Sarah Carey: It’s simple, we can have a united Ireland or a neutral one, but we can’t have bothNorthern Ireland is too militarily important to the UK and Nato as the North Atlantic becomes a contested zone between the US and RussiaVoters in the Republic are largely in favour of a united Ireland but are opposed to joining Nato. Photo: Charles McQuillanSarah Carey Today at 06:30People often ask me what I write about. I tell them, “everything”. I sometimes regret not being a specialist, but the generalist has her uses.

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Isabel HayesA man who took part in an unprovoked, “vicious and sustained” late-night city centre attack in Dublin, kicking and punching the victim as he lay on the ground, has been jailed for 18 months. Grimes, of Goatstown Close, Dundrum, Dublin 14, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to the man. “This was a sustained, vicious attack,” the judge said. The court heard he is remorseful for his actions that night and had €2500 in court as a token of his remorse. The court heard the victim did not wish to take the money, but requested that it be donated to charity.

If you’re tired of wellness claptrap, Clare McKenna's book should appeal to youThe nights are still long, the weather is still cold, the telly is still execrable, sure what else would you be doing besides diving into a book? Why not go sea swimming (formerly known as swimming) or if you’re not near the sea, why not try wild swimming (also formerly known as swimming)? Not exactly revelatory, but if you’re tired of all the claptrap and could do with a gentler approach to all round self-improvement, this book should appeal to you. FootnotesThe Atlantic Irish Fest is a four-day programme of tours and music taking place in Donegal from this coming Saturday January 17 until the 21st. Events are taking place across the city and tickets are available from tradfest.com.

It ranges from those who are quite right wing to those who are, by any fair definition, far right. You have every, er, right to be far right and to advocate for your views. But if this is what you believe then don’t complain when someone calls your views far right. Will that move stymie the emergence of new right political forces here? The question of why there has not been a popular Irish far-right party is one that has flummoxed pointy-headed political scientists for years.

‘I’m not a group person, but I tried an escorted tour in Vietnam – surprising connections were made’Our writer, an experienced solo traveller, had never taken a group tour like this before. Here’s how she got on... Train Street in Hanoi's Old QuarterEthel Crowley Today at 06:30Let me be clear: I am not a group person. All my travelling over the last few decades has been done either alone or with my other half.

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A man who denies the murder of his Brazilian ex-girlfriend sent her a text complaining that she had put him through "hell" and had made him look like "trash" by choosing another young man, his trial heard.

‌Veseli's former agent Adam Bouskouchi previously said: "These days, Manchester City are chasing titles and major trophies. Next Man Utd boss handed warning over vital end-of-season target amid Darren Fletcher meeting READ MORE :Wayne Rooney is banned from watching Kai after Man Utd star made heartbreaking comment READ MORE :"When Sir Alex spoke to him, it made such an impression. 4 View 4 Images Veseli spent three-and-a-half years at Man City (Image: Getty Images) 4 View 4 Images He's gone on to make 44 caps for Albania (Image: Valerio Pennicino)‌"Mancini would ask me all the time what was happening. My contract was up and City released me and signed a paper saying I could leave on a free. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Ford said it did not yet have a fix, but expected a remedy by midyear. It warns owners that “you may experience battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury”. [ Irish Kuga owners sue over fire risk Opens in new window ]Ford has told affected customers that “once a remedy is available, Ford will send you a letter instructing you to contact your dealer”. The vehicles affected were manufactured before November 28th, 2023, while unsold affected vehicles have been placed on hold. Last year some owners affected by the initial defect began legal actions against the car maker.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has found himself in a war of words with Elon Musk. So it’s been notable this week to see him turn his verbal cannons at Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Earlier in the week, O’Leary told Newstalk he didn’t plan on using Starlink for an in-flight internet service, citing its impact on the fuel economy of its planes. “I would pay no attention whatsoever to Elon Musk,” O’Leary said. The billionaire planted his flag with a post on X on Friday describing O’Leary as “an idiot”.

Is that your man Eddie Hobbs I see in the news again? He suggests that the Irish Government, at the behest of shadowy international forces, is seeking to replace the native Irish population with foreigners. Several speakers were very worried that Irish people would become a minority in their own country. He recently told an interviewer that he is “spending a tonne of time behind the scenes on the Irish situation to help form an Irish national party. They’re going to have an Irish Maga, and we’re going to have an Irish Trump.”But who will be this Irish Trump?

Margins are tighter but Beamish sales have nearly doubled," said Mr Droney. Less than 1km from UCC, Mr Droney was searching the sweet spot between attracting both students and local trade. The two-storey complex will reopen as a pub, restaurant and live music venue in time for St Patrick’s weekend in March, Mr Montgomery said. "I think the city as a whole could be doing more to bring people in," said Mr Droney. That's the secret to growing volumes and getting people back in,” said Mr Montgomery.

At least five businesses in the shopping centre are currently withholding rent, The Irish Times has learned, with a delegation of businesses meeting the owners of the shopping centre in recent days to vent their frustrations. The car parks, which are owned along with the shopping centre by US investment giant Kennedy Wilson, are operated by private parking company Euro Car Parks Ireland. He said the charges as they are currently implemented were “driving people away” and that “every shop in the shopping centre is affected”. Paloma Gislon, the store manager at Card Factory, said the centre had been “really, really quiet” since the introduction of parking fees. It has been really, really quiet – especially around Christmas,” she said.

Lenin and Hitler wanted to use money to destroy their enemies both internal and external, while Nero was more into self-enrichment. “Hundreds of thousands of rouble notes are being issued daily by our treasury ... with the deliberate intention of destroying the value of money ... [ Jerome Powell stands his ground amid Trump’s attack on Federal ReserveOpens in new window ]This is why central bank independence is important. (I’ve seen this as a former central bank economist!) Who do you trust more, Jay Powell or Donald Trump?