Residents were woken by panicked neighbours shortly before 5am as the road filled with water and the floods rose high, swamping their homes. While flood alleviation works have been ongoing along the course of the river following previous flooding, there were sections where works currently being undertaken could not hold the water back. The river overflowed its banks, came down the road and the water has been stuck here in the dip. Elsewhere in surrounding areas such as Nutgrove Avenue and at Ely’s Arch near the River Dodder works were underway to clear flood water. All eyes were on the sky also, with further heavy rain forecast later today.

January 27, 2026 10:01 UTC

Wayne Rooney takes Ruben Amorim swipe as he calls out treatment of son KaiWayne Rooney has made his feelings clear about one of Ruben Amorim's Manchester United shortcomings after son Kai made his Old Trafford debutView 2 Images Ruben Amorim was accused of neglecting Man Utd's young players (Image: Getty)Wayne Rooney has admitted his frustration with Ruben Amorim's apparent disregard for the Manchester United academy. ‌Carrick's own son plays for the under-16s and other young players' families feel their offspring will now have better opportunities, given the former midfielder's greater insight. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌View 2 Images Wayne Rooney is delighted to see young players being given a chance (Image: The Wayne Rooney Show)"The lift it gives to the players and the players' parents, seeing the first team manager there. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

January 27, 2026 10:01 UTC

Some 15,500 homes and businesses are still left without power across Ireland as Storm Chandra made landfall overnight. A status yellow wind warning is in place for all of Ireland until 11pm on Tuesday. Met Éireann said winds associated with Storm Chandra "will be very strong and gusty, particularly on coasts and in exposed areas". A status yellow rain warning is also in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford until 11pm on Tuesday. All of Northern Ireland will also be under a status yellow wind and rain warning for the entirety of Tuesday.

January 27, 2026 09:57 UTC

Funeral details have been announced for TJ Sweeney, who died in a workplace incident on a farm in Dromcollogher, Co Limerick. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon. Originally of Milford, Co Cork and formerly of Broadford, Co Limerick, Mr Sweeney has been described as a "devoted husband". A Requiem Mass will take place for Mr Sweeney on Thursday at 12.30pm, followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 4pm. It is understood Mr O’Connor was tending to cattle when he was attacked by a cow.

January 27, 2026 09:56 UTC

The Government is to consider its strategy for St Patrick’s Day amid a tumultuous time in global politics. Those calls have been amplified in the wake of the US’s rescinded threat to take over Greenland and Mr Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown in the city of Minneapolis and elsewhere in the US. Foreign Affairs minister Helen McEntee is to brief Cabinet on Tuesday on this year’s plans for St Patrick’s Day. The St Patrick’s Day trip will pose a tricky diplomatic balancing act for Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who will meet Mr Trump amid tensions with the EU over Greenland and after the vast majority of European leaders snubbed Mr Trump’s so-called Board of Peace. St Patrick’s Day is also the date that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is next due to appear before a US court.

January 27, 2026 09:49 UTC





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January 27, 2026 09:38 UTC

Indeed, if his head happened to be decapitated during the night by a gust of wind, or a severe frost, the sun would shine even higher on the wedding day. Now, as the mother of the bride, I assumed Saoirse would be relying on one of the many weather apps on her phone. She lives in Kinsale these days but regularly returns to her childhood home on a Co Mayo island. Unsurprisingly, then, checking the predictions on Met Éireann and Windy, YR and Carrot, Surfline and Accu Weather are integral to her travel plans. Of course, these days the island ferries and boats are equipped with a global positioning system and all sorts of navigational equipment.

January 27, 2026 09:35 UTC

From planning your own small woodland plot to establishing a commercial forest, trees are increasingly popular. The current incentives “are very attractive and among the highest that can be found in the world”, he says. Mixed forestry: Supports available under the afforestation scheme include grants and annual payments, depending on the type of tree grown. Photograph: iStockYou don’t need a licence for the Native Tree Area Scheme. Teagasc has experienced forestry advisers who provide free and independent advice and comprehensive decision support on the planting options available.

January 27, 2026 09:30 UTC

A new book, Family Therapy: Conversations for change, brings readers into the therapy room with Ireland’s leading systemic psychotherapists. What’s ordinary stuff and what might be of concern, that it might be well worth having a conversation about?” says Murray. Edited by Dr Marie Murray in collaboration with the Family Therapy Association of IrelandA chapter by Corry de Jongh covers older age and family relations. A key message is to recognise how important family relationships are. All royalties go to the Family Therapy Association of Ireland (FTAI).

January 27, 2026 09:29 UTC

A Married At First Sight 2026 trailer has left viewers stunned after a bride was shown waiting alone at the altar with no sign of her groom. In the dramatic teaser released on Tuesday, Sydney-based bride Mel Akbay is seen standing nervously at the end of the aisle as guests begin to murmur. Now, insiders have revealed what really happened in the shocking moment that had fans convinced another runaway groom was on their hands. According to sources close to production, groom Luke Fourniotis was forced to race back to his apartment with his sisters just moments before the ceremony after appearing to forget a crucial item for the wedding. A Married At First Sight 2026 trailer has left viewers stunned after a bride was shown waiting alone at the altar with no sign of her groom.

January 27, 2026 09:17 UTC

Residents were woken by panicked neighbours shortly before 5am as the road filled with water and the floods rose high, swamping their homes. While flood alleviation works have been ongoing along the course of the river following previous flooding, there were sections where works currently being undertaken could not hold the water back. We were lucky, we escaped, but I know a lot of my neighbours weren’t so lucky and have a lot of damage,” she added. The river overflowed its banks, came down the road and the water has been stuck here in the dip. Elsewhere in surrounding areas such as Nutgrove Avenue and at Ely’s Arch near the River Dodder works were underway to clear flood water.

January 27, 2026 09:03 UTC

‘Use more of your electricity first thing in the morning and last thing at night’ – Harrison Gardner of RTÉ’s ‘Build Your Own Home’ on how to slash your energy bills

January 27, 2026 08:33 UTC

In a heartfelt plea, she said watching her daughter “take her last breath was the worst pain imaginable”. “We need a strong visible presence of community gardaí who can help prevent such terrible incidents. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”Fianna Fáil councillor Keith Connolly called for tighter policing of scrambler bikes being used dangerously. He told RTÉ Radio 1 that the "level of lawlessness" about the use of scrambler bikes as "deeply frustrating”. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following the serious road traffic collision that occurred on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, this afternoon.

January 27, 2026 08:33 UTC

However, the leasing veteran said aircraft deliveries from the pair still have not exceeded 2018 levels. That year, a total of 1,606 commercial jet aircraft were delivered by the pair. Photo: BloombergNews in 90 seconds - Tuesday 27th JanuaryMr Udvar-Hazy added that both Airbus and Boeing have been unable to meet their own production targets. “Airlines have no choice but to continue to operate older 737s, older 767s, older A330s and so on,” he added. Supply issues have severely hampered production, with a shortage of everything from engines and avionics systems to first and business-class seats impacting aircraft manufacturing.

January 27, 2026 08:31 UTC

‘Use more of your electricity first thing in the morning and last thing at night’ – Harrison Gardner of RTÉ’s ‘Build Your Own Home’ on how to slash your energy bills

January 27, 2026 08:31 UTC