'A leader' - Tributes to cyclist, 16, killed in crash
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'A leader' - Tributes to cyclist, 16, killed in crash
• The cyclist who died in Waterford has been named as Shane O'Brien, who had represented Ireland on the international stage.
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 | RTE News - Leinster (regional topic)today 'Squeaky clean' farmer jailed over €1.6m drug seizure• A Louth farmer who claimed he was "squeaky clean" when he was questioned about a €1.6 million drug seizure on his property, has been jailed for 10 years at Dundalk Circuit Court. |
 | Dublin Livetoday World s longest commercial flight to launch next year with 22-hour journey across 10k miles• Australian airline Qantas has announced its Project Sunrise route will become the world's longest commercial flight, connecting London and Sydney non-stop |
 | Dublin Live - Dublin Newstoday More than 40 people due before court over alleged Dublin shoplifting network• Gardaí set up a special unit to tackle the problem in the region in early May |
 | RTE News - Dublin (regional topic)today SHEIN creates 30 jobs in Dublin logistics expansion• Online fashion retailer SHEIN is opening a new e-commerce logistics facility in south county Dublin, as it expands its Irish operations with customer demand continuing to grow across Ireland and Europe. |
 | Irish Independent - main RSStoday Kinahans’ cruel summer: A fallen drugs empire and the WAGs left behind• As Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern was led away from the Special Criminal Court last week to begin a 24-year prison sentence, he took the time to wink in the direction of his watching relatives.An act of defiance in the face of a crushing defeat, or a simple personal gesture?In any event, the drugs empire that McGovern worked for is falling down, one foundation at a time.At the top of this decaying tower sits Daniel Kinahan, currently in police custody in Dubai. |
 | RTE News - Dublin (regional topic)today Manna's Dundrum drone hub refused planning permission• Contentious plans for a drone aerial delivery hub for Dundrum, which were opposed by a senior Dublin Catholic cleric, have been refused. |
 | Dublin Livetoday Income tax cuts and childcare costs emerge as ‘priorities’ for Government in Budget 2027• Tánaiste Simon Harris has previously said a lack of an income tax package in last year’s budget had “irked” his party’s voters |
 | Dublin Live - Dublin Newstoday AsIAm founder and CEO Adam Harris to step down from role later this year• Mr Harris founded the Irish autism charity in 2014 |
 | Dublin Live - Dublin Newstoday Cartel boss Daniel Kinahan expected to be back in Ireland within weeks• The unprecedented operation will involve armed garda units and the Defence Forces |
Irish Independent - main RSStoday Luxury shops urged to flag suspicious big spenders in state crackdown on money laundering• Justice Minister and Tánaiste to announce action plan to tackle financial crime |
 | KildareNowtoday An Garda Síochána Kildare issue holiday scam warning• Gardaí offer key advice to Kildare holidaymakers |
 | KildareNowtoday Gardaí arrest male on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Main Street of this Kildare town• The driver is due to appear before the Naas District Court at a later date |
 | KildareNowtoday Kildare county champions announce new home venue sponsor ahead of relegation-decider• Etex Ireland and Athy have announced that Geraldine Park will now officially be known as Etex Geraldine Park |
 | RTE News - Dublin (regional topic)today Ballymun hit and run may be feud-related, gardaí believe• Gardaí investigating a hit-and-run incident in Ballymun believe it could be related to an ongoing feud between two drugs gangs in the area. |
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