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English Paper 2 was a “trickier” exam than Paper 1, but students who knew their texts inside out will be rewarded, according to teachers reviewing the 2025 papers. The second day of the 2025 Leaving Cert continued on Thursday with English Paper 2, which tests students’ knowledge of poetry, plays, and studied texts. “They were two very good papers, particularly I thought the higher-level paper was really well pitched,” said Kate Barry, ASTI English spokesperson and teacher at Loreto, Fermoy, Co Cork. “It was quite challenging, but that’s what we want at higher level.”  “It wasn’t a paper that you…

Briney’s Bar in Clonmany is looking to expand, with the owners seeking planning permission for an extension. Martin Harkin has submitted an application to Donegal County Council to convert the neighboring retail space, previously Catriona’s Newsagents, into a new lounge area for the pub. The planning application is currently in the ‘pre-validation’ phase with Donegal County Council.   Planning permission sought to extend Inishowen pub was last modified: June 5th, 2025 by Staff Writer Tags: News Source : Donegal Daily

Last month, local students participating in the EU-funded CLYP project at ATU Letterkenny gained valuable leadership skills. The CLYP (Civic Labs for Young People) project, designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders, hosted an engaging workshop at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) for students from Karen Murphy School of Speech, Drama and Communications. The workshop focused on the connection between leadership abilities and community development. The CLYP project aims to empower young people to become proactive community leaders by equipping them with resources to develop effective leadership strategies. This collaborative European initiative seeks innovative approaches to youth leadership. It acknowledges…

The Gairmscoil Chú Uladh community recently gathered to celebrate the diverse achievements of its students throughout the academic year. Principal Ciarán Mac Ruaidhrí praised the students’ initiative and success in the school’s daily activities. Students, parents, and staff then heard from guest speaker Charlene McGuire, a Gairmscoil Chú Uladh alumna who shared her journey from student to quantity surveyor and successful business owner. Reflecting on her school years, she admitted uncertainty about her future. She encouraged students to dedicate themselves fully to every task, regardless of its size. “As you excel in your endeavors, your confidence will grow,” she stated,…

Two boys who raped a teenage girl in a car at Limerick Racecourse when they were aged just 13 and 15 years old have each been sentenced to six years in detention. A third defendant (now 18) who was found guilty of aiding and abetting the rapes by moving the car in which it occurred was jailed for three-and-a-half years. The daytime attack against the girl involved humiliation and degradation and was committed by offenders of a very young age, the Central Criminal Court heard. The teenage rapists and their families do not accept the verdicts of the jury and…

Aidan O’Brien, a ten-time champion in this prestigious race, fields a strong contingent of trial winners as he aims for his eleventh victory. News Source : Irish Examiner

Edgar Lungu, the former president of Zambia who led the southern African country from 2015 to 2021, has died at the age of 68.His daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, shared the news of his passing in a video on the official Facebook page of his political party, the Patriotic Front.She stated that he passed away in a South African hospital after being under “medical supervision” for several weeks. The cause of death was not disclosed by Ms. Lungu-Mwansa.Lungu assumed the presidency in 2015 following the death of Michael Sata, serving out the remainder of his term. He was then elected to a…

Finn Harps will face UCD at Finn Park in the second round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup. The draw, held in Dublin this afternoon, sets up a home tie for Harps. All matches are scheduled to take place between July 18th and 20th. Currently, Finn Harps are positioned eighth in the SSE Airtricity League First Division as they head into the mid-season break. This season, Finn Harps have had mixed results against UCD. A previous encounter in Dublin resulted in a 1-1 draw, with William O’Connor’s team securing the point in March. However, UCD recently defeated Kevin McHugh’s side…

Farmers are reminded that hedgerow removal is strictly regulated. Exceptions are limited to farmyard expansion, widening access for larger machinery, or issues of road or farm safety. Critically, only the minimum length of hedgerow necessary can be removed. Regarding road safety, removal is only permissible where the Local Authority, National Roads Authority, or Gardaí identify an unacceptable level of risk (e.g., a laneway too narrow for modern machinery or commercial vehicles). For farm safety, a hedgerow on land with a gradient exceeding 15% in arable land or 20% in grassland (as indicated on the BISS map layer) can be removed…

That agonizing penalty shootout loss in Durban marks the end of the Cork native’s time with the province. News Source : Irish Examiner