Sarah Carey: President Catherine Connolly is gambling with Irish livelihoods by wading into foreign affairsHead of state has stepped outside of her remit – and made the Taoiseach’s unenviable task of keeping Donald Trump onside this week even harderPresident Catherine Connolly’s comments will make Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s US trip even trickier than it already was. Photo: GettySarah Carey Yesterday at 06:30My mother keeps a copy of the Irish Constitution in the kitchen. We check it regularly when political disputes arise. If there were more people like my mother, there wouldn’t be such confusion about the presidency.

He has performed for the King, shared the stage with Beyonce and wowed crowds of 80,000 at the Millennium Stadium. But opera star Geoff Sewell has now found himself facing a decidedly less glamorous audience - local council planners. Officials said the couple had been listing the retreat on Airbnb since 2023 despite never obtaining planning permission to use it as 'temporary sleeping accommodation'. Mr Sewell and Ms Lanham have been handed one month to stop using the cabin as temporary accommodation. At one huge London wedding, he said guests barely reacted when pop star Pink took to the stage.

A two storey end terrace town house in Ballinagare village, with a guide price of €79,000, will go for auction online on Thursday, March 26th at 12 noon. This property, which needs renovations, comprises sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, large room, which was previously a shop area with sitting room and WC off same. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room. The property includes a secure yard to the rear with side access. “This property offers huge potential and viewing is highly recommended,” said auctioneer James Kilcoyne.

I’m so full of myself this morning that I’m actually making myself sick. I mean, what a lovely thing for me to hear.”Sorcha goes, “I’m sure we’re all delighted for you, Ross.”Brian, Johnny and Leo definitely aren’t? I’m there, “Yeah, no, I actually said to Mr Vesey after training the other day that I wish his children were mine and my children were his. Common as muck’Opens in new window ]I’m there, “Chicken pox?” and Brian, Johnny and Leo are suddenly all ears. I notice that Brian, Johnny and Leo are all staring at me, their little faces full of hope and expectation.

Hearts' advantage at the top of the William Hill Premiership is down to two points after they lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday night. Celtic had turned up the heat on the league leaders earlier in the day with a victory over Motherwell, and the Jambos were unable to muster a positive response. Michael Schjonning-Larsen's first-half goal proved decisive for Killie, who held firm thereafter to move nine points clear of bottom side Livingston and level with 10th-placed St Mirren. Killie's tails were up and Joe Hugill saw an effort charged down by Jamie McCart in the box as they chased a second. Killie remained a threat and Hugill saw a shot from edge of the box beaten away by Schwolow.

Igor Tudor has defended his man-management skills and revealed he hugged Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during half-time of Tuesday's 5-2 thrashing at Atletico Madrid. Yet, ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool, Tudor explained: "When you do that substitution after 15 minutes, the coach loses in both cases. Asked if he did give a shell-shocked Kinsky a hug at half-time, Tudor insisted: "Of course." It was Toni in the goal for that game, normal situation," Tudor insisted. Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust described Tuesday's result as a "total disgrace" and demanded a refund for fans out in Madrid.

Man City watch title bid falter after being held by West HamBy Andy Sims, Press AssociationManchester City’s title bid was left in tatters after a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened West Ham left them nine points behind leaders Arsenal. It was a former Gunners player, Konstantinos Mavropanos, who did the damage with West Ham’s equaliser after Bernardo Silva had given City the lead. It was also a big night at the other end of the pitch, with a point lifting West Ham out of the relegation zone for the first time since December. However, the lead lasted just four minutes before Jarrod Bowen swung in West Ham’s first corner of the match. Hermansen then tipped a Tijjani Reijnders effort and Marc Guehi skied a late chance as West Ham held out to do their London neighbours, and themselves, a massive favour.

The online dangers of eating disorder content: 'I watched a few of her videos and quickly thought: 'I don't trust myself with this''The number of people seeking help for disordered eating has risen in recent years, while experts warn social media algorithms can steer vulnerable users towards harmful body and diet materialFeeding the algorithm: How diet culture on social media is fuelling eating disordersKirsty Blake Knox Yesterday at 06:30‘At the start… it was toxic,” Ciara Regan (28) says of the online pro-anorexia community of which she was a member. ‘Let’s do this illness together’ and ‘Let’s be the best anorexic that you can be’ were examples of the type of encouragement member would give each other. “There are all these tips and tricks,” she says.

