AROUND 100 jobs are set to be lost at the Primark Headquarters in Dublin amid cut backs across Ireland, the UK and the US.

The parent company of Penneys are planning to cut at least 150 jobs across their operations.

These job losses would span across procurement, finance and HR.

And around 100 of the 150 proposed redundancies would hit the Primark head office in Dublin.

There are currently 1,500 staff employed at the site in the capital.

The redundancies come amid a proposal by Primark bosses that would see a third party handle some support function activities.

Reportedly Accenture in Mumbai would take over these actives.

A spokesperson for the company said the decision was not taken lightly and supports would be in place for those workers impacted.

However, the company maintain the decision will allow them to “focus” their own resources.

A Primark spokesperson said: “As we continue to grow internationally, we need to evolve our operating model to best support this ambition.

“We’re exploring how resourcing via external partners could help support our operations so that we can focus our own resources on what we do best.”

“As part of this, we are now proposing that a number of support function activities move to a third party and we are beginning a collective consultation.”

“This unfortunately will impact a number of Primark colleagues primarily in our head office operations.”

The spokesperson added: “We understand how difficult this news is for those colleagues affected and we’ll be working to support them as best we can.”

The Irish layoffs represent around seven per cent of the 1,500 staff based at the international headquarters in Dublin.

FUTHER RETAIL BLOW

It is the latest blow for the Irish retail sector amid the closure of a River Island store in Dublin.

River Island has announced the closure of its Henry Street branch.

In a poster on the shop window, the retailer said they will be closing later this month.

The branch, which is one of 24 across the country, will close their doors on June 27.

It comes amid River Island closures in the UK ahead of a major restructuring, with around 230 stores are at risk of closure.

The retailer is set to undergo a restructuring as a result of tough trading conditions.

The latest one to shut is located in Banbury, and will close on June 28.

Sky News reported that the owners of River Island brought in advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to come up with money-saving solutions.

PROFITS LOSS

Proposals are expected to be finalised in weeks, though sources have reportedly claimed no decisions have been approved on the retailer’s future.

Accounts for River Island Clothing Co for the year ending 30 December 2023 showed the firm made a €38million pre-tax loss.

Then the turnover during the following 12 months fell by more than 19 per cent to €677million.

STRUGGLING in the sack, hiding a secret kink or scoping out the best X-rated toys on the market? You need to ask a sexpert.

In our brilliant new series, The Sun’s leading sex expert Georgie Culley will be answering YOUR biggest bedroom conundrums, sharing her wild real-life experiences and practical tips to help you fulfil your wildest dreams between the sheets.

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You may recognise her from some of the steamy stories she’s covered over the years – from hush-hush high society sex soirees in Venice to entering an orgasm contest in New York to mark the 30th anniversary of When Harry Met Sally.

Here, she kicks off by helping a reader out with an, ahem, small problem – be sure to send in your sex conundrums using the form below.

Q: I’m quite a big guy (6ft 2) so women always expect me to be well endowed, but my penis size is just 3.5 inches when erect. 

Whenever I meet a woman I like, I start to dread getting it on as I’m worried I’m going to be a total flop. 

I’m convinced my last serious relationship broke down because of the size of my manhood.

What’s more, I don’t think I’ve ever given a woman an orgasm. Some exes admitted to faking it to spare my feelings. 

Now, if I meet a woman I like, I end up ghosting her before sex as I can’t handle the thought of disappointing her.

Is there a way I can still be a good lover when I’m not blessed downstairs? 

Georgie says: WHEN I think back to the best sex I’ve had, it’s not the size of the pecker I remember, it’s the whole package.

It’s the guys who took their time, who slowed things down and explored me from head to toe. The ones who genuinely cared about my pleasure and wanted to understand what really turned me on.

They might not have been blessed with the biggest kit, but they knew exactly how to use the tools they’d been given.

Because contrary to common belief, you don’t need to be hung like a porn star to rock a woman’s world. When it comes to actual pleasure, technique trumps size every time.

And here’s the science bit. The average penis size is around 5.1 inches, and the vaginal canal is roughly 3 to 4 inches deep – so anything much bigger is actually a bit of a waste. 

