Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday

Everyone’s talking about gay pride, the tragic deaths on the roads and the latest political poll…

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news…

Dublin Pride Festival. Pictured is Paul Paul Fitters at the 2014 Dublin Gay Pride Parade today. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

IRELAND

Thousands took to the streets of Dublin today to take part in the Dublin Pride Parade.
A young girl and three women were killed in a road accident in Mullingar.
Two Ryanair planes were damaged in a collision at Stansted Airport.
A 21-year-old man is to appear in court this evening in relation to the death of a 50-year-old woman in Bray.
The latest poll shows support for the Labour Party continues to dwindle.
A viable explosive device was made safe by the Defence Forces in Carrickmines.
An amendment to the law is set to be passed that will end discrimination against gay teachers.
The body of a fisherman was recovered from the water after his fishing vessel sank off the Donegal coast.

WORLD

Brazil Soccer WCup Brazil Chile Brazilian soccer team supporters kiss before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile. Andre Penner Andre Penner

#SAN FRANCISCO: The Golden Gate Bridge is to get a $76 million suicide barrier.

#IRAQ: The US has started flying armed drones over Iraq.

#UKRAINE: The truce with pro-Moscow rebels was extended today.

INNOVATION

When and where are Americans seeing aliens? Someone has correlated the data finding it’s mainly drunk people on the west coast. [The Atlantic]
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain. [Science Daily]

PARTING SHOT

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which was a turning point in the struggle for gay and lesbian rights in the United States. Here’s a look back at the events. [Mashable]

First published 20.00pm

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