You make a holy show of “honouring someone while they are alive” and the next minute...Spooky, at the very least. Broke Michael Jackson’s death to me in 2009, Amy Winehouse’s in 2011, and later Prince’s in 2016. He was releasing a new album in March and a single that very day! I again bought it on the day of release, a Friday, and did the same DART journey home. A love of Bowie, a connection to Bowie, the company of Bowie had been things in my life, special things in my life, since long before this hearth or home had existed.

Five children have died from a new strain of 'super flu' that leaves sufferers gasping for air and battling sky-high fevers. Flu activity is 'very high' in 32 states, the latest CDC data shows. The number of states reporting 'low' and 'minimal' flu activity has also drastically diminished. This is down from 10 'low' and four 'minimal' activity states the previous week. One of the pediatric deaths was 16-year-old Ryleigh Spurlock of Ohio, who went to the doctor with 'ordinary flu symptoms' on December 23, Cleveland 19 News reported.

While Colin O’Brien did have the game’s opening score in the first minute, it was the only time Cork led, with a pair of Tom Morrissey points putting Limerick in front. Scorers for Limerick: T Morrissey 0-6 (0-3 f, 0-2 65), D Ó Dálaigh 1-3, P Casey 0-4, C Lynch, J English 0-3 each, P O’Donovan 0-2, D O’Donovan, C Thomas, M Fitzgerald, G Hegarty, M Casey, J Finn, J Cosgrove 0-1 each. LIMERICK: C Ryan; E Stokes, S Finn, B Murphy; C Thomas, W O’Donoghue, M Fitzgerald; C Lynch, D O’Donovan; J English, P Casey, T Morrissey; G Hegarty, D Ó Dálaigh, G Hegarty, P O’Donovan. Subs: J Fitzgerald for O’Donovan, M Casey for O’Donoghue (both half-time), E Hurley for P Casey (43), D O’Shea for Thomas, H Flanagan for Lynch (both 46), J O’Connor for Hegarty, J Cosgrove for P O’Donovan, J Finn for Fitzgerald (all 56). Subs: B O’Sullivan for Colin O’Brien, Cormac O’Brien for Kearney (both half-time), J Casey for Tobin, B O’Flynn for Darcy, M Barrett for McCarthy (all 52).

My Cultural LifePatricia Gibney is the bestselling author of the DI Lottie Parker series. She lives in the Irish midlands with her children, and her latest book Three Widows is out on January 29. BOOK: The Wedding People I read The Wedding People by Alison Espach after Instagram readers recommended it. I saw it on the shelf in Tertulia bookshop in Westport when away for a few days, so I bought it. It’s so funny but also has a depth to it.

Thousands expected at Mercosur protest in AthloneOrganisers are expecting between 5,000 and 10,000 people to gather in Athlone this Saturday for a major national protest rally against the EU's proposed Mercosur trade deal with countries in South America. Mr Mullooly said the idea of a tractor cavalcade travelling through the heart of Athlone town was ruled out early on. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice said all other political parties opposed to the Mercosur deal were being invited to the protest on Saturday, and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon had also been invited. He said he hoped the protest on Saturday would send a clear indication to the Irish Government and to Europe of the level of opposition here to the Mercosur deal. Athlone Independent Ireland councillor Paul Hogan encouraged local communities on the Westmeath and Roscommon sides of the town to support Saturday's national protest rally.

Man Utd star proved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrong after damning blunt verdict overheardOle Gunnar Solskjaer is in contention to return to Manchester United more than four years after his first spell as manager came to an end and is in line for some reunionsView 2 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with a second spell in charge at Manchester United return (Image: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)As speculation mounts around a potential Old Trafford comeback for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, focus has shifted to the players who know the Norwegian from his previous spell in the dugout. Mourinho's sacking led to Solskjaer's appointment, initially on a temporary basis, with Dalot seeing his opportunities limited. ‌After securing the role permanently, Solskjaer received transfer backing and amongst his earliest decisions was spending £50million on new right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. ‌"I feel like I'm a Man United player," the full-back said during United's pre-season tour of Australia that summer. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

A man who was informed that he was about to be searched for drugs walked away from the garda, popped a white packet into his mouth and swallowed it. He has now been sentenced to one month in prison by Judge Catherine Ryan at Cork District Court. It was the fifth time that Dan Doherty, of Cork Simon Community, was convicted of obstructing a member of An Garda Síochána.

