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Michael Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer from Kerry, was buried in Kenmare today. His funeral took place two and a half months after he went missing from his farmyard, and only weeks following the discovery of his remains on the same property. A significant crowd attended the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare this morning to offer condolences and remembrance. In accordance with the family’s wishes, the burial will be held privately. The Gardaí investigation into Mr. Gaine’s murder is ongoing. This comes a day after the Garda Commissioner announced a review of the initial examination of the Gaine farmyard. Garda…

Michael Gaine was today remembered as “soft and loving, caring and affectionate, kind and considerate.”  The 56-year-old farmer, mourners heard at his funeral in Kerry, was unafraid to show his emotions. In a tribute read on behalf of the family by his cousin Eoghan Clarke, he was also described as “brave, fearless and strong.”  The tribute was delivered after Janice Gaine and other members of the farmer’s family arrived with Mr Gaine’s ashes, cradled in a sheepskin-lined basket and carried into Holy Cross Church, Kenmare. Family and friends gather outside Holy Cross Church in Kenmare, awaiting the funeral Mass of…

Looking for easy, tasty meals the whole family will enjoy? These two cheesy recipes are practical, flavour-packed options perfect for busy households. Whether you’re after a nourishing dinner or a fun, kid-friendly snack, these dishes deliver on taste, convenience, and versatility. The salmon and cheddar jackets offer a hearty twist on the classic baked potato. With creamy cheese, buttery mash, and tender salmon flakes, they’re comforting and wholesome. Even better, the recipe is adaptable—swap in smoked haddock, leftover roast chicken, crispy bacon or whatever you have in the fridge. For a quicker bite, puff pastry pizza pockets are a surefire…

Tottenham Hotspur dismissed Ange Postecoglou from his managerial position on Friday. News Source : Irish Examiner

Israel has announced the retrieval of the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national who was kidnapped and taken into Gaza on October 7, 2023. The Prime Minister’s office stated Saturday that the body of the Thai citizen was returned to Israel following a special military operation. This announcement coincides with Israel’s ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in at least 22 deaths overnight, according to local health authorities. According to the Israeli government, Mr. Pinta was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz and subsequently killed in captivity early in the conflict. This news follows the retrieval…

Republicans are expressing concern over the escalating feud between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, urging both to de-escalate the situation. The growing tension between the two prominent figures could potentially hinder the progress of key Republican legislation, specifically the tax and border spending bill championed by Mr. Trump but opposed by Mr. Musk. Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state, voiced his hope that the dispute wouldn’t disrupt their legislative agenda: “I hope it doesn’t distract us from getting the job done that we need to. I think that it will boil over and they’ll mend fences.”…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has no plans to speak with Elon Musk, signalling the president and his former ally might not resolve their feud over a sweeping tax-cut bill anytime soon. Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasn’t “thinking about” the Tesla CEO. “I hope he does well with Tesla,” Trump said. However, Trump said a review of Musk’s extensive contracts with the federal government was in order. “We’ll take a look at everything,” the president said. “It’s a lot of money.” Trump may get rid of the red Tesla Model S…

Veteran goalkeeper Paddy McKenna is poised to accomplish what might be his career’s biggest, and arguably most surprising, milestone. News Source : Irish Examiner

A man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador has been returned to the United States to face criminal charges. Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces charges related to what US President Donald Trump’s government said was a large human smuggling operation that brought immigrants into the country illegally. His abrupt release from El Salvador is the latest twist in a saga that sparked a months-long standoff between Trump administration officials and the courts over a deportation that officials initially acknowledged was done in error but then continued to stand behind in apparent defiance of orders by judges to facilitate his return…

A stylish early 18th-century home located in east Donegal, set on 1.6 acres, has been listed for sale with an asking price of €440,000. Finn Lodge, boasting 348.55 sq. m (3751 sq ft) of living space, is situated on the outskirts of the village of Killygordon. The historic Finn Lodge, Killygordon, which has recently come on the market. According to the Buildings of Ireland website, “Framing the approach into Killygordon from the west and occupying extensive mature grounds, this building is one of the more substantial nineteenth-century private houses still extant in the village, and it was probably originally built…