DES Cahill took issue with Saturday’s All-Ireland minor hurling final clashing with the two senior football quarter-finals.

Whilst Donegal and Tyrone were the victors in Croke Park, Waterford stormed to the crown in Semple Stadium.

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While congratulating the Déise’s young crop, the former Sunday Game host vented at those behind the GAA’s inter-county schedule.

He tweeted: “Huge Congrats to Waterford on winning the All-Ireland Minor Hurling title. Great display. Hard luck Clare.

“But WHO DECIDED to put this on at the same time as the two big football games in Croke Park??”

The response to his post was interestingly mixed. Some were equally vexed as Carmel agreed: “Crazy Des. Feels very disrespectful to the minors.

“It was always such a great sense of occasion having the minor final before the seniors and for them to play their final on the biggest hurling day and stage.

“Even better when teams from the same counties in both finals.”

Similarly, Simon called for a return to the way it once was. He posted: “The minor final should be curtain raiser to senior final like it was.”

Lastly, Sean raged: “Absolutely scandalous. A novel pairing in an All-Ireland minor final and clashing with knock-out football matches. So much for promoting the games.”

However, there were others who felt it was a perfectly reasonable time to place the contest between Waterford and Clare.

One reply with 33 likes argued: “How many people in Clare and Waterford were interested in the football quarter-finals?

“Whoever wanted to be in Thurles was in Thurles, more to life than Dublin football Des.

“I doubt there was too many folk from Donegal, Monaghan and Tyrone were interested in the minor hurling final.”

Secondly, Uria claimed: “Why are the people constantly complaining always the neutrals who wouldn’t go to that game anyway. The people that it mattered to went to it.”

Neil also added: “What neutral is going to go to that Des?”

James ‘Joxer’ O’Connor hailed Cormac Spain after his heavenly 11-point haul inspired Waterford to glory.

Spain even played through the pain barrier for the Déise during his out-of-this-world display — as he was forced to nurse a hamstring injury.

Boss O’Connor revealed: “He got problems from a hamstring early on. It was just about bearable for him to play so he kept going. You don’t want to come off in an All-Ireland final.

“I wouldn’t take him off unless I really felt he had to come off.
He played through the pain. That’s what you do in All-Irelands.
He won’t feel that in the morning!

“He has an All-Ireland medal in his back pocket. That’s the dream.”

SPAIN JOY

Spain finished the Championship with a staggering 8-75 in eight outings — which was an average of 12 points per game as he ripped the soul out of many opposition teams.

Corner-back Darragh Keane was another driving force behind the Déise’s ascension into heaven.

But O’Connor hailed a squad effort during a heroic display in Thurles.
He added: “I thought all of the backs were outstanding.

“I’ll be honest with you. Some of the heroics in the last ten or 15 minutes were just unbelievable altogether.

“There put their bodies on the line and they were throwing themselves in front of hurleys and sliotars. It was unbelievable to watch.

“They’d make you proud and there’s no point in saying otherwise.
There’s no prouder man in Thurles than me.”

KHLOE Kardashian has revealed ALL of her past plastic surgeries in a buried Instagram comment.

An aesthetic doctor took to Instagram recently to speculate over what surgery Khloe, 40, has undergone.

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She has detailed all of the work she has had done to her face[/caption]

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Khloe revealed each tweakment and the doctor who did each procedure[/caption]

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Khloe looks very different from how she did when she was younger[/caption]

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Dr Jonny Betteridge said: “Khloe has changed a lot over the past few years,” before listing what work he believed she might have undergone.

In the video, he showcased various photos of Khloe that he thought were before and after certain procedures.

Among his speculation, Dr Betteridge speculated Khloe might have had a “face and neck lift” as well as a “chin implant”, “rhinoplasty”, and “upper blepharoplasty” as well as a “temporal brow lift”.

But Khloe was quick in coming forward to correct Dr Betteridge and reveal the exact procedures she has undergone over the years.

“I take this as a great compliment,” she said in her reply to the doctor’s Instagram post and speculation.

She went on: “First off I think these photos are about 15 years apart, but here’s a list of things that I have done.

“I’ve been very open in the past about what I have done so here we go.”

Khloe then listed every surgery and tweakment she has undergone.

