AN URGENT warning has been issued ahead of the popular event in Donegal as thousands of visitors are expected to attend.

The annual Donegal International Rally is set to kick off tomorrow and will last throughout the weekend, attracting thousands of visitors across the island and beyond.

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As part of the measures to ensure the public is safe during the event, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have launched their Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan for it.

This means that there will be increased checkpoints, high-visibility patrols and additional marked and unmarked vehicles, Garda motorcyclists and the Garda Air Support Unit.

For tourists who are planning on attending the event by driving up, Gardai have issued four key tips that will ensure their safety.

The driver are urged to plan their journey and arrive in plenty of time as there will be road closures over the weekend, which means high volumes of traffic are expected.

The road closures may also impact public transport journeys.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to follow advice and guidance from Gardai and race marshals.

People are urged to buckle up, put the mobile phone away and never drink or take drugs and drive.

Lastly, the cops ask spectators to watch the rally from the designated safe viewing areas.

Speaking at the launch, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan of the Donegal Garda Division said: “An Garda Síochána will be working in partnership with our colleagues in the PSNI where we will be out in force this weekend promoting road safety on both sides of the border.

“The Donegal International Rally is a major event which attracts thousands of visitors to our county. We are calling on all road users and rally fans to enjoy the event responsibly and to prioritise road safety above all else.

“Our appeal is simple: Keep the Race in its Place.

“An Garda Síochána will have a highly visible presence across the county over the weekend, with checkpoints, speed enforcement, and patrols targeting dangerous driving, drink and drug driving, speeding, mobile phone and seat belt offences.

“Reckless and irresponsible driving on public roads will not be tolerated. Our focus is on keeping people safe.”

PSNI Chief Inspector for Derry City & Strabane, Cherith Craig, said “We know the roads will be busier than usual this weekend due to the Donegal International Rally, which is a huge motorsports event and attracts massive numbers of spectators.

“With the expected increase in cross-border traffic from people travelling to and from the event, we’ll be working in partnership with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána, focusing on road safety.

“You’ll see our officers on patrol conducting checks to ensure everyone on the road is legal, that their vehicles are roadworthy and that everyone is playing their part in keeping our roads safe.

“We all share the responsibility of road safety and to work together to reduce the number of people injured or killed on our roads.

“Our plea is to slow down, stay safe and have an enjoyable weekend. Remember the fatal five – don’t drink or drug-drive, slow down, don’t get careless, wear your seat belt and stay off your phone.”

LOVE Island’s Harry shared a very steamy kiss with Yasmin in the hideaway behind partner Helena’s back tonight.

Confident Yasmin initiated the smooch after Harry admitted he enjoyed their kiss in a villa challenge.

She told him bluntly: “I’m waiting for you to shut up and kiss me.”

Harry duly obliged and went all in. He grabbed Yasmin by the throat and bit her lip as they gave in to desire.

Yasmin was just as handsy, leaving her mark on Harry by scratching his neck.

The pair enjoyed it so much they went in for seconds and thirds, before sheepishly returning to the villa garden.

Harry sat down with the girls, prompting a stunned Shakira to question his audacity.

However, he insisted he and Yasmin only had a chat.

It wasn’t long before he confided in Dejon, though, asking him to keep quiet.

Later on, he eventually told the other boys, but their muted reaction made him question if he’d done the right thing.

The semi-pro footballer said he felt Yasmin was “staring into his soul” in the debrief.

Yasmin spilled all to Toni, admitting she felt that Harry always got off lightly while she would no doubt receive backlash.

Later, in a brutal game by the fire pit that saw the housemates read out anonymous phrases before guessing who said them, Harry admitted that he was open to getting to know Yasmin.

There were more fireworks when it was revealed Yasmin said she’d like Harry to “tip her upside down”.

Finally coming clean about the smooch, Harry and Yasmin dropped the bomb that they’d kissed three times.

Furious Megan branded him a p***k and said he “owed it to Helena to be honest”.

While Helena could be seen storming off as Harry you showed no sign of remorse.

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline.

Florian Wirtz stunning £116million move to Liverpool will likely be confirmed on Friday.

Elsewhere, Chelsea remain in pole position to sign Jamie Gittens after two failed attempts, according to reports.

In other news, Napoli are reportedly eyeing up a potential move for Darwin Nunez.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a law declaring the first day of February of every year as the National Day of Awareness on Hijab and Other Traditional Garments and Attire. He signed Republic Act No. 12224 on June 18, or 10 years after the first bill seeking to recognize the significance of Feb. 1

NOEL and Liam Gallagher have finally been seen together for the first time since announcing their Oasis reunion.

The British music legends have reunited on camera to announce their new collaboration with Adidas.

Despite starting rehearsals weeks ago for their new shows, the pair have made sure never to be seen in the same shot.

Their widely circulated tour announcement shot is reported to have taken place in two studios and been stitched together.

