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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…

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle on the N71 at Grillagh, located north of Clonakilty. The incident occurred shortly after 4:30pm on Sunday. News Source

Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, the Gaoth Dobhair fiddle player, is releasing his second solo album this July, entitled ‘Caillte sa Cheol / Lost in the Music’. This album showcases over 50 minutes of traditional Donegal tunes across 11 tracks, featuring Ciarán’s fiddle playing alongside the talents of musician and producer Seán Óg Graham. Seán Óg Graham, known for his work with Beoga, The Bothy Band, Ed Sheeran and numerous other artists, lends his signature production, accompaniment, and engineering skills to the project. Caillte sa Cheol will be officially launched at the Willie Clancy Summer School on Sunday, July 6th, by TG4…

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