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Gardaí and event organizers are advising GAA fans travelling to Ballybofey for tomorrow’s All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter-Final against Louth to anticipate traffic delays. The throw-in is scheduled for 4pm at MacCumhaill Park, but attendees should factor in potentially long delays both to and from the venue. This is partly due to the increased traffic in the county also associated with the Donegal International Rally. In their official statement, Gardaí stated: “While we will do our best to manage traffic flow, the high number of people attending both this match and the Donegal International Rally will inevitably lead to delays. We strongly…

Securing a coveted slot to exchange wedding rings on Amsterdam’s usually traffic-choked ring road seemed like a good omen for Zuzanna Lisowska and Yuri Iozzelli’s future life together. “It just seemed like super fun idea,” Ms Lisowska said. “And, you know, statistics were on our side. There were 400 couples who wanted to do it, so we feel really lucky to have been chosen.” Friends and total strangers cheered and clapped as they told each other “I do” as part of a day-long festival on parts of the A10 highway that circles the Dutch capital closed to traffic for the…

The road is still closed this afternoon following the collision that occurred shortly after 10:15 am. News Source

A “dark cloud” hangs over the Co Meath community after the tragic death of a teenage boy, locally named as Kofi Owusu, who got into difficulty in the water at Laytown. Local representatives have expressed their condolences to the 15-year-old’s family from Dundalk, Co Louth, describing it as a “devastating loss”. Emergency services initiated a search operation following a report of a male experiencing difficulty in the water at Laytown at 6:15 pm on Friday. Gardaí confirmed that his body was recovered from the water by the coastguard. He was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Navan Hospital…

Though appointed captain by Tim Clancy after their promotion, Lyons was subsequently dropped from the starting defense by Clancy’s replacement, Nash, who sought a different formation to counter the powerful Rovers. News Source : Irish Examiner

In Donegal, two individuals have been arrested following separate incidents of dangerous driving. This morning, Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit apprehended a van driver at a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. This marks the fourth arrest related to impaired driving in the county within a 24-hour period. On Friday, three distinct drivers were arrested for drug-driving by Donegal Gardaí. Separately, in the Ballybofey area, the driver of a quad bike was taken into custody overnight. Gardaí have also seized the quad bike, citing multiple instances of dangerous driving observed by officers.…

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“I take full responsibility for everything; that’s part of my job. Regardless of the specific department involved, or any other factors, I’m ultimately accountable for the entire operation. Clearly, the outcome wasn’t satisfactory, and I need to improve my performance.” News Source : Irish Examiner

Talks aimed at de-escalating the conflict between Israel and Iran have failed to yield a diplomatic breakthrough, as the war enters its second week with continued exchanges of strikes. European ministers met with Iran’s lead diplomat for four hours in Geneva on Friday. This occurred as President Trump considers potential US military intervention, and concerns grow regarding possible attacks on nuclear facilities. European officials expressed optimism for future negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated his openness to further dialogue; however, he stressed that Tehran is unwilling to negotiate with the US while Israeli attacks persist. “Iran is ready to…

A fun-filled family day designed for children with additional needs is scheduled for this weekend in Portnoo. Organized by the Donegal South West branch of the HSE Children’s Disability Team, the event promises a variety of activities suitable for the whole family. The Dolmen Centre in Portnoo will host the event on Sunday, June 22nd, from 12 midday to 2pm. Attendees can enjoy a sensory story time, a dedicated sensory space, a treasure hunt, a petting farm, and refreshments from an ice cream van, in addition to numerous other engaging games. All games and activities have been carefully adapted to…