Waesch and Clarke confirmed as Athlone Town captains for 2026 season
Hannah Waesch (middle) is pictured with team-mates Megan Plaschko and Madison Gibson after their UEFA Women's Champions League win against Cardiff City last season. Waesch and Clarke confirmed as Athlone Town captains for 2026 seasonKevin O'NeillAthlone Town FC have announced that Hannah Waesch and Brendan Clarke are to be the senior women's and men's team captains, respectively, for the 2026 League of Ireland season. The Dubliner has also helped two teams, Galway Utd (his most recent club) and Shelbourne, to the First Division title. Athlone will then begin their First Division league campaign against Finn Harps on Friday, February 13 (Athlone Town Stadium, 7.45pm). Athlone's all-conquering women's team will begin the defence of their league title away to Sligo Rovers in mid-March.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 17:38 UTC
Ireland striker Kiernan seals Nottingham Forest loan move
Republic of Ireland international Leanne Kiernan has sealed a loan move to Women's Super League 2 outfit Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. Striker Kiernan departs parent club Liverpool in the same month the Reds secured the services of her Ireland teammate Denise O'Sullivan, however, she will be joining the Irish contingent of Chloe Mustaki and Jessie Stapleton at Forest.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 17:29 UTC
Two Man Utd transfer targets set to complete deals ahead of January deadline
Two Man Utd transfer targets set to complete deals ahead of January deadlineManchester United have been exploring possible deals in the January transfer window, but one rival club is set to scupper two moves for Michael Carrick's side before the deadlineView 2 Images Manchester United were reportedly targeting Mohamed Kader Meite (Image: Photo by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP via Getty Images)Manchester United are poised to miss out on two transfer targets to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. United spent £200million to change their front line over the summer, with Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha arriving. The Red Devils want to overhaul their midfield next but will wait until the summer transfer window, when there will be some clarity over the identity of the next long-term manager. Mirror Man Utd - FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 17:28 UTC
Jurgen Klopp's wife has shown her true colours as his Liverpool dugout return announced
Jurgen Klopp's wife has shown her true colours as his Liverpool dugout return announcedJurgen Klopp is poised to return to the Anfield dugout less than two years after stepping away from the Liverpool manager's jobView 2 Images Ulla Sandrock with Jurgen Klopp in 2024 (Image: Quality Sport Images, Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp's upcoming return to Anfield has been met with excitement from a few directions. For his wife Ulla, though, it will represent an opportunity to revisit a city she truly embraced as her home. Klopp announced his Liverpool exit in January 2024 and took charge of his final game at the end of the 2023/24 campaign before passing the baton to Arne Slot. View 2 Images Jurgen Klopp and Ulla Sandrock watching Liverpool in May 2025 (Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)Klopp and his wife settled in Formby and were frequently seen at neighbourhood pubs. Klopp eventually stepped away in 2024 regardless, but fans won't have to wait much longer to see him return.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 29, 2026 17:25 UTC
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recall the moment they decided to quit Britain's Got Talent after growing tired of Simon Cowell 'turning up late every day'
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly say they almost quit Britain's Got Talent following a series of backstage disputes - among them Simon Cowell's persistent lateness. We went to LA to see him to tell him we were going to leave Britain's Got Talent because we weren't having a very nice time. The presenting duo previously touched on their meeting with Cowell in 2020 autobiography, Once Upon A Tyne. Donnelly added: 'He made a promise to us, that things would change and that we'd never feel like that again. McPartlin recently admitted he is the 'happiest he has ever been' after going sober following his 'tough' drink-driving ordeal in 2018.
Source:Daily Mail
January 29, 2026 17:18 UTC
Information event next week on new 'bat roost house' in Edenderry
The council has completed a new purpose‑built bat roost house in Blundell Park, Edenderry. Information event next week on new 'bat roost house' in EdenderryOffaly County Council has completed the design and commissioning of a new purpose‑built bat roost house in Blundell Park, Edenderry. An information meeting will be held to explain the background and rationale for the project, provide an update on progress, and outline plans for the future. This will take place on Thursday next, February 5, at 8pm in the community cabin, Edenderry. For further information in advance of the meeting, contact: biodiversity@offalycoco.ie
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 17:16 UTC
St. Joseph schools rolls out development series
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Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 17:06 UTC
Dunne shines in Boston as Corrigan records two PBs
James Dunne (left) with Nick Griggs at the Boston Grand Prix. Dunne shines in Boston as Corrigan records two PBsPrevious Next Image 1 of 2 James Dunne (left) with Nick Griggs at the Boston Grand Prix. James Dunne delivered a top-class pacing performance at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday last, proudly leading the Irish charge alongside international athletes on the world stage. Nick Griggs finished fourth in 7:32.79 - taking a huge chunk off his own Irish U23 record - and Brian Fay placed tenth in 7:42.58. Meanwhile, Billy Corrigan had a flying start to his indoor season with two PBs at the Scottish National Senior Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday last.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 16:51 UTC
My Greek island getaway was ruined when I was catfished by a dirty, mouldy, 'four-star' hotel that looked nothing like the photos, writes LOUISE OLIPHANT
As our taxi pulled up to the Kolymbia Bay Boutique Art Hotel, it was immediately clear we'd been well and truly catfished. But this time, Loveholidays offered a four-day stay in a four-star boutique hotel with return flights at a price that beat booking separately. We sent detailed photos and descriptions and informed hotel staff of our decision. This was the advertised spa at Kolymbia Bay Boutique HotelOver the next two hours, we repeatedly called without an answer. The Daily Mail has also reached out to the Kolymbia Bay Boutique Art Hotel for comment.
