SubscriberRestaurant review: Too many misses in Spanish-focused dishes at Dublin’s Bang RestaurantIt is relatively early days for Bang, so I’m sure they will tighten things up in the coming months

Shelbourne 2 St Patrick’s Athletic 3Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/SportsfileA double from Ryan Edmondson and a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Max Mata delivered St Patrick’s Athletic victory from this pulsating Dublin derby at Tolka Park. Ryan Edmondson of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park in Dublin. Again Shels’ defending was poor as St Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond flicked on Brown’s corner. St Patrick’s Athletic: Anang; Redmond, Hoare, Turner; Brown, Leavy (Boyce, 90+4), Nugent, Baggley, McClelland (Breslin, 74); Palmer (Keena, 68); Edmondson (Mata, 74).

Scotland put themselves in contention for a first-ever Guinness Six Nations title with a sensational seven-try 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield. But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. Whichever side wins between Ireland and Scotland will move to the top of the Six Nations table and will then hope England can do them a favour against France. As it stood at that point Scotland were heading top of the table, but just as they looked to be coasting towards the ideal result, it all got a bit ragged for Townsend’s men.

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILEEvan Ferguson is out of Ireland’s World Cup play-off after the decision was taken to undergo ankle surgery on Monday, a development which also casts doubt on his future at Roma.

But it was the rampant Scots who produced one of their greatest-ever performances to blow Fabien Galthie’s team away. Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed. Scotland made the perfect start when Graham was fed by Finn Russell and darted through a gap to score on the right in the fifth minute. It was the first time France had found themselves behind on the scoreboard in this year’s championship. Things looked ominous for the hosts when the visitors went ahead with their second try in the space of four minutes as Bielle-Biarrey’s grubber kick sent fellow wing Theo Attissogbe bounding over, with Ramos again adding the extras.

It’s my own holy-grail product, I tell founder Pippa O’Connor Ormond when we sit down to chat in the beautiful office space she has out in Rathcoole. Pippa O'Connor Ormond: Growing up in the public eye, you’re open to scrutiny all the time“Then you have kids, and you feel vulnerable again. Picture Andres PovedaWhen we meet, it is a week out from their newest launch, an exciting time for O’Connor Ormond and her beloved beauty brand. Pippa O'Connor Ormond: “Our heroes are the skincare products. It's all part of it.”Pippa O'Connor Ormond: I've been in business for 10 years now.

Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman and Marli Salmon after the 16-year-olds helped Arsenal reach the FA Cup quarter-finals by edging past gutsy League One outfit Mansfield. The former shone particularly brightly and became the Gunners’ youngest ever FA Cup player at the age of 16 years 66 days as he made his first appearance since November following an ankle issue. “Obviously two 16-year-olds starting in the FA Cup. “But tQuadruple-chasing Arsenal are into the FA Cup quarter-final draw for the first time since Arteta oversaw the first, and so far only, trophy of his reign in 2020. “That game exemplifies the history of the FA Cup, the difficulty of that and the beauty of that.

A Castlerea native has been appointed to the role of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in oncology at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe. As the department’s second advanced nurse practitioner, Sarah practises independently as part of an experienced multidisciplinary nursing team, including a clinical nurse manager, clinical nurse specialists and staff nurses. She began her career as a staff nurse at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, before gaining extensive oncology experience on the oncology ward at University Hospital Galway. She joined Portiuncula University Hospital in 2023 as a candidate advanced nurse practitioner in oncology, having completed postgraduate studies in oncology nursing at University College Cork. Advanced nursing practice plays a vital role in improving patient access, continuity of care and clinical outcomes, and Sarah’s expertise will further strengthen the comprehensive oncology services available at Portiuncula University Hospital.”

Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Gateshead and County DurhamResidents of these North East areas who play the national game have wonView Image Greenfield Terrace in Pelaw, Gateshead (Image: Google Maps)People living in six areas of the North East have won a chunk of money on the Postcode Lottery. Two streets in Gateshead were among the locations where players have won a £1,000 prize. ‌A second Gateshead postcode (NE10 0YH) located in Pelaw and the TS23 4DG postcode in the Billingham area of Stockton became winners on March 4. On March 6, players in the TS17 8DA area of Thornaby, Stockton, won the cash. The People's Postcode Lottery, which raises money for charity through its subscriptions, unveils daily prizes for postcodes across the country.

