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Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street in Cork City has been revealed as the shop where the €250 million EuroMillions jackpot ticket was sold. The winner’s identity remains unknown but one famous Cork person has confirmed it's not them. #VMNews

🗣️ “Totally shocked. I thought it was a wind up.” The manager of Clifford’s Centra store on Shandon Street in Cork City has shared his disbelief after discovering his shop sold the €250 million winning EuroMillions ticket - the biggest jackpot in Irish history. #VMNews

Tadhg Beirne says it's “extra special” to line out for the Lions at the Aviva tonight.  The Munster lock is one of three Irish players starting in the clash against Argentina. #VMNews | Virgin Media Sport

Today could be the hottest day of the year so far, after 27°C was recorded in Co Roscommon yesterday. But the sunshine may be short-lived - Met Éireann has warned of the risk of potentially “severe” thunderstorms developing later. #VMNews

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The daughter of murdered woman Lisa Thompson has told Deirdre Arnold - the woman who helped her mother’s killer escape - that she chose to be part of something unforgivable.  Arnold will be sentenced next month for impeding the prosecution of Brian McHugh, who murdered Lisa.

Families of the ten people killed in the Creeslough tragedy have welcomed a decision to refuse plans to redevelop the site. The proposed filling station and retail outlets were deemed “deeply inappropriate”. #VMNews

A union is calling for an urgent review of safety at Oberstown children's detention centre after a series of violent assaults on staff - one of which left a worker with life-changing injuries. #VMNews

It’s official - today is the hottest day of the year so far.  Mount Dillon in Roscommon has set a new high of 29°C, just a day after posting the previous record of 27°C. Several other Met Éireann weather stations also hit 28°C, making this the warmest spell of 2025 yet. #VMNews

Thousands are expected in Dublin this weekend with major gigs and sporting fixtures taking place. Public transport will be under pressure and commuters are advised to plan ahead. #VMNews

Micheál Martin says he’s hopeful the EU can reach a deal with the US on trade tariffs before Donald Trump’s July 9th deadline. The Taoiseach warned the threat of new taxes is delaying investment and praised the EU’s measured response. #VMNews

Royal Ascot isn’t just about racing - it's steeped in tradition. From strict dress codes and 65,000 bottles of champagne popped, to miles of bunting and an Irishman as the most successful trainer in its history. #VMNews | Virgin Media Sport | Ger Treacy

🗣️ “It was like he knew it was a tough sell.” After a shaky radio interview defending the Government’s new rent proposals, alarm bells are ringing among coalition ministers. Catch Up on #TheGroupChat 📺 Virgin Media Play 🎧 Listen on Spotify

Floral tributes have been laid in Laytown for 15-year-old Kofi Owusu, the teenager from Dundalk who died in the river Nanny in Laytown, Co. Meath yesterday. #VMNews

WEEE Ireland is urging households to stop hoarding old electrical goods and start recycling them. With record levels of consumption, many of the items we keep gathering dust contain scarce critical raw materials that could be reused to create new products. #VMNews

Tributes have been paid to 15-year-old Kofi Owusu from Dundalk, who died while swimming near a beach in Laytown, Co. Meath.  Water Safety Ireland has issued a fresh warning as six teenagers have died in drowning incidents in just six weeks. #VMNews

A starving Palestinian boy has made an emotional plea for more food to be let into Gaza, as desperation deepens in the besieged territory.  The call comes as more civilian deaths are reported near aid distribution centres, in attacks health officials blame on Israeli forces.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza in unusually strong terms, as EU diplomatic efforts to rein in the Iran-Israel conflict appear to be faltering. Ireland is closely monitoring the situation, with concern mounting for Irish citizens still in the region.