Emergency responders at scene of serious road traffic incident in Dublin city centreA man aged in his 20s has died following a collision involving a truck and a cyclist at the junction of Middle Abbey Street and O’Connell Street in Dublin city centre this afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street garda station on 01 666 8000, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Green line services remain in operation with delays. "Passengers, please be advised Red Line services are not operating between Smithfield and Connolly/The Point. Service is operating between Tallaght/Saggart & Smithfield only,” a Luas spokesperson said.

Disruption to jet fuel supply is expected from “early May” if the US-Israel war on Iran continues beyond April, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said on Wednesday, giving rise to fears the air fares could be about to skyrocket ahead of the summer. Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled in major markets since the onset of the war, driven by an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 per cent of the world’s traded jet fuel supply normally passes. [ Jet fuel supply disruption expected, Ryanair chief saysOpens in new window ]Eoghan Corry, travel writer and owner of the TravelExtra trade magazine, said the price of jet fuel has climbed faster than the price of crude oil and airlines are “already getting milked for that”. International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said on Wednesday the lack of jet fuel and diesel will hit Europe “in April or May”. Trump has in all likelihood correctly predicted the price of oil will shoot down when the Iran crisis comes to an end, and the same is likely true of jet fuel.

Video: Chris Maddaloni/Enda O'DowdSome operators of independent filling stations throughout the country have spoken of the losses they are currently experiencing selling petrol and diesel. Burke said she has never seen fuel price rises so bad “for as long as I’ve had a filling station”. “[For someone] just to come in and buy petrol and diesel, I’m actually suffering a huge loss. Mary Burke's filling station just outside Cashel in Co Tipperary has been forced to sell fuel at a loss as costs have spiralled. One filling station owner says fuel price rises have never been so bad ‘for as long as I’ve had a filling station’

The final 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup have been finalised after Uefa and intercontinental playoffs. Here are the team that have qualified, sorted by confederation:AFC (Asian Confederation):AustraliaIranIraqJapanJordanQatarSaudi ArabiaSouth KoreaUzbekistanCAF (African confederation):AlgeriaCape VerdeDR CongoEgyptGhanaIvory CoastMoroccoSenegalSouth AfricaTunisiaCONCACAF (North American confederation):Canada (co-host)CuracaoHaitiMexico (co-host)PanamaUnited States (co-host)COMMEBOL (South American confederation):ArgentinaBrazilColombiaEcuadorParaguayUruguayOFC (Oceania confederation):New ZealandUefa (European confederation):AustriaBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaCroatiaCzech RepublicEnglandFranceGermanyNetherlandsNorwayPortugalScotlandSpainTurkeySwedenSwitzerlandCzech Republic's forward Tomas Chory and team players celebrate after qualifying for World Cup. The top eight third-placed teams go through to the round of 32, classified by points, then goal difference etc. The group winners will play either third-placed teams or runners-up in groups, with some runners-up playing other runners-up also. The first game is Mexico against South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11th.

Limerick chief councillor, príomh chomhairleoir, Catherine Slattery said she has been “disrespected, demeaned, and intimidated” after Limerick mayor John Moran made a comment about her during a council meeting. During a council meeting on Monday, Ms Slattery demanded an apology from Mr Moran for a comment he allegedly made which was not picked up, but muffled, on microphone. Ms Slattery said her family was “being targeted” on social media, although did not specify who made the alleged comments. On Tuesday, Mr Moran held a meeting for this year’s mayoral fund, during which he was pressed several times on the matter. Asked about the complaint made by Ms Slattery, a spokesperson for Limerick City and Council Council said: “Limerick City and County Council does not comment on matters related to the code of conduct.”

Manchester City and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has spoken out on his side's failure to qualify for yet another World Cup following their shock defeat, admitting he was reduced to tears following full-time. It means Italy are the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive tournaments, and that fact appears to have hit the squad hard - including Donnarumma. 'I cried because of the disappointment of not being able to bring Italy where it deserves to be. Donnarumma made his Italy debut at 16, but will now not play in a World Cup until he is at least 31. Having missed out on qualification for the World Cup in Qatar the year after, they looked to have bounced back at Euro 2024, making it out their group, until they were comfortably beaten by Switzerland in the round of 16.