That said, if you’re short on inches and worried about hitting the spot there are lots of clever tips and tricks you can do to maximise contact and boost pleasure. 

Because in the end, it’s not the size of the ship – it’s whether you know how to steer it…

Be present

When you’re fully in the moment, you’re more in tune with your own body – and your partner’s.

You can read their reactions, adjust your touch, pace, and position, and make everything feel more intense and pleasurable.

One of my worst sexual encounters? With a ridiculously hot guy who was well above average… but who actually took a phone call mid-session! Yes really! 

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I had big expectations but despite his pornstar package, he was a total flop.

So here’s the deal: turn off your phone – and turn on your partner instead. Being present isn’t just polite – it’s one of the sexiest, most essential ingredients for great sex.

Use the 10:5:10 foreplay rule

A whopping 75 per cent of women won’t orgasm from penetrative sex alone, so it’s time to prioritise your starters before diving into the main course.

Enter the 10:5:10 foreplay rule – a simple but seriously effective formula that always leaves me begging for more. And no, you don’t need a stop watch to do it. 

First 10 minutes: Focus on everything above the neck. That means deep kissing, lip biting, hair pulling, nibbling earlobes – basically, hitting all those glorious erogenous zones that get her mind and body in sync.

Next 5 minutes: Move south, from neck to belly button. Nipple play is key here – with 82 per cent of women reporting increased arousal from stimulation, it’s a guaranteed way to ramp things up.

Final 10 minutes: Now comes the grand finale – all the attention below the navel. This is clitoral central, so use your hands, your mouth, or bring in a toy to tease, tantalise and truly take your time.

Invest in a sex cushion

I’ll never forget the moment an ex – let’s call him Mark – whipped out this inflatable sex cushion and started blowing it up.

I won’t lie, it didn’t look like the sexiest contraption, but looks can definitely be deceiving.

What really stuck with me was how Mark owned the fact he was below average and wasn’t afraid to try something innovative to up his bedroom game.

And honestly? He was on to something.

One of my worst sexual encounters? A guy who answered a phone call mid-session!

Georgie Culley

The humble sex cushion is one of the greatest inventions ever. It helps you master nearly every position by supporting your body at just the right angles, so you get deeper thrusts and longer, stronger orgasms.

There are loads of sex aids out there, ranging from £17 to well over £100, but this one from Amazon is a winner –  and it’s priced at £42.99.

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Try the pairing technique

A helping hand – so to speak – during sex can make all the difference when it comes to helping a woman cross the finish line.

While vaginal penetration alone isn’t enough for most women to orgasm, adding clitoral stimulation – whether with fingers or a toy – can significantly boost both the likelihood and intensity of climax.

This technique is known as “pairing”, and so many women tell how it’s a total gamechanger for them. 

One standout toy that’s firmly in my top drawer? Ann Summer’s Moregasm+ Clit Stim.

I’ll never forget the moment an ex whipped out an inflatable sex cushion and started blowing it up

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Made from silky silicone that moulds beautifully to your body, it’s the perfect shape to slip between you during sex — without getting in the way.

Best bit? It stays on target, even when things get wet, wild, and wonderfully messy.

Improve hip flexibility

You don’t need to be a gymnast to level up your sex life — but improving your hip flexibility could seriously elevate your bedroom game. 

Being a bit bendier between the sheets allows for deeper penetration, smoother thrusting and more adventurous positions without the awkward cramping. 

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The hip flexor stretch is a simple exercise to help open your hips. 

Kneel on one knee, with the other foot in front at a 90-degree angle. Gently push your hips forward to stretch the front of your hip. Hold for 30 seconds each side.

Mix up your positions

Doggy style is a classic for a reason and my go-to position if a guy isn’t that well endowed.

That’s because it allows for deep penetration, so you can make the most of what you’ve got.

To do it, have your partner on all fours – or for even deeper sensations, on their elbows and knees – while you enter from behind.

It’s also great for pairing with a hand or a toy for extra pleasure. 

Elevated reverse cowgirl is a twist on the usual. Your partner straddles you, but instead of facing you, they face away – towards your feet.

To give you extra depth, pop a pillow under your hips. You’ll be lying back on the bed or floor, while they sit on top, facing away, riding you.

