The Wicklow owner of the prominent Irish online resource for parents and educators, schooldays.ie, has said the site’s latest national survey of teachers provides “a valuable snapshot of the teaching landscape in Ireland today” and highlights “both the dedication of teachers and the challenges they face”. According to the findings, 75.8pc of teachers say they go “above and beyond their contracted hours every day”, while a further 21.1pc do so “several times a week”. When asked what motivated them to enter the profession, teachers pointed strongly to vocation-led reasons such as “love of learning and education” (41.1pc) and a “desire to make a difference” (28.1pc). Teachers also reported that the profession strengthens a range of essential skills including patience, communication, emotional resilience and problem-solving. Almost all teachers stated they were proud of their profession with nearly 40pc of teachers stating they feel extremely proud to be a teacher, while a further 33.8pc said they are very proud.

Former Minnesota governor and WWE superstar Jesse Ventura believes that President Donald Trump faked the assassination attempt he faced in the summer of 2024. 'Oh yeah, right, right, right,' Ventura replied before saying, 'You ever hear of a blade job?' - referring to the absence of a scar or any visible damage to Trump's right ear. When Morgan said he did think Trump was heroic, Ventura replied, 'Well, then he accomplished what he wanted out of you guys.' Ventura is referring to a complaint filed against McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant accusing him of sexual assault and sex trafficking.

An XL bully savaged an 84-year-old man “as if he were its prey”, a UK court has heard. On Tuesday, a trial at Liverpool Crown Court heard Mr McColl wandered onto the driveway of Garner’s property in Bardsley Avenue at about 6pm on February 24 2025. A second dog, called Malibu, was also shot by police who “didn’t take any chances”, Mr Birrell said. Text messages showed he contacted family members and “made light of the situation”, Mr Birrell said. Mr McColl was pixellated in the footage but could be heard shouting for help.

Vick Hope and Calvin Harris put on a loved-up display as they attended the Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art gala dinner in London on Tuesday. Vick Hope and Calvin Harris put on a loved-up display as they attended the Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art gala dinner in London on Tuesday. Alongside the series of photos, Calvin announced the birth and wrote: '20th of July, our boy arrived. Back in January, Vick shared rare pictures of her baby son Micah and her husband in an Instagram post. Vick shared multiple photos of her baby, including a sweet snap of him wearing a cream onesie which read 'my first Christmas'.

The quiet release of an emergency energy playbook has sparked global concern, with some warning to 'get ready for lockdown 2.0' if fuel shortages worsen. The IEA also urged governments to shift more travelers onto public transportation, including buses and trains, which could reduce national oil demand for cars by one to three percent. When combined, these steps could reduce fuel demand for passenger vehicles by up to eight percent. Taken together, the recommendations reflect a worst-case planning scenario designed to prevent widespread shortages if global oil flows remain disrupted. Households are also urged to prepare for potential cooking fuel shortages by switching to electric or alternative cooking methods, particularly in regions heavily dependent on LPG supplies.

Monika De Almeida, winner of the Athlone AC women’s 10km race, and her daughter Karolina, in joyful mood at the 2024 Athlone AC half marathon and 10k races in TUS Midlands. Huge demand for Athlone Athletics Club racesRegistrations for the annual Athlone Athletics Club half marathon and 10km races are now at 50% capacity, organisers have confirmed. Online race registration opened to the public in February for the events which will take place on Sunday, September 20, at 10am. The half marathon is perfectly timed for runners preparing for the Dublin City Marathon and other autumn races. To enter the half marathon or 10km race please use the following link https://myrunresults.com/events/athlone_half_marathon__10k/6149/details

Many discounted rates being offered by electricity and gas providers to switching customers have been cut since the start of the war on Iran with more deals set to disappear in the weeks ahead. Minister for Finance Simon Harris is planning to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and on petrol by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday until the end of May. He said energy suppliers held off on making official price changes more than twice a year, but when the market was volatile “they tend to tweak their introductory offers first before making any wider price changes. That means that larger stations that receive frequent deliveries may reflect price changes within hours while smaller or lower-volume stations, which receive deliveries less frequently, may take several days before the reduced costs are passed through. But based on normal sales at today’s prices, the Government would collect an additional €26 million a week in VAT.

