Cork name 10 starters from All-Ireland final for league opener against Waterford
New Cork hurling manager Ben O'Connor has named his team for Sunday's opening round of the National League against Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The starting side features 10 players who started last summer's All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 23, 2026 23:11 UTC
Coombes powers Munster comeback against Dragons to snap losing streak
URC: Munster 22 Dragons 20Gavin Coombes’ two-try bench impact and Tony Butler’s 75th-minute penalty saw Munster overturn a 13-point deficit to snap their four-game losing streak in front of 8,422 fans at Virgin Media Park. However, Fineen Wycherley was pinged for hands in the ruck and Angus O’Brien slotted the penalty for a 10th-minute lead. Munster couldn’t make hay from their first 22 entry before further disciplinary blunders cost them further points. Scorers for Munster: Tries: G Coombes 2, B Gleeson; Cons: T Butler 2; Pen: T Butler. Scorers for Dragons: B Coghlan, D Richards; Cons: A O’Brien 2; Pens: A O’Brien 2.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 23, 2026 22:49 UTC
Event guide: Prima Facie, Pilgrims and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
It made its debut in the West End of London three years later, featuring Jodie Comer, who then appeared in it on Broadway too. Prima Facie’s pulsating soundtrack is by the English musician Self Esteem. GigsPilgrimsFriday, January 25th, Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, Co Wicklow, 7.30pm, €30, courthoursearts.iePilgrims: Paul Noonan and Brian CrosbyFriends reunited? Kathleen Marshall choreographs and directs, with costumes (by Yvonne Milnes) and set designs (by Peter McKintosh) effectively co-starring. StageEureka DayFrom Friday, January 30th, until Sunday, March 8th, Gate Theatre, Dublin, 7.30pm, from €16.50, gatetheatre.ieAny takers for a smash US comedy focusing on a private California elementary school that prides itself on its liberal values?
Source:The Irish Times
January 23, 2026 22:29 UTC
Six hundred people fell ill from salmonella after eating contaminated Mr Porky pork scratchings as crisp firm is ordered to pay victims £300k in compensation
A crisp firm has been fined after almost 600 people fell ill with salmonella from eating 'Mr Porky' pork scratchings. Tayto Group Ltd was prosecuted following an outbreak of the illness linked to its factory in Westhoughton, Bolton. One woman said she has 'never been so ill' after getting salmonella from a box of the contaminated product. Victim Ruanda Davis, from Cardiff, was hospitalised for five days with severe vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration after consuming the snack in June 2021. Mr Goulding said the firm has reached the highest safety accreditations in its Bolton plant and at its other locations.
Source:Daily Mail
January 23, 2026 22:27 UTC
Paschal Donohoe ignored bank levy advice from officials that would have benefited PTSB
The minister was asked to consider a change to the methodology used to calculate the levy, which would have benefited PTSB. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PAFormer minister for finance Paschal Donohoe reversed a decision that officials said could create “more of a level playing field” in the operation of the State’s €200 million-a-year bank levy. The bank levy was first put in place in 2014 in order to claw back some of the funds injected by the State into the banking sector during the financial crisis. The change would have meant a higher levy imposed when a bank hit a certain level of profitability, above €450 million. The budget did extend the bank levy for one year and made some technical changes to its operation.
Source:The Irish Times
January 23, 2026 22:17 UTC
Galway man completes 4,800km rowing journey across Atlantic Ocean in fewer than 40 days
Photograph: World's Toughest Row/InstagramA Galway man has won the solo class in The World’s Toughest Row, completing a 4,800km journey across the Atlantic Ocean in fewer than 40 days. After finishing the race on his boat The Jasper, he told RTÉ News at One, “I feel like I’ve been beamed down from another planet”. “But with the support of my wife and my family, I was able to put that to one side and focus on the job at hand which was to row, row, row and ultimately complete the crossing. MacLoughlin at sea in his row boat. “I live by the ethos of ‘be better today than yesterday’ every day and this certainly has played into that,” he said.
Source:The Irish Times
January 23, 2026 22:13 UTC
The Traitors crowns winners in tense finale
Host Claudia Winkleman appeared emotional as she said: “Two traitors but totally faithful to each other. Stephen and Rachel toast their win (BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells/PA)Rachel said: “It’s the best feeling in the world. Earlier in the episode, gardener James was banished after a tie in the vote with Rachel. Faraaz, Rachel, Stephen, Jade and Jack (Paul Chappells/Studio Lambert/BBC)James and Rachel were both given the chests of chance and Rachel was the one who won the shield, leaving James to exit the castle. Early in the series, Rachel and Stephen made a pact they would never vote for each other and formed an alliance to win the game together.
