‘I literally run up the stairs for a call while my son turns on the TV’ – Irish dads on the challenges of working from home and parentingJust how do fathers manage to balance the competing demands of work life and caring for their little ones? Dan Billingham finds outTech worker Debanjan Dutta jokes he has 'been through it all' when it comes to working from home with his seven-year-old son. Photo: Gerry MooneyDan Billingham Today at 06:30Manchester City striker Erling Haaland gave a clear explanation when asked after scoring the winning goal against Brentford in October last year as to why he was in such good form at the time.

Rain will turn heavy at times and there will be strong winds later this week. Photo: CollinsIreland is set for intermittent heavy showers for 48 hours from tomorrow, with a risk of spot-flooding on secondary roads. Rain will turn heavy at times and there will be strong winds later this week. “Wednesday night will see showers gradually die out later in the night, but it will remain rather overcast. South-westerly winds will strengthen ahead of a band of heavy rain.”

Top Tory 'shocked' as FOURTH Stoke-on-Trent Conservative councillor joins Reform UKCarl Edwards is the latest to jump shipView Image Councillor Carl Edwards at Tunstall Park (Image: Steve Bould)Another Conservative councillor in Stoke-on-Trent has defected to Reform UK. Carl Edwards, who represents Baddeley, Milton and Norton, has become Reform's fifth elected member on Stoke-on-Trent City Council. ‌All but one of the five Reform city councillors was elected as a Tory, and the Reform group is led by former Conservative group leader Dan Jellyman. ‌"Today I am proud to be joining Reform UK as I believe it is the only party serious about fixing the problems facing our country. A Reform UK spokesperson said: "We are delighted to welcome Carl to Reform UK.

If no tutor is available, parents need to start preparing to take an action to the High Court. When you speak to parents navigating these systems, the exhaustion is immediately apparent. Children with additional needs deserve to attend school and experience a social world of their own. This month, the Before We Die campaign has been steering harrowing conversations about the circumstances facing families of adults with additional needs. While the SNA U-turn is welcome, it’s just the tip of the iceberg of uncertainty hanging over families navigating additional needs supports.

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco is a preventative cardiologist and founder of The National Heart Clinic on London’s Harley Street. Dr Lo Monaco said: “Heart disease is often preventable but too many people only start caring about it when something goes wrong. ‌Dr Lo Monaco said: “I tell patients that red meat should be occasional, not daily, and that the quality of the meat matters. Dr Lo Monaco said: “Preparing healthy meals does take time and for people with busy lives this can be hard. Great protein sources include Omega 3-rich fish especially salmon and sardines, and poultry over red meat.

Lynch produced ‘the performance of his life’, to become the first Irish skier to qualify for a Winter Olympics final, before going on to finish eighth, and 23-year-old told the Irish Independent that the moment is yet to sink in. “It’s an amazing moment for me and everyone, I think it’s pretty cool to see all the hard work paid off. The courage paid off resulting in a personal best score of 75.75, qualifying him for the final in 11th place. Ireland's Ben Lynch reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy. Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson“It’s a double flip in the half-pipe, but the unnatural direction, so not the comfortable way of spinning,” Lynch explained.

Not many elite athletes enjoy the kind of weather we’ve been having, well, all year long. But for Bori Akinola, the reigning national 60m and 100m champion, the work still has to get done. Last Saturday I think was the first training session in UCD (this year) when it’s been dry. I really don’t like being away from home.”Luckily for Akinola, his races at this time of year are all indoors. Staying healthy, staying consistent, getting faster week in, week out.

The Government is to bring in “urgent” legislation to give the Defence Forces powers to board and inspect Russian shadow vessels travelling through Irish territorial waters. The provisions would provide the Defence Forces with their own “enforcement powers” and enable them to act “unilaterally” in maritime operations — and not be dependent on the powers of An Garda Síochána, Customs, or the Coast Guard. This bigger challenge is behind a strong push in the strategy towards bilateral cooperation agreements with the governments and defence forces of France and Britain in relation to maritime security. Counter-drone technologyGovernment sources have also insisted that the Defence Forces will have counter-drone technology in place before July and that personnel will be trained in their use in time. Defence minister Helen McEntee said she wanted to put defence cooperation with the UK and France on a “more permanent footing”, citing the existing intelligence sharing procedures between the countries.

