JOHN EGAN - 6A first Ireland start since 2023 for the experienced Hull City defender who replaced Jake O’Brien from Thursday’s team. SUBSTITUTES:Mark Travers (61 mins) - 6 With Kelleher in such outstanding form of late, opportunities have been hard to come by for Travers and no doubt he was disappointed not to get the nod in this friendly. James Abankwah (61 mins) - 6 A senior debut for the former St Patrick’s Athletic man who has been the Ireland Under-21 captain up to now. Harvey Vale (61 mins) - 6 The English-born attacker was catapulted from nowhere over the last fortnight and made his debut off the bench in Prague. Bosun Lawal (61 mins) - 7 After a few false dawns with previous squad involvement, this was a nice moment for the Stoke City man as he came on for his senior bow.

More than 11,000 patients spent a night on a hospital trolley last month, up from 9,124 in March 2025, according to data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Patients attending at Munster hospitals were the most likely to see delays, with overcrowding prevalent at University Hospital Limerick and Cork University Hospital. St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin had 870 patients waiting, while University Hospital Galway had 862 patients who could not get a bed. University Hospital Waterford saw just 13 patients on trolleys all month, down from 20 in March last year. On Wednesday 69 patients waited longer than 24 hours on a trolley, including three people aged over 75.

A 54-year-old man charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was further remanded in custody this morning. He appeared again today before Tralee District Court via video link from Cork prison. He said it was the State's application to further remand Michael Kelley in custody to reappear at Tralee District Court in two weeks. Judge David Waters granted the State's application and remanded Michael Kelley in custody to reappear at Tralee District Court on April 15 next. Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, on March 21, 2025.

One person has been airlifted to hospital as firefighters tackle a major blaze at an industrial estate in Co Tyrone. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said more than 100 firefighters and 15 engines attended the incident in the Bankmore Road area of Omagh, after receiving a call around 7am on Wednesday morning. In a statement, an NIFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters are currently in attendance at a large fire at a commercial premises at Doogary West Industrial Estate on Bankmore Road, Omagh. “There are currently 15 Fire Appliances, over 100 Firefighters, an Aerial Appliance, a High Volume Pump, 2 Water Tankers and a Command Support Unit in attendance. “I would ask motorists to avoid the Bankmore Road, which remains closed at this time.

The Government’s plans to exempt modular structures from planning permission did not go to Cabinet on Wednesday following “back and forth” discussions. Sources stressed that there will be building regulations applied to ensure the structures are safe and comply with fire regulations. It is also understood that independent access to the units will be required, and there can be no separate connection to utilities. He said that the scheme can benefit people seeking to either rent a room or rent out a room. “My sense is that, on balance, the rent a room makes sense.”

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for very strong winds in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north Wales and northern England. “We have issued yellow warnings for wind for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern parts of both England and Wales for Saturday night and into Sunday, when a spell of very strong winds could cause disruption. “Winds should gradually ease through Easter Sunday as the area of low pressure clears to the North Sea. We could see some particularly damaging winds in parts of Scotland, so, it is here where we are most likely to need to escalate the warnings. Dry and bright.”Separate figures published by the Met Office on Wednesday show March was provisionally one of the warmest on record in England and Wales.

Chelsea's PSR position as club announce gigantic losses in latest financial resultsChelsea have announced a pre-tax loss for their latest financial results for the 2024/25 seasonView 2 Images Chelsea have announced their latest financial results (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Chelsea have announced they have made an eye-watering pre-tax loss of £262.4million in their latest financial accounts. The Premier League club, who attributed some of the losses to increased operating costs for the 2024/25 season, are, however, still PSR compliant. This is also the case for the rest of the Premier League, with no clubs charged for a PSR breach for the 2025/26 financial year, too. Despite this, it was not enough to prevent the club from announcing a major loss in their latest accounts. ‌Chelsea’s new owners, BlueCo, self-reported the club to the Premier League after buying the club from Roman Abramovich.

‌With just seven games left of the Premier League season, it looks like Arteta is closing in on his first league title since taking the reins in 2019. The former Aston Villa star was discussing the tense title race between the Gunners and Manchester City when the topic of the departing Arsenal stars came up. New White theory emergesView 3 Images Ben White left the England camp at the 2022 World Cup (Image: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)talkSPORT star Adrian Durham believes that Ben White didn't do his England homework during the 2022 World Cup which led to his public exit from the squad. He said: "This is what I’m led to understand has happened with Ben White. Article continues below"When asked about it, Ben White got really upset about it to the point where he quit England.

