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Three full days, 20 epic stages, and 274 kilometres of competitive action define the Donegal International Rally, where eleven ambitious Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy members are poised to excel. Following their recent European Rally Championship podium at Rally Poland, Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne will debut M-Sport’s 160th Ford Fiesta Rally2 at this Irish Tarmac Rally Championship event. Armstrong, following top seed Callum Devine, will experience Donegal’s opening Malin Head test for the first time. The two-time Junior WRC runner-up will rely on the local expertise of co-driver Byrne, who has competed on the three-day event four times in a…

Tragically, Jack Goss, a 21-year-old from Poppintree, Ballymun, Dublin 9, has died following a serious collision on the Cappagh Road in Finglas, Dublin 11. The incident occurred on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th, and Jack succumbed to his injuries on Monday, June 16th. News Source

While the main narratives might be clear, the underlying statistics and their influence – both beneficial and detrimental – on performances and outcomes are often less apparent. News Source : Irish Examiner

A young female bear caused quite a commotion after venturing out of the woods and into the residential areas of Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital. For two days, the brown bear strolled through Vilnius’s neighborhoods, crossed roads, and explored gardens, all while being followed by curious onlookers with smartphones, and eventually, drones. The Lithuanian government then issued a permit to have the bear shot and killed. This decision was met with resistance from Lithuanian hunters who, knowing the critically low number of these protected animals in the country, refused to carry out the order. She was scared but not aggressive. She…

The 34-year-old fly-half was considered a potential addition to Joe Schmidt’s team for the Lions tour, starting July 19 in Brisbane. News Source : Irish Examiner

Ulster will experience long periods of sunshine this morning, with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 25 degrees. Tonight will remain mild and humid. While mostly dry, isolated heavy thunderstorms are possible. Temperatures will stay between 13 and 15 degrees, with light to moderate southeasterly winds. Tomorrow is forecast to be even hotter and more humid, with temperatures peaking at 24 to 28 degrees. However, isolated showers may develop. The hot spell is expected to continue through Saturday. Sunday will see temperatures cool to around 20 degrees, with a chance of showers. Met Éireann predicts similar weather patterns will likely continue…

An Iranian missile struck the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, causing injuries and “extensive damage”, according to officials. Separate Iranian strikes targeted a high-rise apartment building in Tel Aviv and other locations in central Israel. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service reported at least 40 people injured. In response, Israel conducted strikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, marking its most recent assault on Iran’s extensive nuclear program. This occurred on the seventh day of the conflict, which began with a surprise wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, high-ranking officers, and nuclear scientists. Iran has launched…

This Saturday offers a double dose of Gaelic games: at 2pm, Cork will battle Clare in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Then, just an hour later, all eyes will be on Castlebar, where the Cork Rebels face Mayo in a crucial, winner-takes-all clash in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship. News Source : Irish Examiner

Mohamed Salah, recently committed to a new contract with Liverpool, aims to surpass his impressive individual performance from last season as the Reds strive to defend their title. News Source : Irish Examiner

An Irish Examiner Ipsos B+A survey reveals that nearly 40% of women in Ireland experience feelings of loneliness and isolation, while only 8% believe mental health services are easily accessible.Despite nearly half of the women surveyed indicating that it is easier to discuss mental health challenges today, significant barriers to accessing support persist.The survey encompassed 1,078 women across Ireland.Participants were asked to respond to the statement: “I often feel lonely or isolated nowadays.”Responses indicated that 12% strongly agreed, 27% somewhat agreed, and 18% strongly disagreed.Almost two in five women have consulted a healthcare professional regarding their mental health in recent…