Plane journeys are, more often than not, associated with cramped legroom and uncomfortable seats. It turns out, there's a clever tactic to get more space on board - without paying any extra fees. There's a simple trick to get more legroom on board - without soaring costsResearch by Which? explains, with AeroLopa revealing that seats D, E and F in rows 3 to 15 are the most spacious. Seats D, E and F on rows 3-17 have a 29-inch seat pitch.
Pep Guardiola makes Man Utd claim after Ruben Amorim sacked - 'Close to Arsenal'Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reacted to their rivals' decision to sack Ruben Amorim, claiming that fine margins cost the United head coach his positionView 2 Images Pep Guardiola thinks highly of Ruben Amorim (Image: Manchester City)Pep Guardiola reckons that Ruben Amorim was close to turning Manchester United into Premier League title challengers - but results didn't go his way. "Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United," their statement read. Should Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim? "This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
A man and a woman have been left “badly shaken” after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Co Derry. Police said a suspected petrol bomb was thrown through the window of a property in the Circular Road area at around 6.45pm on Monday evening. “The occupants of the house, a man and woman, were able to extinguish the fire that ignited in the living room area,” a police spokesperson said. “They were both uninjured, but left badly shaken by what happened.”The police spokesperson said they are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life. “It’s understood the vehicle travelled from the direction of the Creggan Heights area, and left in the direction of Southway.
But at the other extreme, the alarming news is that the rector (or president) of the Ionian University, Andreas Floros, has decided to introduce severe restrictions on the university library’s physical space and access to its books. Now, on graduation they may be leaving a university which does not even have a library they would recognise. The Ionian University ranks at 22 in the list of 25 Greek universities, and one can understand its anxiety to raise its profile and its academic rating. But to drastically curtail the university library and to replace it with “digital” services which make the act of reading books redundant does not seem the solution. I had planned to donate my own library to the Ionian University, including many rare volumes on Greek literature not at present on its shelves.
School teacher Enoch Burke has been granted leave of the High Court to notify the three-member Disciplinary Appeals Panel of his intention to seek a temporary injunction restraining them from issuing their recommendation in his appeal against his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School. That O’Brien’s alleged statement at the outset of the appeal hearing to the effect she would, if directed, have to implement school instructions, constitutes pre-judgment of the issue. That the panel’s alleged solicitation of additional documentation from the school board had damaged the prospect of a fair hearing. That the panel’s fundamentally unfair manner of handling his appeal also damaged the possibility of a fair hearing. That the panel’s decision to permit the former school board chairman to give evidence was unfair and unlawful.
Agriculture is still classified as the most dangerous job sector, with 23 deaths occurring in 2025, the highest of any other sector. HSA chief executive Mark Cullen, said: “The increase in work-related fatalities in 2025 is deeply concerning. The agricultural sector, with a total of 23 deaths, continues to hold the top spot for the highest number of fatalities within the separate sectors. The 23 deaths in agriculture represent 40% of all work-related fatalities last year from a sector that employs about 4% of the workforce in Ireland. Several key schemes under the CAP Strategic Plan also ensure a focus on farm safety, such as SCEP and ACRES training scheme.
Despite many persisting despite a blip, one in twenty had enough and given up after the first week. Psychologists argue that the key to Dry January is understanding why we have embarked on the pursuit in the first place. This serves as a reminder to help you resist the temptation to drink if it's not aligned with your values. <p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p><p>Your browser does not support iframes.</p>During the month Dr Dowman recommends the 'delay, check-in, engage technique.' 'Instead, ask yourself what you would say to a loved one who was finding Dry January difficult and extend the same compassion to yourself.'
The £25 grant aims to help people with their heating bills when temperatures drop to zero. The Cold Weather Payment is in addition to the Household Support Fund, Winter Fuel Payments and Warm Home Discount scheme. Recommended reading:Full details of the Cold Weather Payment scheme can be seen on the Gov.uk website . Cold Weather Payments are usually paid to the following groups:Pension CreditYou’ll usually get Cold Weather Payments if you get Pension Credit. People who are eligible do not need to apply for the Cold Weather Payment: they’ll receive it automatically.
Tim McCarthyTim McCarthy's 2026 wish is "continued health" for familyWe contacted a number of people from in and around the Athlone area to ask them about their highlight of 2025 and their hopes for the new year. Tim McCarthy has had a highly distinguished career in basketball as a player, coach and broadcaster, inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame in 2023. *My highlight for 2025 was..After the highs of 2024 and the Paris Olympics, I could not see at the start of this year how that could be bettered for me. Looking forward to the New Year my hopes are very simple, I wish for continued health for all of my family. It is ironic that when my late mum said when I was young that “health is wealth”, I did not get it back then but fully understand it now.
