“It’s the Irish miler Ron Delany. He’s coming on like an express train.”And sure enough, Delany didn’t stop until the finish line. ***Kilkenny reader Denis Bergin reminds me of a period Delany spent in that city during the 1950s, selling vacuum cleaners door to door. But according to McDonald, Delany’s bed was sometimes refrigerated too. Where did he come from?”, quiz master Pat Kenny sprang the tie-break question: To the nearest tenth of a second, what was Ronnie Delany’s winning time in the Olympic 1,500m?

“I think the war is very complete, pretty much … we’re very far ahead of schedule,” he said on Tuesday. The vagueness about Trump’s intentions is reflected in his ambiguity about “boots on the ground”, a prospect particularly alarming his Maga base. Meanwhile, military commentators warn that the US cannot easily guarantee safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz or close down the decentralised production of drones. Trump is creating the conditions for more massacres of civilians, without offering the protesters any reasonable prospect of success. Against this complex backdrop, ending the war looks a lot more complicated for the US president than starting it was.

A man in 40s has been arrested in connection with the seizure of 20kg of cannabis worth around €400,000 on Friday. The joint operation was conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), Kildare South Divisional Drugs Unit and Revenue’s Customs Service. The seized drugs are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. The man is detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, at a Garda Station in Co Kildare. Investigations are ongoing.

LOI Men's First Division: Athlone Town 2 Cobh Ramblers 0Athlone Town bounced back from their first defeat of the season with two second half goals defeating Cobh Ramblers who missed a first half penalty kick. Cobh had a number of good chances to take a half time lead but also could have headed off for the break behind as Athlone hit the post in stoppage time. The deadlock should have been broken by Ramblers after 36 minutes when Kyle O’Connor handled a Rhys Brennan shot. Athlone Town: Stuart-Trainor, K O’Connor, Hand, Webb, E O’Connor, Maloney, Connolly, McManus, Adewale (Lomboto 75m), Ferry (Smith 88), Tollett (Grogan 63). Cobh Ramblers: Martin, Griffin, Waweru (Kelly-Noonan 86), Gourdie (McGlade 82), Brennan (Osorio 74), Curtin, Crowe, Carroll (Honohan 74), Buckley, Abbott (Frahill 74), Coleman.

Event firm behind Dragon's Back and other UK endurance races 'ceases trading''We are especially aware of participants who have already paid race entry fees for our events'View 2 Images Start of the Dragon's Back race in Conwy (Image: Ourea Events )An event firm behind the Dragon's Back and other endurance races has ceased trading. Ourea Events organise some of the most challenging events in the UK. Shane Ohly, Event Director at Ourea Events, said: "It is with deep regret that I must announce that Ourea Events has ceased trading and is currently in discussions with professional advisors. He added: "This decision impacts all Ourea Events races scheduled for 2026. We must ask you not to contact Ourea Events, as no one will be able to respond.

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The Department of Housing and Dublin City Council (DCC) have warned about the proliferation of scam social media messages from “Housing for All” or “Ireland’s Housing Plan” offering accommodation to members of the public. “This scam is falsely using the ‘Housing for All’ name and the HFA acronym and is encouraging members of the public to contact them via WhatsApp to access so‑called ‘free housing benefits,’” a spokesperson for DCC said. “We strongly advise that you do not engage with this scam in any way, including responding to messages, clicking links, or sharing personal information. The Department of Housing also reported an increase in online scams in recent days purporting to be from Ireland’s Housing Plan and Housing for All. "The Department does not directly engage with the public regarding accommodation provision and never seeks personal details from members of the public.”It said it was reporting the matter to An Garda Síochána.

Donald Trump has deployed thousands of US Marines to the Strait of Hormuz amid mounting fears that America is set to put troops on the ground as the world's oil supply is strangled. All six service members aboard a refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq were confirmed dead as the stalemate in the Strait deepened. Iran launched fresh attacks on Dubai's International Finance Center, with explosions rocking the city and thick smoke rising above its skyline. Trump acknowledged on a call with the Daily Mail earlier this month that more troops would die in the war with Iran. The seventh US service member killed in the war was identified as Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky.

