Tenants in Cúirt Éigis will have to vacate their homes in the autumn. Photo: Joseph MurrayA Galway mother facing homelessness is one of many tenants feeling helpless after eviction notices were served to 14 families living in a city apartment complex earlier this month. In total, 36 residents of the Cúirt Éigis apartment complex in Ballybane were served with eviction notices on March 11 that will come into effect in the autumn.

The Government says its €250 million package should help businesses and households with fuel bills over the next couple of months. Jet fuel prices have soared 50 per cent since the US and Israel struck Iran four weeks ago, Irishman Willie Walsh, who represents the industry told an Oireachtas committee. Changes to how consumers and businesses can challenge a Revenue tax assessment will have a chilling effect on such appeals, the Irish Tax Institute says, effectively punishing a taxpayer in the court of public opinion for daring to contest a tax assessment. Meanwhile, Cantillon throws a spotlight on the antics of one travel insurer after a couple’s flight was cancelled. An examiner has been appointed to long-standing Cork retailer, Cummins Sports, which primarily supplies GAA gear and equipment.

This tactic was obvious during the recent Wuthering Heights press tour when the main leads Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi raised eyebrows with their closeness after cosy photo ops and gushing comments about one another in interviews. 'I got the biggest ick from the way Jacob and Margot behaved during WH press. In contrast Margot and Jacob's seemingly never-ending Wuthering Heights press tour earlier this year was full of eyebrow raising moments. Several commenters accused the pair of copying the now-infamous press tour playbook used by Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell during the promotion of Anyone But You. The couple confirmed their engagement in September 2025 when Tom referred to Zendaya as his 'fiancée' during a panel event.

The team at Elizabeth Switzer Optometrist helped to deliver more than 140 free eye exams for children at the Edenderry practice. Campaign by Offaly opticians delivers almost 300 free eye exams for childrenTeams of optometrists in Edenderry and Tullamore delivered almost 200 hours of free eye examinations to children in a bid to reduce a two-year waiting list to be seen through the HSE. The teams described the uptake as “massive” as families snapped up the opportunity for a free eye examination. Aidan Walsh Opticians practice director Johnpaul Odigbo explained how historically, children in the area have faced huge backlogs when it comes to HSE eye exams. For many eye conditions, early treatment can make a huge difference in protecting vision.”Aidan Walsh Opticians’ practice director Johnpaul Odigbo helped to deliver more than 140 free eye exams for children at the Tullamore practice.

Mohamed Salah can complete Liverpool reunion as Reds told to spend £200mMohamed Salah will depart Liverpool in the summer as attention turns to his next destinationView 3 Images Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool in the summer (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Mohamed Salah could be reunited with several former Liverpool team-mates should he make the switch to the Saudi Pro League. ‌Throughout his spell with Liverpool, the winger has frequently been linked with interest from the Saudi Pro League. A staggering £150m offer from Al-Ittihad for Salah was reportedly turned down in 2023, while Al-Hilal have also been mentioned as a potential suitor. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageHe was crucial to the Reds' Champions League victory in 2019 and their 2019/2020 Premier League title. Liverpool is a club I love but the things that happened at the time steered my life towards Arabia.

The International Olympic Committee has decided to ban transgender athletes from female events at future games, it has emerged. The ban will restrict transgender women athletes from competing in any female event, both individual and team, at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event moving forward. It is unclear how many transgender women are competing at an Olympic level. At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat. So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category.

Video: Josh Duhamel admits he felt he was in Fergie's 'shadow' during marriage to 'massive star'Josh Duhamel has candidly discussed his feelings about his ex-wife Fergie having been a bigger star than he was during their marriage. He reflected on the sensation of being in the 'shadow' of his first wife's massive global superstardom, on The Megyn Kelly Show.

Sir, – The Irish Times has recently carried a number of articles highlighting the stark reality that ordinary Irish households simply cannot afford the cost of retrofitting their homes. Regrettably, this comes as no surprise to those of us who had these concerns when retrofitting started. In 2021, I wrote to the then minister for the environment, Eamon Ryan, expressing serious concern that the retrofitting programme, as designed, would fail the very people it purported to help. Ryan replies by pointing to warmer homes, health benefits and long-term savings. If retrofitting is to be defended, it should be defended on the same terms on which it is being criticised.

However, in Paris as elsewhere, change always creates conflict, and perfect peace between road users in town or country seems an almost impossible goal at times. Sir, – The fact that so many cyclists are not lit up properly on our roads is a disgrace. Even worse is the number of delivery cyclists who do not have proper lights on their bikes. We need to have a campaign to ensure all cyclists have proper lighting. For very little money we could improve safety and prevent accidents on our roads.

Video: Sofia Richie gives birth to baby boy as she welcomes second childSofia Richie, 27, welcomed her second child with husband Elliot Grainge, 32. Richie revealed her son, Henry Cecil Grainge, was born on March 18, 2026.

The World Cup. They began arriving at the start of this week, but the flow of green football shirts into the city has picked up as the kickoff in the World Cup qualifier gets closer. “No ticket, but if there’s any tickets going, sort out The Parrot, will ye?,” he says. Ireland fans in Prague for the World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic. Photograph: INPHOThe pair were among the lucky few who secured some of the meagre 1,024 tickets Ireland were allocated for the Thursday evening playoff against the Czech Republic in the 19,730-capacity Fortuna Arena.

Ben Shephard has marked his 22nd anniversary with wife Annie by sharing a rare photo of 'the best thing to ever happen to me'. Ben and Annie married in 2004 in Salcombe, Devon after meeting as students at the University of Birmingham. Ben recently opened up about the secret behind his marriage and life with Annie, with whom he shares sons Sam, 21, and Jack, 19. Ben and Annie are preparing for the next stage of their marriage, become empty nesters. Ben and Annie are preparing for the next stage of their marriage, become empty nesters.

Tallaght Stadium: It is understood that Shamrock Rovers reported the alleged pitch watering to the council after reviewing CCTV. Photograph: Inpho/Tom O’HanlonSouth Dublin County Council (SDCC) has been brought to the Labour Court over complaints from staff about private contractors being brought in to maintain Tallaght Stadium during an investigation into council staff being suspended for allegedly overwatering the pitch. This led to Shamrock Rovers’ first home game of the season against Dundalk on February 6th being postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The case has since been referred for adjudication to the Labour Court, with Siptu representing the SDCC staff. Shamrock Rovers declined to say whether it was carrying out its own investigation.

Take the recent rumours that Amazon is considering another attempt at the smartphone market. But it does raise a good point: do we really need another Amazon phone? The smartphone market is a very different place these days when it comes to breaking through, and consumers are more aware than ever of their privacy. The tech world is littered with products that failed first time around only to inspire a better second run. The tech giant’s smart glasses creeped people out so much that the wearers earned themselves the nickname “Glassholes”.

Headline inflation in the Irish economy could double to 4.2 per cent in the coming months if there is a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the Central Bank has warned. In its latest quarterly bulletin, the regulator said the current spike in oil and gas prices would lead to lower growth and higher inflation and that lower-income households would be “disproportionately” impacted. The bank’s central projection, based on where oil and gas prices were on March 11th, sees inflation averaging 2.9 per cent this year. “Higher energy costs have already been reflected to varying degrees across the price of different fuel types, and these are likely to have both direct and indirect effects on inflation facing businesses and households,” the Central Bank said. On the outlook for housing, the Central Bank sees completions rising to a post-Celtic Tiger record of 40,000 this year and to 43,000 and 46,000 in 2027 and 2028.