Man Utd's 7-hour crisis meeting before manager sacking speaks volumes after Ruben Amorim exitManchester United's process of sacking managers has differed in recent timesView 3 Images Ruben Amorim's tenure at Old Trafford ended less than 24 hours after his last match in charge (Image: AP)Manchester United's process in sacking Ruben Amorim differed significantly from the dismissal of his predecessor, Erik ten Hag. I know that my name is not Tuchel, is not Conte, is not Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United. View 3 Images Ruben Amorim lasted 14 months at Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)"That was the deal. No, no guys, I would say that I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Total of 26 local projects qualify for Stripe Young ScientistA total of 26 local projects have qualifed for the 2026 The Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Stand number: 4412Chemical, Physical & Mathematical SciencesMyceliClean: Harnessing Fungal Bioelectricity for Off-Grid Water SterilisationThis project aims to purify water sustainably using a biodegradable mycelium battery. Stand number: 2533Health & WellbeingPersona PlateThis project aims to develop an app for teenage picky eaters to help improve their diet. It can also reduce water waste. Stand number: 4201Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Evenings produced peak data activity among Irish people, with 10pm proving the busiest time for online engagementThere was a record-breaking 19pc surge in mobile data usage last year in Ireland, according to telecommunications giant Vodafone. The company’s latest annual network report reveals that, between 2024 and 2025, data usage by its customers rose from 445,133 terabytes (TB) to 530,794 TB, or half a petabyte (PB). Picture: Cllr Sean Kelly/FacebookOn that day, 1,660 TB of data was consumed as people stayed in touch remotely while isolating from the treacherous weather conditions. Meanwhile, evenings produced peak data activity among Irish people, with 10pm proving the busiest time for online engagement. However, Vodafone also determined that voice calls are decreasing in popularity among users, with an 8pc decrease in its voice traffic year on year.

‘It was an opportunity to realise you’re not on your own’ – returning Irish emigrants on how government programme helped propel their businessesThe Government’s Back for Business programme provides necessary supports to entrepreneurs returning home after period abroadBack for Business supports Irish emigrants returning home to build and grow companies. Photo: GettyKeith Kelly Today at 06:30Entrepreneurs who returned to Ireland after living abroad have told how a scheme for new businesses has been “invaluable” in growing their companies.

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has said the limit on the number of passengers allowed to pass through Dublin Airport every year is 'arbitrary'. Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillProposals by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to scrap completely the passenger cap at Dublin Airport have met strong resistance from senior civil servants, he has said. A planning application has been submitted to Fingal County Council by airport operators, DAA, to increase the cap to 40 million. Mr O’Brien has argued that removing the cap will not mean unfettered growth. DAA’s Director of Communications Sarah Ryan said it welcomed Mr O’Brien’s commitment to bring in legislation in 2026 that will remove the passenger cap at Dublin airport.

Yet, by removing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Trump has repeated Bush’s mistake. In 1992, American conservative writer Michael Ledeen reportedly said: “Every 10 years or so, the United States needs to pick up some small crappy little country and throw it against the wall, just to show the world we mean business.” Actually, such gratuitous demonstrations of might betray the fear that American world power is slipping. In Iraq, regime change resulted in years of deadly civil war and a costly US occupation that lasted nearly a decade. Another key difference between Bush’s war in Iraq and Trump’s in Venezuela is that Bush was a far more popular president. Bush held a 58 per cent approval rating before Iraq; Trump’s approval rating is about 38 per cent.

The X Factor and Geordie Shore star Amelia Lily has married her long-term partner Eddie McQueen in a lavish church ceremony. The singer, who found fame as a contestant on Simon Cowell's former talent show in 2011, exchanged vows with Eddie McQueen at 18th century, Grade II listed Wynyard Hall in Stockton-on-Tees on Saturday. The singer met Eddie in 2023 and the couple welcomed daughter Pearl, their first child, following a secret pregnancy last May. Confirming the birth of her daughter in May, Lily wrote: 'The best secret we’ve ever kept…'Myself and Eddie would like to introduce our daughter. Pearl McQueen.