In new images Noel, 58, wears a blue top while Liam, 52, wears a beige jacket from the range.

Last night an extended TV ad showed a series of historic clips of the band – set to 1994 hit single Live Forever.

Liam can be heard saying: “There are days when you are in the zone. There is all the chaos going on around you. Not feeling the need to join the madness. This is the best feeling in the world. Absolutely still.”

Available to view on the brand’s official website, the Adidas x Originals collection includes strip t-shirts for £45, tour coach jackets for £100 and tracksuit bottoms for £75.

Bucket hats, a favourite of Liam’s, are £40 each.

The deal was first revealed by The Sun earlier this year and is thought to be making the warring brothers millions.

Oasis will kick off their long awaited reunion tour on Friday July 4 in Cardiff.

The sell out run of stadium gigs includes 5 shows at Heaton Park in Manchester and seven at Wembley.

RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing after Mondo received a tempting offer from Rafferty.

On tonight’s episode, protests grew in Carrigstown and Rafferty had a plan to get some of the locals back on side.

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Jacinta and Ray suspected Joan was siding with the Raffertys, but Nora and Hughie argued that they should accept their legal help.

As protests grew, the Raffertys tried to win Mondo over with a rent discount.

However, during a public meeting, Rafferty sent Joan flowers to make it look like she was colluding with them.

This helped the Raffertys turn the crowd against her, with Hughie later discovering the launderette power cut was caused by a circuit overload, not Rafferty.

Mondo told Joan about the Raffertys’ offer, and when the tenants found out, she informed Rafferty that they will be going on a rent strike.

Meanwhile, Gar wondered if the Canadian legal job could be a good move for Joan.

But, Judge Cowhey pressured her to take the case, threatening to report her for past blackmail if she refuses.

RTE viewers raced to social media to share their reactions to all of tonight’s drama.

Barry wrote: “Sweet Jaysus, don’t tell me Joan has a photo of the auld judge at it!”

Ciara said: “Mondo is being Mondo.”

Another viewer added: “I like Jacinta’s way of thinking.”

Elsewhere on the show, Ger revealed to Sharon that it was Kev who broke into the house and that Liam covered for him.  

After Kev was arrested, Liam confronted Ger for reporting Kev, but she told him it wasn’t her.

The two argued about the locket, and Liam continued his lie, claiming he doesn’t have it.

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Sharon confronted Liam about Kev, revealing that she was the one who reported him.

Elsewhere in Carrigstown, Nikki clashed with Kira and Orla over Cass’s old souvenirs.

And when Nikki told Cass about Orla and Kira fighting over his things, he got upset, forcing the pair to a resolution.

Finally, Kim and Darren revealed they mixed up Kira and Orla’s sorting system to mess with the pair.

WAYNE ROONEY gave a glowing endorsement of Plymouth Argyle to new boss Tom Cleverley.

Former England and Manchester United ace Rooney played alongside Cleverley at Old Trafford and won the 2013 Premier League together, while the pair also played for the Three Lions.

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Cleverley replaces Miron Muslic at the League One club and the 35-year-old says ex-Argyle manager Rooney, who spent seven months at Home Park, gave him the thumbs up to take on the job.

The former midfielder, in his second managerial job after being in charge of Watford last season, said: “I spoke not just with Wayne but other people who I know that have played for or coached at the club.

“He gave the club and the place a glowing reference and he’s obviously someone’s opinion that I can trust.

“I played with him for many years and I think it’s important that I did some references, but most of all is what I see now through my own eyes.

“That will really start on Monday when I get on the pitch with the players and I make my own judgements, but I like to thoroughly research whatever I’m about to dive in to and the references were glowing.”

Cleverley is the fifth permanent Argyle manager in the last 18 months and will have a fresh start at the club following relegation from the Championship.

Argyle chairman Simon Hallett is looking for new investment, and the club was linked with a takeover that included former Wales captain Gareth Bale among their consortium.

But Pilgrims CEO Andrew Parkinson said: “That was speculation and we’re not in a position to talk about individuals or investors. When we have got the opportunity we will do that.”

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Argyle have confirmed their first signing under Cleverley, recruiting former Arsenal starlet Xavier Amaechi.

The ex-England youth international, 24, joins on a three-year deal from German side FC Magdeburg.

Upon sealing the deal, boss Cleverley said: “Xavier is a quick and exciting winger who will add further competition to our forward options.

“He has good European experience having played in Germany, and returns to England a more rounded player, but he is still young and has so much room for growth and development.

“He showed a real desire to be a part of Argyle and I am delighted to welcome him to the club.”

Amaechi is the Devon side’s fifth summer signing; with Jamie Paterson, Caleb Watts, Jack Mackenzie and Bradley Ibrahim having joined prior to Cleverley’s arrival.

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LOVE Island star Meg has broken down in tears after splitting with Dejon over bombshell Yasmin. 

