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

IRELAND

A twelve-meter grasshopper with dazzling eyes, carrying musicians and acrobats on its back made it’s way through Galway city centre at the weekend during the Galway International Arts Festival which continues till 27 July. Andrew Downes Andrew Downes

• The remains of disgraced Bishop Eamonn Casey have been removed from the Cathedral crypt in Galway and entrusted in the care of his family. 
• Michael Flatley was coy about the possibility of a presidential run and told RTÉ that he has been approached by many people who have asked about his intentions to run. He said that this is something he “takes seriously”.
• Thousands of people took part in a pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin calling on the Irish Government to implement sanctions on Israel.
• A buyer has come forward to purchase the drugs trafficking bulk carrier MV Matthew but a delay by officials in Panama is preventing the sale of the ship, The Journal learned.
• Two Dublin TDs added their voices to criticism of Dublin Zoo over the change to the attraction’s exit route which means customers are now advised to leave via the gift shop. 
• Gardaí seized 80 kilos of cannabis and arrested a man after a van was intercepted in Co Wexford yesterday.
• Earlier this week, the Department of Finance published financial statements for the escrow account that was being used to hold the Apple Tax money. So what’s the latest on the Apple Tax? 
• Dundalk FC said it is “fully cooperating with all relevant authorities” following an allegation of racism towards a Sligo Rovers player during a game last night.
• Lucinda Creighton, former Minister for European Affairs, told a discussion that we’re more interested in the “gossipy aspect of our parliamentary politics, rather than the nuts and bolts of how we’re governing our country”.
• A plumber who allegedly voiced “extremist” views during an assault and criminal damage at a Tallaght IPAS centre was ordered to avoid rallies and social media posts inciting hate or violence.
• In the wake of the hot spell, swimmers have been warned about a venomous fish which can be found buried in sand around the Irish coastline.

INTERNATIONAL

Metropolitan Police officers remove a person from a protest in Parliament Square PA PA

#GAZA: Israeli gunfire killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100 near two aid centres in the latest deaths of Palestinians seeking food.
#UKRAINE: Russia launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, killing at least one person in a stepped-up bombing campaign that has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
#LA: A car rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub on a busy street in Los Angeles, injuring 30 and prompting bystanders to attack the driver.
#SYRIA: Syrian Bedouin and allies fought Druze fighters in the community’s Sweida heartland for a seventh day despite a ceasefire ordered by the government following a US-brokered deal to avert further Israeli military intervention.
#TRUMP: The US President filed a lawsuit yesterday against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
#COLDPLAY: CEO Andy Byron was placed on leave after his appearance at a Coldplay concert sparked allegations that he has been having an affair amidst an online storm.

PARTING SHOT

Cork and Tipperary in last year's Munster Hurling Championship Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

Cork and Tipperary will go head-to-head in tomorrow’s All-Ireland hurling final in Croke Park.

The Rebels hammered Dublin in the semi-final to reach tomorrow’s final, while the Premier County somewhat controversially overcame Kilkenny.

It’s a big day both at home and for the Irish diaspora abroad and in today’s poll, we wanted to know, will you be watching tomorrow’s final?

Take part in our poll here or see how others have been voting.