Photograph: Matt KavanaghAn “incredibly kind” man died in circumstances of “almost indescribable savagery”, a barrister has told a Central Criminal Court jury. John Casserly (58) died in his flat on Tone Street in Ballina, Co Mayo in October 2024. Kelly said that what happened next was that Casserly “met his death in circumstances of almost indescribable savagery”. Kelly said the pathologist would tell the trial that Casserly died from multiple sharp-force injuries along with blunt force trauma. They had done this earlier on the day that Casserly died and returned to his home afterwards.

Tottenham star makes feelings clear on Arsenal tactics with brutal 'boring' digTottenham forward Mathys Tel believes Premier League games are no longer entertaining to watch as more and more teams put an emphasis on set-pieces and disruptive tacticsView 2 Images Mathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur plays during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom, on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Harvey Murphy/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Mathys Tel admits the Premier League has become "boring to watch" due to some of the tactics deployed by some teams, including the current emphasis on set-pieces. ‌The Tottenham attacker's comments relate to certain areas that Arsenal have excelled in this season, including set-pieces. ‌But Tel has become the latest figure to question the quality of games in the Premier League this term after similar comments made by Ruud Gullit and Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot. ‌“I’ll tell you the truth, yes, it’s not exciting,” Tel said on the Zack Nani Foot & Live podcast, via Maxifoot.

The chair of a report on ethnic diversity in the top ranks of British companies has said it will be “natural for white males to have fewer board seats” in the future due to the UK’s changing social demographics. Photograph: iStockThe chair of a report on ethnic diversity in the top ranks of British companies has said it will be “natural for white males to have fewer board seats” in the future due to the UK’s changing social demographics. There are no woman chief executives of FTSE 100 companies who are from an ethnic minority group. Within the FTSE 100, British Land and Pershing Square Holdings failed to meet the target for having one ethnic minority director. The Parker Review was commissioned by the government in 2015 to address the lack of ethnic diversity on UK boards.

It was confirmed on Saturday that Brandt, 29, will leave Borussia Dortmund upon the expiry of his contract in June. ‌Sky Germany claim that Brandt wants to move abroad for the first time in his career and Arsenal are interested. But Mikel Arteta would need to convince the player to snub Barcelona, who are also reportedly keen. "He's played a few hundred games for Borussia Dortmund. Should Arsenal sign Julian Brandt?

By Claudia Savage, Press AssociationThere was no evidence of “direct violence” from a third party in the analysis of Noah Donohoe’s body, a group of pathologists have told the inquest into his death. Jurors at Belfast Coroner’s Court were shown a picture of Noah’s body that was not presented in court, as the pathologists discussed a “broad area of bruising” across his forehead. A joint statement was then read from Dr Turner, Prof Crane and Dr Nathaniel Cary, a Home Office registered consultant forensic pathologist, all of whom appeared to the court, Dr Cary remotely. They agreed there was no evidence of any cause of death related to direct violence or injuries that would suggest involvement of a third party but that this cannot be ruled out on pathological evidence. Dr Turner said rigor mortis, a stiffening of the muscles that takes place after death, had already passed, suggesting Noah had been dead “quite a period of time before he’d been found”.

By Eimear Dodd and Declan BrennanTwo nightclub goers who separately took part in the assault of a man who later died as a result of a violent incident in Dublin city centre have been jailed for three years. The court heard that Carr punched Babatunde eight times on South Anne Street after he had been fatally injured. He was also subject to a suspended sentence of two years for possession of knives from 2023. Tache was on bail for an offence of money laundering and was also subject to a suspended sentence for drug dealing. Michael Hourigan, defending Tache, noted his client was highly intoxicated on the night.

Rain and showers are expected each day this week with lowest temperatures set to range from 0 to 4 degrees on Thursday eveningA status yellow wind warning has been issued for three counties this evening, while a separate status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country later in the week. Met Éireann have issued today’s yellow wind warning for counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo, which will come into place at 6pm, until 5am Wednesday morning. Please review your details and accept them to load the contentA separate status yellow wind warning will be in place on Wednesday night from midnight until 6pm on Thursday. This week is set to bring rain and showers each day, with temperatures dipping later in the week. This will be followed by a transition to cooler air, with lowest temperatures expected to drop to freezing and wintry hazards possible.

