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Keir Starmer has declared Rachel Reeves will be Britain’s Chancellor for a “very long time to come,” following her tearful appearance during Prime Minister’s Questions. The Prime Minister stated it was “absolutely wrong” to suggest the Chancellor’s emotional state in the House of Commons was linked to the welfare U-turn, which reportedly created a near £5bn shortfall in her financial plans. “It’s got nothing to do with politics, nothing to do with what’s happened this week. It was a personal matter for her. “I’m not going to intrude on her privacy by talking to you about that. It is a…

The community in Letterkenny is mourning the loss of Robert O’Brien, a resident of McNeely Villas in Oldtown, who passed away on Monday. Robert, aged 66, died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, where he received exceptional care from the staff of Medical 3, following a short illness. Known for his cheerful personality, Robert was a beloved figure in the area, esteemed for his kindness, gentle nature, and willingness to help others. Born in Glasgow, Robert returned to Donegal with his family in the early 1970s, settling into the close-knit McNeely Villas community. He received his primary education in Glasgow and…

A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed the existence of 38 large-scale peat extraction sites operating illegally across Ireland. The investigation identified these 38 sites in seven counties: Offaly, Kildare, Tipperary, Westmeath, Roscommon, Longford, and Sligo. These sites are extracting peat without the required authorizations from local authorities. Of the counties investigated, Offaly had the highest number of illegal sites with nine. Westmeath followed with eight. Tipperary and Roscommon were tied for third place with six illegal sites each. Longford and Kildare were also tied, with four sites each. Sligo had one illegal site. These illegal…

While Stuart McCloskey brings veteran experience to Ireland’s upcoming tour of Georgia, he remains committed to continuous improvement and believes he can still develop his game further. News Source : Irish Examiner

For Conor, this experience is just another chapter in his incredible and ongoing global adventure, punctuated by moments of rest and relaxation back home in Killavullen. News Source : Irish Examiner

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New data from the Central Bank of Ireland reveals that the total value of settled motor insurance claims reached a record high of €414 million in the first half of 2024, encompassing both damage and injury settlements. In comparison, €320.8 million was paid out in settlements during the first half of 2023, rising to €339.7 million in the second half of that year. According to the Central Bank’s latest private motor insurance report, approximately 87,700 claims were filed between January and June 2024, resulting in €231 million in damage claim payouts and €183 million in injury claim payouts. The total…

Tragedy struck Inishowen this evening as a young child died and three others sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash. The devastating collision occurred around 6:30 PM on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh. A car and a van were involved. A young child, a passenger in the car, tragically lost their life as a result of the incident. The female driver of the car (age unspecified), a male front-seat passenger (age unspecified), and a female child in the rear of the car were all transported to Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Their condition is reported as serious. No other injuries…

Police have successfully dismantled what they believe to be one of the largest cannabis operations uncovered in the North West in recent years. Suspected cannabis plants, estimated to have a street value of £1.4 million, were seized during a planned search operation in the Strabane area. The searches are still ongoing. Authorities also seized drug cultivation and supply paraphernalia. Detectives from the Organised Crime Branch, investigating suspected drug-related crime linked to the INLA, led the operation earlier today. Officers from Derry City and Strabane, the Tactical Support Group, police dog handlers, and police dogs all participated in the operation. Two…

The women’s singles tournament saw a seismic shift on Tuesday as three prominent contenders – reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff, world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen – were surprisingly eliminated in the opening round in a series of stunning upsets. News Source : Irish Examiner