Modern methods of construction (MMC) generally refers to factory-built homes, or components for homes, which are then installed or assembled on site. Photograph: iStockTerms such as “prefab” and “rapid build” should be avoided when discussing “modern methods of construction” for housing in order to counter negative perceptions of its use, according to research funded by the State’s Housing Agency. Modern methods of construction (MMC) generally refers to factory-built homes, or components for homes, which are then installed or assembled on site. However, almost 70 per cent said MMC homes “will help towards or provide the answer to” the housing crisis. This should include State agencies such as the SEAI, local authorities, financial institutions prepared to lend to MMC homes, builders and those delivering houses, as well as people living in MMC homes.

Cork’s game-to-game consistency across this spring’s Division 2 League campaign has given the players a massive psychological lift, captain Ian Maguire has said. Even in championship over the past four seasons, Cork have never managed to string together more than two consecutive wins. “I remember Cork winning Division 2 in 2009 and then going on to do three-in-a-row in Division 1, and that being such a great launchpad for that great team. “But from a Cork football perspective, just brilliant to be back in the top tier of league football. “John lives and breathes Cork football.

That Monday night fixture marked Coleman’s first Premier League start in six months. And though he has been included among the Everton subs again recently, with the season entering its final phase he has played just 12 Premier League minutes. That marked his fifth and final Premier League appearance in the 2024-25 season. But the twilight of his Ireland career might be about to afford him the prize of a World Cup finals appearance this summer. But his Ireland career dangled over the precipice not so long ago.

US President Donald Trump said that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Mr Trump insisted at a Republican fundraiser on Wednesday night that talks were underway with Iran’s leaders. Activists in Iran reported heavy strikes early on Thursday morning around Isfahan, a city 205 miles south of capital Tehran. UK petrol and diesel prices since start of Iran conflict, to March 24 (PA Graphics)The pro-reform newspaper Ham Mihan reported online about strikes in the area. Earlier, Israel’s military said it had completed “a wide-scale wave of strikes” across Iran, including in Isfahan.

A horse was killed in an accident on a road in Clonmel on Wednesday morning, near the Centra on the Dungarvan Road. The horse was pulling a sulky, and it’s understood the driver of a car which sustained damage had to be treated at the scene by paramedics with the emergency services. The nearby Old Bridge road was closed for a time following the incident.

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He was working at Cork Builders Providers on Togher Road in Cork in July and August 2024 when he carried out thefts totalling over €3,500. He repaid this in full, solicitor Killian McCarthy said on behalf of Kevin Kavanagh at Cork District Court. Outline of offenceSergeant John Kelleher said previously: “During the course of his work he created false cash sale refund dockets for various amounts of money. "He selected genuine cash sale dockets in the system and this enabled him to make the false cash sale refund dockets. Knowing that company policy required that any cash sale refund over €500 had to get approval, he kept the false documents underneath the set threshold.

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Max Verstappen threw out a British journalist from his press conference in a fiery exchange ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The four-time world champion told the reporter, Giles Richards from the Guardian, to ‘get out’ of the Red Bull hospitality area three times. At the time Verstappen snapped back: ‘You forget about all the other stuff that happened in my season. Journalist: ‘You’re really that upset about it?’Verstappen: ‘Get out.’The journalist left the suite after the 30-second exchange, rolling his eyes as he went. Verstappen proceeded to answer questions from the remainder of the press contingent for the next 10 minutes.

A former Bayern Munich sporting director believes Pep Guardiola will step down from Manchester City this summer, after suggesting 'something is wrong' after observing the Spaniard. Matthias Sammer, who worked with Guardiola during his three seasons at Bayern Munich, has suggested the Spaniard should step down this summer to recover his energy. Sammer claimed that while the Carabao Cup triumph suggested 'everything is supposedly okay again' at Man City, he believes Guardiola's facial expressions have shown that something is wrong. Sammer advised Guardiola to step down as Man City boss to recover his energy and strength'I would advise him to take a deep breath.' While doubts remain over Guardiola's future, the Man City boss suggested his side would be 'better' next season in his post-match comments following the Carabao Cup triumph.

More than a third of those aged over 65 report high levels of life satisfactionThe Central Statistics Office has released findings from its 2025 Well-being Survey, to which more than a quarter of people reported having high levels of life satisfaction. ​For those aged over 65, these figures were even higher, with more than a third of respondents (36.5%) reporting a high overall life satisfaction. ​In comparison, 22.1% of respondents aged 25 to 49 reported high life satisfaction. “Overall life satisfaction and satisfaction with the financial situation of their household questions were asked using a scale from 0 (Not at all satisfied) to 10 (Completely satisfied). In this release, the responses for the satisfaction level indicators are also grouped as low (0-5), medium (6-8), and high (9-10).”​

Two major court rulings against big social media firms in as many days could be a ”turning point in the fight for the safety of children online”, an Irish charity has said. Jurors found the tech companies to be both negligent and having failed to provide adequate warnings about the potential dangers of their products. The jury awarded the plaintiff in the case damages of $6m (€5.2m), with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder. This lawsuit, over social media’s alleged harm to young people, was the first of its kind to go to trial. The back-to-back verdicts are the first ever to find Meta liable for how its products affect young people.

Viewers of the BBC's docu-series looking behind-the-scenes of the UK's ambulance service were left shocked by scenes that saw a fragile woman, 94, left on the floor. Ambulance follows the work of the service around the UK, looking at the problems and pressures faced by the British ambulance service daily. After nearly two hours, police de-escalated the incident without injuries, leaving the ambulance staff to attend to the dozens of patients who had been waiting. It comes after Ambulance viewers were left furious as they hit out at the 'utterly ridiculous' strain on paramedics highlighted in the BBC show. The episode, which aired on Wednesday (March 11), followed members of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service amid tense situations.

Pictured at the launch of Gaisce's - the President's Award new Strategic Plan are, right, Caitlin Curley (from Banagher) and fellow youth ambassador Caoilfhinn Young from Palmerstown, Dublin. Photo: Tony Maxwell, Maxwell Photography. Offaly youths represent the county at President's Award launchTwo Offaly teenagers represented the county as Gaisce Youth Ambassadors at the recent launch of a new Strategic Plan (2026 to 2030) for the Gaisce – President's Award. Photo: Tony Maxwell, Maxwell Photography. For each award, participants must undertake challenging activities including personal skill, community involvement, physical recreation, and an adventure journey, with each award level requiring a greater level of time and commitment.

Faithful county pool players ready for All-Ireland challengeEight talented teenagers from Offaly are gearing themselves to represent the county at this weekend's All-Ireland Junior Championships in Rosslare, Wexford. Conor Cahill, Ethan Henchy, Fiachra Tooher and Jack Fay will represent the Offaly Pool Association in the U15s competition, while Billy Dunne, Adam Wynne, Liam Dunne and Sean O'Reilly take up the challenge on behalf of the county U18 team. The teams are managed by Chris Bradley and Sean Wynne respectively. The competitions begin in Wexford and Friday, March 27 and are due to run until Sunday, March 29.