'As for the Peltz family, well they wouldn't want a rogue Beckham brand flying around that they didn't have control of. 'As opposed to the future-proofing which is what Victoria Beckham has done with her children. In an impassioned statement, Brooklyn wrote: 'I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private. While Brooklyn posted his statement, Nicola paid tribute to Valentino ​Garavani following his death in Rome on Monday aged 93. In his statement Brooklyn went on to address why they were not present at his father's 50th birthday party in May last year.

There will be significant changes made to the Arts Council in the wake of its failed €6.7m IT project, ministers will hear on Tuesday. Arts minister Patrick O’Donovan will update Government on the independent review into the Arts Council, with the report outlining 149 recommendations and including legislative proposals to improve the body. The report by Niamh Brennan says there are several key factors which lead to the failed Arts Council IT project. It describes the risk culture within the Arts Council as being “immature”, while also raising concerns about limited board oversight. Mr Chambers will tell ministers about the work of the clearing house, which focuses on utilities and transport projects.

Regional Hospital Mullingar issue statement on lengthy delays in admissionsThe difficulties posed by winter viruses, including flu and Covid-19, continue to cause difficulty in healthcare settings as Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar is again warning about lengthy delays in admissions. Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time. “If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-gp-out-of-hours/”The statement continued: “Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Please visit https://www2.hse.ie/services/hospitals/regional-hospital-mullingar/ for further information.”The statement concluded by saying: “Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding.”

A surfer has been bitten by a shark in the fourth attack to rock Australia's most populous state in just three days. The shark attacked the man's surfboard at Point Plomer, around 290 miles (460 kilometres) north of Sydney, shortly after 9am on Tuesday, officials said. It is understood the shark bit through the man's wetsuit and tore a chunk from his board. A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark Tuesday in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia's most populous state in three days. Dee Why Beach is close to the beach where a 57-year-old surfer was killed by a suspected white shark last September.

A legendary Emmerdale character has returned to the village - six years after being 'killed off' the soap. Graham Foster - played by Andrew Scarborough - was back in Emmerdale itself during Monday's (January 19) episode. Six years ago, Graham was seemingly killed by Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), the rapist ex-husband of his girlfriend Rhona (Zoe Henry). 'None other than Graham Foster will make a sensational comeback. In Tuesday's (January 20) episode, Graham revealed the circumstances around his 'death' to Rhona .

Illustration: Paul ScottWhy is Ireland so badly governed? Or at least it would be if they actually believed that it was going to have an effect. These are, in chronological order, the names of the part of central government that is supposed to support local democracy. It noted that “in many respects the position of local government is weaker in Ireland than in most other European countries. Make it illegal for elected representatives to urge public bodies to behave improperly by favouring their constituents over other citizens.

‘Hello from hell, we are still alive’ – Iranians in Ireland wait in fear as blackout cuts off familiesAfter shopkeepers protested the nation’s failing currency at the end of last year, Iran saw people gather for the country’s largest demonstrations on January 8 and 9. A crackdown that followed has led to the death toll crossing 2,500. For Iranians living around the world, it meant a familiar dread for their family’s wellbeing has returned.

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‌The Brazilian gem, who also holds a Croatian passport, has just completed a transfer from Dinamo Zagreb to NK Kustosija. ‌Sources close to the teenager believe he is widely regarded as among the best 2009-born talents in all of world football. Barcelona sporting director Deco is a huge admirer of the player and has a great working professional relationship with Belinho's agents. Both Arsenal and Manchester United have put extra emphasis into signing young talent for the future in recent years. Manchester United have also clinched the signing of Colombian midfield talent Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza.

All other CAO courses can be added or removed from your application list up to the final change-of-mind deadline on July 1st. For further education (FE) programmes, you must indicate which PLC courses you are applying for on your initial application to each college. Between February 5th and March 1st, any CAO applicant may change a course choice for a fee of €10. Many of these countries have invested in their third-level infrastructure for centuries and have sufficient places to accommodate most aspiring applicants. In recent decades, due to lower birth rates, fewer young people are seeking third-level places, so places are more readily available.

“I’m really thankful that Ireland, the country, saved our lives,” says Zahra Haidari. When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Haidari (32) knew she had to get out of Afghanistan quickly. He always supports me with everything.”When US forces pulled out of Afghanistan, Haidari and her family went to a safe house in another part of the country. The couple were loaned a house in Dublin by an Irish judge. Haidari believes hospitality is something Irish and Afghan people share; she has been welcomed into many Irish homes.

By Bairbre Holmes, Press AssociationThe Taoiseach should take up an invitation to visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day if one is extended, the Minister for Social Protection has said. Dara Calleary was asked by reporters if the turmoil caused by US president Donald Trump over Greenland should cause Micheál Martin to reconsider the traditional annual trip. He responded, “very few countries get the opportunity” of “access to the president of the United States of America on an annual basis for a number of hours”. Mr Calleary said: “At whatever point those issues will be, in the middle of March, it’ll be a chance for a face to face discussion for dialogue, which is always important at any time, particularly in times of pressure.”He added it is “really important” dialogue and communication is “kept open”. He said he hopes the Taoiseach would take up the opportunity “if the invitation arrives”.

The competition authority has launched an investigation into anti-competitive behaviour in the small electric appliances sector over issues relating to potential price controls on resold items. The investigation relates to a suspected re-sale price maintenance (RPM) arrangement between a manufacturer, a distributor, and multiple retailers operating in Ireland. The agreement may specify a fixed or minimum re-sale price or a specified minimum margin, decided by the supplier. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) conducted an unannounced inspection at the premises of an Irish-based distributor in June 2025 as part of this investigation. Independent adjudication officers of the CCPC may impose financial sanctions on a business which has been found to have breached competition law.

My question is in regard to an owners’ management company (OMC). The retention of this security patrol has become contentious as the contract now costs €70,000 annually and has made the OMC annual service charge very expensive. If they decide to discontinue it, they can remove it from the annual service charge budget. The relatively low threshold for approving the annual service charge budget exists for a good reason. There is always a risk that members may vote only for the lowest possible service charge, leading to a funding shortfall that hampers proper management.

Gardaí are struggling to catch gang members launching fireworks and other missiles at passing cars and engaging in anti-social behaviour in Cork’s largest county town’s park because the area lacks public lighting, where youths congregate in large numbers. “It is essential that we install public lighting in the park. I have been speaking with An Garda Siochana following the spate of anti-social behaviour incidents we had in October. They informed me that having lighting in the park would discourage anti-social behaviour, and indeed make their job easier in patrolling the park at night,” Mr White said. Municipal chairman and Independent councillor Ben Dalton-O’Sullivan said if gardaí believe lighting the park would help curb anti-social behaviour, the council should support them.