‘Why should he retire?’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes Seamus Coleman plays onBy Damian Spellman, Press AssociationRepublic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is keeping his fingers crossed that inspirational veteran Seamus Coleman extends his international career. However, Ireland boss Hallgrimsson is desperate for a man who made his senior debut more than 15 years ago to carry on wearing the green shirt. “Our desire is to keep him for a long, long time. He is a good player. Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes to have Seamus Coleman at his disposal until Euro 2028 (Niall Carson/PA) Photo by Niall CarsonHallgrimsson said: “It was a strange one wasn’t it?

Czechia clinched a spot at this ​year's World Cup by beating ‌Denmark 3-1 on penalties after an absorbing encounter in which they led ​in normal time and extra ​time on Tuesday. The Czechs were ⁠pegged back to 1-1 at ​the end of 90 minutes and ​2-2 after the extra period before winning the shootout to reach their first ​World Cup since 2006 to ​delight the home fans.

Aussie cricket superstar Steve Smith is $1.4million richer thanks to a savvy investment decision he made in 2015. Smith, 36, invested $100,000 with online bedding and furniture retailer Koala in what was a 10 per cent stake at the time. After the company debuted on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) list on Tuesday, Smith would have been a very happy man. It left Koala worth a little over $13.2million, meaning Smith enjoyed a $1.4million payday. Away from cricket, Smith is also an ambassador for Bamboo, an Australian financial tech app designed to help users invest in digital currencies and precious metals.

Willie Walsh has been appointed as chief executive of IndiGo, India’s biggest airline. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish TimesFormer Aer Lingus and British Airways boss Willie Walsh has been appointed as chief executive of IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, in a high-profile return to the front line of the global aviation industry. The role was vacant after Pieter Elbers suddenly stepped down three months after poor planning resulted in thousands of IndiGo flights being cancelled in early December, causing a meltdown for India’s aviation sector. [ Willie Walsh criticises EU compensation policy for passengers over flight delaysOpens in new window ]Walsh, who left IAG in late 2020, earned the nickname “slasher Walsh” for his tough stance in two decades of labour negotiations in the European airlines industry. Walsh said IndiGo had a “strong foundation, a compelling vision and an exceptional reputation.

Donald Trump told Britain to 'go get your own oil' yesterday, sparking questions about how the Government plans to deal with the global fuel crisis. MPs accused Sir Keir Starmer of being a 'rabbit caught in the headlights' with no clear blueprint for the future. One senior fuel industry source said: 'We could be weeks away from thinking about having to ration jet fuel and possibly diesel. Join the discussion Should Britain take bold action to secure its own fuel supplies or wait and risk rising costs? Airlines UK, the body representing major carriers, insisted there are no problems with jet fuel supplies.

Ammi, Sean and Martina, the sister, father and mother of Enoch Burke respectively, arrive at a High Court hearing in Dublin in February. Photograph: Collins CourtsMother and daughter Martina and Ammi Burke have been arrested by gardaí as they attempted to visit Enoch Burke at Castlerea Prison, Co Roscommon. It is understood Enoch Burke was due a visit by another person at the time, but his mother and sister turned up, resulting in their arrests. Their interactions with other members of the Burke family were recorded and the footage shared on Enoch Burke’s social media account. Nine days after Cregan’s order, on March 13th, Martina Burke and some family members attended the opening of the Free Presbyterian Church’s new Whitefield Bible College in Tandragee, Co Armagh.

Photograph: PASupporting Ukraine will be a central priority of Ireland’s EU presidency this year, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee is expected to emphasise during her visit to Kyiv on Wednesday. She is to underline Ireland’s continued support four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She is also to hold the second Ireland–Ukraine strategic dialogue with Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha. McEntee also reiterated Ireland’s support for a lasting peace settlement that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Regarding Ireland’s presidency of the European Union later this year, McEntee said Ukraine would remain a central focus.

Ibrahima Konate believes Liverpool will rediscover success if they stay relaxed about this season’s struggles. The Reds romped to the Premier League title last year in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, but this term has been a different story. We just have to be relaxed because this is part of the success. “When we will win the league or the Champions League, people will forget every bad season we had,” he added. “We have to be relaxed because we have amazing fans and we have to stay together and the success will come, for sure.

Roberto De Zerbi reaches agreement in principle to become Tottenham head coachBy George Sessions, Press AssociationTottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Roberto De Zerbi to become their permanent head coach, the Press Association understands. Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor on Sunday afternoon after five defeats in seven matches during a shambolic 44-day reign. De Zerbi has been tasked with keeping Spurs up. Proud Lilywhites, Women of the Lane and Spurs Reach all expressed their concerns with ‘No to De Zerbi’ statements. Greenwood has since resumed his career and joined Marseille in 2024.

Video: Secret double life of Kristi Noem's crossdressing husband Bryon: The pouting 'busty bimbo' photos and trove of explicit messagesA look back at Kristi Noem and her husband, Bryon, showing support for each other.

Donald Trump has ordered America's allies to 'get your own oil' and prepare to 'fight for yourself' in a grim warning the US may withdraw support from the war in Iran. The President tore into countries struggling to find jet fuel, telling them to 'build up some delayed courage' and 'go to the Strait' themselves. Trump's comments came as European countries have turned their backs on the Iran war. Trump insisted Iran had been 'essentially, decimated' and 'the hard part is done' after US forces overnight dropped 2,000lb bunker-buster bombs on an ammunition depot in Isfahan as an Iranian drone set ablaze a fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker off Dubai. The White House also confirmed Trump was weighing whether to ask Arab nations to foot the bill for the war.

Former Fianna Fáil TD and health minister Dr Rory O’Hanlon has died aged 92. Dr O’Hanlon was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977 and kept his seat until his retirement in 2011. He was Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil between 1997 and 2022 and later became Ceann Comhairle between 2002 and 2007. He also served as Chair of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party. Mr Martin described Dr O’Hanlon as a “very good friend”, noting he was “deeply saddened to learn of his death”.

With the Easter eggs becoming more and more elaborate, the Irish Examiner got a behind-the-scenes look at how the M&S custard cream biscuity egg was made. The viral ‘egg’ hit the mainstream last year, with its non-conventional rectangular shape imitating the popular biscuit within the M&S range. Lir Chocolates has been working with M&S since 2006 and has developed a close partnership with the multinational over the past two decades. “This [custard cream egg] took us two years to devise this egg,” said director of new product development at Lir Chocolates Mary O’Rourke. The ‘Outrageously Chocolately Custard Cream Biscuity Egg’ was inspired by the M&S chocolate-covered custard creams, and features a hollow milk chocolate shell with biscuit pieces and filled with a white chocolate custard truffle as the second layer coating the inside of the ‘egg’.

There was glory for the 40-year-old Edin Dzeko, who will become one of the oldest outfield players to contest a World Cup. To the fury of the Italian players and bench, Tarik Muharemovic was shown only a yellow card for chopping down substitute Marco Palestra as he charged through. When the shoot-out came, Bosnia scored all four of their kicks while Francesco Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed for Italy. Those Italy players who were filmed celebrating Bosnia’s win over Wales in the play-off semi-finals last Thursday will regret it for some time. When clubs show no interest in developing promising young Italian players and instead fill their teams with average or ageing players from overseas on free transfers, this is the result.

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