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Pope Leo XIV will revive a long-standing papal custom by taking a summer break outside of Rome, according to a Vatican announcement. Pope Leo XIV will travel to Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence located south of Rome, from July 6-20 “for a period of rest.” He will also return there for a few days surrounding the Catholic Assumption feast day in August, the Vatican confirmed. Pope Leo visited the papal summer palace last month, fueling speculation regarding the potential resumption of the centuries-old tradition. The palace was originally constructed by Pope Urban VIII in 1624 as a refuge from…

A woman seriously injured in a road traffic incident in Buncrana last week is still receiving hospital treatment. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Main Street, Buncrana, shortly after 11:50 am on Tuesday, June 10th and involved a vehicle and two pedestrians. The driver and both pedestrians (one male and one female) were transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical attention. The driver and the male pedestrian sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. The female pedestrian remains hospitalized with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. A Garda spokesperson stated: “We urge anyone who witnessed the collision to…

Speaking to the Irish Examiner from University College Cork, Sean O’Driscoll declares that Ireland is facing a “national emergency” regarding its infrastructure. You can read more about this assessment here.In a comprehensive discussion, he claims public servants prioritize avoiding scrutiny from the Public Accounts Committee over preventing economic decline and warns of impending crises in the energy, water, and transport sectors. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Take us with you this summer. Annual €130€65 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month News Source : Irish Examiner

The sabbatical system allows players to take advantage of lucrative opportunities with Northern Hemisphere clubs, while maintaining their contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and ensuring their availability for international matches. News Source : Irish Examiner

If you’ve ever watched your teenager zip through an online video game or help their grandparents set up their wi-fi modem, you might assume they were born with a smartphone in one hand and a console controller in the other.  Parents often marvel at the technological prowess of their children, and many will have probably pondered whether they are raising the next Bill Gates. The uncomfortable truth, however, is that just because young people are fluent in the language of social media and gaming, it doesn’t mean they possess the digital skills necessary to be safe and proficient technology users.…

At least 45 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip while waiting for UN and commercial trucks to enter the territory with desperately needed food, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and a local hospital. Palestinian witnesses told The Associated Press that Israeli forces had fired on the crowds. It did not appear to be related to a new Israeli and US-supported aid delivery network that rolled out last month and has been marred by controversy and violence. Yousef Nofal, an eyewitness, said he saw many people motionless and bleeding on the ground after Israeli forces opened fire. “It was…

A 40-year-old man from Donegal has been deported from the United States and returned to Ireland due to a visa waiver violation. The man, whose identity has not been released, was apprehended by US immigration authorities for overstaying his permitted time on a travel visa. According to TheJournal.ie, the individual arrived at Dublin Airport from Boston this past Friday. His initial detention occurred after a driving-related conviction, leading to his transfer to a detention facility managed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deported man is reportedly the father of two American-born children, ages 9 and 10, and had…

A night-time Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine has killed at least 15 people and injured 116 others while they slept in their homes. Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said 14 people were killed and 99 others were injured as explosions echoed across the city for hours during the night. The bombardment demolished a nine-storey residential building, destroying dozens of apartments. Emergency workers were at the scene to rescue people from under the rubble. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months and came as two rounds of direct peace talks…

Roarty represents a fresh wave of promising talent making their mark this year. News Source : Irish Examiner

A young man who drove a car with EIGHT people riding on the roof and hood has been ordered to donate €750 to charity. Brian Mordaunt appeared in Letterkenny District Court, County Donegal, facing a dangerous driving charge stemming from the Donegal International Rally weekend on June 21, 2024. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins informed the court that videos of the unusual incident had surfaced on Snapchat. Police became aware of the situation and subsequently stopped Mordaunt’s vehicle. The 19-year-old, with no prior convictions, fully admitted to the offense and apologized to the Gardaí, the court heard. Photographs depicting the car…