The driver of the car, the man in his 80s, was transported by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where he was later pronounced dead. Photograph: Alan BetsonA man in his late 80s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Ardee, Co Louth. The driver of the car, the man in his 80s, was transported by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where he was later pronounced dead. “Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene and local traffic diversions are in place.”Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper opened up on an agonising health battle as he begged for help from fans and told them he's never been in more pain 'in his life'. Speaking while sat in his tractor, the Prime Video star revealed: 'I’ve never been in so much pain in my life. It comes after Jeremy shared yet another worrying update from his Diddly Squat farm after filming was halted on Prime Video hit Clarkson's Farm. The former Top Gear star hit out that the follower should question their 'grasp on reality' during a heated exchange on X, formerly known as Twitter. To which Jeremy hit back: 'Oh dear.

Cars set alight in Co Armagh arson attackBy Claudia Savage, Press AssociationA number of cars were set alight during an arson attack in Co Armagh. Just after 4am on Friday, police were alerted to the incident on the Killyleagh Road. It was reported that several cars were on fire at a business in the area. Police and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and the fires were extinguished. The PSNI are treating the incident as arson and inquiries are ongoing.

The register is not an accurate barometer of unemployment as people with part-time work can be entitled to benefits. Two hundred people came off the live register in February to bring the total number down to 170,700, data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows. The unadjusted live register total stood at 169,507 people for February, of which 56.6 per cent were men and 71.1 per cent were Irish. The 25-34-year-old age group made up the largest number of those on the live register in February at 40,351 people, or 23.8 per cent of the total. How the conflict in the Middle East is already affecting Irish consumers Listen | 36:47There were 116,328 people on the live register for less than one year, which was 7,682 more people (up 7.1 per cent) than in February 2025.

Now, scientists have revealed what you really need in your emergency kit if you're prepping for WWIII. On the government website, a 'household emergency plan' reveals a list of 'emergency supplies' such as bottled water, wet wipes and non–perishable food. So, if you're thinking of getting your emergency kit ready, here's what scientists say you'll really need. In addition, your emergency kit should include a first aid kit, wet wipes and hand sanitiser, bottled water, non–perishable food that does not require cooking, and a tin opener. In addition, Professor Handfield suggests including an N95 face mask in your emergency kit, in the case of a fire.

Julio Pleguezuelo set Plymouth Argyle pre-season goal by Tom CleverleyThe Spanish defender has had an injury-hit 2025/26 campaign with the Pilgrims - and may not play again this seasonView Image Julio Pleguezuelo of Plymouth Argyle during the EFL League One match between Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle at The Aesseal New York Stadium Stadium on 28 February 2026 in Rotherham, England (Photo by Steve Taylor/PPAUK)Tom Cleverley believes it is important Plymouth Argyle defender Julio Pleguezuelo is fit for a full pre-season after his injury-hit 2025/26 campaign. ‌Read More: Alex Mitchell open to idea of Argyle summer switchRead More: Tom Cleverley on Argyle time off, injuries and Doncaster testPleguezuelo then started the League One game at Rotherham United last Saturday but had to be substituted at half-time because of a calf issue. ‌Cleverley has not ruled out Pleguezuelo playing again for Argyle this term, but believes the main focus should be on making sure he is ready for pre-season. "By reset I mean they are saying four weeks to Pleggy, then I would say do a mini pre-season with him. Article continues belowYou can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE

THE first of six races begins at 1pm on SundayBelclare Point-to-Point set to thrill racegoersTHE North Galway Hunt Annual Point-to-Point will take place on Sunday in Belclare and once again promises to be one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar. Belclare has earned a strong national reputation, particularly through its' four-year-old maiden, which has produced an exceptional roll of honour over the years. Among its graduates are three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, The Thinker, Topofthegame and Grand National winner Minella Times who famously carried Rachael Blackmore to victory in 2021. Now highly regarded under rules, he is another example of the quality of horses that emerge from the Belclare track. The Belclare Point-to-Point is always a fantastic social as well as sporting occasion, attracting families, racing enthusiasts and members of the wider community.

