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Main pic: Charlie O’Hora with Golf Ireland Volunteer and Chief Referee for the day Kevin Murray (Tramore). A promising young golfer from Donegal experienced a tough loss in a play-off at the Munster U14 Boys Amateur Open Championship yesterday, narrowly missing out on the title. Charlie O’Hora (14), representing Ballybofey, tied for first place with Ruben Rivas McHugh (Tralee) at 73 points after the final round at Cahir Park Golf Club, Tipperary. Despite a valiant effort, McHugh clinched the victory with a birdie on the 19th hole of a sudden-death play-off. This won’t be the last we see of the…

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San Diego-born Giannotti, via his firm Redball Energy (which also has a stake in Plymouth Argyle), is now in charge at Athlone. News Source : Irish Examiner

A coach carrying passengers from Denmark to Austria veered off a road in northern Germany and overturned, resulting in injuries to over 20 individuals, one of whom is seriously hurt. Police reported that the Flixbus-operated coach left the motorway in the early hours near Robel, a city located approximately 85 miles north of Berlin. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. The coach came off the A19 (Jens Büttner/dpa via AP) Flixbus stated that the coach, en route from Copenhagen to Vienna, had 53 passengers and two drivers on board, with a total of 23 people injured. Rescuers…

Celine Byrne, originally from Malin, is competing in the Roller Derby World Cup as part of Team Denmark. The international competition commenced yesterday in Innsbruck, Austria, featuring 49 teams including powerhouses like Team USA, Japan, and Team Ireland. Celine, who moved to Copenhagen two decades ago, has been involved in roller derby since 2015, when she joined the local Copenhagen team. Known as ‘Lady MacDeath’ on the track, the Inishowen native plays a vital position as a ‘blocker’. Team Denmark’s first match was yesterday and resulted in a loss to the Black Diaspora Roller Derby with a score of 246-112.…

Booing Queen Elizabeth the first is always a good idea to get an Irish crowd going. But it feels hollow. We’re being asked to boo her for other bad things. But there’s not a mention about Ireland.  The actors carry on oblivious, but I know I’m not the only one thinking WHAT ABOUT THE PLANTATIONS? We’re at Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors in the Olympia Theatre. Five minutes in and I thought maybe we should have gone to the other one: Awful Egyptians. Cleopatra, pyramids, King Tut are more accessible. (I’m assuming they don’t go into too much detail on brother-sister…

The heartbroken Republic of Ireland goalkeeper remembered his former teammate as one of his dearest friends in the sport. News Source : Irish Examiner

Overnight, Kyiv was targeted by a massive wave of drone and missile attacks, the largest aerial assault since the beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The attacks resulted in 23 injuries and damage across several districts of the city. According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia launched 550 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight. The majority were Shahed drones, and 11 missiles were also used in the attack. Throughout the night in Kyiv, journalists reported hearing the constant buzzing of drones, along with explosions and intense machine gun fire as Ukrainian forces attempted to intercept the incoming aerial assault. Kyiv…

The stunning Árainn Mhór – Ailt an Chorráin Blueway will celebrate the official launch of its new promotional videos at an event this Friday, June 6th, 2025, at 11am. Donegal Tourism Ambassador, Noel Cunningham, will unveil the videos at An Chúltúrlann on Arranmore Island. All are welcome to attend. Mr. Cunningham will also reveal the official Blueway logo, depicting a cormorant, at Leabgarrow Foreshore. This emblem symbolizes the vital connection between the land, the sea, and its people. This exciting initiative is set to showcase the unparalleled beauty and diverse recreational opportunities offered by Ireland’s first and only coastal Blueway…

The Government has ruled out a cost-of-living package for households facing soaring food bills, high energy costs and elevated mortgage rates despite another surge in corporation tax receipts. The exchequer returns, published on Thursday, show a strong surplus of €4.5bn for the first six months of the year, as wrangling over the budget is due to kick off in the coming weeks with the publication of the summer economic statement. The Government has already warned the next budget will be more restrained than previous years, as global economic uncertainty means it will be taking a cautious approach after a giveaway…