Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue in action. Photo: Wellington/Sportfot & Cassidy KleinKenny back in the saddle with a bangDarragh Kenny returned to action with a bang, securing a five-star victory and leading an Irish one-two with more than a hint of irony to it, as Bertram Allen chased him home in Wellington on Thursday night. Kenny explained his positive test for a prohibited substance was related to a prescribed medication for ADHD. “This is my first week back so it’s nice to get back in the ring,” said Kenny. “Bertram Allen rode Eddy for me for a little bit and did a fantastic job on him.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages while working as the UK's trade envoy, a retired civil servant has claimed. The Department for Business and Trade declined to comment on the claim. Andrew has always denied any personal gain from his role as trade envoy. Andrew's role as trade representative was unpaid, but he received taxpayer funding for his overseas trips, as well as the support of civil servants. The Department for Business and Trade declined to comment.

Wholesale electricity rose notably in January, increasing by more than 17%. Speaking on the shifts in wholesale prices, CSO statistician Deirdre Toher said: "Wholesale electricity prices rose by 17.1% in January 2026 when compared with December 2025 but were 24.2% lower than January 2025. Domestic producer prices for manufactured goods were 0.6% higher on average in January 2026 compared to the same period last year, while producer prices for exported goods were down by almost 6%. Ms Toher added that wholesale price inflation "showed an increase in January, with a 1.4% growth in the overall producer price index for manufacturing industries in the month." Producer prices for food products decreased by 2.3% in the 12 months to January 2026, while the food products, beverages and tobacco were down by 2.4%.

Rihanna returned to Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica on Sunday, just days after partner A$AP Rocky threw her a surprise birthday party there. Shielding her eyes behind a pair of stylish oversized shades, she slipped her feet into pair of comfy white trainers. Rhianna wore glam make-up and her raven tresses in loose waves as she enjoyed a late night dinner without long term partner A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers. Rihanna and A$AP initially teased that they had potentially tied the knot in the rapper's 2022 D.M.B. 'I don't understand what the secret would be about if Rihanna and A$AP are married,' the fan commented.

Turmoil at Dunboyne Tennis Club after expulsion of coaches and intervention by GardaíThree members banished following 15-minute protest at grounds attended by 50 parents and children‘Around 50 parents and children gathered at Dunboyne Tennis Club, and among the signs on display were: “Listen to our kids: Bring back our coaches”.’ Photo: Steve HumphreysJohn Greene Yesterday at 06:30A Co Meath-based tennis club held its annual general meeting online last Thursday night, after telling members it had received Garda advice that it should not be held in person.

Sir David Beckham has been branded a 'true gentleman' after he jumped to the aid of a skier who suffered a head injury following a fall. The former footballer helped the woman following her tumble whilst on a family holiday at exclusive resort Courchevel in the French alps. David, 50, helped the injury skier by removing her skis and checking over her until medical help arrived. Sir David Beckham has been branded a 'true gentleman' after he jumped to the aid of a skier who suffered a head injury following a fallDavid, 50, helped the injury skier by removing her skis and checking over her until medical help arrivedDaily Mail has contacted representatives for David. Last month Romeo treated his girlfriend Kim Turnbull to a romantic ski break and shared snaps of their getaway on social media.

Rio Ngumoha shares simple-two word message after Jamie Carragher's comments on Liverpool starLiverpool beat Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday with Rio Ngumoha in the headlines after his display and brutal comments from Jamie CarragherView 2 Images Rio Ngumoha has sent a clear message after making a huge impact in Liverpool's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest (Image: (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images))Rio Ngumoha has issued a two-word message on social media after Jamie Carragher's glowing Liverpool verdict. ‌Though it was Dominik Szoboszlai, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister that were key to Liverpool scoring late on, Ngumoha was superb in his cameo. ‌Ngumoha had created the chance that led to Mac Allister's disallowed goal after some neat footwork and a superb cross. There's no-one better in getting last-minute winners in Premier League - and that is Liverpool." Tell me where in the Premier League there is a player who has gotten this number of minutes."

