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Donegal’s representative has been chosen for the 2025 Nose of Tralee competition: Ghost! After a rigorous selection process with over 1,500 entrants, the top 32 canine contenders have been selected. Public voting begins on July 24th. Ghost, a one-year-old Border Collie Mix, was rescued as a puppy by Clare Animal Welfare. Despite still being a bit shy, Ghost possesses a vibrant personality that matches his large, fluffy tail. Ghost, hoping to spook the competition in this year’s Nose of Tralee! Ghost is described by his owners as “the sweetest boy” and has fostered a strong bond with his older brother,…

It’s not every day that an eight-time All-Ireland champion makes a surprise visit to a children’s training session. But that’s exactly what happened when Dublin GAA icon Michael Darragh MacAuley unexpectedly joined Na Rossa GAA’s Under 10s training session earlier this week, offering his expertise. MacAuley stopped by the club in Leitir on Thursday evening, and upon seeing the U10 team training, he readily volunteered to share his skills with the young players, drawing from his experience as a former GAA Player of the Year. Michael Darragh MacAuley leading the Na Rossa Under 10s through some drills during his visit.…

Tens of thousands of jubilant participants flooded the main square in Pamplona, northern Spain, on Sunday for the “chupinazo,” the traditional firework launch that kicks off the San Fermin bull-running festival.Virtually everyone present, including a significant number of international tourists drawn to the event, was clad in the customary white trousers and shirt, accented with a red sash and neckerchief.As the launch rocket ignited the official festivities, celebrants enthusiastically sprayed each other with red or sparkling wine. Revellers sprayed each other with red or sparkling wine (Miguel Oses/AP)The festival’s highlight, the “encierros,” or bull runs, begin on Monday, held each…

Aside from the worry surrounding Seamus Harnedy’s hamstring, things are looking positive for Cork. However, one more crucial challenge remains to be faced. News Source : Irish Examiner

If you’re longing for a bit of peace and quiet, it’s super-difficult these days to find a place for a family holiday away from the madding crowd, yet with enough activities within reasonable driving distance to keep several generations occupied and amused.  We found ourselves in an agricultural area in the southwest of France that I’d never even heard of before called Gers, sometimes Gascony.  Apparently, it’s one of, if not the most rural part of France, internationally renowned for its fine gastronomy. How about that for a find! It’s also famous for its many bastides, beautiful fortified medieval towns…

Rescuers were continuing to scour a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors. The flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, and at least eight people died in nearby counties. Among the missing are 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was hit by a wall of water in a historic flash flood. Debris on a bridge over the Guadalupe River after the flooding (Julio Cortez/AP) Authorities have not said how many people are missing beyond the children from…

A community fundraiser launched to support the family of Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter Ella, who tragically died in a road accident in Co Donegal this week, has reached its target in under 24 hours. Natalie McLaughlin and her 6-year-old daughter, Ella, were killed in a collision between a car and a van at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday evening, July 2nd. Natalie’s partner, Tyrone, and their two-year-old daughter, Rhea Rose, sustained serious injuries in the same incident. In response, a community fundraiser was organized to assist Natalie’s family and provide support for Tyrone and Rhea Rose. The fundraiser, titled ‘Honouring…

At least 38 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli air strikes, according to hospital officials, as Israel’s military reported striking over 100 targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. These strikes occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to travel to Washington for discussions at the White House, aiming to advance ceasefire initiatives. Separately, an Israeli official stated that the country’s security cabinet approved, on Saturday night, the delivery of aid to northern Gaza, where civilians are facing severe food shortages. Meanwhile, in Yemen, a Houthi rebel spokesperson announced in a pre-recorded message that…

Liverpool forward Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, have tragically passed away following a car accident in Spain on Thursday. Reasoning for changes: The original text implied Jota died along with his brother. While the intended meaning was likely that both passed away, the wording was awkward. The revised version clearly states that both Jota and his brother passed away. It also emphasizes the tragic nature of the event with the word “tragically”. The core meaning and the presence of the HTML tags are maintained. News Source : Irish Examiner

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, surrounded by thousands of devoted followers. Devotees gathered in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama’s exile home since he fled Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. Addressing the large crowd, including hundreds of monks and nuns who endured persistent rain to attend, the Dalai Lama stated, “When I reflect on my life, I realize I haven’t wasted it at all.” “I dedicate my life to serving all sentient beings,” he added. Actor Richard Gere kisses the hand of the Dalai Lama during the birthday celebrations. (Ashwini Bhatia/AP) Draped in…