On Thursday evening’s episode, Meg and Dejon sat down for a chat after a very tense villa game played out amongst the Islanders. 

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They were all treated to an eBay pre-loved party and a game of beer pong dares, and Yasmin’s first snog occurred with Dejon. 

Dejon is coupled up with Meg, but was tasked with snogging the Islander he found most attractive, aside from his partner. 

He went straight over to Yasmin as Meg watched on, and snogged her. 

Later on in the game, Yasmin ended up snogging Harry too. 

And as Meg and Dejon chatted about what had happened during the game afterwards, it was clear that they weren’t going to see eye to eye. 

Meg asked why Dejon snogged Yasmin despite “not being attracted to her.” 

Dejon said: “I find Yasmin the most attractive out of my couple,” which left Meg confused. 

The couple went back and forth as the other Islanders watched on. 

Dejon told Meg: “You honestly blow my mind, I’m so confused.” 

He then questioned why Meg chose to do a sex position with bombshell Harrison, when she could’ve picked him instead. 

After their exchange of angry words, Meg told Dejon: “I’m taking a big step back.” 

Dejon encouraged her and said: “Have fun,” to which Meg replied: “I stay true to myself and what I do.” 

He ended up walking off, leaving an emotional Meg sitting by herself. 

 

Alima came over to comfort her, as she was left in tears after the exchange. 

It comes after fairly-new bombshell Yasmin revealed to some of the Islanders, including Harry and Dejon, that a man had never given her an orgasm before – which came amid another very shocking claim.

The London-based beauty also confessed that she has only ever slept with two men before, despite speaking about sex frequently with guys in the villa.

Many fans have now slammed Yasmin’s claims on the grounds that she talks about sex a lot.

“Unsure how Yasmin goes on about all this sexual stuff so much but says she’s only slept with 2 people…” said one person.

A second added: “Yasmin can’t hold a conversation without mentioning sex but has only slept with two guys?? i’ve seen it all.”

“Not in a million years has Yasmin slept with 2 men. She’s the horniest person that’s ever set foot in this villa, wow,” penned a third.

While a fourth slammed: “Yasmin has made her whole personality sex like does it hurt you to not talk about it ???”

“Yasmin making up the orgasm lies for MORE male attention??” speculated a fifth.

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But some viewers defended Yasmin and slammed those “coming for her” because she’s “confident enough to talk about sex”.

One person on X said: “Why is everyone coming for Yasmin? Cause she’s confident enough to talk about sex?

“Grow up man, you lot fantasise about this shit but when it’s happening you all hide behind your duvets?”

Earlier this week, Yasmin offered to have a threesome with Dejon.

“Would you ever have a threesome with me and Toni?” she asked the hunk who is currently coupled up with Meg.

Then, in Wednesday night’s instalment, Yasmin spoke to Harry on the terrace when things got very flirty.

She spoke about being “bent over” and he said she was “undressing” him with her eyes.

She has also chatted to Dejon about the prospect of a threesome, with co-star Toni.

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LOVE Island’s Toni suffered a huge wardrobe malfunction in Thursday night’s instalment.

Showing off to her fellow Islanders, the American beauty, 24, did a handstand into a cartwheel as her boob fell out of her bikini.

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Toni did the flexible act while donning a skimpy bathing suit, which would later have consequences.

As she did the move, her boob seemingly fell out of her swimsuit.

The wardrobe blunder left her co-stars in hysterics, with one of the hunks begging her to cover up quickly.

Dejon was shouting: “Tone, the boob is out,” repeatedly, as she failed to pay attention.

He kept shouting out to her before saying: “Boob’s still out.”

The fellow Islanders were stunned by the wardrobe blunder, as were viewers at home.

One person wrote: “Tone the boob is out,” complete with a laughing emoji for Dejon’s plea.

“Ton the boob is out – settle down Dejon,” said another.

A third person then said of the blunder: “Looks like Toni is giving the Villa a run for its money! Who needs reality TV drama when you’ve got Toni in the house?”

“Ik Toni keeps that villa moving my American queen,” said a fourth.

“Toni ain’t love island without a nip slip,” penned a fifth.

This comes as Toni is romantically involved with new boy Harrison, 22, after he picked her over Malisha earlier in the week.

While showing the new boy around the stunning villa on Wednesday night, Toni got a very sexy invitation.

Minutes after bombshell Harrison entered the villa, he gave Toni a proposition.

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Showing him around the villa, Toni said to Harrison: “The showers.”

“Shower one at a time?” he exclaimed.

Toni laughed and said: “Yes.”

“That’s a shame,” Harrison replied before following Toni out of the bathroom.

They then got ready for bed before getting into a single bed together and cuddling up.

“Why’s Harrison making everything so sexual so soon?” asked one person on X, moments after his arrival and shower comment.

“All the sexual stuff is just weird as hell,” said a second.