A man has been given a sentencing date over actions linked to the death of Wicklow father-of-seven William Moorehouse, who was found dead in a playground in Bray in January last year. Additionally several of his co-accused have been sent forward for trial at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court. Mr Kiggins is to be sentenced in respect of the production of an article capable of inflicting serious injury and one count of violent disorder. In separate proceedings in Dublin, Patrick Fitzpatrick (32), of Heather Hall, Kilruddery Glen, Bray, Co. Wicklow, is charged with violent disorder, production of an article, and the murder of William Moorehouse. He is expected to stand trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin in the summer of 2026.

January 19, 2026 20:59 UTC

‌Injuries delayed his Real Madrid debut, but he quickly made up for the setback, finishing the 2023/24 season with six goals in 10 La Liga appearances. However, it was under Xabi Alonso's short-lived tenure in Madrid that Guler established himself as a regular starter. ‌From Real Madrid's standpoint, ESPN reports that the Spanish giants chose not to pursue Arsenal summer recruit Martin Zubimendi because of their confidence in Guler's progression as a central midfielder. He recorded his most recent assist of the season after coming on at half-time in Real Madrid's 2-0 victory against Levante at the weekend. After Alonso's dismissal, Guler posted on Instagram: "Mr. Xabi Alonso, Thank you for believing and trusting in me from the first day.

January 19, 2026 20:56 UTC

Morocco star Brahim Diaz has broken his silence after his seismic penalty miss in part contributed to the national team's 50-year AFCON trophy drought continuing, with the Atlas Lions losing 1-0 to Senegal on Sunday evening. Incensed by the decision of Jean-Jacques Ndala and his refereeing team, Senegal manager Pape Thiaw ordered his players leave the pitch in protest. Diaz looked desolate after squandering his chance, and in his first public statement since missing the penalty, admitted that it would be 'hard to recover' from doing so. 'My soul hurts,' he wrote in a social media post directed at Moroccan fans. When play resumed for extra time, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saw his goal targeted by missiles from Senegal fans.

January 19, 2026 20:46 UTC

Johnny Kenny speaks after scoring in @CelticFC's 2-0 win tonight 🍀"It's been a tough few weeks in front of goal... "It can be frustrating but that's the life of a striker," he admitted. It's been a tough few weeks personally in front of goal, but every striker misses chances. I'm delighted to put things right tonight, and hopefully I can get back on a run. Celtic travel to Italy this week to face Bologna, before returning to Scotland to face current league leaders Hearts at Tynecastle in the Scottish Premiership.

January 19, 2026 20:44 UTC

The findings revealed the most positive influences came from strong community figures who supported and guided participants toward relevant opportunities. But in the heart of these estates, communities long defined by structural disadvantage and stigma, a quieter, more personal force was often at work: the local clergy. Across the study, a distinct narrative emerged: clergy members provided support far beyond the pulpit. One participant recalls a pivotal moment when a member of the clergy helped her access a school outside her immediate neighbourhood. For many, the clergy provided the "social glue" that held childhoods together.

January 19, 2026 20:30 UTC





The Reds have sat fourth in the Premier League table for five straight weeks but their place in the top four is less than secure. However, according to TEAMtalk, the Reds are set to walk away from a potential deal to sign the 24-year-old with Wolves said to have put a £40million price tag on the midfielder. ‌Manager's transfer regretHighly-rated Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to become a Liverpool player after the Premier League club beat Inter Milan in the race to secure the Austrian teenager's signature. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.

January 19, 2026 20:24 UTC

She said she was "aware of the widespread public speculation that Judge Kemp has improperly used generative AI in the writing of this judgment". Ms Muir added: “Having made enquiries, I am satisfied that Judge Kemp did not use generative AI in drafting the judgment. Judge Kemp said they were to fix additional “clerical mistake(s), error(s) or omission(s)” in the ruling. Several amendments correct inaccurate quotations from cases cited by the judge, including replacing the word “man” with “claimant” to reflect the original wording. The original Peggie judgment omitted the word “trans” from a quotation.

