The 2010 Vancouver skeleton champion, 43, is one of multiple respected names headlining TNT Sports’ flagship programming from Italy – offering daily insight and analysis to bring the Games to life. From every icy twist and turn to the dizzying descents of the Italian Alps, TNT Sports and discovery+ will be there to deliver an unrivalled multi-platform viewing experience to fans across the UK and Ireland. Orla Chennaoui and Reshmin Chowdhury, regular faces of WBD’s Olympic coverage, will front the UK studio, including the daily live flagship morning show and end of day wrap-ups plus steering discussion on all key topics throughout the day. Scott Young, EVP at WBD Sports Europe, said: “We are entering a new era with TNT Sports as the new Home of the Olympics in the UK and Ireland. Young added: “Our streaming proposition on discovery+ will operate as the vehicle to deliver this iconic sporting theatre to levels never seen before.

The 26-year-old son of Irish pop star Ronan Keating is among a slew of young singles taking part in series three of Love Island’s All Stars spin-off. Two Love Island winners – Jess Harding, 25, and Millie Court, 29 – are among the cast of the new All Stars series, along with Jack Keating, 26, who appeared on series eight of the show and is the son of the former Boyzone singer. Court, who won series seven of Love Island alongside Liam Reardon, said: “I think it’s a chance for you to meet people that you wouldn’t normally meet. Ford said: “Apart from the last week in the Villa, I loved my time on Love Island. The All Stars line-up is completed with Charlie Frederick, 31, from series four; Belle Hassan, 27, of series five; Leanne Amaning, 28, from series six; Keating, 26, from series eight; and Shaq Muhammad, 27, from series nine.

Ireland is not taking a “softly softly” approach over US intervention in Venezuela, the Tánaiste has said. Simon Harris said he would not describe the Trump administration’s strikes on Venezuela and the middle-of-the-night capture of its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as “kidnapping”. Maduro appeared in a New York court on Monday when he pleaded not guilty to “narco-terrorism” charges and claimed he was a prisoner of war. “There was somebody who democratically won the election in Venezuela, and that’s quite clear as well. On US threats to annex Greenland, Mr Harris said the territory was part of Denmark and the European Union.

Explainer: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot has been used to ‘undress’ images of women and children on X – what now? EU says it is taking a ‘very serious’ look at issue as women describe feeling ‘violated' by manipulation of their photosMedia regulators are raising concerns over chatbot Grok. Photo: GettyMaeve McTaggart Today at 17:03Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the use of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok to generate sexualised images of women and children is “unacceptable” and “shocking”.

A suspected prolific shoplifting gang has been intercepted by gardaí following a raid on a home in north Cork. Almost €10,000 worth of stolen goods, including alcohol, footwear, drills, hoovers, toothpaste and cleaning products were recovered by gardaí from a home in the Ballyhea area of Charleville.

Simon Harris said he would not describe the Trump administration’s strikes on Venezuela and the middle-of-the-night capture of its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as “kidnapping”. Maduro appeared in a New York court on Monday when he pleaded not guilty to “narco-terrorism” charges and claimed he was a prisoner of war. “He categorically, fundamentally, resoundingly lost an election and was bringing pain and misery to his people. “There was somebody who democratically won the election in Venezuela, and that’s quite clear as well. On US threats to annex Greenland, Mr Harris said the territory was part of Denmark and the European Union.

Speaking at the FBD Connacht League launch, Joyce said he expects the key forward will return in the middle of May. Galway’s Tomo Culhane kicks the winning point in the 2024 All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Dublin. The 24-year-old continued to deal with hamstring trouble during the club campaign, eventually making it back to play in the Galway SFC final last October. The Salthill-Knocknacarra clubman also scored the winning point in the 2024 All-Ireland quarter-final victory over Dublin in Croke Park. Heaney and Culhane did not play in Galway’s eventual exit from the championship as they were defeated by Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Pa O’Dwyer: The Limerick father of three, five-time holder of the Ireland’s Strongest Man title, died on Saturday at age 40. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienThe funeral of Irish strongman Pa O’Dwyer is due to take place in Co Limerick on Wednesday. Known as “the Limerick Lion,” Mr O’Dwyer died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 40. On X, (formerly Twitter) Limerick Fire and Rescue paid tribute to Mr O’Dwyer, a former Newcastle West firefighter. In the online post, Mr Hall said: “I’m fundraising for Pa O’Dwyer because he deserves to be paid back for all he has given us in this world.

