Ireland managers have not always had positive things to say about their predecessors or successors, emotions often seeping into the public domain from the stress of a spell in the hot seat. Martin O’Neill regularly took aim at Stephen Kenny, a verbal tussle which Kenny later labelled as “a bit of sniping”. Brian Kerr lobbed a few verbal grenades in the direction of Kenny and there were also volleys back and forth between Kerr and Giovanni Trapattoni, where he used words like “farcical” and “dodgy” to describe Ireland under the Italian. Trapattoni countered by saying he would listen to analysis from Jack Charlton “because he was a winner” but was not so interested in hearing Kerr’s thoughts.

Never a 5-2 game in a million years - Cheltenham Town boss Steve Cotterill after Notts County defeatNotts County 5 Cheltenham Town 2Steve Cotterill post Notts CountyHow do you sum that up? We've given away sloppy goals today. ‌A fine goal to put you 1-0 up from Isaac Hutchinson‌Yes, two good goals today. What I mean by that is our legs and energy and effort, but the lads played the game today like winners. Article continues belowWhen I came into Notts, Notts had a better team.

Here are a selection of notices published this week:‌Ann passed away peacefully at the Mercy Care Centre on the 7th March 2026, aged 89. A funeral service for Graham will be held on Thursday 2nd April at 12:45pm in the Cedar Room, Bretby Crematorium. A funeral service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Friday 27th March at 1pm. The funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Wednesday the 1st of April at 2.30pm. Funeral service to be held at St Chads Church, Longford, on Wednesday 1st April at 12.30pm.

Malcolm Offord also said his default position was to remove all of Scotland’s quangos as he was pressed on his party’s tax and spending plans. Reform UK announced its Scottish Parliament manifesto on Thursday, along with its constituency candidates. During an appearance on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show, Lord Offord said everyone had made “intemperate” remarks and suggested people should “take less offence”. Reform UK has vetted all of its candidates, he said, claiming Ms Holt would be a “very effective MSP” if she was elected. Reform unveiled its manifesto and candidates list last week(Jane Barlow/PA)He suggested the think tank is not independent as it received funding from the Government.

Sections of the HSE website were taken offline after an issue was detected by its cybersecurity monitoring teams. A number of pages on hse.ie and other “additional information websites” are unavailable. “These websites were taken offline. We are working to resolve this.”The HSE spokesperson said that several additional information websites, including those of Cork University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital, understandtogether.ie, sexualhealth.ie, nationalambulanceservice.ie, and ehealthireland.ie, were also taken offline. According to the Executive, hse.ie provides information about how the HSE works as an organisation.

Thousands of Britons have suffered life-changing fractures as a result of the Health Secretary breaking his promise on vital new clinics, a leading charity has claimed. An analysis by the Royal Osteoporosis Society suggests that the failure to roll out services that check patients for osteoporosis, known as fracture liaison services (FLS), has resulted in 17,000 preventable fractures. The Royal Osteoporosis Society estimates 2,500 people die every year from the debilitating effects of preventable hip fractures. Following a campaign by The Mail on Sunday and the Royal Osteoporosis Society, Health Secretary Wes Streeting made a pre-election promise to end a postcode lottery and deliver universal fracture liaison services by 2030. The Department of Health said last night: 'The Government is committed to rolling out fracture liaison services by 2030, as set out in our Ten Year Health Plan.

Changes to redevelopment of Dalymount Park around cost efficienciesSarah SlaterChanges are to be made to the redevelopment plans of €64 million Dalymount Park around cost efficiencies, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has revealed. The Fine Gael councillor pointed out that important changes to the plans for Dalymount Park will ensure the “best possible facilities for fans and players”. The report proposes important changes to the redevelopment of Dalymount Park, which will strengthen the overall scheme, improve how the stadium works on match days, and expand the community space available within the project. He added: “Dalymount Park is one of the great homes of Irish football. It gives supporters, residents and the wider football family in Dublin a date to look forward to.

