Man United make decision on Bruno Fernandes despite captain's firm transfer commentsWith Bruno Fernandes having another strong campaign for Manchester United, the Red Devils have reportedly taken a decision on the Portuguese skipperView 3 Images Bruno Fernandes' impact was on display for Manchester United against Manchester City (Image: AFP or licensors)Manchester United are keen to enter contract discussions with Bruno Fernandes ahead of the World Cup. View 3 Images Bruno Fernandes was pivotal against Manchester City (Image: 2026 Getty Images)The board are keen for Fernandes to stay at Old Trafford to aid the transition to a new manager. The midfielder suggested the club wanted to sell him, but didn't because then-manager Ruben Amorim wanted to keep him. Speaking to Portuguese TV station Canal 11, Fernandes said: "The club wanted me to go [away]. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Faithful Matthew, from Edinburgh, received the most votes during Wednesday’s roundtable thanks in part to the ceremonial dagger twist. Meanwhile, traitor Rachel fell under suspicion from her fellow players, but remains in a promising position with only seven contestants remaining, two of whom are traitors. James regretted leading the charge against fellow faithful Matthew (Cody Burridge/BBC)Faraaz, from Middlesbrough, said Rachel’s explosive argument with fellow traitor Fiona caused him to question her integrity. I have to think quick on my feet.”Faraaz has started to suspect Rachel as a traitor (Cody Burridge/BBC)In the turret, Rachel and fellow traitor Stephen were seen discussing the target of their next murder. The players won £9,250 for the prize pot, which currently stands at £66,750.

The national Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) increased by 6.6pc in the 12 months to November 2025. Property prices in Dublin rose by 5pc and prices outside Dublin were up by 7.9pc compared with November 2024. The data shows prices still rising but the double digit increases of 2024 are over, at least for now. Revenue data shows there were 1,589 first-time buyer purchases in November 2025. Dublin residential property prices are 9.3pc higher than their Celtic Tiger peak, while residential property prices in the Rest of Ireland are 26.2pc higher than their pre-bust peak.

And without a doubt, the part where she allegedly danced 'inappropriately' with him on his wedding day really hit home for me. So forgive me if I'm not convinced that Brooklyn Beckham is the ultimate authority on how a Gen X mother should behave. I'll assume the real crime here was simply a mother wanting to dance with her firstborn son on his wedding day. Or is she just every boy mum watching another woman slowly become the most important person in her son's life? Now please, someone release the wedding dance video so we can start rehearsing for our turn.

A still from Nicky Larkin's short film 'Punt' which is nominated at the upcoming IFTA awards. Birr man's short film nominated for IFTA awardBy Rebekah O'ReillyBirr filmmaker Nicky Larkin has been nominated for a prestigious Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) award. Mr Larkn's short film 'Punt', which was screened locally at last year's OFFline Film Festival, is one of six nominees in the short film category at the IFTAs. The film has been shown at a number of other Irish film festivals to date, including the Belfast Film Festival, Cork International Film Festival, Disappear Here Film Festival in Donegal, and Offaly's OFFline Film Festival, eliciting quite the reaction from audiences across the country. The short film Punt also features music by Birr singer-songwriter Mark Lyndon, whose song 'Nocturne' is featured in the opening scenes.

Gardaí are appealing for information where a man in Wexford was allegedly hit by a car and brought to hospital. On Friday, January 2, the emergency services responded to an incident where a man is believed to have been struck by a car whilst out walking in the Bawnmore area of New Ross, Wexford. The man was found laying on the ground by members of the public and he was brought from the scene of the narrow road by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford where he was treated for injuries sustained to his neck, shoulders and legs. It’s understood that the man gave the description of a silver car coming towards him that had a loud exhaust. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses that may have dashcam footage or information in relation to this incident.

Tennis star Elsa Jacquemot might need a new coach after he sensationally walked out of her match at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Jacquemot, 22, was outclassed by Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in straight sets in the second round after Simon Blanc left Court 5 after he was verbally abused by the French player. Trailing 5-0 after just 25 minutes, Jacquemot was visibly angry, and she took her frustration out on Blanc, who had previously coached Putintseva. Speaking after the match, Jacquemot was uncomfortable, but offered no public apology to Blanc. It comes after Jacquemot beat 20th seed Marta Kostyuk in a thrilling first-round encounter which went for almost four hours.

