By the end of extra-time, the statistics showed Celtic hadn’t managed a single shot on target. The demand that his players screwed down the volume on 7,500 Celtic fans here. For the Celtic fans congregating in the visiting end for the first time since 2018, the team news was not what they were looking for. There were a couple of curveballs for Rangers fans to digest, too, with John Souttar and Tochi Chukwuani dropped. Celtic defender Benjamin Arthur hadn’t put a foot wrong until he let a back-pass roll under his foot early in the second period.

Almost 1.4 million homes are facing an instant £600-plus rise in heating oil costs amid claims of 'shameful behaviour from rogue suppliers'. Latest figures show the bulk price of heating oil – the main source of warmth for 'off-grid' homes in rural areas – has doubled within a week to over £1.23 per litre. Shadow Energy Minister Claire Coutinho has now accused domestic suppliers of using the crisis as cover to 'price gouge' heating oil customers. In a letter to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband she writes: 'Families are reporting shameful behaviour from rogue heating oil suppliers which can only be described as blatant profiteering. Distributors' trade group UKIFDA says the spike has been caused because heating oil, like jet fuel, is kerosene-based.

North East prison praised for safety but concerns raised over rise of force used against inmatesHMP Low Newton was inspected last November, and was rated good for its safety, respect and preparation for releaseView Image HMP and YOI Low Newton prison in Brasside, near Durham (Image: Daily Mirror)A North East prison for female inmates has been praised for its safety, but concerns have been raised in other areas, including the rise in force used. HMP Low Newton was inspected last November by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, and was rated good for its safety, respect and preparation for release. ‌But as well as praise, there were a number of concerns that were raised in the report, including the amount of force used against inmates. The report stated: "The number of times force had been used against women had risen over the last year. Since this inspection, we have passed the Mental Health Act which ends the use of prison as a place of safety.

Impoverished by technology and population growth, the handloom weavers were forced into dark satanic mills. Among these so forced would have been the Calton Weavers, “Britain’s first working class martyrs”, forerunners of the trade union movement, for which of course they were shot. So, the Calton Weavers. The Calton Weavers Commemoration Committee describes it as “the first ever incidence in Britain of trade unionists being mown down by the forces of the state”. More than 6000 people, pretty much the entire population of Calton, attended the burials of the “Calton Martyrs”.

IRELAND U20 48 WALES U20 33Ireland Under-20 captain Sami Bishti believes his squad have a tough week’s preparation ahead of their Triple Crown attempt against Scotland next Sunday after surviving an early scare in their victory over Wales. But tighthead prop Bishti reflected on the journey his own team has made since a heavy opening-round defeat to France in Perpignan last month. “To be fair, from where we've come from, from France to now, we just keep building, keep gathering that momentum, going again,” Bishti told the Irish Examiner. “I suppose a few things probably we'll look back and review that we weren't too happy about (against Wales). They have some experience from last year, a couple of lads coming back and we know that.

Allianz HL Division 1B: Clare 0-26 Wexford 1-20Wexford’s hopes of promotion back to NHL Division 1A were severely dented as hosts Clare completed a clean sweep of six group wins in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg, Ennis. Leading for the last hour of the contest and by as much as eight points in each half, the Banner appeared comfortable for the majority. Backed by the conditions, it was only midway through the opening period that Brian Lohan’s side got into their stride. The value of that stop was magnified four minutes later when Simon Roche converted an angled shot past Sheedy to finally kickstart Wexford’s comeback bid. Pat Bennett’s side certainly won’t lack motivation as Carlow crave a victory themselves just to avoid the drop to Division 2.

In 2024, over one hundred million AI girlfriend apps were downloaded by users around the world. According to DCU professor Debbie GIng, this and other emerging technology should be “a serious cause of concern”. The fact that AI girlfriends will tolerate all kinds of abuse, Ging explained, is a “coding decision”, made in a tech industry that is mostly being “built by men”. But it’s not just AI relationship apps that the professor of digital media and gender says should be of concern. You can listen back to the live show in full - recorded at Chapters Bookstore in Dublin - in the player above or search The Women’s Podcast in your usual podcast app.

Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIt’s International Women’s Day. What does International Women’s Day mean to your average Joan Soap? Carmel’s youngest child will celebrate her 18th birthday on International Women’s Day, but that’s not enough to turn her misty-eyed over the day itself. Claire Ronan feels International Women’s Day “smacks of tokenism. “Every day is fecking Women’s Day in this house”, he announces.

Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by a major shake-up after BBC bosses reportedly axed three professional dancers from the hit ballroom show. It is claimed producers want a 'fresh start' for the long-running series, with new presenters also set to be announced soon. According to The Sun, long-running professional dancers Gorka Márquez, 35, and Luba Mushtuk, 36, have been given the axe by TV bosses. A source told the publication: 'There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by a major shake-up after BBC bosses reportedly axed three professional dancers from the hit ballroom showGorka, who met his partner Gemma Atkinson on the show in 2017, has starred in the series for a decade and featured in three finales.

Double child killer Ian Huntley could get a taxpayer-funded funeral and memorial, and the prison governor will be forced to write a letter of condolence to his family, after he was bludgeoned to death by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland. Firstly, the governor of the Durham prison, Darren Finley, will have to pen a letter of condolence to Huntley's family and invite them to visit the prison. Triple murderer Anthony Russell, 43, is suspected of launching the brutal assault, which left Huntley 'torn apart like a rat' and lying in a pool of his own blood. Prison sources this weekend suggested to The Mail on Sunday that the issue of Huntley's next of kin had caused a family 'disagreement'. It was previously reported that Huntley wore a red Manchester United football shirt around prison, which infuriated other inmates.

Kylian Mbappe rejects Real Madrid offer after Trent Alexander-Arnold ban forced switchKylian Mbappe has struck up a friendship with Trent Alexander-Arnold but has chosen not to copy his Real Madrid team-mateView Image Kylian Mbappe won't be replicating Trent Alexander-Arnold's choice of ride at Real Madrid (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has declined the club's offer of a brand new BMW i7 despite recently passing his driving test. In doing so, he's rejected the chance to match up with team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club car park. Such a privilege brings certain benefits when you're among the Real elite, including the provision of a complimentary i7. Having only recently passed his test, Marca reported Mbappe is mindful of tackling more than he can manage with his first regular vehicle. Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Recent footage captured outside the Real training ground showed Mbappe driving out on his own for the first time.

If they lose to France in Paris on Saturday, it will register their worst ever Six Nations performance of just one victory. He said: “After a 12-match winning run, these past three results have been hugely disappointing and we feel that just as much as everyone else. Borthwick declared before the tournament that he wanted the title to be on the line against France in Paris on March 14, but a fifth-placed finish now seems likely. Maro Itoje, right, says Borthwick is ‘a fantastic coach’ (Adam Davy/PA)Itoje, the team’s captain, believes Borthwick should not be in the crosshairs for recent setbacks. Steve is definitely the right guy for the job.

Mounting uncertainty over future of Ireland’s €4bn trade links as Middle East war continues to rageBombings, drone strikes and threats to freight over land and sea have placed significant doubts over how accessible the region will beSmoke billows from Zayed port in Abu Dhabi after an Iranian attack, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: Abdelhadi Ramahi/ReutersSean Pollock Today at 06:30Almost 400 Irish-owned enterprises are currently exporting to the Middle East, including hundreds of SMEs, leaving them exposed as the US and Israeli war with Iran continues.

Photo: Stock iamge/GettyElis, a French multinational commercial laundry and textile rental group, plans to create over 200 jobs near Navan, Co Meath, at a proposed facility near the town. Joanne D’Arcy, CEO of Elis Ireland, said the business was progressing plans for its new laundry facility, representing an investment of “upwards of €30m”. In Ireland, Elis Textile Services grew revenue to €68.2m in 2023, up 41pc. Based in Ballinrobe, OCL Laundry Services was established in 2000 by outgoing owner Alan O’Connor. In Ireland, Elis Textile Services grew revenue to €68.2m in 2023, up 41pc.

Ahead of Mother’s Day, we asked columnists and other well-known faces to reflect on the profound role their mothers have played in shaping their lives. She was originally a teacher and then she became the principal of a large girls school near where we lived. We were just totally encompassed and brought into the family, you know, loved beyond doubt. So now, I occasionally take my kids out of school myself and we have a day off together. I’m replicating some of those things that my mother did that meant a lot to me when we were kids.