The recent fatal traffic accident in Co Donegal, which claimed the lives of two cousins, Kían Dawson-Kirk and Eoghán Dawson, occurred during the pair’s favourite cross-border car journey. The incident happened at Quigley’s Point in Cross at 11:15pm last Saturday when the car they travelled in hit a wall and landed in a field. Unfortunately, 16-year-old Kían was declared dead at the site whilst Eoghán, aged 20, passed away on Tuesday afternoon from his injuries in Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital.
In other news across Ireland, health professionals are urging the government to introduce a ban on smartphone use for children below the age of 16. Moreover, the number of diplomats from Russia in Dublin’s embassy expanses on Orwell Road has reduced to only five.
Local parent, Karen Fowler from Dublin, is at risk of losing her job due to 19 secondary schools declining to offer a place to her youngest autistic child, Amber, aged 12.
Research indicates that the risk of older adults desiring their own death heightens due to loneliness, according to a recent study on ageing.
Data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a significant surge in emigrants from the Republic of Ireland to Australia last year, making it the highest rate since 2013. This shift was described as a “strong outward flow”. However, some Irish nationals, like Matthew Brady from Laragh, Co Cavan, find struggles in Australia and ultimately decide to return to their homeland.
As per the recent weather forecast, expect a blend of cloud and clear sky with lows around 11 degrees. Dry weather with sunny intervals is expected in the morning followed by scattered, possibly heavy, showers from the west and occasional thunderstorms that will gradually become isolated by evening. The highest temperature anticipated is between 19 and 20 degrees.
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In the world of music, Oasis – featuring Noel and Liam Gallagher – is expected to perform in Croke Park on the 16th and 17th of August. These gigs are a part of numerous shows lined up in several cities including Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh.
Columnist Michael McDowell questions why our modern society seems less equipped to handle significant infrastructure projects compared to those in the 19th century.
In business news, from October 1st, families will have to pay an additional approximate fee of €8.41 per month for their electricity. This decision, as confirmed by regulators on Tuesday, is part of a plan to make further investments in the Republic’s energy networks, leading to an annual increase of around €100 in electricity bills.
In international news, US vice-president Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will appear on CNN for what will be Harris’ first major interview since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president five weeks prior.
On the property scene, the previously dilapidated car parts shop on Upper Leeson Street in Dublin 4 has undergone a total transformation. Known well to many regular commuters via Morehampton Road, the site now showcases fashionable, contemporary townhouses constructed by a trio of friends.
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