Melanie Finn: When nepo babies go nuclear – why Brooklyn Beckham went rogue on his own familyDemanding ‘brand Beckham’ cycle finally took its toll on heir to dynasty always in the spotlightDavid Beckham says parents must let children ‘make mistakes’Melanie Finn Yesterday at 06:30The sound of jaws dropping in the Beckham’s plush London residence of ­Holland Park must surely have been an audible thump on Monday night.

James Cameron says his move to New Zealand was tied to the country's competence in conquering COVID-19. James Cameron, 71, says his move to New Zealand was tied to the country's competence in conquering COVID-19'This is why I love New Zealand,' Cameron said. When Bensinger referenced the stunning nature in New Zealand, Cameron responded, 'I'm not there for scenery; I'm there for the sanity.' Said Cameron: 'I made myself a promise - "I'm going to come live here someday."' Join the debate Has America lost its sense of unity and science, or is James Cameron just out of touch?

That changed in November of 2024 when he suffered a wrist injury playing for Ireland and had to sit out six weeks. Hugo Keenan is an ambassador for Inishella“Any rugby player is going to pick up little injury stints here and there. “So sometimes it just comes in a little bit of a phase, or whatever. I went from my wrist injury, having broken that in that Australia game in the autumn series last year into this hip. There's been a little bit but, no, I'm fortunate that my body's been holding up pretty well.”Keenan knows plenty of people who didn’t return to the pro game after injuries.

Along with images of Garda weapons, the jury were shown photos of the 22cm knife Mr Nkencho was holding. Garda A described how Mr Nkencho lunged with a knife and after a “taser, taser, taser” warning was shouted Mr Nkencho was tasered twice by firearms officers. This did not stop Mr Nkencho standing and “lunging” at Garda A, Garda B said. “I believed that I may have to engage this male to try to protect Garda A’s life”, Garda B said. Under cross-examination by Mr Mulloy, Garda B said they were not aware if Mr Nkencho had any mental health problems.

A lamppost on Lincoln Lane off Arran Quay in Dublin with a number lock boxes containing keys tp access Airbnb rental properties in the area. Photo: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish TimesLegislation requiring planning permission for short term lets could see to the volume of lets “fall off a cliff”, an Oireachtas committee was told on Wednesday. A new register for short-term lets, such as those advertised on Airbnb and other platforms, is set to come into effect from May 20th, 2026, underpinned by updated planning permission rules. “There is also a need to market diversify” with concerns in the sector on its dependence on these markets. Responding to questions on the topic, the ITIC chief said the restrictions on the airport amount to “shooting ourselves in the foot” and that the removal of the cap “cannot happen quick enough” as the Irish tourism sector is losing business.

The withdrawal of the threat of additional tariffs on European countries by US president Donald Trump is “a welcome development”, the Tánaiste has said. Mr Trump had threatened a 10% tariff on eight European allies from February 1 unless they agree to his purchase of Greenland. Ireland, although not among the eight countries threatened, had said tariffs on some member states amounted to tariffs on all member states. “We’ve also now seen in the last number of minutes him withdraw as a threat of additional tariffs. “But it is important we continue to work collectively as a European Union, and collectively to stand up for the sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland — Greenland being a part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Property price inflation slowed to 6.6 per cent in the year to November, down from the 7.2 per cent recorded in October, new data from the Central Statistics Office shows. Property prices in Dublin rose by 5 per cent, while prices outside the capital were up by 7.9 per cent compared with November 2024. “While house prices still remain unaffordable for many, if the rate of house price growth continues to slow down, home ownership could become a reality for more people this year,” he said. In Dublin, house prices rose by 4.8 per cent while apartment saw stronger price growth – at 5.6 per cent. Outside the capital, house prices were up by 7.7 per cent and apartment prices rose by 10.5 per cent.

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley made the claim as the minister appeared before members of her Assembly scrutiny committee. Mr Trump’s secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick is the former chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. “On 9/11, Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 employees who died in the World Trade Centre,” he said. He confirmed that Cantor Fitzgerald had planned to create up to 300 jobs in the region. Cantor Fitzgerald has been approached for comment.