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Goalkeeper Lizzy Murphy hailed an “unbelievable” 60 minutes for Ireland women despite a 2-0 defeat to world No.1 Netherlands in their EuroHockey Championship opener on Saturday. The 25-year-old Loretto stopper was thrust into the spotlight as Ireland’s No.1 after Ayeisha McFerran was forced to pull out of the Championships through injury. Ireland had, by a distance, lost their four games against the Dutch since the 2018 World Cup final. But Murphy pulled off a string of glove and boot saves to keep Ireland in the game against a side unbeaten at these Championships since 2015. Murphy said: “We were such…

Police in central London have arrested 200 people for supporting the banned group Palestine Action, and four for assaulting officers, during a demonstration organized by Defend Our Juries. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Parliament Square on Saturday for the event. The Metropolitan Police stated they would arrest anyone expressing support for Palestine Action. Scotland Yard reported that 200 arrests had been made by 3.40pm for displaying support for a proscribed organization, “with more to follow.” An additional four arrests were made for assaults on police officers. Hundreds gathered in Parliament Square (Stefan Rousseau/PA) According to police, the detained protesters were…

The Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group will host a special event later this month, celebrating the deep connection between the people of Inishowen and their natural surroundings. Titled “Celebrating Inishowen’s Natural Heritage,” the event will feature a captivating exhibition showcasing local photographs, historical artefacts, and natural items. These will illustrate how local communities have historically relied on the region’s rich flora and fauna for survival, enjoyment, and well-being. The exhibition will be open from midday to 4pm on Saturday, August 23rd, and from 1pm to 4:30pm on Sunday, August 24th. Admission is free. The event will also delve into traditional…

Ollie Horgan has departed from his role as assistant manager at Galway United, the club has announced. Jon Daly, formerly the manager of St Pat’s, will assume the position of first team coach and assistant manager. “Galway United wishes to announce that Ollie Horgan has stepped down from his position as Assistant Manager of the Men’s First Team for the foreseeable future,” the club stated. “Ollie joined the club before the 2023 season and brought his characteristic energy, experience, and steadfast commitment to the role. His contribution was vital to our First Division title win and our subsequent promotion back…

Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle continues his winning streak after a successful Galway Races, adding more victories to his name. He showcased his talent at Leopardstown and Tipperary this week, securing three more wins. Browne McMonagle, from Letterkenny, achieved a double victory at Leopardstown on Thursday, first with Cadogan (7/4 favourite) and then with Sons and Lovers (6/5 favourite), both trained by JP O’Brien. He continued his success with another win on Friday at Tipperary, again riding the favourite. This time, Browne McMonagle rode Stella Alpina (6/5 favourite) to victory for trainer W McCreery. Dylan Browne McMonagle scores three wins…

A Cork-Galway final for the third time in five years. This is a pairing that always promises a tight contest. It’s the only fixture that ensures Cork won’t have an easy path to a three-in-a-row. It’s also the only one that consistently draws the best performance from Galway. This is the final that camogie has been craving. Unlike some one-sided League deciders or forgettable summer matches, a Cork-Galway clash at Croke Park almost always goes down to the wire. The 32 scores racked up in last year’s All-Ireland camogie final was unprecedented, highlighting the continually increasing standard set by these…

Manchester United have completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal worth up to £73.7million (€85.1m). After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season – their worst top-flight campaign in 51 years – and losing the Europa League final, the Red Devils have spent the summer undertaking an eye-catching rebuild. Ruben Amorim’s men signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m (€72.2m) and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo for £65m (€75.1m) plus £6m (€6.9m) in add-ons, with their attack further bolstered by the arrival of Sesko. The 22-year-old has signed a deal until 2030 at United, who PA…

This year marks the 30th anniversary of marital divorce being legalised in Ireland. That said, the ‘Yes’ vote was almost pipped at the post, falling over the line by less than 0.5%. That was in 1995, not in the dark ages. Five years previously, the same nation had been bursting with optimism for Italia ’90.  And yet, winning a World Cup on our debut seemed somehow more plausible than the possibility of dissolving a dysfunctional partnership. In a sense, we were married to marriage, good or bad, for better or worse. Now, 30 years later, we’re throwing parties to celebrate…

The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the US atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by a nuclear bomb. The United States launched the Nagasaki attack on August 9 1945, killing 70,000 by the end of that year, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima that killed 140,000. Japan surrendered on August 15 1945, ending the Second World War and the country’s nearly half-century of aggression across Asia. About 2,600 people, including representatives…

Academics have discovered a potential link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of lung cancer. An international research team tracked the health and dietary habits of over 100,000 adults in the US, with an average age of 63. After an average follow-up period of 12 years, the researchers identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. While further investigation across diverse populations and settings is recommended, these results suggest potential health benefits from reducing UPF intake. Food questionnaires revealed the consumption of various UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, commercial bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals,…