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

IRISH

An Irish Defence Forces piper's salute is framed in the salute of an army officer as the flags of the British Legion are lowered at the Battle of the Somme Centenary Commemoration in Dublin. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie

• A cyclist was hospitalised in a hit and run
  
• Dublin Fire Brigade and Civil Defence saved a runner who had a heart attack
• The HSE said St John of God was breaching pay rules
• Gemma O’Doherty spoke of the “phenomenal” reaction to her documentary on Mary Boyle
• RTÉ had TDs and Senators singing on the radio
• Beyoncé came to town
• A man found with child abuse images was told to stay away from “playgrounds and schools“

INTERNATIONAL

Tracy St. Romain leaves a note on a patrol car at a make-shift memorial in front of the Dallas police department. Eric Gay Eric Gay

#DALLAS: Barack Obama headed for Dallas as details emerged about the “loner” who shot and killed five police officers.

#KOREA: North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile – drawing condemnation from America and the South.

#LEADSOM: British Prime Ministerial hopeful Andrea Leadsom defended herself after suggesting she was better suited to lead the UK because she has children, unlike her rival Theresa May.

PARTING SHOT

An Irish lawyer captured hearts on Celebrity First Dates, but could he capture the heart of Esther Rantzen?