Fears have been raised for freedom of speech after Labour launched a major crackdown on Islamophobia. The Government announced on Monday the creation of an official definition of 'anti-Muslim hostility' and the country's first tsar to tackle it in a £4million drive. The Government also said that the definition – published alongside a long-awaited strategy on social cohesion - is not becoming law and does not mean that all anti-Muslim hostility would constitute a crime. Founder of the Free Speech Union Lord Young pointed out that a previous definition of Islamophobia put forward by a Parliamentary group was also non-statutory but had a 'profoundly chilling effect on free speech'. He went on: 'The fact that the new definition is of 'anti-Muslim hostility' not 'Islamophobia' won't stop it being used to silence legitimate criticism of Muslims or Muslim organisations.

Quantity in today’s market matters almost as much as quality and for a 331-acre hill West Cork hill farm — new to the market with Clonakilty-based auctioneers Hodnett Forde Property Services — this idea seems to be borne out by the level of interest in it so far. The holding is at Derryriordane, amidst the beguiling hills near such well-known spots as Gougane Barra, Inchigeelagh and Ballingeary. Some of the lands near the house and yard on the 331-acre farm, Derryriordane, Inchigeela. The 331-acre farm 'comprises about 50 acres of reasonably good pasture land, with the remaining lands consisting of rough grazing'. “It’s on the market 10 days or so and is already under offer.”The guide price is an enticing €800,000 (€2,400/acre).

"So I experienced pain for 13 years before I was diagnosed," she said. Dr Aoife McSweeney, obstetrician, gynaecologist and endometriosis surgeon at CUMH, and with the supra-regional endometriosis centre, agreed. Excision is seen as the gold-standard treatment for deep disease and also used with superficial type lesions. “But so is the back-up, the ability to communicate back to clinicians in Ireland, that’s there’s data-capture and that there’s follow-up with patients. However, she said there was still “need for expansion of community services”, including access to specialist physiotherapists for women with endometriosis.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince William quickly changes subject with Anne at first major event since Andrew arrestAn expert lip reader has analysed an exchange between Prince William and Princess Anne at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey this afternoonView 4 Images The Royal Family at the 2026 Commonwealth Day Service (Image: Getty Images)Prince William's cryptic comment to Princess Anne at the Royal Family's first major joint engagement since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted by a lip reader. ‌The royals gathered in forced at Westminster Abbey this afternoon for the annual Commonwealth Day service. King Charles and Kate Middleton were also in attendance, alongside Anne's husband Sir Tim Laurence. The BBC said: “Our decision not to broadcast the Commonwealth Day ceremony in the same way we've done in previous years reflects the difficult choices we have to make in light of our funding challenges. "BBC News plans to cover the service across its platforms, including the BBC One bulletins and rolling news channel.”

Yves St Laurent fell in love with Marrakesh. For the initial four days, ferocious rain prevented St Laurent from leaving his hotel. “Marrakesh,” St Laurent said, “has opened me to colour.”I’m standing in the museum that attests to the deep relationship between the city and the couturier. The exterior of the Musée Yves St Laurent is equally arresting. Skip the queues for the Musée Yves St Laurent, Jardin Majorelle and Berber Museum by buying your tickets online.

The previous coalition’s response to rising energy costs caused by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine gives an idea of action that could be taken. A: The previous coalition’s response to rising energy costs caused by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine gives an idea of action that could be taken. They included excise cuts for fuel; reduced VAT on energy bills and a series of household electricity credits. A carbon tax increase on home heating oil is due in May, timed to coincide with lower demand after winter. Overall, some €1,500 of electricity credits were paid to all households, regardless of need, in recent years.

The Government has responded to President Catherine Connolly’s intervention on Iran by reminding her that it has executive responsibility for foreign affairs. Speaking to political correspondents on Monday, the Government’s spokesman said “successive governments have voiced support for international law”, adding this was “especially important for a small country”. “The Government has also been clear, clear in terms of our support for the UN, the importance of international law and calling for de-escalation,” he said. In her statement on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, Connolly said the recent attacks in the Middle East have been “deliberate assaults on international law”. We as a Government have been clear that what is happening is not in line, or consistent, with international law.

Eight areas of the UK are being targeted by the police and copyright experts. "FACT's enforcement activities against illegal streaming are ongoing throughout the year," FACT chairman Kieron Sharp said. ‌"Our investigations are thorough, and we are relentless in our determination to stop illegal streaming and bring offenders to justice. Jonathan Edge from Liverpool was jailed in November 2024 after using Amazon fire sticks to show Premier League football to customers. Article continues belowIn a different case, Stephen Woodward was jailed for three years after making £1.1million from three illegal streaming sites over a seven-year period.

