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ROBERT DOWNEY hailed boss Pat Ryan after Cork ended Limerick’s supremacy in Munster in an epic final that went to a thrilling penalty shootout.

Ryan led his side to provincial glory for the first time since 2018 last night.

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And skipper Downey said: “I don’t think he realises how much we love him.

“But on days like these, I’m going to tell him. Pat, we love you to bits.”

Beaten boss John Kiely felt the Rebels got ‘the rub of the green’ with the amount of added time played by stand-in referee James Owens.

The Limerick gaffer said: “We felt that there were three minutes gone.

“It’s hard to find three minutes of added time in a ten-minute half.”

At the end of extra-time, one additional minute was signalled.

But there were 3min and 45sec on the clock when Cork’s Darragh Fitzgibbon scored the 65 that sent the contest to penalties.

Kiely continued: “We’ll have to go back, watch the tape, analyse it and break it down before we formulate a concrete opinion.

“But it was a little, I suppose, difficult to understand.”

Three weeks after they suffered a 16-point hammering at the hands of the same opposition, Cork scuppered Limerick’s seven-in-a-row quest following an engrossing affair at the Gaelic Grounds.

Ryan said: “We were just focused on coming up here and really going to battle with Limerick and representing the jersey, representing our people.

“The people are spending money to come up here and we didn’t give them any value for money the last day.

“I think both teams gave fierce value for money to their supporters today and to everyone.

“We have no doubt in the character of our fellas. We have no doubt in the ability that they have.

“I think everybody has said that. You have to go and prove it every time.

“I’m here three years. We thought that performance three weeks ago was gone out of this team. As I said, I genuinely take a bit of blame for that.”

Ryan’s own frustration with ref Thomas Walsh — who went off injured in extra-time — seemed apparent as he approached the Waterford official at half-time.

But the Cork chief said: “We’re all fighting tooth and nail for the calls.

“The game is so fast. Thomas is a fantastic referee. We’re fighting for calls. John Kiely is fighting for calls. That’s just the nature of it.”

Asked why he approached Walsh, Ryan responded: “Just to say he was doing a great job.”

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DONALD TRUMP has made a surprise appearance at UFC 316 – but this time Elon Musk was nowhere to be seen.

The President was cageside to watch Merab Dvalishvili’s title scrap with Sean O’Malley on Saturday night.

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Donald Trump joined Dana White (left) at UFC 316 in New Jersey[/caption]

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Merab Dvalishvili celebrated with the President after his win in the main event[/caption]

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The President was joined by a host of family members[/caption]

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Kayla Harrison was among those to welcome Trump cageside[/caption]

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He was also seen commiserating with Sean O’Malley after his loss to Dvalishvili[/caption]

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson was seated behind Trump in New Jersey[/caption]

Trump was flanked by UFC kingpin Dana White in a one-man entourage as he entered the arena in Newark, New Jersey.

He received loud cheers from the capacity crowd at the Prudential Center before taking his seat close to boxing icon Mike Tyson.

Trump shook hands with former NFL stars Will Compton and Taylor Lewan as he settled in to watch a packed main card.

Son Eric, daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner were also in the audience, as well as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The 47th President arrived in New Jersey on Friday, where he stayed at his golf course in Bedminster.

Trump was on the end of a high five from Kevin Holland after his submission victory against fellow welterweight Vicente Luque.

And he later shared words of encouragement to Georgian star Dvalishvili following an epic end to the main event.

Trump’s appearance was also notable for the absence of former sidekick Elon Musk.

His relationship with the world’s richest man disintegrated earlier this week.

The former allies battled it out on social media after disagreeing on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, with the President claiming Elon had “gone crazy”.

Musk, who is worth an estimated $330 billion, was a major contributor to Trump’s presidential campaign.

He reportedly spent $250 million in supporting the Republican’s race for the White House last year.

Musk accompanied Trump to his last UFC showing in April.

The President was given a thunderous reception as he entered the arena for UFC 314 in Miami, Florida.

But prior to Saturday’s action, Trump indicated his working relationship with Musk was irreparable.

“I’m too busy doing other things. I won an election in a landslide,” he said.

“I gave [Musk] a lot of breaks, long before this happened.

“I gave him breaks in my first administration, and saved his life in my first administration, I have no intention of speaking to him.”

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Elon Musk (right) accompanied Trump to his last UFC event in April[/caption]

In the Octagon, it was a night to remember for Dvalishvili, who proved too strong for O’Malley in their main event rematch.

The reigning bantamweight champion secured his first-ever UFC submission following a brutal choke-out.

And he celebrated by vaulting out of the Octagon for a handshake and words with Trump.

The President also shook hands with a devastated O’Malley, who was able to leave the Octagon under his own steam after the choke.

“He was well trained, he was well prepared, and I knew that he was going to make changes,” Dvalishvili told reporters after the third round win.

“Every time I lost I made big changes and I learned from it.

