Top stories in Ireland on August 2, 2026

1. Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan (22 outlets, 5 countries)
2. Israeli strikes kill at least four, including a child, in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough (9 outlets, 7 countries)
3. President Connolly says Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast celebrates ‘universality’ of music (2 outlets, 2 countries)