A new mother who was forced to pump breastmilk in a storeroom and stash it in an ice‑filled suitcase at work has won a stunning legal victory against a foreign consulate. When Ms Duarte requested 14 weeks of paid parental leave from late December, Consul General Dr Al Mulla allegedly refused and instructed her to begin her leave earlier, on December 1. In March 2021, she applied for an additional 20 weeks of unpaid parental leave, but that request was also rejected. Then, on May 20, Dr Al Mulla directed Ms Duarte to return to work the following day -this time in the role of a butler. Ms Duarte, who has Colombian heritage, said it was an 'ordeal' fighting for justice and her rights as an Australian worker.

Public meeting in Athlone tonight on fen restorationA public meeting will get underway in Athlone later this evening (Tuesday) focusing on reviving degraded, nutrient-rich, groundwater-fed wetlands, commonly known as fen restoration. The Athlone meeting takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel at 7.30pm, with registration beforehand at 7.15pm. Tóchar Midlands Wetland Restoration Project Manager, Shirley Clerkin, said the public meetings are about building understanding and connection at a local level. The information sessions are designed to highlight the ecological and societal benefits of fen restoration, including improved water quality and carbon storage, and to explain some financial incentives available for restoration initiatives along with opportunities for questions and discussion. Details of the fen restoration public meetings across the Midlands are as follows:1.

Located in the Market Parade mall, connecting the English Market to Patrick’s Street, HD Comics is the first fully dedicated comic book shop in the city since Comic Vault on Oliver Plunkett Street Lower closed almost three years ago. “A comic shop is fairly straightforward. Even though it’s not comic book art t’s all art, and I just love art,” he insists. Hurley got his first taste of running a comic book shop in the final eight months of the Comic Vault. “The Comic Vault was a good shop, but the location wasn’t great.

Drogheda United co-chair and Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne says there’s no place in the game for the “mindless behaviour” she witnessed in Oriel Park at the Co Louth derby last Friday. Dundalk are still assessing the level of damage done to the playing surface due to flares thrown on the pitch from away fans. Drogheda are braced for a heavy fine from the FAI and a ban on away supporters.

Dad who put headaches down to snoring has aggressive brain cancerAndrew Hayes thought his headaches were a sleep problem until he had a CT scanView 5 Images Andrew Hayes with granddaughter EllaA granddad who put his headaches and fatigue down to sleep apnoea was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer. ‌A week later, the family were told it was a glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. ‌View 5 Images Andrew Hayes with wife Lisa"On 11 July 2025, everything changed. He was in so much pain he couldn’t stand, and after a scan, they told him he had a brain tumour. View 5 Images Andrew Hayes undergoing chemo"He worked as a print finisher and is genuine, resilient and hardworking.

Shock as top restaurant in Northumberland to shut down 'in weeks' and closing date confirmedA well known bar in a town often regarded to be one of the best places to live in the UK will close at the end of next monthView Image The Townhouse in Morpeth (Image: Facebook)*IT HAS NOW BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE TOWNHOUSE WILL STAY OPEN. READ MORE HERE*‌It's one of Morpeth's biggest and best known bar and restaurants, but before long, The Townhouse will shut down for good, with its closing date now confirmed. However, Townhouse owner Steve Anderson has now told The Chronicle the restaurant will very much stay open for business. as the comments thread was quickly full of responses from people shocked about the fact it was closing, including one who replied: 'Gutted! It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East.

West Brom sack boss after just 44 DAYS with Baggies staring down barrel of relegationWest Brom have shown Eric Ramsay the door despite only hiring him last month with the 34-year-old failing to win a single game as the Baggies slide towards the bottom threeView 2 Images Eric Ramsay has been sacked by West Brom - despite only being appointed in JanuaryWest Brom have sacked Eric Ramsay after 44 days and nine games with the Baggies tumbling towards the relegation zone after he failed to win a single game. It leaves West Brom looking for their fourth manager in 14 months. ‌A club statement read: "West Bromwich Albion have parted company with men's first team head coach Eric Ramsay. Assistant head coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed The Hawthorns. View 2 Images The Baggies are precariously close to the bottom three‌West Brom have struggled to settle on a head coach since Carlos Corberan's departure to Valencia.