Taoiseach Micheál Martin with US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office on St Patrick's Day. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesOpposition parties have strongly criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin over his failure to “call out” US president Donald Trump’s foreign policy during the St Patrick’s Day meeting in the Oval Office. Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended migration in Europe and UK prime minister Keir Starmer in a meeting with US president Donald Trump. “[Martin] did not represent the views of the Irish people, who are appalled at Trump’s lawless and belligerent presidency,” she said. Both strongly criticised the Taoiseach for saying Trump is “doing his bit” for peace in the Middle East.

Rayan Cherki hit a snap-shot straight at Thibaut Courtois, Courtois produced a brilliant save from a Rodri thunderbolt and Dean Huijsen blocked a shot from Tijjani Reijnders. Haaland thought he had scored with a close-range shot but Courtois, again, produced a stunning save. This could be the last time Pep Guardiola manages Manchester City in the Champions LeagueAmid the chaos, Guardiola was booked for dissent. City kept pressing for a second, a goal that would at least give them victory on the night. Kylian Mbappe, who had been missing through injury in the first leg, came on for a cameo and was booked.

Taoiseach donned Irish and European colours, while robustly defending Keir Starmer, at traditional St Patrick’s Day meetingAlmost 40 minutes on the button, and just six of those were from the Taoiseach. Despite his best efforts to interject and direct the face-to-face in the Oval Office to the Irish media’s side of the room, this was Trump 101, with everything from Iran to China to windmills on the US president's hit list.

He's stepped up impressively and can add a Champions League stunner to his memorable moments this year. ‌Flying the flag for EnglandAll that talk of the Premier League dominating Europe has quickly dried and come the end of Tuesday two had gone with only one remaining. Arsenal marched on as Manchester City and Chelsea both saw their Champions League hopes ended for at least another 12 months. But the Gunners are much more than a team who rely solely on deliveries into the box as Eze and Rice proved. Arsenal hold a huge advantage over Pep Guardiola's men in the Premier League and beating them on Sunday could be the final nail in their coffin - and the first part of an unprecedented quadruple.

Morrisons confirms major car park rule change for all supermarket shoppers this MarchThe supermarket has explained what the car park changes are and how customers who take advantage will benefit from themView Image Morrisons has announced a major change in its car parks (Image: Liverpool Echo)Morrisons has made a major change to its car parks, which will provide a money saving boost for certain drivers. The new change came into effect over the weekend, with EV drivers earning 5 More Points for every £1 spent, redeemable at any Morrisons supermarket. ‌Martin Symes, EV Director at MFG, added: "We are delighted to partner with Morrisons to reward our EV Power customers with Morrisons More Points. This collaboration is another step forward in our commitment to creating a seamless, customer-focused EV charging experience." According to Zapmap, there are more than 1.8 million EV drivers on UK roads as these kinds of vehicles become increasingly popular.

PTSB shares rose on mounting hopes of a competitive second round of bidding for the bank. DublinThe Iseq All-Share index lost 0.7 per cent to 12,252.18, amid thin trading volumes as many local investors enjoyed St Patrick’s Day. Elsewhere in the sector, AIB added 0.5 per cent to €8.95, while Bank of Ireland dipped 0.9 per cent to €15.34. The energy sector rose ​1.8 per cent, trading at a record high. Fraport said it expects a slight rise in 2026 earnings, sending the shares of the airport operator almost 6 per cent higher.

All of a sudden there was this amazing middle-class emerging.”After that first visit to Cuba, McNiff returned to New York where she was raised by two Irish parents from Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim. McNiff says there has been a gradual deterioration in recent years, with increasing blackouts across the country. When Cubans require treatment for prostate cancer, the medication is often purchased for thousands of dollars in Miami and flown to Cuba. Kneecap aid convoyBelfast rap trio Kneecap announced this month that they are joining an international 'Nuesta América' aid convoy to Cuba. The 13-hour time difference and the frequent blackouts in Cuba made video calls difficult for the young couple.

