Travel Disruption & Events: PSNI has warned of traffic disruption across Belfast this weekend (Sat July 25) due to Belfast Pride and the Festival of Chariots, with the main parade starting around 1pm from Custom House Square. Health & Recovery at Home: Rutland Centre has opened a new outpatient addiction service in Athlone to bring specialist treatment closer for people in the Midlands and west, including gambling and gaming support. Water Rules for Summer Trips: A nationwide hosepipe ban (Water Conservation Order) starts 00:01 Friday July 24 and runs until Aug 26, with restrictions on hose use for things like garden watering. Aviation & Regional Focus: Cork Airport is pushing for a bigger role in Ireland’s aviation strategy as Senator Aubrey McCarthy argues Dublin’s cap debate shouldn’t sideline regional hubs. Booking Safety Alert: Booking.com is investigating claims from an Irish family who say they found a man hiding behind a wall inside a rental property. Passport Power: Singapore remains top in the 2026 passport index (192 visa-free destinations), while Ireland sits in a shared fourth place (186). Homecoming for GAA Fans: Mayo man Michael Ruane has won a trip home for the All-Ireland Final after decades of service to Gaelic games in New York.