KHLOE GETS CANDID

She revealed she has had a nose job, laser hair for the “hairline and everywhere else”, Botox and sculptra “where my face tumor was removed in my cheek”.

Khloe added that she had also undergone soft wave laser for skin tightening, and “filler in the past but not any over the last few years (I hear it never goes away, so I’m sure it’s still there but calmed down)”.

Opening up further, she said: “Lost 80 pounds over the years (slow and steady).

“Collagen baby threads underneath my chin and neck.

“Salmon sperm facials/ regular facials, peptides, vitamins and daily skin care.

“In 2025 there are many other things we can do before surgery but when it’s time, and if I choose to, I know some great doctors,” she concluded.

One person commented: “Whatever the case, you look great.”

“You look amazing..Still look the same with just a little adjustment,” penned a second.

“Classy correction!! Love this!!! You’re absolutely gorgeous & I always appreciate how gently you correct misinformation,” said a third.

And a fourth added: “Whatever you had to do to get there was worth it! You look stunning baby!”

FANS SPECULATE MISSING SURGERIES

Fans on Reddit were quick to point out that Khloe had only mentioned work that had been done to her face.

“Seems like she’s only talking about face work here bc she also doesn’t mention her 40th bday boob job,” said one.

“And interesting that she didn’t qualify how many nose jobs she’s had,” said another.

“Why are they so afraid to admit the bigger surgeries they’ve had done?” penned a second.

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AN AMERICAN rock band has scrapped the UK leg of their tour due to a “medical emergency.”

The group issued the shock statement on Instagram, uploading an image of their colourful tour poster with the word ‘cancelled’ emblazoned in yellow text over the top.

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In their caption, The Georgia Thunderbolts wrote they had made their decision with “heavy hearts.”

The Stand Up hitmakers put: “Good day friends and fans of The Georgia Thunderbolts.

“It is with heavy hearts we have to announce the cancellation of our first ever UK tour.

“We have had our sights set on touring the UK since our band’s infancy.

“We were so looking forward to playing your stages and making new friends that we could share our live music with.”

The Take It Slow singers were due to kick off their tour in Newcastle on July 12, wrapping up in Maidstone on July 19.

In between, they were set to play sets in Wakefield, Bilston, Southampton and London.

Yet in their post they explained how vocalist TJ had suffered a stroke.

They added: “On Thursday, June 19th, while operating heavy construction equipment for his father, our lead singer, T.J. Lyle, suffered a mild stroke.

“T.J. is recovering the best, but his medical team feels he should rest up a bit, not get too hot and avoid flying for a while.

“A huge thank you to all for prayers and everyone pulling for T.J.
We promise we will be coming to your shores soon.

“Full Steam Ahead…Damn the Torpedoes!! The Georgia Thunderbolts.”

The Georgia-founded band’s loyal fans were hugely understanding, and one took to the comments section to write: “Health first always.”

A second put: “All the best, T.J.”

A third mused: “Get well soon TJ! You are in our thoughts and prayers!”

One then added: “TJ’s health is the most important. I’ll be there for your next UK tour. Love you TJ. Big hugs from Paris to all of you GTB.”

It came after the group pulled out of their scheduled gig at The Hub in Bremen, Georgia, due to the medical issue – but did not at the time state what it was.

They first announced their UK tour last month.

In an excited Instagram post the group, which formed in 2015 but did not release their debut album Can We Get A Witness until 2021, wrote: “The time has come!! We are excited to announce we’re headed to the UK this summer!!

“Mark your calendars and get those tickets…on sale now in bio…”

“We can’t wait to meet you all!! Let’s Rock!!!”

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ALDI shoppers can pick up the perfect item to elevate their garden get togethers this summer.

The £44 buy will impress your guests while keeping them shielded from the scorching sun.

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Aldi shoppers can pick up an outdoor canopy for just £44.99 from Thursday, July 4[/caption]

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This affordable garden addition will make the heat of long summer days all the more bearable.

Whether you’re hosting barbecues or enjoying some time out of the sun, this Aldi buy may just be the ultimate summer item.

The Belavi Instant Canopy, £44.99, will hit the Specialbuy section on Thursday, July 3.

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It can add instant shade to your space while giving you privacy from your neighbours.

