Why are Easter eggs smaller and Mini Eggs more expensive? We compare our receipts
Yet, St Valentine’s Day will arrive in less than two weeks, followed swiftly by Easter, and we will all be bombarded with advertising for boxes of chocolate and easter eggs. Last year, I tracked these exact same egg sizes, and it’s clear that the size of easter eggs is continuing to decline in the face of high manufacturing costs. It’s not just large Easter eggs either. Small Cadbury Easter eggs such as Dairy Milk Freddo Faces have shrunk in the space of a year from 96g to 90g. You can find out more on fairtrade.ieOr maybe consider putting the money normally spent on Easter eggs for the family on money towards a day out together instead.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 30, 2026 01:57 UTC
‘We’re in a horror film’: Landslide leaves Sicily town teetering on a cliff edge
Part of a town in Sicily is teetering on a cliff’s edge, days after a landslide cut a wide chasm that destroyed buildings and threatened to swallow more, including structures in the historic city centre. “We are in a movie, in a horror film, it’s still all up in the air,” said Stefania Di Giovanni, who lives a kilometre from the edge. The hilltop town of Niscemi on the island of Sicily has evacuated some 1,500 people following a 4km-long landslide. Firefighters help evacuees to rescue parrots from a house in Niscemi, Sicily, on January 29th, 2026. Collapsed houses following the landslide in Niscemi, Sicily.
Source:The Irish Times
January 30, 2026 01:21 UTC
Irish Examiner View: Need for regulation of social media and AI is evident
AI has been a lively topic of discussion in recent days, not least because of the lord mayor of Cork’s admission that he relies on AI for his speeches. A far darker side of AI technology was revealed this week when Cormac O’Keeffe reported on findings shared by Children at Risk in Ireland (Cari), a sexual abuse treatment service for young children. The service has been inundated with new referral cases involving harmful sexual behaviour among children; Cari believes increased exposure to online pornography, online grooming, and image-based abuse is having a “real impact” on young children. The combination of AI tools such as Grok and irresponsible social media companies is toxic, but hardly surprising. The precise impact of that combination can be seen in the rising number of cases of harmful sexual behaviour among children.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 30, 2026 01:18 UTC
Women hold up our national identity — but at what cost?
Belinda Vigors: If a 'concern for community' was what made Ireland Ireland, then women were expected to make that a reality. There is something about ‘women’ and ‘community’ which evokes all the best characteristics carried by women of Ireland. An unequal loadBut it is also indicative of how unequal the load of creating Ireland’s communalism has historically been. Throughout the history of the Irish State, women have borne the responsibility of this ideology. And if a “concern for community” was what made Ireland Ireland, then women were expected to make that a reality.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 30, 2026 01:01 UTC
Ballygunner senior hurling teams to be drawn in separate groups
On top of the 18 players, six additional players from the senior B team can be brought into the senior A panel. However, any player who participates in the game won’t be able to return to the senior B team. As soon as the senior B team is eliminated from the championship, those players will be allowed to line out for the A team. DUBLIN (NHL v Kildare): E. Gibbons; J. Bellew, P. Smyth, E. O’Donnell; A. Dunphy, C. Crummey, C. Burke; B. Hayes, C. Groarke; C. Donohoe, D. Burke, D. Power; D. Purcell, R. Hayes, C. O’Sullivan. Subs: S. Brennan, C. Ó Riain, C. Murray, S. Gallagher, D. Keogh, D. Lucey, T. Brennan, J. Madden, D. Ó Dulaing, C. Kennedy, D. Kenny.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 30, 2026 00:20 UTC
Further flooding expected today as rainfall warnings to come into effect at noon
It comes as yesterday, Minister for Housing James Browne accused Met Éireann of holding back information on the severity of Storm Chandra. Meanwhile, Mr O’Brien said Met Éireann has a “very difficult job” and "they do it very well", adding that he would like to see river flood forecasting "accelerated". "I don't accept that a further 10 years are required for the river flood forecasting. What we need is even indicatives, and you can actually put warnings on the warnings, if you understand what I mean. I think where data is available, particularly around river flood forecasting, that should be provided.
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2026 00:12 UTC
Government insists to US that Dublin Airport passenger cap is ‘not policy’
“I wish to assure you that it is not government policy to 'cap' passenger traffic at Dublin Airport,” said Ethna Brogan, director general for civil aviation at the Department of Transport in a letter to the US Department of Transportation. Last year, Dublin Airport handled 36.4 million passengers, however. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) had previously moved to limit the number of available take-off and landing slots at Dublin Airport in order to ensure the airport adhered to the cap. She added: “Contrary to the argument made by the complainants, the withdrawal of historic slots at Dublin airport does not constitute a unilateral limit on air travel to Ireland. “First, it seeks to raise the existing planning condition passenger cap to facilitate more passengers at the airport, contrary to the suggestion of some latent government policy in support of the cap.
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2026 00:07 UTC
Economy grows by almost 13% in GDP terms last year
Dublin's south docklands is home to a huge amount of multinational companies that are driving Ireland's GDP growth. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) cautioned that its estimate of GDP growth for 2025 was preliminary and based on “incomplete” data sources. Irish GDP growth is expected to slow significantly next year as the front-loading effect unwinds. The department has forecast modified domestic demand (MDD), a more accurate measure of the domestic economy, to expand by 3 per cent in 2025. The CSO’s preliminary estimate of growth for last year was ahead of the Department of Finance’s forecast for 11 per cent GDP growth.
