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Quillinan is pleased that Kerry managed to hold off a late surge from Mayo in their All-Ireland semi-final match. News Source : Irish Examiner

Gardaí believe a British-German trafficking gang intended to transport the €31 million cocaine seized in Cork yesterday across the border and onto a ferry to Scotland for distribution throughout the UK. A two-day investigation, which began with surveillance by the Garda National Surveillance Unit and concluded with a high-speed chase of fleeing gang members by Naval Service fast boats, resulted in the arrest of all four individuals involved in the drug importation operation. Authorities believe the operation was led by Scottish nationals. The arrested individuals include two Scots, one Englishman, and one German, all aged between 30 and 40. Security…

A survivor of the Sean Ross Abbey mother and baby home in Roscrea has accused the children’s minister of “avoiding” survivors and not engaging with them. In 1968, Ann Connelly was born in the Co Tipperary institution made famous by the Oscar-nominated film Philomena and has been campaigning on behalf of survivors for more than a decade. She wants test excavations carried out on the grounds of the former home but said she is still “waiting for truth, justice and dignity”. An open letter from Ms Connelly to Norma Foley dated June 30, and seen by the Irish Examiner, comes following…

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and cautioned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions deteriorate. Mr. Trump revealed this information on Tuesday as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for discussions at the White House in the coming week. The former US leader has been increasing pressure on the Israeli government and Hamas to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage agreement to bring an end to the war in Gaza. “My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel…

French Open champion Coco Gauff suffered a stunning upset on Court One, succumbing to a straight-sets loss against Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska, the world No. 42. News Source : Irish Examiner

The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial has said it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul and was unable to reach a decision on the top charge, racketeering conspiracy. The judge indicated that he would instruct the jury to continue weighing the charge, echoing the sentiments of prosecutors and Combs’ defence team that just two days into deliberations was too soon to give up on reaching a verdict on all counts. Judge Arun Subramanian said he had received a note at 4.05pm indicating the jury had reached a partial verdict. The…

Sponsored Post The stunning Árainn Mhór – Ailt an Chorráin Blueway is set to launch its new promotional videos at a special event on Friday, July 4th at 11am. Donegal Tourism Ambassador, Noel Cunningham, will unveil the videos at An Chúltúrlann on Arranmore Island. All are welcome to attend (RSVP details below). During the event, Noel will also reveal the official blueway logo, a cormorant symbolizing the connection between land, sea, and the people, at Leabgarrow Foreshore. Note: The launch event was originally scheduled for June but was postponed as a sign of respect following a bereavement. The Árainn Mhór…

A community in Fahan is campaigning to reinstate the Saturday Vigil Mass at their parish church, St Mura’s, after its recent cancellation. Effective this week, the 7.15pm Mass at St Mura’s in Fahan is no longer part of the weekly schedule. The nearest Saturday Vigil Mass will now be held at St Aengus’ in Burt at 6pm. Buncrana parish priest Fr Francis Bradley described the decision as “regrettable” but necessary due to a shortage of priests. Addressing the congregation at the final vigil Mass in Fahan on Saturday, Fr Bradley stated that this arrangement would remain in place for the…

Four-year-old TJ McDaid from Drumkeen is making incredible progress towards walking independently! The remarkable girl, who has severe spina bifida meningocele, recently astonished her physiotherapy team by standing almost completely unassisted. TJ has spent the past month in Budapest, Hungary, receiving intensive physiotherapy at the Peto Institute. On her last day of treatment, she demonstrated her strength and determination by standing with minimal support from her therapist. Click here to watch: This year has already been significant for TJ, who underwent open skull reshaping surgery in January. Her bravery has also been recognized as she was made an honorary Garda…

Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has been arrested in the United States based on an Irish extradition warrant, according to sources. US Marshals apprehended Mr. Gibney, in his 70s, in Florida on Tuesday afternoon. He is currently in detention, awaiting a court appearance. The arrest follows the 2020 BBC Second Captains podcast Where Is George Gibney, which brought renewed attention to allegations of abuse against Gibney and led to new complainants coming forward. “An Garda Síochána is aware of the arrest of a male aged in his 70s in the United States following an Irish international arrest warrant,” a…