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Dublin St overbridge confirmed in post-iReX Picton plans
1News
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A port infrastructure upgrade in Picton to accommodate new ferries will include building a Dublin St overbridge, Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed on Tuesday. He was in the port town to announce that Ferry Holdings has reached an agreement...
Irish Examiner view: Education is a priceless asset
Irish Examiner
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July 2, 2025
It has been a challenging couple of days in terms of education costs, with the squeeze coming on for those at both ends of the system.Parents of primary school pupils have been complaining about the ‘voluntary contributions’ required from schools,...
Dublin City Council to be named and shamed at Cabinet by social home building league
Dublin Live
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July 1, 2025
Dublin City Council is among the local authorities who will be named and shamed for not building enough social homes under plans to be discussed by Cabinet. It is understood that Housing Minister James Browne will request the Government to note...
Headed on vacation? Stuff these must-read books in your bag, stat!
AOL
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13 Best Beach Reads Berkley Books "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everyone's beach bag packing list includes a few can't-forget essentials, like SPF, sunnies, and—super...
Everything that Ireland touches is turning to cash
Killarney Today
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July 1, 2025
Joe Scally, Hayfield Family Collection, Danny McCoy, CEO, Irish Business and Employers Confederation, Superintendent John Ryan and Johnny McGuire, Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Co-President Danny McCoy, CEO, Irish Business and...
These 10 breathtaking places in Ireland look straight out of a fairytale
AOL
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The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Ireland David Soanes Photography - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's something so magical about the vibrant natural greens of the...
Homelessness: Number of people in emergency accommodation rises to new high of 15,747
The Irish Times
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Homelessness has reached another record high with latest data from showing there were 15,747 people in emergency accommodation in May, including almost 5,000 children. The report, published on Friday by the Department of Housing, shows during the...
Lagardère Travel Retail introduces permanent Wasabi restaurant at Luton Airport
DFNI-Frontier
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July 1, 2025
Lagardère Travel Retail has announced the opening of a permanent Wasabi restaurant at London Luton Airport. Located in the main terminal, the new restaurant will span 107sqm and offer a 30-seat capacity, bringing Wasabi’s Japanese cuisine to one...
Lydia Ko shares a hilarious consequence of a mistake she made during her practice round of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
As Lydia Ko geared up for the practice round at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, she forgot to bring along her towel and had to face a hilarious consequence for it. The New Zealand golfer recently shared a picture of a paper towel draped over what...
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions live streams: How to watch Wednesday’s tour match
Rugby World
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July 1, 2025
Shouldn’t you be at work? This guide explains how to watch Queensland Reds v the British & Irish Lions online and on TV this Wednesday, though you may have to clear this one with your boss… – Date: Wednesday 2 July, 2025 – Kick-off time: 8.00pm...
Fourth of July firecracker shrimp recipe from our Irish chef
The Irish Voice
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July 1, 2025
This easy recipe for firecracker shrimp is perfect for the Fourth of July and can be prepared a day ahead of time and then deep-fried just after your guests arrive. It's nearly the Fourth of July! It's time to gather with friends and family to...
Travel journalists from 'Down Under' experience ‘Ireland Unrushed’ in Offaly
Offaly Live
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July 1, 2025
SIX travel journalists from Australia and New Zealand, with a combined reach of millions of readers, have been exploring Ireland as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists – who write for various newspapers and magazines,...
Tourist raped by Louth man wants to meet her attacker and ask how he could be so cruel
LMFM
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In her victim impact statement which was read out by prosecution counsel, Tony McGillicuddy SC, the woman said: “I don't know why, but I want to meet him in a safe space and look him in the eyes and ask him what reason would anyone have to be so...
Louth man found guilty of raping tourist in Dublin as victim seeks restorative justice meeting
Louth Live
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July 1, 2025
A Spanish tourist who was raped in Dublin city centre during New Year's Eve celebrations has said she wants to meet her attacker in a safe space and ask him how he could have been so cruel. The prosecution will now look into providing restorative...
TG4 commentators Páidí Ó Lionáird and Pádraic Ó Cúinn interview: Tour de France, Irish cycling and Gaelige
Cyclist
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July 1, 2025
Broadcast from the rural west of Ireland, deep within the Gaeltacht, lies one of the Tour de France’s most cherished curiosities. For 20 years, the Tour has been broadcast on free-to-air channel TG4, providing Ireland’s only terrestrial coverage...
So far, so good for McCarthy’s & Toad, latest addition to area’s Irish Music scene
Boston Irish - Massachusetts
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July 1, 2025
It’s rather cool for an early summer Tuesday evening, but Tommy McCarthy is feeling the warmth. After all, this is the night of the week when he and his wife, Louise Costello, along with their daughter Rose, host the Irish music session at their...
The Murder Capital cancel US and Canada tour due to “ongoing travel uncertainties”
Far Out Magazine
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July 1, 2025
(Credits: James Kelly) The Murder Capital have cancelled their American and Canadian tour dates, due to financial and travel uncertainties. The Irish five-piece released their third album Blindness in February and have since been touring the UK...
'I spotted something on holiday that changed everything'
Manchester Evening News
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July 1, 2025
A sun worshipper's love of the rays ended after she spotted something that turned out to be devastating. Fran Ireland was wearing a bikini on holiday in Turkey in 2022 when her partner and two daughters pointed out an odd looking mole on the side...
'Female Willy Wonka' builds Irish chocolate wonderland right beside house
Galway Beo
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July 1, 2025
A mum who crafted a "dreamy" chocolate factory just a stone's throw from her house, where the scent of roasting cocoa beans wafts to her doorstep, has likened herself to a real-life "female Willy Wonka". Kasha Connolly, 43, the creative mind...
Irish tourists warned not to drink coffee or alcohol as temperatures soar in Europe
RSVP Live
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July 1, 2025
Now that school is out for the summer, thousands of families will jet abroad on their holidays. However, temperatures are currently soaring across popular hotspots in Europe, and travelling in extreme heat can be not only uncomfortable, but...