Iran's military has insisted the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to Tehran's 'enemies' as Donald Trump warned any truce in the war would depend on it reopening. The statement comes after Trump announced Iran's leadership is requesting a ceasefire - but warned that any truce is contingent on the Strait of Hormuz opening. Trump said Iran has asked for a ceasefire but one would only come when the Strait of Hormuz is 'open, free, and clear,' in a post published on his Truth Social platform. The new ceasefire claims comes hours before Trump is scheduled to give a televised address at 9pm ET (1am UK time) about the ongoing war. Follow the latest updates on the Iran war

Oil prices dropped 5 per cent and stocks surged on hopes of an early end to Gulf conflict. Oil prices dropped after US president Donald Trump again signalled the potential end to the Iran war that’s roiled markets, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and more US troops arrived in the region. Europe’s STOXX 600 jumped ‌more than 2 per cent on opening with all major sectors in the green except energy. Oil price-sensitive travel stocks jumped ⁠4.2 per cent and led sectors higher. Trump has regularly vacillated between saying an Iran deal is imminent and warning he’s prepared to ramp up military operations.

The end of Dublin’s 14-year reign in Leinster has transformed the Leinster senior football championship, according to Louth’s winning captain last year Sam Mulroy. Dublin remain favourites to regain the Delaney Cup but not as convincing after Meath replaced them in Division 1 and Louth also came close to going up. “I suppose it has given everyone that little bit of a lift and everyone’s eyeing it up now. “Last year was massive for us to get across the line in such a big game as the Leinster final,” says Mulroy. “If there are enough strong players within group, I don't think it matters where the manager is from.

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scored a late winner to send Sweden to the World Cup with a 3-2 win over Poland on Tuesday night. His side will now face Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in their World Cup group. Turkey won in Kosovo to secure their spot at the tournament this summer - ending a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup. Like Turkey, Czechia ended a two-decade wait to qualify for a World Cup after beating Denmark on penalties. The other European World Cup play-off final saw four-time winners Italy fail to qualify after losing on penalties to Bosnia.

Next week, the three teacher unions, with 85,000 members between them, hold conferences in Killarney, Wexford and Kilkenny. But overall union numbers are not far from their heyday and have grown in recent years. So, if union members are not in hospitality or tech, where are they working? The current public sector deal expires in June. It’s a mixed bag but fewer than one in five private sector workers are unionised.

A liquefied natural gas terminal, such as the one in Zeebrugge, above, is a tricky issue politically here. We depend on the UK for our gas and it doesn’t hold a significant reserve either. The first bit of legislation – the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 – has started its journey through the Oireachtas. We need a reserve and we need access to diverse energy sources, including fracked gas if necessary. A far more productive question might be if the Government can bypass planning to fast-track an LNG terminal then why can’t it do the same for offshore wind farms?

Video: Traveller women reveal their secret to immaculate homes is wrapping everything in PLASTIC...from sofas and cushions to rugs and even bathroom matsWomen in the traveller community are known for being house proud, and now they have revealed the unlikely secret to keeping their homes pristine. Hundreds from across the UK and Ireland have taken to TikTok to reveal how they wrap all their fixtures and soft furnishings - down to cushions and even bathmats - in plastic.

Plan the perfect family day out at Kaleidoscope, presented by Glenveagh, this summerFestival returns to Russborough House, Co Wicklow, from 3rd to 5th JulyAs the evenings turn brighter and the winter chill fades, we are already beginning to think ahead to summertime and with that, planning activities to enjoy together with family. A tricky part of planning summer can be finding events that are suitable and enjoyable for all the family. One event that provides the perfect solution for a fun-filled family day out is Kaleidoscope, presented by Glenveagh, one of Ireland’s most popular family-friendly festivals. Prided on being Ireland’s first fully inclusive family event, Kaleidoscope, presented by Glenveagh, will take place at Russborough House, Co Wicklow, from 3rd to 5th July with a music line-up worthy of any summer festival. Dedicated to building more than just homes, Glenveagh’s vision is to enrich the lives of its residents and their surrounding environment through several locally backed initiatives, including the Kaleidoscope festival.

Pictured are author Raymond Daly, Sally Ann Barrett and Michael Middleton. Offaly author to hold evening of song and dance in TullamoreAn evening of song and story presented by Tullamore native Raymond Daly from his historical songbook Ten Faithful Years (1913-1923) will take place at Esker Arts, Tullamore tomorrow (Thursday, April 2) at 8pm. “This historical songbook features 105 songs and ballads from before, during, and after the revolutionary period. Each song is accompanied by a concise introduction, offering insight into the author, origins, and historical background - providing valuable context for readers, performers, and historians alike,” said Raymond. Tickets for the event are priced at €10 (+booking fee) and proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Accessible Counselling Tullamore.