Andy Farrell makes three changes to Irish pack as James Ryan ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations clashIreland head coach Andy Farrell has given Tommy O’Brien the nod to start ahead of Jacob Stockdale in Saturday’s Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin (kick-off 2.10pm). O’Brien impressed off the bench in the record win over England at Twickenham, and while he was left out in favour of Stockdale for last week’s victory over Wales, the Leinster winger returns to the team to start his first Test on the left wing at the Aviva Stadium.

Noni Madueke's dive was an act of blatant cheating - he should be ashamedVAR was supposed to eradicate diving from football - but Noni Madueke has proved that the system has done the exact opposite by encouraging itView 2 Images Madueke went down easily to win a penalty (Image: Getty Images)It's not been a great week for Noni Madueke. ‌Madueke should hang his head in shame following his blatant act of cheating to help Arsenal escape Bayer Leverkusen with a draw in the Champions League. ‌And Keown should give his a wobble, if he thought Madueke deserved to win a penalty following a challenge from Malik Tillman. View 2 Images Noni Madueke should be hanging his head in shame (Image: AFP via Getty Images)‌And in doing so provided yet another damning indictment of how VAR continues to fail the sport. One of the main objectives of VAR continues to be one of its greatest failings.

The US has launched new investigations into trading partners including the EU, Japan and Korea, as Donald Trump looks to shore up his tariff wall after the Supreme Court struck down many of his previous levies. US trade representative Jamieson Greer said his “target” was to conclude his fresh investigations ahead of the expiration of the current stopgap levies. The EU parliament last month said that in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling it would delay ratifying its trade agreement with Washington. “The Europeans agreed in the Turnberry deal that we could have a certain amount of tariff on them,” Greer said. We’re still waiting for Europe to do a lot of what it promised.”Alongside the EU, countries targeted by the new probe include China, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan and India.

The “stripe” kept growing until by 1819 it was 3km long and had acquired the moniker Bull Island. Also around this time the amenity value of the Bull Island was becoming apparent. It was warned that “one of the pressures on the Bull Island hares is from man. In 1981 North Bull Island was recognised by the UN’s heritage body, Unesco, as a ‘biosphere reserve’, still one of only two in the country. Why does it seem inconceivable that Bull Island would not have permanent wardens like any other site of such importance?

The Divorce Diaries: ‘I found bottles of gin in her car – she’d been drink-driving with the kids’In our Divorce Diaries series, we speak to people in Ireland about their experience of marriage and divorce. This week, a man in his 40s with two pre-teen children tells his story‘I was finding drink bottles around the house. It wasn’t something I was prepared for.’ Image: GettyAs told to Liadán Hynes Today at 06:30My ex and I got together when we were in our late teens. We came from similar economic backgrounds, but probably very different family environments. She grew up in a bit of a drinking culture.

Tottenham were never going to win the Champions League, so bowing out of that arena unceremoniously isn't a disaster in the current context. The real horror for Tottenham supporters is the Premier League table, and their team's direction of travel within it. Tottenham, meanwhile, are reportedly considering sacking Igor Tudor, an interim manager who has been in charge for four games. Kinsky's inclusion, ironically, was farely well received by Tottenham fans online, but what happened next was an unmitigated disaster. With nine games left in the Premier League, their fate, and the future of the club, hangs in the balance.

The Government has been accused of “failing migrants in a disgusting way” and engaging in “far right rhetoric”. The Labour Party has said the Government must roll out a positive information campaign highlighting the significant role migrants play in Irish society. Labour’s justice spokesman, Alan Kelly, said the Government has “failed relation to this and failed in a very disgusting way”. Mr Ó Ríordáin also said he asked the Government last year to produce an information campaign on migration, but that it had failed to do so. He was also criticised for saying a “significant number” of people in emergency accommodation “don’t have a housing right in Ireland”.

