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The British and Irish Lions hope to make history in Australia – again

July 17, 2025 by

THE British and Irish Lions are preparing for their upcoming test match in Australia this Saturday. “One hundred percent. Why wouldn’t you?” said Farrell when asked if his players should embrace the weight of expectation. “You’re building your own belief, your own confidence as a team. And it goes both ways. Australia will be exactly the same.” The Lions haven’t won a series … [Read more...] about The British and Irish Lions hope to make history in Australia – again

Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized

July 17, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged after drugs worth €715k were discovered in searches across Dublin. Gardaí on routine patrol in the Rathcoole/Citywest areas stopped a vehicle at around 3.45am yesterday morning (July 16). The driver of the vehicle, a man aged in his 20s, was searched along with the vehicle. “During the course of the search, Gardaí seized cannabis herb (subject to … [Read more...] about Man charged after drugs worth €715k seized

Teenager injured in Galway collision dies in hospital

July 17, 2025 by

A TEENAGER who was seriously injured in a collision in Galway over the weekend has died in hospital. The young woman, who is in her late teens, was driving one of two cars which collided in Ballygaddy Road, Tuam at around 6.05pm on July 13. She was taken to University Hospital Galway, where she has since died from her injuries, Gardaí confirmed in a statement today. A man in … [Read more...] about Teenager injured in Galway collision dies in hospital

Man who conned 10 people with investment scam sentenced

July 17, 2025 by

A MAN who conned 10 people in an investment scam has been sentenced. Ryan O’Kane, from Tamlaght Road in Omagh, pleaded guilty to 24 counts of fraud and was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on July 16. The court heard that the offences occurred in 2018 when his victims, who were based in Northern Ireland and in the Republic, invested a lump sum of money, ranging from £1000 … [Read more...] about Man who conned 10 people with investment scam sentenced

Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

July 17, 2025 by

CATHERINE CONNOLLY has launched her bid for the presidency of Ireland. The independent Galway TD confirmed she has “secured the support of my colleagues to run for the office of Uachtarán na hÉireann”, with members of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit parties among her supporters. "It's an important day for me, and I’m finally confirming I’m standing for the … [Read more...] about Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

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