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IN JULY 2016, I was in the hospital, a married man, a dad of four. At that time, I’d been living alone in a dark little cottage, and I was very self-isolated. I’d had a number of episodes with alcohol — this was the end of the second one. When you’re half in, half out of consciousness, doctors can speak as if you’re not there. “It’s hard to see this guy lasting the night,” I heard one say to the other.  I had double pneumonia, acute pancreatitis — I’d never been as sick in my life. I’d been many times…

The Cork stalwart, Hannah Looney, reflects on her career in the media, the growth of media attention on women’s sports, and the upcoming tough game against Galway. News Source : Irish Examiner

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early on Friday. The war has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed much of Gaza and pushed the territory of some two million Palestinians toward famine. Ahead of the security cabinet meeting, which began on Thursday and ran through the night, Mr Netanyahu said Israel planned to retake control over the entire territory and eventually hand it off to friendly Arab forces opposed to Hamas. Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip as seen…

Based on new European Commission data, Ireland has the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses out of all European Union nations, with more than 24,000 new cases every single year. As Professor Patrick Redmond, a GP, associate professor at RCSI, and leading cancer care researcher notes, cancer is now the leading cause of mortality in Ireland, causing 28% of deaths each year: “It’s a big public health issue. It’s taken over from heart disease as the major contributor in terms of mortality in Ireland.” While survival rates have improved by 50% over the past decade, to the extent that 65%…

Experts have warned of addiction risks as they report a significant increase in painkiller use in Ireland, including a 25% rise in opioid use and a 50% surge in prescriptions for medication containing oxycodone. The study also revealed that Irish patients consume considerably more pain medication than their counterparts in England, prompting calls for improved access to alternative treatment options. Lengthy waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures, such as knee replacements, can trap individuals in severe chronic pain, potentially “waiting several years to be considered for joint replacement surgery,” forcing them to rely on medication in the interim, the study authors…

Around 12,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering from acute malnutrition, and hunger-related deaths are rising, the Director General of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. “In July, nearly 12,000 children under five years were identified as having acute malnutrition in Gaza, the highest monthly figure ever recorded,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at his organisation’s headquarters in Geneva. At least 99 people have died, including 64 adults and 35 children, of whom 29 were younger than five, from the start of this year to July 29. Between June and July, the number of admissions for malnutrition almost…

Europa Conference League, Third qualifying round, 1st leg: Ballkani 1 (Adetunji 56’) Shamrock Rovers 0 Shamrock Rovers suffered a narrow defeat against Kosovan side Ballkani in their UEFA Conference League Third qualifying round 1st leg. At Stadium Fadil Vokrri in Pristina, Sunday Adetunji’s second-half goal was the difference against a battling Shamrock Rovers side who defended resolutely for the most part and were unlucky not to score. The hosts, nicknamed “The Gabriels,” started strongly, demonstrating their experience at this level, having qualified for the group stage in the last two seasons. Danger man Adetunji – who also scored against Rovers…

Donald Trump has said he would meet Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader will not meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Trump was asked by a reporter if the Russian leader would need to meet Mr Zelensky to secure a meeting with the US, and replied: “No, he doesn’t. No.” His comments followed Mr Putin’s remarks earlier on Thursday that he hoped to meet the US president next week, possibly in the United Arab Emirates, but the White House was still working through the details of any potential meetings, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. We’re going to see what…

Cork’s camogie team will face Galway in the All-Ireland senior final with an unchanged lineup. Manager Ger Manley has chosen to field the same starting 15 that secured a 10-point victory against Waterford in the semi-final. Katrina Mackey will start the match, maintaining her position over Clodagh Finn. Finn, who missed the Waterford game due to a knee injury, returns to the bench after recovering. Orlaith Mullins will also be among the substitutes. The Sarsfields player made a significant impact in the semi-final, scoring 1-2 after entering the game just three minutes before the end of normal time. CORK: A…

A helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of the two people on board. The crash prompted a closure of the river to traffic near Alton, Illinois, according to a US Coast Guard spokesperson. The Mississippi River is currently closed from mile marker 199 to mile marker 201, stated spokesperson Jonathan Lindberg. News Source : Irish Examiner