Gardaí are investigating an attack at a property in Swords, Co Dublin, in which two men were injured. Photograph: Alan BetsonGardaí in Dublin are investigating an attack on New Year’s Day resulting in the assault of two men at a property, with one of the victims losing a significant amount of blood after sustaining knife wounds to his fingers. A second man who was at the property was also injured, though his condition was believed to be less serious after the attack. While paramedics tended to the victims at the scene, both men – aged in their 30s and 40s – needed to be taken to hospital for further treatment. “Gardaí received a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Swords, Co Dublin, which occurred at around 7am on January 1st,” Garda Headquarters said in reply to queries.

All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final: St Brigid's (Roscommon) 1-16 Scotstown (Monaghan) 1-12A clinic. St Brigid’s shut down Scotstown to set up a clash with Dingle in the All-Ireland final. Scorers for Scotstown: J. McCarron 1-3 (1 free); F. Maguire 0-3 (tp); M. McCarville 0-2; M. McPhillips, R. Beggan (45), M. Maguire, S. Carey (free) 0-1 each. Scorers for St Brigid’s: B. Nugent 0-7 (1 tpf, 3f, 1tp); B. Derwin 1-0; P. McGrath 0-2; C. Hand 0-2 (tp); C. Sugrue, C. O’Carroll, B. O’Carroll, R. Fallon, E. Nolan 0-1 each. SCOTSTOWN: R. Beggan; R. O’Toole, D. Connolly, D. Murray; N. Sherlock, D. McArdle, K. Hughes; D. Hughes, G. McPhillips; Max.

Premier League: Fulham 2 Liverpool 2Harrison Reed’s stunning 97th minute equaliser in a remarkable 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage has left Liverpool on their knees just when they thought Cody Gakpo had revitalised their season. But, somehow, they managed to throw it away as they left Fulham substitute Reed in acres of space to smash home a remarkable long-distance shot that fizzed past goalkeeper Alisson. What is it about this Liverpool side that simply cannot get a grip on their title defence? Most Liverpool fans must have expected their team to run away with it from there, but Fulham proved dangerous opponents. LIVERPOOL: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones (Chiesa 85); Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz Unused subs: Gomez, Mamardashvili, Nguomoha, Nyoni, Ramsay, Robertson, Woodman.

Kilkenny's bid for a record 21st Dioralyte Walsh Cup title is over - without even pucking a ball. The Leinster champions, along with Davy Fitzgerald's Antrim and Joe McDonagh Cup holders Kildare all exited at the Round 1 stage following coin tosses. Freezing conditions over the weekend forced the cancellation of three Walsh Cup fixtures. With no opportunity for refixtures in the tight pre-season schedule, the coin tosses went the way of Westmeath, Offaly and Galway, with all three teams advancing in the Walsh Cup proper. Just two Walsh Cup games did take place with both Dublin and Wexford advancing to face eachother in a midweek quarter-final.

Premier League: Newcastle 2 Crystal Palace 0Bruno Guimaraes was Newcastle’s hero as they edged past Crystal Palace to claim a second successive Premier League victory. However, Eddie Howe’s men emerged from the first of nine games in 28 days this month with the win they craved. Palace settled, but the Magpies continued to press and Henderson had to made a fine reaction save from Fabian Schar’s 17th-minute header after the keeper had punched Wissa’s cross straight to Lewis Hall. Newcastle thought they had taken the lead two minutes later when Wissa ran on to Guimaraes’ through ball and crossed for Gordon to score, but a VAR check came to the visitors’ rescue. Henderson denied Barnes with a foot before substitute Joe Willock fired wide of an open goal from the rebound, but the points were already banked.

Two men have died in separate crashes in Kerry and Longford this weekend. In Kerry, a man in his 30s died following a single-vehicle on Saturday night. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Earlier on Saturday evening, a man in his 30s died in a crash involving two cars and a van in Co Longford. Anyone with information on the crashes has been asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Andrew Muir has accused some politicians of a “deliberate attempt to undermine the science and evidence” around the ecological crisis at Lough Neagh. The minister also said work would continue to implement actions in the Lough Neagh Recovery Plan agreed by the Executive. Lough Neagh supplies 40 per cent of Northern Ireland’s drinking water and sustains a major eel fishing industry. Mr Muir said: “Since taking up office, I’ve been very clear that the situation in Lough Neagh has been a result of decades of neglect and there are no quick fixes. “What I have seen, particularly in 2025, is a deliberate attempt by some to undermine the science and evidence around this.

