Sunday night’s daily million 9pm draw saw an online player in Co Kildare scoop the top prize of €1m earning them the title of fifth National Lottery millionaire of 2026. Saturday’s lotto draw saw another online player win big after a Cork player won €1,000,500 in the special lotto plus raffle. “What a weekend it proved to be for two National Lottery online players who both won incredible prizes across two days. Saturday night’s special lotto plus raffle event saw a Cork player scoop €1,000,500,” said National Lottery spokesperson, Sarah Orr. The winning numbers in the lotto draw on Saturday, March 14 were: 03, 05, 31, 37, 42, 46 and the bonus was 17.

Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury's among UK supermarkets introducing new £13 ruleFrom April 2026, many supermarket employees across the country will see an increase in their pay packets - here are more detailsView Image A number of supermarkets have increased pay for their employees (Image: Getty Images)Major supermarkets in the UK have confirmed a new £13 pay rule to help staff members with the cost of living. ‌However, several supermarkets are implementing new £13 policies this month, paying their employees more amid ever-increasing costs of living. The Real Living Wage currently stands at £13.45. As a result, several supermarkets have decided to pay workers £13 or more. With these rates, Lidl remains the only supermarket in the UK to pay both the Real Living Wage across the country and the London Living Wage.

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Jamie Carragher names Liverpool's biggest problem and makes worrying Arne Slot verdictLiverpool dropped points against Tottenham on Sunday, with Jamie Carragher citing the biggest issue with the Reds this season as Arne Slot battles to ensure Champions League qualificationView 2 Images Jamie Carragher has bemoaned aspects of Liverpool's game (Image: Sky Sports)Jamie Carragher confessed that the lack of pressing is the "biggest problem" with Liverpool at present after they dropped points late on against Tottenham. ‌Richarlison's equaliser came in the 90th minute and further dented Liverpool's Champions League hopes. I said on commentary yesterday that they are lots of things wrong with this Liverpool team, nothing's working. View 2 Images Arne Slot is in danger of missing out on the Champions League with the Reds‌"They're not a team, they're a team of individuals," he added. Carragher claimed the stalemate with Tottenham represented a "big shift" in the feeling of the fanbase, who booed the team at full-time.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will be inspired by Max Dowman's youthful exuberance as they chase silverware on four fronts. Arteta is deciding whether to involve the 16-year-old wonderkid in Tuesday's Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium after he made history against Everton on Saturday. Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and with the season approaching the decisive phase, Arteta insists Dowman can lift the team through his energy. “I didn't expect that kind of goal, that's for sure, but his attitude and his decision making, yes. “When you come to this stage in the competition, you really have to elevate your game to a different level, collectively and individually,” Arteta said.

Mikel Arteta sends challenge to Arsenal stars who need to find 'different level'Arsenal are aiming to down Bayer Leverkusen and advance to the last eight of the Champions League, which they are favourites to win and Mikel Arteta has urged his players to step upView 2 Images Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are eyeing up the Champions League quarter-finalsMikel Arteta has warned Arsenal must raise their game to a “different level” if they want to rule Europe. The Gunners face a tricky Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates on Tuesday night after the first leg finished all square. ‌Gunners boss Arteta said: “When you come to this stage in the competition, you really have to elevate your game to a different level, collectively and individually. ‌“For sure, this will be one of those nights where we need the best from all of us in a really consistent way to go through. But let’s go game by game, please,” said Arteta.

The Irish patrons at LA’s Donegal-owned The Auld Fella pub on Wilshire Boulevard – from lawyers to musicians – erupted in cheers and whoops Sunday evening as Jessie Buckley accepted the win for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 98th Academy Awards. The 36-year-old new mother, taking to the stage in an elegant off-the-shoulder pink and red gown, became the first Irish woman to bring home an Oscar in the category. She hugged co-star and fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal as she tearfully stood up and approached the stage, next embracing last year’s winner, Mikey Madison, as the Anora star presented Buckley with her statue.

