The teenager who died in a tractor crash has been named locally as TJ Chambers. A promising hurler with his local GAA team at Ballyea, the 16-year-old died after the tractor he was driving crashed on Saturday on the R458 at Bunnahow, north of Crusheen, at 2pm. The former Ballyea National School pupil, who was the only occupant of the tractor, was pronounced dead at the scene by gardaí. A planned tractor run planned for the day was later cancelled, “due to unforeseen circumstances", according to Ballyea GAA’s Facebook page. According to the Clare Champion, TJ Chambers was a promising hurler from the Ballyea GAA club in County Clare.

By Cillian Sherlock, Press AssociationIrish officials believed the September 11th attacks would impact how US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process, according to a newly released Government file. One day after the terror attacks which killed more than 2,900 people and injured thousands more, a Government official put together a briefing document on its potential impacts on the peace process. “It is likely, therefore, that defeating terrorism will become a central organising principle for US policy for some time to come. “I am deeply shocked and enormously saddened by the terrible and evil events that have occurred in the United States,” he wrote. – This article is based on documents contained in the file labelled 2023/50/525 in the National Archives of Ireland.

Canon O’Brien Cup: UCC 2-18 Cork 2-17William Buckley struck the winning point as UCC regained the Canon O’Brien Cup in an entertaining post-Christmas contest against an experimental Cork side. Ballinora full-back Shane Kingston also impressed, while Finn O’Brien kept the scoreboard ticking over until a late injury. Finn O’Brien drew the foul but played on to feed Peter O’Shea to finish; 2-15 to 1-14. Robert Troy of UCC during the Canon O'Brien Cup match between UCC and Cork at The Mardyke in Cork. CORK: B Saunderson; E Roche, C Doolan, D O’Leary; C O’Brien, C Tobin, E Twomey; M Mullins, B O’Sullivan; C Darcy, C McCarthy, J O’Connor; A Walsh, S Desmond, J Cahalane.

Mohamed Salah is missing a key Liverpool ally amid uncertain Anfield futureMohamed Salah faces an uncertain Liverpool return after his outburst at the club this month, and the Egyptian is missing someone who could have been a valuable allyView 3 Images Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is missing a key companion in Kostas Tsimikas following his Liverpool outburst (Image: Andrew Powell, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah could be in for a chilly reception when he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations. And there's one familiar face missing from the Reds dressing room who might have helped smooth his reintegration into the squad. ‌Fast-forward to the present day, and Salah faces a tricky situation when he resumes club duties later this month. ‌The outburst inevitably sparked rumours that Salah's tenure at Anfield may be coming to an end, and he could even be offloaded in January. View 3 Images Salah is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt (Image: AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)‌"Mo is one of my best mates here.

A Russian tycoon once feared to be on a Kremlin hit list has been ordered to rip out a luxury hotel-style revamp of his London apartment. The unauthorised changes to the Victorian apartment, right by Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, stripped out original features and left the period home looking more like a boutique hotel, officials ruled. Mr Zhelyabovskiy has now been ordered to restore the two-bed apartment to its original layout after losing an appeal. Planning inspector Simon Hand concluded the revamped rooms 'now look like modern hotel rooms rather than parts of an early Victorian villa'. Pictured: The Victorian apartment building, right by Kensington Gardens and Hyde ParkPictured: The entrance to the main apartment building.

More than 20% of the videos that YouTube’s algorithm shows to new users are “AI slop” — low-quality AI-generated content designed to farm views, research has found. Together, these AI slop channels have amassed more than 63bn views and 221m subscribers, generating about $117m (€99m) in revenue each year, according to estimates. The researchers also made a new YouTube account and found that 104 of the first 500 videos recommended to its feed were AI slop. One-third of the 500 videos were “brainrot”, a category that includes AI slop and other low-quality content made to monetise attention. For another, the AI slop ecosystem is full of scammers: people selling tips and courses on how to make viral content — who often make more money than the AI slop producers themselves.

How Meat Loaf’s chaotic tour of rural Ireland in 1990 brought his music career back to lifeRTÉ documentary traces US superstar’s heartfelt and often hilarious journeyMeat Loaf on his tour of Ireland with Tommy and Geraldine Swarbrigg at Shannon Airport, 1990Lynne Kelleher Today at 06:30When US superstar Meat Loaf undertook his chaotic tour of rural Ireland in 1990 he had a series of narrow escapes. A new RTÉ documentary details how he was hospitalised after falling off a stage, narrowly avoided getting punched by a security guard at his own gig, and played Belfast at the height of the Troubles.

