The aim, they say, is to create “a civic space to enhance the visual connection from Grafton Street to Stephen’s Green”. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre: the Dublin mall as it currently looks. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre: version 1 of the redesigned Dublin mall, designed by BKD Architects. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre: O'Donnell+Tuomey’s design. Coincidentally, the latest planning application to redevelop Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre was lodged on December 17th, 2025, just 12 days after Gehry’s death, at the age of 96.

As wars continue to rage around the world, in 2026 our theme is “Brigit’s Blessings: Healing and Peaceweaving”, beginning with a story. Brigit and Feidelm have much in common: the cloak; far-seeing eye; and her distaff. But while Brigit’s cloak and crosses are well known, we seldom hear about her distaff. In Irish Lives of Saints, distaffs are used to protect animals, guard territory, divine water and make wells. Woman Spirit Ireland’s event, next Sunday at Dublin’s Mansion House, Brigit’s Blessings: Healing and Peace-Weaving, looks at these issues and aims to revive the distaff symbol today.

The United States was bracing for a ferocious winter storm this weekend. “Trump’s relentless denigration of the EU is not something that can be sidestepped by Irish political leaders,” our leader column argues. Harris “would throw any of us under the bus for a headline”, a Fianna Fáil minister says to Jack. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Please feel free to send comments, feedback or suggestions for topics you would like to see covered to feedback@irishtimes.com.

Welcome to our liveblog on what promises to be another exciting and hectic day of Allianz Football and Hurling League action. So hectic in fact that we need two reporters to cover this liveblog throughout the entire afternoon. But until then, feel free to enjoy the best of the articles from our website currently. Read More Jim McGuinness: I only take counsel from people that have been there and done thatNo social media, no fear, no playing it down: Ben O’Connor speaks his mindAnthony Daly: Last thing Cork need is more negativity. Time to move on nowLiam Cahill grateful for county board support as Tipp open league campaign with Galway win.

He said he had been told in 2018 that he would be appointed research associate professor and paid at the associate professor grade, a scale that ranges from €92,000 to more than €118,000. The university responded, however, that the worker does not hold a substantive academic post and so is not entitled to be paid according to an academic pay scale. It said all such posts are filled by international competition and his associate professor title was, the court reported in its decision, “honorary in nature only and not linked to any grade or pay scale”. The court said the employer “acknowledged this by bestowing on him the title of associate research professor”. “It is beyond doubt that this is nothing more than an honorary title and is not linked to any substantive grade or pay scale.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta names ideal signing as star's £35m release clause uncoveredMirror Football brings you a round-up of the latest transfer stories from the Emirates StadiumView 2 Images Arsenal have had a quiet January transfer window (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)With the clock ticking in the January transfer window, it appears increasingly likely that Arsenal will not bring any players in this month. Mikel Arteta's side are currently flying high as they sit at the top of both the Premier League and the Champions League tables. Nevertheless, Mirror Football now takes a look at two of the latest transfer stories involving the league leaders. After a lengthy summer transfer saga where it was unclear which forward they would sign, Arsenal eventually landed Gyokeres from Portuguese side Sporting CP for £64m. Article continues belowEtta Eyong reportedly has a £26m release clause in his contract, which rises to £35m for clubs outside of La Liga.

As one of the best dressed women in the world, she is no doubt used to having to suffer for fashion. But even Amal Clooney might have found her latest look a bit of a stretch. Although the boots’ designer remains a mystery, Amal is a devoted vintage lover – leading to speculation they are from the archives of one of her favourite designers. She styled this latest pair with a sophisticated wool mini dress, thought to be by British designer Stella McCartney. To finish the look, she wore a £2,250 camera bag and £350 ‘Aly’ statement sunglasses by French fashion house Chloé, along with her 7ct diamond engagement ring by jewellery designer Harry Winston.

My middle name, James, was almost my first name, but my cousin James got there a year before me, so my parents chose Dylan instead. There’s an old coaching inn a short drive from Dublin that I think would definitely be up there. I’m 38 now, and last July I passed the mark where I’ve lived longer without him than with him. As a result, I try to anticipate what I might regret doing or not doing, and use that to guide my decisions. Dylan Haskins will be taking part in the All We Have Are Days festival in Limerick over St. Brigid’s Weekend.