Source:Daily Mail
January 29, 2026 16:48 UTC
Ireland insist door open for suspended Bundee Aki, as Tadhg Furlong remains major doubt for Six Nations opener
Ireland insist the door is not closed on Bundee Aki’s international career following the four-game ban that was handed down to the Connacht centre for a misconduct charge relating to his behaviour towards the match officials around last weekend’s URC defeat to Leinster. Aki did not travel to Portugal, where the Ireland squad are training ahead of next Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris, which tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong is a major injury doubt for, and while Aki (35) will miss the first three games of the campaign, he could come in contention for the home clashes with Wales and Scotland in round four and five.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 16:43 UTC
TY students at Kilcormac school perform to sold-out crowds
Transition Year students from Coláiste Naomh Cormac, who recently wowed crowds with their performance of 'Annie'. TY students at Kilcormac school perform to sold-out crowdsStudents from Coláiste Naomh Cormac in Co. Offaly recently presented this year's school musical, as its Transition Year pupils performed 'Annie' to packed audiences over three successful nights (see this week's print edition of the Offaly Independent for photos). Students were involved in every aspect of the production, from outstanding performances on stage and energetic choreography to the impressive work behind the scenes on sets, lighting and costumes. The success of the show was made possible through the dedication and commitment of staff who gave countless hours to support and guide the students throughout the process. Performances took place in Coláiste Naomh Cormac, with each night showcasing the exceptional talent, teamwork and effort of the Transition Year group and resulting in a hugely successful and memorable production.
Source:Irish Independent
January 29, 2026 16:31 UTC
Relegation returns as Kerry tweaks county and club championship formats for 2026
Ironically, the tenth senior club will be All-Ireland Club IFC champions An Ghaeltacht whose chairman Dara Ó Cinnéide led the review committee recommendation. The lowest placed teams in a club championship group will enter the relegation process in all grades (bar Junior). In senior, however, there is the proviso that any club side which reaches a County Senior football final cannot be relegated; meaning that if a county SFC finalist is in a club championship relegation final, the other side will be automatically relegated. The addition of a tenth team to the senior club championship also means the three groups of three from last year will have to change. Instead, six of the seven district sides will face off against one another in the opening preliminary round, with the other division getting a bye to Preliminary Round 2.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 16:30 UTC
Nine spring/summer 2026 trends we can wear right now — and how
There’s a stretch in the evenings—and in our bank accounts. Before we know it, the clocks will spring forward. Until then, we are faced with the age-old fashion conundrum: what spring summer styles can we wear now? It’s not so much what you wear but how you wear it. The key is finding seasonal hero pieces that are flexible enough to ‘winterise’ until the weather gets warmer.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 16:26 UTC
A monthly basic income for artists in Scotland? What a marvellous idea
In October, Ireland made permanent a pilot scheme guaranteeing a monthly basic income for artists. Now the idea is starting to see push from artists in Scotland. Read more:Creative Scotland has been told that it should take more risks.... will it, though? The perception of throwing money down the well to fund ‘lazy’ artists is well and truly dismantled by every metric of its trial. It's time to get serious about how art and culture can function and survive in Scotland, even when the times are understandably tough.
Source:The Herald
January 29, 2026 16:22 UTC
Pep Guardiola thanks Jose Mourinho as Benfica magic sees Man City sneak through
Pep Guardiola thanked his old rival Jose Mourinho after Manchester City snatched a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. To score the fourth goal.”That goal means City avoid the two-legged play-off round in February that proved their undoing last season. “When I started 16 or 17 years ago, the Champions League was a different type of competition than today. Every team is really, really, really, really, really tough. Haaland’s goal was his first from open play in 10 games but Guardiola never doubted his star striker.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 29, 2026 16:21 UTC