Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been told to leave Real Madrid, despite reports in Spain that manager Alvaro Arbeloa has urged him to find a a new club in the summer. The Englishman has endured a difficult spell at Los Blancos after joining at the expiration of his Liverpool contract six months ago. The duo, it was reported, sat down for a 'frank conversation' this week as the 27-year-old continues his recovery from a muscle injury. Arbeloa, appointed as Alonso's successor just a couple of weeks ago, was said to have told the full-back to leave 'for his own good'. He is understood to have eased tensions in the Madrid camp which had been brewing under Alonso before his sacking.

Tributes have been paid following the death of former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley, a West Cork native who served in the European Parliament for two decades. Mr Crowley died in the early hours of this morning at Cork University Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Picture: Denis MinihaneTánaiste Simon Harris said Mr Crowley served both Fianna Fáil and the country with “distinction” for 20 years. Cork Lord Mayor, Fianna Fáil's Fergal Dennehy paid tribute to Mr Crowley, saying the former MEP had "extraordinary electoral popularity". However, Mr Crowley defended his absences, saying he continued to deal with constituency issues while in hospital.

Former president Mary Robinson has criticised Trump’s Board of Peace, describing it as the “board of the power of one Trump imperial idea”. The US President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace this week where representatives from 19 countries signed the document. Mr Trump described the board could be “one of the most consequential bodies ever created”, although detail on the scope of the board was scant.

Tottenham have opened talks with Liverpool over the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson, Press Association understands. Robertson has made 363 appearances for Liverpool since he joined from Hull in 2017 but has found his starting spot taken this season by summer recruit Milos Kerkez and has entered the final six months of his contract at Anfield. Liverpool vice-captain Robertson revealed earlier this months talks were still taking place with the club over a new deal but Spurs have entered preliminary discussions with their Premier League rivals over securing the services of the 31-year-old, PA understands. Atletico Madrid attempted last summer to sign Robertson, who opted to stay at Anfield but could now swap Merseyside for London. Tottenham have struggled under Thomas Frank in recent months and first-choice left-back Destiny Udogie has been hampered by injury problems, which would open the door for Robertson to take on a fresh challenge and earn more regular football.

Harry Styles says it is ‘hard to tell’ if he will still make music in 20 yearsBy Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterFormer One Direction star Harry Styles has said it is “hard to tell” whether he will still be making music in 20 or 30 years’ time. Asked whether he would still be releasing music in another 20 or 30 years by Scott Mills on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Styles said: “It’s so hard to tell, I love music so much, so it’s hard for me to imagine me not making music, and as the future comes on and how, what shape that takes in my life and stuff. I Feel Like A Woman singer Twain, DJ Jamie XX, rising electroclash duo Fcukers, Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn and Blue Lights singer Jorja Smith. The tour, which will last seven months, will see Styles’ Wembley Stadium run begin on June 12, and 30 shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Styles will also head to Australia for the tour, spending two nights in both Sydney and Melbourne.

For sure it has a leafier, ‘village’ feel and is that bit closer to Cork city, but each location has a commuter rail link that is both reliable and frequent. Travel time to Cork city from Carrigtwohill by rail is less than 20 minutes. Built in 2021 by Cork-based Murnane & O’Shea, the scheme – just 15km east of Cork city – is popular with first time buyers. “Carrigtwohill is a really strong location, says Ms Hegarty, adding that her guide price for No 24 is €420,000. Good transport links make Carrigtwohill a practical option for workers who can’t afford to buy homes in the city.

The result is spot on — ‘To be happier, consider a habit that will help you make meaningful progress by taking consistent action’. Maybe the key to happiness,” Rubin says. Often, what results is a reckoning that leads to a break-up or a career change, and ultimately to a happier life. Feeling right asks, “Does your life reflect your values?” Lastly, there’s growth, which is inextricably linked to happiness. It’s not selfish to strive to be happier, Rubin believes.

