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Elizabeth McGuinness, a 71-year-old grandmother of nine, has been described as someone who leaves a positive impact on those she interacts with, with many saying that conversations with her leave them feeling uplifted. News Source

Mike Brown has been appointed as the new head coach, replacing Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau was dismissed a month prior, despite guiding the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years. News Source : Irish Examiner

Residents and owners of apartments in Cork city centre have given a guarded welcome to the axing of plans to co-locate asylum seeker accommodation in part of their building. But the scenario that has played out at their building since before Christmas has prompted calls for a review of the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) sourcing system for better communication with residents who may be directly affected, and for a review of the regulations which were introduced in 2022 to fast-track the delivery of accommodation for international protection applicants or people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Independent Ireland TD for…

Five Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Tuesday, while health officials in the Palestinian territory said 18 people were killed in Israeli strikes. The bloodshed came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the White House for talks with US President Donald Trump about a ceasefire plan to pause the Gaza fighting. While there was no announcement of a breakthrough, there were signs of progress toward a deal. Israeli army vehicles move in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) The killings of the soldiers could add to…

A man has been hospitalized after a single-vehicle accident in Carrick earlier today. The accident happened at approximately 10:00 AM on Tuesday in the Bogagh area. The driver was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for precautionary measures.   Driver taken to hospital after collision in south west Donegal was last modified: July 8th, 2025 by Staff Writer News Source : Donegal Daily

This Saturday’s match marks Limerick’s third appearance at Croke Park in the current year. News Source : Irish Examiner

Former British cabinet minister Norman Tebbit, a prominent figure in Margaret Thatcher’s government, has died at the age of 94, his son announced. Tebbit was a key political ally of Thatcher and a significant force in Conservative politics for decades. As employment secretary, he confronted trade unions, and as Conservative Party chairman from 1985 to 1987, he contributed to Thatcher’s third election victory. He sustained serious injuries in the 1984 Brighton bombing, which tragically left his wife, Margaret, paralyzed. His son, William Tebbit, stated that his father passed away “peacefully at home” on Monday night. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch acknowledged…

The National Poisons Information Centre of Ireland (NPIC) is warning the public about the dangers posed by weever fish along the Irish coast. Numerous reports of weever fish stings have already been received, including several incidents in Donegal. With improved weather conditions anticipated, more people are expected to visit coastal areas. Weever fish are present throughout the Irish coastline, typically found in sandy areas and warm, shallow waters around the time of low tide. Unlike most fish, weever fish lack a swim bladder, causing them to sink to the seabed when they stop swimming. This makes them difficult to spot,…

“We acknowledge that the initial communication’s manner and tone fell short of conveying the profound respect and gratitude we have for Kevin.” News Source : Irish Examiner

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