In the homecoming celebrations of the Irish Olympic team, the entire nation was enthralled. The crowd cheer was so palpable that even the Jim Larkin statue on O’Connell Street seemed to echo their excitement with its arms raised high. A glorious welcome was given to Ireland’s Olympic champions and was fully merited, says columnist Miriam Lord.
Olympics
Dublin held double celebrations for its star, Kellie Harrington. Future verdicts on the integrity of the Paris Olympics rest on forthcoming drug examination results. There are voices advocating for removal of certain sports like sailing, golf, and equestrian from the Olympics.
News from Ireland
Recently, over a thousand deportation notices have been issued to asylum seekers in six months, and progressed plans for charter flights to implement removals have been reported. The High Court has acknowledged the parenthood of a gay man whose co-parenting agreement was disputed by the woman who had their children. There is an ongoing search for a kayaker who disappeared off the shore of Co Waterford. A man from Ireland, who allegedly killed his ex-partner and had previous police altercations, was shot and killed by Maltese police. Today’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy, breezy, and warm, with scattered showers changing to clearer conditions in the east, followed by a cooler night with clear skies and limited showers near the Atlantic coast.
Music
Stradbally, prepare for Electric Picnic 2024, where timings for major performances from artists like Kylie, Kneecap, CMAT, and Calvin Harris have been announced.
“Fintan O’Toole explores the seeming double standards in treatment between the mega-rich Elon Musk and the less affluent who emulate him. Meanwhile, Lorcan Sirr sheds light on the mystery of Ireland’s data centres and the count of landlords – information which apparently remains uncertain.
In Business news, a query has come up about the rules surrounding tax when purchasing a second-hand property at a discount. A person has been given the chance to buy their mother’s property, which comes with the opportunity of a 25% ‘inheritance’ markdown, making the acquisition more accessible for the potential buyer and their spouse.
In the realm of Sports, Ashling Thompson, the hero from Cork, is savouring her latest All-Ireland victory. Following the end-of-game whistle on Sunday, Thompson’s helmet was tossed aside as she fell to the Croke Park lawn in sheer joy, according to journalist Paul Keane.
On the global stage, Donald Trump, the controversial former president, found himself once again in the spotlight when he sat with Elon Musk for an interview. The conversation, which took place on Monday, was a return trip down memory lane, touching upon several of Trump’s most contentious talking points.”