By now it’s become habitual, but that shouldn’t diminish the scale of what Kate O’Connor is achieving. At the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, the 25-year-old Dundalk athlete claimed another multi-events medal for Ireland on the global stage, winning bronze in the women’s pentathlon. Gold went to Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands with 4888 points, with US world heptathlon champion Anna Hall second with 4860. The medal for O’Connor follows the bronze she won at last year’s European Indoors, silver at the World Indoors, gold at the World University Games and silver at the Tokyo World Championships. In the long jump, she opened with a foul, heaping the pressure on her second jump, which was a safe and solid 6.17m.

Road signs damaged by Storm Éowyn last year are sending tourists and motorists in the wrong direction, a senator has claimed. Another impact, according to Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill, is that road signs have been left pointing in the wrong direction. “This extends beyond storm damage, with road signs suffering from poor maintenance with many obscured and difficult to read,” Mr Scahill added“There’s another busy tourism season coming this summer, and it is essential that signs are visible, legible, and pointing in the right direction. “Faded road markings are becoming a serious hazard, particularly at night and during poor weather. This can include repairs to damaged or displaced road signs.”The department said that the expected lifespan of road signs is in the order of 15-20 years, with warranties on retroreflective sign-face materials generally extended to 12 years.

‌Storm Therese has spent the last few days tearing through the Canary Islands, bring wet, windy and wintry weather to the area that should at this time of year be bathing in sun and high temperatures. ‌Dramatic pictures have captured the damage wrought on local buildings, with one hotel's roof falling in as people are warned to stay inside where possible. ‌Have you been impacted by Storm Therese? Pictures sent to the Mirror show a cordoned off dining area after the ceiling gave way, leaving water and debris on the floor. Pictures from coastal parts of the archipelago show water frothing through sea defences, flooding streets and pavements with inches of water at a time.

Kate O'Connor of Ireland competes in the 800m event in the Women's Pentathlon during day three of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland. At the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland today, the 25-year-old Dundalk athlete claimed another multi-events medal for Ireland on the global stage, winning bronze in the women’s pentathlon. Gold went to Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands with 4888 points, with US world heptathlon champion Anna Hall second with 4860. The medal for O’Connor follows the bronze she won at last year’s European Indoors, silver at the World Indoors, gold at the World University Games and silver at the Tokyo World Championships. In the long jump, she opened with a foul, heaping the pressure on her second jump, which was a safe and solid 6.17m.

A former star on The Bachelor is weighing in on the Taylor Frankie Paul scandal as the franchise that helped him find his wife now faces turmoil. Zach Shallcross is settling down in Austin, Texas after getting engaged on his season of The Bachelor in 2023. That case was public knowledge for years before another domestic violence investigation was opened over a supposed incident from this February. Mortensen was granted a restraining order against Paul on Friday after characterizing her as an 'immediate threat' to his safety. The child can be heard crying as Mortensen and Paul continued fighting.

Nicola Coughlan put on an ethereal display in a green dress as she joined her co-star Claire Foy at the UK screening of The Magic Faraway Tree in London. The Bridgerton actress, 38, who stars as Silky, looked incredible as she arrived on the red carpet wearing a layered off-the-shoulder dress. Jessica Gunning, who stars as Dame Washalot, looked effortlessly elegant in a forest green pleated dress, a grey shawl and gold flats. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants. The first trailer, sees the family travel to the fantastical lands for the first time after discovering the magical tree.

A New Jersey morgue worker who was fired for leaking sensitive information regarding Johnny Gaudreau and his brother's deaths lost his appeal to have the decision overturned. McGlynn later admitted to leaking the private information and was fired on September 23, 2024, but challenged the decision, the outlet stated. At the time, Johnny's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, was pregnant with their third child, Carter, who she gave birth to in April 2025. Matthew's wife, Madeline Gaudreau, gave birth to their first child, Tripp, in December 2024. At the time of their death, Johnny's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, was pregnant with their third child, Carter, who she gave birth to in April 2025.

Video: Spring Break travelers facing TSA hell fume as it's revealed why only certain airports crippled by shutdownSpring Break travelers in New York City and New Orleans are facing TSA hell as horrifically long lines build up amid funding dispute.

Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.