Controversial entrepreneur Adrian Portelli is preparing to return to Melbourne after spending several months living a glamorous life in Dubai – despite recently claiming the Middle Eastern city felt 'safer' than Australia. The project marks Portelli's latest attempt to expand his ever-growing business empire beyond the promotions platform that made him famous. Through LMCT+, Portelli built a massive following by offering members the chance to win luxury cars, multi-million-dollar homes and other high-end prizes. The timing of his return to Australia also coincides with the upcoming launch of his new television venture. His return to Melbourne is particularly notable given the controversy he sparked while living overseas.

Evan Ferguson will miss the remainder of the season, and so Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia on March 26, after it was decided he will undergo ankle surgery next week. Corriere dello Sport reported that the Irish striker is in Brighton where he had a medical consultation for a persistent ankle problem. It was decided surgery was needed, ending his season, and virtually bringing his time with Roma to an end.

Mercury retrograde in Pisces is also uncommon, with the last one being in March 2019, and the next won't occur until February 2033. ‌However, neither of those periods also contained a Friday the 13, making March 13th 2026, genuinely unique and cosmically 'terrifying'. "This is the most chaotic astrological alignment of 2026," said Joanne Jones, astrologer and founder of Trusted Psychics . "We haven't seen Friday the 13th collide with Mercury retrograde in Pisces since 1981 - that's 45 years ago. And not just any Mercury retrograde: this one is in Pisces, one of the rarest and' most emotionally volatile' placements.

John Kelly, the creator and co-writer of Retirement Plan, at Dublin Airport before flying to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards. Retirement Plan is a simple but beautifully realised animated short film about a man contemplating all the things he will do when he retires. “It’s one thing after another that is falling into place.”An Oscar nomination was “not remotely” on his list of motivations for making Retirement Plan, he says. It’s grown up storytelling that you don’t associate with cartoons.”Twenty years ago he says he would not be flying out to Los Angeles for the Oscars. “There’s an incredible industry and resources here.”A still from Retirement Plan.

Crowds at the event, including representatives from Women’s Aid, Global Women’s Strike, Youth Action and Surviving Economic Abuse, also cheered calls by a number of speakers to end the conflict in Iran. The event started at Writer’s Square before marching along Royal Avenue to City Hall, with people holding aloft banners. Crowds gather in front of Belfast City Hall for an International Women’s Day rally (Rebecca Black/PA)Ms Robinson told those gathered: “We have an administration in the United States which is flooding the atmosphere with lies, not to be believed, but to confuse, to confuse that there is no truth. People attended an International Women’s Day rally in Belfast (Rebecca Black/PA)She condemned the “epidemic of violence against women and girls” in Northern Ireland, Ireland and across the globe, and spending on wars at the same time as cuts on spending in international aid. Iranian human rights activist Azadeh Sobout addressed the rally (Rebecca Black/PA)Ms Sobout called for democracy for her country, describing it as being “under bombardment”.

Ukraine is replacing troops with killer robots on the battlefieldPresident Zelensky’s fleet of un-crewed ground vehicles (UGVs) carry Kalashnikov machine guns, grenade launchers and kamikaze explosive payloadsView 4 Images UGVs make no sound to warn the enemy (Image: Getty Images)Ukraine is replacing troops with killer robots. ‌President Zelensky’s fleet of un-crewed ground vehicles (UGVs) carry Kalashnikov machine guns, grenade launchers and kamikaze explosives payloads. They’re already proving fruitful, with the machines successfully repelling Russian attacks and even managing to take enemy soldiers prisoner. But despite their many benefits, robots still require the help of real troops to operate safely. View 4 Images Seven people died after a Russian airstrike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv (Image: Global Images Ukraine via Getty)Article continues belowThe overnight attacks triggered air alerts across Ukraine - including in Dnipropetrovsk and in Zaporizhzhia.