2015-07-01 Ireland More Top Stories

Irish Independent   

Greece asks for new bailout on eve of IMF loan default   
Irish Independent
Greece requested a fresh bailout last night, just hours before the embattled country was set to default on its IMF loans. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. A single page request for what is thought to be a new ...
Euro slips after Greece misses IMF repayment deadline   Reuters
Greeks desperate as deadline to default nears   The Australian
Greece, Missing IMF Payment, Is Called Effectively in Default   New York Times
The Australian Financial Review   
Business Today   
The Globe and Mail   
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Irish Independent   

Three feared dead after family is swept into sea during walk   
Irish Independent
Emergency services, Irish Coastguard and the RNLI pictured near Baltimore, co. Cork where Open Gallery 2 Emergency services, Irish Coastguard and the RNLI pictured near Baltimore, co. Cork where two people have died and a third is missing Emergency ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Health

Irish Independent   

Varadkar considers private funds for two new maternity hospitals   
Irish Independent
A mixture of public and private funding may be used to build two modern maternity hospitals in Dublin. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Health Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that the Cabinet has given the ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Science

BreakingNews.ie   

UFOs spotted over Dublin this morning... or, you know, it could be cool clouds   
BreakingNews.ie
If you're in Dublin today, you may have spotted some interesting objects in the sky. Not only has the sun made an appearance (hallelujah!) but there have also been some cool-looking cloud formations dotting the blue. This photo was sent into us by ...
These really unusual clouds have been appearing over Dublin today   Yahoo News UK

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The Guardian   

Leap second: all the latest developments and reaction – live!   
The Guardian
You just had one of the longest hours of your life. At midnight GMT, clocks added an extra second to allow atomic clocks to stay in sync with the Earth's rotation. Will the internet fall apart? Follow all the latest developments on our live blog ...
Leap second added to Aussie clocks   The Australian (blog)
The proper care and feeding of your leap second   Washington Post (blog)
why we need to keep adding leap seconds   Sydney Morning Herald
ABC Online (blog)   
LA Magazine   
WROC-TV   
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The Land Newspaper   

Climate spat brewing in Lib ranks   
The Land Newspaper
FURORE has erupted over a letter sent by 11 farmers, warning the Liberal party against delaying global action on climate change and to further examine scientific evidence. But the group's actions have raised concerns about the potential use of ...
Faces from Sudan   Sudan Vision
Climate action: Preoccupation with level of farm emissions is misguided   Irish Times
Irish conference hears message: Climate action requires 'new era of solidarity'   National Catholic Reporter (blog)
The Rakyat Post   
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ABC Online   

Celestial conjunction: Jupiter and Venus prepare to dance   
ABC Online
Although they are millions of kilometres apart, Venus and Jupiter will appear to be side by side, separated by just a fraction of a degree tonight. The planets have been moving closer together over the past few weeks.
Star of Bethlehem? Jupiter and Venus converge in night sky   Christian Science Monitor
Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Visible on July 1   Patch.com
How to see Venus and Jupiter get cozy in the sky tonight   Mashable
Stuff.co.nz   
WOODTV.com   
9NEWS.com   
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NEWS.com.au   

What is this mystery sea creature?   
NEWS.com.au
USUALLY when a sea creature washes ashore it is a whale or turtle, not a mystery beast with a fur tail and large beak. The remains of the mystery sea animal were discovered washed up on Sakhalin Island in Russia. And a lot of fur at that. Picture ...
PICTURED: Mysterious GIANT furry sea creature found washed up on Russian ...   Express.co.uk
Remains of odd-looking creature washed up on Russian coast baffles scientists   Daily Mail
Mutant furry fish with fur and beak washes ashore in Russia   Sunday World
Irish Mirror   
The Siberian Times   
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The Register   

Why SpaceX will sort out Sunday's snafu faster than NASA ever could   
The Register
Analysis The perfect delivery record of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket ended on Sunday 139 seconds into flight, but there are good reasons why Elon's Musketeers will be back on schedule far faster than many are predicting. The accident itself was a disaster ...
Beachgoers beware: Hazardous SpaceX debris floating off Florida and Georgia ...   Christian Science Monitor
Another view: Yes, SpaceX's rocket blew up, but it was a useful failure   Kane County Chronicle
First Biologically Focused Experiment aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Lost in ...   West Texas News
WTVM   
Discovery News   
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Irish Independent   

