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February 24, 2026 18:19 UTC

Whether it's closing in on 1,000 career goals or playing football at the top level for more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has long defied his age. And now, the 41-year-old Portugal legend has perhaps shown why he has been able to perform at the top for so long - with an image of his ripped physique. Posting to his 671 million Instagram followers, Ronaldo captained the snap: 'Longevity and high performance don't happen by chance. In addition to training with his club, Ronaldo, who will marry his partner Georgina Rodriguez next summer, supplements his training sessions with a personal workout plan. And, rather than sticking to the traditional three-meal structure of breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ronaldo adds brunch, a snack and supper to his refuelling schedule.

February 24, 2026 18:12 UTC

Lynam family to host coffee day in Edenderry in aid of two worthy charitiesEdenderry's PJ and Brid Lynam are hosting a Coffee Day at their home in Ballyfore on Wednesday, March 11. They invite everyone to drop in to enjoy a hot cuppa, some home baking, and a chat, and to stay for as long as they like. The event is being held in aid of Offaly Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society, two charities that provide vital care and support to individuals and families in our community. It is hoped that the day will not only raise much-needed funds, but also bring people together in a relaxed and friendly setting. All support, whether by attending, donating, or spreading the word, would be greatly appreciated.

February 24, 2026 18:07 UTC

Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro ArbeloaBy Edward Elliot, Press AssociationReal Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has urged UEFA to “seize this opportunity” to show it is serious in fighting racism following the alleged abuse suffered by Vinicius Junior. “We are facing a great opportunity to make a significant step forward in the fight against racism,” Arbeloa said at a press conference on Tuesday, according to Real’s website. “UEFA has always been a strong advocate in the fight against racism, and now they have the opportunity not to leave it as just a slogan or a nice banner before matches. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Vinicius’ celebration does not justify racism. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (Mike Egerton/PA) Photo by Mike Egerton“Vini Junior has always shown great courage and character,” said Arbeloa.

February 24, 2026 18:07 UTC

French police have released new images from Jeffrey Epstein's Paris flat showing a masseuse table, 'massage devices' and photographs of naked women as decorations. Epstein's flat, purchased by him in 2001, was decorated in colours such as red, orange and pink. Images show photos of naked women hanging on the wall, including one that shows the paedophile laying next to two topless women. Other photographs show a dimly lit room with a masseuse table and a drawer with a pair of 'massage devices.' The release of these images come as newly-released documents suggest Epstein may have also been involved in drug trafficking.

February 24, 2026 18:05 UTC

Brian Hogan reads books with his ears now, after a single-punch assault left him blind and living with a brain injury. A reader all her life, “books would be like a comfort to me”. Photograph: Eamon WardAdults who have fallen out of the habit of reading books are particularly encouraged to pick one up this Saturday (February 28th) on Ireland Reads Day. Blogging about the 100 as he went, led to the setting up of the Rick O’Shea book club on Facebook. “I couldn’t read until I was nine and a half so I really relied on the adults in my life to read [to me].

February 24, 2026 18:01 UTC

Archeologist James Kyle: 'I can’t think of any other job where numbers were cut by 95%.' Almost all of the archaeologists working in the sector, about 99 per cent, have undergraduate degrees and three quarters are said to have post graduate qualifications. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienKyle is a board member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI) and chairs the branch of Unite pushing for the SEO. This, says Kyle, is the reason a basic rate of pay needs to be set from outside, something he believes many employers will actually support. Developers have become more open to the process and often seek to incorporate aspects into the finished building or design.

February 24, 2026 18:00 UTC

A week after the HSE “sincerely apologised” in the media for warning a Cork mother of an adult child with an intellectual disability of her “legal obligation” to financially support her daughter “indefinitely”, the mother herself says she has yet to receive any apology. The warning was contained in a letter signed by Angela O’Neill, head of Disability Services in the HSE South West. Last week a HSE spokesperson said Ms O’Neill “did not intend to cause any upset”. Accordingly, you are legally obliged to support your daughter and that includes the provision of accommodation,” they said. 'No legal basis'Gareth Noble, a solicitor who specialises in child protection cases with KOD Lyons, said there was “no legal basis whatsoever” for the claim that Anna had a legal or financial obligation toward her daughter.

