Cork's Douglas Court Shopping Centre played host to the country's first pop-up mystery package shop. Described as a real-life treasure hunt, packages are sold by weight, and shoppers have 10 minutes to select all the packages they want, but they are not allowed to open them before purchasing. The total price will be determined after the weighing, and the surprises can be unboxed.

The Taoiseach has said opposing a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine would amount to backing the country’s surrender to Russian aggression. It comes after Sinn Féin opposed the EU loan to Ukraine, which includes €60 billion in military funding. At the weekend, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said two Sinn Féin MEPs voted against it because “we also know that spending tens of billions more of taxpayers’ money on more and more weaponry is not the way to resolve this conflict”. I think that the happiest person in the world, if the Sinn Féin policy was to be adopted, would be President Putin. “Sinn Féin supports sustained humanitarian, financial and political assistance to Ukraine, including support for reconstruction and the protection of vital public infrastructure and services.”

Florian Wirtz's agent has revealed that he attempted to secure his client a move to Real Madrid last summer, before Liverpool signed him in a staggering £116million deal. Had circumstances been marginally different however, the 22-year-old might have been pulling on the colours of Real Madrid amid a reunion with his former Leverkusen head coach, then-manager Xabi Alonso, as his agent Volker Struth explained in a new interview. 'During the period when a move to Liverpool or Bayern was being discussed, I called Xabi Alonso and told him: "You have to take the lad from Leverkusen with you to Real,"', Struth told Bild. 'Xabi replied: "You don’t have to tell me that, you have to tell Florentino Perez (Real Madrid's president)." But amid a bustling transfer window that saw them reel in Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono, Alvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid ultimately decided to pass on another high-profile recruit.

Arsenal LOSE money despite announcing record revenue as financial results releasedArsenal's financial results for 2024/25 are in, and the Gunners have posted a staggering loss despite breaking a club record in terms of revenue after thriving in the Premier League and Champions LeagueView Image Arsenal posted a loss of £1.4million for 2024/25 (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal posted an overall loss of £1.4million in 2024/25 despite a record revenue of £691m. ‌It's also a marked improvement on the £52.1m loss that Arsenal Holdings Limited posted from May 31, 2023. As a result, the club has benefited from an increase in broadcast revenue, as well as prize money from progressing through Europe's premiere competition. ‌"The investment in our teams, supported by revenue growth, resulted in strong campaigns for both our men’s and women’s teams last season. ‌"We continue to build something special on the back of these improved financial results.

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Premier League teams had to submit their accounts for 2024/25 by December 31. Likewise, Manchester United had room to work with deals immediately following the Premier League season. That means that last season’s spending on players was more than £340million despite their struggles in the Premier League. ‌View 2 Images Matheus Cunha siigned for Manchester United last summer (Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌While Aston Villa appear to be set to comply with Premier League rules, they could be hit by a fine from UEFA.

The ATR crew requested permission to return to the stand due to technical problems before it finally took off without further incident just over an hour later. The report noted that the 35-year-old captain of the Ryanair flight had operated the Cork-Seville route for six years without previous incident. The CIAIAC concluded that the incident resulted from the RAM Express crew’s failure to adhere to taxi procedures. The CIAIAC said switching on the taxiway lights would likely have helped the RAM Express crew differentiate between the taxiway and runway. The report added that the controller was likely more focused on clearing the Ryanair flight than on correcting the ATR pilots’ incomplete readback.

That's why the Daily Mail asked six diet experts to share their go-to breakfasts - and there's plenty of inspiration for all tastes. He tells the Daily Mail that he sees breakfast as a 'no-brainer opportunity to get in both protein and fibre'. 'My go-to breakfast is Greek-style yoghurt with mixed nuts and seeds, berries and a spoon of peanut butter,' he says. 'Seeds are what I call my “little nutrient boosters” and they add fibre along with key minerals such as magnesium, which many people don’t get enough of. She's equally enthusiastic about pulses, which are filling, a good source of protein, fibre and minerals.

