A man has been arrested following a sudden death in Co Fermanagh. Police said they are investigating the incident at Corban Avenue, Enniskillen. “A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently in police custody,” they said. “Officers are at the scene conducting a number of enquiries and ask members of the public to avoid the area.”More to follow

Nine out of 10 people believe families should have the right to deliver a eulogy at the funeral Mass of a relative, a survey has found. Photograph: iStockNine out of 10 people believe families should have the right to deliver a eulogy at the funeral Mass of a relative, a survey has found. [ 90% of Irish people believe eulogies at funerals should be allowed, survey indicatesOpens in new window ]Ní Cheallaigh gave the eulogy for her own mother in 2010 when she died suddenly from an aneurysm. “The general advice is to understand the nature of the occasion, remembering it is not a best man’s speech at a wedding or an entertaining speech, or after-dinner speech,” he said. For Shane Bradley, based in Co Dublin, the demand for eulogies at Catholic funerals was “understandable” but was “evidence of the decline of faith”.

President Catherine Connolly said recent events in the Middle East are deliberate assaults on international law. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA WirePresident Catherine Connolly has said recent attacks in the Middle East are “deliberate assaults on international law”. “The violations of international law we are witnessing are shocking and numbing, but we cannot afford inaction,” the President said, adding that the events unfolding in the Middle East “are not political disputes”. “They are deliberate assaults on international law, the international laws that have underpinned global peace for 80 years. We are a neutral state and it is important at moments like this to use our voice and influence in support of international law,” he said.

Five players under consideration at Man Utd after £26m Marcus Rashford updateManchester United are reportedly assessing five potential replacements for Marcus Rashford as Barcelona are strongly tipped to activate their £26m transfer clause in the summerView 2 Images Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Man United in the summer (Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted five potential successors for Marcus Rashford ahead of the forthcoming season. ‌Man Utd news: JJ Gabriel makes big impression again as Luis Enrique verdict arrives READ MORE :However, he will need to accept a significant wage cut due to the club's alleged financial difficulties. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌View 2 Images Manchester United are reportedly keen on Bradley Barcola (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)FOLLOW OUR BARCELONA FB PAGE! Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Following the same blueprint of recruitment puts Manchester bosses on the path to the likes of Adam Wharton or Elliot Anderson. Five players under consideration at Man Utd after £26m Marcus Rashford update READ MORE :Nottingham Forest's Anderson is another Englishman, tipped to go to the World Cup, who has thrived. ‌View 3 Images Man Utd wanted Sandro Tonali before he moved to EnglandThe Spanish giants had scouts present on Saturday night to watch Tonali close up, while Tonali's agent was said to be present for Arsenal's win at Brighton in midweek. It clear he would be leaving Brescia at the time, but by the time Manchester United made a call to try and hijack a transfer, Tonali was already closing in on a move. Tonali, like Anderson and Wharton, would not come cheap.

Nicola Sturgeon, who as first minister led Scotland through Brexit, the covid‑19 pandemic, and multiple constitutional battles, will discuss her career in an address at University College Cork on Monday. She will deliver the annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at University College Cork at 12pm on Monday, March 9, exploring her career in politics and public service, as outlined in her 2025 memoir, Frankly. Ms Sturgeon was the first woman to serve as Scotland’s first minister, and remains the longest‑serving holder of the office. She was a key leader in Scottish and UK politics during a period shaped by Brexit, covid-19, and five different UK prime ministers. The lecture will take place in the Aula Maxima in UCC on March 9.

Twenty-one-year-old Trisha Kanyamarala became the first Irish woman to be awarded the title of woman grandmaster (WGM) in chess, following her high standard of play at the London Chess Classic recently. The achievement marked the pinnacle of a six-year journey for Kanyamarala, who previously became Ireland’s first woman international master in 2020, aged just 14. Trisha Kanyamarala, the first Irish woman ever to become a Woman Grandmaster in chess. She speaks appreciatively about the fact that chess has allowed her to travel the world, “from Mexico to Japan”. In September, she’ll travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as part of a team representing Ireland at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.