Source:The Irish Times
January 30, 2026 00:02 UTC
Local teenage golf star steps up to the mark in Spain
Isaac Oliver, a member of Glasson Golf Club, in action last year at Shandon Park Golf Club, Belfast. Photo: INPHO/Laszlo GeczoLocal teenage golf star steps up to the mark in SpainAt just 17 years of age, Isaac Oliver from Taughmaconnell is already proving he belongs on the biggest amateur stages in golf. Selected to represent Ireland at the Octagonal Matches, hosted by Costa Ballena Golf Club in Spain, Oliver made an immediate impression competing against experienced senior internationals. His success with the men’s team represents a significant milestone in his career and sends a clear signal about his future trajectory. Isaac was joined on the Irish team in Spain by Keith Egan (Carton House), David Howard (Fota Island), Jonathan Keane (Lahinch), Adam Fahey (Portmarnock), and John William Burke (Ballyhaunis).
Source:Irish Independent
January 30, 2026 00:02 UTC
Raheem Sterling in talks with seven clubs over transfer after Chelsea exit
Raheem Sterling in talks with seven clubs over transfer after Chelsea exitChelsea and Raheem Sterling reached an agreement for the player to leave Stamford Bridge early and the former Manchester City star has no shortage of suitors willing to sign him upView 2 Images Raheem Sterling is looking for a new club after leaving Chelsea on Wednesday (Image: Darren Staples/AFP)Raheem Sterling's representatives are in discussions with seven different elite level clubs after his contract at Chelsea was terminated by mutual consent on Wednesday. The former Manchester City star, 31, had been frozen out by the Blues prior to his departure and spent last season on loan at Arsenal. 5 clubs Raheem Sterling could join before deadline day as Chelsea finally announce exit READ MORE :Sky Sports report that the player's representatives are in talks with seven 'Champions League level' clubs who would like to sign Sterling, who is able to move outside of the transfer window as a free agent. Fulham and Napoli are among the clubs who were keen on signing Sterling back in the summer. Article continues below"We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well for the next stage in his career."
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 23:57 UTC
Teen accused of rape fails to stop trial because of stress
A teenager accused of raping a girl when he was 15 has failed in a High Court challenge seeking to stop his trial because of stress caused, as an Asperger's and ADHD sufferer, by a two-year delay in charging him. In the meantime, he had brought a High Court challenge seeking to stop it. The High Court judge also pointed out the boy would still retain his anonymity and have the benefit of the provisions regarding the sentencing of children should he be convicted. While he has vulnerabilities and make a trial difficult for him, he had not established they were caused or exacerbated significantly by the delay, the High Court said. The High Court had carried out the correct balancing exercise and the Court of Appeal was in full agreement with the conclusions reached by the High Court.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 23:28 UTC
Anthony Joshua in tears as he opens up on tragic deaths of his 'brothers' in car crash
Anthony Joshua in tears as he opens up on tragic deaths of his 'brothers' in car crashAnthony Joshua has opened up on the impact the death of his two close friends has had on him. The collision claimed the lives of Latif “Latz” Ayodele, 36, and Sina Ghami, 36. Speaking in a video entitled "My Brothers Keeper For Life" on his YouTube channel, Joshua was extremely emotional as he detailed what the two meant to him. “I’ve lost people before, but I don’t think I’ve lost people like that, my left and my right," he said. I’m gonna do what’s right by their family.”Joshua spent a few days recovering in hospital after the terrifying crash.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 23:26 UTC
Ronan O'Gara: It feels like we’ve suffered a death in our family
I WANT to write today’s entire column about Uini Atonio. I understand it’s difficult for anyone at home to have a proper appreciation of what this great man is about but when we reach for easy phrases like ‘different gravy’ in sport and life, Uini Atonio is actually the exampla gratis. The embodiment. Processing everything that has happened in the last week or so, and thinking back beyond it to what could have happened, makes for queasy feelings that are tough to articulate. Uini had pulled out of the French Six Nations squad with what was originally thought to be a sternum injury, but we now know it was a serious coronary problem.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 23:00 UTC
Man Utd target Roberto De Zerbi 'in danger' of being SACKED after Champions League exit
Man Utd target Roberto De Zerbi 'in danger' of being SACKED after Champions League exitManchester United have once again been linked with Roberto De Zerbi in their search for a new permanent head coach and the former Brighton chief could soon be on the marketView 3 Images Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi could lose his job after their early exit from the Champions League (Image: Jean-Francois Monier/AFP)Roberto De Zerbi is said to be at risk of being sacked by Marseille in the wake of their early exit from the Champions League - just weeks after being touted as a contender for the Manchester United job. However, De Zerbi is in 'great danger' of the sack after failing to get Marseille through the league phase of the Champions League. He said: "I hope that the players are aware that tonight is a professional foul. I've lost games in my career, I've rarely felt that sense of shame, being able to concede six goals in two games. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 22:49 UTC
The Beatles Cinematic Event FIRST LOOK: Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are seen as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for the first time in startlingly accurate images from ambitious four-part anthology
Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson have given Beatles fans a tantalising first glimpse at their upcoming four-part Beatles anthology in the first images of themselves in character. It was a look typified by the percussionist in the late '60s, notably as they recorded their self-titled double album - referred to by fans as the 'White Album' - in 1968. Last year, Sony finally confirmed the cast for its four highly anticipated Beatles films following months of speculation, with all four projects set for release in April 2028. Mendes, who is directing the films, had wanted to recreate the Beatles' 1969 album cover on the crossing. Despite being nervous, Barry did stress that Ringo was 'absolutely lovely' and that they sat in the garden 'chatting away'.
Source:Daily Mail
January 29, 2026 22:46 UTC