Residents in parts of the Northern Territory have been warned not to drink their tap water after flooding at a major dam triggered an urgent health alert. NT Health said a boil water alert had been issued for Greater Darwin, Palmerston and surrounding areas due to the flooding of Darwin River Dam. Power and Water Corporation (PWC), which is dealing with the issue, reiterated the importance of conserving water. 'The Darwin River Dam spillway has been overflowing since the new year due to a heavy wet season,' they said. 'The Darwin River Dam wall has not been impacted by this event.'

Multiple types of shellfish are being recalled in at least nine states due to concerns they may be contaminated with a highly contagious 'rib-cracking' virus. While it is known the shellfish products were distributed in those nine states, the FDA warns they may have been further distributed to others. Norovirus is a highly contagious illness that causes diarrhea and vomiting, which can be so forceful at times it leads to broken ribs. The FDA warns that the shellfish may be contaminated with the virus even if it looks, smells and tastes normal. Norovirus is extremely contagious and the FDA warns retailers and restaurants to beware of potential cross-contamination from the shellfish, including utensils and preparation areas.

Man Utd set sights on Andoni Iraola but face competition from three Premier League rivalsManchester United will appoint a permanent head coach this summer and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is one of the names on the radar of the Red Devils and Premier League rivalsView 2 Images Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has plenty of Premier League admirers (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United and Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs who could pounce if Andoni Iraola decides to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. ‌The Cherries head coach, 43, has been a revelation since succeeding Gary O'Neil on the south coast back in the summer of 2023, guiding Bournemouth to their best ever Premier League finish last season. Unfortunately for them, Iraola's work has not gone unnoticed elsewhere and with his contract up this summer, potential suitors are starting to emerge. It remains to be seen, though, if Carrick will land the job full-time, with United continuing to be linked with other coaches. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.

A nurse who worked in hospitals for 20 years has been suspended for six months after he repeated a ‘deeply shocking’ joke he claimed was by Ricky Gervais to a colleague. He defended himself at Fife Hospital by saying he was ‘not the author’ of the line and was merely ‘repeating’ a sketch by comedian Mr Gervais. The hospital, denying his explanation, brought the case before a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) tribunal, where Mr Murray was subsequently suspended for misconduct. Mr Murray worked as a nurse for 20 years at St Andrews Hospital, Fife, and Fife Hospital, Fife, and otherwise had a clean record. The conversation ended with Mr Murray shouting offensive language at a female nurse and sticking two fingers up at her.

Ireland West Airport Knock has annouced a temporary change to the designated drop off and collection point for Bus Éireann. "Due to ongoing upgrade works in our airport car park, the designated drop off and collection point for Bus Éireann will be temporarily moved from Tuesday 10th March," a spokesperson for the airport said. The new temporary location will be outside the airport grounds, across from the statue of Monsignor Horan on the approach road into the airport. Airport Car Park staff will be on hand at the various locations across the airport to provide assistance and guidance to the new temporary bus stop location whilst the works are ongoing, which will take 1-2 days to complete. "Once works are completed in the airport car park the Bus stop will be restored to its original location," the spokesperson said.

The clubs should be held responsible for these mindless idiots – the SFA needs to demonstrate that it has the guts to ensure that this happens. Bring in strict liabilityOf course Hampden will "look into the scenes which disgraced Scotland" after the Rangers v Celtic Scottish Cup quarter-final, which were broadcast around the world to Scotland's shame. Throwing both out of next year's Scottish Cup would concentrate minds, but the authorities are impotent. It's only when an incident such as this occurs that the lasting importance of our heritage is brought into focus. Following the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, colleges became universities overnight and the number of universities effectively doubled.

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly exposed himself in public in Limerick. A garda spokesperson told the Irish Examiner they are investigating the “alleged incident”, which occurred in the Condell Road area on Monday morning.

Smart meter glitch: households told they owe thousands of euroOne download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity in the first week of MarchSmart meters generated graphics at the weeked that told consumers they were using massive amounts of electricity. Stock image. Photo: AlamyCharlie Weston Today at 06:30A massive malfunction on electricity smart meters over the weekend meant some householders were told they had consumed thousands of euro of energy.