Tommy Fleetwood waits to putt on the 14th green during the first round of The Players ChampionshipRyder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has spoken of his relief after his family were able to return to England from Dubai amid the Middle East conflict. Dubai has been targeted by Iranian drone attacks, which are in retaliation to American and Israeli strikes on Iran. And then they got lucky getting out because they got out on the flight and then I think something happened at the airport while they were in the air or something. I know my family have been safe and that’s the important thing. But you would wish for different.”A decision is expected on Friday to relocate the Finalissima football match between Argentina and Spain.

Igor Tudor sends brutal message to Tottenham stars as relegation fears growTottenham are under real threat of slipping into the Championship following a dismal season and interim boss Igor Tudor has sent a strong message ahead of this weekend’s clash with LiverpoolView 2 Images Igor Tudor has endured a disappointing spell in North London (Image: Getty Images)Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has told his players that they can either ‘cry or fight’ in their battle against relegation. ‌Having been entrusted to lead the team for this weekend’s clash with reigning champions Liverpool, Tudor has sent his struggling players a strong message. Tottenham come into this weekend’s game after a humbling 5-2 defeat at the hands of Spanish side Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Speaking about the mood around Spurs in general, Tudor added: "It is about all of us. Tottenham follow up this weekend’s clash with Liverpool with the second-leg against Atletico Madrid.

A photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson together has emerged for the first time in Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. Like all the photos in the Epstein files, no date or context for the picture is given. The image is very similar to a second photograph of Mandelson and Epstein included in the convicted paedophile's 'birthday book', which was released last year. In the book, Mandelson is said to have written a letter to Epstein and called him his 'best pal'. Financial documents appear to show Epstein sent Mandelson $75,000, and paid £10,000 for a course in osteopathy for his husband Reinaldo Avila da Silva.

Damage to the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, caused by US-Israeli airstrikes. It has been a Unesco world heritage site since 2013 and is one of largest and most important monuments of Islamic architecture in Iran. The nearby Grand Bazaar, an integral part of the capital’s historic and cultural fabric, has also sustained damage. They are among several of the country’s most cherished cultural and historic jewels which have been badly damaged in US and Israeli air strikes since the war on Iran started a fortnight ago. In the city of Isfahan, air strikes this week damaged several of Iran’s most cherished treasures.

EXCLUSIVE: David Beckham is about to earn £19million for a month's work - here's howDavid Beckham lands a series of huge partnerships ahead of the World Cup in the States this summer as insiders say he is earning more in retirement than at the peak of his playing careerView 2 Images Sir David Beckham has already signed a staggering $25million worth of World Cup deals ahead of this summer’s tournament in America (Image: Getty Images)Sir David Beckham has already signed a staggering $25million worth of World Cup deals ahead of this summer’s tournament in America. He has partnered with brands and businesses including Lays chips, Fanatics trading cards, Bank of America and Verizon. ‌We can also reveal he is starring in both McDonalds and Adidas World Cup ads. The former England captain inked a 20-year contract that insiders say is worth £14.6million a year, a total of £292million. he is long retired, but his earning power is greater now than it was when he was playing.”Like this story?

A concrete company in Co Kildare has been fined €80,000 following the death of an employee. Flanagan Concrete Products Limited, based in Rathangan in Co Kildare, was fined a total of €80,000 by Judge Elva Duffy at a sitting of Naas Circuit Court on Thursday, March 12, following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at Feighcullen in Rathangan, Co Kildare nearly five years ago.

(Image: Submitted)There are calls to save a Gloucestershire village’s last pub which has been put up for auction. ‌Forest of Dean pub Hearts of Oak in Drybook has been listed for auction and has a guide price of £200,000. As a result, Drybrook Parish Council have submitted a bid to protect the building’s future as a pub. View 4 Images The Hearts of Oak Pub in Drybrook Road, Drybrook. (Image: Drybrook Parish Council)‌He said the Hearts of Oak, formerly the New Inn, has been in the village since 1838.