My guess is that if the relevant committee had included more women, it might have been “perimenopause”, which wasn’t a word until recently. The vocabulary of this sorry tale is revealing: women – apparently all women – need “hormone replacement therapy”, as if the natural body has broken down and must be “replaced” by pharmacology. I have friends who do take HRT and friends who don’t and until we talk about it you wouldn’t know the difference. (No replacement for randomised controlled trials, obviously; you’d hope those who do are the ones who need it and those who don’t, don’t.) These are potentially, if you’re lucky, years of relative freedom and strength and opportunity, which is why patriarchy loathes women in midlife.

The US action shocked governments around the world but many were cautious in their comments, emphasising the need to uphold international law, rather than explicitly condemning the Trump administration’s actions. Senior Irish officials confirmed there had been extensive behind-the-scenes contacts between EU leaders on the issue on Saturday in the hours after news of the attack first broke early that day. “Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. Organiser Céile Varley said she was “horrified” by the bombing of the capital, Caracas, and capture of Mr Maduro. “But there is such a thing as international law,” he said.

Eliza McClure considers herself lucky she can strike a better balance between work and family life thanks to remote and hybrid working. Legislation around the issue of remote working makes it clear that big decisions are for the employer to take. Chloe Ní Mháille says remote working has expanded people's horizonsShe worked for six years on the Aran Islands and was involved in setting up a working hub. “There are always challenges,” he says of remote working. Dónal Kearney of Grow Remote says the trends around remote working continue to be misrepresented.

The first time Ciarán Ahern took paternity leave, he was working in the private sector. It was fabulous,” Mr Ahern said of his paternity leave experience for the birth of his second child, Daire. They faced a similar dilemma to Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee, the first Cabinet Minister to take maternity leave. Ms Cairns took maternity leave when her baby was born on general election day in November 2024. She set out the issues, including the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission not having the statutory power to provide for paternity leave.

Sir Alex Ferguson made Ruben Amorim and transfers verdict clear for Man Utd chiefsSir Alex Ferguson previously discussed Ruben Amorim and Manchester United's signings during his tenureView 3 Images Sir Alex Ferguson shared his thoughts on Ruben Amorim (Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Sir Alex Ferguson had expressed his support for Ruben Amorim's transfer dealings at Manchester United. He stated: "I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. ‌"I know that my name is not Tuchel, it's not Conte, it's not Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United. However, legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had previously endorsed the club's summer signings, including praising the impact of goalkeeper Senne Lammens since his arrival at Old Trafford. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro arrives at a Wall Street heliport ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York. At least 40 people, including civilians and Venezuelan military members, reportedly died in the attack. In a conciliatory message on Instagram on Sunday, Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said she hoped to build “respectful relations” with Mr Trump. Mr Maduro has denied wrongdoing, and it could be several months before he stands trial. But Mr Trump has dismissed the idea of opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado taking over, saying she lacks support.

Concerns have been raised about Tusla's use of unregulated accommodation for children at high risk of harmTusla paid more than €36 million to private operators to accommodate vulnerable children in unregulated placements in the first seven months of last year. In October Dublin District Court judge Conor Fottrell said the use of “unregulated, unregistered placements” for children in care “should come to an end”. At the end of that month, there were 185 children in SEAs, of whom 68 per cent were separated children seeking asylum. The data released to The Irish Times shows in total, up to August last year, Tusla spent €36,058,553 on SEAs. A Tusla spokesman indicated children coming into mainstream SEAs typically arrive in emergency circumstances, often via the out-of-hours services.

Alejandro Garnacho makes Ruben Amorim feelings VERY clear after Man Utd sackingAlejandro Garnacho was frozen out by Ruben Amorim at Manchester United before leaving for Chelsea in the summer and the Argentina international has now reacted to his sackingView 2 Images Alejandro Garnacho fell out with Ruben Amorim before leaving Manchester United in the summer (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Alejandro Garnacho has liked a post on social media detailing Ruben Amorim's sacking at Manchester United. It read: "Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to a UEFA Europa League Final in Bilbao in May. ‌"With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.