UK at risk of asteroid tsunami 'that could kill hundreds of thousands'   
Irish Independent
PARTS of the UK are at risk from an asteroid tsunami that could kill hundreds of thousands of people living in coastal regions, scientists have warned. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Experts at the ...
Stand down, Bruce: No need to worry about asteroids hitting the earth   Stuff.co.nz
Happy Asteroid Day: We Are Woefully Unprepared!   Newsweek
Watch Live Footage of the Asteroid That Came Close to Earth   TIME
Penny4NASA (blog)   
International Business Times AU   
Headlines & Global News   
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ABC News   

NASA's Cameras Identify Monday Morning Bright Fireball as Mere Piece of ...   
NYC Today
Social media platform might not be very happy to know the revelation made by NASA, as that entire clangour which took the online platform by sway in the early hours on Monday, with scores of posts stating the spotting of bright fiery streaks, will ...
Hundreds report seeing mystery object in the sky   AOL News
Fireball Streaking Over US Southeast Was Probably Just Space Junk   NBCNews.com
Mystery fireball seen in southeastern US was SPACE JUNK, says Nasa   Daily Mail
AL.com   
Atlanta Journal Constitution   
The Inquisitr   
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Stuff.co.nz   

Rich countries' $100bn promise to fight climate change 'not delivered'   
Stuff.co.nz
The Atlantic Ocean washes up at Arpoador rock in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The country's environment minister was among those from developing nations annoyed at the developed world's "continued lack of any clear road map" to provide a promised $100bn ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Sports

Irish Independent   

'A good year is when you win an All-Ireland'   
Irish Independent
It seems so long ago now. Back in April, Cork took Donegal of all teams for four goals in the league semi-final. Even allowing for the likelihood that the Ulster side went into that game with one eye on their upcoming championship clash with Tyrone, it ...
Paul Galvin won't feature against Cork, says Éamonn Fitzmaurice   Irish Times
VIDEO: Cork 'prepared for all eventualities' in Killarney, says Don Davis   Irish Examiner
'I'm based in Bantry Garda Station, most of the guards are Kerry people, so ...   The42
BreakingNews.ie   
Yahoo Eurosport UK   
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Irish Independent   

O'Neill linked to Foxes return   
Irish Independent
Ireland manager Martin O'Neill was last night linked with a shock Premier League return after Leicester City sacked Nigel Pearson. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. O'Neill is still revered by the Foxes fans ...
Euro failure could cost FAI €12m   Irish Examiner

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Irish Examiner   

Pat Fenlon taking nothing for granted as Shamrock Rovers travel to Luxembourg   
Irish Independent
Though Shamrock Rovers go into their Europa League tie with FC Progrès Niederkorn tonight as warm favourites, manager Pat Fenlon knows better than to take anything for granted. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To.
Hyland's heroics give Rovers the edge   RTE.ie
Shamrock Rovers held to stalemate in Europa League qualifier   Irish Times
Progres Niederkorn 0-0 Shamrock Rovers: Hoops held scoreless in Luxembourg   Goal.com
BreakingNews.ie   
Yahoo Eurosport UK   
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Irish Independent   

Top Cat Hogan hails handballer Brady for inspiration   
Irish Independent
The Hurler of the Year could have been forgiven if it took him a while to find his groove after a stellar 2014 but he hit 1-5 as the Cats dismantled Wexford. And Hogan revealed he looks beyond hurling to handball star Paul Brady for inspiration when it ...
Harsh Kilkenny lesson will drive Wexford forward, says Conor McDonald   Irish Times
Eager Conor McDonald hopes Wexford get summer extension   Irish Examiner
Hurler of the Year takes inspiration from a Cavan handballer   The42

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The Guardian   

Andy Murray starts Wimbledon with straight sets Mikhail Kukushkin win   
The Guardian
Andy Murray struggled in the second set before regaining his composure to win in straight sets. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian. Kevin Mitchell at Wimbledon. Tuesday 30 June 2015 13.06 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 30 June 2015 19.01 EDT.
Not all easy for Andy Murray at scorching Wimbledon   Irish Times
Wimbledon 2015: James Ward becomes FIFTH Briton to reach second round for ...   Telegraph.co.uk
Andy Murray beats Mikhail Kukushkin at Wimbledon in 31C heat on Centre Court   Daily Mail
Mirror.co.uk   
The Times (subscription)   
SkySports   
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Irish Independent   

