Senan Molony: Ireland faces major tourism hit as Trump’s war means Americans won’t travel abroadMuch-heralded Vat reduction for hospitality sector will mean very little if US visitors don’t turn upDonald Trump may have praised his Doonbeg golf course as one of the best, but it may suffer as a resut of his war in Iran. Photo: PASenan Molony Today at 06:30Trump’s war is affecting this country and this domestic economy, as many Irish people are already cruelly experiencing through higher fuel prices.

‘One Saturday, we had a funeral, a wedding, a first communion and then mass. It was too much’: Ireland’s priests are feeling the pressureAs the number of priests dwindles and their workload soars, Ireland’s ageing clergy have a heavy cross to bear. Two priests open up about their day-to-day lives and the mental health struggles faced by clerics as they head into a busy Easter scheduleBearing the CrossSarah Mac Donald Today at 06:30‘When my mother died, I had to ring around to try and find a priest to cover for me. I know priests who went back to work the weekend after the death of their mother or father because there was no one to cover for them,” Fr Tim Hazelwood says.

Hidden costs and travel alerts – how your holiday plans could be affected this summerWith airline fuel costs in flux and numerous wars raging across the globe, organising a break just got more complicatedThere are a number of factors that will need to be considered when booking your summer holiday this year. Photo: GettySinéad Ryan Today at 06:30Easter weekend is traditionally the start of the summer season, in travel terms if not in weather terms.

Our family trip to India – an amazing holiday, but this country of extremes is not for everyoneAlex Meehan shares his family’s experience, pros and cons, of a bucket list trip to IndiaHuts and coconut trees on Agonda Beach in Goa, IndiaAlex Meehan Today at 06:30The idea of a family trip to India had been brewing in our house for a few years before we finally went, but naturally there were some concerns.

Dorothy Wall relishing return for Women’s Six Nations after six months sidelined with Achilles injuryOn the eve of Ireland’s Women’s Rugby World Cup pool game with New Zealand last September, Dorothy Wall found herself in the exact same hotel she stayed in the night before she made her international debut five years previously. The cruel twist to this full-circle moment was that she was in Dublin and Ireland’s match with the Black Ferns was hundreds of miles away in Brighton.

Mohamed Salah had issues with two Liverpool team-mates including star bought by Arne SlotMohamed Salah has spoken on two of his Liverpool team-mates in the past, for different reasonsView 3 Images Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool in the summer (Image: Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Outgoing Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has not been afraid to really tell it like it is when it comes to his team-mates over the years. In fact, the Reds hero has openly discussed sharing the pitch with ex-Reds winger Sadio Mane and new signing, Hugo Ekitike, for very different reasons. While the Premier League and Champions League-winning trio were a huge hit on the pitch, there were often questions over the relationship between Salah and Senegal star Mane. Salah acknowledged he was yet to figure out his new team-mates, with him playing alongside Arne Slot's new attacking signings Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. ‌View 3 Images Hugo Ekitike and Mo Salah have developed an on-pitch relationship this season (Image: AFP/Getty Images)“So far, I didn't figure the connections out yet,” said Salah.

Denver Summit FC players watch pregame festivities at "The Kickoff" at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium. Photo Credit: John BabiakDenver, Colo.- Burgundy Wave looks back at the Denver Summit “The Kickoff” at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium. Denver Summit FC captain Janine Sonis leads the teams out of the tunnel at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in the 2026 home opener. 😭🫶 pic.twitter.com/FZYO9xX0w8 — Denver Summit FC (@denversummitfc) March 28, 2026The Denver Summit FC starting lineup walkout at the first home game in club history. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinThe largest crowd in NWSL history: pic.twitter.com/ZYRC6jVBzP — Burgundy Wave (@Burgundywave) March 28, 2026Thank you for reading Burgundy Wave.

Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford told 'we have other options' as Englishman decides on transferManchester United still have some time before they're back in action with the international break over and FA Cup games approachingView 3 Images Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford could be in line for increased minutes at Barcelona (Image: Getty)Manchester United will enjoy an extended hiatus as the international break comes to an end. ‌Players will filter back after representing their countries over the break, during which Marcus Rashford returned to England as part of Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageRio Ferdinand names one transfer Man Utd must make as four priorities laid out READ MORE :Marcus Rashford gets manager's warningRashford joined Barcelona on an initial loan deal last summer and he has thrived under head coach Flick. Morgan Rogers makes transfer decisionOne of Rashford's international team-mates, Morgan Rogers, could be on the move this summer.

Troopers from the Perryville station found the animal by itself, officials said. The bear cub was rescued from a ditch alongside a busy road (New Jersey State Police via AP)The bear was soon safely secured and taken to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staff at the state’s Environmental Protection Department, who were caring for the animal. It is not clear how the cub ended up in the ditch or how long it had been there before it was spotted.

This might be a couple of thousand miles less than usual, but it's still no quick trip down the road. It comes as reports previously claimed that Harry is keen to score an invite to Sandringham this summer during his weeklong trip. ‌View 3 Images Prince Harry with King Charles (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)It's been six years since Prince Harry was unceremoniously stripped of his police security - and the matter still is not entirely settled. But commentators have already been quick to suggest that the Sussex family should receive no such invitation from the King. Charles, Harry revealed last year during a sit down with the BBC, wasn't speaking with him over the legal challenges Harry had brought to get his police security reinstated.

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night – families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisisOfficials from the Department of Energy are meeting daily as Iran war drives up price of fuelPublic awareness campaign to urge ‘save energy, save your pocket’Coalition holding back on more drastic measures such as limiting car journeys and telling people to avoid air travel – for nowCarpool, slow down and do your laundry at night – Government to warn public on energy use if Iran crisis persistsMary Regan Today at 06:30Well before he went viral for asking bemused RTÉ execs “Who are ye loyal to?”, Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath became a global internet wonder for his Dáil tangent on dirty laundry.

North East theatre nurse struck off after calling colleagues 'fat', 'useless' and a 'clown'Alexander Robert McMurray was sacked by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in December 2020View Image An NHS logo (Image: Getty Images)A nurse who called one colleague "fat" and two others "f***ing useless" has been struck off. Alexander Robert McMurray was working as a Theatre Nurse at a hospital in County Durham when concerns were raised about his conduct. ‌Mr McMurray then called a healthcare assistant fat and/or referred to her weight in March 2020. In April 2020, Mr McMurray told a band six nurse and a Band 6 sister in the Theatres Department that they were "f***ing useless". The panel said that Mr McMurray's behaviour was "undermining, humiliating and offensive towards colleagues".

Mikel Arteta has already made thoughts clear as Man Utd 'interested' in Myles Lewis-SkellyArsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Mikel Arteta's previous comments on a similar transfer could be tellingView 3 Images Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: Getty)Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly being targeted by Manchester United with Mikel Arteta's stance potentially paving the way for a deal. ‌Since penning his first professional deal at the Emirates in 2023, Lewis-Skelly has become a key component of Arteta's squad rotation. The Spaniard handed him his debut in 2024 and he was shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year last season. ‌However, Arsenal's backline is statistically the finest in the Premier League and opportunities have dried up for Lewis-Skelly. "To persuade a player to stay, a player has to be willing to be with us and commit to us.

That aside, it will come as no surprise that the bookies make the home side favourites in all eight Champions Cup round of 16 ties this weekend. History certainly supports this probability, given that all eight home sides advanced when the one-legged Round of 16 was introduced in the 2022-23 season. Hence, of 42 knockout ties in the last three seasons up to the finals, the home side has emerged victorious on 37 occasions. Nevertheless, that three-time champions such as Saracens or two-time title winners such as Leicester are prepared to virtually sacrifice their continuing presence in the Champions Cup in preference to their domestic league is an awful look for the competition. But this is the price the competition pays for the French insisting upon the primacy of their domestic Championship and compressing the Champions Cup into eight weekends instead of nine.

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne. His feel for the game is so incredible, and I think that's Tadhg. He's just got that unbelievable understanding of the game and he's world class. “Yeah, it's a funny one because I didn't actually think anything further than [the first two years with] Munster. “So I actually didn't think about that because I've heard that happen in the past where lads would come in for two years and then bugger off.