Status Yellow
Hot spell: Temperatures climb to 28 degrees in first of three days of heat warnings
Temperatures are expected to spike up to 29 degrees at 5pm today.
Courts
Retired Garda jailed for attacking and threatening to kill his ex-partner in their home
Judge Martin Nolan imposed a prison sentence of four years, with the final 28 months suspended on strict conditions due to the substantial mitigation and the tragedy in Gillen’s life.
Presidential Election
Left parties begin to align behind Catherine Connolly in race for Áras
The Galway TD will formally launch her campaign next week.
Orlando
George Gibney agrees to be extradited to Ireland 'as soon as possible' to face 79 charges
The former Irish National swimming coach is facing 79 charges in connection with the alleged abuse of four girls.
Jane Moore
reports from Orlando
Good Morning
The 9 at 9
Hot weather warning to kick in, uncertainty over appearance of George Gibney, and loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland with effigy of refugees set alight.
Eleventh Night
PSNI investigating 'hate incident' as bonfire with refugee effigy and Irish tricolour set alight
The display on top of the bonfire in Moygashel was criticised by political representatives across the spectrum in Northern Ireland.
Conflict
Larry Donnelly: Caution on the Occupied Territories Bill is not cowardice
Larry Donnelly
From The 42
Cycling
Ireland’s Ben Healy wins Tour de France stage with brilliant breakaway
A brave attack led to a stunning win for Ben Healy, while Eddie Dunbar finished in fourth place.
peace of mind
Dancing for Ulster: Instead of 'othering', dancing like no one is watching brings us together
Dylan Quinn
hot hot hot
'It will be hot enough to be dangerous': How to mind yourself during this weekend's heatwave
Experts are advising people to take extra precautions to protect themselves, their families and their pets.
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5
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