“But I’m getting better and better. I wasn’t showing this technique [before] and I have more tools in my pocket I’m still working on, and then little by little I will show.

“Now it’s my time.”

Elsewhere on the main card, there were also wins for Kayla Harrison, Joe Pyfer, Holland, and Mario Bautista.

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Trump was given a hero’s welcome by the crowd[/caption]

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Kevin Holland shook hands with Trump after beating Vicente Luque[/caption]

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VAPERS have been warned over a common mistake that could cause their devices to erupt into “ferocious” toxic fires.

The lithium batteries inside vapes can have a severe chemical reaction if the devices are treated recklessly, fire safety experts have warned.

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Between 2020 to 2024, the London Fire Brigade was called out to 41 vape-related fires, occurring in homes, shops, and even hospitals[/caption]

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Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters were dispatched to tackle a blaze at a shop in Harlesden in August 2024, which was believed to have been sparked by a faulty vape’s lithium battery[/caption]

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Another photo from the London Fire Brigade shows a South London home ravaged by a vape-related fire[/caption]

Throwing them around or dropping them too much can damage the batteries over time.

“Given we commonly keep smaller vapes in our pockets, if they fail and catch fire it’s not uncommon to see serious burns as a result,” Giuseppe Capanna, product safety expert at charity Electrical Safety First, told The Sun.

“If a vape is substandard, exposed to high temperatures, short circuits or becomes damaged, it risks causing a toxic fire caused by a chemical reaction inside the battery cells.

“This process, called thermal runway, creates ferocious fires releasing a large amount of energy in a short space of time.”

It’s also important to use the right charging cable, and avoid leaving a vape in high temperatures or submerged in water.

“If you own a vape it’s really important you treat it with care, avoid carelessly throwing it around which may cause the battery inside to become damaged over time,” explained Capanna.

“Ensure you use a compatible charger for your device and keep it away from areas where it may be exposed to high temperatures or risk coming into contact with water.”

It follows a government ban on single-use vapes, primarily due to environmental concerns and a rise in youth vaping.

Since 1 June 2025, businesses have had to stop selling or supplying all single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes.

As well as being an eyesore, littered vapes – both single-use and reusable – can also be a fire risk.

They also introduce harmful chemicals into the soil, rivers and streams, so it’s “vital” they are recycled, according to Capanna.

“Incorrectly disposing of your vape in your household bin risks it becoming crushed when being processed in the back of the lorry, triggering waste collection fires that release toxic fumes,” he said.

“When your vape comes to the end of its life, either check if your local retailer offers a take back scheme to safely hand in your battery, or find your nearest recycling centre that will accept battery powered devices.”

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As well as being an eyesore, littered vapes – both single-use and reusable – can also be a fire risk[/caption]

The London Fire Brigade has warned that here has been an uptick in vape-related fires across the UK, due to the devices being incorrectly thrown away in normal waste.

When the lithium batteries become crushed in waste collection vehicles on their way to the landfill they can spark fires.

Lithium batteries store a lot of energy in a small space and although lithium-ion battery products that have been built to a poor standard are a higher fire risk, any battery is at risk of exploding and catching fire if it has been crushed or becomes damaged.

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A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told The Sun: “Fires involving vapes can occur when the lithium-ion batteries that power them fail or become damaged or crushed.

“Lithium batteries store a lot of energy in a small space and although lithium-ion battery products that have been built to a poor standard are a higher fire risk, any battery is at risk of exploding and catching fire if it has been crushed or becomes damaged.

“When lithium-ion battery fires happen, they can be ferocious and can spread in seconds.”

Between 2020 to 2024, the London Fire Brigade was called out to 41 vape-related fires, occurring in homes, shops, and even hospitals.

Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters were dispatched to tackle a blaze at a shop in Harlesden in August 2024, which was believed to have been sparked by a faulty vape’s lithium battery.

Photos provided by the London Fire Brigade show blackened rooms blanketed with ash.

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A rechargeable vape exploded in a visitor’s bag at Hampstead hospital last year[/caption]

In April 2024, a day ward at Hampstead hospital was left damaged after the lithium battery in a rechargeable vape exploded in a visitor’s bag.

Another photo from the brigade shows a South London home ravaged by a vape-related fire.

A bedroom has been reduced to ashes, with all contents inside obliterated.

Another risky mistake is to charge vapes by the bed or sofa.

Glenn Flannery, commercial director at fire alarm systems provider Spy Alarms, warned that this is a “definite no-no”.

“These devices often come without standards such as CE or ISO marking and therefore fall into a similar risk bracket as things like e-scooters.

“However, due to their size and nature, we often find them being charged by the bed or the sofa… The primary fire hazard linked to vapes is their lithium-ion batteries, which can fail catastrophically if damaged, improperly charged, or poorly manufactured.”

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Another risky mistake is to charge vapes by the bed or sofa[/caption]

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