January 19, 2026 20:14 UTC

“I’m not saying the Cotswold Chase is not a good race, it is, but with a small field he just might have an easier time of it. He is set to be taken on this weekend by last year’s Cotswold Chase hero L’Homme Presse, who will be diverted to Prestbury Park after a planned appearance in the Classic Chase at Warwick was scuppered by the weather. Gordon Elliott’s Stellar Story and the Jimmy Mangan-trained Spillane’s Tower could join Flooring Porter on the trip from Ireland. The Cleeve Hurdle has attracted 10 entries, with the standard set by Nicky Henderson’s Long Distance and Long Walk Hurdle winner Impose Toi. “We didn’t think he handled Ascot last year and he did this year when second in the Long Walk and he’s had his wind-op and got his cheek pieces, so we’ll have one more roll of the dice.

January 19, 2026 20:10 UTC

A chef has been awarded €3,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission after she was dismissed via WhatsApp from the cafe where she worked. In making the decision, it was ruled the cafe owner who sacked her had “jumped the gun”. Later that same day, she received a message from the employer by way of WhatsApp dismissing her with immediate effect and stating she could not work without a valid visa. The WRC said in its ruling: “The worker was dismissed by WhatsApp message without any meeting nor any fact-finding process. The decision taken on the same day as the employer’s WhatsApp message to contact Revenue amounted, for all intents and purposes, to a summary dismissal, conducted with no regard for fair procedures.

January 19, 2026 20:03 UTC

A second woman has made an allegation of sexual misconduct about a boxing coach in Munster who was stood down earlier this year, the Irish Examiner can reveal. It is understood the alleged incident did not take place in the boxing club which the man has been involved with for years. Gardaí said they are continuing to investigate an alleged incident reported to them. Boxing officials have now confirmed a second complaint by a different woman has been made to gardaí about the same coach involving alleged sexual misconduct. It is understood the boxing coach has denied the allegations and remains stood down.

January 19, 2026 20:03 UTC

Irish rugby has a job on its hands to mend fences with referees from England. Last Saturday was the latest chapter in the ongoing saga, one that is doing no good for the Irish teams given the power dynamic of the relationship. This is not to suggest that there is any bias on the part of the RFU officials who are some of the best referees in the game but get plenty of grief online from Irish fans. However, there has been a succession of incidents that portray a loss of patience with the conduct of Irish players in recent years.

January 19, 2026 20:00 UTC

“No ⁠comment,” Trump told ⁠the network ‍in a brief telephone interview when asked if he ‌would use ‌force to seize ‌Greenland. On Wednesday, Mr Trump is due to travel to Switzerland where he will address the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. He said that he understood why Mr Trump’s tariff threats had been “badly received across all of the UK”. He said Mr Trump’s use of tariffs as a political threat on Saturday is “totally unacceptable”. Ms McEntee reiterated that “what happens to Greenland is for the people of Greenland and for the people of Denmark”.

January 19, 2026 19:57 UTC

People attempt to cross the ruins of a destroyed bridge along the banks of the Euphrates River in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa on Monday. Despite the fact that Syria’s civil war has dragged on for 15 years, much has changed in the span of just over a week. It now appears Al-Sharaa has managed to pull off another stunning advance over the last 11 days with a deal which also secures the SDF’s disarmament and integration into the state. The shadow of a war between Syria’s new government and the SDF has hung heavy over the country for the last year. The deal stipulates the SDF’s withdrawal from the Arab-majority provinces under its control, as well as its integration into the institutions of the Syrian state.

January 19, 2026 19:52 UTC

Carol Vorderman has discussed the stigma around racy dressing in midlife and proudly admitted she loves being called a MILF, having reclaimed the word. The former Countdown star, 65, has collaborated with department store JD Williams to look at attitudes into ageing and the label MILF. The word MILF first entered mainstream culture in the early 2000s via the film American Pie. Today the word MILF should stand for midlife is living fearlessly.' Carol has partnered with JD Williams on their MILF campaign.

January 19, 2026 19:46 UTC

With no permanent managerial appointment until the summer, though, there may be a reluctance to spend too much. ‌As we enter the final fortnight of the window, there's a lot for Carrick and the United higher-ups to think about. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ** Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page**OPINION Jeremy Cross Kobbie Mainoo's answer to Michael Carrick proves Man Utd were right on Ruben Amorim‌Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's message to Michael Carrick about Amad that Man Utd boss agrees with READ MORE :Barca transfer plan emergesManchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is set to lose one of his most experienced Barcelona team-mates. "But... [Barcelona] can see that he's doing really well and apparently they want to see if they can negotiate with Manchester United."

January 19, 2026 19:39 UTC