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Tears of joy, celebratory punches of the air, and emotional reunions with loved ones — you see it all at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon. The gruelling 26.2-mile course attracts all sorts, often people with a deeply personal story to share; from elite athletes to casual joggers with a point to prove, and those driven by memories, causes, hopes, and dreams. Among the thousands to cross the finish line was Jane Hughes from Co Laois, who ran with a photo of her late father Thomas Landy, taken on her wedding day in 2016. He died of cancer,…

Jim McGuinness, the Donegal manager, has announced three changes to his starting fifteen for this afternoon’s All-Ireland Championship match against Cavan at Breffni Park. Gavin Mulreany retains his position as goalkeeper, continuing to deputize for the injured Shaun Patton. Caolan McColgan comes into the team in place of Daire O’Baoill, while Conor O’Donnell starts in the forward line, replacing Oisin Gallen. Donegal will be aiming for a victory against Cavan as they pursue Tyrone and Mayo in the competitive Group 1 of the All-Ireland Championship. The match is scheduled to begin at 2pm. Note that there will be no live…

An individual has been hospitalized following a medical emergency that occurred at the Cork City Marathon finish line. The incident took place on Patrick Street, … News Source : Irish Examiner

Commentators lamented Inter Milan’s “climax of suffering” in Munich, reserving their strongest criticism for manager Simone Inzaghi. News Source : Irish Examiner

French authorities report that celebrations following Paris-Saint Germain’s Champions League victory were marred by tragedy, with two fans dead and a police officer in a coma.A 17-year-old boy died from stab wounds in Dax during a PSG street party, according to the national police service.In Paris, a man was killed when his scooter was struck by a car during the victory celebrations, the interior minister’s office stated.Investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances of both deaths.A police officer in northwest France was accidentally struck by fireworks and is in an induced coma due to severe eye injuries, as confirmed…

Discover the enchantment of fairies at a free event in Rathmullan this afternoon! Rathmullan Tidy Towns is hosting a Lá Bealtaine folklore celebration, marking the arrival of Summer with family-friendly activities. Enjoy fairy-themed music, captivating stories, and engaging arts and crafts. And, naturally, indulge in delicious fairy cakes! Children are encouraged to wear their favorite fairy costumes. Join the fun this afternoon, Sunday, June 1st, starting at 2pm at the Pier Sheds in the Rathmullan Beach car park. Free Rathmullan kids event to explore all thing fairies this afternoon! was last modified: June 1st, 2025 by Staff Writer News Source…

A hospital fire in Hamburg, Germany, claimed the lives of three patients and left many injured, including two in critical condition, authorities reported on Sunday.Firefighters were dispatched to the Marienkrankenhaus hospital shortly after midnight in response to the outbreak.The fire originated in a room on the geriatric ward, situated on the building’s ground floor, subsequently spreading to the facade of the floor above. Smoke permeated all four floors of the hospital.The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus work in a burnt-out room of the Marienkrankenhaus hospital (Steven Hutchings/dpa/AP)According to the German news agency dpa, the…

At least 30 people were killed and scores wounded on Sunday while attempting to receive food aid in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and numerous eyewitnesses. Witnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire on crowds approximately 1,000 yards from an aid distribution site operated by an Israeli-backed foundation. The Israeli army issued a brief statement stating that it was “currently unaware of injuries caused by (Israeli military) fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site. The matter is still under review”. The foundation released a statement claiming it delivered aid “without incident” early on Sunday and refuted previous reports…

Calls are growing for free sunscreen to be provided in all schools and public buildings to combat the rising rates of skin cancer, a threat expected to worsen with climate change-induced hotter weather.The urgency stems from the current statistic of over 11,000 new melanoma cases diagnosed annually, with projections indicating a potential doubling of this figure by 2045.Responding to these concerns, Cork County Council is set to formally request the government, through a letter to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, to implement a universal sunscreen provision system across local authority offices, libraries, schools, and third-level institutions, mirroring the widespread…

His, and Cork manager John Cleary’s, frustration stemmed from the new clean catch, or ‘mark’, interference rule. This rule significantly impacted the game, ultimately contributing to Kerry’s eleven-point win against Cork. News Source : Irish Examiner