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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player 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. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction

TheJournal.ie

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July 12, 2026

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Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction

Fintan O’Toole and Paul Keane give their immediate reaction from Croke Park, after Kerry’s narrow win over Dublin.

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