The Coalition is hanging by a thread ahead of Friday's crunch decision on whether the Government will vote for or against the controversial Mercosur deal. Senior Government sources said there is “every chance” Kerry junior minister Michael Healy-Rae could walk away from Government over the EU/South American trade deal. When asked if he would pull down the Government, Mr Healy-Rae told the Irish Examiner it was “not even for discussion now” but insisted he and other Regional Independents’ opposition was “steadfast”. Until now, the Government has repeatedly opposed the trade deal between the EU and South American countries, with concerns focusing on the importation of beef. When asked if he could pull the Government down if it agreed to vote in favour of Mercosur, Mr Healy-Rae said negotiations were ongoing.

Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The former England and Newcastle United manager will undergo treatment after suffering from ongoing abdominal symptoms which triggered a diagnosis. A statement from Keegan’s family said: ‘Kevin was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer for which Kevin will undergo treatment. And on social media Manchester City added: 'Sending our strength and love to Kevin and his family at this time.'

Mr Veselsky was the oldest man in Ireland when he died on Sunday aged 107. Mr Veselsky was born Josef Weiss to Jewish parents in the old Austrian-Hungarian empire in October 1918. Josef Veselsky's children, Peter and Kate, at the funeral of their father, at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Mr Veselsky’s daughter Kate said her father’s message to everybody was to be happy, not sad. Mr Veselsky revived the sport in Ireland after he came to the country.

MUSICHistoric Everett Theatre: 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. All shows will be staged by the professional theater company at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. VISUAL ARTSSchack Art Center: Excellence In Fibers is a 10th anniversary exhibition, bringing the best of current international fiber and textiles to a growing global fiber art community. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. COMEDYEverett Comedy Night at Historic Everett Theatre: 2911 Colby Ave., Everett.

University Hospital Galway (UHG) is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this Wednesday according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. UHG was followed by University Hospital Limerick (with 78 people waiting for a bed), Cork University Hospital (73) and Sligo University Hospital (53). Meanwhile, a total of 30 people were reported waiting for a bed in Portiuncula Hospital, the second public hospital in County Galway. Nationwide, 670 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 419 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 251 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.

NewsWorking people in Mayo are ‘being priced into poverty as wages fail to keep up with the cost of living’Working families across County Mayo are being pushed into financial insecurity despite being in full-time employment, as the rising costs of childcare, housing, and inflation continue to outpace wages.

While in 2024 she revealed Andre 'broke her heart' in the early days of their relationship. Leigh-Anne went onto say the couple got through the 'struggles' and now they are in a 'really beautiful place'. Discussing their long-distance relationship, Leigh-Anne explained: 'Even now with my husband living abroad… we probably see each other, maybe if we are lucky, three days in a month. Speaking to Paloma Faith on her Mad Sad Bad podcast, Leigh-Anne revealed she has been betrayed before. Leigh-Anne and Andre confirmed their relationship at the end of 2016 with a Snapchat video of them cuddling in a club.

Man Utd supporters send damning four-word message to owners after Ruben Amorim sackingRuben Amorim's sacking has split opinion among Manchester United fans after Ineos decided to cut ties with the Portuguese earlier this weekView 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United fans have sent a message to Sir Jim Ratcliffe ahead of this evening's Premier League clash at Burnley following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. View 2 Images Manchester United fans have made their feelings clear on INEOS (Image: Getty Images)Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada have also come under scrutiny this week. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.