Caelan Doris: ‘Therapy opened a can of worms for me. I didn’t know what I was going to find’
I didn’t know what I was going to find, or what was in there at that stage. Caelan Doris is an ambassador for Tackle Your Feelings, a mental health campaign for young people run by Rugby Players Ireland in partnership with Zurich Ireland. It was just the way things were, and things were good, generally. “I would say I don’t have a full grasp of it yet, but I do think I’m moving towards that way. I think I’m certainly becoming more sensitive to my reality anyway.”That is the road less travelled.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 07:30 UTC
I met an extraordinary man this week. Simon has never owned a mobile phone
I met an extraordinary man this week. He’s never owned a mobile phone, he just never bought one. Even still, less than 20 years after the first smartphone was unveiled, Simon seems like a member of an uncontacted tribe. Author Kevin Barry on digital detoxing: 'I’ll sit there, I’ll wait it out.' “Even if nothing much is happening on the desk, I’ll sit there, I’ll wait it out.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 07:30 UTC
Man Utd broke record with January transfer for £68m star who berated team-mates on WhatsApp
Man Utd broke record with January transfer for £68m star who berated team-mates on WhatsAppManchester United completed a club record deal in the January transfer window of 2020View 3 Images Bruno Fernandes remains Man United's record January signing (Image: Shaun Botterill, Getty Images)Manchester United broke their January transfer record when they signed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP in 2020. Following in the footsteps of a young Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford with a ringing endorsement from his Portugal team-mate. Before Fernandes agreed to join United, Ronaldo had tipped the midfielder for a big move. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 07:23 UTC
Everybody to Kenmure Street wins special jury award at Sundance
Within moments of the van stopping into Kenmure Street, residents and activists gathered to surround it, spurred on by a Whatsapp group and social media callouts. Everybody to Kenmure Street will have its UK premiere as the Opening Gala of the Glasgow Film FestivalAfter an eight-hour stand-off, the two men detained in the immigration van were released. Everybody to Kenmure Street is the second feature from Bustos Sierra, known for his feature documentary Nae Pasaran, which won Best Feature at the 2018 BAFTA Scotland Awards. Everybody to Kenmure Street will have its UK premiere as the Opening Gala of the Glasgow Film Festival on February 25. Jen Davies, co-founder of Conic, said: “This is a very well-deserved moment for the whole Everybody to Kenmure Street team and a powerful recognition of the film’s message on an international stage.
Source:The Herald
January 31, 2026 07:15 UTC
96-year old Kerry shopkeeper calls it a day on vital local service with a 175 year history
96-year old Kerry shopkeeper calls it a day on vital local service with a 175 year historyMaureen O’Sullivan was commended by former president of Ireland for her community contributionMaureen O'Sullivan from Tuosist has made the difficult decision to close the local shop after 75 years behind the counter and just weeks away from her 97th birthday. Sinead Kelleher Kerryman Today at 06:30The parish of Tuosist won’t be the same again with news that the local post office and shop has shut its doors, bringing to an end a 175-year history in the area.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2026 07:04 UTC
Judge dismisses father’s application for child’s return to Poland after concerning nanny cam video
Mr Justice Max Barrett this week dismissed the father’s application seeking his daughter’s return to Poland, where he lives. Mr Justice Max Barrett this week dismissed the father’s application seeking his daughter’s (7) return to Poland, where he lives. The man brought High Court proceedings when the child’s mother refused to return her from Ireland after an agreed summer holiday last year. The judge said there was no reliable basis on which he could be satisfied that a similar incident would not occur in the event of the child’s return to Poland. The judge also noted that the child did not want to return to Poland.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 07:01 UTC
Desire Lines: A traditional St Brigid inspired bag to herald the start of spring
The bagEmbrace St Brigid’s weekend with the ultimate gift to self — a made-to-order basket from Naomh Padraig designs. The matchaRecent data from business payment platform Square suggests the matcha trend is going nowhere, with sales in Irish cafés surging 155% year-on-year, far outpacing traditional coffee growth. The spring refreshAs we crawl towards February, we are excited to start embracing the new season in our wardrobes. museum.ieNeptune batter jug wx310126The batter jugIt’s hard to resist this Albury batter jug from interior design brand, Neptune. Part of a striking Portuguese stoneware collection, the traditional jug features a beautifully embossed design that’s been hand-glazed for a rustic finish.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 07:00 UTC
Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial
'Shock and distress' at arrest“I went into a deep state of shock and distress,” Mr O’Neill later told a court. Like Mr O’Neill, Mr Ryan was deeply embedded in sport and had worked with referees in Munster rugby. A ranking member of An Garda Síochána, friendly with both Mr O’Neill and Mr Ryan, was arrested on the same day as they were. For Mr O’Neill and Mr Ryan, the whole affair was transformative and potentially career-ending. Did management think this might be a condition confined to one senior Limerick garda?
