Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England’s Twickenham homecoming falls flat
England 33 Ireland 12Nancy McGillivray of Ireland is tackled by Ellie Kildunne of England during the Women's Six Nations match at Twickenham, London. Photo: Shauna Clinton/SportsfileDefeat with no disgrace is hardly a lofty ambition but despite the obvious inevitability of this one, Scott Bemand’s Ireland will elicit deep disappointment at the manner of their demise against the reigning Six Nations and World champions.
Source:Irish Independent
April 11, 2026 17:21 UTC
Emirates issues new travel and flight update for Brits
In a statement on Friday (April 10) Emirates said: “Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule. “You can check our latest flight schedules for upcoming flights and book seats to travel. New BookingsCustomers can check our latest flight schedules and book at https://t.co/A2RdND1Gjr . Major airline with flights from UK increases fuel surchargesThe latest air travel update from Emirates comes as Air India announced it was increasing its fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights this week. "Air India will review its surcharges periodically and make appropriate adjustments as the situation requires."
Source:The Herald
April 11, 2026 17:14 UTC
Rory McIlroy takes record six-shot lead into weekend at Masters following sensational 65
Rory McIlroy looked like a man on a mission in his quest for back-to-back Masters victories when he stepped on the gas coming down the stretch and fired a sensational 65 to ease into a record six-shot halfway lead at Augusta National.
Source:Irish Independent
April 11, 2026 17:07 UTC
Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Kamala Harris, when asked if she was going to run for president in 2028, said: 'I'm thinking about it.' Photograph: Angelina Katsanis/APFormer vice-president Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday she was considering running for president again in 2028. I’m thinking about it, I’m thinking about it,” Harris said, as the crowd at the New York City event cheered in response. Harris said she would consider a run in the context of who, in 2028, could do the best job as president “for the American people”. Harris, who served as vice-president under president Joe Biden, lost her 2024 presidential bid to president Donald Trump, who won both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
Source:The Irish Times
April 11, 2026 17:07 UTC
The Masters Day Three: Rory McIlroy aims to build on big lead at Augusta National, with Shane Lowry in the hunt
Rory McIlroy waves after his putt on the 13th hole during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga. Photo: AP Photo/Matt SlocumRory McIlroy’s magnificent Masters defence gets another airing at Augusta National this evening as the Co Down native takes a six-shot lead into round three. Offaly’s Shane Lowry is also in flying form and is in the mix on five-under after two excellent rounds. Daniel McDonnell brings you all this evening’s action as it happens in our liveblog below.
Source:Irish Independent
April 11, 2026 17:04 UTC
Serious hospital environment issues found in more than half of inspections – watchdog
Two inspection reports into Naas General Hospital in Kildare highlighted issues with the infrastructure. The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) regularly inspects health facilities to ensure its compliance with the national standards for safe healthcare. Of the 28 hospital inspection reports published over the past two years, the watchdog identified serious issues with the physical environment in 14 cases. Inspection reports also criticised University Maternity Hospital Limerick and the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin. A spokeswoman for the HSE said €1.327 billion was being invested in physical health infrastructure across the health service this year.
Source:The Irish Times
April 11, 2026 17:03 UTC
Engineered for light: This uplifting Ballincollig home really shines
In fact himself and his father commissioned them to build two neighbouring homes on Main Rd, Ballincollig. “We were looking for a modern, bright house, convenient to everything and very comfortable to live in,” Brian says. A half apex window over the front door is architecturally pleasing and light enhancing. Even though The Laurels is more than 10 years old, it looks smooth and new, and uncluttered too, bolstered by the use of polished concrete in the main living area. Because the three-bed is in such good shape and so easy to maintain, Ms Healy envisages interest across the market.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 11, 2026 17:01 UTC
League of Ireland takeaways: Ominous Rovers move, James McClean’s tough week and a tense battle at the bottom
Daniel McDonnell reflects on the talking points from a curtailed Friday evening programmeThe accepted logic is that a slow start is the only way that Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers will relinquish their crown. Shelbourne opened up a gap in 2024 and while Rovers made a late run around hectic European commitments, the real damage was done earlier in the season when the eventual champions were more consistent. It’s still congested at the top of the table, but a pair of derby wins this week has put the Hoops two clear after eleven games.
Source:Irish Independent
April 11, 2026 17:00 UTC
Iran war live: Peace talks start as red lines emerge and Trump says regime 'losing big'
Crunch negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, are now underway after Donald Trump threatened to unleash fury if they failedFace-to-face peace talks between the United States and Iran are taking place as Donald Trump continues to use inflammatory language to say Tehran is "losing big". The start of the meeting represents a major test as to whether the ceasefire, which has already shown strains, is durable enough to resolve the Iran war. Iranian state TV says Tehran's delegation has set out its red lines to Pakistan's Prime Minister, adding that these included control over the Strait of Hormuz, the release of Iran's blocked assets, the payment of war reparations and a regional ceasefire. While Trump said the US would attack Iran using "the best weapons ever made" if peace talks in Pakistan fail this weekend and promised "complete decimation".