And you feed off that buzz of regular matches without the absolute bearpit tension of championship. It’s a vital test of all the systems and preparation you’ve put in place. It’s the place where you can find out, to some extent, if that new fella has the stuff you’re nearly certain he has. It’s when you can lay down the odd marker, but also test some plan you might have hatched for later on. Maybe only for half an hour, in case too many catch on to it.

United States president Donald Trump received a courtesy visit from his ambassador to Ireland, Ed Walsh, as Air Force One sat on the tarmac at Shannon Airport on Thursday afternoon. Donald Trump made an infamous speech at Davos. US president Donald Trump on a video monitor as he addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos. So, you can start with a kerfuffle but in the end, the United States and Europe are great allies. The Trump administration works as an endless series of entirely unpredictable and, often, unconnected days.

George Furbank returns to England squad for Guinness Six NationsBy Duncan Bech, Press Association Rugby Union CorrespondentGeorge Furbank has been named in England’s squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations with Greg Fisilau also included as one of three uncapped players. England head coach Steve Borthwick (Ben Whitley/PA) Photo by Ben WhitleyCentre Ollie Lawrence (knee) and Fin Smith (calf) are also among those who will be receiving treatment next week. Head coach Steve Borthwick has set-up a three-way shootout at inside centre by selecting Seb Atkinson, Fraser Dingwall and Max Ojomoh with each of them in with a chance of facing Wales on February 7th. “We’ve picked a squad with a good balance of experience, leadership and exciting potential,” Borthwick said. “If we prepare well and keep demanding the highest levels from one another, it puts us in the strongest possible position when the Championship begins.”

The atrium of the Savoy Cinema Cork in 1973. Crowds flock to the steps of the Savoy Cinema, Cork during Cork Film Festival. Vittorio de Sica Italian director of 'Bicycle Thieves' leaving the Savoy Cinema Cork. Children queue to see 'David Copperfield' at the Savoy Cinema, Cork city centre on January 23, 1936. Interior views of the Savoy Cinema CorkRolling Stones playing at the Savoy Cork on the 8th January 1965.

Katherine Jenkins has revealed that Tom Cruise mistook her for a member of the Royal Family while performing at the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert. The Welsh singer, 45, recalled the embarrassing moment the actor was 'body-slammed against a wall' by military personnel backstage. Taking to the stage in Sandringham Royal Parkland in June 2022, she wore a Bardot red gown with a puff design and form fitting waist. Recalling the event, she said: 'As I was getting ready to go out on stage, Tom was walking off, being escorted on either side by military personnel. Before taking to the stage, Katherine admitted she was nervous, saying: 'Singing for her means you really need to bring out your best performance.

A meeting against a proposed wind farm in South Roscommon is being held this evening. The group wishes to discuss its objections to the proposed wind farm in the local area and is seeking the community’s support. The developers said the plans for the Cornafulla Wind Farm are at a very early stage, and that the proposed number, location and height of turbines have not yet been determined. Recently in a post on social media from Clonmacnoise, Vincent Harney of the popular Athlone Guided Walking Tours said that the proposed wind farm, by Bord Na Móna and SSE Renewables, would seriously negatively impact the locality’s environment and scenic beauty. He described the proposal to install wind turbines just over half a mile from the location as “really really bad news”.

LATEST | Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump’s Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open‘Absurd’ plan will have Vladimir Putin, Victor Orban, Benjamin Netanyahu and Aleksandr Lukashenko among membersTánaiste says Donald Trump 'backed down' over Greenland after EU responseMary Regan and Maeve McTaggart Today at 11:50Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he "can't see any scenario" in which Ireland could take part in US president Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

Employee ownership is an innovative way to boost key staff retention and to attract new talent into smaller companies. One Irish SME that is aligning employee equity with its talent strategy is EHS International, a consultancy delivering training, fire and rescue, recruitment, and support services. EHS International is putting up to a quarter of the company’s value into the hands of its people across five phases (2025–2029). In this Q&A interview, Chris Mee, founder of EHS International, explains the logic behind this strategic move by the company’s talent retention strategy. What kinds of new strategies are you using at EHS in relation to talent retention in a tight labour market?