Fully water-resistant, the canopy also features a sturdy steel frame, making it ideal for various weather conditions.

You don’t have to be a DIY expert to set this up, as the product description guarantees it is “easy to assemble”.

In fact, manufacturers say that the canopy is designed for a “one person set up in under three minutes”.

And if you’re stuck for space in a cramped garden, don’t worry because this buy “folds up for convenient storage”.

It even includes a carrying case with wheels for guaranteed “easy transport”.

The budget-friendly Aldi canopy measures three metres by three metres.

Lidl version

A similar buy is available from the Lidl middle aisle, but at a slightly higher price.

The Livarno Home Folding Gazebo can be picked up for £89.99 from Sunday, July 6.

And if you’re a Lidl Plus member, you can nab it for 22% off, at just £69.99.

While this item is similar in size to the Aldi buy, it does include additional features which may validate the higher price.

These include two side panels, one with a window, which can be attached with a practical hook, as well as loop fasteners for privacy.

Lidl shoppers have the option to set it up as a semi-open gazebo or a sun shade.

And you can transition your summer party into an evening event, with hooks to hang outdoor lamps or strings of lights.

Similar to the Aldi buy, it is also designed for an easy assembly, with no tools required.

As well as an unfolding mechanism, the product features extendable legs for easy height adjustmnet.

There are also four ropes and eight pegs for securing the canopy to the ground, as well as heat and wind-dissipating ventilation.

According to manufacturers, this structure is made from water-repellent and UV-resistant material.

It also comes with a shoulder strap storage bag and has a three-year warranty.

The hook load capacity is 2.5 kilograms while the canopy measures 300 centimetres by 300 centimetres.

Other Aldi summer buys

Plus, a full list of the Aldi garden buys hitting the middle aisle this week.

And another Aldi buy will give your garden privacy for just £19 this summer.

Another garden decor item will transform your outdoor space for just £25.

Plus, a £10 buy that’s perfect for both gardens and festivals this summer.

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A KILLER has been found guilty of raping and murdering a pensioner after he was snared by DNA on a blue skirt 58 years later.

Ryland Headley broke into the Bristol home of Louisa Dunne, 75, in June 1967 before attacking her.

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She was discovered by neighbours on a pile of clothes with multiple bruising.

Headley, now aged 92, has been convicted of rape and murder 58 years after the horror – bringing an end to Britain’s oldest cold case review.

Bristol Crown Court heard police at the time had attempted to match thousands of potential suspects with a palm print left on Louisa’s window.

But the case went cold for decades until Headley was finally snared when DNA was found to be a match with semen found on Louisa’s blue skirt.

But while the depraved fiend was evading justice, he free to rape two other elderly women.

In 1977, Headley broke into an 84-year-old’s home and attacked her.

Later that month, he raped a 79-year-old woman after also gaining entry to her home.

Twice-widowed Louisa was last seen by a friend on June 27, 1967, before heading home at around 7.30pm.

The court heard a number of local women became concerned when they realised they had not seen Louisa all morning.

Violet Allen and Hilda Stedman then went over and found the front door shut and the sash window near the front door open as far as possible.

Prosecutor Anna Vigars KC said: “They looked through the window and called for her through the letter box but got no response.

“When she looked through the window, Violet Allen could see Mrs Dunne’s legs by the side of the table so, with the help of two other women, she climbed in through the window and went over to her.

“Violet Allen took hold of Mrs Dunne’s hand and immediately realised that she was dead because her hand was ice cold.”

A post mortem found Louisa had cuts and bruising on her mouth which indicated “something firm” had been pressed against her lips.

Swabs were taken from Louisa’s body, which tested positive for semen, but scientific examinations at that time were limited.

Jurors were told in 2003, the case was re-examined and police found the swabs matched Headley’s DNA in a “billion to one” breakthrough.

At the time of Louisa’s death, he had been living around a mile-and-a-half from the OAP’s home but fell outside the circle of houses were men were asked to provide handprint for the investigation.

The prosecution said three different finger print experts had since eventually come to the conclusion the “palm print on the window was caused by Mr Headley’s hand.”

Headley was finally snared at his home nearly 60 years later in Ipswich, Suffolk.

He could be heard moaning “I’m sick” as police swooped and asked the officers: “Who are you?”

