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Ireland scored a total of 349 points over the two-day competition. This result placed them outside the top three, meaning they were unable to secure promotion to the first division. The nations achieving promotion were Belgium (451.5 points), Slovenia (402.5 points), and Norway (400 points). News Source : Irish Examiner

Donegal will face Meath in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. This pairing was solidified after Kerry’s victory over Armagh this evening, securing the final semi-final spot. Earlier today, Meath secured their place with a surprising win against Galway, last year’s All-Ireland finalists. Tyrone, meanwhile, dominated Dublin yesterday evening, confirming their advancement. Donegal’s comeback victory against Monaghan yesterday made them the first team to progress to the semi-finals. Since Kerry had previously played Meath in the round-robin stage, and Donegal had already faced Tyrone, only one semi-final pairing was possible to avoid repeat matchups. As a result, Donegal will play Meath, and Kerry…

Main pic: The brothers celebrating their 2023 triumph. A trio of brothers from Gweedore have secured victory in Ireland’s premier currach race for the third time. Simon, Ronan, and Michael O Dómhnaill have once again emerged victorious, following previous wins in 2021 and 2023. Currach racing presents a distinctive challenge, as teams utilize traditional Irish boats. Various types of currachaí, including two, three, and four-person boats, compete against each other employing a handicap system to ensure fair competition. The challenge boasts a unique course as well – crews navigate a 7-kilometer route, passing between Colt Island, St. Patrick’s Island, and…

Against all expectations, and seemingly even their own belief, The Kingdom unleashed a powerful third-quarter performance at Croke Park, stunning the reigning All-Ireland champions and sending them home. News Source : Irish Examiner

Doctors and medical professionals in Donegal are voicing strong opposition to recent revelations suggesting the planned Surgical Hub for the North West may have been diverted from Letterkenny to Sligo due to political lobbying by a Government Minister. The controversy arose following public statements made by Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marian Harkin in local media. Minister of State for Higher Education Harkin disclosed that, during negotiations to support the Government as an Independent, she advocated for relocating the Surgical Hub from Letterkenny to Sligo. She is affiliated with the Regional Independent group, led by Michael Lowry, whose agreement…

Killarney is set to launch a new shuttle bus service aimed at alleviating persistent traffic congestion in the popular tourist destination. According to Kerry County Council’s director of roads services, Frank Hartnett, the shuttle service, comprising three buses operating seven days a week, will be operational “imminently.” The buses will run from 6am to 11pm, providing pick-up and drop-off services to key locations throughout the area. This service is part of a newly established transport program for Killarney, funded by the National Transport Authority. A management structure, overseen by the Local Link Service, is already in place to manage the…

Police have arrested two men suspected of spraying slurry on the route planned for a Pride parade. The incident occurred in Ballymena, County Antrim, on Saturday morning, prior to the town’s inaugural Pride event. The two individuals, aged 19 and 20, are now in custody concerning this incident. The 19-year-old has been charged by police with criminal damage, possession of a bladed article, and depositing material on a road. The 20-year-old faces charges of criminal damage, aiding and abetting criminal damage, and depositing material on a road. Law enforcement has stated that the incident is being investigated as a hate…

A Lough Swilly RNLI crew responded this afternoon to a report of two teenagers experiencing difficulties near Lisfannon. The alert was triggered shortly after 1 PM when a concerned member of the public observed the teens struggling while paddleboarding just off the coast. The Malin Head Coastguard Centre dispatched the RNLI team, but they were promptly stood down after the two teenagers successfully returned to shore on their own. The Lough Swilly RNLI has expressed their gratitude to the individual who made the emergency call and encourages the public to always contact emergency services in similar circumstances. “Always remember, if…

Adding to their success, the Barrs have not only reached the Division 1 hurling league final but will also contest the Division 1 football final against Clonakilty. News Source : Irish Examiner

Galway will battle Meath at Croke Park for a coveted spot in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals. The match is followed by Kerry versus Armagh. News Source : Irish Examiner