Champions League: Chelsea 0 Paris Saint-Germain 3 (PSG win 8-2 on aggregate)Chelsea were given a Champions League lesson in their own back yard as the 2025 winners showed they have lost none of last season's sparkle. Perhaps Chelsea need to go back to cheating if they are to win this competition again. Chelsea beat the French champions 3-0 in the Club World Cup final in July but a repeat was never on the cards. The Champions League debutant got to the ball first but a disastrous touch allowed the Georgian to slip goal-side for a simple finish. Sarr was replaced by Josh Acheampong for a second half that saw Chelsea try to be as proactive as possible, with Pedro curling a decent effort wide from 15 yards.

The new floodlights installed in Croke Park will improve energy efficiency in the set by over 50%. The stadium’s sustainability report explains the €2 million investment last year will reduce electricity demand at the same time enhance lighting performance at the venue. All electricity in Croke Park is now provided from certified renewable energy sources making it 100% green electricity powered. It is the intention of Croke Park to source 85% of all produce from Ireland with 70% grown or produced within a 50-mile radius while reducing food-related packaging. Croke Park footprint including fan travel represents 95% of overall emissions and the stadium's authorities recognise the “critical importance of influence travel behaviours as part of our long-term decarbonisation strategy”.

Growing concerns surrounding the rising cost of energy and its impact on young people living and working in rural Ireland have been raised by Macra na Feirme. The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a significant burden on young farmers. Rising petrol and diesel costs are therefore having a direct and unavoidable impact on their daily lives." Macra national president Josephine O’Neill said the combined rise in fuel costs was creating real challenges for Ireland's rural youth and called for immediate action from the Government to ease the pressure. This unexpected and significant rise in fuel costs will further stretch already tight budgets.

AC Milan are looking at Troy Parrott for the summer, with the Irish international understood to be available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar. The 24-year-old is looking to make the next step in his career after a sensational season so far, where he has hit 39 goals in 44 games in all competitions, including five in Ireland's crucial two group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Vinicius Jr gesture to Man City fans spotted after red card and Real Madrid goalVinicius Junior poked fun at Manchester City fans after putting Real Madrid in front on the night at the Etihad, with the Premier League side set to exit the Champions LeagueView 2 Images Vinicius Junior scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior celebrated his goal against Manchester City with a jibe to the home fans inside the Etihad Stadium. ‌How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid for free on TV in the Champions League READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE! Follow our Manchester City Mirror Football Facebook pageClaims for a penalty were initially silenced when the linesman's flag went up to deem Vinicius offside. After running over to the travelling fans, the Brazilian turned to the City fans and seemed to celebrate by acting 'cry cry'. View 2 Images Vinicius Junior put Real Madrid 1-0 up against Manchester City (Image: Getty Images)‌The forward was heavily booed by the home supporters after scoring and had been jeered earlier in the contest.

It was Senny Mayulu who inflicted more pain on the hosts with a third in the second half as the Blues limped out of Europe at the Round of 16 stage. The reigning European champions went direct and Kvaratskhelia got the better of Mamadou Sarr, who let the ball squirm underneath him. But to win any Champions League tie by SIX goals is quite the feat. 3) James absence feltReece James was the big absentee for Chelsea, their captain suffering with a hamstring injury. And the mood had not improved an hour or so later when the curtain was officially brought down on Chelsea's Champions League campaign.

One of the engines featured in the race, Dublin & South Eastern Railway engine No 18, later renumbered No 444, on a Wexford-bound cattle train passing through Glenageary, Co Dublin, in September 1939. The GSW closely guarded the region’s valuable bovine workings and were running 30-wagon cattle trains three times a week to Dublin. By 1910, competition between them had grown so fierce that a race was organised to determine which one should exclusively run the services. By the time the DSE crew and 18 arrived, Cuckoo and Kavanagh had already shunted their wagons away into the Dublin yard. It later starred in 1979’s The First Great Train Robbery, along with Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland and sister engine No 186.

In the end there was only a light drizzle to rain on Cork’s 124th St Patrick’s Day parade and by the time it fell, the two-hour show was almost over. With more than 60 community groups involved, the parade was a multicultural celebration of community, friendship, and a Cork that tries to live up to the promised hundred thousand welcomes. Clara, who recently moved to Cork with her family from North Carolina, gets a front row view of her first St Patrick’s day parade in Cork city. Members of the Defence Forces march through the streets of Cork city during the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Performers from the Cork Puppetry Company entertain the crowds during the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork.