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The relentless climb continues. Puck-outs will be a constant feature. Stamina wanes, and lungs ache, indicative of this era of overexertion. Yet, a move to curtail this trend seems to be lacking. News Source : Irish Examiner

“Do we need to be on the sideline? Is it just about being seen? Everyone probably assumes I’d love to be involved. But no. If being absent would make life easier for the referees…” News Source : Irish Examiner

Record numbers of women are contacting Women’s Aid to report abuse by their partners and ex-partners including rape, sexual assault and even threats on either their or their children’s lives. The charity said it dealt with more contacts and disclosures in 2024 than in any other year in its 50-year history. A third of the women who contacted Women’s Aid reported “a broad and brutal pattern of abuse” at the hands of partners and ex-partners. It said domestic violence is now endemic in society. The national group which helps victims of domestic abuse said the disclosures reported to it include…

A Donegal lorry driver has been jailed for dangerous driving causing the death of a young man in Roscommon last year. Shaun Curran, 32, of Middle Dore, Bunbeg, was sentenced today to five years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended. The sentence stems from a crash that tragically took the life of 24-year-old Rian Sheridan, from Cluainluáin, Renvyle, Co Galway. Curran was also disqualified from driving for seven years, according to RTÉ News. The fatal collision between Curran’s lorry and Mr. Sheridan’s car occurred at Newtown, Roscommon, on the main Athlone to Roscommon road on March 27, 2024.…

In contrast to Monday’s quarter-final draw, which prioritised avoiding rematches of provincial finals and All-Ireland group stage games, the semi-final draw protocol aims to prevent any repetition of previous pairings wherever feasible. News Source : Irish Examiner

A recent US intelligence report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program was only delayed by a matter of months following a US strike, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that it was “completely and fully obliterated.”The preliminary assessment, released Monday by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), contrasts with statements made by both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the condition of Iran’s nuclear facilities.Sources familiar with the report indicate that while the strikes on Saturday at the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites caused substantial damage, they did not result in complete destruction.The White House vehemently refuted the report’s conclusions,…

Charles James & The Rise, the Donegal-based cinematic folk group, have announced their self-titled debut album, set for release in September 2025. Leading up to the album launch, the band has released a new single, “Wide Awake,” a darkly atmospheric track exploring the torment and restlessness of insomnia. Frontman Charles James describes “Wide Awake” as “a song about the space we inhabit between wake and sleep and the inability to actually get to sleep. A fever dream made worse by the urgency and restlessness we experience during bouts of insomnia.” The band is comprised of husband-and-wife team Charles James and…

Two men sustained serious injuries in an explosion aboard a ship docked at Foynes Port, County Limerick. The incident occurred shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, prompting an alarm raised by crew members onboard the vessel. Gardaí and emergency services responded rapidly to the Port as part of a significant emergency operation. The HSE Air Ambulance transported one casualty, reportedly with a head injury, to Cork University Hospital. The second injured man was transported to University Hospital Limerick, having suffered a chest injury. Residents reported a heavy presence of emergency personnel around the Bow Hercules, an oil/chemical tanker registered and moored…

The Epsom Derby winner is set to compete against a field of no more than nine other horses this Sunday. News Source : Irish Examiner

Uisce Éireann has confirmed plans for water mains replacement works in Keadue, necessitating a 50-day road closure. The R259 will be closed from Monday, June 30th until Friday, August 8th, with diversions in operation. Local residents and emergency services will have access throughout the duration of the works. As part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, over 3.6km of aging cast iron water mains will be replaced with new pipework in the area.   Seven-week road closure planned in Keadue near Burtonport was last modified: June 24th, 2025 by Staff Writer News Source : Donegal Daily