The flatiron might sound like a hair tool, but it’s also a sizzling sex position. Have your girlfriend lie flat on their front, legs squeezed together.

Add a pillow under her pelvis to lift her hips slightly. You then lie on top and enter from behind.

The tightness of her thighs ups the friction and sensation – and helps both of you feel every inch.

ILIA TOPURIA has opened up on his social media spat with Cristiano Ronaldo, which seemingly ended with a shock gesture from the footie icon.

The Real Madrid legend was caught bad-mouthing the former UFC featherweight champion during a conversation with Francis Ngannou last October.

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Ronaldo, 40, claimed Topuria “talked too much” and hadn’t beaten anyone of note in the build-up to his clash with Max Holloway.

Boyhood Los Blancos fan Topuria was left disappointed by Ronaldo’s jibe, so much so that he took aim at him on social media.

He said: “I didn’t expect someone like you to be unable to distinguish between confidence and arrogance.”

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo didn’t hit back at the Georgian-born Spaniard, whom he eventually followed on social media

During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Topuria said of the row: “I think he said something about me when he was in the backstage with Ngannou and it felt bad, to be honest. 

“But then, he started following me. So we’ll see. Maybe one day we’ll meet and chat. 

“This is what I said, once he meets me in person, he’s not going to have that opinion about me. 

“That I talk too much and this and that. But maybe that’s the perception they have about me when they see me on social media.

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“After all that, he started following me. Maybe he saw something different about me.”

Topuria, 28, returns to action early on Sunday morning in the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas. 

He’ll bid to become the promotion’s tenth two-division champion by winning the vacant lightweight title against former belt holder Charles Oliveira. 

He said of the Sin City showdown: “Charles is a great fighter.

“I’d say he’s a legendary fighter, one of the few still active in the UFC.

“But the truth is that his style fits perfectly with mine to put him to sleep in the first round.

“Because he has no mobility, he doesn’t move.”

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THE Brit who axed a pensioner to death has learnt his fate after claiming he “accidentally” killed his victim who was “trying to rape him”.

Garo Jlitakryan, 32, admitted to attacking the 75-year-old inside the OAP’s own home in Finland but claimed it was an act of self defence in court.

He has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a court in Finland.

The deadly fight took place in a flat in Seinajoki, western Finland, on July 29, last year, reports Finnish newspaper Iltalehti.

A court heard how the elderly victim invited the cyclist back to his home after the pair met at a spa a day earlier.

The Brit was bought a phone by his new friend as they made their way back to the flat, according to local reports.

He later told investigators the pensioner said he “owed him a favour” after opening up the present.

The cyclist refused but claimed he believed the man was referring to sexual acts.

South Ostrobothnia District Court was then told the Brit took a short nap but when he woke up he “was tied up with bandages” and “couldn’t move properly”.

The Brit alleged he was raped on the bed after waking up.

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REVENUE has seized contraband worth over €688,200 following numerous operations across the country last week.

Revenue officers made the discovery when examining parcels at a premises in Dublin and the Midlands.

Officers seized approximately 17.79kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €356,000.

The find was made over the course of numerous operations in Dublin, the Midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare Europort, with other quantities of drugs also discovered

The seizures took place over the course of a week, beginning on June 16, 2025.

Various quantities of illicit drugs, alcohol, butane honey oil, cigarettes and counterfeit items were also seized.

This included nearly 20,000 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of €80,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €37,500.

Also seized were 3.8kg of butane honey oil with an estimated value of €76,000 and over 440g of MDMA over €26,500.

Revenue officers also discovered various other illicit drugs with an estimated value over €10,000 and 467 counterfeit items with an estimated value of over €117,000.

And 25,180 cigarettes with an estimated value of over €22,700 were also seized during the course of the operation, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €18,000.

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.

The herbal cannabis was discovered, with the assistance of detector dogs Enzo and Ciara, whilst Revenue officers were examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands.

The parcels originated from the USA, Belgium, Spain and Canada, and were destined for various addresses nationwide.

The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized in various operations in the Midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare.

Three weapons were also seized in the Midlands.

The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights.

Revenue has confirmed investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

The various seizures were made as part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

Revenue has urged businesses or members of the public who have any information regarding smuggling to contact them on 1800 295 295.

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