Win it and we make the World Cup. I turned 10 the day after Ireland’s men’s last game in the World Cup in 2002. Republic of Ireland supporters Simon Dalton, left, from Dublin, and Tom Kinsella, from Cork, at Václav Havel Airport, Prague, ahead of Thursday's Fifa World Cup 2026 play-off semi-final between Czechia and the Republic of Ireland. Ireland at the World Cup. We’ve looked on in envy at the clips from the past, hoping we’ll get the chance to experience it ourselves.

Tipperary defender Mikey Breen has declined to engage with Patrick Horgan’s comment on RTÉ’s League Sunday programme that Cork were “caught” in last year’s All-Ireland final. Breen did, however, give his impression of how Tipp and Cork were differently perceived going into last July’s final. “There is no denying they were the spoken team of last year, how they went about their business right throughout the year, through the League and Munster championship. They probably had expectations themselves to really, really perform,” said the Tipp corner-back. “So yeah, I've no real comment on the word 'caught', but that is the way we saw it.

Why 'dangerous' Stoke-on-Trent building partially demolished in dead of nightRoad closures were in place and nearby residents placed in temporary accommodationView Image The Furlong Lane buildingOvernight, a Middleport building was partially demolished due to “imminent danger of collapse”. The work was ordered following an emergency inspection of the Furlong Lane building, which resulted in road closures. ‌The road along Furlong Lane and Supreme Street were closed late Tuesday night and remained closed throughWednesday. A large amount of debris is still scattered on the pavement in the cordoned off section on Furlong Lane. ‌Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Jane Ashworth said on Tuesday night: "136 Furlong Lane will be partly demolished.

This year started with an expectation that interest rates would stay steady, or perhaps even edge lower. Financial markets are “pricing in”, or anticipating, two to three quarter-point ECB interest rate hikes this year. This would give an upward boost to inflation and the ECB might increase interest rates as a result. Some locked into fixed rates during the 2022 rise in interest rates. As we have seen, it is not clear what extent of interest rate increases we will see, but there may well be some.

Experts have revealed why an entire pack of wolves was euthanised at an animal park in Canterbury – and not just one or two unruly animals. Wildwood Trust was forced to make the 'absolute last resort' decision due to 'severe aggression' between the pack. The charity claims long–term separation was not a viable solution, as wolves' welfare is closely tied to living within a stable pack structure, and isolation can create further welfare concerns. 'Wolves are highly social animals that live within complex family structures, and when those dynamics break down, conflict and rejection can increase,' he said. 'This decision was an absolute last resort, with the animals' welfare as our priority.

The Government has accused construction firm Bam of seeking to “blur the timelines” for completion of the National Children’s Hospital, as a further delay was confirmed. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill criticised Bam as a revised completion date is now not expected for another three weeks. The delay was confirmed by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Baord (NPHDB), saying it had been informed of the delay by Bam on Tuesday. These claims are not reflected on the ground, work completion rates, nor in any verifiable information provided to the minister." “Responsibility for delivering this project sits squarely with Bam Ireland and the State will not reduce the pressure or dilute that accountability."

Welsh murderer stabbed boyfriend before buying sweets and vodka for the trip homeAurin Makepeace from Prestatyn stabbed Steven Rothwell and left him to die without calling an ambulanceView 2 Images Aurin Makepeace, 43, of Tan Y Don, Prestatyn, will be sentenced in Chester (Image: Cheshire Police)A Welsh murderer stabbed her former partner in Cheshire before buying sweets and vodka for the trip back home to Wales. ‌On August 15, 2025, Makepeace had travelled from her home in Prestatyn to stay with Steven at his flat for a few days. ‌During the day on August 19, 2025, Makepeace made a number of calls to different friends making disclosures that she had stabbed Steven and to one person sent a voice note saying ‘I’ve murdered my boyfriend’. Makepeace stated to the operator that she needed help and that Steven had attacked her and in self defence she had stabbed him. Makepeace claimed she was too upset and scared to call an ambulance and when she left, Steven was still alive.

UK travellers warned by UKHSA to protect themselves against infection on holidayThe official warning is for travellers heading off on holiday over Easter and in the SummerView Image The UKHSA advises people get vaccinated if they are travelling to affected countries (Image: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive)In an official warning, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised travellers to take extra precautions against mosquito-borne infections during the upcoming Easter holiday. Travel-associated cases of viral infection, chikungunya, in England are at their highest point in more than a decade, prompting the additional warning. ‌The latest Infections Report published today, shows that chikungunya cases were up 43% compared to 2024 when 112 cases were reported. While most people recover fully within 1 to 2 weeks, the joint pain can persist for months or even years. Before you travel, check the Travel Health Pro website for the latest advice on your destination.

Video: Moment Iranian enforcers 'open fire on apartment buildings to stop chorus anti-Khamenei chants while pro-regime march passes by'Iranian security forces opened fire on apartment buildings in Tehran after residents were heard chanting anti-regime slogans. Footage shared by the citizen journalism news site Iran Wire claims to show residents of the capital's Chitgar neighbourhood chanting 'down with the IRGC' - referring to Iran's secuirty forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Price cuts will be welcomed by shoppers. And the move was quickly followed by cuts in the price of own-brand milk and butter by Tesco Ireland, sparking hopes of a price war for household staples. The Lidl dairy milk and butter price cuts are coming as grocery prices are set to soar by up to 10pc due to the war in the Middle East. Mr O’Reilly, a senior lecturer in retail management at TU Dublin, said higher oil prices feed into higher grocery prices with a lag of a few months. He said if crude oil prices stay above $100 that will feed into higher grocery prices.

But are local authorities only helping the culprits by putting up notices that cameras have been placed in well-known dumping blackspots? Meanwhile, the annual National Spring Clean will take place throughout April, with communities, schools and local organisations being invited to take part. The annual National Spring Clean takes place throughout April, with communities, schools and local organisations being invited to take part. What’s more, unauthorised dumping is accelerating as a fundamental cause of litter pollution. Tobacco waste, with a mixture of cigarette butts, matches, wrappers, matchboxes and lighters, accounted for almost half of all litter pollution.

Tidy hair, make-up, nails and clothing are necessary in the modern workplace but this expectation has hidden costs, both financial and time-wise for women. Facial hair afficionados may need more grooming time and product if they sport a shorter more manicured style. Our carefully curated clothing and footwear needs to look good, fit well and send a message that we belong. Curly and thick-haired women need to plan well ahead and wash their hair the night before. People who look good get more positive evaluations, says Kirrane, so it’s always worth trying to look the best you can with the resources you have.

Paris Saint-Germain have won their fight to postpone the Ligue 1 fixture that falls in between their Champions League quarter-final games vs Liverpool. The first leg of the quarter-final between Liverpool and PSG will take place at the Parc des Princes on April 8. The extra rest will no doubt give PSG a boost and a slight advantage over Liverpool. The success of French clubs in Europe also generates direct benefits for all professional clubs, not just the teams involved in these competitions. “The fact is, PSG made the choice of the Champions League, like Canal+, their broadcaster," he said.

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The Wootton Bassett colt has not been seen since beating subsequent Group One winner Power Blue in the Marble Hill Stakes last May. Another very interesting runner from Ballydoyle on the card is George Stubbs in the Final Furlong Podcast At 1xBet.ie Maiden. At the same open day O’Brien said: “We always thought the world of George Stubbs which is why we gave him the name. But every time we gave him one last piece of work before running he disappointed. He’s called George Stubbs because everything about him is beautiful.”