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After a hiatus since 2022, the Beara division was set to rejoin the county championship, expressing assurance about their ability to field a team by Thursday. News Source : Irish Examiner

Six new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are planned for Donegal, as part of a nationwide initiative to expand EV infrastructure. Nearly €8 million has been allocated to provide grants for charging infrastructure at these locations, with the chargers expected to be operational by the end of the year. The planned Donegal charging station locations are: Robert Kee, Circle K, Laghey (N15) Centra Ballyshannon Service Station (N15) Kavanagh’s SuperValu Ballybofey (N13) Weev Charging Ltd, WN504, Burt (N13) Joseph Rafferty Oil Ltd, Circle K, Bridge End (N13) McGettigans Applegreen, Lifford Service Station (N15) This announcement supports the government’s strategy to…

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has detailed the harrowing account of one of its paramedics, who told the organisation he heard Israeli troops shoot first responders while they were still clinging to life. Asaad al-Nasasra, 47, was one of two first responders to survive the 15 March attack on a convoy of emergency vehicles in which 15 other medics and rescue workers were killed. He told the PRCS that after the attack in Gaza he was detained and tortured for 37 days by Israeli forces. The bodies of 15 paramedics and rescue workers were later found buried in a mass…

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, known for his icy stares and no-nonsense feedback of contestants’ masterpieces, says he’s his own biggest critic too. “I’ll always be critical, because nothing’s ever really perfect, even the stuff I make – nothing is perfect,” says the 59-year-old. Merseyside-born Hollywood, who is releasing his latest cookbook, Celebrate, has been the only mainstay on the popular baking show since its conception on the BBC in 2010, before it moved to Channel 4 seven years later. Running the family bakery at 20, his on-screen persona certainly hasn’t been created for TV. “I’ve always…

Monsignor William McLaughlin, affectionately known as Fr. Billy, ‘Ad Fines Terrae’, of Ardagh, Ballyliffin, has passed away peacefully at the Nazareth House, Fahan. Msgr. McLaughlin was 90 years old. Originally from Lewis Street in Rosemount, Derry, he had resided in Inishowen for several years. During his vocation, he spent 20 years in Los Angeles, serving at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport and becoming known as Father Bill. He is survived by his brothers Neil, Seán, and Colm. He was predeceased by his sister Mary, and his brothers Michael and Pat. He will be deeply missed by Seán’s partner…

Elon Musk has weighed in on the congressional debate surrounding former US President Donald Trump’s extensive tax and spending bill, denouncing it as a “disgusting abomination” that will inflate the federal deficit. Musk’s social media commentary has resonated with several fiscally conservative Republicans in the US Senate, potentially complicating the bill’s chances of passing in that chamber. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” the Tesla and SpaceX CEO posted on his platform X. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.” He added: “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did…

Under the agreement, the Gallagher Insurance logo will be prominently displayed on the training and match-day shorts of the All Blacks, as well as all other New Zealand international rugby teams. News Source : Irish Examiner

Having navigated a demanding year, the Ireland captain led the Girls in Green to a 1-0 victory against Slovenia on Tuesday. This win, however, wasn’t sufficient to overtake the Balkan nation for the leading position in their Uefa Nations League match-up. News Source : Irish Examiner

State examinations commence today with a record number of students participating. This year, 61,726 candidates are registered for the Leaving Certificate, while 4,517 are registered for the Leaving Certificate Applied exams. The Junior Cycle exams will see 74,313 candidates taking part. The majority of Leaving Certificate students will begin their exams at 9:30am with English Paper 1. Students enrolled in the LCA (Leaving Certificate Applied) and Junior Cycle programmes will also sit their English papers at the same time.   Leaving and Junior Cert exams begin today for record number of students was last modified: June 4th, 2025 by Staff…

A Rockies legend is confident the Rebels will show significant improvement compared to their previous performance at the Gaelic Grounds. News Source : Irish Examiner