ICS is putting up mortgage rates for new customers. Photo: GettyNon-bank lender ICS Mortgages is increasing its fixed mortgage rates for residential customers, in a move that has surprised the market. The changes will see fixed rates rise by between 0.25 percentage points and 0.45 points, depending on loan-to-value bands. Michael Dowling, of Irish Mortgage Brokers, said the announcement a of rate increases up to 0.45 percentage points by ICS is not welcome news for customers of ICS. “I do not believe other banks will follow suit as the reason for the increase relates to how ICS Mortgages sources money to fund its loan book.
Padraig Pearses club members are pictured following their Connacht Scór na nOg success in late November. Padraig Pearses continue Scór na nÓg All Ireland Final preparationsPadraig Pearses will host a sponsored walk and concert on Saturday, January 10, in support of the GAA Club's participation in the Scór na nÓg All Ireland Final. Eight club members are preparing to represent Padraig Pearses on the national stage in Killarney in the novelty act and recitation categories. This will be followed by a Scór na nÓg concert at 7.30pm, during which the All-Ireland Final participants will perform. 'This night is a great opportunity for the local community to support our eight young club members as they begin their All Ireland quest'.
Inside one of the exisiting NAMO locations, featuring colourful Mexicana styling. Burrito chain seeks to open in AthloneBy Rebekah O'ReillyA planning application has been submitted on behalf of burrito chain NAMO, as the company looks to open its sixth location in Athlone Town Centre. The application, submitted in November by Namo Comida Mexicana Ireland Limited, seeks approval for a change of use of the existing retail space, currently occupied by James McBride Family Butchers, to a food and beverage unit with a licensed restaurant. The unit, which has a total gross floor area of 108m², will also undergo changes to the external shopfront elevation, along with new signage. The restaurants serve a variety of Mexicana-style options, including burritos, nachos, tacos, churros, and enchiladas, as well as specialty teas and acai bowls at their NAMO Plus locations.
Noel Gallagher says it would be an ‘honour’ to write next James Bond theme songBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterOasis’s Noel Gallagher has said he would “absolutely” write the next Bond theme song if he were asked and that it would be an “honour”. Since the tour ended, Gallagher has revealed he would be interested in writing the next theme song for the spy franchise, adding that he thinks it should be done by “Brits”. Noel Gallagher reunited with his brother Liam last year for the Oasis Live 25 tour (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Photo by Jordan PettittWhen asked if he would be up for writing the next theme song on TalkSport with Andy Goldstein, Gallagher said: “Absolutely, yeah, of course. The spy franchise is yet to announce who will portray the acclaimed secret agent as well as who will be responsible for delivering its theme song. Their highly anticipated reunion tour came nearly 15 years after the band’s dramatic split following a fallout between the brothers.
Caulry's Jack Connaughton who was selected to play in goals for Westmeath against Longford on Saturday. Photo: Ben McShane/SportsfileLate cancellation of Lake County’s O’Byrne Cup clashPrevious Next Image 1 of 2 Jack Connaughton was selected to play in goals for Westmeath against Longford on Saturday. Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Image 2 of 2 Referee Kevin Williamson with Westmeath manager Mark McHugh and secretary Keith Quinn before the postponement of Saturday’s game at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park. There was frustration as the Westmeath versus Longford O’Byrne Cup game was called off ten minutes before the start on Saturday at Glennon Bros Pearse Park. The Kilcar man and Donegal All-Ireland winner from 2012, previously served as coach alongside Dermot McCabe at the 2022 Tailteann Cup winners.
Ukrainian artist, Natalia Yakorieva, is surrounded by wellwishers at her "Petals and Pulse" exhibition when it went on display in Athlone last year. Ukrainian artist to launch solo art exhibitionA solo exhibition by Ukrainian artist Natalia Yakorieva has opened at the Atrium space, County Buildings in Mullingar, and will continue until January 30 next. The exhibition captures moments of stillness and motion, reflecting the artist’s own journey from Ukraine to Ireland, and her ongoing commitment to sharing beauty, resilience, and humanity through art. Natalia Yakorieva's "Petals and Pulse" exhibition received huge acclaim when it went on display at Athlone's Civic Centre in May 2024, and she is hoping for a similar reaction in Mullingar. The public is warmly invited to attend the exhibition.
