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A SpaceX Starship rocket being tested in Texas suffered a significant explosion on Wednesday night, creating a large fireball in the sky. SpaceX reported a “major anomaly” occurred around 11 PM during testing at the Starbase launch site in South Texas, where the rocket was being prepped for its 10th flight test. SpaceX stated on X (formerly Twitter) that a safety perimeter was in place and all personnel are safe and accounted for. This incident is the latest in a string of setbacks for the Starship program. On January 16th, a Starship rocket disintegrated in what SpaceX termed a “rapid…

Finn Harps secured their second consecutive victory with a valuable away win against Treaty United in Limerick tonight. Treaty United…0 Finn Harps…1 Gradi Lomboto’s decisive goal in the 76th minute earned Kevin McHugh’s team all three points at Markets Field. This win follows the team’s impressive victory over league leaders Dundalk at Finn Park on Monday night. The journey home will be sweeter for the Harps team and their supporters, buoyed by these crucial three points. Their next match is a home game at Finn Park on July 4th against Longford Town. Lomboto goal works a ‘treat’ for Finn Harps…

Prior to this, Lando Norris did not participate in the first practice session. Alex Dunne, in his place, became the first Irish driver to feature in a Formula One event since Ralph Firman in 2003. News Source : Irish Examiner

Tragically, Colm Lynch-O’Sullivan, a man in his 20s, died in a single-vehicle accident in Ballaghmore, Borris-In-Ossory. News Source

Inch Wildfowl Reserve was filled with joy and learning as over 200 attendees participated in the Wild Day Out at Inch. This cross-border event, part of Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 7th, celebrated both biodiversity and imagination. The event was organized by the Biodiversity without Borders project with the support of Creative Ireland. Donegal County Council led the initiative as part of a Shared Island programme for Cruinniú na nÓg, in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council. Families explored the diverse ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve with guidance from nature experts and council biodiversity officers. The pleasant…

An off-duty Garda became “paralytic drunk” after consuming sambucas during a stag weekend and subsequently assaulted a hotel porter in Ennis, a court heard. “It is a shame that but for the isolated incident of drinking sambuca on a stag night, Caoileann Fitzmaurice likely wouldn’t be in this situation.” “Mr. Fitzmaurice had only four or five drinks, but he suddenly became paralytic and had to be escorted home. He was then confronted by Mr. Olufegun Lawal, who was kindly attempting to direct him, when the altercation occurred.” Caoileann Fitzmaurice, 31, stationed at Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin, pleaded guilty…

Sourdough keeps well and even matures in flavour over days. As the wild yeasts combine with the natural bacteria in flour to ferment, the fermentation process is a lengthy one. This interaction pre-digests the dough, producing carbon dioxide that promotes the bread’s rising while breaking down the gluten, and explains why some people with suspected gluten intolerance can tolerate sourdough. It’s difficult to establish how much sourdough goes into a loaf. Some brands add sourdough flavouring, or a small amount of sourdough, along with regular yeast. I consulted the Food Safety Authority to see what can be labelled as sourdough.…

Several vehicles sustained damage following a paint spill on the main Ardara to Glenties Road. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, resulted in white paint splashing onto a number of cars. Local Councillor Brian Carr acknowledged the difficulty faced by vehicle owners whose cars were damaged through no fault of their own. “An unreported paint spill has unfortunately left vehicle owners with the expense of professional cleaning,” he stated. Councillor Carr advises anyone whose car was affected to contact the pothole/minor claims telephone line. The contact number for affected individuals is 01 6396645. Cars damaged after paint spill on…

With five matches squeezed into 15 days, and a total travel distance of 5,700km, Saturday’s opening game in Perth carries far greater weight than initially meets the eye. News Source : Irish Examiner

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