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The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, has expressed his hope to live beyond the age of 130. This statement comes shortly after he outlined his succession plans, confirming his intention to reincarnate after his passing. The Dalai Lama, celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, made these remarks during a ceremony organized by his devotees, who offered prayers for his continued well-being and longevity. “I have been able to serve the Buddha dharma and the beings of Tibet so far quite well, and I hope to live over 130 years,” the Dalai Lama told thousands of followers who had gathered…

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Oasis thanked their fans for “putting up with us over the years”, as they closed their first gig together in 16 years. Noel and Liam Gallagher swaggered on to the stage before waving at concertgoers at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, the first stop on their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour. The brothers, who had not performed together since their dramatic split in 2009, blasted through their setlist, kicking off with Hello, from their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? During the gig, the lead singer apologised to fans for how long it had taken for them to reunite. Liam…

Kilkenny are expected to win this match. If they can limit their opponents to two goals or fewer, there should be no reason for them to fail. News Source : Irish Examiner

IF YOUR idea of luxury is a bay-facing orangery or a bathroom with underfloor heating or a bespoke garden room, Gearhies House could be the home for you. The orangery at Gearhies House If your idea of luxury is more natural than man-made, like waking up to views of sparkling Bantry Bay or the shifting colour tones of the Caha Mountain range, then Gearhies House could also be the home for you. View of Bantry Bay and the Beara Peninsula In essence, it offers the best of both worlds: Comfort within, thanks to quality finishes, and outdoor enrichment from the…

While the ten-year wait for a Liam MacCarthy Cup is the most obvious concern, a lack of triumphs across various levels is surprisingly significant. News Source : Irish Examiner

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Since the days of Big Brother, reality TV has been a world ripe for extreme behaviour — making it the perfect setting for a thrilling novel about what happens when the experience goes wrong. Irish author Aisling Rawle describes her debut, The Compound, as “Love Island meets Lord of the Flies” and “Animal Farm — but if everyone was hot and wanted skincare”.  In the opening pages, its protagonist Lily — a young, attractive 20-something — wakes up in a large house surrounded by an expansive desert.  She’s willingly taking part in The Compound, a reality show that sees young…

Matt Houlihan has become something of a Super Trouper. Derek Power found what he was looking for, and as for Gavin Fleming, well, he’s feeling Supersonic.Is it even better than the real thing? Definitely? Maybe. Just ask some of the members of tribute bands who this weekend — almost every weekend — are playing shows to people up and down the country, and sometimes overseas. According to Gavin Fleming, electrical engineer and marathon runner by day, but who turns into Liam Gallagher at the weekends, “I know some people look at tribute bands as a bit ‘cruise ship’, but our fans would…

US President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his cabinet, Mr. Trump signed the multi-trillion dollar legislation outside the White House, and then banged down the gavel that house speaker Mike Johnson gifted him that was used during the bill’s final passage on Thursday. Against odds that at times seemed improbable, Mr. Trump achieved his goal of celebrating a historic and divisive legislative victory in time…