February 24, 2026 17:56 UTC

Photograph: Womb Transplant UKA baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who received a womb from a dead donor. Last year surgeons announced the UK’s first baby born from a womb transplant involving a living donor. Photograph: Womb Transplant UK/PA Wire“It was just incredible.”Powell said: “When he came over the curtain, it was just sort of overwhelming emotions. “As the baby was handed over, the parents said they were actually going to call the baby Hugo Richard. Womb Transplant UK has now performed and paid for five womb transplants in the UK so far – two involving a living donor and three using a deceased donor.

February 24, 2026 17:47 UTC

Michael Carrick hails attitude of Manchester United match-winner Benjamin SeskoBy Carl Markham and Andy Hampson, Press AssociationManchester United head coach Michael Carrick praised match-winner Benjamin Sesko’s attitude after the striker came off the bench to score for the third time in four matches in the 1-0 victory at Everton. “I get why everyone’s talking about it and making a bigger deal of it, but I’ve got a really good relationship with Ben,” said Carrick. “Sometimes that’s little steps, sometimes that’s bigger steps and he’s taken some huge steps recently. I think Senne does that.”Everton tried to put Lammens under pressure by stationing a number of players near him at a series of corners in the second half, but to no avail. Our team is better this year and it wasn’t as if we were winning every game at Goodison, to be honest.”

February 24, 2026 17:47 UTC

Tucked away in Oxford University’s historic library are the oldest surviving New Testament fragments, papyrus texts nearly 2,000 years old that are among Christianity’s most treasured writings. And its frayed edges and faded ink reveal that the story of Jesus was being written down earlier than skeptics sometimes admit. And so I'm holding that fragment,' said Johnston, who is set to release his new book 'The Jesus Discoveries.' The fragments are held in the Old Library of Magdalene College in OxfordThat quote is simply Jesus predicting that all his disciples would soon abandon him, as they later did. Speaking about the translations, Dr Johnston told the Daily Mail: 'We have four sayings of Jesus within those fragments.

February 24, 2026 17:45 UTC

It comes a decade after free GP care was promised for all under 18s. The party, in a motion on the crisis in GP care, will call for “an entirely new approach to general practitioner services” linked to Sláintecare. It sets out a 20-point plan including calls to expand free GP care to under 12s this year and to everyone by 2030. “Free GP care for everyone may sound radical, but it is the European norm. When free GP care was initially extended to young children, he noted the number of appointments “went up to the European norm”.

February 24, 2026 17:40 UTC

If you’re Odegaard, the club captain and 18 months ago you were the guy. So if you’re Martin Odegaard, do you stick around? I’ve always liked Martin Odegaard and the way he plays because he’s very elegant, but he’s not influential anymore. But with Eze right now the moves are not the same, he’s more vertical, more influential and he’s going to help [Viktor] Gyokeres too." View 2 Images LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze of Arsenal talk during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2025 in London, England.

February 24, 2026 17:39 UTC

A lorry driver has admitted death by careless driving after a mother pushing her toddler in a pram was killed by crane equipment hanging off a lorry trailer. Miller was due to go on trial again today for causing death by dangerous driving but the prosecution accepted an alternative charge of causing death by careless driving. Thomas Butler, who was driving along the road at the time of the collision, told the court he had noticed the unsecured equipment. The maximum sentence for causing death by careless driving is a five-year jail term. A life sentence can be imposed for causing death by dangerous driving.

February 24, 2026 17:34 UTC

Culture minister Patrick O’Donovan has doubled down on his criticism of football fans who threw flares onto the field of a League of Ireland game as "hooligans". Mr O’Donovan, who attended the match, hit out at supporters who threw the flares onto the pitch, calling for anyone who is aware of individuals involved to contact gardaí. On Monday, Mr O’Donovan criticised what he called “gougerism and thuggery”, while calling for the FAI to deal with “hooliganism”. Asked if he regretted describing those who threw flares as hooligans and gougers, Mr O’Donovan said he did not. “We have to have people brought before the courts in order to make sure that there's a stamping out of this sort of behaviour,” Mr O’Donovan said.

February 24, 2026 17:33 UTC