Iran war could push up cost of YOUR holiday even if you're not visiting Middle EastExperts have warned that travelling to other destinations could soon become more expensiveView 2 Images The Middle East conflict could have knock-on effects for your holiday (Image: Getty)The cost of going on holiday could soon rise if the war in the Middle East continues, travel experts have warned. ‌The BBC reports that the north-west European jet fuel price has risen to $1,500 per tonne, compared to $830 per tonne before the air strikes on Iran. However, whether there is a knock-on effect on your holiday all depend on how long the Middle East conflict goes on for. Andrea Platania from Transfeero also said the cost of rerouting flights from the Middle East is also likely to push up prices. The cost of hotels, hire cars and excursions may also be affected, due to higher demand and the potential for fuel costs to rise.

Ivor Fitzpatrick, media-shy solicitor to Ireland’s elite, leaves €45m estate – but no willRespected late lawyer’s fondness for extravagance saw him put together a syndicate to buy Aristotle Onassis’s yachtIvor Fitzpatrick was an in-demand solicitor for those at the top of society. Photo: David ConachyNiamh Horan Today at 06:30The late Dublin solicitor and property developer Ivor Fitzpatrick left an estate valued at more than €45m.

Police said Britney Spears 'showed signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests' after being pulled over in California. Photograph: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicSinger Britney Spears was seen driving “erratically” before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, US police have said. Officers took the 44-year-old into custody in California on Wednesday evening, according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) spokesperson. Spears, who police said was alone in the car, was later arrested for “driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol” and taken to Ventura County Main Jail, northwest of Los Angeles. A representative for the star said: “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.

A psychotherapist visiting Cork for a weekend happened to observe the activities of a 45-year-old West Cork man with several young boys in a fast-food restaurant in the city, and what he was doing made her feel sick. That key evidence from a sex assault trial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court related to a Saturday afternoon in September 2023. “My attention was brought to a man over to my left with five boys around him. I am a mother and I was struck by the five boys — they were really quiet. He said if someone was going to sexually assault children, it would be extraordinary to do it in a very busy public place where there was CCTV.

An Aussie mum has recalled how her family flew alongside fighter jets after a holiday stopover in Abu Dhabi suddenly became a scramble to escape missile attacks. The family then embarked on an hours-long journey that included switching cars three times to finally make it home safely. Ms Thioulouse said her children have become sensitive to loud noises, with her nine-year-old son asking 'Is that a missile, Mummy?' The family had been flying to the UAE for a flight connection when they received text messages in the air warning of missile threats. The first flight to Australia from Abu Dhabi landed in Sydney on Thursday morning with only about a third of its seats filled, passengers said.

The summit explored the rise of enterprise-grade volunteering, as organizations build integrated and measurable systems to scale employee volunteering globally. “The conversations at GVS26 reflect how far corporate volunteering has evolved,” said Abhishek Humbad. Another highlight of GVS 2026 was the Global Volunteering Awards, which recognized organizations and individuals advancing corporate volunteering worldwide. The awards also, for the first time, recognized Volunteer Champions, nonprofit partners, and hosts for their contributions to shaping the global volunteering ecosystem. The summit also reflected the continued growth of the Corporate Volunteering Collective, Goodera’s global community platform for CSR and social impact practitioners.

“In fact, our students and staff are among the victims of this IBSA and are experiencing significant ongoing trauma as a result,” he said. He also said that, in a meeting with UCD Medical students' class representatives, the “public perception” was that they were “actively engaged in circulating images of IBSA". “This letter, circulating online, contributes to ongoing misinformation and only serves to compound the significant trauma that our medical students are experiencing. UCD students are calling for survivor-centred practices, institutional accountability, and cultural reform. The Medical Council said it has received correspondence from the School of Medicine and that it is engaging with associated parties.

These issues, combined, created an environment that caused high levels of anxiety and dysregulation among the school’s students, resulting in students becoming distressed or “lashing out”. "Carrigaline Community Special School has ongoing engagement with the NCSE and CAMHS-ID, with this engagement intensifying over the past week. "National shortages of qualified teachers continue to present challenges, particularly for special schools that must compete with mainstream primary schools for substitute teachers and SNAs. "Cork ETB is open to any support that will benefit Carrigaline Community Special School. "This builds on close engagement over recent months on a range of measures to support Carrigaline Community Special School.

"There’s been an enormous increase in petrol and diesel prices in the last week,” said Conor Faughnan, independent motoring expert for Carzone. Home heating oilHome heating oil has almost doubled in price in the last week. Price comparison website oilprices.ie shows the average price of 500 litres of home heating oil has jumped significantly since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28. Consumers have also noticed the price at the petrol and diesel pumps increasing significantly. “But if oil prices go up and stay up, with them will go all the other energy prices.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, left, and Ireland assistant coach Jonathan Sexton at the Six Nations match against Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileAndy Farrell was full of praise for vanquished Wales after they put his Ireland side to the pin of their collars at the Aviva Stadium. The home side held out to secure a third Six Nations win of the campaign and keep their faint title hopes alive going into to the final game against Scotland in Dublin next week.

The local barracks is seen as a possible location for the new national Army headquarters which is due to be established next year. Long-awaited Army HQ 'will be in place next year'A fresh timeline issued by the Department of Defence for setting up a national headquarters for the Irish Army has identified December 2027 as the date by which it's due to be in place. The Commission recommended that the Army, Air Corps and Naval service should each have their own service headquarters, and that a post of Army Sergeant Major should be created and located in the Army headquarters. "We need the Army headquarters to be in Athlone," said Cllr Keena. "In the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, a number of years ago, they (recommended) a Midland location for the Army headquarters.

Despite braving sub-zero temperatures, Waterford dad of two John Hayes was feeling the heat as he battled to make history at the World Ice Art Championships in Alaska. The craftsman made history as the first Irish man, among more than 100 participants from around the world, to compete in the World Ice Art Championships, which began in 1989 and are held annually in Alaska. The training paid off, securing him and his team fourth place in the Multi Block Classic at the World Ice Art Championships. John Hayes flying the flag for Ireland at the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. John Hayes (left) with his teammates next to an ice sculpture he made at the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Ireland 27 Wales 17If the record win at Twickenham suggested Ireland had turned a corner, this nervy bonus-point victory over Wales was a reminder that Andy Farrell’s side remain a work in progress. Ireland will require a big favour from Scotland – who they will face back here next Saturday for a Triple Crown showdown – against Grand Slam-chasing France, but they just about kept themselves in the title hunt by eventually seeing off a dogged Wales team, whose wretched losing streak was extended to 15 consecutive Six Nations defeats.

Caelan Doris of Ireland during the Six Nations win over Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileCaelan Doris was pleased to get the win after a hard fought 27-17 victory over Wales in Dublin that kept Ireland’s slim Six Nations hopes alive. Ireland secured the bonus point, but they were pushed all the way by a resilient Wales side and will now hope for an unlikely Scotland win against France in Edinburgh to take the tournament into the final week.

Offaly camogie player Aisling (27) returns after cardiac arrestAn Offaly camogie player is grasping her second chance at life as she continues her recovery from a cardiac arrest suffered at the end of last year. Thankfully, Aisling has made a hugely impressive recovery and returned to camogie training just a month after the medical emergency. "I was immediately placed into an induced coma as the medics were unsure as to what caused the cardiac arrest. At the time of the cardiac arrest Aisling was training for a marathon in Rome and had returned to pre-season camogie training with Offaly. A mere month after suffering her cardiac arrest Aisling was back on the training field with Offaly.