A disciplinary appeals body has temporarily agreed not to take any further steps in reviewing the dismissal of Enoch Burke from Wilson’s Hospital School. Mr Burke sought a temporary injunction in relation to the DAP hearing over his “purported dismissal”. Mr Lyons said the postponement was due to the litigation Mr Burke had pursued. The judge repeatedly asked Mr Burke not to “shout over” her and also asked members of his family not to interrupt proceedings. Mr Burke said: “Not as I see it.”He added that he would not be in prison “if things were done right”.

MARION Devane, Manager Tuam Mart, which has organised a bus to the rally on Saturday. Photo: Ray RyanThousands to attend protest against Mercosur dealA SUCKLER farmer, agricultural contractor and Galway County Councillor has encouraged farmers and rural businesses to support the rally in Athlone on Saturday against the EU-Mercosur free trade deal which could cost the Irish economy as much as €130million per year. A bus will depart from Tuam Mart on Saturday morning for the protest, which is expected to draw thousands of farmers from across the country to Athlone. A tractor and truck cavalcade will congregate at the Monksland exit of the motorway on the outskirts of Athlone at 11am, before the protest reaches its focal point at the TUS Midlands campus. Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway Michael Fitzmaurice have led the calls for Saturday’s protest on the proposed trade deal, a deal that Glenamaddy Cllr Peter Keaveney has said is “toxic” and “decimating to the Irish beef industry.”

Homes up for sale are being “snapped up quickly” as the housing market remains very tight even with inflation slowing, a new report has suggested. County-by-county breakdown of the annual percentage change in median asking prices for homes in the final three months of 2025. Image: MyHomeHowever, a typical property is still being sold for 7.4% above asking price, which is “high by historical standards” but down from the 8.6% peak in mid-2025. Bank of Ireland chief economist and MyHome report author Conall Mac Coille. “This illustrates the lack of ‘chains’ in the housing market — where it is necessary for movers to sell their own home before buying another — remains an impediment to housing market liquidity.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has initiated an immediate review into the Ashes defeat, with chief executive Richard Gould promising “necessary changes over the coming months”. He also suggested that the work of the core leadership group – notably managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum – would be placed under the microscope. Gould said: “This Ashes tour began with significant hope and anticipation, and it is therefore deeply disappointing that we have been unable to fulfil our ambition of winning the Ashes in Australia. “The men’s team now moves on to Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins in February, and we will implement the necessary changes over the coming months. “We are grateful for the courtesy and hospitality shown to us by Cricket Australia throughout the tour.

Around the continent and back to Croke Park. 42-year-old Eoin Bradley has seen the sights and football stadiums of Europe since his last spin down the road to line out in Croke Park 13 years ago. As he returns to Croke Park this Sunday for the intermediate club decider against An Ghaeltacht, he remembers one particular inter-county visit where he double-jobbed the same day. “I played for Glenavon on the Saturday at 3pm and we were playing at 7pm that night in Croke Park. As well as Glenullin, he’s player-manager with local side Kilrea.

Offaly captain Lee Pearson solos away from Meath's Oisín Martin when the sides clashed in the O'Byrne Cup quarter-final in Gracefield last night (Wednesday). Hayes proves the difference as Offaly overcome MeathOffaly 2-13 Meath 0-15By Kevin EganOffaly’s approach to last night’s Dioralyte O’Byrne Cup fixture in Gracefield was the traditional one. In the second half, they did a lot more than break even in the fight for kickout ball, and Offaly’s traditional failing of trying to compete in the air resurfaced. Scorers - Offaly: J Hayes 1-4 (1tpf); C Egan 1-0; C Murphy 0-3; K O’Neill 0-2 (1f); R Egan, E Sawyer, J Bryant (f), D McDaid 0-1 each. Offaly - Seán O’Toole; Ed Cullen, Lee Pearson, Daire McDaid; Shane O’Toole Greene, Jordan Hayes, Rory Egan; Jack McEvoy, Aaron Leavy; Ciarán Murphy, Keith O’Neill, Marcas Dalton; Eoin Sawyer, Diarmuid Egan, Cormac Egan.