The new year may have begun with a cold snap, but Ireland is coming off its second warmest year ever, bringing with it a heightened risk of severe weather events, Met Éireann has said. “The warming trend is very clear, with the last four years being the warmest four years on record in Ireland, since 1900,” Met Éireann climatologist Paul Moore said. And, the last four months of the year were very wet, with heavy rainfall events that led to widespread coastal and river flooding. Met Éireann said projections pointed to further warming in future, while it is predicted our rainfall patterns will change, bringing increased dry periods and heavy rainfall events. The continued warming brings with it the increasing risk of severe weather events.”

He admitted being intoxicated to such an extent that he was a danger to himself or others, engaging in threatening behaviour and assaulting a man at Bachelors Quay, Cork, at 7pm on Sunday, August 28. Sergeant Gearóid Davis outlined details of what occurred after 7 p.m. on September 28, 2025, at Bachelors Quay. “Sgt Burke and Garda Bryan Crowley were informed by a member of the public that a male had assaulted another male on Bachelors Quay, Cork City. The suspect was being followed by the assault victim towards the Opera House, Lavitts Quay, Cork. He was arrested by Garda Crowley."

2025 has proven to be the busiest year on record at Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers reaching 946,381 for the first time in the airport’s history, surpassing the previous record of 834,000 passengers set in 2024, a 13.5% increase, making it Ireland's fastest-growing airport last year. Ryanair recorded its busiest-ever year for passenger traffic at the airport, with record numbers using its services to Edinburgh, Liverpool, London Luton, Manchester, Faro and Malaga. Aer Lingus also recorded its busiest-ever year for passenger traffic at the airport, with over 96,000 passengers using the London Heathrow service in 2025. Commenting on the 2025 performance, Arthur French, Chairman of Ireland West Airport, said: “We are delighted to report a record year for passenger numbers at the airport, the third consecutive year of record passenger traffic, which is a testament to the continued strong support for the airport. Demand for our routes and services from right across the region and overseas continues to grow, reflected in record passenger numbers of 946,381 last year and, in turn, making it Ireland’s fastest-growing airport.

A father who drove 285 miles to take his driving test failed instantly because his passenger seat had 'a few raindrops on it'. Jacob Carroll, 27, had spent months trying to book a driving test near his Chichester home. The examiner refused to sit in the 'damp' seat and declined an offer of a blanket to sit on, Mr Carrol claimed. Jacob Caroll, pictured with one of his kids, travelled 285 miles to take his driving testHis examiner refused to sit in the passenger seat due to rain drops which had made the seat damp'It's literally a joke. Mr Caroll said his experience at the Scarborough Driving Test Centre on the December 15 has made him 'anxious' to go for another test.

Smoking and vaping can have a big impact on your life assurance costs. As Colin Gleeson reports, the research highlights a “persistent confidence gap” among women when it comes to long-term financial planning. In Your Money, Fiona Reddan looks ahead to 2026 and the tax changes kicking in from the start of this year. In his column, Hugh Linehan looks at the state of public service broadcasting across Europe. Cantillon assesses the feasibility of age verification online, while also noting the key stats for 2025, according to the CSO.

There are plans by a local community to build a hall in honour of Jimmy Gralton at his homeplace in Effrinagh not far from Drumsna village. Jimmy Gralton was deported from Leitrim without trial in 1933. “Jimmy Gralton was a farmer, an emigrant, a returned man, and a dreamer with his feet firmly planted in Leitrim soil. Above all, it will be an open door, built on freedom, inclusion, and shared ownership, carrying the spirit of Jimmy Gralton’s vision into the present and the future. We can’t wait to welcome you in the doors of Gralton’s Hall for a dance someday,” said the committee.

Parents of Ireland Survey reveals rising concern over children’s mental health, cost of living and use of mobile phonesThe Parents of Ireland Survey 2026 gathered responses from 1,878 parents of school-going children nationwide, offering a detailed snapshot of Irish family lifeThe wait times to access mental health services for children are "worrying", say experts. Photo: Picture posed/GettyDeirdre Barry Today at 18:00Almost a third of parents who responded to a new national survey say their child has needed mental health services such as counselling or psychiatric support.