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Real touch of class here from Italy captain Michele Lamaro after their loss to Ireland Unprompted, he made a point of congratulating Hollie Davidson on becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations game

British TV anchor @KamaliMelbourne of Sky News with a moving, personal response to Trump’s posting of the racist clip of the Obamas. I know Kamali just a little. I’m proud of him for saying this — and sad we’re in a moment when he has to.

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‘Trailblazer’ Clíona Foley inducted into GAA’s MacNamee Hall of Fame buff.ly/IweQFpZ

@m_brosnan Pity Seán didn’t include that Juliet Murphy also received an award for being the absolute leader of a new generation of sportspeople within the GAA community.

Brilliant episode, as usual. Feels strange that the industry’s decline is producing so much great work lately. x.com/The42_ie/statu…

Did me dirty little man 😆😆

What a journey 🇮🇪💚 Grateful to have represented my country on the biggest stage. We left it all on the pitch & I’m so proud of this team. The future is bright & I can’t wait for what’s next. Thank you for all the love & support

The journey to become a World Athletics Championships finalist begins at home. Irish women's hammer trailblazer Nicola Tuthill, then just 15 years old, watches on as her dad Norman builds his daughter a throwing circle (and then cage) in a field at home on their farm in Kilbrittain. On Monday, Nicola, now 21, will throw in the World final and is guaranteed a top-12 finish. And her remarkable rise started at home. 🙌

Teams Out! #GreenWave #NZvIRE

FAI faces explosive allegations in discrimination case by former women’s team boss Eileen Gleeson independent.ie/irish-news/fai…

That stance sits uneasily with the reality that most INTO members teach in Allianz-insured schools. bit.ly/4mWNMGj

Great to read a predominantly upbeat story about a secondary school that doesn’t grab headlines like some schools do with their “625 points” students. Worth a read. #edchatie ‘It keeps you awake at night’: A year in the life of an Irish secondary school irishtimes.com/life-style/peo…

🎙️ This morning on Cork City Community Radio (100.5FM / cr.ie): 10am Live Well, Be Well – Capoeira & wellbeing 10:30 The People Effect – The power of volunteering 11am Spotlight on Cork 12pm Namaste Cork 1pm Let’s Integrate

@simonmlewis Sheffield United playing a challenge there??

First time in Croke Park.

📆 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! It may seem like a long time but 2028 Paralympic Games is looming large on our horizon already! When the time comes, it’s going to be unforgettable! #TeamIreland | #LA28

@simonmlewis Phenomenal resource

Over 50 schools have signed up to schoolpolicy.ie in its first 24 hours. Thank you 🙏 Early access gives schools a chance to play around with the site with a limited number of policies. All feedback is welcome. I want the site to be as useful as possible for leaders.

WHAT A SAVE ⛔⛔⛔ Eoin Murphy with a match winning point blank save for @GlenmoreGAA 🟢🟡 INCREDIBLE reflexes from one of the best there is 🙌 Even King Henry couldn't believe his eyes, as he bent down onto his knees 😅 📺 clubber.ie

The Israelis have murdered Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif. The fucking bastards. I’m sorry but I’m enraged. They’d been threatening this for a while. Anas was so courageous and brought a special emotion and depth to his reports. He was our eyes. And that’s why they killed him.

How you can support the secretaries' / caretakers' strike before August 28th open.substack.com/pub/simonmlewi…