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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...
Irish flights among 170 Ryanair cancellations on foot of French air traffic control strikes
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...
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...
Travel chaos as Ryanair cancels 170 flights due to French air traffic control strike
Dublin Live
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July 3, 2025
Ryanair has said it was forced to cancel 170 flights during a traffic controller strike in France today and tomorrow. Other airlines have also had to ground certain routes. The cancellations are set to affect tens of thousands of passengers during...
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...
Irish fintech Fenergo to create 300 jobs as part of €100m investment
Irish Examiner
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July 3, 2025
Financial technology and security firm Fenergo is to create 300 jobs as part of a €100m investment at its global headquarters in Dublin. The roles are part of the Irish company’s €100m Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) expansion plan,...
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...
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)...
Paul O’Connell excited to see how Irish players react to Georgia pressure
The Irish Times
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Paul O’Connell‘s first official engagement as interim Ireland head coach was typically interesting and informative as he teased out the macro and micro goals under the guise of a team announcement, starting with Saturday’s Test against Georgia in...
Irish trips among those affected as Ryanair cancels over 170 flights due to air traffic control strikes
Irish Mirror
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July 3, 2025
More than 30,000 passengers have had their travel plans disrupted after low-cost airline Ryanair said it was forced to cancel more than 170 flights because of French air traffic control strikes. The Irish carrier said the cancellations on Thursday...
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...
Ireland debuts for O'Brien and Murray against Georgia
RTE Ireland
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July 3, 2025
Tommy O'Brien and Darragh Murray will make their Ireland debuts in Saturday's Test against Georgia in Tbilisi, with Craig Casey set to captain the side for the first time. Interim Ireland head coach Paul O'Connell has named the Munster scrum-half...
How could European summer strikes scupper your holiday?
STV News
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July 4, 2025
A series of summer strikes in Europe affecting flights, trains and hotels are threatening to derail British holidaymakers’ trips. Ongoing strikes across mainland Europe are likely to cause delays and even cancellations, and travellers are being...
1 Win keys to a dream home in the West of Ireland worth $425,000 2 Irish comfort foods to whip up when you need a homestyle treat 3 Traditional Irish hearty vegetable soup recipe 4 Is there a proper way to drink a pint of Guinness? Or are the rules…
IrishCentral
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July 4, 2025
It’s a stunning home in the heart of Connemara, Ireland, and it could be yours for just €100! Connemara Chamber launched their hugely exciting Win a Home in Clifden raffle earlier this year, and it’s proving to be a great success with tickets...
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...
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...
Ireland Opens New Embassy Building in Japan; Visiting Irish Prime Minister Pledges Commitment to Bilateral Ties
The Japan News
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July 3, 2025
The Japan News From left: Hisayuki Fujii, state minister of foreign affairs, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Princess Hisako of Takamado and Irish Ambassador to Japan Damien Cole pose for a photo outside Ireland House Tokyo in Shinjuku Ward,...
Andy Farrell: Owen decision is ‘not just my call’ as British & Irish Lions boss explains controversial inclusion in extreme detail
Planet Rugby
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July 4, 2025
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has explained his decision to call up his son Owen to the squad in Australia. The former England captain endured an injury-stricken season with Racing 92 and hasn’t played any international rugby...
Is Waratahs vs British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Irish businessman Liam Lynch awarded Freedom of City of London
The Irish Post
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July 2, 2025
IRISH businessman Liam Lynch, founder of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. After arriving in the city at the age of 17, Lynch laid the foundations for his business with the purchase of a single...