Six A-rated family homes in the scheme are being offered for sale by Roscommon County Council under the Affordable Purchase Scheme. Affordable Purchase Scheme applications for Monksland houses to open tomorrowRoscommon County Council has advised that applications will open tomorrow (Tuesday, February 24) for the Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme for six A-rated family homes in the Woodberry Manor housing scheme in Monksland. Full details on the scheme, including eligibility, the Scheme of Priority, application forms and the application process, are available via the Council’s Affordable Housing webpages. "We are very proud that this is the first Affordable Purchase Scheme in Roscommon that we now have live and ready to proceed" added Mr. Flynn. Roscommon County Council will continue to progress further affordable housing opportunities.

This victory means they are buzzing with three successive wins and know they have a guaranteed punch coming into the side. “We were probably conscious of Galway being strong in the second half,” said Roscommon boss Mark Dowd post-match of their toss call. Scorers for Galway: L Ó Conghaile 0-6 (2 tp); R Finnerty 0-4; S Kelly 0-3; M Tierney 0-3 (1tp); S McGrath, J Maher 0-2 each; D McHugh 0-1. Scorers for Roscommon: D Cregg 1-7 (2 f); D Murtagh 0-5 (1 tp, 1f); E Smith 1-0; D Ruane 0-2 (tp); C Lennon, A Brady (45) 0-1 each. GALWAY: E McGrath; J McGrath, S Fitzgerald, J Glynn; D McHugh, C Hernon, S Kelly; J Maher, M Tierney; S McGrath, R Roche, C D’Arcy; R Finnerty, F McDonagh, L Ó Conghaile.

‘There’s idiots out there who love writing about me, they’re infatuated by me. Stop asking me’The McGeeney and McGuinness show rarely fails to deliver as the men on the sideline dominate proceedings once againOisín Conaty taking Armagh's penalty. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileMichael Verney Today at 06:30“The story’s always about Jim McGuinness or Kieran McGeeney, that’s the reality, and we don’t want the story to be about Jim McGuinness or Kieran McGeeney.”

A team with England’s rugby resources, both playing and financial, ought to be ambitious and there is nothing fundamentally wrong with aiming high. We can’t let the noise in now.”‘Awful’ defenceFor two games in a row, England’s defence has been ruthlessly exposed, with both Scotland and Ireland scoring a flurry of early tries. “The spacing is all wrong,” wrote former England centre Will Greenwood in his Daily Telegraph column, with the 2003 World Cup-winner adding: “The defence was abject, awful. “George has done so much good for England for such a long period of time,” Borthwick told a post-match press conference. But he must now decide if Ford keeps the No 10 shirt when England resume their Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome on March 7.

She feels she is not being taken seriously — despite having a domestic violence order in place against him. She has feared for her life — and counsellor and domestic abuse expert Don Hennessy also has had concerns about her safety. Fiona [not her real name] says: 'As a domestic abuse survivor, this was violating and retraumatising to me. Don Hennessy believes that the private nature of family law cases provides a shroud of secrecy for perpetrators of domestic abuse. But she says that significant inconsistencies remain in garda responses to domestic violence.

She expected most of these to be with young couples but was also expecting to see a few investors. “It has gas heating, double glazing, and a C2 BER and is very well maintained,” says Ms Kenneally. It has a small enclosed space at the front and a garden at the rear with decking and artificial grass. Carrigtwohill, Co Cork €220,000 Size 58 sq m (624 sq ft) Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 BER C2Two-bed apartments with a guide of €220,000 are quite a rarity in Carrigtwohill or indeed anywhere within easy commuting distance of Cork City. For this reason, Paul Fenton of Sherry FitzGerald Cork expects lots of interest in 19 An Cuasán, Cúl Ard in Carrigtwohill.

A man has died while in a garda station in Waterford, despite repeated attempts to resuscitate him. It has been confirmed that in the early hours of the morning of Saturday, February 21, a man in his 50s, who was in garda custody at a garda station in County Waterford, was discovered unresponsive in a cell and urgent assistance was requested. Despite immediate resuscitative attempts by garda members and by medical personnel and first responders who attended, the man was later pronounced deceased. The coroner has been notified. As per garda policy, this matter has been referred to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, under Section 203(1) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024“As this matter is being investigated by Fiosrú, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to comment,” added a garda spokesperson.

NewsSpat at and on call 24/7 for part-time wages: Tipperary councillor shares realities of modern politicsLocal councillors are struggling to secure mortgages and support their families on what is technically a part-time wage for what many describe as a full-time role, according to the Tipperary native who is head of the councillors representative body.