Cork manager Joe Carroll said reaching the Lidl National Football League final is a great boost for a young squad. They will take on Galway in the final on Saturday, April 11, in a repeat of the Division 2 decider which Galway won last year. It is going to be a great learning curve for a very young squad,” said Carroll, whose side defeated Meath by 4-8 to 2-12 to advance to the final. “It's nice to be able to say that we're in a league final with a game to spare,” said Moynihan. And in Division 4, Offaly will meet Carlow next Sunday in the Division 4 semi-final after their 3-18 to 2-12 win over Longford.

March 23, 2026 12:18 UTC

Two men have been charged in connection with the seizure of close to €2.8m worth of cocaine and cannabis in Dublin. The arrests were made following two searches of properties in Coolock and Finglas on Friday, March 20.

March 23, 2026 12:17 UTC

Ian Huntley to be cremated with no funeral after 'family decline service'The murderer was serving life for killing best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002View Image Soham Killer Ian Huntley (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)Soham murderer Ian Huntley is set to be cremated without a funeral service, with his ashes scattered at an undisclosed location. ‌The Sun now reports he will be cremated without any service or attendees, with his ashes then taken to a confidential location, as his family has refused a state-funded funeral out of consideration for the victims' families. Acceptable costs would encompass funeral director fees, coffin costs, hearse rental, cremation or burial charges and religious or belief leader payments. "He will simply be cremated and his ashes handed to his family. Article continues belowThis follows Huntley's daughter Samantha Bryan's statement that the murderer should "burn in hell" and didn't merit a funeral.

March 23, 2026 12:16 UTC

When you are travelling on an Irish train – as one disgruntled reader from Cork discovered, to his cost. “A member of staff allowed me through once he reviewed the ticket,” our disgruntled Cork reader continues. Our reader, a very regular train user, did not recognise this Irish Rail staff member as a regular train host. I have never in all my 30-plus years of using Irish Rail felt compelled to write a complaint. Please tell me Irish Rail is not now following that example.”Now, we have to say that we were surprised by this story.

March 23, 2026 12:03 UTC

The Thierry Henry game, Tehran’s call to prayer, Bursa brawls with Tony Cascarino and the less-remembered Brussels night from 1997 – I’ve seen a few playoffs in my time. Iranian fans burn cardboard at the Iran v Republic of Ireland playoff second leg in the Azadi stadium in Tehran on November 15th, 2001. Kevin Kilbane celebrates with Matt Holland and Jason McAteer after the World Cup 2002 playoff second leg against Iran. America 2026: Listen to Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard's World Cup podcast Listen | 00:56It was a miserable few days. Ireland players protest after Thierry Henry's extra-time goal in the Stade de France on November 18th, 2009.

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She is great with her hands and always fixing something or pulling it apart to see how it works. I think she’d be suited to a job with a strong hands-on element or apprenticeship. AnswerAs I read your question, one apprenticeship came to mind – OEM engineering apprenticeship. Cavan Monaghan ETB is the national provider for the apprenticeship in partnership with Limerick Clare ETB. Upon completion, an apprentice will qualify as an engineering technician with an advanced certificate, or level-six award, in OEM engineering.

March 23, 2026 12:01 UTC

The university offers lifelong education in healthcare, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuous professional development courses. Many of the postgraduate courses are delivered through a flexible, blended approach to meet the needs of working healthcare professionals. Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles across the biopharmaceutical industry, healthcare, clinical and academic environments, as well as healthcare sectors. On many courses – this included – those who complete it receive credits as part of the European credit and transfer system (ECTS). But postgraduate students can also take on a research masters or PhD, where the emphasis is on a single thesis about a specialist topic.

March 23, 2026 12:01 UTC

Morrisons wants to open new Stoke-on-Trent shopHere's how you can have your sayView Image Morrions wants to open its latest Morrisons Daily store on King Street, in FentonRetail giant Morrisons wants to open a new Stoke-on-Trent store. It has lodged a premises licence application for a Morrisons Daily unit on King Street, in Fenton. ‌Morrisons wants to sell alcohol at the store from 5am to 10pm Monday to Friday, from 7am to 10pm on Saturdays, and 8am to 10pm on Sundays. ‌Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently staging a public consultation regarding the premises licence application. ‌To comment on the application, write to the council's licensing services at The Weighbridge Lodge, Cromer Road, Northwood.

