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- UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat despite apology August 6, 2026A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino apologising over the handling of a private investor plan.
- Back in gear? Uncertainty as motorbike road racing returns August 6, 2026Motorcycle road racing has returned to Ireland after a four-year absence in recent weeks
- Ajax v Shelbourne, Bohemians v Midtjylland updates August 6, 2026Shels face Dutch giants Ajax in Amsterdam while Bohs square up to strong Danish outfit Midtjylland at Tallaght Stadium. Follow the action as it happens.
- Slovakia hits record 42.2C, heatwave grips central Europe August 6, 2026Slovakia set an all-time temperature high for the second day running, recording 42.2C in a southern village, the national weather agency said, as a heatwave gripped central Europe.
- Eight fire units tackle huge blaze at Dublin scrapyard August 6, 2026Eight fire units are currently tackling a huge fire at a car scrapyard in north Dublin.
- Irish Rail passengers call for return of tea-trolley August 6, 2026Commuters aboard the Cork to Dublin, or Belfast train can avail of a cool drink or a salty snack - but passengers boarding any other intercity service better come prepared, because catering services have never resumed since they were suspended in 2020 during Covid.
- Warren issues positive update on Limerick boxer Reeves August 6, 2026Promoter Frank Warren has provided a positive update on Lee Reeves, the Limerick fighter who was hospitalised after his fight on Saturday.
- Couple who met on First Dates 'head over heels' with baby girl August 6, 2026First Dates couple James and Fayth have welcomed their first baby, and joined Oliver Callan to celebrate the news.
- Income tax last month rose 12.7% on same period last year August 6, 2026Income tax collected by the State rose by 12.7% last month to €3.3 billion compared to July of 2025 in a sign that the jobs market remains healthy in the months before the Budget.
