It’s not the first time Phoenix House has been worked on. Decorative detailing on the facade, a feature of most homes in Marble Hall Park, was touched up. Last year, Arline, 12 Marble Hall Park, sold for €645,000, setting a new price level for the park. Like Phoenix House, it’s a detached three-bed, albeit bigger (158q m) and has a garage. VERDICT: Renovations have given Phoenix House a new lease of life.
A packed Greek court erupted in cheers tonight as a Kerry humanitarian was found not guilty of people smuggling, belonging to a criminal organisation and money laundering almost eight years after the charges were first brought. Outside the court in Mytilene, confetti and champagne corks exploded as all 24 defendants and their supporters celebrated their acquittal. Mr Binder said that the charges had been spurious from the beginning, designed to deter humanitarians from operating on the island. It was not proven that the defendants had been in contact with any specific people smugglers, the court heard. Humanitarians told the Court of Appeal that they felt obliged to volunteer and try to save lives as the authorities often failed to respond.
By Claudia Savage, Press AssociationA Northern Ireland man charged with terror offences linked to a cross-border police investigation into a planned attack on a Galway mosque has appeared again in court. Connor Pollock, from Croob Park in Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared via videolink from HMP Maghaberry at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The 38-year-old, who is charged with three offences under the UK Terrorism Act, was told he will appear before the court again on January 29th. The charges relate to an alleged plot by a group styling itself as the Irish Defence Army (IDA) to attack the mosque and also target accommodation facilities used to house migrants. Two men, including Pollock’s brother Garrett, have appeared before courts in the Republic of Ireland charged in connection with the alleged planned attack.
One defendant spoke of seeing people crushed to death on crowded boats, unable to help. She also remembered lifting children’s cold, limp bodies from those boats, not knowing if they were dead or alive. "I felt that as a European citizen and someone with search and rescue training that I could assist,” he told the court. Mr Binder found the Greek search and rescue organisation ERCI online and applied to volunteer. He believed that search and rescue should investigate information from locals, other NGOs, and on social media regarding potential boats in distress.
More than 4.7 million social media accounts held by Australians that online platforms deemed under 16 were deactivated, removed, or restricted in the first days after the ban came into effect in December, the prime minister has said. After the social media ban came into effect on December 10, the eSafety commissioner sent questions to each of the platforms covered by the ban, asking how many accounts had been removed in order to comply with the law.
The 2027 Tour de France will head through Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool and Welshpool after starting out in Edinburgh next July before finishing in Cardiff. And the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Swift, heading to the United Kingdom for the first time, will depart from Leeds later in July and take in Manchester and Sheffield before finishing in London. Tour de France 2027 Grand Depart (PA Graphics)It will be the first time the two races have started in the same country other than France. Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse said: “The UK has played an important role in the history of women’s cycling, with champions such as Lizzie Armitstead-Deignan. 🇬🇧 Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, London 🇬🇧💛 Grand Départ Great Britain 2027: in the footsteps of the pioneers!
Meath manager Robbie Brennan has promised to 'keep a close eye' on former Kerry underage star Devon Burns after his switch to the Royal County. Burns started the 2024 Dublin SFC final for Crokes and featured again in 2025 before recently transferring to top Meath side Ratoath. Burns had a stint on the Kerry senior panel too and could now come on the radar for a shock Meath call up. Obviously he'd have to play for Ratoath before he's even eligible for the county but we'll keep a close eye on him and see how he goes. Cian McBride's Man of the Match performance for TU Dublin in Tuesday night's Sigerson Cup win over MTU Kerry gives Brennan a strong option at midfield.
The High Court has ordered that immediate steps be taken to serve papers on teacher Enoch Burke seeking his return to prison after he again breached an order not to trespass on Wilson's Hospital School in Westmeath. Mr Burke told the judge, via video link on Wednesday, that he had every intention to return to "his place of work" upon release. Mr Burke has brought new proceedings challenging the composition of a new Disciplinary Appeals Panel which will hear his appeal against his dismissal. The judge granted Ms Mallon permission to serve the proceedings via Mr Burke's email address and adjourned the matter to tomorrow afternoon. "I would expect to see you and/or Mr Burke here tomorrow", he said.
Czechia manager Miroslav Koubek says his side will be ready for the “aggression” they will face from Ireland in the World Cup play-off in Prague in March. Koubek was confirmed as the new manager of Czechia last month, in place of Ivan Hasek who was sacked after a dismal loss to the Faroe Islands in October.
Apple has warned that iPhones are under attack from 'sophisticated' spyware, leaving hundreds of millions of smartphones at risk. Cybersecurity experts are urging these users to 'act now' by restarting devices, then going to Settings, General and selecting Software Update. Tens of millions of iPhone users have not yet uploaded the new iOS 26, which protect devices from the latest cyberattacksApple released iOS 26 to the public on September 15, 2025. Apple released a new version of iOS 26 last month, after identifying two critical flaws. Apple has also released updates for iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and Safari 26.2.
The minimum age of criminal responsibility is also 10 in England and Wales but is 12 in Scotland, and in the Republic of Ireland. The Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast (PA)A public consultation carried out by the Department of Justice in 2023 indicated broad support for that position. The change has been proposed as an amendment to the Justice Bill Northern Ireland, which is currently at committee stage in the Stormont Assembly legislative process. The Stormont Justice Committee held their third evidence session on the Justice Bill with a police delegation, led by Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally, on Thursday. Chief Superintendent Gary McDonald said there is an infrastructure that supports children going through the justice system, which is separate to the adult system, adding that “like any system, there are issues within it”.
Only half of household batteries sold in Ireland are being recycled each year, new data shows. The figures from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) show that recycling rates are stubbornly low. As households replace old devices with new Christmas gifts received, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland is urging people to recycle used batteries and unwanted small electrical items, rather than storing them away or binning them. WEEE are planning to deliver one million blue battery recycling boxes to homes nationwide during January, which can be returned for free at participating retailers or local recycling centres. Junior Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Alan Dillon TD and Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland.
Concerns have been raised about the prevalence of repeat offenders carrying out burglaries across the country. This includes 993 offences in Cork City, 141 in Mallow, and 137 in Clonakilty District Courts. In total, 1,021 burglary offences were dealt with at the district court level in the county, while 250 were sent forward for trial to the circuit court. The figures were provided to Ireland South MEP and former barrister Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, who said the difference between the number of offences and number of perpetrators “highlights a high level of repeat or multiple offending”. “The figures point to a relatively small group of repeat offenders that are responsible for a disproportionate share of burglary offences,” she said.
'Cork is a mecca' for Asian hornets and any queen insects hibernating there will soon emerge as Spring approaches, beekeepers have warned. Last year, there were 36 reported sightings of the invasive species that threatened to wreak havoc with biodiversity here. There have been no further reported sightings of the Asian hornet since September according to the Department of Housing which oversees the National parks and wildlife Service. "Cork is a mecca for the Asian hornets. It said: "The National Biodiversity Data Centre will lead on mapping verified sightings of Asian Hornet and developing further reporting systems."
Fearne Cotton has shared an emotional post on social media as she promotes her new book amid her ex Jesse Wood's legal woes. The presenter and podcaster, 44, took to her official Instagram on Thursday where she plugged her upcoming book Likeable that hit shelves in March. In the candid post, Fearne shared how she has learned more about herself over the years - and how she previously didn't give the same level of respect she shows others to herself. Fearne said: 'In this book I look at the ways I (maybe you too) have tried to remain likeable. Fearne's attention to her upcoming release comes after her ex Jesse faces his legal woes head on.
