The worst performer was Cavan-based insulation specialist Kingspan, which finished the day down 3.25 per cent. The dips were less pronounced for the financial names, but they too finished in the red with AIB and Bank of Ireland down 0.2 per cent and 8 basis points respectively. Meanwhile, budget airline Ryanair suffered a drop of 0.7 per cent, while food giant Kerry Group sank 0.3 per cent. Meanwhile, Intel shares and AMD gained about 5.5 per cent each after KeyBanc upgraded both the chipmakers’ shares to “overweight”. Delta Air Lines shares fell 2.4 per cent as the mid-point of its 2026 profit forecast fell short of analysts’ expectations.

The death has occurred of renowned Cork singer, educator and raconteur Seán Ó Sé, who has died three days shy of his 90th birthday. Read More Seán Ó Sé obituary: A remarkable singer best known for An Poc Ar BuileA gifted tenor, he came to prominence as a singer in the 1960s with Seán Ó Riada's group Ceoltóirí Chualann, and he went on to tour internationally with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Growing up in an all-Irish-speaking home, he didn’t utter his first word of English until he went to school at the age of six. “My mother was a native Irish speaker from Ballingeary and my father’s people Gaelic leaguers from Adrigole with ‘learned-Irish’,” he told The Echo last year. Predeceased last year by his wife Eileen, Mr Ó Sé is survived by their children Áine, Con and Íde.

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies rubbed salt in the wound for Adam Peaty's family as she gushed over his wedding to Holly Ramsay as 'the best of the century'. And Sara - who is an investor in Adam's business, competitive swimming organisation AP Race, wasted no time in gushing over the nuptials as the 'wedding of the century,' despite Adam's family being snubbed from the invite list. She had told Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam 'have cut my heart out'. Meanwhile, Adam's 73–year–old great–aunt Janet, who was also left out of the wedding, told The Mail on Sunday: 'I just feel so sorry for Caroline. Adam meanwhile has made a huge statement about his future family ties by changing his name on social media to Adam Ramsay Peaty.

Sinn Féin has defended the attendance of two party members at the inauguration of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in 2019. Photograph: GettyThe attendance of two senior Sinn Féin members at the 2019 inauguration of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro has been defended by the party. US forces captured Mr Maduro along with his wife Cilia Flores in a military operation earlier this month. Mr Maduro had been elected twice previously, in 2012 and 2018, having succeeded long-time socialist president Hugo Chávez. Mr Carthy confirmed that Sinn Féin had previously raised concerns about the actions of the Maduro regime.

Today, Australian-based company AirlineRatings.com has published its ranking of the world's safest airlines for 2026. In a list of the 25 safest long-haul airlines worldwide, Etihad ranked in first place with Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar and Emirates rounding off the top five. Last year, Ireland's Ryanair ranked as the third safest low-cost airline. EasyJet was ranked the fourth safest low-cost airline in 2025, dropping to fifth place this year. Fiji Airways Source: AirlineRatings.com AdvertisementTOP 25 SAFEST LOW-COST AIRLINES FOR 2026 1.

Martin O'Neill has told Celtic fans the club are "really trying" to secure his first January signing amid fears Jota is likely to remain sidelined until the summer. O'Neill began his second spell this season as interim boss with a 4-0 win over Dundee United at the weekend and is looking to add to his squad. The 73-year-old has "discarded" some suggested targets but says the club are "relatively close" to bolstering their numbers. "I think I'm trying to do that, and then I obviously have the other things to deal with, the clubs and then the players themselves. "If I, myself, had a bit more preparation for it, then I maybe could have worked a bit more quickly."

‘People thought it was a joke’ – Irish guide says Greenlanders are worried about Trump plans‘It’s very hurtful,’ says Limerick man who has been a tour guide there for 15 years and has many local friendsNeil McMahon compared remote parts of Greenland to the Aran Islands, Donegal and KerryAdrianna Wrona Yesterday at 06:30An Irishman who has been giving guided tours in Greenland for 15 years has said its people are “totally opposed” to American aggression after Donald Trump claimed the US would get the territory “one way or the other”.

