Not one of this small ad-hoc focus group said they would abandon their Revolut accounts in favour of Zippay. Ireland’s pillar banks will be betting that when it comes to using Zippay, these young folk are outliers. So, I will be able to Zippay money to a Revolut account and Revolut money to a Zippay account? Yes, you will only be able to transfer a total of €1,000 each day using Zippay. And how long will it be before I can start using Zippay as a verb?

March 14, 2026 09:44 UTC

The first book Alannah Weston remembers reading with her mother was Black Beauty. It was through her modelling that she met future husband, Canadian businessman Galen Weston. On the day we meet, Alannah Weston, casually dressed in jeans, white runners and a blue rollneck sweater, is quietly low-key. Hilary and Alannah Weston. Alannah Weston will speak at this year’s Festival of Gardens and Nature, which takes place on May 2nd and 3rd, in Stradbally, Co Laois.

March 14, 2026 09:34 UTC

Following her cancer diagnosis, Pirozzolo became one of the island’s leading campaigners to legalise assisted dying, decried by its opponents as “assisted suicide”. [ UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving the way for historic law changeOpens in new window ]Both islands now await royal assent for their legislation from the British king Charles, advised by the UK government. But recent blue skies over Jersey seem to mirror its official calm over the tricky issue of assisted dying. People mean well with assisted dying, but I fear a slippery slope [to an even more permissive assisted dying system].”Stewart-Jones feels some campaigners for legal change “instilled fear” in others about the potential for pain at end-of-life. He is keen to say that Jersey, where the economy has stalled recently, is not only focused on assisted dying.

March 14, 2026 09:30 UTC

The cyclist in the video was later identified as retired gardener Jacques Davenne, 66, who was taken to court in Verviers after the incident. The judge said Davenne had been cycling too fast and had not left enough space to pass by the child safely. I felt that I might have hit the girl, but did not immediately realise she had been knocked over.' Almost a year after the incident, Davenne returned to court and launched a defamation lawsuit against the girl's father over the viral video. I still can't believe this video went all over the world.'

March 14, 2026 09:25 UTC

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard could be in hot water after becoming an ambassador for a blacklisted gambling company in his homeland. But advertising for gambling is strictly prohibited in Belgium, where Hazard is from. The Belgian Gaming Commission are set to investigate the matter after the legendary former player's association with Stake was announced. Stefaan Savenberg, a spokesman for the Commission, said: 'We will examine whether the advertising by Eden Hazard is targeting the Belgian market. In 2021, the Belgian Gaming Commission blacklisted around 20 more operators, including Stake.

March 14, 2026 09:09 UTC





I like to think I’m agreeable, but that doesn’t mean I don’t ever draw lines in the sand. I’ve had a particularly busy six months, and I’ve felt the absence of it in a way that has surprised me. I have one brother, who is seven years older than me, and in my life, he has been a presence I’ve valued, someone I’ve greatly looked up to and admired. The funny thing is, I’m adopted, and so I think that tells you all you need to know about our relationship. A few years ago, Marty Whelan convinced me to sing along to Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York, live on his radio show.

March 14, 2026 09:07 UTC

The New York Times this week asked if the S&P 500 is now dictating US foreign policy. In other words, there is a danger of what he calls a “rotten Taco” [Trump always chickens out] scenario. Trump may well declare victory and step back, but Iran might be tempted to prolong the pain in energy markets to ensure the lesson sticks. As it happens, Papic remains positive this will not be a prolonged war, as both sides face material constraints and risks. Even if the fighting is brief, however, it’s clear that today’s markets are not just reacting to foreign policy, but shaping it.

March 14, 2026 09:01 UTC

Housing body accused of ‘negligence’ over Sarsfield Square propertiesBy Rebekah O'ReillyAn angry Athlone councillor has accused housing agency Respond of “absolute negligence” over its handling of houses it owns in Sarsfield Square. Cllr O'Rourke asked that they write to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, on his concerns about Respond. The Respond Director confirmed that a "sum of six figures" had been spent on retrofitting and refurbishing one of the 12 Sarsfield Square Respond properties in which there are occupants. Cllr O'Rourke asked that they write to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, on his concerns about Respond. The Respond Director confirmed that a "sum of six figures" had been spent on retrofitting and refurbishing one of the 12 Sarsfield Square Respond properties in which there are occupants.

