Internally, Mr Trump has granted pardons to his convicted supporters and weaponised the courts to attack his critics. We now have some 40,000 heavily-armed members of ICE, who act almost as Mr Trump’s private army, deployed primarily in Democrat-controlled cities. Such action might, just might, concentrate American minds where opposition to Mr Trump’s determination to acquire Greenland is growing. Insofar as these plans have referred to a purchase agreement, he is not, of course, the first American President to have gone down such a road. In Venezuela, President Trump forcefully removed a despotic leader and he now appears positioned to exert decisive influence over huge oil and gas reserves.

For many teenagers in exam years, January isn’t just a new term — it’s when the reality of mock exams comes into sharp focus. However, as a parent of a Junior Certificate pupil this year, I have realised the stress of the upcoming mock exams can also be substantial. This may be an especially nerve-wracking time for Junior Cert students, as the mock exams are their first experience of a ‘serious exam’. Mock exams serve a purpose and do precisely what their name implies: they imitate the real thing to prepare students for what lies ahead in June. The ability to arrive at each mock exam with calm focus?

Three people have been discharged from hospital following a chemical spill at Trinity College Dublin, with the affected building set to reopen on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the university confirmed the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) will reopen and three people who were taken to St James’ Hospital have since been discharged. The spillage took place at the TBSI on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre at 11am on Tuesday morning. “There was an incident this morning (11am) at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) on Pearse Street involving a chemical spill,” a spokesperson said. Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána attended the scene but have since left and the situation is under control.

Despite Michael Carrick enjoying a dream start to life as the club's interim manager, United are continuing their search for a new permanent boss after sacking Ruben Amorim this month. ‌The two names at the top of the Red Devils' shortlist are understood to be England manager Thomas Tuchel and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi. It's added that the Dortmund boss has a connection to United's director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Tributes have been paid following the death of Harry Connolly, who won an All-Ireland minor football medal with Roscommon in 1951. Mr Connolly, Church Hill, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice. A former club player with Castlerea St. Kevin’s, he won a senior championship medal in 1967. Mr Connolly also also won a senior medal with United Stars, an amalgamation of Creggs and Oran, and played intercounty football for Laois and Galway. The Castlerea club led the many tributes following his passing on January 18th.

Noah’s mother Fiona Donohoe, who has led a high-profile campaign for answers around her son’s death, has attended Belfast Coroner’s Court every day. Solicitor Niall Murphy (left) and Fiona Donohoe (third left), the mother of Noah Donohoe, outside Belfast Coroner’s Court on Monday (Liam McBurney/PA)A large pool of potential jurors were gathered this week. Mr Justice Rooney, who is presiding over proceedings, has considered questionnaires filled in by the potential jurors for their suitability to serve. A number of potential jurors have been excused for legitimate reasons, with work continuing to assess further excusals before a jury of 11 people is drawn by ballot. Her counsel, Brenda Campbell KC, told a preliminary hearing last year that Ms Donohoe wanted a “full and fearless” inquest into her son’s death.

Jadon Sancho made thoughts perfectly clear on new Man Utd boss Michael CarrickJadon Sancho's opinion of Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick was made perfectly clear when a private chat he'd had was revealedView 3 Images Jadon Sancho briefly experienced life under Michael Carrick in 2021 (Image: Soccrates Images, Getty Images)Jadon Sancho has already privately expressed his views on Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick. ‌Former England international Carrick took the reins for three matches before Ralf Rangnick's appointment, securing two wins and a draw. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageThis impact became evident when Carrick took over as Middlesbrough boss in October 2022. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

It looks to be a busy month for Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, who has stepped into an interim head coaching role until season's end. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "I think United has to think, 'Who's the next player going to be around those two guys?'... And [when they do] then the seasons go really, really consistently because those two are really, really good players." Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

IFTA's 2026: Christy and Saipan lead the nominationsKenneth FoxChristy and Saipan lead the nominations for the 2026 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards (IFTAs). Christy, a sensitive and uplifting story of a young Cork man finding independence after leaving foster care, received 14 nominations. Meanwhile, Saipan, which depicts one of the most infamous stories in Irish soccer history, received 12 nominations. The Lead Actor in Film category showcases Cillian Murphy (Steve), Colin Farrell (Ballad of a Small Player), Daniel Day-Lewis (Anemone), Daniel Power (Christy) and the stars of Saipan, Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan. (see all Actor categories below)The Lead Actress in Film nominees are equally impressive, featuring Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Carrie Crowley (Aontas), Carolyn Bracken (Horseshoe), Fionnula Flanagan (Four Mothers), Fiona Shaw (Hot Milk) and Eleanor O’Brien (Báite).

“In 2024, despite economic challenges and a slowing home furnishing market, Ikea Ireland remained committed to long-term, purpose-driven growth,” the directors state. “Rather than prioritising short-term profits, Ikea focused on increasing affordability, accessibility and sustainability to improve everyday life for more people. The business's operating profits decreased by 69pc from €22.44m to €7m. Numbers employed by Ikea Ireland increased by 12 from 732 to 744 as staff costs remained at €23.99m. Aggregate pay to directors increased from €271,466 to €342,284.

Co-founder of ACT, Lisa O'ConnorAccessible Counselling Tullamore celebrates six years since openingAccessible Counselling Tullamore has marked six years since opening today, Tuesday, January 20. The service was officially opened by late businessman James O'Connor and his partner Lisa O'Connor in January 2020. I am so proud of how far ACT has come, and even more committed to where we are going next." The ACT co-founder expressed her thanks to clients, counsellors, staff and the board for being a part of the journey, as well as to the community and donors. Remembering her co-founder and partner James, Lisa wrote:"Your heart is in every part of this service.

"So we should unite and we should say to Donald Trump ... 'You're crossing red lines here.' Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch told Reuters that attempts to win over Trump with flattery, as some European leaders have tried in the past, would not work. "Stroking the cat along the line of its fur is not going to do the trick this time. However, some senior bankers and executives in Davos, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they saw the response from European leaders to Trump's moves as emotional rather than pragmatic. But any decisions were unlikely, the source told Reuters, adding: "You need peace in order to reconstruct the place."

A family drove their dying father 90km to a hospital as he screamed in pain because no ambulance was available, the Dáil has been told. "An ambulance was called at 10.25pm, but despite several follow up calls, no ambulance arrived, a doctor was called, and by the time they arrived, Stephen's family were growing more and more distressed. The doctor told Stephen's son, Anthony, 'this is a category one emergency, you need to get him to hospital right now', but still no sign of the ambulance. "In desperation, the family carried Stephen to a car to drive the 90km journey to Mayo University Hospital. The ambulance service is stretched to breaking point, and you have known all of this literally for years.

Fulham are battling Wolfsburg and Real Betis in the race to sign Troy Parrott following his huge impact in the Republic of Ireland’s quest to qualify for the World Cup 2026. So far, the trio are the clubs that have gone in strongest in what is expected to be a wide race for the AZ Alkmaar forward over the next few months.

Virgin Media already operates as a so-called virtual network operator in Ireland, offering mobile services to its own customers via Three’s network. However, Virgin Media has just a tiny customer base in Ireland, with a 2.4pc share of the voice mobile market. In 2020, Liberty Global merged its Virgin Media business in the UK with Telefonica’s O2 arm there, in a 50-50 venture. In 2021, there was speculation that Liberty Global – whose biggest shareholder is billionaire John Malone – was looking to sell Virgin Media Ireland for about €1.5bn. Telecoms firm UPC Ireland became part of Virgin Media in the UK in 2014.