Lily Allen wows in a black leather bullet-bra bustier dress as she kicks off her sold-out US tour after West End Girl success
Lily Allen looked nothing short of sensational in a black leather bullet-bra bustier dress as she kicked off her sold-out US tour, following the release of her explosive new album West End Girl. The singer, 40, made her triumphant return to the North American stage, opening her tour at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre. Lily commanded attention in the edgy black number as she performed a string of songs from her latest album. For her next look, Lily slipped into a sheer blue floral embroidered blouse, teamed with burgundy leather hot pants and fishnet tights. For her third look of the night, Lily changed into a chic baby pink co-ord with bouclé detailing.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 18:53 UTC
Storm Dave: Bank holiday chaos as 17 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport, with diversions to Shannon, as 18,000 lose power
Thousands of passangers due to arrive back at Cork airport were instead diverted to Shannon Airport and had to get a bus to Cork this evening after their flight landed. Photo: Niall Carson/PAStatus Yellow wind alert for Ireland as Storm Dave to bring challenging weather for Easter revellersA spokesperson for Shannon Airport said that nine aircraft were diverted to Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon. Flights were diverted to Shannon from London Stansted, which was due to arrive in Cork Airport, as well as a flight to Dublin from Lanzarote. Seaparately, electricity crews will be continuing to power power outages on Sunday morning,In a statement, a spokesperson for the ESB said on Saturday evening: “Approximately 18,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country were without power by 8pm [on Saturday]. Met Éireann’s Gerry Murphy said the most powerful winds from Storm Dave are expected to be in Leitrim, northern Sligo and Donegal.
Source:Irish Independent
April 04, 2026 18:47 UTC
Man who sustained serious injuries in local crash passes away
Man who sustained serious injuries in local crash passes awayGardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 in Ballymahon, shortly after midnight on Sunday, March 29. A man (30s), the sole occupant of the car, was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment of injuries. He passed away in hospital yesterday, Friday. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on (043) 3350570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Source:Irish Independent
April 04, 2026 18:43 UTC
Ian O’Riordan: The Enhanced Games are fast becoming a running joke
The website’s second story on the Enhanced Games looked at the US sprinter Fred Kerley, who signed up to the event last September. Kerley won the 100m at the World Championships in 2022, and claimed he only signed up for the Enhanced Games for financial reasons. Fred Kerley of Team United States celebrates after winning gold in the Men’s 100m Final at the World Athletics Championships in 2022. Photograph: Patrick Smith/GettyDubbed by others as the Steroid Olympics, or the Pharma Games, the exact details of the Enhanced Games remain sketchy. By then, most people were seeing through the Enhanced Games for what they are.
Source:The Irish Times
April 04, 2026 18:34 UTC
James McClean hits out at ‘garbage’ speculation on boxing video after Derry defeat in Galway
McClean uses his Instagram page to make his pointJames McClean has lashed out at ‘garbage’ speculation around his absence from Derry City’s defeat to Galway last night. McClean and his brother Patrick were both sidelined for the fixture along with top scorer Michael Duffy as the Candystripes fell to another disappointing defeat to continue their miserable start to the campaign.
Source:Irish Independent
April 04, 2026 18:29 UTC
Joel Dommett's pregnant wife Hannah reveals they know their baby's gender and says she is due to give birth 'dangerously soon'
Joel Dommett's pregnant wife Hannah has revealed they already know their baby's gender, as she admitted she is due to give birth 'dangerously soon' in a candid new interview. However, keeping quiet hasn't been easy, as their toddler son appears determined to spill the news to everyone he meets, including the Ocado delivery driver. Elsewhere in the interview, Hannah admitted she is due to give birth 'dangerously soon', but insisted staying at home isn't an option. Joel Dommett's pregnant wife Hannah has revealed they already know their baby's gender, as she admitted she is due to give birth 'dangerously soon' in a candid new interviewShe said: 'Oh, I’m not leaving London. It comes after Joel shared the baby news as his family prepared to fly to Australia to present I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 18:28 UTC
Hugo Ekitike shirt swap during Man City thrashing leaves Liverpool fans fuming
Hugo Ekitike shirt swap during Man City thrashing leaves Liverpool fans fumingLiverpool were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final and Hugo Ekitike's shirt swap with Rayan Cherki during the match caused anger among Reds supportersView 2 Images (Image: Emirates FA Cup)The sight of Hugo Ekitike exchanging shirts with Manchester City's Rayan Cherki left numerous Liverpool supporters fuming as the Reds were comprehensively beaten 4-0 in the FA Cup. Cherki even pulled on Ekitike's Liverpool shirt, which sparked fury among some City supporters in the stands, promptly forcing the ex-Lyon player to take it off. Another added: "Hugo Ekitke swapping shirts with Rayan Cherki when it's 4-0 tells you everything you need to know about this squad at the moment. "Ekitike's first thought after being subbed off after stinking the joint up was getting Cherki's shirt," wrote another. Another responded to the shirt swap by writing: "There's absolute zero man management, leaders or captains in this side anymore.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 18:21 UTC
