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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

The victim, named locally as Scarlett Faulkner, 20s, was found by emergency services with catastrophic head injuries on the side of the R494 at Birdhill. Ms Faulkner is believed to have been attacked by one or a number of people who were armed with weapons, and left for dead at the side of the road at around 5.30pm, Saturday. On Sunday, paramedics transferred Ms Faulkner from UHL to Cork University Hospital head trauma unit where her condition remained serious. Everyone please (say a) prayer for my sister Scarlett. Another posted: “Could everyone please say a prayer for my cousin Scarlett Faulkner that she makes a full recovery amen."

Kenneth FoxThere were 5,440 people convicted in the District Court system in 2025 on drug offencesThe total convictions for drug offences in our District Court system rose from 5,202 in 2024 to 5,440 in 2025 — a 5 per cent increase nationwide. Whilst district court drug convictions in many Irish towns have remained relatively stable or declined, some towns and counties in Ireland have recorded significant rises in the number of people convicted in the district court system on drug offences. Dublin topped the table of drug offence convictions, with 2,071 people convicted of drug offences in the capital in 2025 - up 11 per cent on 2024. Clonmel district court office recorded the next highest number of people convicted for drug offences in 2025 at 281, a 27 per cent increase on 2024. While most counties or District Court offices recorded falls in the number of persons convicted on drugs offences between 2024 and 2025, some District Court areas recorded massive jumps.

Tony Delaney, founder and chief executive of SYS Financial, said the acquisitions demonstrate the group's commitment to long-term growth, rather than short-term expansion. Photograph: Johnny Bambury/Source PhotoSYS Financial, the Irish financial services group founded by former Tipperary hurler Tony Delaney, has added more financial planning practices to its rapidly expanding stable, marking its second, third and fourth acquisitions of 2026. BMC Financial Planning, based in Cork, and the Waterford City firm Billy Phelan Financial Services will add €130 million to SYS Financial’s client assets under management. “We are delighted to welcome these outstanding firms into SYS Financial. Consolidation within the financial planning sector has continued apace in recent years.

Jayden and Nevaeh O'Neill (centre), who fell from a second-floor balcony in Waterford on Friday, with father Ryan O'Neill, mother Regina Smith and siblings Jaxson (far left) and Alliyah (far right). Photograph: Regina SmithA three-year-old boy who suffered a brain bleed following a fall from a two-storey apartment balcony in Waterford city when a pane of glass gave way has been discharged from hospital. Brother and sister Jayden and Nevaeh (7) fell from a balcony in Block C at Mount Suir apartments in Gracedieu at 10.40am last Friday. The siblings fell more than 20ft when the pane of glass on the balcony railing crashed to the ground. Nevaeh was discharged from hospital on Friday night, and Jayden returned home to parents Ryan O’Neill and Regina Smith on Sunday evening.