Who will be Manchester United's next manager? That's the question which the Red Devils are seemingly no closer to answering three days after sacking Ruben Amorim. On the other side of town, Manchester City are weighing up a bid for Marc Guehi, who was poised to join Liverpool in the last transfer window until the £35million deal collapsed at the eleventh hour. Firstly, though, City are expected to complete Antoine Semenyo's arrival from Bournemouth by paying his £65m release clause. Scroll down as Mirror Football brings you the latest transfer news throughout Thursday...

RIP.ie invites Ireland to walk in memory of loved ones for 20th anniversaryRIP.ie is inviting people across Ireland and beyond to walk 20 kilometres, at their own pace and in their own time, in memory of someone special. The initiative, being fronted by broadcaster and wellness advocate Síle Seoige, marks the 20th anniversary of RIP.ie, which has become a central part of Irish life and society, where people come together to pay respects, share condolences, and honour loved ones. The RIP.ie Remembers Walk is a beautiful way to honour those we’ve lost while supporting others who are navigating their own journey through grief. For two decades, families have come to the site to honour loved ones and find connection during difficult times. "The idea for the RIP.ie Remembers Walk came from something simple and meaningful — walking.

Ireland’s decision to vote against the Mercosur trade agreement has been welcomed by a Cork TD who said the proposed deal threatens Irish farmers and undermines climate action. It was confirmed on Thursday, January 8 that Ireland is to vote against the controversial Mercosur trade deal. Speaking in Shanghai, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed Ireland will vote no to the deal. “It is right that Government has confirmed Ireland will vote against the Mercosur deal, but this decision has come far too late in the day. Ireland must continue to oppose the Mercosur deal in every level and push instead for trade agreements that protect farmers, uphold high standards and align with climate action,” he added.

Plans for a major development at a derelict building in Castlerea are set to be lodged shortly, according to a local councillor. Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said that the development would consist of the refurbishment of the derelict Hanly Hall on Patrick Street along with a large extension to the rear of the building. "We spent our youth playing badminton and snooker in the Hanly Hall with many happy memories. In 2024, the Brothers of Charity services had developed plans to refurbish and convert Hanly Hall into day services or a micro enterprise/office space. Built in 1908, Hanly Hall originally served as a national school.

Four southern counties – Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford – will be the most affected by the storm, with warnings in place from midday until 8pm today. Met Éireann forecaster Rebecca Cantwell said Storm Goretti is going to move eastwards across the south of Ireland today. “We’ve got a warning out for that for southern counties, so Kerry across to Wexford. “There will be rainfall associated with the storm, but it is going to be heaviest along those southern counties,” Ms Cantwell said. Some of those over higher ground may turn into sleet, but generally we’re looking at rain showers in most other areas.

The value of goods imported by Ireland from the Occupied Palestinian Territories rose to over €396,000 in the first nine months of 2025. It comes as pressure continues to mount on the Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill, following repeated failures to pass legislation last year. While then-foreign affairs and trade minister Simon Harris brought legislation to Cabinet last June that would ban imports from the Occupied Palestinian Territories, this has yet to be progressed. New figures provided to Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Barry Ward, now show imports from the Occupied Palestinian Territories to Ireland increased in the first nine months of 2025. Irish exports to the Occupied Territories have, however, been in continuous decline.

Revealed: Counties worst hit by flu over festive period as hospitals grapple with spike in winter virusesThere were 286 patients on trolleys in emergency departments yesterdayCounties worst hit by flu over Christmas period as hospitals struggle with trolley crisisEilish O'Regan Today at 06:30Christmas and New Year’s celebrations were put on hold for thousands of people laid low by flu over the festive season, as the counties worst hit by the virus have been revealed.

Declan Power: Donald Trump has done Ireland a favour by intercepting Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tankerInstead of complaining about friendly nations impinging on our ‘neutrality’, we must recognise that our security relies on co-operationRussia accuses US of ‘outright piracy’ after seizure of Venezuela oil tanker in UK-backed operationDeclan Power Today at 06:30News that the Venezuelan-Russian tanker skirting Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has been seized by US forces will have led to a sigh of relief in the corridors of Leinster House.

Included was the sale of hotel group Dalata and DCC divestmentLaw firms Arthur Cox and A&L Goodbody have topped the league table in terms of legal involvement in M&A deals linked to Irish entities during 2025. New data from the London Stock Exchange shows that the two firms were each involved in 53 deals last year. Arthur Cox advised and assisted on transactions worth a total of €6.3bn, while A&L Goodbody worked on deals valued at a total of €6.2bn, including debt.