Injuries mean Liverpool have not got value for money, says Arne SlotBy Carl Markham, Press AssociationLiverpool have yet to get full value from their huge summer spending spree because of the string of injuries they have suffered, according to head coach Arne Slot. “I think a lot has been said by so many people about the amount of money we’ve spent last summer,” said Slot. “But unfortunately not all of the money we’ve spent we have used and that has to do with the injuries of these players. “Pace – that’s what he has and that’s so important and crucial in modern-day football. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted there is still more work to do to cut out the errors.

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Game of Thrones location scout draws songwriting inspiration from dramatic Irish landscapesBy David Young, Press AssociationA film location scout who found the dramatic landscapes made famous by Game of Thrones is channelling the inspiration from those rugged backdrops to launch a solo music career. “During my time as the Westeros-finding location scout, I would keep voice memos, because I have songs on the go all the time. And so I have a huge, huge backlog of things to get through.”He added: “It’s really nice to complete something. That’s something I’m trying to force myself to do here – you can be sitting on great ideas, but never release them. He wrote the musical score for her film Wildkind, which premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh during the summer.

Storms across the year were a frequent reminder that an island nation is at the mercy of Mother Nature, although she could show kindness with bouts of sunshine. There were three names on the ballot paper, although Jim Gavin had withdrawn from the campaign by the time Ms Connolly comfortably beat Heather Humphreys. Gaza was again at the forefront when Ireland decided not to compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, owing to Israel’s participation. Garda officers line the route as the funeral cortege for Garda Kevin Flatley arrives at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Ireland fans in the stands celebrate victory in a 2026 Fifa World Cup European qualifying group match against Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (Liam McBurney/PA)Owen Kelly, left, 16, and Niall McGrath, 15, cool off diving into the slip at Clontarf (Niall Carson/PA)A robin takes flight on a sunny spring morning in the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)A fallow deer shakes water from its coat following a hail shower in Dublin’s Phoenix Park (Brian Lawless/PA)

Holly Ramsay swept into her wedding in Bath Abbey yesterday on the arm of her celebrity chef father, but keeping her lace gown concealed beneath a billowing hooded ivory cloak. She had told yesterday's Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam 'have cut my heart out'. This newspaper can also reveal that, moments after he married Holly, Adam Peaty was sent a devastating text message by his aunt Louise, who was also not invited to the wedding. David and Victoria arrive for Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty's wedding. While the ceremony and reception were conducted in the utmost secrecy, it's likely they will feature in an upcoming Netflix documentary series about life in the Ramsay family.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has lost a very embarrassing bet with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, after England claimed a four-wicket victory at the MCG on Saturday. The parameters of the bet involved the losing mayor ‘posting the other side’s team photo on the office door for a week’. !’Mr Reece and Mr Khan are known to be good friends, with the former having flown out to London last month to meet with the London Mayor at City Hall. ‘Hi Nick, You are on - in London we don’t back down from challenges!’ Mr Khan responded. ‘Have a great Christmas and I hope you find a good picture of the England team for your office door!

Minister and top HSE official visit Iceland to examine their liberal transgender policyIrish gender service had ‘no right’ to close wait list to new clients, says HSE bossFianna Fáil minister of state for mental health Mary Butler. Photo: PAMaeve Sheehan Today at 06:30The junior health minister for mental health is examining Iceland’s transgender health services as a potential new model of care for Ireland.

Diplomat putting the focus on shared security issuesThe new British ambassador to ­Ireland has said maritime and ­cyber security are among the major ­issues both countries must tackle together. “We are hoping that by the time the summit (the UK & Ireland summit next year) comes along, we will have completed that work as a sort of modernised, refreshed idea of what we’re doing together,” she said. “Cyber security obviously will be central to that, and maritime, what we do together in the maritime domain? How can we make sure that all of those things, that critical national infrastructure, is kept safe?”British ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen is looking for joint opportunities. Married to former Defence Forces member William Tierney from Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland is not unfamiliar terrain for Ms Owen.