Hearts could eventually coin in £2million from Keir McMeekin’s imminent move to Manchester City. However, this figure could rise to as high as £2m if the midfielder plays a set number of first-team games at the Etihad. McMeekin was wanted by a string of top English clubs as he weighed up whether to sign his first professional contract at Tynecastle. Daily Mail Sport last week revealed that the Scotland youth cap is on the radar of England and Northern Ireland. Although born and raised in Fife, the midfielder could play for countries other than Scotland due to his grandparents.

March 04, 2026 20:55 UTC

'Waiting to feel motivated before you exercise is a losing game,' says Caroline Idiens, a personal trainer with 25 years of experience. Writing for the Telegraph, Ms Idiens says that spring is the perfect time to reset your fitness habits. Ms Idiens says she does this by attaching an exercise to something she already does, such as having a cup of coffee. 'This reduces the all-or-nothing thinking that makes you more likely to quit,' says Ms Idiens. 'Put your trainers on and take action, however small,' says Ms Idiens.

March 04, 2026 20:50 UTC

Anyway, a third victory, at Adare Manor in Ireland next September, would see him become the first skipper in Ryder Cup history to complete a hat-trick. The opportunity, though, to mastermind such a unique achievement is one Donald simply couldn’t resist, especially as the Ryder Cup marks its 100th anniversary in 2027. Given his successes, his popularity and the general clamour for his reappointment, Donald was always going to have first refusal. What if this doesn't go right and we are the first (European) team to lose at home in 34 years? It became an easy one.”Not everything, of course, is rosy in that European Ryder Cup environment.

March 04, 2026 20:43 UTC

The New England Patriots have told Stefon Diggs that they are releasing him. It was a fruitful year for Diggs in New England, even though it has ended in him being released. Diggs, 32, was in court in February just five days after losing the Super Bowl. His bitter split with rapper Cardi B, who he has a kid with, has also played out in public. The split reportedly came a 'few days' before Diggs' Super Bowl defeat in San Francisco on February 8.

March 04, 2026 20:41 UTC

Pregnant Molly-Mae Hague has accidentally revealed her exact due date as she shared a photo from a recent ultrasound scan. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening, Molly-Mae shared an update on her pregnancy with a slew of recent photos, including showing off her growing baby bump. However the inclusion of the scan has revealed the date Molly-Mae is due to give birth, with fans quick to comment on it. Speaking to her fans in the YouTube update, she said: 'I don't really know how we got here, but I'm pregnant, legitimately the worst kept secret. We were at a spa over the weekend and I was openly saying to people that "I'm pregnant", to the staff.'

March 04, 2026 20:37 UTC





Online booking agency eDreams was involved in a scheme to circumvent ­Ryanair’s new secure flight booking system for bricks-and-mortar travel agencies, the High Court has heard. This undermines Ryanair’s intention of bringing in the secure direct platform to support the bricks-and-mortar agents and their customers in booking flights, she said. Geelong, which had its direct platform application approved in July when the system first operated, had completed just short of 2,000 bookings. Following a customer complaint about an eDreams booking made through Geelong, Geelong’s direct platform access was also suspended on February 25. Ryanair wrote to all the defendants reminding them of the conditions attached to the use of the direct platform.

March 04, 2026 20:37 UTC

‘There were times where I was fairly sure I wouldn't be playing for Ireland again’ – Nick TimoneyBack-row eager to make the most of his return in green after spell in international wildernessNick Timoney on Stuart McCloskey: 'We at Ulster have already known for a number of years that he’s one of the best players in the world.' Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileSinéad Kissane Today at 06:30There were times when Nick Timoney thought his lot was done with Ireland.

March 04, 2026 20:32 UTC

Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision this evening, Wednesday, which occurred on the main Boyle to Frenchpark road. The Roscommon Herald understands that the collision happened a few miles from Boyle near Killaraght cemetery. The accident scene is located on the Boyle side of the cemetery and traffic is currently down to a single lane. It's not known at this stage if anyone was injured in the incident. * The Roscommon Herald will update this story when more details become available.