South Roscommon native Darragh Murray scored a try on his Six Nations debut to help Ireland beat Scotland and secure the Triple Crown at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Brideswell native came on for Tadhg Beirne during the second half and crossed the whitewash minutes after his introduction to confirm a bonus point fourth try for Andy Farrell’s men. Murray, who had never scored a try in his 51 appearances for Connacht, made the ultimate impact as Ireland went on to secure a superb 43-21 triumph. Ireland will win the Six Nations Championship if England can surprise France in Paris later on Saturday evening.

It’s facile to trot out that every one of Jack O’Connor’s Kerry All-Irelands has been preceded by a League title, but each is different in its context. O’Connor smiled when asked whether being in the League final driving seat was where Kerry wanted to be right now. That’s something that’s going to have to be looked at, I don’t think you can keep that going year after year,” the Kerry manager said. You try to close the gaps and the spaces, but then you go behind and you have to leave those gaps. If you are chasing a game against Kerry, they will exploit you.”

Ireland moved top of the championship table by deservedly registering a 12th consecutive victory over the Scots – dating back to 2018 – in the opening match of “Super Saturday”. Ireland – champions in 2023 and 2024 – finished second in the standings following four wins from five, with a round-one loss at Stade de France ultimately proving decisive. Asked if the impressive bonus-point win over Scotland in Dublin was a fitting way to sign off, Farrell replied: “Yeah, absolutely – proud as punch of everyone involved. Scores from Dan Sheehan and Robert Baloucoune helped the hosts into a 19-7 half-time lead. “It’s our responsibility to make sure that that happens, that we bring the crowd into the game,” said Farrell.

France win Six Nations with last-gasp penalty in thriller against EnglandBy Duncan Bech, Press Association Rugby Union Correspondent, ParisEngland cast off the shackles to deliver their best performance of the Guinness Six Nations but it was not enough to stop Thomas Ramos from landing a last-gasp penalty to ignite French title celebrations. Tommy Freeman produced a brilliant finish with three minutes left of an exhilarating clash in Paris to propel England in front, but Ramos found the posts from long-range in the final act of the Championship to clinch a 48-46 victory. Steve Borthwick’s side were transformed from the side that collapsed to three consecutive defeats, running in seven tries as their attack finally fired with the outstanding Ollie Chessum crossing twice. It was also the night their pack flexed their muscles for the first time in the tournament by submitting France up front, inspired by Chessum, the relentless Ben Earl and props Ellis Genge and Joe Heyes. But they were hurt by their eighth yellow card of the tournament shown to Genge and the exquisite finishing of Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who touched down four times.

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in AprilBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, ShanghaiFormula One has confirmed next month’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport “will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first”. A statement from F1’s governing body, the FIA, read: “It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. “While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April. The FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled times. F1 chiefs remain hopeful those two races will go ahead as scheduled.

Ireland clinch Triple Crown but fall agonisingly short in Six Nations title bidBy Edward Elliot, Press Association, DublinIreland claimed a fourth Triple Crown in five years with a gripping 43-21 bonus-point win over Scotland in Dublin before being denied the Guinness Six Nations title by France in agonising fashion. Scotland, meanwhile, finished third in the standings, having fallen short in their quest for a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a maiden Six Nations title. Jamie Osborne celebrates his early try for Ireland (Brian Lawless/PA) Photo by Brian LawlessScotland crossed the Irish Sea brimming with belief after setting up the three-way title tussle with last weekend’s stunning 50-40 win over France. Hooker Sheehan finished a lineout maul to restore the hosts’ advantage in the 11th minute as the breathless beginning continued. Scotland returned to the field trailing by 12 points and requiring a colossal effort to end the day with silverware.

It also left City needing to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium to retain a realistic hope of catching Arteta's side. City took the lead through Bernardo Silva but West Ham pegged them back immediately through Konstantinos Mavropanos and, try as they might, City could not find a winner. City kept West Ham, who have only lost two of their last nine Premier League games, pressed deep into their own half in the opening stages. But West Ham keeper Mads Hermansen had also strayed marginally off his line. West Ham came tantalisingly close to a second goal when Tomas Soucek swung a cross to the near post and Taty Castellanos flung himself at it.