Revealed: Poll shows voters divided on when Micheál Martin should step down as leader of Fianna Fáil
Voters are divided on when Micheál Martin should step down as leader of Fianna Fáil, with 45 per cent saying now is the time for him to go. Some 39p believe he should wait until the taoiseach’s office is rotated with Fine Gael in November 2027, and a further thirteen per cent of voters would be happy for him to lead Fianna Fail into the next general election, according to the latest Ireland Thinks poll for the Sunday Independent.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2026 18:35 UTC
Christian Horner declares he has 'unfinished business' in F1 after breaking his silence on Red Bull sacking - and names his conditions for a return
Christian Horner has 'unfinished business' in Formula One and opened up about his desire to return to the sport he sorely misses. The former Red Bull boss left his job at the Milton Keynes-based team with an £80million package after facing the accusations that put a huge amount of scrutiny on him and the team. I miss the sport, I miss the people, I miss the team that I built. 'What has been fascinating is that I stepped out of Red Bull on July 8, and this is the first time I have actually spoken to anyone. The possibility of Horner running Aston is not dead, though the chance to lead Ferrari or own Alpine may be more attractive to him.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 18:28 UTC
Downsizers & first time buyer set sights on smartly refurbed €420k home
The level of interest is easy to account for: Attractively priced turnkey bungalows aren’t easy to come by. Among the key reasons is the excellent condition of this late 1990s home, and the fact that it’s easy to navigate. Downsizers who favour a home on one level are dominating the inquiry line. The current owners bought No 2 The Hermitage, in Sallybrook, around 2015, and followed up with a series of upgrades. It’s private, enclosed, and catches the sun, and new owners might consider installing a patio on the level section.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 18:28 UTC
Jeff Brazier's fly-on-the-wall reality show is AXED amid 'ongoing stress' in the Brazier household
Appearing in an Osbournes-style fly-on-the-wall documentary show alongside his sons Bobby and Freddy would have surely been a ratings winner for ITV who have been ‘super keen’ to sign the trio up. Sources say that the ‘ongoing stress’ in the Brazier clan could be Jeff's reason for pulling out of the show. Sources close to the family said: ‘Jeff has pulled out of the show, leaving pre-production in chaos. Nobody really knows why, but there is a lot of ongoing stress in the Brazier clan, especially with Freddy about to become a dad. Last month, Jeff revealed that his seven-year marriage with his wife, Kate, had sadly come to an end.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 18:10 UTC
Manhunt launched as masked home invaders assault woman with children in house
Police in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, were alerted to a suspected burglary at a property in the Carnany Park area of Ballymoney at around 9.15pm on Friday. The force were informed "two masked men, armed with weapons" had assaulted a woman in the house, reports Belfast Live. The victim was promptly taken to hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for treatment. During the attack, a number of children as well as another woman and a man were said to be present in the property. “Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, who took the woman on to hospital for treatment to her injuries.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 31, 2026 18:09 UTC
How to recreate Carole Middleton's standout looks on the high street - including matching outfits with Kate - as she turns 71
Both share a fondness for tartan, rich burgundy tones and that now-famous pink shirt dress, and they're regularly seen championing the same brands, including ME+EM, Cefinn and Beulah. More often than not, it's Kate who debuts a look, with Carole following suit soon after. Attending the horse racing event in 2022, Carole wore an eye-catching ME+EM silk shirt dress, featuring a dipped hemline and breezy pleats. House of Bruar tartan coatCarole and Kate share a fondness for tartan, as evidenced by their latest public outings. For the 2022 service, Kate chose a bespoke burgundy coat dress by Epinone, accessorising with tonal gloves and a matching clutch.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 17:56 UTC
Everton substitute Beto rescues late point at Brighton
Substitute Beto struck in the seventh minute of added time to earn Everton a dramatic 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton. Everton move on to 34 points courtesy of the late drama, while Brighton remain three points below following a solitary victory from their last 11 league fixtures. Seagulls midfielder Gross saw a close-range effort deflected wide and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford kept out a backheeled attempt from Danny Welbeck during a bright start from the hosts. Everton began a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium by beating Brighton 2-0 in the reverse fixture in August. But, with only seconds of the contest remaining, Verbruggen was unable to hold on to O’Brien’s powerful effort and Beto pounced.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 17:41 UTC
Liverpool's Curtis Jones stance revealed amid interest from Serie A giants - after midfielder missed Champions League tie with illness
Inter Milan would like to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones but, with their squad stretched, it is not in the Anfield club's interests to let any first team players leave this window. The 25-year-old has made 29 appearances for Arne Slot's side this season but missed Wednesday's Champions League victory over Qarabag due to illness. However, as it stands, the Premier League champions are not in active contact for a right-back. For his part, Inter defender Dumfries is stepping up his own rehabilitation after surgery on a fractured ankle last month. He is targeting a return for Inter's Champions League play-off with Bodo/Glimt next month.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC
