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Bouncing back from a lack-lustre effort in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown, Born Braver (15/2) gave Gavin Cromwell a third Randox Ulster National victory in Downpatrick. Cromwell had previously bagged this prestigious prize with Spades Are Trumps (2022) and Malina Girl (2023), the latter ridden by Keith Donoghue, who commented, “He probably ran back a bit soon the last day, in the Grand National trial, when the pace was slow in heavy ground. “We were hoping he’d scrape into the bottom of the Irish National. On a day he’ll remember for a long time, Sonny Carey savoured his first double as a trainer, with a strong Mullins family connection. I’ll leave plans to the jockey.”Andrew Kinirons struck with well-backed German import and dual-purpose prospect Lips Freedom (Donagh Meyler) in the Billie And Bertie Fitzgerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle while another gamble was landed by Cozone, for the father and son combination of Matt and James Smith, in the Hood McGowan Kirk Handicap Hurdle.

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Next season the ban on gambling companies being on the front of shirts comes into force in the Premier League and word is that finding replacements has been something of a hard sell. Clubs are finding that such a premium is elusive outside of the gambling industry and are bracing themselves to pen deals at less than half the money. Multiple talks have been taking place and it is understood that Audi are among those to have been targeted by clubs, including the Hammers. Your Golf Travel gave away the seven-figure sum in trips last year and have now launched a ‘Back-to-Back Payback’ campaign. More than 1,600 benefited last year, with qualifying trips booked to 19 countries across four continents, with the biggest package valued at £24,000.

Hundreds of people turned out on Sunday to attend the funerals of three journalists who were targeted and killed by Israeli air strikes while driving in southern Lebanon the previous day. Mourners hold photos of the journalist killed by Israeli air strikes at the funeral procession on Sunday. The Israeli military did not provide justification for killing the other journalists with Shuaib. Fatima Ftouni survived a previous attack in October 2024, when direct Israeli strikes on a compound which journalists were sleeping in killed three others. Photograph: Sally HaydenThe same day the three journalists were killed, the World Health Organisation said Israeli strikes killed nine paramedics and wounded seven across five attacks.

The Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick, near the Shannon-estuary towns of Foynes and Askeaton. Photograph: Photograph: Alan BetsonThe European Union may have to take another look at whether alumina should be included in the sanctions regime against Russia, according to the bloc’s sanctions envoy. This aluminium is then sold to a trading company, ASK, that supplies dozens of Russian arms manufacturers, according to leaked financial documents. “The product alumina is not sanctioned. “It is the responsibility of all companies to do due diligence and to make sure their products are not finding their way into the Russian military machine.

Boys Town founder Msgr Flanagan’s attitude towards industrial schools in Ireland - such as St Joseph's Artane (pictured in 1941) - hardened after his return to the US. This phrase was etched into public consciousness by a 1938 film, Boys Town, a sentimental tear-jerker starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. Boys Town, formally established in the United States in 1921, was extraordinary for the time. Boys Town was essentially governed by the boys themselves, including electing a boy mayor. He had praised industrial schools in Belfast and Artane during his Irish visit, although deplored how poorly resourced they were, as reported in contemporaneous newspaper accounts.

Irish Times Opinion Editor Jennifer O'Connell looks at a recent US court case and how it could upend social media's hold on us.

Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoThe postponement of the launch of a new Kerry Football Club pitch has been described as “very disappointing” by a local councillor. The Ministers reportedly received their invitations to the Kerry FC launch 10 days in advance and could not attend due to commitments abroad for St Patrick’s Day. He and others received an email from Kerry FC on March 18th confirming the event was being postponed. “It’s very disappointing for Kerry FC, they were looking forward to it. The Irish Times has contacted Kerry FC for comment.

Piero Hincapie NINTH Arsenal star to withdraw from international duty as statement releasedArsenal have been hit with a raft of withdrawals from international duty ahead of a crucial period in their season, with manager Mikel Arteta given a lot to ponderView 2 Images Piero Hincapie has been sent back to Arsenal by Ecuador (Image: Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)Piero Hincapie has become the latest Arsenal player to withdraw from international duty. Hincapie played in Ecuador's 1-1 draw against Morocco in Madrid on Friday night, but has now been sent back to Arsenal and won't feature in a second friendly against the Netherlands on Tuesday. Remarkably, Hincapie is the ninth Arsenal player to withdraw from international duty. They joined Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Martin Odegaard in skipping international duty in the current break. Trossard (Belgium), Gabriel (Brazil), Saliba (France) and Timber (Netherlands) were all excused from their national teams after communications with Arsenal.

FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! In the years since, he's been linked with the Manchester United job on several occasions. According to Diallo, "fewer than five" individuals applied for the France job following the announcement that Deschamps was to step down. ‌View 3 Images Reports of Zidane becoming the next France boss has boosted Carrick's chances of landing the Man Utd job permanently (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)"I don't know if it's official, but I think it will be Zidane," Anelka said. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle scolded in brutal takedown by former prime ministerSpeculation continues around the future of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who are the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, and whether it involves a return to the royal familyView 2 Images Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are to visit Australia in April (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fans have hit back after the couple were savaged in a brutal putdown. However, Harry and Meghan admirers have jumped to their defence, arguing Ms Truss is "one to talk" after her disasterous time as prime minister. One expert even expressed concern the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would "crash and burn" financially if such an arrangement isn't pursued. Article continues belowAn insider recently said: "I think there will be plenty of monarchists and republicans who won’t welcome Harry and Meghan’s visit. Any 'royal' visit, even by members of the family who no longer represent the King, will inevitably create debate about the monarchy."

Martin Zubimendi is the latest Arsenal player to join a growing list of withdrawals from international duty this week due to injury. 'Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp due to discomfort in his right knee,' a statement read. Zubimendi is the 11th Arsenal player to pull out of international duty ahead of the crucial Premier League title run-in. Captain Martin Odegaard was the first player to withdraw from his national team this March break, with the Norway No 10 struggling with a knee problem. 'The four players will instead remain at the club during the international break to continue their treatments,' an Arsenal statement read.

Gloucester teacher 'humbled' after being named one of the best in the UK"There isn't a better job in the world." View 2 Images Dave Slaughter has been named one of the top 10 best history teachers in the UK (Image: PRET-A-PORTRAIT)A history teacher from Gloucester says he is "very humbled" after being named one of the best teachers in his subject across the UK. He added: "I've even had students who went on to become history teachers. "As an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces is committed to sharing the stories of our six remarkable site as widely as possible. It is wonderful to see such enthusiastic and imaginative teaching practice demonstrated by history teachers within our schools.

Having been excluded from Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad, Rashford's troubles on and off the field at Manchester United also saw him overlooked during Lee Carsley's Nations League campaign. He was the one England player prepared to play instinctively and with real purpose. 'It feels like peak time for Marcus,' said a source close to his situation. Certainly Rashford's return to genuine relevance now feels very real. Whether a regime change at United will prompt a reconciliation this summer is far from certain.