As the world fixated on the Strait of Hormuz, US president Donald Trump took Wednesday afternoon to drop into the real America. This was a rehash of Trump’s indispensable lines, like the 2020 election fraud line, and sharp new attacks featuring targets familiar and fresh. Remember when he filled up a 757 with billions of dollars of cash and sent it to Iran? US president Donald Trump greets Ed Gallrein, a farmer who has repeatedly voiced his support for him, on stage at an event in Hebron, Kentucky, on Wednesday. “The main thing is we have to win this thing, win it quickly, but win it,” he told the White House press corps.

Donald Trump tells Iran they should NOT attend World Cup for 'own life and safety'The World Cup kicks off in North America in the summer and United States President Donald Trump has issued a sinister warning. View 2 Images President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran ahead of the World Cup as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues. (Image: AP)Donald Trump says Iran should stay away from this summer's World Cup for 'their own life and safety' amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Article continues below"We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the World Cup. During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States.

He was at the time Ireland’s only third Olympic gold medal winner, after Pat O’Callaghan in the hammer (in 1928 and 1932) and Bob Tisdall in the 400m hurdles (also in 1932). Delany remains Ireland’s last Olympic gold medallist in athletics. I don’t do maybes, but it is terrifying to think about my life if I hadn’t won that Olympic gold medal. Britain had three finalists, including Brian Hewson, and while there was a sense any one of the 12 might win, Delany was the dark horse. In his sophomore year in 1956, Delany helped Villanova win three Penn Relays titles, running the anchor leg in both the sprint and distance medley.

Photograph: Nick BradshawA group of 69 newly qualified paramedics have been told they will be offered permanent contracts by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in May without the need to interview for the positions. After a meeting on Tuesday between management and the two unions involved, Siptu and Unite, NAS director Robert Morton wrote to those affected on Wednesday. Offers to the newly qualified paramedics will be made in the week of May 11th. The newly qualified paramedics have been given further short-term contracts to take them up to that time. Siptu and Unite said a ballot for industrial action linked to wider pay and grading issues among NAS staff would continue.

Tottenham icon opens door to shock return - 'Who wouldn't want the job'Tottenham are falling down the Premier League table, winless in 11, but former player Jurgen Klinsmann still sees it as an attraction job amid talk of another managerial changeView 2 Images Jurgen Klinsmann still sees the Tottenham job as an attractive propositionJurgen Klinsmann has opened the door to a Tottenham return as he talked up the manager's job and believes the person in charge needs an emotional connection to the club. Morale at Tottenham is at an all-time low with the club facing the genuine possibility of relegation to the Championship. A third man could yet grace the dugout this season - and Klinsmann still sees it as an attractive job. View 2 Images Jurgen Klinsmann played at Tottenham in the 1990s‌A number of previous Tottenham figures have been linked with a possible return, should the hierarchy chose to sack Tudor. Harry Redknapp has ruled himself out whilst there has been talk of ex-captain Tim Sherwood also making a return.

Solar company Amarenco has secured an additional €130m preferred equity which will help fund its new energy projects in Ireland and international acquisitions. Amerenco was co-founded by the late John Mullins in 2013 with the aim to speed up the shift to clean energy. It invests in long-term energy infrastructure.

The land, spanning approximately 1.15 acres, features the striking Lime Grove House, a substantial Victorian suburban house designed in the Italianate style. ‌The house was listed Grade II by Cadw in 2003 for being 'a substantial later Victorian suburban house in Italianate style'. View 7 Images CGI shows how beautiful the building could become once restored and converted into homes (Image: John Francis, Carmarthen)‌A separate chapel was erected, though it no longer forms part of the estate. The site is for sale with a guide price of £795,000, contact John Francis, Carmarthen on 01267 340069 for further details. For more property, renovation, and interior design stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.

‘I tend to just keep my head down and keep going’ – Gordon Elliott’s sigh of relief as Wodhooh gets him off the mark