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An intoxicated man who was “staggering in front of traffic” and unable to speak pleaded guilty to public intoxication and possession of drugs. He found Christopher McCarthy, aged 40, of 27 Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork, staggering on the main N71 road in front of oncoming traffic. The court heard that McCarthy was clearly intoxicated, very unsteady on his feet, and unable to form coherent sentences when Garda Grimes spoke to him. The court was told that McCarthy made admissions that the drugs were his and for his own personal use. The judge warned McCarthy that if he did not make the contribution he would be convicted of both offences and fined €600.

As the head of a global organised crime group he is one of the world's most wanted criminals, and has reportedly received anti-surveillance training to conceal his identity. US officials said the cartel smuggled 'deadly narcotics, including cocaine, to Europe', and was involved in money laundering and drug-related crime. The Sunday Times confirmed his identity with sources who either knew him personally or have investigated his activities. While Christy and Daniel did not openly mingle, they appeared to greet each other at the event at Dubai's Coca Cola Arena. Now worth around £1.5billion, the Kinahans are reportedly part of a 'super-cartel' that was at one point thought to control a third of Europe's cocaine trade.

Robert Anthony Guerriere, 76, of Chalk Hill, passed away peacefully in his home, in the loving arms of his family Friday, March 6, 2026. Rob was born September 21, 1949, in Uniontown to the late Anthony Eugune Guerriere and Dorthy Vivian Weppner Guerriere. Rob and his loving wife, Patty transformed his childhood home into the historic Christmas Shop and Downer House Antiques. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony and mother, Vivian; brother, Peter; and sister, Gail. Rob’s legacy of love and dedication to his family will live on eternally, through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Rory McIlroy felt a twinge in his back at Bay Hill and opted to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday. Photo: PA WireRory McIlroy will know in the coming days if the back twinge that forced him to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational will jeopardise his defence of The Players this week or the Masters at Augusta National next month.

Double child killer Ian Huntley told his pen pal he 'had a lot to deal with lately' in a final letter eight days before he was bludgeoned to death with a metal pole by a fellow inmate. The Soham murderer became one of Britain's most infamous criminals after murdering ten-year-old schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. He told the woman that he did not want her 'placed in harm's way' due to her affiliation with him. Triple murderer, Anthony Russell, 43, is suspected of having launched the assault on Huntley, multiple prison sources believe. Justice Moses told Huntley at the trial: 'Ian Kevin Huntley, on August 4, 2002, you enticed two 10-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, into your house.

Photograph: Mahmud Hams/Getty ImagesWhen an Iranian ballistic missile launcher breaks cover to dash towards a firing site, its tiny cabin suddenly becomes one of the world’s most perilous places. Farzin Nadimi, an expert on the Iranian missile programme at the Washington Institute, said: “This is the most dangerous job on earth right now. They are indispensable assets that Tehran must keep if it is to continue firing the ballistic missiles, its most potent weapons. “The entire war effort of the Iranian regime depends on them.”Iranian ballistic missile crews are among the most ideologically committed within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. “Even if the Iranians are committed to making Mad Max missile launchers, it is going to be difficult,” said Lair of the James Martin Center.

The official was unmoved, however, leading Carpenter to mutter 'f*** off' as she ran away, a moment caught on camera by the broadcasters. In a further blow, the Matildas could be without star defender Steph Catley for their Asian Cup quarter-final after a worrying head knock against South Korea. Catley briefly returned to the field but was forced out of the match in the 17th minute. The left back was initially cleared to play on before going off for Courtney Nevin after South Korea's 13th minute opener. Nevin was crestfallen and appeared gun-shy afterwards which allowed South Korea to push ahead when Kang was given space by the left-back to fizz a 57th-minute shot past Arnold.

The establishment of Ireland’s first and only online seafood auction house could lead to “hundreds” of jobs, according to the company behind it. The online auction allows buyers to bid in real time for freshly caught Irish fish. Around 30 Irish fishing vessels — including around 17 inshore boats — are already selling their catch through the auction. “If everything works to plan, this could end up being a complete game-changer for the Irish fishing industry,” said Mr Walsh. “This kind of innovation, and way of thinking, is strengthening the position and reputation of Irish seafood in the global marketplace and setting a powerful example for how we can grow tomorrow.”

Westmeath's Robbie McCarthy during the semi-final of the oneills.com 4-Wall Men's Senior Singles All Ireland Championship at the National Handball Centre. Photo: Stephen MarkenVeteran Robbie McCarthy (38) rolled back the years with a scintillating win over Cork's David Walsh at Croke Park to book his place in yet another oneills.com All-Ireland Senior singles final. McCarthy will now meet familiar foe Diarmaid Nash of Clare in the final, after the 2022 champion defeated Kilkenny's Peter Funchion in a tiebreaker (21-6, 14-21, 11-6). “If I'm going to lose, I'm going to lose shooting. And if I'm going to win, I'm going to win shooting.

Mum died months after her own mum from same devastating illnessJulie Hatton, 51, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease just weeks after her mum died from the same illness, and died seven months later. ‌Julie Hatton, 51, received a Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis mere weeks following her mum's death from the condition, and passed away seven months later as the illness took hold rapidly. ‌Her husband, John Hatton, from St Helens, described how their world was shattered when Julie started displaying alarming symptoms. Speaking to the ECHO, John shared: "When Julie's mum was diagnosed, the words MND came as a massive shock. Julie's mum died in July, and it was only in November when Julie noticed her own symptoms.

Footy fans are being hit extra hard by the cost of living crisis in 2026, with new research showing that the prices of attending and watching games have skyrocketed. Footy tragics are also being slugged extra just for watching matches on TV. The fee for the company's 4K two-user setup has gone from $40.99 to $45.99 per month, in a move that affects a wide variety of sport fans. 'We have worked hard to ensure the monthly subscription for entry-level Kayo remains the same, ensuring our world-leading 50-sports live coverage remains accessible for sport fans,' a company statement read. Rugby union, Premier League and tennis fans also took a hit to the hip-pocket nerve last year.

‌Shane Goldsby, aged 25 at the time, was captured on CCTV footage stamping on Robert Munger's head on June 2, 2020. The 70-year old was serving a 43-year sentence for child rape, child molestation and possession of child pornography. You're talking the same institution, the same unit, the same pod in the same cell as this dude. He said: "So, in my head, I'm not in my head at this point in time. ‌View 3 Images Robert Munger told him about the rape (Image: Kelso Police Department)The statement read: "I'm ashamed of my actions, I was put into a situation that I don't wish on nobody.

Winner of best in show and Gundog group Clumber Spaniel named Bruin with owner and handler Lee Cox on the final day of Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham (Joe Giddens/PA)A Clumber spaniel named Bruin has been crowned best in show at Crufts 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Bruin, handled by Lee Cox, was the winner of the Gundog group earlier in the show. It is the first time a Clumber spaniel has won best in show since 1991. Bruin on the final day of the Crufts Dog Show (Joe Giddens/PA)Mr Cox said: “It’s just amazing, I mean, what can I say? A four-year-old petit basset griffon vendeen named Meghan, from Croatia – who earlier won the Hound group, was named reserve dog.

Oil had been recognised as a strategic commodity ever since World War I. The funnel for the world’s energy supplies is closed. The embargo was lifted but the higher oil prices remained. The oil crisis shook the global energy market. The economic spiral from a disruption to finely tuned oil supplies is clear: the price of oil goes up, costs across the economy go up, causing higher prices inflation, with the potential for lost growth, job losses and unemployment.