Grant Thornton, new development role for its multinational platform
Paddy Dillon has been appointed as the head of corporate development for the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform. In this newly created role, Paddy will lead origination and execution of M&A activities for the rapidly expanding platform. Paddy will remain a partner within Grant Thornton Ireland’s deal advisory practice.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 18:21 UTC
Arne Slot's job at Liverpool hangs on defining period after thumping by Man City
The Manchester City manager was so laid-back, he was enjoying Bring Your Kids to Work Day. Down on the touchline, for Arne Slot, this was a daddy of a defeat. Should Liverpool sack Arne Slot? View 3 Images Arne Slot's job could well be on the line (Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)This is becoming a shell of a Premier League-winning team. And even more worryingly for the Liverpool hierarchy, there were no recriminations or signs of defiance amongst the travelling fans.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 17:56 UTC
Ruby Walsh: Davy Crockett can deny Karbau
The Cheltenham handicap regulations effectively rule novices out, but today’s contest looks to have a few unexposed lurkers, from Davy Crockett at number 10 down. It’s a cracking card, and the first of the big races is the Grade Two Donoghue Marquee’s novice hurdle. The 2m4f novice hurdle follows on at 3.15pm with Saint Baco being the only one to have had a go in Prestbury Park. The first of the two Grade Ones is the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at 3.50pm. He trails by 14, which is a credit to Jack, considering he gave Paul a five-week head start in the 49-week season.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 17:55 UTC
Tommy Martin: Seamus Coleman deserves more and yet he has it all
IS THAT it then? At the time of writing, Seamus Coleman had not announced his retirement from international football, although it wouldn’t be out of character for the man to retire from international football without doing any announcing at all.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 17:35 UTC
Delayed discharges ‘frightening’, Labour says as pressure mounts on hospitals
The Labour Party has called on the Government to take action on the rising number of delayed hospital discharges in Ireland. It said that for 23 consecutive days between March 11 and April 2, the number of delayed discharges across Irish hospitals exceeded 500 each day. It said this raises serious concerns about the rapid rise in delayed discharges over the past month and the “very real concerns” for the admission of patients, in particular older patients, into acute hospital care. Labour health spokesperson Marie Sherlock said: “Far too many patients are effectively stuck in hospital because of an absence of step down care. “The rapid rise in delayed discharges is absolutely frightening.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 17:29 UTC
Saturday racing preview: Bucanero Fuerte can make impression in Cork
The Easter feast of racing is upon us and Bucanero Fuerte can make a winning return to action in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cork Stakes on Saturday’s Flat card at Mallow. Ryan Moore makes a rare visit to Mallow for three rides and all three have obvious chances. The most appealing bet on Saturday’s Fairyhouse card comes in the RYBO Handicap Hurdle where Karbau is a strong fancy for Willie Mullins. With better luck in running, he can gain compensation on Saturday. Mullins and Paul Townend might also strike in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final where the consistent Fillyoureye has solid claims on his handicap debut.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 17:20 UTC
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Queen of shops Mary’s blistering broadside for gay fashion gurus
But that is unlikely to have prepared the fashion industry for its brutal dissection by ‘Mary Queen of Shops’. Since then, Portas has found new love with a woman whose identity she has not disclosed. Mary Portas, an English retail consultant and broadcaster, has given a withering verdict on the state of the fashion industry‘She’s tiny. Where Wintour leads, all others follow, argues Portas, 65, explaining that distorted thinking has influenced ‘all the catwalks’. She tells me at an awards show in Mayfair: ‘It’s the people that comment on my feet online that I find disturbing.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 17:11 UTC
Some fuel alternatives
The EU has been pivoting toward renewable energy aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels rather than a total, immediate ban. We went a step further and decided to abandon oil and gas exploration entirely due to pressure from the Green Party. In a courageous turnaround, Britain is likely to recommence oil and gas exploration, Norway has never stopped. Contrast his realistic article with those of columnist John FitzGerald (“Ireland was too slow on EVs and retrofitting. Besides an urgent LNG plant, we need to develop the Barryroe oil and gas field off the Cork coast.
Source:The Irish Times
April 04, 2026 17:01 UTC