Met Office update ahead of six-inch arctic blast
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Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 15:50 UTC
Boston Red Sox fans in meltdown over major problem with their 2026 jerseys
Boston Red Sox fans are accusing Major League Baseball's licensed merchandise partner of everything from sloppiness to crimes against humanity after the team's jerseys were unveiled at spring training in Florida. Injured Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck is seen with his new jersey this week in Florida. 'NFL fans, we've seen your jersey feedback, and we take it very seriously,' the company's official X statement read. Fans criticized the jerseys, which are designed by Nike but produced by FanaticsAnd it's that exclusivity that is beginning to irk sports fans. Players and fans had both complained about see-through fabric, mismatched gray tops and bottoms and other issues.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:47 UTC
Jose Mourinho accused of 'gaslighting' Vinicius Jr after Benfica manager claimed Real Madrid star 'incited' his players prior to racism row
Anti-racism charity Kick It Out has accused Jose Mourinho of 'gaslighting' Vinicius Jr after the Benfica manager claimed his players had been 'incited' before the Real Madrid star allegedly suffered racist abuse. When asked if Vinicius had 'incited' Benfica's players and fans with his exuberant celebration, Mourinho said: 'Yeah, I believe so. Mourinho waded into the row involving his player, Gianluca Prestianni, and Vinicius Jr (left)Benfica's clash with Madrid descended into chaos shortly after Vinicius Jr scored game's only goal. 'As the images demonstrate, given the distance, the Real Madrid players could not have heard what they claim to have heard,' the official account said, prompting backlash from football fans. I was never racist with anyone and I regret the threats I received from Real Madrid players.'
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:45 UTC
Anabelle battles tough slalom course to round off Olympic debut
Anabelle Zurbay of Team Ireland during a practice run ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Photo: David Fitzgerald/SportsfileAnabelle battles tough slalom course to round off Olympic debutAnabelle Zurbay - the Team Ireland athlete with links to Rosemount and Moate - capped her Winter Olympics debut with a determined performance in the women’s slalom today (Wednesday). She finished 48th with a combined time of 1:58.50 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The overall competition was won in style by USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin in 1:39.10, who added a third Olympic gold medal to her collection. Speaking after the race, Zurbay reflected on the challenge of the day and the satisfaction of seeing the finish line.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2026 15:43 UTC
Boyle councillor 'disappointed' that Aldi planning has been appealed
An appeal against the planning permission granted to German superstore Aldi for Boyle has been met with disappointment by the chairperson of Boyle MD Cllr Sean Moylan. An appeal was lodged on Monday with An Coimisiún Pleanála by a third party against the permission granted by Roscommon County Council in January for a new Aldi Store in the town. Aldi hopes to create up to 30 permanent new jobs as part of its plans for the new store. Cllr Moylan told the Roscommon Herald, "I'm very disappointed about the decision that an appeal has been launched against the Aldi decision that Roscommon County Council made. I do feel that Roscommon County Council has a very robust planning system.
Source:The Herald
February 18, 2026 15:35 UTC
Being Gordon Ramsay review: This Netflix documentary may be short of scandal but seeing the softer, more vulnerable side of TV's fieriest chef is surprisingly delicious says CLAUDIA CONNELL - FOUR STA
Being Gordon Ramsay (Netflix)Rating:Ask anyone what Gordon Ramsay is best known for and chances are they’ll say: swearing a lot, cooking and having a filthy temper – probably in that order. The now deceased Gordon Ramsay Sr never supported his son’s career choices, telling him, ‘Cooking is for women, not a man’s job’. We see Holly and Adam on a video call to Gordon and Tana after getting engaged. It’s the same in Being Gordon Ramsay when heavy rain could ruin a rooftop launch party at 22 Bishopsgate (spoiler alert: it doesn’t). Being Gordon Ramsay is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:24 UTC
Adam Peaty's estranged mother pleads for 'kindness' in emotional posts as her appearance in Gordon Ramsay documentary is finally revealed - after she begged to be edited out
Adam Peaty's estranged mother has urged social media followers to 'be kind' after her brief appearance in Gordon Ramsay's Netflix docuseries was finally aired. 'Because the greatest thing I've ever done isn't my career, my house, material things, or the money I've made. They told The Sun: 'They [posters] stated that by attending you were giving your consent to appear in the show...'The Peaty family members were not interviewed so no additional consent would have been needed.' Adam has since come under fire from his working class family members, who have accused him of being seduced by the wealth and fame of the Ramsay family. Meanwhile, Gordon began his speech by stating: 'I couldn't be happier to welcome Adam and George into the Ramsay family.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:15 UTC
Member of 1951 All-Ireland winning minor team passes away
Kiltoom native John F. O’Brien, a member of the All-Ireland winning Roscommon minor team of 1951, passed away recently in the United States, aged 92. He passed away unexpectedly on February 10th last and was laid to rest in Cleveland where he lived for the majority of his life. The St. Brigid's player lined out at half-forward for Roscommon in the 1951 All-Ireland minor final, scoring a point in their victory against Armagh in Croke Park. In Cleveland, John, a man of deep faith and a lifelong pioneer, became a pivotal figure in both sport and culture. In the 1980s, John helped launch what would become the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival, which grew to one of the premier Irish cultural celebrations in the United States.