Made In Chelsea star Rosie Fortescue enjoyed a night out with a new group of pals on Tuesday as her feud with co-star Lucy Watson rumbles on. Their feud has now escalated off-screen after Lucy accused Rosie of 'not supporting women', which aired during episode two on Tuesday. In a thinly-veiled jibe back, Lucy wrote on her own story: 'So grateful to everyone who came and supported me with the recipe tasting! However, behind the scenes the claws were out and The Daily Mail revealed at the time that Rosie and Lucy, 'hate each other's guts'. 'I think it is fair to say there is no love lost between Rosie and Lucy.'

In announcing her nominees to the Council of State this week, Catherine Connolly has discharged one of the key formal duties of her office. Its role is to advise the President on the exercise of her constitutional powers, most notably on whether to refer legislation to the Supreme Court. It is, instead, like most of her actions since her inauguration, measured, careful and consistent with her policy priorities. Under Article 26 of the Constitution, the President may, following consultation with the council, refer a bill to the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality. The last piece of legislation referred and found unconstitutional dates back to 1999, while Michael D Higgins did not invoke Article 26 once during his two terms.

Writing under the pen name Stefan von Hofen, Schenkelberg utilizes the dual launch to provide radical transparency regarding his family’s 25-year international exile and to fortify the brand’s regional footprint. Executive Statement: Stefan Schenkelberg“Our return to Bavaria is not just a homecoming; it is a tribute to my late brother, Rainer, and a commitment to the philosophy of ‘possibility thinking’ championed by Dr. Robert Schuller,” says Stefan Schenkelberg. This business and this book prove that radical transparency and heart are the most powerful tools an entrepreneur possesses.”——————————————————————————–About Rainers Bavarian Feinkost & MehrRainers Bavarian Feinkost & Mehr is a premier delicatessen in Waging am See, Lower Bavaria. The company’s lineage includes the international success of “Rainer’s Bavarian Grill” in London and Wembley, alongside the family’s “London Bar” experience. Media Contact InformationContact Name: Stefan Schenkelberg (Inhaber) Company: Rainers Bavarian Feinkost & Mehr Location: 83329 Waging am See, Germany, Website: www.rainersbavarian.info/wordpress/shopEND OF PRESS RELEASELegal Disclaimer:EIN Presswire provides this news content “as is” without warranty of any kind.

Thousands of people across Ireland are set to receive their social welfare payments earlier than expected this week, in a move aimed at avoiding disruption over the Easter bank holiday. Payments due on Easter Monday, April 6, will instead be issued in advance, as banks, post offices, and Intreo centres will be closed for the public holiday.

An investigation has exposed a regulatory vacuum in the private maternity sector, where experts with as little as three days of training are making life-and-death decisions. ‌As grieving parents demand an end to these legal loopholes, the message is clear: in the private maternity market, "qualified" doesn't always mean safe. The little boy was born with half of his brain missing, which the private clinic that Charlotte used during her pregnancy didn't notice. "His brain didn't develop, half of his brain was missing, his midline brain was missing. ‌View 10 Images Lucas was incredibly poorly shortly after he was born (Image: Supplied)It's not just the babies being putting a risk - so, too, are the mothers.

Orlando Bloom has shared his 'love languages' after he went public with his new bikini model girlfriend following his split from Katy Perry. The actor 49, confirmed the end of his relationship with the California Girl singer, 41, last year and they co-parent their daughter Daisy, five. While Katy has since moved on with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, Orlando is now said to be dating Swiss model Luisa Laemmel, 28. Last month the pair reportedly enjoyed a romantic trip to Switzerland and Orlando appears to have confirmed that in his latest Instagram post. Captioning his latest post his 'love language lately', the snow-filled trip has now featured in the image carousel, along with his daughter.

For many people, it's easy to fall into a pattern of not getting enough sleep and failing to stick to a routine. Consistently having poor sleep, however, interrupts this repair process and raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. However, sleep experts have coined a new routine that science shows can lead to a more restful and restorative sleep. The 7:1 sleep rule involves getting seven hours of sleep and going to bed during the same one-hour window for at least five nights a week. The study also estimated getting consistent, restful sleep could add up to four additional years to a person's lifespan.