Now, the Daily Mail can reveal, the cancellation of David Walliams is complete - as he is understood to no longer represent the handful of remaining charities where he had been a celebrity patron or ambassador. Walliams was also axed as an ambassador for a leading youngsters’ charity, The Children’s Trust, in December. Dropping Walliams brought to an end an extraordinary run of literary success encompassing some 43 titles and 60 million sales. The remarks were made during a recorded audition for the talent show when Walliams was apparently unaware that mics were on. Britain’s Got Talent production company Fremantle later apologised and settled with Walliams over the leaks.

There is an increased risk of death for dementia patients taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications, a new study from Queen’s University Belfast has suggested. As dementia is associated with age and the proportion of older people aged 65 years and over increases, the prevalence of dementia is also projected to increase. “People living with dementia often have other medical conditions which means that they are prescribed multiple medications. There was evidence of a slight increased risk of death in people with dementia-prescribed antidepressants and a strong increased risk in those prescribed anti-anxiety medications. Heather Barry, principal investigator on the study, said the findings “extend our knowledge and highlight the importance of judicious prescribing for people with dementia.

KARE service users and staff with members of Team905 Cycling Club. KARE will be the beneficiary organisation of the Pat Jones Memorial Cycle for the third year in a rowKARE to benefit from Pat Jones Memorial Cycle fundraisingPreparations for the 2026 running of the Pat Jones Memorial Cycle are well underway. Event organiser Brendan McAuliffe said: "We usually support an organisation for two years at a time. But, last year, the event suffered from poor weather in the week before the event and on the day, so KARE did not benefit as much as we would have liked. For any additional information about the event, contact Brendan McAuliffe at 086 - 851 10 58.

Soham killer Ian Huntley’s daughter said she felt “relieved” when she was told his life support was turned off and thinks his ashes should be flushed down the toilet. The 52-year-old died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of HMP Frankland, Durham, on February 26. Murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, reportedly attacked Huntley. A funeral is pointless for a man like him.”She was told by her mother that his life support had been turned off. “Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday, February 26.

Four from play against Cork brings his total in this department to 0-14 for the League to date. Kiely praised a centre-forward who was patient and persevered and is now pouncing on the opportunity afforded to him. Again, just trying to build from week to week. Peter Casey, absent here, will return to training next week, as should the also missing Dan Morrissey and Matthew Fitzgerald. Pic: ©INPHO/James LawlorThe end of Cork's winning League start has done nothing to lengthen Cork's road to another League final appearance.

Maxx Crosby got his wish on Friday night in leaving the Las Vegas Raiders and it seems that in some ways, Tom Brady got his too. Brady, a minority owner at the Raiders, is overseeing the team's second offseason rebuild in as many years. And it appears that once he accepted that the defensive end Crosby was leaving, he was determined not to trade him to the New England Patriots, led by his former teammate Mike Vrabel. According to ESPN, an insider involved in Crosby's move to the Ravens said: 'No way Tom was sending Maxx to Vrabel.' Many expect the Raiders to take Fernando Mendoza with the first pick and make him the team's quarterback of the future.

Louise Kennedy celebrated her 50th parkrunCelebrating strong women at Mountlucas ParkrunThis week marked the celebration of Women in Sport Week and International Women's Day. Both of these were highlighted and celebrated at Mountlucas parkrun at the weekend. Mountlucas parkrun takes place at Bord na Móna Mountlucas windfarm every Saturday morning at 9.30am sharp. There's something for everyone at Mountlucas parkrun whether you want to walk, run, volunteer or just meet new people. Whether you’re walking your first 5 km or picking up your 50th, Mountlucas parkrun offers something for everyone.

President Connolly demands response to 'catastrophic consequences' of violation of UN CharterPresident Catherine Connolly has stated the catastrophic consequences of violating the UN Charter cannot be ignored. In a statement issued on International Women's Day, she outlined: "The violations of international law we are witnessing are shocking and numbing, but we cannot afford inaction. "They are deliberate assaults on international law, the international laws that have underpinned global peace for eighty years. Ireland affirms its devotion to the ideal of peace and friendly co-operation amongst nations founded on international justice and morality. Ireland affirms its adherence to the principle of the pacific settlement of international disputes by international arbitration or judicial determination.