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The question is whether a draw would have been a just outcome. Down established significant leads early on, but Ger Brennan’s team displayed resilience, chipping away at deficits that reached nine points in the second half and a staggering eleven points before halftime. News Source : Irish Examiner

A significant proportion of travellers visit other countries to eat. Local culture is, after all, reflected perfectly in the flavours, aromas, and dining traditions of a city. From the budget-busting high-end experiences to comforting and immersive street food, we all crave special culinary experiences when exploring new places.What we eat when we travel is as important as what we see — according to a report by Hilton, 50% of travellers book their restaurant reservations before their flights. To help you find your way around the gastronomic globe, here’s a round-up of some of the world’s best cities to eat in —with…

Given that it’s our summer food special, there was really only one recipe I could make this week — the eponymous summer pudding. This is an old recipe that has been created in kitchens for many decades. Originally it was served in health spas in the 18th century. Bread was thought to be healthier than sweet pastry and the fruit was known to give patients a boost. The lightness and tartness have helped the dessert prevail as a good after-dinner treat when temperatures are high and something more filling would be too much. You can, of course, serve it with…

Ella Terry Sweeney, a rising star from Glen, has received a nomination for Ireland’s Best Female Singer in the amateur Irish musicals scene. This prestigious Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) nomination recognizes Ella’s performance as Princess Fiona in the Letterkenny Music and Drama Group’s production of Shrek the Musical last December. Ella, 19, a former Loreto Milford student and the daughter of John Paul Sweeney and Sarah Terry-Sweeney, found playing Princess Fiona both challenging and enjoyable. “Fiona’s such a versatile character. She’s very different from any other kind of princess role. She’s very goofy. She’s very outspoken, very headstrong,”…

Tragically, Susan Hamilton, a mother of four from Manorcunningham, passed away at the scene of a road traffic collision last night. The incident involved a head-on collision between the car she was driving and a van. News Source

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The entire burial site of the Tuam babies will be forensically sealed off and monitored around the clock, as specialist teams prepare for Ireland’s first exhumation of a mass grave next month. In an email sent Friday evening to the Tuam Babies Family Group, which includes many relatives of those buried at the site, the Director of the Intervention said his team is “still on track to begin the excavation of the site in the second half of June” — although a start date has not yet been confirmed. Daniel MacSweeney who was appointed to oversee the exhumation two years…

The woman who tragically died in a road collision involving a car and a van in County Donegal last night has been identified locally. The deceased has been named as Susan Hamilton, a resident of Manorcunningham. Ms. Hamilton was 74 years old and a mother of four children. Sadly, this incident marks the seventh road fatality in Donegal this year. The collision involving Ms. Hamilton occurred at Bunlin Bridge on the Milford to Cranford Road at approximately 7:30 pm. Ms. Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Her remains have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for…

Martin Harley, a jockey from Donegal, Ireland, celebrated a significant victory in a $1 million race held in Australia. Harley steered Cool Archie to a thrilling late win for trainer Chris Munce. The horse, with odds of 6/1, delivered a powerful finish to secure the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes title at Eagle Farm, Brisbane. This triumph earns Harley a share of the substantial $1 million Australian Dollar (approximately €566,000) prize, a well-deserved reward for the experienced 35-year-old. This achievement is particularly remarkable considering Harley’s recovery from a serious injury sustained during a race in Australia back in January…

A light aircraft has crashed into a residential building in western Germany, resulting in two fatalities, according to police reports. The incident occurred as the plane was approaching an airport.The crash took place around midday on Saturday in Korschenbroich, a town near Monchengladbach and close to the border with the Netherlands.The aircraft impacted the building’s terrace, causing a fire that significantly damaged the house.Authorities confirmed that two individuals, including the 71-year-old female pilot, died in the crash, as reported by German news agency dpa.Investigators are currently working to identify the second victim.It has been determined that two of the three…