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- Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports August 4, 2026Brittany Ferries will cease live animal exports to France from next month, a decision that has raised concern with the Irish Farmers Association.
- UEFA Europa League: Shamrock Rovers v Egnatia updates August 4, 2026Shamrock Rovers will look to keep alive their hopes of European group stage football as they take on KF Egnatia.
- Jordanian FA president accuses FIFA of 'blackmail' August 4, 2026FIFA has been accused of "blackmailing" Jordan over World Cup money in return for their support for Gianni Infantino to stay on as president.
- Mass funeral held in Gaza for family killed during war August 4, 2026In a cleared plot of land between buildings flattened by airstrikes in Gaza City, row upon row of Palestinian flags were laid out neatly over the remains of dozens of people to be buried.
- Fórsa begins public sector ballot over industrial action August 4, 2026Fórsa has begun a ballot of more than 90,000 members working in the public sector to see if they are willing to take industrial action over pay.
- Record number in arrears on electricity bills August 4, 2026The number of households in arrears on their electricity bills rose to the highest level on record in April, according to latest figures from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities.
- Hip surgery for woman after mother confronted Taoiseach August 4, 2026A 19-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, a dysplastic hip, a twisted femur and a retroverted pelvis is to receive specialised surgery in the US following years of campaigning by her family.
- New investor believes Rathwood 'fundamentally strong' August 4, 2026The new external investor in garden centre and outdoor furniture retailer Rathwood has said it is committed to supporting the long-term recovery and future growth of the company.
- Funeral arrangements of Oscar-winner Fricker announced August 4, 2026Details of the funeral of Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker have been announced by her family.