Source:The Herald
February 18, 2026 15:15 UTC
Donal Lenihan: Leadership void and young talent questions hang over Ireland
AN historic tournament that keeps on giving, the Six Nations breaks unprecedented ground this weekend when, for the first time in a competition stretching back to 1883, the opening three games of the campaign will be played on successive weekends. Given the increasingly physical nature of the modern game, this is yet another factor that plays into the hands of the countries boasting the deepest squads.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 18, 2026 15:10 UTC
Catherine O'Hara's friend Kelly Lynch shares somber glimpse of celebration of life after cause of death reveal
The actress Kelly Lynch took to Instagram to reveal the program handed out to attendees at O'Hara's celebration of life earlier this month. The 67-year-old film star also shared a somber fragmentary poem composed by Raymond Carver as he was dying from cancer. Her update on O'Hara's memorial came shortly after O'Hara's cause of death was revealed. Catherine O'Hara's cause of death has been revealed days after her passing shocked Hollywood. O'Hara's immediate cause of death is listed as pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:04 UTC
Your bloating and diarrhoea might NOT be IBS: Expert reveals the tell tale signs of common digestive issue SIBO
The condition, known as SIBO, which occurs when bacteria in the small intestine rapidly multiplies, is on the rise in the UK. But in people with SIBO, bacteria will escape into the small intestine, resulting in stomach pain and bloating. People with reduced stomach acid - which ordinarily destroys bacteria - are at an increased risk of SIBO, Prof Sanders says. But, Prof Sanders, warns: 'This is very controversial in the world of gastroenterologists, because the result is affected by the motility of the gut. Probiotics might also help in restoring the gut microbe's delicate balance, Prof Sanders says, but this isn't a specific treatment for SIBO.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 15:02 UTC
Apprenticeships have changed, but people’s opinions have not
Even when they mean well, people often talk about apprenticeships as if they need to justify them. Apprenticeships have changed, but many people’s opinions haven’t. Ireland’s apprenticeship system has expanded quickly. One reason is that people often talk about apprenticeships without giving enough clear information. The Republic’s apprenticeship system has changed.
Source:The Irish Times
February 18, 2026 15:02 UTC
‘I’ve never felt like an outsider’: An Indian man on finding his cricket tribe in Donegal
It has a better work-life balance, the people are welcoming, and it is a small town.”Another draw was cricket. Letterkenny Cricket Club“I arrived in September, so by the time I came, the cricket season was over. But we always used to play badminton and indoor cricket, something like that, and I made good friends. Letterkenny Cricket Club family day“We used to play in St Eunan’s College every Saturday morning during summertime. “A lot of players tell me the best thing that happened to them in Letterkenny is cricket.
Source:The Irish Times
February 18, 2026 15:01 UTC
A new broom sweeps clean, but what really matters is that Ireland are fit for purpose
The sketch resonated in the context of the Ireland rugby team. His modest body of work at club level reminds me of the way Paul O’Connell was introduced to the national team. However, if the system, the structure and the constraints remain unchanged, are we really looking at something new? Whether Ireland can capitalise on that discomfort will tell us something important about the current status of the squad. It doesn’t really matter about the semantics, whether it’s an old broom or a new broom, as long as it is fit for purpose.
Source:The Irish Times
February 18, 2026 15:01 UTC