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a powerful message of support to Lindsey Vonn as the American skiing star opened up on the severity of her horror crash after finally being discharged from hospital. But Ronaldo was among those to offer words of support underneath the post, with the Al-Nassr superstar uniquely poised to understand Vonn's still-competitive mindset. 'Champions are defined by the moments they win, and the moments they refuse to give up,' Ronaldo wrote. Vonn took the time to reply to his thoughtful message, writing: 'Coming from you, this means so much (prayer hands emoji).' 'Someone I care about said I am a “master at the psychological game of life…”'I don’t know if that’s true….

How revamped Gateshead Old Town Hall could look after huge boost for restorationBreathing fresh life into Gateshead's derelict former town hall is viewed as critical to the regeneration of the wider town centreView Image Plans for a restoration of Gateshead Old Town Hall, in Gateshead town centre. A huge restoration of Gateshead’s derelict former town hall moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday. A planning application for the Old Town Hall is due to be submitted in the third quarter of 2026, with hopes that construction can begin by the end of next year and complete in 2029. It described how the town hall and surrounding surface level car parks would be “reimagined into a bustling neighbourhood of homes, cafés, bars, restaurants, and lush green spaces”. ‌Redeveloping the Old Town Hall is seen as a key element of the wider regeneration of Gateshead town centre.

Man dies in hospital after B4040 lorry crashA woman also suffered injuries in the crashView Image Ambulance generic (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)A man has died after suffering serious injuries in a lorry crash earlier this week. ‌Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between a Toyota Yaris and an HGV along the B4040, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire on Monday afternoon. ‌The passenger in the Yaris, a 61-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and has died in hospital. "We can report that a passenger in the Yaris, a 61-year-old man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries has sadly died in hospital. Article continues below"The driver of the Yaris, a 60-year-old woman, also sustained injuries which are not thought to be serious.

Climate change could determine the sex of your child, a new study has revealed. In sub–Saharan Africa, the decline in male births was linked to prenatal mortality driven by maternal heat stress. In their new study, the team set out to understand how climate change will impact the global sex ratio. In sub–Saharan Africa, the decline in male births was linked to prenatal mortality driven by maternal heat stress. Overall, the findings suggest that global warming could have an impact on the global sex ratio.

Metal detectorists find 2,000-year-old treasure in fieldThe find - the first of its kind in west Wales - is incredibly rare and has been described as one of 'historical significance'View Image Two lead ingots found by metal detectorists in Ceredigion dating back almost 2,000 years have been declared treasure (Image: Amgueddfa Cymru)Rare Roman treasure dating back almost 2,000 years has been found in a field in west Wales. Two lead ingots were discovered by two metal detectorists in the Llangynfelyn area, north of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion. The treasure is the first of its kind to be found in west Wales, with Amgueddfa Cymru, Wales museums body, describing the ingots as having “historical significance”. ‌Landowner Mr Jenkins said: “We were astonished when two local detectorists brought this discovery to our attention. Roman ingots are exceptionally rare and represent a tangible link to Wales’ Roman industrial past.

Irish golfing legend Pádraig Harrington has praised the “courageous” West Cork teenager who suffered life changing injuries in a farming accident last year, as he urged people to give support to her and her family. Féile O’Sullivan lost both legs and suffered other serious injuries in the accident involving a tractor in Allihies last July. Féile spent weeks in the intensive care unit in CHI at Crumlin Hospital before moving to a general ward. “She’s able to do loads of other bits now, even to move herself around if she’s uncomfortable.”In a post on social media on Tuesday, Mr Harington shared a photo of himself with Féile. A school jersey day, Friday March 20th, where kids wear their favourite jersey to school and donate 1 or 2 euro.

Iarnród Éireann opens apprenticeship programme for 2026Iarnród Éireann has announced the launch of its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, offering young people the opportunity to begin a career at the centre of Ireland’s national rail network. The programme will recruit apprentices across four trades: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Fitter, Electrician, and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Engineering Technician. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while earning and learning within one of the country’s most important public transport services. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before Tuesday, September 1. Applications close on Sunday, 15 March, with placements commencing in September 2026.