Photograph: Tom O’Hanlon/InphoURC: Connacht 23 Leinster 34Not quite the cherry on top. Luke McGrath upped the tempo and Leinster sniffed blood to register their 13th win in succession against their western rivals. A Gilbert penalty made it a four-point game but James Lowe’s kick earned a five-metre scrum. The latter maintained his unerring record off the tee and Leinster kept a deflated Connacht at bay for a 10th successive win. SCORING SEQUENCE – 8 mins: Gunne try, Byrne con, 0-7; 12: Tierney-Martin try, Gilbert con, 7-7; 23: Gilbert pen, 10-7; 27: Byrne pen, 10-10; 31: Byrne pen, 10-13; 33: Gilbert pen, 13-13; (half-time 13-13); 48: West try, Gilbert con, 20-13; 57: Snyman try, Byrne con, 20-20; 60: Tector try, Byrne con, 20-27; 67: Gilbert pen 23-27; 71: Frawley try, Byrne con, 23-34.

Eddie Howe says restrictive financial rules only sharpen his desire to ‘upset the status quo’, reminding Newcastle’s rivals that football is played on grass and not a spreadsheet. Howe noted the Deloitte Football Money League, published this week, that has Newcastle in 17th place. Their annual revenue is £380million less than Liverpool, who were the highest Premier League club in fifth position. But even allowing for that disparity, the Newcastle boss believes sound management can still beat financial assumptions. You have to stretch every ounce of energy and effort from the squad that you have.

There is no date for the introduction of drug testing of gardaí, almost five years after the policy was announced. In May of that year, the gardaí published their substance misuse policy, which describes how the misuse of drugs could “impair judgment” and could leave gardaí vulnerable to corruption and blackmail. It outlined how testing Garda personnel “will be introduced to prevent and deter their use”, and suggested a scheme would come into force in six months. When it is introduced, the testing of gardaí for controlled substances is planned to come under the remit of the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit (GACU). Applicants to the gardaí’s training programme do currently undergo a drug test as part of the hiring process.

The photos show a very youthful-looking Emma posing seductively with a copy of her 1997 Playboy cover. Emma added: 'I feel like I'm prouder of who I am now than who I was back then. There's no denying that Emma looks ageless in the new photos, particularly when juxtaposed with her 1997 Playboy cover shoot. Since leaving Neighbours, Emma has starred in a raft of television and feature films, including McLeod's Daughters and the Joel and Ethan Coen comedy Intolerable Cruelty. So if there was a piece of advice Emma could give to the girl on the Playboy cover, what would it be?

Ireland is bracing for sub-zero temperatures at night amid unsettled weather this week, bringing snow and wintry showers, Met Éireann said. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. However, Met Éireann said frost and ice might form early tonight over dry and clear southwestern counties, while rain and drizzle continue overnight elsewhere. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Looking out to the rest of the week, Met Éireann meteorologist Holly O’Neill said Ireland can expect “wintry” showers.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer's perfect pick for Liverpool manager has become availableLiverpool conceded a brutal last-minute goal against Bournemouth in the Premier League, heaping even more pressure on Dutch manager Arne SlotView 2 Images Arne Slot is under massive pressure (Image: Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Saturday night saw another disappointing result etched into the history books for Arne Slot. Alonso left his position as Real Madrid manager in early January after just eight months in charge and is now available to new clubs. ‌As a player, Alonso enjoyed a stellar career at the elite level of the game, playing for Liverpool, Madrid and Bayern Munich. With so many big names and personalities at Madrid, Alonso had a hard time managing them all. However, it also said that if Liverpool come calling before July, all bets are off, and Alonso would accept the offer and get started.

Engineering firm Egis has promoted Francois Basselot to MD for the UK and Ireland, having previously led its energy and sustainable cities division across Europe and Africa. Francois Basselot said: “Our technical heritage is strong across the UK and Ireland in transport, water and environment, energy transition including nuclear and the built environment. integrating such deep technical expertise in this way will benefit clients with access to technical and project management expertise as the UK and Ireland grapple with their own infrastructure challenges.”