EZ2 RESULT Today June 22, 2025 – Here is the result of EZ2 Lotto draw of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Updates of the EZ2 result is refreshed every 2PM, 5PM and 9PM. Draw Date Winning Numbers 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM The above results are the official winning number for June 22, 2025 ... Read more
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STL RESULTS TODAY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office released the official result of the Visayas STL Swer3 for today’s draw, June 22, 2025. STL Draws are held from Monday to Sunday at 10:30 AM, 3PM, and 7PM.See UPDATED results for the following draws: LOTTO RESULT Today, Saturday, June 21, 2025 (updated 9PM) EZ2 RESULT ... Read more
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A LOW cost loan scheme to enable people to retrofit their homes has been dramatically underused.
Just €17 million out of the €500 million scheme has been drawn down, The Irish Sun can reveal.
The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme was launched last year by then Climate Minister Eamon Ryan.
It gives people the opportunity to take out a loan of between €5,000 and €75,000 at as low as 2.99 per cent to carry out energy upgrades to their property.
The former Green Party leader hailed the scheme a “gamechanger” after spending months negotiating with the European Investment Bank and Irish lending institutions to come on board.
However, new figures obtained by The Irish Sun show that since the programme was launched in April 2024 just 355 loans have been approved worth a combined €17million – almost €48,000 on average.
The low uptake has raised concerns that the scheme is too complex for people to access.
Fine Gael TD Grace Boland urged new Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien to cut the red tape and help get access to the cash more quickly.
She told The Irish Sun: “The uptake of the scheme is far too low — and the Minister and Department need to fix it.
“When people either don’t know about the scheme or find the process too complex and frustrating, we risk falling short.
“Most people want warmer, more energy-efficient homes — but we have to make it easier for them to get the work done.”
Homeowners can apply for these loans through financial institutions, with all three pillar banks on board, along with Avant Money and seven credit unions.
In order to get access to the loans, homeowners must use an SEAI approved ‘One Stop Shop’ contractor — with only 24 such businesses listed on their website.
Another requirement that may be blocking access for homeowners is a rule that requires any upgrade under the scheme to achieve a minimum 20 per cent improvement in BER rating.
This would rule out any smaller energy projects.
The Department of Climate said they are working with banks to promote the scheme and encourage take-up.
LOTTO RESULT June 22, 2025 – Here is the official result of the 6/58 Ultra Lotto and 6/49 Super Lotto draw for today, Sunday, June 22, 2025. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or more commonly known as PCSO got five major lotto games – the 6/58 Lotto Result, the 6/55 Lotto Result, the 6/49 Lotto ... Read more
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INTERVENTION (4.50 Pontefract)
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MR SUNDANCER (2.18 Hexham)
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TREMBLING with terror, I cowered as gunshots rang out under our hotel window.
Then, just when I thought I couldn’t feel more afraid, I heard banging on our door. ‘Open up!’ a man shouted. ‘I have a key. I’m coming in!’
Knowing it was too dangerous to speak, my husband Baron and I exchanged glances.
My heart lurched as the door handle rattled – I knew I was maybe only moments from death, but I also knew I would not give in without a fight.
Five days earlier, in June 2015, Baron and I had checked in to our favourite hotel, The Imperial Marhaba.
We’d holidayed in Tunisia for the past 10 years and it was our fifth time staying here.
We’d noticed that it was much quieter than usual – many restaurants and shops were closed, and the beach was empty.
The hotel seemed quieter, too, with fewer staff and activities.
We didn’t think much of it at the time, but later the press speculated there had been prior warning of the attack that was not heeded.
On our fifth day, we were at the pool preparing to walk down to the beach bar for lunch, when we heard a loud popping sound coming from that direction.
I wasn’t worried, as it was a popular spot for weddings, so there were often fireworks.
But then we heard screaming and saw people running. ‘Run as fast as you can back to the room and don’t stop!’ Baron shouted.
I set off, but there was a wave of people dashing in different directions, screaming and yelling, and the gunshots were getting closer.
I stopped for a moment and, to my horror, spotted a man with a gun.
He looked directly at me. Somehow, adrenalin got me moving again and I stumbled towards the hotel doors.
Inside our room, Baron told me to hide in the bathroom, while he moved furniture to barricade us in.
Outside, we could hear gunshots, grenades and screaming. I thought of my parents and all my family back home. Would I ever see them again?
Then the banging on the door started. It was terrifying.
Was it the gunman? We had no way of knowing, but after what felt like an age, he moved on.
Over our balcony, we saw military boats arriving to help. But we also saw so many bodies and injured people being carried into the hotel.
It was devastating.
Three and a half hours after the attack began, we learned the gunman had been shot dead and the so-called Islamic State had claimed responsibility for the attack.
We were asked to gather in the hotel reception, and on the way down, we had to flatten ourselves against the wall and check every corner and stairway.
Along with crowds of petrified holidaymakers, we waited until around midnight to be taken to the airport.
On the flight, I began having panic attacks as I replayed in my mind what had happened.
Once home, I expected to feel relief, but I still didn’t feel safe – I couldn’t even go upstairs on my own.
I was haunted by the gunshots.
Baron took me to A&E and I was referred to the crisis team, who looked after me at home for 10 days, and we had interviews with counter-terrorism police, too.
Afterwards, I had to try to rebuild my life, but the trauma was debilitating.
I couldn’t bear to be in crowds, even with people I knew, and I couldn’t go shopping or to work.
I had nightmares and constant flashbacks to the attack.
And although I knew I was lucky to survive, I felt guilt, too, as I’d made it out alive, when so many had died (38 people died, including 30 Brits, and 39 were left wounded).
I had several years of counselling and was urged to put the attack behind me.
But how could I just forget about it?
It helped me accept the memories would always be with me, but I can spot the triggers and how to deal with them.
Last year, we finally booked another beach holiday – this time to Cyprus.
I was anxious, but I enjoyed the trip and I was so proud of myself.
It’s another hurdle I’ve overcome. In many ways, the attack has made me stronger and more compassionate, and it’s made me realise how precious life really is.
3D LOTTO RESULT June 22, 2025 – The 3D Lotto draws are held today by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM and here are the results: Draw Winning Numbers 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM The PCSO has decided to change the name of one of its minor lotto games. ... Read more
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2D LOTTO RESULT June 22, 2025 – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is holding a draw for 2D Lotto today, June 22, 2025, and here are the results of the 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM draws. Draw Date Winning Numbers 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM The PCSO operation is back and among the recent ... Read more
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