Sir, - President Catherine Connolly’s speech last Sunday, on International Women’s Day, was interesting in that it once again showed her selective outrage (“President’s condemnation of Iran war ‘violations’ puts pressure on Taoiseach before US trip,” Politics, March 9th). So, within a short few months we now have two examples of President Connolly seeming to give a pass to two groups who treat their people with contempt and brutality. Sir, - Following a diplomatic first few months, President Connolly seems to have been unable to resist sticking her toes into the choppy waters of international relations. Sir, - Dave Slater (“President Connolly and precedent,” Letters, March 11) fails to acknowledge what was a great achievement by President Connolly within months of her election. Let it rip, President Connolly.

The public has been warned about online scams posing as the Department of Housing and falsely offering accommodation, with people urged to report any such activity to gardaí. In a statement, the Department said it had been “made aware that there are a number of online scams currently live purporting to be from ‘Housing for All’ or ‘Ireland’s Housing Plan’ and offering accommodation to members of the public”.

Neto pushed the ball boy to the ground in the closing stages of the match, which ignited tensions among both sets of players. ‌The winger rushed to collect the ball and the ball boy hesitated to hand it over, prompting Neto to react. That cannot happen and I'm really, really sorry about that. I just want to say one more time that I'm really sorry to him. I was worried about him and I'm really sorry about the situation."

Princess Diana believed William 'never really wanted the top job' and quietly worked to pave the way for a potential King Harry, the Daily Mail's Editor-at-Large Richard Kay has told Palace Confidential. Speaking to Palace Confidential host and former You magazine editor Jo Elvin, Kay revealed that Diana believed William, 'a shy young man' at the time, would grow up not wanting to be King. Diana used to tell me she never really thought that William wanted the top job. 'In her mind, Diana was preparing the way for Harry to succeed his father. 'I think William is going to take on some of his father's ideas.

Paul Kivlehan, being involved with the St. Nathy’s College football team is a blessing. Although the number of clergymen involved in GAA teams has declined, Fr. Paul believes the work of a priest and the work of a team mentor complement each other. St. Nathy's College midfielders, Seán Buckley and Oran Frain, will be hoping to lay a platform for All-Ireland success against Cnoc Mhuire Granard in Ballinamore on Saturday. Fr Paul believes the former Mayo and Galway manager will be with them in spirit this weekend.

Kai Havertz admitted Arsenal were not at their best at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night but expected them to finish the job next week. The Premier League leaders needed a last-minute Havertz penalty to avoid only their fourth defeat in all competitions this season. “I don’t think we played our best game but we’re going home with a good result and then we’ll have to go again next week. The 26-year-old began his career at Leverkusen, scoring 46 goals in 150 appearances before moving to Chelsea in 2020. Havertz (left) began his career at Leverkusen before moving to England (Sascha Schuermann/PA)“Penalties in the last minutes are not always easy,” he added.

Pól Ó Conghaile: Would I be mad to book a trip to Australia or Asia now? What’s the latest Middle East travel advice? Our travel editor shares the latest advice on travel through Abu Dhabi, Doha and DubaiPól Ó Conghaile: Would I be mad to book a trip to Australia or Asia now? What’s the latest Middle East travel advice? Pól Ó Conghaile Today at 06:30Airfares are rising and travel disruption spreading as the ripple effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran widen.

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A fire broke out in vape shop inside the Victorian building on Union Street around 3.45pm on Sunday with the blaze tearing through the building despite firefighters efforts to extinguish it. "Unless the Scottish Government stands in and pays for a new building I cannot see how the Union Corner building can be replaced," he said. Glasgow Labour MSP Paul Sweeney wants the Union Corner building to be restored faithfully as it was after another Victoria building, the Ca d’Oro Building on the opposite side of Union Street, was devastated by fire in 1987. "I would estimate a new building on Union Corner would cost between £20m and £25m," he said. Route director Ross Moran said: "We are grateful to Scottish Fire and Rescue teams who have been working tirelessly to contain the fire on the Union Corner site.

Five Welsh hotels named the best places to stay in the UKHave you stayed at any of these luxury Welsh escapes? View 3 Images Penmaenuchaf has been described as one for romantics (Image: Penmaenuchaf)Five hotels across Wales have been named among the 50 best places to stay in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2026 list. Each of the hotel’s 14 bedrooms is named after a nearby landmark and features a different layout. St Brides Spa HotelView 3 Images (Image: Kathryn Williams)‌Perched above Saundersfoot harbour, St Brides Spa Hotel is one of Wales’ best-known coastal spa hotels. Article continues belowTogether, the listings highlight Wales as a growing destination for high-quality stays, from boutique countryside retreats and historic inns to coastal spa hotels.

Legal order to change Wrexham road system after pilot successExperimental Traffic Regulation Order around school will be policed and supported with signage. View Image Victoria Community Primary School in WrexhamA new legal order to change the road system in part of Wrexham will be implemented after the success of a pilot scheme. Wrexham Council, in partnership with Letman Associates, has been trialling a ‘School Streets’ initiative at Victoria Community Primary School in the city. There was also a one-way system on Poyser Street west (between Hampden Road and Victoria Road) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with diversion signage in place. This is the first School Streets trial in Wrexham, and it’s being funded by the Welsh Government’s Safe Routes in Communities fund.

The Environmental Protection Agency says no large-scale commercial peat extraction site is operating within environmental or planning regulations. Photograph: Alan BetsonIreland exported almost €40 million worth of peat last year despite there being no known legal commercial peat extraction operation in the country. The 371,884 tonnes of peat were sold to 21 countries, including Israel which bought more than 23,000 tonnes worth €3.146 million. The EPA says no large-scale commercial peat extraction site is operating within environmental or planning regulations. “The illegal large-scale extraction of peat is widespread in Ireland,” the agency said.

Staff at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore marking World Kidney Day which is today, Thursday, March 12. Early detection emphasised as Tullamore hospital marks World Kidney DayThe Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore is marking World Kidney Day today (Thursday) by hosting a local awareness event to support early detection and improve understanding of chronic kidney disease among patients, visitors, and staff. Sani George, Renal Advanced Nurse Practictioner at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore, pictured marking World Kidney Day. This World Kidney Day, the HSE is encouraging everyone to be aware of their risk factors, which include: diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, age over 50, family history of kidney disease. Staff at the hospital in Tullamore are proud to support World Kidney Day and to work alongside the HSE National Renal Office to promote early detection, patient‑centred renal care, and improved outcomes for people living with kidney disease.

British troops have come under attack from Iranian-linked drones, defence chiefs have said. A swarm of drones hit an air base used by Western forces in Erbil, northern Iraq, on Wednesday night. A UK counter-drone team shot down two of the drones, while others managed to hit the base. They said an unknown number of drones, believed to have been launched from Iran, "did impact the base" at Erbil. "There is no doubt [the Iranian] tactics have changed," he added.

Passengers are welcomed by family members as they arrive at Dublin Airport following a Government chartered flight from Oman on Sunday. Photograph: Evan Treacy/PAThere were scenes of joy and relief at Dublin Airport on Wednesday night as passengers travelling on a second Government-chartered flight from the Gulf region arrived safe and sound. “The Irish Embassy did a tremendous job – as did the UAE government,” said David. Last week, McEntee said as many as 2,000 Irish people had registered with her department and were actively trying to leave the Gulf region as violence escalated. In a post on X on Wednesday night, McEntee said: “Welcome home to all passengers on our second Government charter flight from the Gulf region which has landed safely at Dublin Airport.