March 14, 2026 08:57 UTC

The Late Late Show St Patrick’s Day Special had a real ‘toy show’ vibe to it with the way it veered from topic to topic and blended tears of laughter with some social justice and a uniquely Irish approach to serious matters. The Late Late Show St Patrick's Day Special. He’s really settled into the local scene... even if he’s not going to be on a St Patrick’s Day float. McNally was delighted to tell Kielty that she is really only 20... even though she’s been around for 42 years. Mick Flannery, poker, and Tommy TiernanThings took a slightly awkward turn when comedian Tommy Tiernan and singer/songwriter Mick Flannery turned up.

March 14, 2026 08:37 UTC

US bases across the Middle East have been struck by Iran as the regime continues to furiously target the region in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At least 17 bases and military installations used by the US have been damaged by Iran as Donald Trump threatens to hit back with 'death, fire and fury'. Al Udeid Air Base, Al Dhafra Air Base, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Buehring and the Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters have been hit on multiple occasions. And debris can be seen scattered across Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE and Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to the United States Fifth Fleet. The intensity and breadth of Iranian strikes has indicated the regime was better prepared for war than the US expected, military officials have claimed.

March 14, 2026 08:33 UTC

Scientists have identified an existing drug that could be the long-awaited cure for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that afflicts 84 million Americans yet has no medication to treat it. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start. In the short term, this leads to excessive snoring and sleep deprivation that undermines focus, productivity and daily functioning. The study found that the 200mg and 300mg doses of sultiame significantly reduced the frequency of dangerous oxygen drops. Beyond just breathing and oxygen levels, the drug helped people sleep more soundly without being aroused awake by choking for air.

March 14, 2026 08:26 UTC

Arsenal should feel 'no shame' about their much-criticised playing style, according to Mikel Arteta's former boss David Moyes. But Moyes reckons the talk about Arsenal's direct playing style has been over the top and the only thing that matters is winning. 'On your journey as a coach or manager you pick up bits from everyone, Mikel was always a clever boy. 'There's no shame in playing or being any one thing. David Moyes (left) has defender Mikel Arteta's (right) playing style ahead of Everton's clash with ArsenalThe Gunners have been criticised for their approach in trying to win the Premier League'Arsenal have been excellent.

March 14, 2026 08:08 UTC

On Sunday night in Los Angeles, when the 98th Academy Awards are presented before a global audience, Ireland will be well represented. Jessie Buckley is the frontrunner for best actress for her memorable performance in Hamnet, while Maggie O’Farrell shares an adapted screenplay nomination for the same film. Irish cinema has reached the point where such a level of representation is no longer remarkable. While this year’s nominations recognise work from Norway, Brazil and elsewhere, three American films dominate the conversation. And yet, Oscar night remains a potent celebration of an artform that, despite its current travails, still has the power to enthrall audiences and transport them to new and previously unimagined worlds.

March 14, 2026 08:00 UTC

A wild theory claims President Donald Trump may be a time traveler, with clues scattered through art and literature for more than a century. The technology is eerily similar to descriptions of UFOs, which the government calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, and President Trump has vowed to disclose to the American people during his term. Hewas an American political writer and novelist who wrote two children's books titled 'Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey,' and 'Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulgar.' 'Baron Trump's Marvellous Underground Journey' printed in the late 1800sConspiracy theorists have claimed Baron Trump in the 19th century tome looks eerily similar to Barron Trump during his father's first presidential termIn the books featuring Baron Trump, the boy visits Russia on an extraordinary adventure. In the storybook's illustrations of Baron Trump, he is lavishly dressed and decked in jewels, as he leaves Castle Trump and begins his journey to Russia to find an entrance to alternate dimensions.

March 14, 2026 07:53 UTC

‌The Ecuadorian is currently in north London on an initial loan and although he has agreed a five-year deal for the £45million option to buy, he is not yet an Arsenal player. But a club chief's admission has all but confirmed the expected, as Mirror Football brings you the latest from the Emirates. But now I think it's a very special setting for him to come back to the BayArena and for Piero [Hincapie] too, of course. Arsenal get £86million boostRegarding other summer moves, former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a transfer to the Emirates. Article continues belowAlvarez would already have endeared himself to Arsenal fans with his midweek performance against bitter rivals Tottenham.

March 14, 2026 07:48 UTC