Max Dowman named the two Arsenal stars who have impressed him the mostArsenal star Max Dowman has previously revealed who stunned him the most when training with the Gunners' first teamView 3 Images Max Dowman has made a big impression at Arsenal (Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has revealed he was left starstruck by Gunners stars Declan Rice and William Saliba when he first trained alongside the first team. When asked which players had impressed him most in July 2025, he said: "I'd say Saliba or Declan Rice. Whilst Dowman may have been in awe of Rice and Saliba, it seems the feeling is mutual. "I said to Max on the way back from pre-season tour, I couldn't get my head around it that he was going back to school," Rice said. ‌View 3 Images Max Dowman was impressed by William Saliba and Declan Rice in Arsenal training (Image: 2025 The Arsenal Football Club Plc)"Unless someone spoke to me, I wouldn't have spoken to them, whereas I feel like now, Max especially, he's just so confident in himself and his ability.

Huge belief from the lads.”The Midlanders never gave up and Wicklow were stunned as Longford came back into the game. Dessie Reynolds had a goal chance for Longford in the 29th minute but fired the ball over the bar. Longford needed a goal and in the 62nd minute Oisin O’Toole finally got the goal they were searching for. Paddy Moran got a second goal for Longford and the gap was just one in the 67th minute. Twice Wicklow edged ahead but Longford came back and right at the end Daniel Reynolds popped up with the vital score.

The second Annual Conference of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Alliance took place at the Gibson Hotel last month. CLL Ireland is a patient-led advocacy group designed to help anyone affected by the condition to access the support, advice, and information they need. “In Ireland, I think we have made real progress, working together and working with the [National Cancer Control Programme]. Ms Jan Rynne, Chairperson, CLL Ireland Trustee Board, discussed the importance of patient advocacy, while Prof Anne Fortune, Consultant Haematologist, Cancer Trials Ireland, provided an update on cancer trials. Additional vignettes included prospective immunophenotyping at referral by Dr Sam Grennan, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, among many other intriguing and relevant presentations and topics.

Video: Senate blocks amendment bill on banning transgender athletes from women's sportsSenators Blackburn and Tuberville pushed to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act as part of the SAVE America Act. The Act would prevent trans women from participating in women's sports.

Nico O'Reilly extends Arsenal trophy drought as Man City win Carabao Cup - 5 talking pointsARSENAL 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY: Pep Guardiola's side won the first trophy of the season as Nico O'Reilly's second-half doubled secured them the Carabao Cup at Wembley as the Gunners are left to lick their woundsView 4 Images Man City star Nico O'Reilly took centre stage as they downed Arsenal to claim the Carabao CupManchester City claimed the Carabao Cup and, in the process almighty boost, as they got the better of Arsenal to win the season's first trophy. ‌O'Reilly, now a fixture in the England set-up, headed home from a matter of yards to ignite the final. City have often used the Carabao Cup as a springboard to greater things. Well 2026 heralded the Nico O'Reilly final as the left-back, who has enjoyed a breakout 18 months, found himself in the right place at the right time twice in quick succession. Kepa callThe Arsenal goalkeeper likes to make himself front and centre in Carabao Cup finals - not always for the right reasons.

Mayo had raced ahead after well-taken scores from Aidan O’Shea, Diarmuid Duffy and Cian McHale, but O’Carroll’s clinical finish from close-range hauled the Rossies level. Mayo kept the pressure on in the closing stages and the impressive Aidan O’Shea netted in the 36th minute to pile more misery on Roscommon. Scorers for Roscommon: D Cregg (0-5, 1tp, 1f), E Colleran (1-1), B O’Carroll (1-1), C Neary (0-1), S Cunnane (0-1), D Kenny (0-1), J Duggan (0-1). MAYO: J Livingstone; J Coyne, R Brickenden, D Duffy; S Callinan, M Plunkett, H O’Loughlin; S Howard, D McBrien; J Carney, R O’Donoghue, J Flynn; C McHale, A O’Shea, P Towey. ROSCOMMON: C Carroll; T Lambe, E McCormack, N Higgins; C Neary, C Keogh, R Dolan; S Cunnane, C Ryan; P Carey, C Hand, C Lennon; B O’Carroll, D Cregg, C Heneghan.