Our team of rugby experts deliver their verdicts on one of the most exhilarating Six Nations ever witnessed. ​Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Just about. Ultimately, they made their dominance count on their good days and picked up the bonus points they needed along the way. To concede 96 points in the last two games will undermine their credentials as an all-time winner, but they were the best of the bunch in 2026.

The couple’s son, Ronnie Delany Jr, gave a passionate eulogy during the funeral mass, addressing his mother – a promise he’d kept to his father. Ronnie Delany Jr at the funeral of his father, Ronnie Delany, at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church in Foxrock, Dublin. “He’s waiting for you, Mum, with a couple of gin and tonics and a sunbed… God bless, Dad,” Delany said. “On December 1, 1956, at the Melbourne Olympics, age 21, Dad won the 1500m final and an Olympic gold medal for Ireland,” Delany said. The funeral of Ronnie Delany.

Video: Comedian Bert Kreischer reveals his tour bus was INCINERATED in mysterious blazeComedian Bert Kreischer took to his Instagram to reveal his tour bus broke down with a tire blowout near Fargo, before it burned down on the roadside after Kreischer and his crew abandoned it to get to a motel.

Gary Neville has singled out uneven defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte to leave Man United this summer as the club faces a major rebuild in midfield with the departure of Casemiro. 'United need two central midfield players in the summer,' Neville shared on his Sky Sports podcast on Monday. ‘Manchester United didn’t score enough goals last season and that’s an absolute no-no here, you have to score goals, so they’ve corrected that. 'At the moment, they’ve got Mainoo who you can buy into, but you can’t really look at any of the others and think that’s going to work. 'Casemiro is leaving and I think Ugarte will leave so they need two really good central midfield players.

One of Donald Trump's closest advisers has broken with the President over his war with Iran, warning the conflict risks spiraling into nuclear catastrophe. Sacks, a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, made the remarks on the All-In podcast, cautioning there are 'risks' of an 'escalatory approach' by Israel. Sacks urged Trump to find an 'off-ramp' and bring the war with Iran to a swift close. Vance privately warned against the Iran war, urging Trump that if action were taken, he should 'go big and go fast,' according to reports. Iran's UN ambassador ​says ⁠more than 1,300 people have been killed in Iran in US and Israeli attacks.

The developer behind proposals for a landmark 34-storey tower hotel on Cork city’s quays has been granted a three-year extension to planning permission and has pledged to commence construction “as soon as possible”. Tower Development Properties Ltd sought to extend its planning grant for a 140m, 240-bedroom hotel on Custom House Quay last month and its request has been approved by Cork City Council. They include: obtaining a fire cert, approving construction contracts, commencing works required to upgrade quay walls, demolition works and conservation work. The construction period for the project, according to a cover letter from planning consultants McCutcheon Halley, is expected to be “in the region of 20-24 months”. The letter also states that “conservation will be a priority when constructing the development”.

One of the great dividers in Irish society lies between those who love nothing more than a hearty Irish stew and those who prefer to stay far, far away from it, and these are the days when arguments on this important topic reach their annual peak. If you see a steaming bowl of stew on St Patrick’s Day as a dream come true, our chef columnist Mark Moriarty has the perfect recipe to whet your appetite. If not, you could try his pork cheeks glazed in balsamic cider vinegar with colcannon as a very valid Irish alternative. Veering slightly away from tradition while remaining true to the national day, Moriarty’s recipe for crispy bacon and cabbage cakes with gribiche might appeal. Digging further into the archives of The Irish Times, we find an even more subversive bacon and cabbage take in chef Brian McDermott’s bacon and cabbage with orzo pasta recipe.

How is the league table worked out? Points are awarded for wins and draws – two and one respectively across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Additional points are made for progressing through the rounds and bonus points were given for the position clubs finished in the league phase, weighted in favour of Champions League clubs. They have five of their original seven clubs still involved, with Bayern Munich a shoo-in for the Champions League quarter-finals after their thrashing of Atalanta. However, none of the other four clubs hold leads heading into the second legs, with Europa League duo Stuttgart and Freiburg trailing.