The latest figures show that the rate of house-price inflation has accelerated. The median price of a home in the year to January was €389,986News in 90 seconds - March 19The median price of a dwelling purchased in the year to January was €389,986. Property prices in Dublin rose by 6.1pc, and prices outside Dublin were up by 7.7pc compared with January 2025. “The extent of house-price inflation in many rural areas continues to frustrate and cause despair for many locals as they are being increasingly priced out of their home towns and villages. The F45 Eircode, which takes in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, had the least expensive price of €153,000.

A huge new town is set to be built - featuring 20,000 homes as well as hotels, shops and schools as part of efforts to tackle Britain's housing crisis. The Barking Riverside project in east London has been given the green light, including 4,000 new properties earmarked for affordable housing - with 50,000 people potentially housed across the new development. 'The 4,000 affordable homes being delivered represent an opportunity for households to come off the housing waiting list and for local families to take their first step on the property ladder.' L&Q's group chief executive Fiona Fletcher-Smith said: 'Delivering well-designed affordable homes and community infrastructure at scale at Barking Riverside represents our long-term plans to tackle the housing crisis in London. This would see a total of only 1.3 million new homes across the entire UK from this year to 2029/30, the watchdog estimated.

Liman got into UK hiding in fridge and landed coke-dealer job from TikTok advertNow Liman Demiri faces deportationView Image Liman Demiri is facing deportation after being sentenced for trying to evade police officers and drug dealing. (Image: Staffordshire Police)A 26-year-old man who came to the UK in a fridge on the back of a lorry is facing deportation. Liman Demiri had no driving licence or insurance when he was spotted dealing drugs from his Seat Leon last October. The driver was the defendant, he had no driving licence or insurance. You applied for work without the right to do so and have indicated you intend to return to work without the right to do so.

Xavi Simons scores twice as Tottenham win but bow out of Champions LeagueBy George Sessions, Press AssociationTottenham bowed out of the Champions League but only after a rip-roaring last-16 second leg with Atletico Madrid where Xavi Simons’ brace helped them to a first home victory in two months. Spurs had lurched from one crisis to another in 2026 and a shambolic 5-2 loss in Madrid last week left Igor Tudor on the brink, but a spirited 1-1 draw at Liverpool restored belief and the north London club clawed back more pride on Wednesday despite a 7-5 aggregate defeat. Randal Kolo Muani’s 30th-minute opener gave Tottenham a glimmer of hope before Julian Alvarez levelled early in the second half for Atletico. Simons replied immediately to increase optimism, but David Hancko’s 75th-minute equaliser virtually put the tie to bed. There was still time for Simons to score a spot-kick in stoppage time to end Spurs’ eight-match winless run with a 3-2 victory and extend an unbeaten home record in Europe to 25 matches, but all eyes now turn to Premier League survival and Sunday’s crucial visit of Nottingham Forest.

Her effort was allowed to sail unchallenged into the back of the net as the Celtic defence slept. It means that Celtic remain seven points off the top with Hearts the biggest beneficiaries – they are now just four points off the top. Eva Olid’s Hearts could yet do what Hibs done last season and take the title while everyone expects their challenge to drop off. They host City this Sunday afternoon in a game they need to take something from to sustain their title challenge. All the signs point to another final day of drama in the SWPL title race.

Two further men are due to appear in court this morning in relation to an alleged extreme-right terror plot to bomb a mosque in Galway. They were arrested this morning in Limerick and Laois by detectives from the Special Detective Unit, the Garda’s anti-terrorism section. It brings to four the number of people charged in Ireland in connection with the cross-border case, which involved the Police Federation of Northern Ireland. Two men, one from the North and the other from the South, have already appeared before the courts in Ireland and charged. The statement said: “Two other males currently before the courts, will be further charged in connection with this investigation, also before Portlaoise District Court this morning.

Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarter-finalsBy Carl Markham, Press AssociationLiverpool finally found a performance befitting their proud European history when they needed it the most to book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 4-0 victory at home to Galatasaray. Arne Slot’s side overturned a one-goal first-leg deficit and provided a stirring response to their growing number of critics. After a stuttering season of torpor and frustration, this was a high-energy performance more akin to the days of head coach Slot’s predecessor Jurgen Klopp. But three goals inside 11 minutes from Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and, eventually, Salah – becoming the first African player to score 50 Champions League goals – set up a meeting with holders Paris St Germain, who a year ago eliminated Liverpool on penalties. It was just the boost Salah needed and when his powerful half-volley was batted away, Gravenberch bounced in the rebound.