‌Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley said about Pepple after the 3-1 win: "His form has been outstanding. ‌He told Plymouth Live after the victory over Huddersfield: "It feels really good, it feels like we have really turned it around. "We have injuries but I just keep wanting the next game to come because we are in such a good moment. Pepple appreciates the similarities between how he and Argyle have turned around their fortunes this season to such an incredible extent. You can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE

Kate O’Connor got her medal mission off to a solid start at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland on Sunday morning, the Dundalk star clocking 8.23 in the opening event of the pentathlon, the 60m hurdles. She followed that up with a 1.81m clearance in the high jump, which has her sitting third with two of the five events completed. Dokter continued her flying form in the high jump, going over a lifetime best of 1.87m to move into the lead. The Dundalk athlete is a stronger thrower in the shot put and quicker over 800m, though Dokter has the better PB in the long jump. World Indoor Championships: Live, Virgin Media Two, 8.55am/4.30pmIrish in action, Sunday (all times Irish)Kate O’Connor: shot put 12.21pm; long jump, 4.40pm; 800m, 7.03pmSarah Lavin, women’s 60m hurdles heats,11.55am; *semi-final, 5.51pm; *final, 6.38pm*Pending qualification

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has turned her love of Paris and timeless romance into a sparkling new jewellery line, teaming up with leading jeweller Michael Hill for a stylish new collection. The limited-edition range, dubbed AMOUR: The Miranda Kerr Collection, features nine pieces inspired by the City of Love and the symbolism of connection and affection. 'I'm grateful to continue my journey with Michael Hill and to see our partnership evolve in such a meaningful and rewarding way,' she added. In July, Miranda shared her sorrow after the death of Sir Michael Hill, the founder of Michael Hill Jewellers. 'It is with great sadness that Michael Hill International Limited announces the passing of our Founder and Non-Executive Director, Sir Michael Hill this morning,' the company said.

Rise in children trafficked here to work in cannabis grow-houses is ‘only the tip of the iceberg’Support group highlights lack of data on criminal and sexual exploitation levels, as new figures revealed‘Children are being trafficked here for criminal and sexual exploitation,’ says JP O’Sullivan of MECPATHSAli Bracken Today at 06:30Vietnamese children are being trafficked to Ireland to work in cannabis grow-houses, as well as for sexual exploitation, a ­support group has said.

Rest in peace? Not on your life. Why celebrity tombstone tourism refuses to dieCemeteries across the globe pull tourists in, as stories from the past still reverberate todayPeople gather by the grave of The Doors frontman Jim Morrison. Photo: GettyRoslyn Dee Today at 06:30Poor Jim Morrison. Fifty-five years after his death, the frontman for The Doors remains one of the world’s top poster boys when it comes to celebrity cadavers.

It found that Ireland is falling behind its targets for heat pump and deep retrofits. I am currently renovating a 166-year-old townhouse, and despite my climate credentials and need to save money, I have opted not to install a heat pump. Nor have I gone for the new grants for windows or the existing insulation grant. To qualify for the SEAI grant for a heat pump, your home must achieve a high minimum Ber rating. Funding is still a critical barrier that low-interest loans and SEAI grants haven’t cracked.

Jessie J has revealed that she was rushed to the hospital for an MRI scan after she hit her head on the roof of a car. After sharing a clip of herself saying 'didn't mind squashing in the back' as she climbed into the car, Jessie posted footage of herself having an MRI scan at the hospital following the impact with the car's roof. While preparing backstage for her performance, Jessie - whose real name is Jessica Cornish - explained her injuries in a further video update. Jessie J has revealed that she was rushed to the hospital for an MRI scan after she hit her head on the roof of a car. After sharing a clip of herself saying 'didn't mind squashing in the back' as she climbed into the car, Jessie posted footage of herself having an MRI scan at the hospital'I just want to be happy.

Main pointsUS president Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. It said, Iran is entering a 23rd day isolated from the world as the regime-imposed internet blackout continues in its fourth week. - BloombergStrait of Hormuz remains open to all except ‘enemies’, Iran tells UN maritime agencyThe Strait of Hormuz remains open to ‌all shipping except vessels linked to “Iran’s enemies”, Iran’s representative to ​the UN maritime agency said on Sunday. Photograph: Getty ImagesDonald Trump warns US will ‘obliterate’ Iranian power plants if it fails to open Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Trump said he is giving Iran 48 hours to open the vital waterway or face a new round of attacks.