The ongoing absence of “basic risk management and controls” at GAA club grounds has cost the association €15m in personal injury claims over the past five years. Of the €15m paid out over the past five years, €10m relates to non-GAA activity such as a claimant sustaining an injury while playing five-a-side soccer on GAA property. The ability of GAA clubs to defend claims taken against them has been “historically limited” due to a lack of record keeping and available documentation. Costs could rise furtherThe €3m annual cost of personal injury claims is in danger of further increasing as GAA units continue to move towards community-based organisations by developing walkways and encouraging more members of the public onto their grounds. “The highest number of personal injury claims pursued continue to arise from claims which could have been avoided or minimised if clubs and counties had adopted very basic risk management and controls,” he noted.

He was airlifted to hospital in Dublin and survived the fall, but suffered life-changing injuries. “However, since the day I was injured and was airlifted to a hospital in Dublin, this place that I love has felt a million miles away. The club organised the fundraising tractor run to help him cover spiralling medical and accommodation costs. “Since arriving in West Cork, many of the most inspiring and influential people in my life have been former players here,” he wrote. Some of the greatest days of my life were wearing the Skibbereen rugby jersey, and I have formed life-long friendships throughout that time.

The report comes after the Scottish Government delayed plans to consult on the future of inshore marine management until after the 2026 election. The research examined the economic impact of four different fishing methods (diving, creeling, trawling and dredging) in Argyll, which is home to some of Scotland’s most valuable inshore fisheries. For scallops, the impact was even more pronounced, with a tonne of hand-dived scallops generating four times the revenue of the equivalent produced by dredging (£3,113 GVA per tonne for hand-dived scallops, compared to £849 for those caught by dredging). Read more:Open Seas have now warned that Scottish Government inaction continues to put the low-impact fishing industry at risk. More vital habitats lost to destructive fishing methods, more pressure on the businesses which do fish responsibly, and more uncertainty for local communities.

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, has rejected allegations that he lied to Congress about the Fed's renovations. “This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings,” Powell said. Donald Trump introducing Jerome Powell as his nominee to chair the Federal Reserve in 2017. “I know chairman Powell pretty well,” said John Kennedy, the Republican senator from Louisiana, on Monday. Donald Trump has clashed with US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell over the cost of renovations to the central bank’s headquarters.

Under the new proposals, most tax brackets will be frozen, while the basic and intermediate rates will increase by 7.4%, pushing some into lower tax brackets and keeping others from paying more. But she said the package of support, including tax and social security, was worth about £480 a year. A private jet tax will also be mulled over in the coming years, Ms Robison saying those who use the aircraft will “pay and pay a fair share for that privilege”. On council tax, the Finance Secretary claimed funding for local government was increasing by 2% in real terms, as she urged councils against large increases in levies. “Decisions on council tax rates will, of course, be taken locally, however, this is a reasonable deal and given the cost-of-living pressures that we all recognise, I urge local authorities to translate the settlement into reasonable decisions on council tax,” she said.

Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileAll-Westmeath semi-final as TG4 live stream National Elite Boxing ChampionshipsAn all-Westmeath semi-final will feature this Friday in the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) National Elite Championships, which will be live-streamed by TG4. TG4, in collaboration with Nemeton Productions, bring a proven track record in broadcasting amateur boxing, having most recently streamed the 2021, 2023 and 2024 Elite Championships, and simulcast the 2019 Elite Championship finals. At men’s 50kg, multiple European U23 medallist and reigning Ulster Elite champion Louis Rooney (Star BC, Belfast) meets multiple-time Elite champion Sean Mari (Monkstown BC, Dublin). Cian Cramer (Cabra BC, Dublin) will contest Dublin derby against DCU BC’s Terry McEntee at 70kg. Jon is the reigning Ulster Elite champ, and was the 2025 National Elite champ at 71kg.

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Cadbury has partnered with the Isthmian League club at its grassroots training pitch in London, where two pitches have been transformed into giant 'Made to Share' bars. “I loved meeting all the young guys at Cray Wanderers F.C,” he said. Building on its successful debut, this year's returning 'Made to Share' range features twelve brand-new, amusing on-pack scenarios. Cadbury’s Jessica Inzani said: "We're absolutely thrilled to bring back our limited edition ‘Made to Share’ bars in 2026 with a whole host of new sharable designs. showcases how we want to celebrate those unsung heroes – on and off the pitch.”The new rang of sharing bars is rolling out onto shelves in major retailers and convenience stores nationwide from now.