Men’s Hockey World Cup qualifier: Ireland 4 Wales 0For the first time since 2018 Ireland’s men’s hockey team have qualified for the World Cup, their 4-0 win over Wales in the semi-finals of their qualifier in Chile sealing their place in the tournament, which will be hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands in August. It has been a hugely impressive showing in Santiago by Mark Tumilty’s side, three wins from three in their pool setting up the meeting with Wales. It was another 25 minutes before Ireland got their second, Louis Rowe scoring after a neat one-two with Matthew Nelson. “We came here with one goal and that was to qualify for the World Cup, and we’ve done that. So, that’s achievement number one, now we want to go on and win the tournament.”Ireland play France in Sunday’s final (6.45pm Irish time), while the women’s team will attempt to seal their World Cup place when they play Australia in the semi-finals on Saturday (9pm Irish time).

Arsenal injury update on five players after two fresh blows in FA Cup tieTwo Arsenal players were forced off with suspected injuries in their FA Cup win against Mansfield Town on Saturday, and Mikel Arteta has offered an update on the pairView 2 Images Mikel Arteta's men are in the FA Cup quarter-final after beating Mansfield Town 2-1 (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained why Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard were forced to come off in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup win against Mansfield Town. ‌Speaking after the win over the League One side, Arteta provided an immediate update on their condition: "Both of them, they had little niggles," he said. Watch the FA Cup on TNT Sports This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £30.99 TNT Sports Get TNT Sports here Product Description TNT Sports broadcasts select FA Cup fixtures and fans can tune in on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel. A monthly subscription also includes select Champions League, Europa League and Premier League games.

‌UK citizens currently in the region are asked to register their presence with the Foreign Office, with more than 140,000 people having done so already. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Egypt (Image: FCDO)‌EgyptCurrent travel advice varies widely across Egypt, with areas towards the border with Israel and Palestine under a number of warnings. PakistanThere are a number of areas of Pakistan under special Foreign Office travel advice against all travel, including those towards the border with Afghanistan. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Qatar (Image: FCDO)QatarThe Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Qatar. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Bahrain (Image: FCDO)‌BahrainThe Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain.

British content creator Amira Evans has worked with all kinds of men throughout her career – but one local left her stunned when he revealed his racy secret. 'He was a larger guy and he told me his wife was a really short and petite Asian woman,' Amira says. 'He couldn't wear his wife's underwear and lingerie, so he had his own plus-sized lingerie he used to wear. 'Because he was tall and large, he needed to buy plus–size lingerie. 'I remember him turning his webcam on and doing a haul of all of his plus–size lingerie for me,' she says.

The cog around which everything revolves for Ireland, Jamison Gibson-Park prefers to be anything but the centre of attention. There’s an easy stitch to make there, to say that this was a very visual representation of the consummate team player. He remains maybe the single most important player in the Ireland system as the team turns towards next year’s World Cup. “I feel pretty good in my body man, if I'm honest. “I don't know whether that adds in as well to the factor, but I feel pretty good and I'm looking forward to the next little while.

If the task that lay ahead of them was not difficult enough anyway, Mansfield gift-wrapped a chance for Arsenal inside the first four minutes. Liam Roberts tried to pass the ball out of goal but played it straight to Dowman. Oates was causing all manner of problems for Riccardo Calafiori on Arsenal’s left flank and Mansfield peppered the Arsenal goal with shots. Roberts pushed away a low shot but Martinelli retrieved it and played it back to Noni Madueke. Dowman and Madueke combined beautifully in midfield, Madueke raced away and played the ball wide to Dowman.

Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison. Holly Wells (left) and her best friend, Jessica Chapman who were murdered by Ian Huntley (Handout/PA)Murderer and rapist Anthony Russell, 43, reportedly attacked Huntley. “Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in the workshop on the morning of Thursday February 26. “A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.” Huntley murdered Holly and Jessica after they left a family barbecue to buy sweets in Soham, Cambridgeshire, on August 4 2002. At the time, Huntley lived with Maxine Carr who was a teaching assistant at Holly and Jessica’s primary school.

“We are a very high-performing organisation,” a senior executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) told the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in December. “We punch well above our weight.”The executive was speaking about the organisation’s work in fisheries and environmental protection. The case highlighted concerns about allegations made under protected disclosures being “weaponised” and revealed allegations about the actions of politicians in relation to such claims. The department told the PAC in January an independent report on complaints by a whistleblower had been referred to the Garda Commissioner. O’Donnell is claiming he was unfairly dismissed by IFI and penalised for making protected disclosures.

In the meantime, the vulnerability of the global economy to energy prices will be tested. Imported oil is the single largest energy source in the country for transport, cars and trucks; oil makes up 93 per cent of transport energy. Indeed, disruption to gas rather than oil might hit Europe most dramatically. This week alone, European gas prices surged by 45 per cent because EU gas storage is critically low. Meanwhile, the price of food is in part determined by the price of fertiliser, and modern fertiliser comes from chemicals, underpinned by oil prices.

Any increase in wholesale gas prices will affect electricity bills, according to Daragh Cassidy of bonkers.ie. As a result, any increase in wholesale prices usually takes several weeks, if not months, to feed through into higher household bills. He said a sustained 50 per cent increase in wholesale gas prices might translate into a 20-25 per cent increase in domestic bills, amounting to about €600 a year. The average Irish motorist drives 17,000km a year, so a 10 cent increase would add about €130 to the annual cost of motoring. Prices could continue to climb if the conflict deepens and the impact on global oil prices worsens.

Luckily, the kitchen in this Granary Wharf apartment faces the ‘back’ of the property and not out over the water. The living room’s big double doors and window will let you keep track of it all with your feet up and binoculars — or an easel — to hand. The double doors open out onto a large patio area. “You’re right on the water front here, and there are magnificent harbour views,” says Trevor O’Sullivan of Lisney SIR. Both bedrooms are doubles and the main one also has patio access via double doors.

VICTORIA Road is a fine example of how roads can shape first impressions of a neighbourhood. There’s other building activity imminent on Victoria Road. Development site at Parkhurst, Victoria Road Cork, was sold by Sherry FitzGerald for above the €1.55m asking price in 2025. For those who would prefer one of the original Victoria Road homes, Laurel Bank is on the market for €910,000. From the first floor, a trio of windows overlooks Victoria Road from the main, expansive bedroom.

A Government-chartered flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East has departed Oman and is expected to arrive in Dublin later tonight. The flight, arranged by the department of foreign affairs to assist Irish citizens in the region, left Oman earlier today and will make a scheduled stop in Cairo before continuing on to Ireland.

The Taoiseach and the foreign affairs minister have both condemned the strike on a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon that left several Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured. Micheál Martin called the attack “reckless” and paid tribute to the Irish troops who rushed to assist their Ghanaian colleagues. He confirmed he had been fully briefed and that all Irish personnel serving with UNIFIL are safe and accounted for. Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Lebanon is “extremely worrying”. Ms McEntee said she had raised these concerns with EU and Gulf counterparts and discussed the situation directly with Lebanon’s foreign minister.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Luke Beddows. One snap showed Lauren enjoying a snack in her underwear as her husband Luke placed his hand on her belly. Popular presenter Lauren was flooded with congratulations by fans, including from her celebrity pals. Lauren presents The Official Chart: First Look show and Radio 1‘s Life Hacks for the BBC. Speaking at the time of the announcement, Lauren said: 'I'm absolutely over-the-moon to officially be joining the BBC Radio 1 family.