitor.Fifteen years ago, in July 2010, I first came to the festival as an immigrant writer for the launch of Landing Places: Immigrant Poets in Ireland (Dedalus...

Meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish class of 2026 commitments
Get to know the class of 2026 prospects committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in this feature from Blue & Gold. We have provided background info on each of the commits below (in chronological order from the newest pledge to the oldest) and...

Neglected meter readings and smart meter issues: The complaints made to Ireland's energy regulator
Subscriber Consumer Interests: Despite the impact rising energy bills are having on households, the number of complaints is falling, writes John Hearne Electricity account problems, government credit queries and billing issues drove the largest...

Ireland star CJ Fulton eyes NBA dream with Minnesota Timberwolves in Summer League tilt
Though undrafted, the Belfast man now has a fresh opportunity to impress teams seeking new talent in the out-of-season competition. Ireland’s only NBA player, Pat Burke, featured in the Summer League in the ’90s. But while Burke was born here,...

Where is marijuana legal in Europe?
Published on July 10, 2025 A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. Where is marijuana legal in Europe? Illustration by Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos by rustamank/Getty Images;...
Governor Sam Tries To 'Bounce Back' In Sunday's Quick Call
Governor Sam Tries To 'Bounce Back' In Sunday's Quick Call originally appeared on Paulick Report. Grade 1-placed Governor Sam tops a triad of contenders for trainer George Weaver in Sunday’s Grade 3, $175,000 Quick Call presented by Thoroughbred...

Gladieux and Rizzo Continue International Play with USA Field Hockey in Series vs. New Zealand
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Former Penn State field hockey standouts Phia Gladieux and Jenny Rizzo competed for Team USA as the U.S. Women’s National Team battled Ireland in the Cathy Bessant International Series against New Zealand. The games, played...

Finance minister warns Cork would be hit hard by Trump's proposed 200% pharma tariffs
Donald Trump told a US cabinet meeting this week that tariffs on the industry would be imposed “very soon” and would be implemented at a “very high” rate, which he said would help push major drug makers to reposition their operations in favour of...

Elgin City new signing thrives on advice from his Scotland international father
Elgin City’s latest signing is willing to move from Edinburgh to Moray to make the move work. The Black and Whites have completed the signing of striker Josh O’Connor, son of former Scotland international Garry. Elgin City new boy Josh...

Why are so many Irish people moving to Australia?
Irish people are flocking to Australia in huge numbers. Photo Credit: Dan Freeman via Unsplash It’s a Land Down Under Love Affair: last year, the Irish-born population living in Australia increased by over 8,500, meaning that the number of...