A drought-stricken village in North Cork, in line for 60 new houses, is already struggling with a "nightmare" creaking water supply that hasn’t been upgraded in more than 50 years. State water utility Uisce Éireann, formerly known as Irish Water, says that funding is not available at present to replace the old network. The parish now has a population of just over 1,200 people, which is a lot more than when the supply system was built. While Uisce Éireann has in recent times reduced the number of leaks, Mr O'Leary claimed winter frosts will cause more breaks. The people deserve answers, investment, and certainty not another decade of excuses,” Mr O’Leary said.

Ruben Amorim has solution staring him in the face after blunt message to ownersRuben Amorim has been completely rigid in his belief in his 3-4-2-1 formation since becoming Manchester United manager, but it seems a lack of transfer funds could change things for the betterView 3 Images Ruben Amorim needs to become more flexible tactically to succeed at Manchester United (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)When Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United in November 2024, his reputation proceeded him and one aspect stood out: his rigid tactical philosophy. If Amorim were asked before each of his 63 matches as United manager what formation his side would play, his response would be similar, albeit less catchy. And yet, when they went to Elland Road on Sunday, Amorim went with the tried, tested and turgid. View 3 Images Joshua Zirkzee's introduction and a change of shape helped Manchester United at Leeds (Image: AFP/Getty Images)‌His starting line-up to play Leeds included six defenders and two holding midfielders. Article continues belowView 3 Images Matheus Cunha scored the equaliser at Elland Road (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Few sports stars in history are so precocious that their place in the pantheon is assured by the time they are 18. Most experts had expected Gian van Veen to give Littler a proper test. After his 7-1 dismantling, Van Veen was asked whether Littler was unstoppable. With this victory, Littler became only the fourth player to retain a PDC title, following on from Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson. But when Littler won the third set with a 170 checkout all the tension and drama seemed to leave the match.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to travel to China to meet with president Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced. In Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, Mr Martin will meet president Xi Jinping, premier Li Qiang and National People’s Congress (NPC) chairman Zhao Leji. The meetings are expected to focus on the relationship between the European Union and China and on global issues as well as the bilateral political and economic relationship between Dublin and Beijing. “I look forward to engaging with President Xi, Premier Li and Chairman Zhao of the National People’s Congress,” the Taoiseach said ahead of the visit. Photograph: Yan Yan/Xinhua via APThe Taoiseach is the first of a number of European leaders who are expected to visit Beijing in the first weeks of 2026.

Pierce Brosnan delighted fans as he warmly greeted them after they turned up outside his $100million Malibu home. 'Good blessings to you all,' Pierce replied as he shook their hands, before asking: 'Where you all from?' 'Pierce Brosnan lovely man even hung around for pictures after,' they wrote alongside the clip. In November, Dylan was seen alongside his father as the former James Bond star reunited with his estranged son, Christopher at an upmarket restaurant in the English capital. Speaking in 2005, Pierce admitted his eldest son's spiralling addiction to Class-A drugs had prompted him to cut all ties.

The revenues rise was driven by major acquisitions including the purchase of the historic Dunblane Hydro Hotel in late 2024. IAN McCONNELLBrexit common sense victim of Labour fear amid Erasmus+ hopeBrexit common sense remains a victim of political fears, says Business Editor Ian McConnell. BUSINESS BRIEFINGGreen light for historic Scottish whisky warehouse revisionModified plans for the site of a huge £150 million whisky storage facility have been approved. Green fees for visitors run from £265 to £350 per round, with Scottish residents paying between £132 and £157. The expansion of five-star golf across Scotland has drawn criticism from some who maintain that "ordinary" players are being priced out.

This led to a flurry by all the major pharmaceutical companies who counted the US as their major market to rapidly increase their imports and stockpile inventory inside the US as insurance against the unknown costs of the tariffs. Ireland’s pharma exports rocketed in the process, almost doubling month on month through the year, reaching €90.4bn in the year to October. Major investments in US announcedThis led a number of large pharma companies, hoping to gain favour with the Trump administration, to announce major investments in the US. While some commitments don’t include a timeline, most companies made pledges spanning the remaining three years of the Trump administration. The UK trade off that the country’s public health service NHS will pay manufacturers more for their drugs, opens the door for the EU to offer the Trump administration a similar deal.

‘For beef, the door has now been opened’ – Irish meat hits the shelves in South Korea as Asian market push continuesIt comes as the opening of an agreement to allow beef exports from Ireland to the huge Vietnamese market was also announcedIrish beef was already available to the food service sector in South Korea since a market opening agreement between the two countries in 2024. Photo: GettyFearghal O'Connor Today at 06:30Irish meat has appeared on retail shelves in South Korea for the first time. The move is the latest part of the industry’s wider push into Asia.