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Here's What Happened Today:Sunday

Dozens dead in Portuguese motorway blaze, and government may roll back on Help-to-buy – it’s the Fix.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

NO FEE IRISH GUIDE DOGS SERVICE JB4 Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland Michael Jackson blesses guide dogs in Christ Church Cathedral earlier today Crispin Rodwell Crispin Rodwell

INTERNATIONAL 

Portugal Forest Fires Police investigators stand beside a burnt car on a motorway that was engulfed by a forest fire in Portugal earlier today AP / PA Images AP / PA Images / PA Images

#LONDON: The cladding around Grenfell Tower which has been blamed for the inferno which engulfed the tower is ‘illegal in the UK’.

#PORTUGAL: At least 62 people have died after a Portuguese forest fire overwhelmed drivers on a motorway.

#FRANCE: A renowned matador has died after slipping on his own cape and being gored by a bull.

#MACRON: The new French president looks set to establish a commanding majority in parliamentary elections.

PARTING SHOT

A different perspective on the National Gallery, courtesy of Donal Moloney.

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