Headley also demanded “what is this about?” before he was arrested.

The killer, who denied rape and murder, will be sentenced on a later date.

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THOUSANDS are set to qualify for a huge publicly funded medical treatment from today.

Tanaiste Simon Harris shared the news on X, formerly Twitter.

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He said: “Today, we are expanding eligibility for publicly funded IVF.

“This announcement means those already with a child can now access the State scheme.

“A really positive development for those wishing to expand their family.”

Currently, the HSE offers three types of specialty treatment.

The treatments are:

• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• IVF
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

You can get free IUI, IVF or ICSI through the HSE – though your GP or consultant must refer you to a regional fertility hub.

Here, they must recommend the treatment as long as you and your partner meet all the access criteria.

They may recommend IUI, IVF or ICSI if:

• you or your partner do not get pregnant after having other fertility treatment
• tests show this is the treatment you need

They may also be able to refer you to a private clinic that has been approved for the treatment.

But you cannot get this treatment for free through the HSE if you need donor eggs or sperm.

The access criteria for free IUI, IVF or ICSI treatment have to do with:

• residency
• age
• previous IVF treatment
• children
• number of parents
• relationship length
• sterilisation
• body mass index (BMI)
• lifestyle

You must be a resident of Ireland and aged 18 or older.

When your GP or consultant referred you to the regional fertility hub, you must be:

• under 41 if you’re a woman
• under 60 if you’re a man

TERMS OF TREATMENTS

You can get treatment if:

• you have not had free IVF through the HSE
• you had no more than 1 round of privately funded IVF before and have no unused embryos still in storage
• you started tests for IVF but have not started taking IVF medicine

You cannot have more than 1 living child between you.

This includes children you:

• adopted
• are the biological parent of
• plan to be parent of in a surrogacy arrangement
• are non-birth mother to in a same-sex female relationship

And only two people can plan to be the parents to the child, who must be in a relationship for at least one year.

You must never have had a sterilisation procedure to prevent pregnancy including a vasectomy or blocking or sealing your fallopian tubes (tubal ligation).

Women must have a BMI between 18.5 and 30, and if you’re planning to be the birth mother you must drink no more than one or two standard drinks up to two times a week.

If you plan to use your sperm for fertility treatment, you must drink no more than 3 to 4 standard drinks and no more than 10 standard drinks a week.

CONSULTANTS RECOMMENDATION

You must not smoke or have smoked in the last 3 months and must not take recreational drugs or have taken any for at least 3 months.

And even if you meet this criteria, your consultant at the regional fertility hub will have to recommend this treatment.

If they do, you:

• choose the clinic you want to use from the private fertility clinics we have approved
• must sign a consent form to say you are happy for a referral to be made to the clinic you choose and that your details can be shared with them

If your consultant recommends IVF, IUI or ICSI and you meet all the access criteria, you can get this treatment for free through the HSE.

Each couple can get 1 round of IVF or ICSI for free.

HOLLYOAKS is going to drop a huge bombshell tomorrow – when two soap legends have sex in shock scenes.

The Channel 4 soap has never been backwards about coming forwards with its storylines and this one is going to set the cat amongst the pigeons.

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The Sun can exclusively reveal that village icons Tony Hutchinson and Mercedes McQueen are set to become a new power couple in a huge twist.

While the pair have had a brief dalliance before, our exclusive pictures show the moment they accidentally fall into bed together before deciding to give things a go.

A source said: “Tony has always been a hit with the ladies and Mercedes is no stranger to having – and burying – a husband.

“Putting them together is a stroke of genius and it’s not just for a one night stand this time.

“But what will Diane and Marie think of Tony’s shock move? 

“And will Mercedes have finally found a lasting love after all this time?”

In today’s episode viewers watched as Mercedes was left devastated by Clare Devine’s revenge plot after she took her son Bobby away.

She ended up drowning her sorrows with Tony who provided a shoulder for her.

And then as the drinks flowed things took a turn and the pair ended up passionately snogging.

Tomorrow will see the pair wake up, stunned by what’s gone on.

Mercedes will look horrified at her own actions, and Tony confused – but it won’t be long until things take a turn.

Will the pair become the village’s new power couple as things develop between them?

Hollyoaks streams on Channel 4 each day from 7am.

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