Ruben Amorim's priority Man Utd signing after holding private chat in tunnelManchester United made Matheus Cunha their first signing of the summer and Ruben Amorim had earmarked him as his priority signing after a brief chat at Old TraffordView 2 Images Matheus Cunha made the move to Manchester in the summerRuben Amorim made it his priority to land Matheus Cunha after Manchester United lost the Europa League final to Tottenham last season - and he wasted little time in getting his man. ‌The United boss also addressed the board, beginning his sales pitch as he sought to get Cunha through the door. ‌Cunha was ultimately the first signing Amorim made in the summer and, bar his absence due to injury, has quickly become an integral part of what United are trying to do. The Brazilian admitted that United had always been a dream destination, no doubt helping Amorim get his man in the summer. Article continues belowHe said when he signed: “It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player.

His old teammate, Kingston, is heading into his 11th year on the senior panel at just 28 years of age. “If something needs to be brought up, you can bring it up. “As Ben was saying there, people in different form, fellas getting injured, so it's up to every fella to be driving on as much as they can and staying injury-free. “Everybody is just training really hard, so we're looking forward to getting these games under our belt, the Munster League games, and then into the League. New challenges with the S&C and fellas are really driving it on early.

Christmas over, the presents done, the selection boxes demolished — and a week to go before children head back to school. If they’re telling you they’re worried, ask open-ended questions — ‘How often have you felt like that?’ Teens switch off when parents go into problem-solving mode. And contrary to what we might think, teens need us to lead them and to set boundaries so they can feel safe and also thrive. “Be really optimistic and highlight the positives for your child — seeing friends again, engaging with favourite subjects, getting back to enjoyable activities. “Empathy, structure and a nice dash of positivity can help your child start the second term feeling supported and confident,” says Cross.

By Jonathan McCambridge, PAAny review of the early years of the Stormont political institutions had to focus on the lack of paramilitary decommissioning, former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble warned the UK Government in 2003. Newly declassified files show Mr Trimble stating his “incredulity” that a letter from the UK and Irish governments proposing a conference to discuss progress in the workings of the Assembly did not mention decommissioning. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland and established the Stormont Assembly and powersharing Executive. Mr Trimble responded to Mr Murphy in a letter on December 23rd. He said: “Our position and attitude to Sinn Fein is well known and set out in our Assembly election manifesto.

Irish State Papers are released each year and offer a glimpse into more recent history. Here is a list of the stories from the Irish Independent State Papers, Day Four. Click on each link to read more, or explore all the State Papers on our dedicated page. Confidential documents released as part of the State Papers revealed the harrowing details of the death of Ann 'Annie' Duffy in Mayo in 1941. Confidential Government files released as part of the State Papers revealed Irish officials were wary of the Saudi group.

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Showcase, Ireland’s International Creative Expo, returns to the RDS, Dublin, bringing together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands under one roof. Five Clare businesses will feature at the event which will take place from Sunday, 18th January to Tuesday, 20th January 2026. Buyers from Ireland and across the globe are once again expected to attend the country’s largest annual trade event for Irish craft, design and creativity. Showcase is presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland, with support from Department of Trade Enterprise and Employment, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices. To attend Showcase 2025, please register here: Showcase Ireland 2026Gaelach CandlesMama’s Boobie BoxPalm Free Irish SoapMcKernan Wollen MillsThe Moher Soap Company

She told the Daily Mail: 'I was still like, no, I'm not an alcoholic, not an alcoholic. But DeKett told the Daily Mail she misunderstood and thought the judge only meant she should not drink just before she returned to court. She was ordered to use a breathalyzer to check for alcohol three times a day, at 7am, 1pm and 5pm. The judge warned that if she was found to be drinking alcohol again, she would be jailed. As well as boosting her social life, she said that not drinking has had a revolutionary effect on her health and that she has never felt more attractive.

U2 U-turn put Irish diplomats in ’embarrassing situation’By Cillian Sherlock, Press AssociationIrish officials thought they had five times as many free tickets for a U2 tour of the United States, with newly released Government files revealing that diplomats were left in an “embarrassing situation”. A list of names was drawn up on the belief that up to 60 guests for each concert would be acceptable. However, they were told weeks the band wanted to limit the allocation to 10 tickets per night. The consul general in Boston said this “puts us in an embarrassing situation” as potential guests had already been approached for their preferred dates. The band did not perform at the tower, with Johnny Hallyday and Stevie Wonder among the main acts on the day.

Ireland’s stance on Gaza ‘being weaponised against us’, Micheál Martin warnsSome people are trying to paint the country's stance on the war as antisemitic and anti-Israel, says TaoiseachTaoiseach Micheál Martin inspects Irish troops during a visit last week to Camp Shamrock in Lebanon close to the border with Israel. Photo: PARalph Riegel Today at 06:30Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland’s principled stance on Gaza and the West Bank was being “weaponised” against the country.

Learning a new language later in life is good for your brain – here’s how to do it at any ageThree learners reveal how they mastered a new language in middle age, while also enjoying a cognitive workoutNiall O’Neill was 54 when he started learning French. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/ProvisionDeirdre McArdle Today at 06:30Learning a new language can protect brain and body health, and slow down the biological ageing process. That’s according to research from Trinity College Dublin, which also says that the more languages you learn, the better.

Everyone’s talking about: The ‘Sleepy Girl mocktail’ – is this trendy concoction really the key to a better night’s rest? We get the expert view on whether this ‘wonder-drink’ really be the solution to all our tossing, turning and restlessness? If it helps you sleep better, it's worth a shot. How quickly you get to sleep, how much sleep you get, how you feel after sleep. A good night’s sleep can be elusive, and many chase remedies aimed at helping them achieve it.

Nurses complained that cabbage was the only vegetable offered to them for almost three months. Photo: Tony GavinGovernment files showed health chiefs were determined to ensure nurses “behave responsibly” after being embarrassed by a strike over poor-quality food at a Galway hospital. One outraged medic wanted the nurses disciplined as they considered the strike to be in breach of hospital rules. In 1965, nurses at Merlin Park Hospital made headlines when they staged a strike over what they complained was substandard food being offered to them. Nurses complained that cabbage was the only vegetable offered to them for almost three months.

From salons to sinking ships – the Irish reality TV moments that made us all laugh, cry and cringeFrom faithfuls and farming to salons and sinking ships, Ireland has an insatiable appetite for watching celebrities and civilians doing silly things'The Traitors Ireland'Melanie Finn Today at 06:30From Maura Higgins to Brian Dowling, Irish people have an uncanny knack for excelling at reality shows. Whether it’s our down-to-earth personalities or fondness for gossiping, this country has a long love affair with the genre.

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