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#TIPPERARY The mother of Luke McSweeney (24) and his younger sister Grace McSweeney (18), who both died in a car crash in Clonmel last Friday, has has urged mourners to make the world a better place in their memory.
#ECONOMY Ireland’s economy grew in the second quarter of this year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.
#DERRY The PSNI is investigating after a poster with details of three serving officers was placed on a bus shelter in Co Derry last night.
#PAUW Former Ireland coach Vera Pauw has said she is “absolutely fine” with captain Katie McCabe, in her first interview since the FAI decided not to renew her contract.
#ELECTRIC PICNIC Electric Picnic attendees have been told to remember to pack sunscreen as temperatures are set to reach highs of 23 degrees over tomorrow and on Sunday.

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