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The Hart Male Voice Choir from Odiham in Hampshire performing on the grounds of Blarney Castle as part of the 70th Cork International Choral Festival, which runs until 4 May.Darragh Kane Darragh Kane In his first-ever public interview about hundreds of child sex abuse allegations against him, former surgeon Michael Shine showed no remorse and took no responsibility for his crimes. Conor McGregor sought to introduce new evidence in his appeal against a civil jury’s finding that he raped Nikita Hand. Ireland’s data protection regulator fined TikTok €530 million for breaching privacy rules. Taoiseach Micheál Martin admitted the Government did not “perfectly execute” a plan to appoint a housing tsar to lead a new office in the Department of Housing. Gardaí issued an appeal for witnesses to an incident early this morning where a van was driven at a Garda on patrol in Co Louth. A woman in her 60s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving an e-scrambler in Dublin city centre. The husband of Deepa Dinamani was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. A truck driver who drove through a stop-sign junction and seriously injured Ireland rugby star Conor Murray’s father, Gerry Murray, was jailed for 10 months. Gerry Adams told a libel hearing that he does not remember how many people were killed in IRA atrocities such as Bloody Friday or the Claudy bombings. A pedestrian in her 80s died after being struck by a truck in Co Roscommon. INTERNATIONAL Firefighters install the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo #REFORM: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer conceded Labour’s loss to Reform UK in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election was “disappointing,” but insisted he was determined to delivering change faster. #GAZA: A group of activists organising an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked early this morning by drones in international waters off Malta. Advertisement #THE VATICAN: Vatican firefighters installed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as the 7 May conclave to elect a new pope grows nearer. #UK: Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that comedian and actor Russell Brand allegedly raped a woman in a hotel room when she attended a Labour Party conference. #DRAKE PASSAGE: A strong offshore earthquake caused a tsunami scare in the far south of Chile and Argentina PARTING SHOT A cat was rescued from inside the walls of a shop in Athenry, Co Galway after becoming trapped there. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galway SPCA (@galwayspca) According to the Galway SPCA, Dealz the cat was first heard inside the walls of Dealz (the shop) around six weeks ago and had been coming and going at different times of the day, but her cries had grown more desperate and it became clear that she was distressed. The six-month-old cat was finally freed as part of an effort by staff at the shop and the Galway SPCA, who are now looking for a home for her. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Evening News Fix Get our daily news round up You are now signed up Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Here's What Happened Today: Friday”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Here's What Happened Today: Friday”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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