The Gaelic Woodland Project is a 100% volunteering charity which aims to remove invasive cherry laurel from our forests and purchase land for the creation of native woodlands. Everyone involved, including the board of directors (the operational centre of the charity), is a volunteer — an approach reflected in our branding tagline: ‘People-Powered Reforestation’. Last year’s work in Lisnavagh House was our third year, and the smoothest season so far. Pictures: Gaelic Woodland ProjectWe collected and potted about 60 acorns which germinated in a volunteer's back garden in Dublin. Learn more about our work at gaelicwoodlandproject.comSantiago Rial, director and secretary Gaelic Woodland Project

A Status Yellow warning for rain has been issued for three counties, with Met Éireann saying that heavy downpours may lead to flooding. The warning for Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow, will come into effect at midnight on Tuesday and remain in place until 6pm. Cloud will then thicken towards the morning, leading to heavy rain, feeding in from the southwest. The rain will turn heavy at times and possibly wintry, with any snowfall most likely on higher ground. However, the rain will start to turn heavy over parts of the south and the east.

Britain's top al-Qaeda chief could be back on the streets within a matter of weeks - as he launches his latest bid for freedom. Rangzieb Ahmed, dubbed Osama bin Laden's right hand man, will appear before a parole board on February 13 to argue he is a 'reformed character'. And another bid for freedom was blocked in 2024 when parole chiefs found he was still a risk to the public. Ahmed, now 48, is set to appear before a parole board for an oral hearing where a 'huge range of evidence' will be reviewed. 'You have to question whether it will ever be safe for either of them to walk the streets again.'

However, preferences are seemingly shifting, with a surge of new relationships blossoming on the padel court. In January last year, 41,008 Open Matches were organized in the UK through the platform. And players are reaping more out of the match-making tool than a game of padel alone. Friendships, business partnerships and even romances have developed from open matchmaking. 'I started playing in April 2024 at Pure Padel Alderley park and was 20 pounds heavier and both physically and mentally in a very different place.

Cian McPhillips produced a devastating last lap to take victory over 600m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday, clocking 1:16.37 ahead of former world champion Donovan Brazier (1:17.20). While McPhillips’ winning time in Boston came up shy of the Irish record of 1:15.80 set by Mark English in Abbotstown recently, the manner of his victory was striking. In the men’s 3000m in Boston, Andrew Coscoran finished runner-up in 7:30.97, just shy of his Irish indoor record of 7:30.75, with victory going to Australia’s Cameron Myers in 7:27.57. Nick Griggs again ascended to new heights by coming home fourth in 7:32.79, smashing his Irish U-23 indoor record by almost 13 seconds and moving second on the Irish indoor all-time list. Two world records fell at the meeting to US athletes, with Hobbs Kessler clocking 4:48.79 for 2000m and Josh Hoey breaking the world indoor 800m record, running 1:42.50.

Water cremation, carried out using a Resomator machine, could be introduced in Scotland this summer (Image: Kindly Earth)Should all come together as expected, it’s likely the country’s first water cremation will take place this summer, offering Scots an alternative to burial and cremation for the first time in more than a century. The dawning of a new age of water cremation, however, would also introduce what some may feel is the uncomfortable issue of disposing of liquid remains. Figures from Resomation Ltd, meanwhile, show just 28kg of CO2 is released per water cremation. Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves Funeral Directors, said some people have already taken steps to include water cremation in funeral plans. “We have assessed the water cremation process in terms of any potential impact on our assets and the environment and water quality and established that it has no impact.”

Sport'It's good to see that some steps will be taken, and that the matter is taken as seriously as it should be', says Rowing champion Monika Dukarska

Indonesian rescuers have struggled with mounds of mud, debris and water‑soaked ground as they search for dozens missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rain on the country’s main island of Java killed at least 11 people. The pre-dawn landslide roared down the slopes of Mount Burangrang in West Java province on Saturday, burying 34 houses in Pasir Langu village. On Sunday, 79 people remained missing, many feared buried under tonnes of mud, rocks and uprooted trees. He urged the local authorities in West Java and West Bandung to “address the issue of land conversion in disaster-prone areas”, including ways to reduce risks. Basarnas chief Mohammad Syafii confirmed to reporters after visiting the devastated Pasir Langu village with Gibran that the terrain condition and bad weather continue to complicate search operations on Sunday.

‌The United icon introduced one modification following his return to Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim's departure following 14 months at the helm. It was following last week's derby triumph over Manchester City that the Daily Mail revealed Carrick has made training sessions at Carrington briefer whilst boosting their intensity to enhance United's performances. ‌The 44-year-old's choice to modify the training regime is believed to have received a favourable response from the squad. Alongside this alteration, training sessions have also featured greater emphasis on individual work with the first-team players. The Dutchman, who was dismissed by United in October 2024, declared he would omit any player who arrived late for training sessions or team gatherings.

Paul Kimmage: Sport Ireland and Rowing Ireland face the Oireachtas music this week – troubled waters run ever deeperWhat will be their tune this Wednesday? Monika Dukarska (left) and Aileen Crowley after finishing in fifth place during the Women's Pair final B at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfilePaul Kimmage Today at 06:30You’ve got to hand it to Sport Ireland — they say what they like, and they like what they say.

Rowing Ireland’s high-performance programme was ‘like a cult’, with ‘catastrophic’ effects, Oireachtas Sports Committee is toldClinical psychologist highlights ‘sense of fear’ – and consequences for athletes’ physical and mental health'It's good to see that some steps will be taken, and that the matter is taken as seriously as it should be', says Rowing champion Monika DukarskaJohn Greene Today at 06:30Rowing Ireland’s high-performance programme operated as a “cult”, which inflicted “catastrophic physical and mental health” damage on several athletes, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

There were plenty of leggings suitable for time spent at the gym, but what about the other hours of the day? When she’s not working, you’ll find her at the gym, doing reformer pilates, or on ‘hot-girl walks’ with her best friends. Through sport I got to travel and have really unique experiences, and to this day I still prioritise spending money on experiences and travel over material things. My entire teens and college years were spent budgeting how I could afford nights out with my friends while only working a few hours a week. I ended up coming home within a year, spent most of the money, and had to buy another car again.

Troy Parrott transfer update as two clubs are told they won’t be signing the Ireland striker this monthParrott is in demand, but he is likely to stay with AZ Alkmaar until this summerTroy Parrott has scored 20 goals for AZ Alkmaar already this seasonKevin Palmer Today at 06:30Troy Parrott is in no rush to leave AZ Alkmaar in this month’s transfer window, with more attractive offers likely to be on the table at the end of this season.

I recently received an invitation to join the state GOP. Jackson Browne’s song, “lives in the balance” wants to know who the men in the shadows are. My question is, what don’t many understand about those orchestrating the circumstances that create death of the countless and nameless all over the world? Finally, there’s Russell Vought, co-author of Project 2025 ; the man who only recently came out of the shadows . His perverted desire to create a white Christian male-dominated country is the basis for all that we see.

I dream of a Trump Tower in Dublin, says Eric Trump as he reveals US President hopes to visit Ireland later this yearOn a visit to Doonbeg, the US president’s middle son says his father will be here for the Irish OpenEric Trump ready to make Doonbeg great again for Irish OpenNiamh Horan Today at 06:30Eric Trump has at least one dream in mind for Ireland — to see a Trump Tower built in Dublin as a monument to his father.