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PRESIDENTIAL PRIORITIES: Trump has not visited a single natural disaster site as president but spent 40 days playing golf
Irish Star
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has declined to visit a single site of a natural disaster in America since retaking office this year and is accused by some as having intentionally delayed federal aid to victims. Nearly 100 Americans died in the first six...
‘Chloe’s professionalism and international pedigree speak for themselves‘ – Forest pleased to recruit Ireland star Mustaki
Irish Independent
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The 29-year-old has been at Bristol City since 2022, her spell there marked by injury and her successful battle to make a full recovery, but she's now opted to leave City and move to their Championship rivals Forest., who were impressed with her...
ieExplains: Who can vote in a presidential election?
Irish Examiner
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July 11, 2025
Speculation is mounting as to who Ireland's next president will be. There are fewer than four months until the polls open to decide the resident of Áras an Uachataráin for the next seven years. Here, we take a look at some of the key questions...
Race for the Áras: Catherine Connolly to run in presidential election
Irish Examiner
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July 11, 2025
Catherine Connolly will contest the presidential election, with the Social Democrats and People Before Profit rowing in behind the Independent TD.The Galway West TD confirmed she would launch her campaign next week. Speaking to the Galway Tribune...
Maskey welcomes new research on Irish unity
Belfast Media
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WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey has welcomed new research that shows that there are no economic barriers to Irish unity. Commenting on research produced by a joint research programme between Ulster University and Dublin City University, Mr Maskey said...
Bríd and Damien set ambitious goals for Belfast's Irish speaking GAA club
Belfast Media
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WHEN Laochra Loch Lao formed eight years ago the fledgling GAA club faced many challenges. Previously members had come together at senior level to compete in Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, the annual all-Ireland football competition contested by...
RIP: 'Gentleman'- Irish doctor dies on holiday in France as wife and son heartbroken
Offaly Live
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July 11, 2025
Irish Doctor Anthony Beirne between tragically by died while on holiday in France, leaving his wife, son and all who knew and loved him devastated, Leitrim Live has reported. Dr Beirne was from Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim and Cork passed away...
Who is Simon Easterby? 10 things you should know about Andy Farrell’s right hand man on the British & Irish Lions tour
Rugby World
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July 11, 2025
During his playing days, Simon Easterby became a legend in two countries, neither of which were his place of birth. Despite being born in Yorkshire, the flanker opted to represent Ireland, and spent the vast majority of his career at Llanelli/the...
Why Ike Irish's first MLB Draft cemented his Auburn baseball commitment
The Gadsden Times - Alabama
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AUBURN — Ike Irish is set for a life-changing weekend, as the former Auburn baseball star should hear his named called in first round of the upcoming MLB Draft, which begins Sunday. (5 p.m. CT, ESPN) The Michigan native will head to Atlanta to...
International rugby tournament kicks off at Caerphilly venue
South Wales Argus
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The opening matches on July 5 saw France defeat Italy 46-5. Wales lost 29-10 to Ireland, and England prevailed 31-17 against Scotland. The tournament, showcasing the next generation of international players, is being held at the...
Louth TD slams government ‘Inertia’ on grocery prices
Louth Live
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July 11, 2025
Labour's Finance spokesperson and Louth TD Ged Nash has said government inertia on a policy response to bring more transparency on grocery prices and the profits of major supermarket chains operating in Ireland is "unforgivable." Speaking in...
Irish ceramics on display at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
The Irish Voice
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July 10, 2025
Ireland's Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the launch of ‘The Clay/ Works Exhibition 2025’ at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin starting Sunday, July 6. The exhibition, which will display a diverse range of ceramic pieces, features...
Irish officials to meet family of Ryan Cornelius who has been in Dubai jail for 17 years
The Journal
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July 10, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN Affairs officials are to meet with the family of Ryan Cornelius, who has been in jail in Dubai for the last 17 years. His wife, Heather, is an Irish citizen and has been campaigning for her husband’s release along with her...
Dublin GAA club that raised €9,000 for Palestinians' trip to Ireland hopeful it will go ahead
The Journal
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July 10, 2025
A DUBLIN GAA club that raised around €9,000 to help cover the costs of 47 Palestinians from the West Bank on a GAA tour of Ireland has said it is devastated that the group has had their visas refused. Irish immigration officials in Ireland’s...
NEW: Roscrea teen selected for Team Ireland at prestigious European Youth Olympics
Tipperary Star
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July 11, 2025
Tipperary and Munster Badminton rising star Luke Marks (14) has been selected to represent Team Ireland at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Skopje, North Macedonia, making him the youngest male badminton player ever to earn a place at...
‘Our Living Islands’: Irish Government will pay up to $140,000 for Aussies to relocate to remote islands
PerthNow
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July 11, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping the hustle and bustle and settling down on an isolated ocean-swept island, then this scheme from the Irish government could be for you. The initiative is part of the ‘Our Living Islands’ policy, which aims to...
UK politics: Labour should raise national insurance in autumn budget, says Ed Balls – as it happened
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Ed Balls says Labour should raise national insurance in autumn budgetLabour should raise national insurance in the budget in the autumn, Ed Balls, the former shadow chancellor, has said. Balls made the comment in the latest episode of his...
All you need to know about bathing water quality at Irish beaches
RTE Ireland
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July 11, 2025
Analysis: The bathing water quality at your local swimming spot is an important factor in ensuring a safe experience on these hot days A 2024 report by Sports Ireland identifies swimming as the most popular sports activity in Ireland after...
‘Suck it up’ – Michael O’Leary says he has no sympathy for residents hit by Dublin Airport noise
Irish Independent
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Speaking to Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show, Mr O’Leary described the noise complaints as “utter nonsense”, and, when asked whether he has “any sympathy for the residents”, he answered: “Absolutely none”. “There are no nighttime flights taking off...
O’Donnell family stars for Ireland
Connacht Tribune
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July 11, 2025
It is an incredible honour to have one member of a family represent their country on the international sporting field – but the O’Donnells from Moycullen didn’t so much go as one better, but rather went two better as they had three members of the...