Spurs are now closer than ever to falling into the relegation zone after a nightmare set of results in midweek. ‌After both West Ham and Nottingham Forest picked up points, Thursday's clash with Crystal Palace became a must-win game - or must not lose. ‌With only nine games remaining for most teams, all eyes are on who plays who before the season ends on May 24. Mirror Football takes a look at the six clubs currently involved in the relegation scrap and predicts who'll go down. ‌View 2 Images Tottenham's predicament worsened on Thursday (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)GW35: Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham, Brentford 2-2 West Ham, Chelsea 4-0 Nottingham Forest, Leeds 2-1 Burnley, Wolves 2-0 Sunderland.

Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard has completed his move to Brazil, joining Corinthians. The midfielder left FC Seoul in Korea at the end of last year when his contract expired, having made 67 appearances, scoring 19 goals. Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has completed his move to Brazilian side Corinthians on a deal until DecemberThe former Manchester United man rejected interest from the Premier League to move to Brazil'The players welcomed me with open arms, the coach, the director, it was great to meet them. Lingard, who made over 230 appearances for Manchester United and amassed 32 caps for England prior to 2022, finished his last season with Seoul having scored 13 goals in 41 appearances. His time in his homeland came to an end in 2023 when he left Nottingham Forest after a year with the club.

Oliver Callan: Donald Trump’s policy is peace through war, but reliant Ireland won’t sacrifice a single tub of exported butterFrom Emmanuel Macron’s ‘small man syndrome’ to ‘say nothing’ Austria and Belgium, reaction to Middle East drama is all over the placeUnlike Simon Harris and the Irish Government, Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has shown courage in standing up to Donald Trump. Photo: PAOliver Callan Today at 06:30Donald Trump once promised no more wars because he’s a man of peace. Then he followed up with: “Actually, what I meant there was peace through strength” and he bombed a few places.

The remains of a much-loved grandad who went missing 13 years ago have been found. Kevin Judge, a former miner, disappeared from the Lupset area of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in April 2013 aged 68. Mr Judge's remains were found in January in a wooded area off Kiln Lane between Clayton West and Emley, near Huddersfield, his family confirmed. Image: Family Handout) Family Handout)Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police have now identified the human remains found in land in Emley, Huddersfield, in January.

Thursday night saw them lose at home to Crystal Palace and the hierarchy are now having to consider their options. ‌The Telegraph reports that the club’s directors face serious questions from members of the exclusive Tunnel Club. Some in the private members’ section directed their displeasure up one tier at the likes of chief executive Vinai Venkatesham. Tudor's future as Tottenham boss rests with Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange – who would make any feeling known to the Lewis family representative Nick Beucher in Florida. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

Man Utd outdo Arsenal with season ticket price increase as Ineos 'ignore calls'Manchester United and Newcastle have announced joint-highest season ticket price increases for next season, surpassing ArsenalView 2 Images Man Utd are set to surpass Arsenal with the joint-highest percentage increase on season ticket prices (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Manchester United are poised to outdo Arsenal with the joint-highest percentage increase on season ticket prices. So far, only seven of the 20 Premier League clubs have confirmed their price ranges for next season, with United and Newcastle leading the pack. ‌The Red Devils' cheapest adult season ticket will be £646, whilst the most expensive will be £1,177 - a 5 per cent hike in some areas. ‌Newcastle's increase sees the lowest price rise to £801, with their highest up to £987. A spokesperson said: "It is disappointing that the club has ignored our call, as part of the FSA's league-wide campaign, for a ticket price freeze.

A hardline Russian politician has said war between his country and Europe is "very likely". "For the first time since World War II, they have a base in the Baltics - something they hadn't had before." He added that it is not that Europe desires war, but rather that it is "not afraid" of it. "And that's the danger: they're not afraid to attack Russia and openly say they're preparing for war," he said. However, the true figure is likely to be much higher, with the BBC estimating that as many as 200,000 Ukrainians have been killed.

Brendon McCullum will stay on as England's all-format coach – but that could change if the mistakes that led to a 4–1 hammering in the Ashes are repeated during this season's six Tests against New Zealand and Pakistan. The ECB hierarchy have said all along that they do not want to repeat the age-old error of multiple sackings after every defeat Down Under. Instead, they intend to give McCullum – whose contract runs until the end of the one-day World Cup in southern Africa in late 2027 – a third and final chance to win back the Ashes next summer. A midnight curfew was imposed for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, where England won five games out of six, and there was further progress at the World Cup, where they won six out of seven before losing out to India in a slugfest. Otherwise, the same faces will attempt to get England's Test fortunes back on track – not only after the Ashes, but also following their disappointing 2–2 home draw against India.