Why did the war on Iran start? Was it because Israel had decided to launch a go-it-alone air war, as Marco Rubio said? Was it because Pete Hegseth convinced Donald Trump to go to war? Did the US really believe that Iran would be a passive victim and not retaliate with attacks on energy facilities? But when this conflict subsides (as distinct from ends), the damage done to Israel internationally will remain.

Sir, – I have followed the two recent cases involving construction without planning permission in Sutton and Meath. Meanwhile, there are countless others who comply with planning regulations and, as a result, are unable to build or extend their homes. The difference is most do not choose to ignore planning laws or the rights of their neighbours in addressing those challenges. Sir, – Twenty years ago, Meath County Council refused permission for a particular house to be built. Despite this, a huge house was built, landscaped and then occupied.

Sir, – With all the justifiable criticism of public transport and the M50, it is perhaps worth reminding ourselves of the public transport successes. I live in Straffan, Co Kildare, and at one point in my career I worked in an office in Blackrock, Dublin. Before taking up the position, I drove from Straffan to Blackrock and then did the same journey by public transport. I then took the short walk to Tara Street Dart station and jumped on one of the very regular Dart services to Blackrock. If this excellent standard of public transport can be achieved on some routes, it can surely be achieved on more, if not all, routes.

Sir, – I’m horrified by Ben Murphy’s call for Irish drivers to be educated that the left lane is the default one (Letters, March 23rd). At present it’s my personal bus lane. Mostly completely free, as for some bizarre reason Irish drivers will only drive in the middle and outside lane. It’s actually like you’re in the overtaking lane on the Continent as you drive unimpeded past most of the other traffic. – Yours, etc,JOHN O’DONOVAN,Mount Street Lower,Dublin 2.

Ten years later, they love the house, but this bigger home has meant a smaller life. They could afford a bigger house, she says, but chose not to. Because the goal was never just a bigger house, it was a bigger life. The bigger house means an extra bedroom, but what would this extra €115,000 mean for your wallet? A bigger mortgage means a more expensive mortgage protection policy too.

Developer Rick Larkin’s Twinlite and its joint-venture partner, Tristan Capital Partners, have engaged Hooke & MacDonald and Knight Frank as joint agents for the sale of 282 apartments at Clongriffin in north Dublin. Two Three North, as it is known, is being offered to the market at a guide price of €120 million. Developed alongside the 376 apartments at One Three North, the 282 units in the Two Three North portfolio comprise a mix of 236 private rented sector (PRS) apartments and 46 apartments let to Dublin City Council on a 25-year lease (with more than 21 years remaining). The PRS element of the portfolio is 13 per cent under-rented, offering significant reversionary potential once these units turn over. The sale of Two Three North comes just over four years after Twinlite and Tristan Capital’s proposed disposal of the 376 apartments at One Three North.

He was due to go for a racecourse gallop on Sunday at the Curragh but given it is so long since he ran, O’Brien is now contemplating giving him a run. “What we were thinking is that we are taking the horses on Sunday to the Curragh to work. We had plenty of rain last night and obviously the Gladness is there,” O’Brien told the Nick Luck Daily podcast. “Albert obviously hasn’t run (since early last season), he’s not like a typical one of ours going into the Guineas first time out because it’s a long time since he ran. “We were debating whether to give him a run before the Guineas and if we were going to then where would that be.

TUAM centre Ailbhe Gannon is tackled by Shauna Fitzmaurice of Creggs during Sunday’s Connacht Senior Women’s Cup final at Dexcom Stadium.PHOTOS: RAY RYANLydon, Tierney lead side to more provincial successWin for TuamTUAM lifted the Bank of Ireland Connacht Senior Women's Cup for the third year in-a-row after they overcame a gallant Creggs outfit in Sunday's final at Dexcom Stadium. It completed a league and cup double for the team formerly known as Tuam-Oughterard. On Sunday last, it was Creggs, who are only three years a senior club, and in their maiden cup final, who stood in Tuam's way of completing a third win in succession. With penalty advantage on their side, Creggs worked the ball out to out-half Éabha Dowd who made further yards before offloading to Seren Griffiths who touched down. Creggs captain Susan O'Reilly was sent to the sin-bin in the 15th minute for.....

Innovation award for Claregalway firmBusiness celebrating 50 yearsA CLAREGALWAY-based fencing company has won the Innovation Award at the SFA National Small Business Awards. Founded in 1975, JPK Fencing Systems Ltd, is a leading Irish manufacturer and installer of specialist fencing solutions. The Innovation Award recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to engineering excellence, product development, and modern manufacturing processes that enhance safety, durability, and efficiency in fencing systems across Ireland. Kenneth Kearney, MD of JPK Fencing Systems, said that winning the award is a proud moment for everyone involved in the business. Receiving the Innovation Award in its 50th year highlights JPK’s continued role as a forward-thinking Irish manufacturer while remaining deeply rooted in the community where the business began.

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She's the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss and Lila has given a rare insight into what it's like to be the only daughter of the world-famous catwalk queen. In an interview with British Vogue, model Lila, 23, revealed what she got up to at her mother's 50th birthday, her own biggest vice and what Kate hides from her only child. Kate, 52, famously celebrated her 50th birthday at the Laurent restaurant in The Ritz Paris in January 2024 and Lila admitted she took over a bit during the night. She said: 'My mum stays there over fashion week and it's where we celebrated her 50th, when I sang Valerie by Amy Winehouse on repeat. 'But one thing Kate and Jade have never been is predictable and it looks like once again they have done something which is totally unexpected.'

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A bad week for incumbentsPrime minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats had its worst result since 1903 in Denmark’s general election yesterday, although it remained the biggest party. And although her left-leaning “red bloc” of parties won 84 seats to the right-leaning blue bloc’s 77, Frederiksen is not certain to remain prime minister after what is likely to be weeks of coalition negotiations. Poulsen said last night he does not want to go back into government with the Social Democrats, calling for a new, centre-right coalition. Frederiksen became a role model for some struggling centre-left leaders across Europe when she adopted harsh anti-immigration policies. The outcome of Tuesday’s referendum on judicial reform in Italy was, by contrast, a straightforward and resounding defeat for prime minister Giorgia Meloni.

Ant and Dec have both admitted that they wished they had had children earlier in life, calling fatherhood 'our biggest achievement'. But in the latest episode of their podcast Hanging Out With Ant & Dec the two revealed their regrets that they hadn't had more children. After being asked by a listener about their experiences of fatherhood Dec gushed 'it's the best thing ever. Dec , 50, has two young children with his wife, Ali Astall, 47; Pictured in 2021'It is the best, the absolute best being a dad. After being asked by a listener about their experiences of fatherhood Dec gushed 'it's the best thing ever.

Mr Netanyahu has turned the Gaza Strip into a wasteland, killing over 70,000 people there. Additionally he is bombing Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Yemen... killing innocent people under the guise of chasing down and killing Hamas or Hezbollah supporters. No, I’d like to think we wouldn’t, so why are we condoning these same actions, in other parts of the world? My small silent protest is when I go shopping I avoid purchasing potatoes, avocados, dates, herbs or fruits from Israel. Mohammed, aged five, Othman, aged seven, who was blind and had special needs, their mother and their father were killed.