See inside Ireland’s newest five-star hotel in Galway ahead of May openingThe Hawthorn by Galway Bay is a €60m development bringing together luxury hospitality, championship golf and a destination-level spaInside Galway’s newest luxury hotel set to shake up the Irish five-star marketMolly Cantwell Today at 16:00The luxury hotel scene in Ireland is set for a shake-up this May, when Ireland’s newest five-star hotel located in Oranmore, Galway, opens its doors.

March 20, 2026 21:01 UTC

Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery group is based at the bottom of Horgan’s Quay. David Varian briefing fellow volunteers inside the Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery base on Horgan’s Quay. Dinny Kiely has been with the Search and Recovery Group for nearly 25 years, since its inception in 2001. Firefighters by day and volunteers by night, Eoghan Cahill and Ben O’Flynn prepare a search boat at the Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery base. Picture: Chani AndersonCustom dry suits hang ready for use inside the Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery base on Horgan’s Quay.

March 20, 2026 21:00 UTC

But there is something more than that about Dolores Keane, as though her voice entered the groundwater of my being and circulates there still. For me, Dolores Keane is the sound of that moment where change and continuity overlapped. Running through this “world music” sound, its dominant strain that gives it structure and meaning, is the unmistakeable current of Caherlistrane. It would be more accurate to say that the old world was still alive and kicking, while a new world was already flourishing. Ireland has experienced it twice, and for me Dolores Keane will forever be the sound of the second time.

March 20, 2026 20:55 UTC

Niall Horan dodged Amanda Holden's question as she asked if he plans to propose to his girlfriend Amelia Woolley. Niall recently announced he is releasing his fourth studio album, Dinner Party - and the entire album is about Amelia. Joining Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Friday, Niall shared how the album was inspired by the night he and Amelia met at a dinner party. But he became cagey when Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda asked if he has plans to propose to Amelia anytime soon. 'No, I'm just saying just think about it,' Amanda said, with Jamie jumping in to ask: 'Amanda is saying should she buy a hat?'

March 20, 2026 20:53 UTC

Chupi Sweetman, founder of Chupi Jewellery, discusses dealing with the volatility of the gold and diamond markets on the Better with Money podcast

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While the biggest jeers of the night were reserved for Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock, whose every throw was booed as his miserable Premier League form continued, Littler also drew the ire of the crowd. “In the first game against (Stephen) Bunting I didn’t give anything to the fans, I didn’t give any reaction and got the job done. But asked what was going through his mind when trailing 5-0 to Price, Littler said: “I’m out the game, I’m gone. “It’s not going to plan with Josh but he definitely deserves to be here,” Littler added. “Hopefully Josh can get a grip off the format and the Premier League very soon.”

March 20, 2026 20:50 UTC

Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty ImagesChildren and young people face a “truly toxic online landscape” due to the mix of certain features of social media apps, algorithms and the ubiquity of smartphones, doctors have warned. Prof Matthew Sadlier, vice-president and chair of the consultants’ committee of the medical organisation, said social media apps offer easy access to unconnected users, including children. “We are living in an age of almost non-existent social media regulation, which has created a truly toxic online landscape. “It is ironic that, having been marketed as useful, positive platforms to stay connected with friends and family, social media apps are exposing young people to a wide range of harms including addictive algorithms, sexual violence and gambling,” Sadlier added. “The Government must act to safeguard people from this type of content by introducing far stricter online regulation.

March 20, 2026 20:45 UTC

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has been hit with a discrimination complaint alleging it failed to inform a blind woman her home will be demolished to make way for MetroLink. Residents of 25-36 Townsend Street in Dublin received information packs from TII last Thursday advising them Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) had been issued in respect of their homes. received an information pack from TII regarding a CPO that had been issued for the purchase of our homes. I did not receive an information pack or any communication whatsoever from TII,” she said. “MetroLink is currently in the process of issuing thousands of information packs to impacted residents, with staggered distribution taking place this week and next,” he added.

March 20, 2026 20:38 UTC

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March 20, 2026 20:36 UTC

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March 20, 2026 20:34 UTC

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has not ruled out taking Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman to the World Cup. Sixteen-year-old Dowman was not included in the huge 35-man squad Tuchel unveiled on Friday for the forthcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley. But the England boss says he will not close the door on including Dowman for the World Cup in America if he accelerates his rapid progress at Arsenal between now and the summer. ‘I keep the door open for anyone with any age,’ Tuchel said at Wembley. Tuchel said last night they already know who they are but suggested his plans could change if players impress him.

March 20, 2026 20:34 UTC

He was also a rear (or tail) gunner, the most dangerous job on a plane. The 101 Squadron, meanwhile, was specially equipped bombing teams that doubled up as intelligence gatherers. But if the aircraft in general were a target, rear gunners were especially so. “Tail-end Charlies”, as rear gunners were known, had to be small to fit their cramped quarters. As a veteran of 101 Squadron, O’Dwyer would surely have been the only member of an elite unit to reach a 101st birthday.

March 20, 2026 20:30 UTC

Liverpool hit with Alisson injury blow as replacement decision made for BrightonLiverpool face Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime with Arne Slot set to be without a key playerView 2 Images Liverpool have been hit by a big Alisson injury blow before the Premier League clash against Brighton (Image: (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))Alisson Becker will be absent from Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Brighton and Hove Albion with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to deputise between the posts. The Brazilian shot-stopper missed the 1-0 Champions League loss at Galatasaray last Tuesday (March 10) due to what was characterised as a minor muscle problem. ‌However, he made his comeback for the 1-1 Premier League stalemate at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. He then featured again on Wednesday as Liverpool overturned their first-leg loss to thrash the Turkish outfit 4-0 at Anfield and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals. The previous two complete Premier League campaigns have witnessed him sitting out 20 matches in total, with Caoimhin Kelleher filling in during those periods.

March 20, 2026 20:28 UTC

Gerry Adams was not in court on Friday as the case was discontinued (Jonathan Brady/PA)Mr Adams told the court in London he had “no involvement whatsoever” in the bombings and was never a member of the Provisional IRA, with his lawyers claiming the case should be thrown out as an abuse of the court system. Anne Studd KC told the court a “jigsaw” of evidence from those who knew Mr Adams and those who knew of him would prove the case against him. But during his evidence, Mr Adams said he “categorically” denied the claims and “had no involvement in or advance knowledge of” the bombings. After a delay to the start of proceedings on Friday, Ms Studd told the court the case would be discontinued after “proceedings developed overnight”. She continued that the development was “related” to the argument around whether the claim was an “abuse of process”.

March 20, 2026 20:15 UTC

Jose Mourinho posts heartbreaking tribute after death of ex-Chelsea and Man Utd coachJose Mourinho worked alongside goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United, with the pair enjoying great successView 2 Images Jose Mourinho worked alongside Silvino Louro for years (Image: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)Jose Mourinho has posted an emotional tribute to Silvino Louro after his long-time associate sadly passed away aged 67. Louro worked as a goalkeeping coach under Mourinho's management and there was an outpouring of tributes after news of his death broke on Thursday night. ‌He was a regular fixture on the bench alongside Mourinho during his stints at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United. In the Mourinho family you are loved and you'll stay alive. Chelsea added: “Everyone at Chelsea FC is deeply saddened by the passing of our former goalkeeping coach, Silvino Louro.

March 20, 2026 20:11 UTC