March 04, 2026 20:24 UTC

‘The biggest shutdown we've seen since Covid’ - airline and travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle East conflictIf the conflict drags on, it could cost the Middle East billions in tourism dollars, analysts sayPassengers from an Emirates passenger plane arriving at Frankfurt Airport from Dubai on March 03. Photo by Andreas Rentz/GettyJoanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Byron Kaye Reuters Today at 10:45Airline and tourism industries scrambled to deal with the fallout from the escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran, while governments rushed to bring stranded travellers home from the Middle East following the cancellation of more than 20,000 flights in recent days.

March 04, 2026 20:16 UTC

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs has gone under the knife yet again, this time for a nose job. 'Now my nose fits my face perfectly and no one can quite put their finger on why!' 'Typically, a more youthful nose will be one that is less droopy with a slight upward axis, giving a more cherubian and younger look to the nose and face,' he explained. 'And sometimes decreasing the overall size of the nose to make it look more contoured and defined helps make the face look younger and more youthful as well.' Josephs is currently rumoured to be returning for the next season of RHONJ after the show was put on pause for retooling in 2024.

March 04, 2026 20:10 UTC

A €2.25m prime development site in Killarney, Co Kerry, with full planning permission for a nursing home and residential units, is expected to draw strong interest from healthcare operators — and developers — amid growing demand for elder care facilities. You could put residential on it, or commercial,” Mr Spillane said — subject to planning permission. The triangular-shaped site, with generally flat topography, is at the intersection of the N22 Killarney to Cork road and the Ballycasheen Rd, just 2km from Killarney town centre. Mr Spillane said the site “enjoys exceptional profile and accessibility at one of the principal gateways into the town”. “It is zoned as an ‘opportunity’ site, offering flexibility to respond to evolving market demands,” Mr Horgan said.

March 04, 2026 20:10 UTC

This year's Tullamore Chamber Business Awards will take place in the Bridge House Hotel on Friday, March 20. Shortlist announced for upcoming Tullamore Chamber Business AwardsTullamore Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the official shortlist for the 2026 Tullamore Chamber Business Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and achievement across the local business community. Tullamore Chamber extended its warmest congratulations to all finalists who have earned their place on this prestigious shortlist. "These awards are a true celebration of the talent, resilience and ambition that exists within our business community," said Caroline Collins Murphy, President of Tullamore Chamber of Commerce. "On behalf of the Chamber, I warmly congratulate every business and individual who has made it to the final shortlist.

March 04, 2026 20:06 UTC

This marks the first Chicago-based program of its kind held in conjunction with Women in Construction Week. Women in Construction Week is observed nationally to highlight the contributions of women across construction fields, and this program brings that focus to the roofing industry within the Chicagoland market. Hosting this inaugural event during Women in Construction Week reflects ongoing efforts within the sector to expand access to training, leadership development, and professional resources for women. “Women in Construction Week is about visibility and impact, and Women Raising the Roofs: Chicago Style creates a platform for both,” said Sarah Sutton‑Shouse, Director of Service Operations at Raincoat Roofing and event presenter. “Women have long contributed to the roofing industry, and this event provides an opportunity to highlight that involvement.”Women Raising the Roofs: Chicago Style is expected to serve as a foundation for continued collaboration and professional development opportunities for women in the roofing field.

March 04, 2026 20:05 UTC

This Working Life: ‘I would love to see more girls go into plumbing and construction’The plumbing apprentice chats to Mary McCarthy about getting her start as a sous chef, being ‘addicted to licences’, and changing perceptions‘I love working on something different every day,’ says Emma CrimminsIn conversation with Mary McCarthy Today at 06:30Last week, I got a call from the first pastry chef I had worked with to say his toilet had broken.

March 04, 2026 20:02 UTC

I didn’t imagine this third time would come,” Donald said on the Ryder Cup website. “This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don’t take for granted. Donald was a playing member of the victorious European team at the 2006 Ryder Cup, held at the K Club in County Kildare. “They will bring such a great energy to the Ryder Cup. Ryder Cup Europe chief executive Guy Kinnings feels there was no better choice than “outstanding” Donald to lead their team once again.

March 04, 2026 19:54 UTC