March 23, 2026 12:01 UTC

Tiger Woods prepares to tee off on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters at Augusta. Photograph: Warren Little/GettyJack Nicklaus was 65 when he played his last competitive round at the Masters in 2005. Before the 2024 Masters he said he believed he could win one more green jacket “if everything fell into place”. Tiger Woods walks to the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters at Augusta. Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods depart the practice area during the final round of the 2024 Masters.

March 23, 2026 12:01 UTC

The Trivela Group, owners of LEague of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United, say that Joanna Byrne has been removed from her role as co-chairperson at the club. "Trivela Group can confirm that, pursuant to its authority as sole shareholder of Drogheda United FC, Joanna Byrne has been removed by Trivela Group as a director of the club," a statement reads. Deputy Byrne has today written to Drogheda United fans saying: “I am deeply committed to Drogheda United and want to see it flourish. “Drogheda United has been the longest love of my life. “On February 12th, following the UEFA Nations League draw, I released a written statement, in my capacity as the Sinn Féin spokesperson on sport, which never mentioned Drogheda United in any form.

March 23, 2026 11:58 UTC

Irish shares that had plunged on Monday morning, in tandem with markets across Europe, on fears the Gulf oil crisis is set to intensify. But the shares rebounded with extraordinary pace – the Iseq was up by 1.22pc at midday having been down 2.41pc at 10am. I hope we won't be in 2022 again in terms of markets performance, which was an 'annus horribilis' for diversified portfolios. "We're revisiting the stagflation playbook and looking for hedges such as renewable energy stocks and listed infrastructure. That hunt for investments that are better placed to ride out an energy crisis is unlikely to end, even as immediate concerns ease.

March 23, 2026 11:55 UTC

The company says just two local authorities have so far updated their development plans in line with the new Government policy on zoning, designed to increase output. On the same subject, Paul Mitchell, director and cofounder of construction consultants Mitchell McDermott, has an opinion piece arguing 2026 finally presents the opportunity to turn the corner on a decade of underachievement on housing. Futures contracts indicate European and US shares are poised to follow later in the session. Many Irish people down the years have been forced to head for pastures new for work. Dominic Coyle says very few people worry about their pension until it is too late to do anything about it.

March 23, 2026 11:47 UTC

Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal trophy vow after stinging Carabao Cup final defeatViktor Gyokeres and his team-mates missed their chance to end Arsenal's six-year trophy drought after losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City at WembleyView 2 Images Arsenal's wait for silverware goes on (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Viktor Gyokeres insists Arsenal will be even more “motivated” to win trophies after their Carabao Cup heartbreak. However, Gyokeres says Arsenal will have to come back stronger after the international break to stay on course to win their first Premier League crown in 22 years. But Gyokeres insists they have belief that whoever comes in will be able to step up and do a good job. I think we have a great squad and of course it helps when you have everyone fit and yeah, that's what we want. How many trophies will Arsenal win this season?

March 23, 2026 11:37 UTC

A UCD Students' Union survey has found the most common source of funding to cover tuition among GEM students was from parents or guardiansAlmost a quarter of students on a medicine course designed to diversify the workforce have family incomes of more than €150,000, a new survey has found. Graduate entry medicine (GEM) was designed as a “second chance” route to study medicine for individuals who did not get a place immediately after the Leaving Cert. According to the findings, 23.2 per cent of students surveyed had parental income of more than €150,000. A further 9.9 per cent of students’ parents earned between €130,000 and €150,000, while 8.4 per cent earned between €110,000 and €129,999. Some 64 per cent of Irish students were employed while studying, compared to 38 per cent of EU students and 10 per cent of non-EU students.

March 23, 2026 11:33 UTC

Christine McGuinness sent temperatures soaring as she showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a tiny black bikini as she celebrated her 38th birthday. The model looked sensational in a skimpy two-piece as she treated herself to a relaxing sauna and ice bath on her special day. The TV personality revealed that she has a 'long list of dreams' still but has started her 38th year enjoying the sauna and ice bath on a boat. Since ending their relationship with Paddy, Christine has thrown herself at several career and love opportunities, including appearing on Celebs Go Dating but soon left after appearing overwhelmed during the episodes. Opening up about Paddy, Christine confessed that he is a hard worker and that she admires how much he loves his work.

March 23, 2026 11:21 UTC