'My ma was upset... she thought I was signing for Pats and I hadn't told her ...   
Irish Independent
Damien Duff sparked a lot of rumours when he appeared at Richmond Park on Friday for St Patrick's Athletic's 3-0 win over Longford Town. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. The 36-year-old was analysing the ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Entertainment

Firstpost   

Hollywood sweethearts Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner announce divorce   
Firstpost
Los Angeles: Hollywood A-list power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced the end of their 10-year marriage on Tuesday, ending months of rumors. The confirmation of the split between the Oscar-winning actor/director and his actress wife came ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Technology

Irish Independent   

It's goodbye to roaming bills as EU finally takes some action   
Irish Independent
Mobile phone roaming bills are finally set to become a thing of the past as the EU moves to abolish travel surcharges for calls, texts and internet data by June 2017. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. The move ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Business

Irish Independent   

Greece asks for new bailout on eve of IMF loan default   
Irish Independent
Greece requested a fresh bailout last night, just hours before the embattled country was set to default on its IMF loans. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. A single page request for what is thought to be a new ...
Euro slips after Greece misses IMF repayment deadline   Reuters
Greeks desperate as deadline to default nears   The Australian
Greek debt crisis: deadline passes but new reform plan gives hope   The Australian Financial Review
Business Today   
New York Times   
Financial Express   
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Irish Examiner   

Jobless rate sees no change   
Irish Examiner
The Irish unemployment rate was unchanged in June from the previous month, as evidence from a new survey also suggested that the rapid rise in the number of jobs is slowing. CSO figures showed that seasonally adjusted numbers on the live register fell ...
Unemployment rate unchanged this month after six-year fall   Irish Times
Unemployment rate steady at 9.7% in June - CSO   RTE.ie
Sheridan County Unemployment Down   Sheridan Media (press release)
RTT News   
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Irish Times   

US wants to seize allegedly corrupt funds in Irish banks   
Irish Times
US authorities are seeking to seize $300 million (€269 million) that resides in bank accounts in Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium which they allege are the proceeds of corrupt payments in Uzbekistan by two Russian telecoms companies. In a case taken in ...

2015-07-01 Ireland Ireland

Irish Independent   

Three feared dead after family is swept into sea during walk   
Irish Independent
Emergency services, Irish Coastguard and the RNLI pictured near Baltimore, co. Cork where Open Gallery 2 Emergency services, Irish Coastguard and the RNLI pictured near Baltimore, co. Cork where two people have died and a third is missing Emergency ...

2015-07-01 Ireland World

Irish Times   

Sousse attack: Gunman Rezgui trained in Libya   
Irish Times
Seifeddine Rezgui, the 23-year-old student of electrical engineering who murdered 38 tourists in Tunisia on June 26th, trained at an Islamic State (IS) camp in Libya with the two gunmen who killed 22 people at the national Bardo museum on March 18th, ...

2015-06-30 Ireland More Top Stories

Irish Independent   

Fearful Greeks stockpile food and petrol but markets calm   
Irish Independent
Protesters gather in front of the Greek parliament in Athens last night, carrying banners calling Open Gallery 6 Protesters gather in front of the Greek parliament in Athens last night, carrying banners calling for a No vote in the forthcoming ...
Greece considers legal action to stop expulsion from Eurozone   The Australian
Anti-austerity protests in Greece as bank shutdown bites   Reuters
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras issues defiant call to reject 'insulting' bailout in ...   Sydney Morning Herald
Hindustan Times   
Irish Times   
The Australian Financial Review   
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Irish Independent   

Attack on Limerick gangster linked to murder 15 years ago   
Irish Independent
The attempted murder of Limerick gang boss Christy Keane is believed to have been ordered by associates of a former close ally who was murdered 15 years ago. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. There are real ...

2015-06-30 Ireland Health

Irish Independent   

Residential facility to be closed following court order secured by HIQA   
Irish Independent
A care centre for intellectually disabled adults is to be closed down over breaches of standards, health watchdogs have revealed. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Our Lady's Unit, which is part of the St ...
28 residents remain in care centre subject to court order   Irish Examiner
Kilkenny disability unit to close after court order   Irish Times
Kilkenny residential unit de-registered by HIQA   RTE.ie
Belfast Telegraph   
BreakingNews.ie   
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Irish Independent   

Suicide risk led to three abortions last year   
Irish Independent
Obstetricians and psychiatrists have yet to undergo training courses on how to operate the new abortion law despite 26 pregnancies being terminated last year. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. Some 23 ...

