Ireland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe, with 51% of adults praying at least once a week, a new study has found. Some 35% of Irish adults and 25% of young adults aged 16-29 attend religious services at least monthly. One third (34%) of Catholic adults in Ireland pray daily, second only to Portuguese Catholics (37%) among western European countries. However, 42% of young adults aged 16-29 and 32% of all adults aged 16 and over said they do not belong to a particular religion. Northern Ireland is the most religious region of the United Kingdom and the most religious part of the island of Ireland, the study found.

First-time buyers availing of Government grants now represent around 50 per cent of Cairn Homes’s customer base, chief executive Michael Stanley said on Wednesday. He also said it was too early to judge how much of price shock the current Middle East conflict represents for the company. Profit after tax increased 16 per cent from €114.6 million to €132.7 million, equating to basic earnings per share of 21.3 cent, up from 17.9 cent. Cairn said it was upgrading its guidance for 2026 with revenue of about €1.05-€1.08 billion from €1.02-€1.05 billion previously. The board recommended a final dividend of 5.9 cent per ordinary share, which, combined with the interim dividend of 4.1 cent per ordinary share, results in a total dividend of 10 cent per ordinary share for the year.

As Iran’s retaliatory attacks target energy shipments in the region, the conflict has recalled memories of the 1980s “tanker war”. With Iran and Iraq at war, both countries’ forces scattered mines across the Strait of Hormuz and in the Gulf. At least six tankers have been hit in the Gulf since the war began, forcing marine traffic through the strait to a virtual halt. The US has also sunk 17 Iranian ships. The inverse is true – if nobody can sell oil, then Iran can’t either,” said Miller.

Katie said she's also done her due diligence by speaking to his father and his Russian ex-wife Cezara, and declares Lee 'ticks every box'. She acknowledged their feelings, saying: 'Of course my family are going to worry, I wouldn't expect anything different. 'As long as she's happy that's all I care about,' he added, as Princess chimed in: 'If she's happy, we're happy.' Since they wed, Katie has returned home alone twice - despite Lee insisting he would join her both times. 'The UAE airspace may open or close at short notice, impacting flights at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports.

Luke Donald named European Ryder Cup captain for Adare Manor in 2027By Jim van Wijk, Press AssociationLuke Donald has been named as the European captain once again for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. The former world number one led Europe to victory in Rome in 2023 and then at Bethpage Black in New York last year. Donald, 48, could now become the first captain to win the competition three times in a row should the European team retain the title back on home soil. “The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family. I didn’t imagine this third time would come,” Donald said on the Ryder Cup website.

'I'm Donald Trump's niece and know real reason he's attacked Iran'As questions linger over the motive behind the US and Israel's offensive, Mary Trump has claimed that there's "one reason alone" behind Trump's decision, and it's not regime changeView 3 Images Donald Trump's niece alleges there's "one reason alone" behind Trump's decision (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Donald Trump's niece has claimed that her uncle's decision to attack Iran is based on "one reason" alone—and it has nothing to do with helping the Iranian people. In her scathing assessment of her uncle, Mary claimed there "never has been a plan" and that Trump "wreaks havoc" and then "expects other people" to pick up the "rubble of his destruction". Donald Trump has taken us to war at the behest of Saudi Arabia and Israel. But that wouldn't have been enough of a reason if doing so didn't also coincide with his own self-interest." In an address on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran's "menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas and our allies throughout the world."

Fitness wearable device firm Whoop plans to grow its Limerick office as part of its global expansion plans. The Boston company said it would add more than 600 new roles across software, research and design, hardware, product, and marketing as the company continues to scale globally. The majority of new roles will be based in Boston, but Ireland operations are also set to expand further, with plans to grow the Limerick office. Whoop opened its Ireland presence in Limerick's Gardens International Office in September 2024. Health monitoring is becoming one of the most important platforms in the world, and Whoop intends to own the category.”

Keir Starmer has hit back at an MP grilling him on the UK-US special relationship after Donald Trump's latest outburst. But the PM hit back, saying: "American planes are operating out of British bases. That is the special relationship in action. That is the special relationship in action. That is the special relationship in action.