Home Alone director Chris Columbus and Beetlejuice's Tim Burton honor Catherine O'Hara after her death at 71
Directors Chris Columbus and Tim Burton have honored Catherine O'Hara in emotional tributes after her death at age 71. 'Today we lost Catherine O'Hara. Columbus additionally shared a photo as he posed with O'Hara and Culkin that appeared to have been taken last year in March. Burton - who directed O'Hara in Beetlejuice and the 2024 sequel - also honored the late actress on Instagram. The movie simply would not work without her extraordinary performance,' Columbus addedHe continued, 'Catherine grounds the picture with a profound emotional depth.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Football's finest minds are now exploring smart tactical possibilities
Last year the new Gaelic football rules forced the game to move on. There was so much thrown at the players and managers simultaneously that the first campaign of the rules was always going to be about growing accustomed to them, finding a way that worked for your group and largely sticking with that, with little adjustments as they went. A full season of club football in the meantime has given the top minds in inter-county football the time and space they needed to really start thinking about the possibilities that lie within the rules and about coaching and exploring them. While it will take a few years to maximise the possibilities, it was clear already last weekend that teams are innovating and successfully adding to their tactical repertoire. Here are short takes on some of these, with one initial longer take on one evolution that hasn’t materialised properly yet - but will.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 17:36 UTC
Stopovers in Shannon feature in latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files
The US justice department has published a new and final cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Todd Blanche, the US deputy attorney general, said yesterday’s massive batch of files marked the end of the Trump administration’s planned releases under a law passed in November. Trips to Ireland and stopovers in Shannon Airport are mentioned in the latest tranche of information to be released. She alleged that the men “would have sex with the young women and she was taken from Ireland and brought to Jeffrey Epstein’s island when she was 13 years old”. This redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows a desk, documented on July 6, 2019, during a search of Jeffrey Epstein's home in New York.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 31, 2026 17:35 UTC
Katriona O’Sullivan: ‘The rhetoric around whether the hot school meals are good enough is infuriating and stinks of ignorance’
I am often asked why I went to school when I didn’t have to. My answer is always the same: for the food (and the hugs). School wasn’t just a place to learn. It was where I knew I would be fed, and where there were adults who noticed if I was cold, tired, or a bit lost. That mattered more than any lesson I learned that day.
Source:Irish Independent
January 31, 2026 17:33 UTC
More than 2,000 applications for 145 cost-rental apartments in new Dublin scheme
More than 2,100 applications have been received for 145 new cost-rental apartments charging rents of up to €1,875 per month in Tallaght, South Dublin. Delivered by Respond, the Approved Housing Body said the number of applications represents a “very high level of demand”. Successful applicants of the first stage of the development, which will ultimately deliver 502 homes, including 289 cost-rental homes, will be chosen through a lottery system. “Demand for cost-rental homes continues to be very strong, with interest consistently exceeding the number of homes available. The cost-rental apartments are being delivered in a wider mixed tenure development of 502 homes, and aim to provide secure housing for individuals and families “priced out of the private rental market”.
Source:The Irish Times
January 31, 2026 17:32 UTC
$211m NBA star Paul George handed 25-game drugs ban
The NBA has handed Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George a 25-game suspension -without pay - for violating its anti-drugs policy. The 35-year-old, a nine-time All Star, joined the 76ers back in 2024 on a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth more than $211.5million. The precise circumstances that led to the 25-game suspension have not been confirmed, with the NBA revealing only that George 'violated the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.' In a statement on Saturday, the 76ers star said he took 'an improper medication' while 'seeking treatment' for a issue with his mental health. The suspension will be enforced immediately, meaning George will miss Saturday's clash between the 76ers and the Pelicans.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 17:16 UTC
Holly Ramsay gushes over shirtless husband Adam Peaty's ripped abs as he poses in budgy smugglers on their honeymoon in Australia
Holly Ramsay gushed over her new husband Adam Peaty's ripped abs as she shared a snap of the shirtless hunk posing in budgy smugglers on Saturday. The newly-weds continued their luxury honeymoon in Queensland, Australia after beginning their trip in Mauritius. Olympic swimmer Adam made sure to have no days off training as he flexed his muscular physique after a swim. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Holly, 26, shared an array of snaps from the class, including her new husband in chef whites. Holly looked incredible as she slipped into a bikini while sharing more photos from her honeymoon on Tuesday.
Source:Daily Mail
January 31, 2026 17:13 UTC