Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said cybersecurity threats are a “constant”, following a cyberattack at multinational firm Stryker. Speaking in Philadelphia, Mr Martin said the Government remains “very vigilant” to the risk of cyberattacks, citing the ongoing work of the national cybersecurity centre. Asked if he was concerned about further attacks on Irish companies or state agencies in the wake of the Stryker cyberattack, Mr Martin said the Government is very conscious of the risks. “It’s a very serious issue for us on an ongoing basis,” Mr Martin said. It's why we need to continue to invest in cybersecurity.

Lewis Hamilton shared a heartfelt tribute to his mother and step-mother after securing his first podium finish for Ferrari in the Chinese Grand Prix. The Formula One legend's mother Carmen Larbalestier was in the Scuderia garage as Hamilton finished third in Shanghai, behind winner Kimi Antonelli and fellow Briton George Russell. 'Happy Mother's Day to my mum, and to my step-mum Linda who has been here with me many times and been a huge part of my life. Lewis Hamilton celebrated with his mother Carmen Larbalestier after finishing third in ChinaHamilton then paid tribute to Carmen (centre, right) and his step-mother Linda (centre, left)'Wishing my mum, my step-mum and all mothers out there a happy Mother's Day,' he penned. Though he has struggled to replicate his title-winning performances since joining Ferrari, Hamilton enjoyed a hugely successful day in Shanghai - a track where he has emerged victorious six times in the past.

Photograph: Arash Khamooshi/The New York TimesWith the Middle East war now in its third week, both Iran and the US seem determined to continue the fighting. “We never asked for a ceasefire, and we have never asked even for negotiation,” he told CBS News’ Face the Nation. Iran will continue to fight until US president Donald Trump “comes to the point that this is an illegal war with no victory”, he said. The relentless air strikes on Iran by the US and Israel continued on Sunday, day 16 of the war. The conflict has plunged the Middle East into chaos and disrupted oil exports from the region, sending fuel prices rising around the world.

The St Patrick's Day parade in central London. 'A great day for promoting our culture'Clonakilty man Larry O’Leary is the chairman of the community advisory body for the City Hall St Patrick's Day parade. I brought all my children up as Irish people, so we bring them every year.”Performers during the St Patrick's Day parade in central London. She has lived in London for five years, and said that St Patrick’s Day is “really important to everyone”. The man from Wicklow said that St Patrick’s Day was an important day to “celebrate everything that's good about the relationship” between Ireland and the UK.

‌They took on the Post Office in Cefn Mawr - close to the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Llangollen canal. We continue to market the business as we would still like someone to run Cefn Mawr Post Office and shop. I wish them a very well-earned retirement.”Cefn Mawr Post Office closed on 11 March. The nearest alternative Post Office currently is Plas Madoc, which is 1.2miles away. The Post Office hope to attract someone to take on the site.

One-way driving restrictions planned for Lincoln junction that's become 'a bit of a car park'Lincolnshire County Council is considering plans for Sincil Street, LincolnView Image Sincil Street, Lincoln (Image: LDRS)A council is considering extending existing driving restrictions at a Lincoln junction following safety concerns. ‌Members of Lincolnshire County Council’s planning and regulation committee heard that the authority is proposing to expand rules in Sincil Street, Lincoln, southwards to the junction. ‌Sincil Street, with its junction at Waterside South, currently has a one-way driving restriction southbound and a traffic regulation order which prohibits traffic between 10am and 4pm. ‌The open space is currently used for vehicles to drop off and pick up passengers, but Lincolnshire Police and the City of Lincoln Council have raised concerns about the danger that these vehicles pose to people walking through the area. At a meeting on Monday, March 9, Coun Neil Murray (Independent – Carholme) said: “I would like to support the proposal.

Ireland U20 47 Scotland U20 14Ireland collected a second Six Nations Triple Crown of the weekend as the men’s under-20s swept their Scottish counterparts aside with a dominant performance in Cork on Sunday. Ireland scrum-half Christopher Barrett snuffed out any thoughts of a Scottish fightback with his try on 75 minutes and replacement prop Christian Foley rounded off a great afternoon. The first half had been largely one-way traffic as Ireland made the most of their possession and thwarted whatever Scotland threw at them to build an impressive 28-0 lead by half-time. The Irish pack set a maul with flanker Blaney peeling off down the blindside, where he fed Maguire for the finish, Wood converting. It was Ireland who had the last laugh though as scrum-half Barrett claimed his team’s sixth try of the game as Wood completed his sixth conversion.

Maxxine Dupri, the WWE wrestler who was once an NFL cheerleader with the Los Angeles Rams, has revealed the effort teams would take to stop them getting involved with players. 'They were very tough on us for the type of job it is and the amount of money you make. Phoenix Suns, NBA finals.' You can't fraternize with the players for NFL or NBA.' 'Ok, so Camille is a great example but they kept it a secret while she was a cheerleader,' Dupri said.

“We’re preparing a number of measures that could be deployed in various scenarios,” Harris said on Sunday. Harris also said the Government may bring forward plans to strengthen the powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to intervene in suspected cases of price gouging by petrol stations during the Middle East crisis. “People now are seeing with their own eyes what’s happening at petrol stations. Afterwards, in Trafalgar Square, crowds watched acts including former Commitments actor Robert Arkins – who played Jimmy Rabbitte in the 1991 film – and Irish singer Carrie Baxter. Elderly member of the Irish community associated with the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith also sang traditional songs from the stage.

Funeral details have been announced for a young mother of three who was found dead at her home in Ballincollig, Co Cork last Friday. The body of Kelly Cremin was discovered at her two-storey terraced home in Innishmore Park on Friday at about 5.30pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor. Her body was subsequently transferred to the morgue.

Video: Married At First Sight fans mercilessly mock Bec Zacharia as her public love confession to groom Danny Hewitt falls VERY flat: 'Never felt more secondhand embarrassment'Married At First Sight bride Bec Zacharia tells groom Danny Hewitt "I love you".

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John Terry has heaped praise on Max Dowman after the Arsenal wonderkid became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. And Terry, who has come across Dowman through his role coaching within Chelsea's academy, was left in awe by the 16-year-old's display. Terry's attentions then turned to Chelsea and the bizarre incident before their defeat by Newcastle when referee Paul Tierney found himself trapped in the middle of the Blues' pre-match huddle. Terry felt this was unacceptable from the official as he said: 'What the f*** is Paul Tierney doing in the huddle with the Chelsea players before the game. Terry said the Chelsea players should have told Tierney to 'f*** off' during the surreal scenesBlues boss Liam Rosenior later hit out at Tierney and pledged to contact the PGMOL after the utterly surreal scenes.

Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy has today announced the birth of her third child. The former City lawyer, 40, revealed in a Mother's Day post on her Instagram that she gave birth to 'little boy' Finn last week. Chelsy said in a heartfelt message that 'returning to those hazy newborn days has been a beautiful reminder of just how remarkable mothers are'. In September 2024, in a similar low-key way, Chelsy then revealed she had welcomed her second child, a daughter, thought to be called Chloe. Chelsy welcomed her first child in January 2022 'without virtually anyone knowing she was pregnant', according to the Daily Mail's Richard Eden.

Russia is back on the international sporting stage at the 2026 Paralympics (Image: Marco Mantovani/ Getty Images)Removing the ban was a decision that was difficult to understand. "When the Russian flag is raised on the international stage, it becomes part of Russia's propaganda machine. "It is deeply outrageous that officials of the International Paralympic Committee refuse to understand this." Or perhaps the re-admittance of Russia and Belarus onto the international sporting stage is nothing more than a concession that actually, sporting bans mean little. Yes, sport is important but it also has very little impact on things when it comes to wider political issues.