A jogger was seriously injured and hospitalised following a vicious encounter with a dog breed listed as restricted in County Donegal on Sunday. The incident took place along the greenway between the settlements of Muff and Quigley’s Point, located in the Inishowen Peninsula.
In other news, Women’s Aid has reported its greatest ever figures for domestic abuse disclosures in its half-century existence last year; flagging an “alarming surge” in instances of physical violence and financial abuse within a yearly frame. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Ireland has issued a caution to the Government to refrain from pre-election financial indulgence.
For those concerned about Aer Lingus pilots’ strike affecting their holiday, it is important to note that the union representing the pilots, the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa), is required to provide the airline a minimum of seven days’ warning before initiating any strike action. Thus, no disruption is expected until the commencement of next week at the earliest.
In environmental developments, around 9% of Irish territory is projected to be directly impacted by the European Union’s nature restoration law (NRL), stemming from an unprecedented EU agreement that aspires to revitalise at least 20% of European terrain, inland waters, and maritime zones by 2030, and all degraded ecosystems by 2050.
The unseasonably cold weather for this high summer phase has puzzled many, with a polar airflow being held accountable for Ireland’s noticeably chilly summer so far. In terms of today’s weather forecast, most regions can expect a dry and initially cloudy day, transitioning into sunshine later on. Temperatures will range between 14 to 19 degrees during the day and will fall to 4 to 9 degrees at night under clear skies.
European heads are poised to support Ursula von der Leyen in her bid for a second stint as the European Commission’s leader, following an effort to rapidly decide on their chosen candidate for the influential role.
In the realm of television, the review of House of the Dragon will indeed please fans. The densely constructed fantasy appears to outshine Game of Thrones, with much having transpired since its inaugural season in the summer of 2022.
In opinion pieces, Fintan O’Toole discusses the disturbing contrast of religious orders sharing their records up North, whilst concealing them in the South. Concurrently, there is a lively debate about how Ireland’s planning system can be modernised.
In business news, Laura Slattery expresses her frustration at missing last Thursday’s RTÉ One O’Clock News anchored by Eileen Whelan, arguing that ‘I have scored, Eileen’ by Paschal Sheehy is beneficial for RTÉ News given its role in maintaining people’s daily routines and productivity.
In sports commentary, Owen Doyle maintains that while the Bulls were rightful winners against Leinster, the game required a more professional referee, indicating that altitude does not equate to proficiency.
Finally, the highlighted podcast reiterates the disturbing tactics Jonathan Creswell used the women in his life to conceal his criminal activities – part 2.