Vulnerable patients, including autistic children, are regularly being “left in pain” due to limited access to special needs dentists, the Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health (ISDH) president has warned. A senior dental surgeon in a special needs job may also work with frail, elderly patients or people with mental health conditions. These patients “really have no voice”, Dr Smith said, pointing to long waiting lists nationally. Many of her patients are on public waiting lists or facing long delays. In contrast, British dentists trained in special needs care are eligible for consultant status.

Celine Dion has revealed that she will return to the stage for 10 concerts in Paris later this year. The French-Canadian singer said she “cannot wait” to see her fans again, calling her return the “best gift of my life” as she made the announcement on her 58th birthday. The upcoming concerts in the French capital will mark the singer’s first full-length concerts in almost six years after taking a break following her stiff person syndrome (SPS) diagnosis. So this year, I’m getting the best gift of my life. Celine Dion has said it is ‘the best gift’ to return to performing (Aurore Marechal/PA)“But most of all, I am grateful to all of you.

Netflix has announced additional casting on Walk the Blue Fields, the drama based on the romance short story by Irish author Claire Keegan. The streaming giant previously announced that Walk the Blue Fields is coming to screens, with Andrew Scott, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Cullen, and Emily Blunt set to feature. Tom Cullen and IFTA 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipient Ciarán Hinds were also previously announced as part of the cast. Naoise Dunbar joins the cast of Walk the Blue Fields. Walk the Blue Fields follows a woman on her wedding day being confronted with a heart-wrenching decision, as a love triangle from her past threatens to be revealed.

Fitness wearable firm Whoop — which is backed by sports stars such as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry — have raised $575m (€500m) in its latest funding round as it plans further expansions to its Limerick headquarters. The latest funding round values the company at $10.1bn. The round was led by Collaborative Fund and included a number of investment entities from around the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to persuade Casemiro to team up with him in Saudi Arabia rather than his old rival Lionel Messi at Inter Miami when he leaves Manchester United this summer. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo is attempting to convince Casemiro not to team up with Messi in the United States and instead join his project in Saudi Arabia. Casemiro is understood to have enjoyed the holiday with his family in Miami earlier this year and has told friends he would like the idea of living there. Miami could not afford the midfielder’s wages as it stands, that would also breach MLS rules, but they are open to discussing what compromises Casemiro is willing to make. Should Casemiro decide to join Messi in Miami, he would become one of the few players to have had the privilege of playing alongside the two greatest footballers of this generation.

The war in the Middle East will have long-term implications for economies across Europe even if there is a quick resolution to the conflict, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said. Dr Lane said that it was likely the situation in the Middle East will “shift to a calmer situation within a short amount of weeks”. CSO statisticians said energy prices jumped by 11pc in March, and were up by 12.3pc in the year to March. “These increases in energy prices may have been influenced by recent events in the Middle East. Motor fuel and heating oil prices have rocketed as a result of the Middle East conflict.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'intervenes in Man Utd transfer' to spite Lionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying his best to scupper plans that would benefit Lionel MessiView 2 Images Casemiro is still deciding where he will play his football beyond this summer (Image: PA)Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to convince Manchester United star Casemiro to join his Al-Nassr side over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami this summer. ‌The opportunity to play with Messi in the United States will undoubtedly be a tantalising prospect for the five-time Champions League winner. But Casemiro’s former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo is now reportedly trying to prevent that move from happening. Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in January 2023, becoming the highest-paid player on the planet. Casemiro is currently enjoying arguably his best season at United, having scored seven goals and assisted twice in 30 appearances.

Kate Alessi, managing director and vice-president of Google UK and Ireland, told the Press Association the tech giant – which owns YouTube – is not supportive of “blanket bans” as the Government faces mounting calls to stop children having access to social media. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signalled at the weekend he was prepared to take action to curb features that keep young people addicted to social media, with the Government currently consulting on an outright ban for under-16s. Ms Alessi said Google does not agree with the verdict and plans to appeal. She said a social media ban is not the answer to children’s online wellbeing and cautioned if countries such as the UK followed the lead of Australia, which introduced a world-first social media ban for under-16s in December, it could have unintended consequences. The comments come as Google announced its latest community programme to boost artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills to help Britons progress professionally.

Mr Trump said the US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf in an interview with the New York Post published on Monday. Israel said early on Tuesday that another four soldiers had been killed in its offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli military earlier issued a warning online that it was planning a strike in Vardavard, a western neighbourhood. Two Indonesian United Nations peacekeepers died while on escort duty in support of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) operations in southern Lebanon. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported the strike, saying the vessel was 31 nautical miles northwest of Dubai.

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The manager's squad has been decimated after eight players withdrew from camp to return to their respective clubs, three of whom represent Premier League leaders Arsenal. ‌"I think England comes before anything," Kane told ITV at the time, when asked about what it means to represent the Three Lions. ‌Thomas Tuchel admits mass international withdrawal of Arsenal stars looks 'suspicious' READ MORE :"I don't really like it if I'm totally honest. Noni Madueke's withdrawal from England camp wasn't seen as suspicious, given the Arsenal winger appeared to suffer a genuine injury against Uruguay. I'm just not keen on players pulling out of international duty.

It wasn't just Michael Jordan's struggles as owner of the Charlotte Hornets that led him to turn away from basketball. Now a co-owner of NASCAR's Cup Series leader Tyler Reddick's team, Jordan said the rigors of stock car racing aren't nearly as taxing as NBA ownership. Asked if there is a 'teeny tiny part' of him that misses basketball, Jordan admitted it's actually something he thinks about often. Thankfully for Jordan, he's scratching that competitive itch in NASCAR — something that has helped to reconnect him with the memory of his late father. The six-time NBA champion's interview with King is expected to air in full on CBS Sunday.

Tullamore's Tolü Makay. Tullamore's Tolü Makay heads on tour after reaching DWTS finalTullamore's Tolü Makay is preparing to head on tour, following her recent success in reaching the Dancing With The Stars finalThe Nigerian-Irish alternative soul pop singer will perform at The Sugar Club in Dublin on Thursday, November 26 as part of her 'People Still Cry In Summer' tour. Tolü has performed across Europe and the US. She has also featured on The Late Late Show, The Tommy Tiernan Show and Dancing with the Stars in 2026 where she made it to the Final. In 2025, Tolü released her EP “People Still Cry in the Summer”.

In that context, it’s no wonder O’Leary places “huge emphasis” on every piece of silverware that’s going. “When you're playing at this level, any bit of silverware is huge,” O’Leary adds. “In Cork in recent years, we haven't had huge success at winning silverware, so we put huge emphasis on it. The way the campaign goes, you're finished, you lose an All-Ireland final, you're playing championship with your club two weeks later. “Myself and Seán (O’Donoghue) would be half messing and joking at times that ‘You're going out now again.

Spanish airport ground staff will be striking during the busy Easter bank holiday travel period, as travellers are being urged to prepare for delays and schedule changes. Cork set to be busyIt comes as over 65,000 passengers are set to travel through Cork airport this weekend, with Friday set to be the busiest day for both arrivals and departures. Many passengers are set to fly to warmer destinations this weekend, including Alicante, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Valencia, Malaga and Faro. Managing Director at Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy, said: "Easter is always a great kick‑off to our busy season at Cork Airport, and it’s fantastic to see so many people choosing to fly with us again this year. "We encourage passengers this weekend to arrive 90 minutes before flight departure time, given the increased traffic with Easter season," Mr MacCarthy added.