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shelbourne 2 Shamrock Rovers 2After swapping four goals in a thrilling first half, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers failed to deliver on further promise in the second as they had to settle for a point apiece from a compelling Dublin derby at Tolka Park. The Drumcondra side were thus keen to get back on track while Rovers looked to build further momentum. Continuing the helter-skelter start to the game, Rovers then fully availed of some foolhardiness by Wessel Speel to equalise seven minutes later. SHELBOURNE: Speel; Gannon (Bone, 65), Ibsen Rossi, Ledwidge, Norris; Kelly, Lunney (Jarvis, 77), McInroy (Henry-Francis, 55), Lundgren (Coote, 55); Wood; Martin (Boyd, 65). SHAMROCK ROVERS: McGinty; Grace, Lopes, C. O’Sullivan; Sobowale (Brennan, 68), Malley (Byrne, 68), Healy, Watts (Ozhianvuna, 77), Grant; Greene (Burke, 68), McGovern (M. Noonan, 68).

Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Galatasaray on Tuesday after he was injured in training. Alisson has been a key player for Arne Slot's side this season, but is unavailable for the match. Liverpool return to Champions League action having sat out of the play-off stage thanks to their top-eight finish in the league phase. Galatasaray came through 7-5 on aggregate against Italian giants Juventus and beat Liverpool 1-0 in the league phase back in September. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.

Trump tells Republicans war could be ‘short-term excursion’Donald Trump addressing House Republicans on Monday. Facing economic turmoil as oil prices surged, Trump abruptly reverses course to declare near victory in the Iran war and signal that it may be over soon after all. Trump has thus far offered shifting objectives and timelines for the war that has killed scores in Iran, including supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Iran’s new Supreme ‌leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who ⁠is the son of the slain supreme leader, Trump told CBS News: “I have no message for him.” Trump said ‌he has someone in mind to lead Iran, but did not elaborate. – ReutersTurkey aiming to stay out of Iran war “blaze”, says ErdoganTurkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said ‌on Monday that Turkey’s ​main goal is to keep the ​country out of the “blaze” ⁠of the Iran ‌war.

A residents group in the Thomas Street area of Dublin 8 believe that the area is over-saturated by hotels and the more lands being swallowed up by hotels only exacerbates the housing situation for residents. Bridgefoot Street Residents Association and Bridgefoot Street Youth Group have lodged an objection against plans for a an 80 bedroom aparthotel by Welthomas Property Ltd for 144 Thomas Street. Ó Meachair said that one aparthotel provider alone already has four premises in Dublin 8. The planning report states that the scheme “proposes the regeneration of a vacant, urban infill, brownfield site”. The report states that the site “is currently used as a surface car park representing a highly inefficient and unsustainable use of a scarce land resource in the inner-city”.

Uncertainty surrounding proposed redundancies of the North Cork Creamery plant in Kanturk have the town and its people holding their breath. “North Cork milk and butter are award-winning products — the reputation is strong, you'd hope maybe with a financial injection from somewhere it might be enough to tide them over,” he said. Owner of Twohig SuperValu in Kanturk town, Michael Twohig Jr, said the news about the plant was “disappointing for the entire community”. “As long as I can remember, we’ve been stocking North Cork milk,” Mr Twohig said. North Cork Creameries milk on the shelves in the local Kanturk SuperValu.

The new digital payments service Zippay was launched on Monday, with the potential to reach more than 5m eligible customer accounts of the three retail banks. Zippay is a new digital payment service launched on Monday as in-app service by Bank of Ireland, AIB, and PTSB. Are there additional fees for using Zippay? Not yet - Zippay is only being rolled out through the three Irish pillar banks for now. But after the initial launch, it will be offered to other banks that provide IBAN account services and a mobile app to Irish consumers.

Not seven years have passed since Spurs played Liverpool in the Champions League final at the home of Atletico Madrid. Igor Tudor said Tottenham's main focus was the Premier League clash at Liverpool on SundaySpurs though, were sitting fifth in the Premier League when Ryan Mason was summoned for the second time from his backroom duties to lead them over the line. 'Our first aim is Premier League and this needs to be said publicly,' said the interim boss. A totally different competition against a team with Champions League history, experience and quality. Spurs have managed to shed their Premier League problems in Europe this season, losing only one of eight in the opening phase of Champions League games to qualify for the last 16 in fourth.