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Re-Wind: Ireland vs Georgia – A look back at each ‘brutal’ clash ahead of Summer Tour kick-off
Ruck
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July 4, 2025
Ireland travel to Tbilisi to face Georgia in a one-off Test that forms part of their tour of Europe, with them heading to Portugal the week after. Many of the stars and even head coach Andy Farrell away with the British and Irish Lions, so it will...
Dan Biggar: Owen Farrell’s British and Irish Lions call-up ‘doesn’t make sense’ with ‘risk’ outweighing the reward
Planet Rugby
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July 4, 2025
Dan Biggar has given his views on Owen Farrell’s British and Irish Lions call-up, a decision that has baffled the former Wales fly-half. A tourist with the Lions in 2017 and 2021, where he was a teammate of Farrell; Biggar doesn’t doubt the...
Gardai praised for reuniting tourist with lost phone containing pics of late grandad
Dublin Live
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July 4, 2025
A member of the Garda has been hailed for aiding a tourist who misplaced her phone, filled with cherished photos of her late grandad, just as she was boarding a flight back to Poland. Aleksandra had been holidaying in Ireland and was on her way...
Boat Rental Market Outlook Report 2025-2034 Peer-To-Peer Platforms Transforming The Industry, Tourism And Technology Innovations Drive Expansion Globally
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global boat rental market is projected to grow from USD 16.2 billion in 2025 to USD 26.8 billion by 2034, driven by a 5.8% CAGR. Key trends include the rise of digital booking platforms, eco-friendly boating,...
World Travelers Are Sharing The Countries They Think Are Perfect To Visit, And I'm Taking Notes For My Next Trip
Buzzfeed
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July 4, 2025
—u/Enosis21 "Greece is unreal. The food is so damn good, and every island was completely stunning. Meteora is probably the most unique place I've ever visited, and Athens was like an open-air museum. I'd say Greece is one of my top five countries...
Wicklow council paid €613,000 for beach land as it was cheaper than going to court
Breaking News from Ireland
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A local authority paid €613,000 for land to secure public access to an idyllic beach saying it would be more expensive than going to court to guarantee a right of way. In internal discussions, Wicklow County Council said the purchase price was...
Inland Water Passenger Transport Market Outlook 2025-2034 Experiential Tourism Boosts Demand For Themed River Cruises And Tours, Hybrid And Electric Vessels Gain Traction In Eco-Friendly Travel
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Inland Water Passenger Transport Market, valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2025, is set to expand at a CAGR of 7.4%, reaching USD 5.2 billion by 2034. Key growth drivers include the rise in scenic and eco-friendly...
Philippines Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Expand At An AAGR Of 7.2% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investments In Transport, Tourism And Industrial Projects
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Philippine construction sector set to grow 6.2% in 2025, driven by increased public-private investments in infrastructure and renewable energy. Loans and permits boost industry, with a 7.2% annual growth expected...
Oasis fans travel from Australia for band’s first gig in 16 years
Express & Star
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July 4, 2025
Fans waiting to see Oasis perform their first live show in 16 years have said they have been “waiting for this day” all their lives and “wouldn’t miss it for the world”. Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff on...
National Lottery winner reveals what she will spend jackpot on before going on holiday
GB News
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July 4, 2025
A lucky National Lottery player has paid off her mortgage after scooping £350,000. The woman, from Kent, took home the cash after matching all five numbers on the Lotto HotPicks draw. The game costs just £1 to play, with prizes ranging from £6 to...
News Meath homelessness activists to join Dublin protest 36 minutes ago Ann Casey
Meath Chronicle
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Published: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11:23 AM Meath members of Ireland’s tenants’ and housing union, Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) will be joining an all-island housing demonstration on Saturday (5th July) in Dublin City Centre and are encouraging...
Spain enforces three new rules for Brits using cash while on holiday
Bristol Post
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July 4, 2025
While card payment has become the norm across most of Europe by 2025, there are still some establishments that might favour cash. This could imply that if you're planning a Spanish getaway, withdrawing some Euros to use during your travels might...
National News More travel disruption as 14 flights from Dublin Airport cancelled Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport 49 minutes ago
Meath Chronicle
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James Cox Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport. It is largely due to French air traffic control strikes and ground strikes in Finland. Meanwhile, Ryanair's boss is calling for the European...
PREVIEW: Tipp ladies travel into the dragon's den to tackle fancied Meath side this Sunday
Tipperary Star
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July 4, 2025
Lidl Ladies Senior Football Championship quarter-final Tipperary vs Meath, Sunday, July 6 in Pairc Tailteann, Navan @ 5:30pm It doesn’t get any easier for Tipperary lady footballers in their quest for a first All-Ireland senior title in 45 years...
11 New Books To Read On Your Summer Holidays
The Gloss Magazine
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July 4, 2025
by Edel Coffey Add these new releases to your summer reading list … The novel that everyone is getting excited about this summer is NOTES ON INFINITY (Michael Joseph, €16.99), the debut from Austin Taylor. Described as Normal People (Sally Rooney)...
French air traffic strike hits Dublin: 16 flights cancelled.
Euro Weekly News
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July 4, 2025
A commercial flight crosses European airspace as travel disruptions ripple from French strikes. Credit: Tookapic from Pexels via Canva.com What started in French airspace is now being felt on Irish tarmac. On July 3, French strikes grounded 16...
More travel disruption as 14 flights from Dublin Airport cancelled
Breaking News from Ireland
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Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport. It is largely due to French air traffic control strikes and ground strikes in Finland. Meanwhile, Ryanair's boss is calling for the European Commission...
European travel delays expected as air traffic controllers strike in France
The National News
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Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Thursday, with more expected to be scrapped on Friday, as French air-traffic controllers go on strike. Air France, easyJet and Ryanair are some of the airlines caught up in the disruption, affecting operations...
14 flights to and from Ireland cancelled Friday as French air traffic control strikes continue
Irish Independent
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Several flights from Ireland are affected by the latest bout of ATC industrial action “In addition to flights to/from France being cancelled, this strike will also affect all French overflights,” it said. “Most disrupted passengers are not even...
Cork and Dublin Airports enjoy summer boost with record figures for June
Irish Examiner
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July 4, 2025
The summer months have kicked off with a record number of passengers passing through both Cork and Dublin Airport. New figures released by the DAA on Friday show Cork Airport welcomed 355,000 people last month, up more than 15% compared to the...