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Andy Farrell has announced that an injury sustained by Williams while scoring his second try – one of two he scored in the match against Western Force – will keep him off the field for a period that Farrell described as “medium to long term.” News Source : Irish Examiner

Major heatwaves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40C in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings over the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region. Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions. Two-thirds of Portugal were on high alert on Sunday over extreme heat and wildfires, with temperatures expected to top 42C in…

The victory, secured by an 11-point difference, ended a 12-year wait since they last lifted the Irish Press Cup. News Source : Irish Examiner

The 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival concluded after a weekend filled with memorable performances, both celebrated and controversial. Avon and Somerset Police are reviewing the Saturday sets of punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap trio Kneecap to determine if any offenses were committed during their performances. During Bob Vylan’s set on the West Holts Stage, Bobby Vylan led the crowd in chants of “death, death to the IDF”. Meanwhile, a member of Kneecap encouraged fans to “start a riot” outside his bandmate’s upcoming court appearance, and subsequently led the audience in chants of “f*** Keir Starmer.” This followed Starmer’s…

The Wallabies’ emphasis on the birthplace of Lions players feels like an inflammatory tactic disguised as lighthearted banter. News Source : Irish Examiner

Housework, farm work and compulsory work in institutions are just some of the subjects explored in the exhibition Labour of Love: Economies of Care in Contemporary Art at the Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork. “The care economy is something we wanted to look at in the context of the university and contemporary art trends,” says Fiona Kearney, the director of the Glucksman, who curated the show with her colleague Katie O’Grady. “It’s the kind of work that is often unpaid, or pays badly, and relates primarily to female labour in the home. This is something that the UN is…

While the ingredients include mussels, Mr Queva has no interest in using mussels that could one day be harvested a five-minute drive away. Indeed, the Frenchman — whose Max’s Seafood Restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide’s latest Best Seafood Restaurants in the Republic of Ireland — is vehemently opposed to a planned 25-hectare mussel farm in the nearby harbour. Mention the farm, which has received a licence from the Department of Agriculture, and he suddenly becomes agitated. “They will tell you mussels are great and they filter water,” he said, turning around and throwing a hand in the direction…

New research highlights a significant challenge for the Irish Government: a surge in the older population necessitating a major increase in funding for long-term care, including nursing home beds and home help services. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) forecasts that the demand for both long-term residential care beds and home support services for older individuals will need to expand by at least 60% by the year 2040 to adequately address future needs. The study projects that the need for long-stay beds will climb from 29,579 in 2022 to between 47,590 and 53,270 by 2040, representing a substantial increase…

It will be challenging to find positive takeaways from this friendly series. While Carla Ward can rightly highlight the absence of key players Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan, the limited attacking threat displayed across the two matches remains a significant concern. News Source : Irish Examiner

Lorcan Murray grew up in Limerick city. In 1988, he joined RTÉ 2FM. In 1999, he was part of the RTÉ Lyric FM launch team in his native city, working as a lunchtime host on the radio station. He has built up one of Ireland’s most extensive private record collections, including autographed memorabilia and at one stage about 40,000 vinyl records. He presents Classic Drive weekdays on RTÉ Lyric FM. See: www.rte.ie. Gilbert O’Sullivan As a teenager, I loved Gilbert O’Sullivan. My brother ended up as a concert promoter. He brought Gilbert O’Sullivan to Limerick to the Savoy Theatre. I…