Source:Daily Mirror
April 11, 2026 17:00 UTC
Further motorway closures as fuel-cost talks to resume
An Garda Siochana internally declared an “exceptional event”, allowing it to designate every member available for duty over the weekend. About 600 of the 1,500 filling stations around the Republic of Ireland have run dry, according to Fuels for Ireland chief executive Kevin McPartlan. He said he expected the number “will grow quite dramatically” if ongoing blockades of fuel depots remain in place. Operations at the port, run by Irish Rail, have been affected by a blockade of fuel protesters in the nearby town of Kilrane, Co Wexford. TII Statement on National Road/Motorway Network Protest Impact There is significant distribution across the national road/motorway network currently impacting Counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Galway, Cork, and Dublin.
Source:The Herald
April 11, 2026 16:57 UTC
Aintree horse Get on George is put down on Grand National day just 24 hours after Gold Dancer's tragic death
Aintree horse Get on George has been put down after pulling up in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle on Saturday afternoon. A total of 69 horses have now died at the Grand National Festival since 2000 and this latest tragedy came just a day after the death of Gold Dancer, who had won the William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Chase just moments before. Dene Stansall, the Horse Campaign Lead at Lawyers For Animals, said of Get on George's passing: 'Yet again a horse is killed at the Aintree Grand National Meeting. 'His tragic death is the 43rd competitive horse-racing fatality in the UK this year alone - and it is only April - and the 26th at the Grand National Festival over the last decade. An Aintree Racecourse statement read: 'The winner of our second race of the day, Gold Dancer, was pulled up after the line and dismounted.
Source:Daily Mail
April 11, 2026 16:49 UTC
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
A weather warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford for thunderstorm activity on Saturday afternoon and evening. Another yellow alert for wind and rain is in place until 8pm for Cork and Kerry. Met Éireann is warning of difficult driving conditions, spot flooding, fallen branches and the possibility of lightening damage. A status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo was due to expire at 2pm. The forecaster said that scattered showers will continue overnight, with “rather blustery with fresh and gusty southwesterly winds”.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 11, 2026 16:48 UTC
The Irish Independent’s View: Stabililty hangs by a thread after a week of rash decisions
After the past week, many may wonder, does anyone think any more at all? In Washington, president Donald Trump warned the world in a flourish of foul language he was ready to end a whole civilisation. The sigh of global relief when news of a two-week ceasefire was announced in the Iran war was followed by confusion. The grievances of one sector cannot be allowed to wreak havoc on the entire nationIreland appears to have been affected. Legal demonstrations are part of democracy, but depriving others of their fundamental rights, or putting them at risk, is illegal.
Source:Irish Independent
April 11, 2026 16:34 UTC
Grand National punter wins £900,000 in the race's biggest winning bet on I Am Maximus - leaving a bookmaker facing liquidation!
An Aintree punter with deep pockets is now an awful lot richer after I Am Maximus's Grand National victory. And jockey Paul Townend rode the horse to victory in a win that emulated racing legend Red Rum - and gave that punter a pay-out worth £900,000. Johnny Dineen, fronting Fitzwilliam's pitch, said before the race: 'It's the biggest bet we've ever taken, £100,000 at 8-1. It's our biggest bet by a mile and we'll have to try to trade some of it off in the ring. Dineen had joked in a pre-race interview on ITV that the bookmaker could face 'liquidation' with such a big bet going against them.
Source:Daily Mail
April 11, 2026 16:23 UTC
The Givenchy handbag stolen from Soho's Dog & Duck, the missing £2million Faberge egg, the flamboyant 'whisky king' owner... and the puzzling questions over its whereabouts that remain
Heard the one about the handbag with the Faberge egg, stolen from the Dog and Duck pub in Soho? Stealing a £1,600 Givenchy handbag belonging to Rosie Dawson, 28, a director at the drinks company Craft Irish Whiskey. What was Miss Dawson doing with a Faberge egg in the Dog and Duck in the first place? Judge Martin Griffiths pondered how one goes about correctly valuing a Faberge egg when, as he put it, ‘unfortunately, you can’t ask Mr Faberge, can you?’. Her Linkedin profile show she remains in post as Director at Craft Irish Whiskey.
Source:Daily Mail
April 11, 2026 16:20 UTC