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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Probe into using Irish language to boost economy branded 'Sinn Fein electioneering': Stormont money better spent on real issues instead of political theatrics, says UUP deputy leader

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Probe into using Irish language to boost economy branded 'Sinn Fein electioneering': Stormont money better spent on real issues instead of political theatrics, says UUP deputy leader

Twin probes into whether the Irish language could boost Northern Ireland’s economy have been labelled a Sinn Fein stunt that’s only coming as the party eyes next year’s Assembly election.

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Irish Star

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· Jul 9, 2026

Conor McGregor disparages today's Ireland when asked about his declining popularity there

Conor McGregor did little to hide his frustration with the current social, political and economic state of Ireland after being asked about his declining popularity on the Emerald Isle

The News Letter

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· Jul 6, 2026

Irish language in workplace probe a 'clear distraction from minister's failures', say unionists

New research on whether the Irish language could boost jobs and the economy commissioned by Stormont minister Caoimhe Archibald has been branded a “clear distraction from her failure to deliver” by unionists.​​

Eunews

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· Jun 30, 2026

Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF

The Irish Presidency begins on 1 July. Dublin’s agenda centres on three areas – competitiveness, security, and values – but the full political weight of the country’s actions lies with the 2028–2034 budget

India Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fund crunch in our constituencies: 2 rebel UBT MPs switch to Shinde Sena

Fund crunch in our constituencies: 2 rebel UBT MPs switch to Shinde Sena

RTÉ News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Saturday's All-Ireland football quarter-final updates

Cork face Mayo while Kerry take on Tyrone as the All-Ireland Football Championship quarter-finals begin. Follow updates here.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 27, 2026

Kerry v Tyrone recap and result as Kerry come out on top in All-Ireland thriller

Last-eight GAA action from Croke Park.

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Related coverage for "Probe into using Irish language to boost economy branded 'Sinn Fein electioneering': Stormont money better spent on real issues instead of political theatrics, says UUP deputy leader": Irish Star — Conor McGregor disparages today's Ireland when asked about his declining popularity there. The News Letter — Irish language in workplace probe a 'clear distraction from minister's failures', say unionists. Eunews — Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF. India Today — Fund crunch in our constituencies: 2 rebel UBT MPs switch to Shinde Sena. RTÉ News — Saturday's All-Ireland football quarter-final updates. Irish Mirror — Kerry v Tyrone recap and result as Kerry come out on top in All-Ireland thriller