Three teenagers and a woman in her 30s have been arrested after gardaí seized a Glock 17 handgun, €25,000 worth of cocaine and €370 cash in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €25,000, €370 in cash and a number of electronic devices “of evidential value” were also discovered. “An adult male in his late teens was arrested and has since been charged and appeared before Court,” a Garda spokesperson said. “He is remanded to appear before Court 3, Criminal Courts of Justice on January 22. The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.

Earlier in the week the White House said acquiring Greenland was a “national security priority”. “We don’t know what is coming to be honest.”When Denmark refused an offer by Trump to buy Greenland in his first term, it wasn’t the first such approach. Photograph: Alex Brandon/APDenmark rejects such claims strenuously, insisting that its recent security spending in Greenland is almost 100 billion Danish kroner (€13 billion). In Nuuk, Greenland government aides say they remain in the dark about the format or even location of further talks scheduled for next week with US secretary of state Marco Rubio. “Neither Greenland nor the Arctic are mentioned at all in the recently published US National Security Strategy,” he says.

A Dutch couple had their marriage annulled after the person officiating used a ChatGPT-generated speech that was intended to be playful but failed to meet legal requirements, according to a court ruling published this week. According to the decision, the person officiating their ceremony last April 19 asked whether they would "continue supporting each other, teasing each other and embracing each other, even when life gets difficult". But the judge found that they had not actually sworn to fulfil their marriage duties - something that is required under Dutch law. "The court understands that the date in the marriage deed is important to the man and woman, but cannot ignore what the law says." It ordered the marriage removed from the Zwolle city registry.

My younger sister worked as a travel rep in L’Estartit back in 2001 and I used the opportunity to visit and “expand my horizons”. And while I have visited different parts of Spain many times in the intervening years, it has only ever been during the beach-worshipping summer months. I could see the lights of nearby La Vall de Ribes as the mist rolled down the hills. The landscape unfurls in rich autumnal shades with the Vall de Nuria mountain resort revealing itself on the final bend. Then it was on to explore La Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park where you can find some of the most interesting volcanic landscapes in Europe.

UCD’s Smurfit School, Ireland’s biggest business school, has a “diverse student body, which is 50% international representing more than 70 countries worldwide”, according to its website. English proficiencyIn UCC, the business school has gone to great lengths to attract overseas students. The class had 120 students, of whom around a third were overseas students from China. This lecturer was moved out of the business school to a new position that is more financially advantageous to the lecturer. Aberration or glaring deficienciesThe whole episode and its aftermath was dealt with by the authorities in UCC stepping around the inconvenient elephant in the room.

One twist to this year's annual Turner exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland is the inclusion of artists who found inspiration in Turner. To mark the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth in 1775, the National Gallery exchanged its Turners with the National Galleries of Scotland. 'Quite Early One Morning, 2017' by Niall Naessens is at the Turner exhibition. Bequeathed in 1900, the Turner watercolours have been displayed every year since 1901, with the notable exception of the pandemic year of 2021 and 2025. William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy, curated by Tate in partnership with the National Gallery, runs from April 16 to July 19.

These things are tightly choreographed, and Mr Xi is no Donald Trump in terms of freewheeling or answering questions. Back at the Taoiseach's hotel, inappropriately called The Kerry, Mr Martin took part in a business dinner which hammered home Irish interests: Trade. That reality, as Mr Trump unilaterally takes control of Venezuelan oil, creates a nuance of this trip that Mr Martin had to grapple with. On multiple occasions, Mr Martin decried the Maduro regime as brutal and oppressive. Everywhere Mr Martin went, there were layers of security.

The position of Garda Deputy Commissioner is expected to be advertised as early as next week. That followed the promotion of Justin Kelly to Garda Commissioner. Acting Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary, head of Security, Strategy and Governance, is seen as a favourite for the position. Other internal candidates that might apply include Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson, head of North West Region and acting head of Dublin Region, and Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Roberts, head of Governance and Accountability. Commissioner Kelly and the chair of the Garda Board, Donal de Buitleir, are expected to be on the PAS interview panel.

The way I used to work was treating land as an extension of people’s homes, like outdoor rooms. It’s the native plants that feed larvae, and without them, everything collapses. Native plants are hardly anywhere. My life is based around trying to remind people of what Ireland and the world should look like. I’m just trying to make it work and trying to do it with integrity as much as I can.

Manchester United have been given a huge boost after Bryan Mbeumo's Cameroon were knocked out by club team-mate Noussair Mazraoui and Morocco at AFCON. Either way, Man United would have had one of their players jetting home to resume Premier League duties and it is Mbeumo who will be coming back. Man United face local rivals Man City next Saturday in the early kick-off at Old Trafford. Since the United players left for AFCON, United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim and are currently weighing up their interim options. It’s understood that Fletcher has also made a good impression since stepping up from Under-18s coach to take temporary charge.

Canaletto's work Venice, the Bucintoro at the Molo on Ascension Day, will lead Christie's Old Masters auction in New York on February 4. The Bucintoro, the official galley of the Doge and a symbol of La Serenissima, was used exclusively on Ascension Day, and the Molo is the quay beside the Doge's Palace. The spectacular celebration was a subject Canaletto returned to frequently as he brought the pomp and ceremony of the Venetian lagoon to life.

The Status of EU Protected Habitats and Species in Ireland, 2025, commonly referred to as the Article 17 Report, is published every six years. It presents a comprehensive overview of the standing of the 59 habitats and 60 species in Ireland that are granted EU protection. He described how, during his remarkable journey, he found himself following some of Ireland’s ancient pilgrim trails. A total of 75 patients were waiting more than 24 hours, of whom 14 were aged 75 and above. Mr Martin could describe it as “a real Irish success story on the world stage” without a hint of hyperbole.

Mark McHugh, Westmeath senior football manager, said a strong squad is crucial to his side's chances this season. McHugh focused on building strong Westmeath squadWestmeath senior football manager Mark McHugh was naturally pleased to secure his first competitive victory in charge on Wednesday night as his side overcame Louth in the O’Byrne Cup. Westmeath are at home to Sligo on January 25 in round, with promotion from Division 3 a definite target. “But we regrouped and we were obviously short the college boys tonight after them playing tonight and last night. We need to have boys able to come off the bench and able to finish," he added.

Aston Villa are exploring a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. Unai Emery would like an energetic midfielder who can play the number eight role and is a fan of Gallagher from his time at Chelsea. Villa held talks to sign Gallagher from Stamford Bridge before a deal was agreed with Atletico. Emery knows fresh legs can give his side that extra momentum heading into the second half of the season. The likelihood is they would offer a loan with obligation for Gallagher but Atletico have not been keen on that format so far.

Adding bell peppers to your winter meals could help stave off the newest strain of 'super flu,' experts have revealed. Kara Lydon, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor in Boston, told HuffPost: 'Red bell peppers typically come out on top in terms of overall nutritional value. The longer ripening time also increases levels of vitamins A and C in red bell peppers. A study published in the International Journal of Food Science in Nutrition found red bell peppers have up to 60 percent more vitamin C than green peppers. One cup of red bell peppers also contains just 30 calories.