Mr Zhyvytskyi's wife, Viktoriya, fought back tears as she told mourners that her husband's entire world was his family. Mr Zhyvytskyi's family has vowed that his infant daughter, Yeva, will grow up knowing just how much her father adored her. Mr Zhyvytskyi was formally pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor at 8.35pm on Monday evening. Mr Zhyvytskyi lay in repose at Coughlan's funeral home in Shandon on Monday afternoon and was buried following 12 noon Requiem Mass. While born in the Ukraine, Mr Zhyvytskyi moved to Ireland as a child and grew up here.

But for those looking to lose weight, nutritionists said they should consider pumpkin seeds, while those seeking more fiber or calcium were told to consider chia seeds. Chia seeds, on the other hand, are reported to have a very mild nutty flavor and are often sprinkled over foods. For chia seeds, there is also some evidence that they can help to boost weight loss. Results showed that those who consumed the most chia seeds were more likely to report feeling fuller for longer than those who ate fewer or none of the seeds. 'We know they are excellent sources of nutrition and contribute to your overall health,' she said, referring to chia seeds.

Two cases of theft from Garda stations are being investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc), the force has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Gardaí in December told the PAC it had to launch 41 investigations into cash, taken as evidence, which has gone missing over the last five years. Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operations is now satisfied that there are in fact 13 allegations/incidents of money going missing from Garda stations in the period of 2020-2025." Some 13 related to cash or property that was not retained as exhibits in garda stations. These included incidents of stop and search, searches of properties under warrant, searches of vehicles and "accordingly are not relevant to cash stored in garda stations".

Mohamed Salah and Liverpool strike free transfer agreement in shock decisionLiverpool star Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, and the club will allow him to move on as a free agent this summer despite his contract running until 2027View 2 Images Mohamed Salah (Image: (MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Mohamed Salah has sensationally reached an agreement with Liverpool to leave at the end of the season for FREE. ‌And it has now emerged that Liverpool will allow Salah to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the current season. ‌The move will see Liverpool free up around £400k-a-week in weekly wages from their books for next season but also means they won't get a transfer fee to add for the forward. Mohamed Salah statement in full as Liverpool star reveals he is quitting club READ MORE :Mohamed Salah announces he is LEAVING Liverpool in bombshell statement READ MORE :“And to the fans, I don’t have enough words. ‌View 2 Images Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool against Brighton in the FA Cup (Image: Getty Images)“The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield.

But these unusual fluctuations have provided the 'ideal' conditions for cherry blossoms, experts have revealed. While this week has seen a return to cooler, cloudier days, experts now say that this should help extend blossom displays. But these unusual fluctuations have provided the 'ideal' conditions for cherry blossoms, experts have revealed. 'Cherry blossom is susceptible to wind, and magnolia blossom can be scorched, so what's needed now is a period of calm weather,' said Adam Carveth, Head Gardener for the Heart of Cornwall Portfolio. Beyond the cherry blossom, the warm, wet weather has also meant some tulips are out - something that wouldn’t normally be expected before Easter.

Here is what Trump expected when he started bombing Iran: its regime would collapse or unconditionally surrender within 72 hours. Plan B did not exist, which means Trump is scrambling to get back to what existed before Plan A. But we can be sure that Gulf war III will intensify the global arms race, especially among America’s confidence-shaken allies. What remains to be seen is how Trump will find a way out of this morass. He wanted to bring down Iran’s regime.

Last month the Oireachtas Committee on Health discussed the state of dental services within the public health system. Simply amending the Dental Act to allow dental hygienists to perform the tasks they are already trained to perform could have a transformative effect on the provision of dental care in Ireland. How dental hygienists can helpAn important part of the solution to this is to allow dental hygienists to do the work they have been trained to carry out. Direct access would also allow dental hygienists to stabilise oral health while patients await definitive treatment. Granting direct access to dental hygienists would not solve every challenge in public dentistry.

A bemused shop owner has received an anonymous letter and a £100 in cash to apologise for his sign being stolen 15 years ago. He explained that the day after the theft he had 'turned up in the morning' and the 'big yellow temporary sign' was gone. Flower Pot Bandit' grabbing the LED-lit decoration from a garden table and sauntering away. 'Yours sincerely sorry, The Flower Pot Bandit. Mr Barber, 55, says he found the whole situation 'hilarious' and has now asked his brewers to create a new beer called 'The Flower Pot Bandit'.