The White House has helped MAGA influencers escape the Middle East on a private jet while more than a million ordinary Americans are still trapped with no way out. 'I’m grateful for all of the people who played a role in getting us out of the active war zone and to safety. White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair and Representative Anna Paulina Luna helped secure a safe route for the group, Bruesewitz said on X. The Daily Mail has reached out to the White House, Luna, and Bruesewitz for comment. 'The regime’s proxies have continued to launch countless attacks against American forces stationed in the Middle East in recent years as well as US Naval and commercial vessels in international shipping lanes,' the President said.

Donald Trump has said he does not care if Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup. US President Trump told Politico: “I really don’t care. The ATP subsequently decided to cancel the tournament and a second due to be held at the same venue next week. An ATP spokesman said: “Following ongoing security concerns in the region, the ATP Challenger Tour events scheduled in Fujairah this week and next week (Fujairah 2) have been cancelled. “The safety and wellbeing of our players and tournament personnel is our highest priority.

Pink-ball Tests will not form part of future Ashes series following talks between England and Australia. Under the guidelines for international cricket’s future tours programme and World Test Championship, both countries have to agree to day-night fixtures if they are to be incorporated into playing schedules. Daily Mail Sport understands the England and Wales Cricket Board are firmly against the idea, believing a series as prestigious as the Ashes does not need them. However, record attendances for Australia’s 4-1 win over Ben Stokes’ team this winter suggest no gimmicks are required to ramp up interest where England are concerned. England have played four day-night Tests across the last three Ashes tours, but next year’s one-off 150th anniversary match at the MCG between March 11 and 15 is set to be the last.

Five jobs that could avoid UK conscription if World War 3 broke outAs fears of a third world war escalate amid global conflicts, some Brits are wondering what would happen if conscription returned to the UK. ‌The escalating conflicts worldwide have prompted Britons to question the probability of World War Three - and what such a scenario might entail. During the Second World War, key workers who were exempted from conscription included:bakersfarmersdoctorsnursesengineers‌Naturally, it remains unclear what contemporary conscription might look like today. In 1939, men aged between 20 and 22 were initially called up for conscription, up to six months before the war actually commenced. Individuals who declined to undertake military service, carry weapons, or take part in the war were termed 'conscientious objectors'.

Parliament has been plunged into a fresh security crisis after the partner of a Labour MP was arrested along with two other men on suspicion of spying for China. Some reports have claimed one of the other arrested men is the partner of a former Labour MP. Speaking in the Commons after the arrests, Security Minister Dan Jarvis confirmed they related to 'foreign interference targeting UK democracy'. 'There are rumours online that the arrests of individuals for spying include the partner of a Labour MP. 'I don't make any suggestion that that Labour MP has done anything wrong, and it could have been any of us potentially.

ABC global affairs editor Laura Tingle is stranded in Dubai after airspace across much of the Middle East was shut down amid Iran's retaliatory attacks following US and Israeli missile strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader. Tingle said she hoped to provide Australians with information about what was going on in the region while she is stuck there. 'For the tens of thousands of Australians trapped in the UAE cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, that sounds pretty scary. ABC star Laura Tingle is stranded in Dubai after airspace across the Middle East was shut downFootage has been shared across social media of Iranian missiles hitting iconic Dubai landmarksAround 115,000 Australians are believed to be stuck across the Middle East, with the escalating crisis causing major disruptions to international air travel. The Iranian Red Crescent Society on Monday said that attacks on 131 Iranian cities have killed at least 555 people so far in the Islamic Republic.

Photograph: AFP via Getty ImagesDespite the undoubted military successes chalked up in the first few days of the war in Iran, Israel and the US are not entirely on the same page when it comes to the war’s aims, and this could cause difficulties down the line. Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reiterated that the military campaign will create the conditions for regime change in Iran. “You’re not going to have an endless war because ... this terror regime in Iran is at its weakest point,” he said. “This is going to be a quick and decisive action.”While there is a wide consensus in Israel – including among Netanyahu’s opponents – on the need for regime change, Washington is sending out mixed messages. US president Donald Trump sometimes mentions regime change and sometimes doesn’t.