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Lewis stars as Ireland defeat Netherlands in T20
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Man (20s) who died in Cork collision named locally
A man in his 20s who died following a single vehicle crash in Glanmire, Co Cork, on Wednesday morning has been named locally as Billy O'Grady. Mr O'Grady was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 6.50 am yesterday on the M8 Southbound at J18 in Upper Riverstown. Advertisement Shanballymore GAA is among those who have paid tribute to the deceased. In a statement on social media they said that it was with 'deep sadness and sorrow' that they learned of the untimely passing of club player and friend Billy. 'A young man of great character and presence who was a credit to his family and our club. Our condolences go to his parents John and Caroline, siblings Jordon, Kelly and Ollie, girlfriend Chloe, extended family members, friends and all those in the Shanballymore community. Advertisement Our focus remains on remembering Billy as a player, friend, and clubmate and supporting his family over this most difficult time in their lives. "As a mark of respect to the O Grady & Butler families, all activities in Shanballymore GAA grounds are paused & the walkway will remain closed until further notice. ' St Dominic's GAA club, which consists of players from Glanworth and Shanballymore GAA, said that the death of their former player had shocked the whole community. 'Billy was more than just a player, he was a friend and a vital part of our club family. We will truly miss his presence and his dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Advertisement "Such was the fondness for Billy that even his former pre school in Shanballymore posted a message about his passing. Cleverkids said that Billy was one of their first students eighteen years ago. 'Heartbreaking day yesterday as the news of the passing of Billy O' Grady had to be shared in our community He was one of our first students in Cleverkids 18 years ago. This is very hard to write as Billy is our next door neighbour and also a cousin of ours.' Meanwhile, gardai have issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them. 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6:40 am and 7:15 am (yesterday) morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
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Aer Lingus College Football Classic: All you need to know as American football comes to Dublin
In the first of two American football games in Dublin this year, the college football season comes to Dublin this weekend. The Kansas and Iowa State University will face off in the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, with thousands of fans to travel to Ireland for the event. Advertisement The fixture has been worth millions to Dublin in recent years, and is expected to bring €130 million to the economy this Saturday, in what should be a great expereince for all attending. Planning to go to the game, or in Dublin for the weekend? Here is all you need to know? When is the American Football Classic? The game between the Kansas State University and Iowa University is on Saturday August 23rd, with kick off at 5:00pm. This is the first international game for Iowa University, while the Kansas City University will be leaving the US for the first time since 1992. Advertisement Is there tickets still available? There is still a limited number of tickets available for the game on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster. It is expected that over 24,000 fans will travel to Ireland for the game. Will the game be shown on television? Unfortunatley, live coverage will not be shown anywhere free-to-air in Ireland. For those who can get access, the game will be shown live on ESPN. Aer Lingus will debut a brand-new commercial during the ESPN broadcast of the game - bringing some Irish 'craic' to millions of viewers across North America. Advertisement The ad sees mascots Willie the Wildcat and Cy the Cardinal swap the gridiron for a lively Irish pub session. In a humorous nod to Irish hospitality, the beloved team mascots attempt to join a trad band. Speaking about the 2025 game, Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, says: 'Aer Lingus is proud to fly the 'Wildcats' and the 'Cyclones' to Ireland for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. We take great pleasure in ensuring that the teams, and their many supporters, experience a warm Irish welcome as they cross the Atlantic to Dublin, where they'll share the magic of College Football with thousands of supporters at the Aviva Stadium. "This event is a powerful showcase of Ireland's famous hospitality, reaching a vast audience across our key North American market. Through Aer Lingus' new ESPN TV ad, we hope audiences in the US and beyond will enjoy a glimpse of Ireland's unique craic (fun), culture and charm.' How can I get to the Aviva Satdium? Fans are advised to take public transport to the event, with the Luas and bus bringing you a short distance away from the Aviva Stadium.