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 06:56 UTC
Irish Examiner view: Home insurance falls victim to Storm Chandra and climate change
The issue of insurance, and its bearing on a housing market which continues to be the most contentious political issue of the age. For now, nobody is keeping the scores on the doors in Ireland when it comes to the impact of subsidence. The Central Bank collects detailed data for motor, employers’, and public liability insurance, but nothing on home or household claims. The Irish Insurance Federation calculated that combined costs and claims from severe winter weather reached over €540m. It is now common in the industry for brokers to use climate and geospatial data for risk assessments and pricing.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 06:49 UTC
Jeffrey Epstein: new cache of files released by US department of justice
The files also suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attended an intimate party with the convicted sex offender Epstein months after he was released from prison. The documents include Mr Musk and Epstein emailing in both 2012 and 2013 to determine when Mr Musk should make the trip to Little St James. Neither exchanges appear to have resulted in Mr Musk visiting the island, due to logistical issues. Mr Blanche said the department has also withheld some files based on legal privilege, including work product and attorney-client privilege. Mr Blanche expressed frustration with accusations that the justice department had declined to pursue associates of Epstein who may have participated in illegal activity.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 06:35 UTC
A new magazine is a reminder that the ‘end of the West’ isn’t the end of the world – The Irish Times
Over the past few years, I have often found myself frustrated with the limitations of my view of the world, with the relative narrowness of my perspective on our current political moment. More often than not, though, it’s a frustration with myself for paying attention to the wrong things, in the wrong places. This sense of wanting to look farther afield, to reorient my perspective, is informed by a growing sense that the world is changing with perplexing speed, and that the poles of global power are shifting. “The genocide in Gaza has destroyed what remains of the illusion that the West should determine the future for the rest of the world,” they write. The historian Nikhil Pal Singh on the Trump administration’s enactment of a borderless American power, from Venezuela to Minnesota.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 06:34 UTC
The Irish Times view on scrambler bike regulation: fatally slow – The Irish Times
The 16-year-old was struck by a scrambler bike as she crossed the Ratoath Road at a pedestrian crossing. Scrambler bikes are designed for recreational use in controlled, off-road spaces. In fact, legislation has been in place for almost three years now in the form of the Road Traffic Act 2023. He did not explain why the necessary regulation has not been implemented, but indicated that concerns persist over enforceability. By comparison, banning scrambler bikes from public spaces appears relatively straightforward.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 06:31 UTC
Man Utd confirm striker exit as Michael Carrick speaks out on Joshua Zirkzee
Man Utd confirm striker exit as Michael Carrick speaks out on Joshua ZirkzeeManchester United have sanctioned the exit of Joe Hugill with the forward joining Kilmarnock, but have no plans to let Joshua Zirkzee leave the club in JanuaryView 2 Images Joshua Zirkzee has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United have sold forward Joe Hugill but Michael Carrick has no plans to continue a frontline exodus by sanctioning the exit of Joshua Zirkzee. Carrick though insists he's ready to have Zirkzee be part of his squad. Zirkzee has been limited to just four Premier League starts and has only scored twice this term with minutes hard to come by. View 2 Images Joe Hugill has left Manchester on a permanent basis (Image: PA)He said: "I think we are just working through it, never say never. United's major target is a midfielder, but their targets will not be available until the summer and won't come cheap.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 06:22 UTC
Man Utd star explains January exit decision
The Red Devils academy graduate spent the first-half of the season on loan with Championship side West Bromwich Albion but was recalled following an injury-hit few months. But he is now on the move once again, having sealed a loan switch to fellow Championship side Hull City until the end of the season. Roy Keane makes Michael Carrick permanent Man Utd manager prediction after early success READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! I’ll always work hard for the badge and for the fans.”Collyer, 22, has made 13 senior appearances in all for United, having been handed his debut by former boss Erik ten Hag. View 2 Images Toby Collyer spent the first half of the season with West Bromwich Albion (Image: Getty Images)Who should Man United sign before the deadline?
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 06:18 UTC
UK alcohol duty increase 2026: Beer, wine and spirit prices set to rise from tomorrow
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in November's autumn budget that alcohol duty would rise in line with Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation. A bottle of 14.5% red wine will face a 14p duty increase. According to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), tax on a 14.5% red wine bottle has surged by £1.10 since the current alcohol duty system was implemented in August 2023. "Increases to alcohol duty, while not paid directly by operators, is another pressure, if it is passed on to businesses through higher drinks prices. Alcohol duty plays an important role in ensuring public finances remain fair and strong and funds the public services people rely on every day."
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 06:16 UTC