Photograph: FacebookAn Irish man shot dead by British police after they received a call wrongly saying a man fitting his description was carrying a gun, appears to have made the initial call to police himself, investigators have said. Mr Joyce had a long history of mental health difficulties and had recently received treatment. Who was David Joyce, the Irish man shot dead by UK police? Mr Joyce was repatriated to Galway and his funeral Mass was held on Easter Monday. His younger brother, Dean, told mourners that Mr Joyce was “a special person, adventurous and mischievous”.

Maynooth University Anthropologist, Prof. Tim Thompson, has discovered the first physical proof that gladiators were in combat with lions during the Roman Period. The evidence was found on skeletal remains found at a site in York. Read all of the fascinating details in the article! https://www.irishtimes.com/history/2025/04/23/maynooth-scientists-find-first-physical-proof-gladiators-were-mauled-by-lions/

The UK’s Gender Recognition Act 2004 gave people with gender dysphoria legal recognition based on objective evidence of dysphoria. READ MORETrans activists took satisfaction from their legislative achievement in Ireland, which eschewed any need for objective corroboration by people applying for gender recognition certificates. The mantra “trans rights are human rights” is chanted in pursuit of trans ideological goals. For most people, the idea that a 6ft 3in man who may or may not have obtained a gender recognition certificate has a “right” to participate in, say, women’s rugby competitions is bizarre. There is no “right” to subvert the freedom of women to have facilities and events confined to their own sex.

Storm Éowyn’s landfall on January 24th coincided with outgoing water, meaning there was little to no flooding impacts on the western seaboard. Photograph: Paul ScottStorm Éowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded on Ireland’s western seaboard, a research team at the University of Galway has found, with thousands living in coastal areas “narrowly” avoiding devastating flooding. However, despite its severe impact, a research team at the University of Galway’s School of Engineering found it was “incredibly lucky” that many areas avoided unprecedented storm surge flooding and inundation thanks to a low and ebbing tide. READ MOREAt Galway Port, the storm surge peaked at 2.6 metres, the highest ever recorded at the station since the network’s operation began in 2007. “Had it hit just a few hours earlier, on a full or flooding tide, Galway could have been dealing with a double disaster of record-high winds and record-high flooding,” he said.

On Tuesday night, the Black Forge Inn in Walkinstown, Dublin, hosted a who’s who of the Irish far right. During the campaign three groups, Ireland First, the National Party and the Irish People, along with several independents, ran under the banner of the National Alliance. In the background, party members have expressed annoyance with Blighe’s leadership and the party’s failure to return a candidate in the local and general elections. The most high-profile split in the movement dates to 2023 when senior members of the National Party attempted to oust Justin Barrett as leader. [ ‘Meeting’ to expel Justin Barrett as leader of National Party attended by one personOpens in new window ]However, in reality, Barrett now has little to do with the National Party.

Rieko Ioane of New Zealand in action against Ireland during last November's Autumn Nations Series clash at the Aviva Stadium. Ioane’s signing is sure to cause a meltdown among some supporters of Munster, Ulster and Connacht. Rieko Ioane in action for Auckland Blues against the Chiefs in March. “We can’t wait to welcome Rieko to Leinster and I’m sure all our supporters will join me in making him and his family feel at home when the time comes.”A Leinster statement also included a message from Ioane. I’d like to thank Leo and Leinster Rugby for the opportunity and NZRU and my Blues brothers.

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick met European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss trade in the wake of Donald Trump imposing a range of tariffs. This suggests that agreement between the EU and US on trade, following the imposition of tariffs by Donald Trump, will be hard to reach. “EU standards, particularly as they relate to food health and safety, are sacrosanct. After Monday’s meeting between Mr Lutnick and Mr Šefčovič, Brussels issued a cautious assessment stressing that both sides must “bring something to the table”. But one senior source suggested the EU might be willing to make concessions on non-sensitive agriculture and food standards.

They suggest that the overall US strategy is to decouple from China, and that any country who wishes to have a trade deal with the US will also have to distance itself from Beijing. But senior Irish and EU sources dismissed any chance that the EU would change its standards on, for example, hormone-treated beef and chlorine-washed chicken. The US may impose these additional tariffs even though it wants to see trade negotiations completed within this period. [ Trump tariffs: EU and US meet for talks amid growing trade uncertaintyOpens in new window ]Yesterday Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said that it would be “inappropriate” if the US were to impose further tariffs during negotiations. “The EU remains constructive and ready for a deal,” Mr Šefčovič said.

Leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins TD, has sharply criticised the government’s proposed Airbnb Register, warning that it threatens to destabilise rural tourism economies. “Plans to target Airbnb hosts will further undermine local economies and hit west Cork tourism,” Deputy Collins said. He questioned the sincerity of government proposals to exempt certain rural areas, calling such measures “a holding ploy to placate or silence rural TDs”. “But bringing in those measures for short-term lets is absolutely essential. We have a very large amount of properties in short-term lets, the number is increasing and we have to make tough choices here,” he added.

Upstairs, Downstairs captured hearts, minds and Sunday nights viewers decades before Downton Abbey was even a gleam in Julian Fellowes’ eye. They also worked together on the 2010-12 Upstairs, Downstairs, a sequel of sorts to their original creation. Actors Jean Marsh (right) and Nicola Pagett in a scene from Upstairs, Downstairs. “And I might be the queen of Belgium.”Before and after the original Upstairs, Downstairs, Marsh’s career was wide-ranging, although Broadway was little more than a blip on her path. Aside from Upstairs, Downstairs, she was probably best remembered on the small screen for her early appearances on Dr Who.

Jean Marsh, the Emmy-winning actress and co-creator of the iconic British television series Upstairs, Downstairs, has passed away at the age of 90. Marsh herself won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1975. The idea for Upstairs, Downstairs was conceived by Marsh and fellow actress Dame Eileen Atkins while house-sitting in France. Marsh reprised her role as Rose Buck in the BBC revival of Upstairs, Downstairs from 2010 to 2012. Jean Marsh leaves behind a legacy of creativity and excellence that transformed British television and inspired generations of viewers worldwide.

Shane Duffy also featured playing 90 minutes for the Canaries. In neighbouring country Germany, the once thought of solution to Ireland’s midfield problems Ryan Johansson played 90 minutes in SV Wehen Wiesbadens 1-1 draw Saarbrücken. St Mirren came from behind twice to defeat Ross County 3-2 with Idowu and fellow Dub Killian Phillips playing 90 minutes in a big moment for the club. Kasey McAteer started for the first time in 2025 as Leicester City picked up a 2-2 draw with Brighton. Dara O’Shea played 90 minutes with Jack Taylor coming on after 76 minutes.

A Leinster spokesperson told The Irish Times the Leinster CCC will meet on Monday morning to confirm fixture details. FULL-TIME: Cork 0-21 Galway 0-10And the Meath rally continues - a two-pointer from Conor Duke reduces the deficit to six, Offaly 0-15 Meath 0-9. HALF-TIME in Navan: Offaly 0-15 Meath 0-5Scores by Tom Lahiff and Colm Basquel help Dublin extend their lead in Aughrim. Niall Scully finds the back of the Wicklow net as Dublin move 1-4 to 0-5 ahead after 20 minutes. The action in Leinster starts in Aughrim at 2pm when Dessie Farrell’s Dublin face Wicklow, at 2.30 Meath host Offaly in Navan while at 3pm it will be Louth against Laois in Newbridge.

READ MORE“For the first time, we are able to say much more confidently that the shingles vaccine causes a reduction in dementia risk. This latest research is not the first to find a link between shingles vaccine and reduced risk of dementia. “We need more randomised controlled trials evidence to support its definitive benefit regarding lowering dementia risk and the use of a vaccine for dementia risk reduction,” he says. This new study is the cherry on the top of the cake in terms of the reduced dementia risk. Shingrix is the only shingles vaccine now available in Ireland, following the voluntary withdrawal of an earlier live single dose vaccine, Zostavax, a few years ago.

Dear Roe,My husband has been masturbating with one of his male friends. I found out a week ago when his friend was over and I came down to get a glass of water. He said he won’t ever do it again but he’s not committing to no longer seeing this friend. I just keep thinking if it was me and my best friend, and I can’t wrap my head around it. Sexuality is fluid and multifaceted, and your husband’s actions don’t necessarily define his sexual identity.