Kenneth Fox

Dublin

That guy who covers the video game industry in Ireland. Journalist with @breakingnewsie Have a story? email [email protected]. Views my own

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Sea Sessions confirms there will be no festival this year

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

The popular music festival Sea Sessions has announced there will not be a 2025 edition. After starting back in 2008, Sea Sessions has grown into one of Irelands top music festivals. It is the only festival that brings together the unique lifestyle aspects of music, surf, sports over three days. The event usually takes place on Tullen Strand in Bundoran, Co Donegal. A post on Facebook on Thursday said: "Sorry for having been so quiet on here. But we have some news.
'Danger to society' who terrorised ex-partner and threatened to stab a man is resentenced

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a sentence of eight years and seven months was not unduly lenient for a “danger to society” who inflicted “a reign of terror” on his former partner and threatened to stab a man to death. However, the court ruled that the cumulative sentences imposed on Scott Donegan (39) could not stand due to how they were structured by the sentencing judge, and he was resentenced on Thursday.
Former kitman takes unfair dismissal case against Dundalk FC

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

Dundalk FC’s former kitman is taking a case for unfair dismissal against the financially troubled League of Ireland club. Noel Walsh had worked for Dundalk since 2012 and was described as “the staple of the everyday and often the voice of reason” by the club’s head of football operations last year. After his employment ended in 2024, he filed separate complaints to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) alleging unfair dismissal and lodging a claim for redundancy.
90% of Irish people worried about the daily cost of living due to price increases

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

More than 9 out of 10 Irish people are worried about the daily cost of living due to price increases, according to the findings of a major EU-wide survey published by the European Commission. The study also revealed that Irish people have the second highest level of concern about the future because of the affordability of housing. They also have some of the lowest levels of satisfaction among EU citizens for access to quality childcare and healthcare.
ECB cuts interest rates as EU likely to counter US tariffs

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in its year-long easing cycle. The ECB has now lowered borrowing costs eight times, or by 2 percentage points since last June, seeking to prop up a euro zone economy that was struggling even before erratic US economic and trade policies dealt it further blows.
Junior Cert: Teacher analyses Junior Cert Irish papers

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

A teacher has given their initial reaction to Junior Cert Irish papers for higher and ordinary level which students completed on Thursday. Studyclix subject expert Stephen Doyle of Moyle Park College in Dublin said the higher level paper was fair and well-balanced. “The 2025 Junior Cycle Irish Higher Level paper was fair and covered relatable topics for students. The reading comprehension, for example, was about climate change and young environmental activists, something that matters to students.
Hospital overcrowding: 379 people on trollies across Irish hospitals

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

Almost 380 admitted patients were on trolleys in hospitals on Thursday morning. There were 251 patients waiting in emergency departments while 128 were in wards, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). University Hospital Limerick accounted for the largest number of people waiting for beds with 112, followed by University Hospital Galway with 68, and Tipperary University Hospital with 21.
Irish rugby player to join the Love Island villa this summer

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

An Irish rugby player will be joining the Love Island villa this summer. Connor Philips from Limerick will be the latest Irish person looking for love. The 25-year-old plays as a winger for Munster and played for the Ireland 7s team as well. The type of Islander I’d like to couple up with is…Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don’t mind a dominant woman. You’re a 10 but…I don’t like to answer to anyone else.
Tourist ‘ate’ passport biometric data and attacked airport offical, court hears

2 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

A tourist tore out and devoured the biometric data page of his passport after assaulting a Dublin Airport official verifying his identity, a court was told. Palestinian national Hasan Alshaer, 27, with no stated address, was charged with assaulting a customs official at Terminal 1 and an offence under the Immigration Act for failing to produce a passport or document establishing his identity. He appeared at Dublin District Court on Wednesday following his arrest at 5pm on Tuesday.
Cyclist (60s) dies after collision with van in Cork

3 days ago | breakingnews.ie | Kenneth Fox

A man in his 60s has died after a collision with a van on the N25 at Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following a report of the collision, involving a van and a pedal cyclist, which occurred eastbound on the N25 at approximately 5pm. The pedal cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Cork Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

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Kenneth Fox @kennyboyfox92

12 May 25

Conservatives never taking accountability example #100,0001

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Kenneth Fox @kennyboyfox92

12 May 25

What a fantastic piece of television episode 5 of the #TheLastOfUsSeason2 was. Wow! https://t.co/uwLd0ImuWY

Kenneth Fox @kennyboyfox92

11 May 25

What a game and what a win for Louth. Incredible achievement

Daniel Hussey @DanielHussey2

Unbelievable scenes. Louth win first Leinster title since 1957. Some job Ger Brennan has done. Incredible occasion. Incredible game. What a sport man. https://t.co/0ZrWyFHKqK