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Paddy O’Donoghue tragically died, becoming one of two cyclists who lost their lives on Irish roads within a single 24-hour period. News Source

A truly remarkable property is on the horizon in Burtonport, but it demands a premium. Homes like Horizon House, however, are exceptionally rare. Spanning 4.39 acres, the listing describes it as a unique coastal haven, seamlessly blending 19th-century heritage with impeccable modern design. And with a reserve price of €1,375,000, this exceptional four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence certainly lives up to that description. Originally constructed in the 1850s, this historic cottage has been expertly transformed into a minimalist marvel: an architectural gem nestled in nature, steeped in history, and embraced by the Atlantic Ocean. The property includes a beautifully and completely renovated…

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A Donegal man’s extraordinary encounter with the cosmos serves as the inspiration for a new play set to grace the national stage this June. Static, penned by Belfast playwright Jimmy McAleavey, will premiere at the Abbey Theatre on Friday, June 20th. The play centers on an amateur radio enthusiast in Donegal who unexpectedly establishes contact with an astronaut in space via his radio. These events mirror the true story of the late Manus Joe McClafferty from Falcarragh, who gained recognition for connecting with Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev aboard the Mir space station in the 1990s. As the Soviet Union faced…

A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday in a retrial. This follows a state appeals court’s overturning of the former movie mogul’s 2020 conviction last year.Weinstein, once a powerful figure in Hollywood, was accused of raping an aspiring actress and assaulting two other women. The 73-year-old, pleaded not guilty, denying any assaults or non-consensual sex. The jury found Weinstein guilty on one count related to his alleged assault of Miriam Haley in 2006, a former production assistant. He was found not guilty regarding the alleged assault of Kaja Sokola in 2002, who was…

A Stranorlar man is facing charges in court after allegedly assaulting a Garda officer. Darin Reid appeared before Letterkenny District Court concerning separate alleged incidents involving the assault of a Garda and making serious threats to another individual. Reid is charged in connection with an incident said to have occurred on February 22, 2025, at Knockfair, Stranorlar. The prosecution alleges that Reid spat at Garda Rory McGowan before punching him in the left eye. Sergeant Jim Collins testified that the punch caused a black eye and that Garda McGowan also sustained marks on his chest from being allegedly kicked and…

Following Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat against Senegal, the midfielder reportedly expressed his frustration by kicking a water cooler. News Source : Irish Examiner

Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have entered the legal battle over generative AI. Filed in federal district court in Los Angeles, the complaint claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios to generate and distribute “endless unauthorized copies” of their famed characters, such as Darth Vader from Star Wars and the Minions from Despicable Me. “Midjourney is the quintessential copyright free-rider and a bottomless pit of plagiarism. Piracy is piracy, and whether an infringing image or video is made with AI or…

Hundreds of US Marines were undergoing refresher training in riot and crowd control just outside of Los Angelesand will move into the city soon, a military official said, as protests over President Donald Trump’s immigration raids spread from California to other parts of the country.Trump’s decision to dispatch National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles over the objections of California’s governor has sparked a national debate on the use of the military on US soil.The Marines will be in Los Angeles “soon” but not on Wednesday, US Army Major General Scott Sherman, who is commanding the troops, told reporters…

Kieran O’Donnell has officially assumed the role of coxswain for the Arranmore volunteer RNLI crew. Following his successful assessment, Kieran was welcomed ashore at the station by the crew and his family in a celebratory gathering. Kieran’s appointment to the position was made in August of the previous year, following the retirement of veteran coxswain Jimmy Early. Since his appointment, Kieran has undergone rigorous training provided by the RNLI. This training encompassed leadership development, demonstrating unwavering dedication, and committing to mastering all aspects of maritime rescue. Resilience coxswains provided support for the lifeboat during Kieran’s training period. He successfully completed…