Bill creating single authority to manage the River Shannon "dead in the water"The Government has this week confirmed to an Offaly TD that its proposed bill to create a single authority for managing the River Shannon is "no longer" a priority. The River Shannon Management Body Bill was previously included on the Government's priority list for drafting in light of calls to establish a single authority to manage Ireland's longest river. The Minister's response went on to say: "I am working closely with the Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Coordination Working Group to progress existing planned actions and to identify further possible solutions to mitigate flood risk on the River Shannon. The Minister said he would "continue to work to progress existing measures, and to identify further measures, to mitigate flood risk" on the River Shannon. The response was criticised by Deputy Nolan, who said it had been clear to her for some time that the bill to establish a single Shannon authority was going nowhere.

Temperatures are set to climb up to the high teens as Met Éireann says dry weather and sunshine are expected for the day. Thursday started dry and sunny, with daytime temperatures expected to sit between 13C and 17C. More dry, long, clear spells are set for Friday night, with lows of 0C to 4C, with more mist and fog expected. Saturday then will see the fog clear in most areas through the morning, although it may linger near some coasts. It will remain dry on Saturday night, with clear spells, similar to the conditions from the previous night.

There is always something different going on, and for many people that keeps the interest and passion for what they do.”Tara Farrell, CEO of Longford Women’s Link. Tara is also the chairperson of Irish Rural Link and former Chair of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. It was there that I really saw the difference that organisations can make in communities.”Being from a rural community herself in Roscommon, a passion for rural development and community was always there, signposting a career direction above all others. Guided by a fundamental purpose of providing a space for Longford women to ‘develop their voice’ in order to address the complex issues that they and their families were dealing with. In 1999, a small centre was established on New Street, Longford Town, offering Women’s Education and Training, Counselling, and Domestic Violence support.

Steffie Davies, 32, was found dead by paramedics who were called to her home in Wrexham, North Wales, in May 2023, Mold Crown Court heard on Wednesday. "Instead she was left to fade into insignificance in the most inhumane way possible. Mrs Davies could be heard crying in the call, in which she told an operator her daughter was "cold" and "like a skeleton". ‌Maria Masselis, defending Mrs Davies, said: "The defendant's plea is a public acknowledgement that she failed her daughter in terms of providing adequate care. The court heard the couple had been together for 34 years and had three children, as well as an 18-month-old grandchild they were in contact with.

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a collision that closed the South Mall in Cork city on Thursday morning. Gardaí, paramedics, and units from Cork City Fire Service attended the scene at the corner of South Mall and Morrison Street at around 8am following a collision involving a motorbike.

The Government has announced that passport application fees will increase from April 8. Under the plans, which are subject to approval by Parliament, the cost of a standard online application will go up from £94.50 to £102 for adults. The Government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications. People can make an online application for a UK passport here. In 2025, where no further information was required, 99.7% of standard applications from the UK were processed within three weeks.

Forward Azaz pounced on a quickly taken throw-in during the first half to slam home the only goal of the match at St Mary’s. A cagey start was punctuated by a pair of strong saves at either end by Peretz and then Vladan Kovacevic. Southampton’s Israeli goalkeeper Peretz smartly got down to his right to deny a thumping effort from Anis Ben Slimane. It was the first goal the visitors had shipped away from Carrow Road since the end of January. Peretz was forced into another save 12 minutes into the second half when he denied a snapshot from Slimane.

A Red Crescent rescue team works next to a building that was damaged by a US/Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran. We have heard no clear or plausible reasons given for the recent attacks on Iran, which have already caused an ocean of suffering. Eamon Fitzpatrick, Strandhill Road, SligoDonald Trump’s ‘epic fury’ grows as allies turn their backs on request for helpUS president Donald Trump is sounding like an angry man with no friends. He’s looking for help from allies in his war with Iran, but so far none has been offered. This operation in Iran is called Epic Fury, but given his isolation, one wonders is epic fury a better description of Donald Trump himself?