Source:The Herald
January 23, 2026 22:02 UTC
Kabin Studio's Garry McCarthy named Cork Person of the Year
A man who has mentored and recorded the work of young rappers and songwriters has been announced as the Cork Person of the Year. Garry McCarthy was given a standing ovation when he received the accolade at the 33rd annual awards ceremony in the Metropole Hotel on Friday. Joe Duffy, who stepped down from his role as RTÉ Radio One Liveline presenter last year, was named an 'Honorary Cork person’ and former Barnardos chief executive Fergus Finlay was inducted into the Cork Person of the Year Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the legendary The Dixies drummer Joe Mac, who is approaching his 90th birthday, was presented with a ‘Supreme Cork’ award in recognition of his decades of contributions to Cork music. This surprise presentation was made by previous Cork Person of the Year winner Shane Casey aka Billy Murphy of The Young Offenders.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 23, 2026 22:00 UTC
Cork make three changes for Cavan, Kerry start seven All-Ireland finalists
Cork have made three changes to their side which defeated Kerry in last week's McGrath Cup final for Sunday's Clash with Cavan. Tommy Walsh, Paul Walsh and Brian Hurley come into the starting team in place of Jacob O'Driscoll, Conor Cahalane, and Steven Sherlock. Kerry have named seven starters from their All-Ireland final victory over Donegal in their first 15 for the league opener against Roscommon. Jason Foley, Dylan Casey, Mike Breen, Seán O'Brien, Joe O'Connor, Seán O'Shea, and David Clifford all started July's game. There are also four changes from the team which lost to Cork with Shane Ryan, Cillian Trant, Donagh O'Sullivan, and Darragh Lyne dropping out.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 23, 2026 21:51 UTC
Irish golfing pals hit aces on same hole in 17 million to one fairytale
Gavin Ryan and Cian Casey both hit aces on the same holeGolfing pals Cian Casey and Gavin Ryan beat outrageous odds of 17 million to one when they aced the same hole with back-to-back shots at Hollywood Lakes on Sunday. They were playing with Winter League teammates Cian Warren and Jack Ryan when they came to the 129-yard fourth - a tricky par three that plays uphill and over a lake to a two-tiered green.
Source:Irish Independent
January 23, 2026 21:46 UTC
A heck of a week for the Edogbo family
It’s proving to be a heck of a week for the Edogbo family. Gordon Manning, meanwhile, previews division one of the National Football League with a county-by-county guide to the runners and riders. Philip Reid reports on the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy having a frustrating time of it. Agameoftwohalves enjoyed no such success at Fairyhouse last week, losing by 65 lengths. Similarly, TNT Sports’ live coverage of the Australian tennis Open continues until 1.30pm, and there’ll be highlights at 7.0 this evening.
Source:The Irish Times
January 23, 2026 21:43 UTC
Roscommon University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Andrea GaborovaRoscommon University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse PractitionerRoscommon University Hospital has announced the appointment of Andrea Gaborova to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Gastroenterology. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Endoscopy Unit, Andrea performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional procedures to aid in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions. It was during this time that Andrea discovered her passion for gastroenterology and was inspired to pursue advanced training as a nurse endoscopist. Andrea joined Roscommon University Hospital in 2023 as a candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology. During her two-year candidature, she further developed her clinical expertise and successfully completed a Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Nursing Practice) at the University of Galway, enabling her to register and practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Source:Irish Independent
January 23, 2026 21:29 UTC
Anxiety shifts to irritation in Denmark as details of US ‘deal’ on Greenland trickle out
Regardless of any “all-access deal” announced by US president Donald Trump in Davos. After the Davos deal, US journalists asked if his self-professed deal met his own conditions for success. Nothing about us, without us.”Strong cross-party support in Denmark exists for this stance, and for the fresh military order. And while Trump derided Greenland’s defences as “two dog sleds”, the Danish military begs to differ. As the standoff with Washington drags into another week, initial anxiety in Denmark is shifting to irritation.
Source:The Irish Times
January 23, 2026 21:08 UTC
Minneapolis at boiling point amid Donald Trump's ICE crackdown
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis in the US state of Minnesota on Friday, as public fury boiled over in freezing temperatures amid US president Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Since the beginning of December, tens of thousands of agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencyhave descended on the liberal and traditionally-Democrat voting state. The activities of thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who arrived in Minneapolis since last month have drawn widespread protests. Five-year-old 'used as bait'Public anger deepened this week after photos emerged of ICE detaining a five-year-old boy, Liam Ramos. ICE agents' detention of Liam Ramos, 5, as he arrived home from preschool on Tuesday has sparked nationwide outrage in the US.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 23, 2026 21:05 UTC
Laurence Fox unleashes foul-mouthed rant as he claims school vaccinated his son without his consent and is taking legal action against 'the 'evil b******s'
Laurence Fox has unleashed a furious rant claiming a school vaccinated his son without consent - while declaring he has now instructed lawyers to intervene. Evil, evil b******s, a lot of them. She said: 'I try to keep people from telling me stuff but it's really, really hard. It's really f***ing hard. His brother Jack Fox, 40, appeared in ITV’s Sanditon, and cousins Freddie Fox, 36, and Emilia Fox, 51, are also established actors.
Source:Daily Mail
January 23, 2026 21:03 UTC