2015-06-30 Ireland Science

NDTV   

Falcon Rocket Explosion Leaves SpaceX Launch Schedule in Tatters   
NDTV
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the unmanned Dragon cargo capsule on board appearing to explode shortly after launching from Florida. submit to reddit; inShare; Add to Flipboard Magazine. CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX on Monday was searching for what ...

2015-06-30 Ireland Sports

Irish Independent   

FAI debt increases to €51.2m   
Irish Independent
FIFA's €5m 'Hand of God' payment and the commencement of UEFA's centralised television deal have failed to reduce the FAI's debt mountain, which now stands at €51.2m. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments.
Fifa €5m mentioned in FAI's 2014 accounts   Irish Times
Crippling FAI debt hits €51.2m   Irish Examiner

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The42   

Irish football star returns home to remember his late father's GAA heroics   
The42
RTÉ'S 'THANK GAA it's Friday' returns to our screens this week and ahead of the Munster SFC final between Kerry and Cork, one of the features centres around the late John Egan. The legendary Kerry footballer, who passed away in 2012, was part of the ...

2015-06-30 Ireland Entertainment

TV3.ie   

Big Brother: Jack's not happy with this week's nominations   
TV3.ie
Nick still has to nominate face to face as part of his Big Brother Timebomb task that he was assigned earlier in the series, earlier on in the day we saw him in the bathroom pacing up and down practicing his nomination speech to help calm his nerves ...
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace casts final Big Brother vote   Daily Mail
Big Brother 2015: Jack McDermott gets some home truths from John McCririck   Telly Mix (blog)
'Big Brother' 2015: Marc, Harry, Jack And Sam Face Eviction, After Aisleyne ...   Huffington Post UK
Irish Independent   
Mirror.co.uk   
Metro   
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RTE.ie   

Taylor Swift shakes it off in Dublin's 3Arena   
RTE.ie
Queen of all pop Taylor Swift wowed Dublin tonight with a two-hour gig at the 3Arena. TEN headed down to meet Irish Swifties and get a taste of what was a killer pop show. Watch our report here. With thousands of Swifties lining up outside the 3Arena ...
'Queen of Scream' dazzles Dublin   Irish Independent
Taylor Swift's Dublin show suffers from blank space   Irish Times
Taylor Swift Buys Tickets For A Fan Whose Flight Made Her Miss The London ...   PerezHilton.com

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RTE.ie   

Donal Skehan posts gorgeous wedding photo   
RTE.ie
Donal Skehan has tweeted about his "amazing" wedding weekend, posting a picture of himself and his beautiful bride Sofie Larsson. The Kitchen Hero star tweeted a link to his Instagram page today (June 29), where he had posted a portrait of the happy ...

2015-06-30 Ireland Technology

Mashable   

What if 'Super Mario' was built on the bones of 'Gears of War'?   
Mashable
A little background is in order for those who aren't familiar with game development. Video games are often built using something called an "engine," which is a self-contained set of software tools that handle everything from graphics rendering to ...
What if: Mario was made using the Unreal Engine 4?   Irish Independent
Super Mario 64 gets epic makeover via Unreal Engine 4   GameZone
This Is How Incredible Mario Might Look on Nintendo's Next-Gen Console   BGR
TechnoBuffalo   
Nintendo Insider   
Lazygamer   
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Motor Authority   

MotoGP Icon Valentino Rossi Thrills At Goodwood Festival Of Speed   
Motor Authority
On or off a motorcycle, nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is an entertaining character. Rossi arrived at the Goodwood Festival of Speed fresh off a victory in the Dutch Grand Prix. While "The Doctor" had started from pole position, the race ...
Seven reasons why Goodwood is the best motor show in the world   Drive
A swanky celebration of racing and classic cars   Page Six
Video: Highlights from World famous Goodwood Festival of Speed   Belfast Telegraph
PaddockTalk   
Driving   
Midhurst and Petworth Observer   
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Irish Examiner   

You can now get a pocket version of the Apple Watch   
Irish Examiner
If the Apple Watch isn't stylish enough for you, American designer Tom Ford has come up with a dapper new pocket watch design. You can now get a pocket version of the Apple Watch. It's the ultimate fusion of old meets new – the old-fashioned style of ...