Pension holders are ‘gorged’ on US tech and a correction is coming, warns Peter BrownWhen Baggot Investment Partners managing director Peter Brown answered his phone on the golf course back on January 28, the caller had a simple message: “Sell all the silver”. Brown had been enjoying a break from a very busy few weeks at the boutique investment intermediary. But this proved to be one of those rare “sell” moments when working the markets felt just like it is portrayed in the movies.
‘We now have money at the end of the month’ – meet the Irish people who moved to Dubai to build a nest eggWith attractive packages and tax-free salaries, Irish people are moving to Dubai to make more money. But day-to-day costs can add upLaura Wade receives an educational allowance for her children as part of her employment in DubaiEmer Harrington Today at 06:30There’s a huge Irish community in Dubai, and it is often portrayed as the land of opportunity for people who want to build a better life.
Q: I’ve been seeing this guy for the last two months. The comments were horrific, saying that he was well known for using cocaine and cheating on ex-girlfriends. We had spoken about not seeing other people so I thought that we were in an exclusive relationship. I blocked him straight away and I’m sure he knows that he was posted as we have lots of mutual friends. So many of my friends know about it all and now he and his friends also know, not to mention anyone who saw the posts online.
Barcelona’s towering Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday, though the magnum opus of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi remains years away from completion. While the unfinished monument is already the world’s tallest church, with Friday’s addition the Sagrada Familia inched closer to being done. The first stone of the Sagrada Familia was placed in 1882, but Gaudi never expected it to be completed in his lifetime. Millions of tourists visit the Sagrada Familia every year, and entrance fees largely fund the ongoing construction. This year, the Sagrada Familia will hold several events to celebrate the Catalan Modernist’s legacy, which includes other stunning buildings in Barcelona and elsewhere in Spain.
Farmers have warned that planting season and harvests may be affectedIreland faces another two weeks of rainfall amid mounting fears the wet weather spell is having an impact on the agri-food economyIreland faces another two weeks of rainfall amid mounting fears the wet weather is having an impact on the agri-food economy. Some parts of the south and east have received over 450pc their normal level of rainfall over the last 10 days. One weather station, Johnstown Castle in Wexford, recorded its highest level of tri-monthly rainfall for 85 years. There are further fears that, if the wet weather continues into March, it may delay the planting season and, ultimately, have implications for the harvest. Met Éireann’s Ailís Hankinson said Ireland faces further rain showers in the next five days.
Jessie Buckley at the 23rd Irish Film & Television Academy Awards ceremony on Friday night. Hamnet had a successful night all round, adding international film, best screenplay, and, for an absent Paul Mescal, best supporting actor to that best actress prize. That film took the prizes for best film, best director, best editing and casting. Christy has been on a roll since winning a major prize at the Berlin International Film Festival last year. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/GettyCoogan was beaten to best actor by his co-star Éanna Hardwicke, who played Keane in Saipan.
Donald Trump at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington. The massive naval deployments to the Middle East have elicited warnings from Mr Trump’s opponents. But Mr Trump has expressed a preference for “flawless” and swift military action. Mr Trump is adamant that Tehran must not develop nuclear weapons. Nor, from Mr Trump’s perspective, would it further his cherished dream of securing a Nobel Peace Prize.
She began by addressing why she suddenly pulled out of the Stan: After The Dinner Party series, despite flying into Sydney for the show. 'After reflecting on my own behaviour at the dinner party, I don't feel it's appropriate or aligned for me to sit there and critique anyone else. 'At that Dinner Party, things happened before it that were really hard. 'We really took it up a notch at the Dinner Party... we are really not proud of our behaviour. Brook and Gia inspired the wrath of MAFS fans across the country after their wild display at Wednesday's dinner party.
A total of 42 libraries and library authorities across the UK and Ireland have been named as regional and country finalists. Karen Napier, CEO of The Reading Agency, said: "The calibre of submissions for this year’s Library of the Year Award has been inspiring. "Across the country, public libraries are making a real and positive difference, with imagination, ambition and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. The Library of the Year Award is sponsored by publisher DK and run in association with The Reading Agency. It celebrates libraries that place reading at the heart of everything they do and deliver outreach that transforms lives through storytelling and books.
Ryan Carroll (12) and his sister, Hannah (14), from Monksland. Inspirational Monksland siblings defy health challenges to reach national darts finalsTwo Monksland siblings who were diagnosed with rare medical conditions in their infancy will reach a milestone moment when they step onto the stage in Ballinasloe next month to take part in the biggest Irish youth darts championships of the year. Hannah Carroll (14) and her brother Ryan (12), who live in River Village, will represent Roscommon at the Irish National Darts Organisation (INDO) Youths Inter-Counties Darts Championships, which is the equivalent of the All-Ireland Finals in the darts world for youth players. “That was the start of Ryan's love affair with darts, and he is darts mad,” says his Dad, who enrolled him in the Roscommon Youth Darts Academy over a year ago. Ryan Carroll, who is in 6th class in Cloonakilla National School, has autism, a heart condition, and a rare chromosome condition called microdeletion which results in him being more of a visual learner.
Scoil Eoin is also a perfect example of the barriers and systematic challenges faced by many schools when it comes to achieving inclusion with the current resources available to support special education. Why then did so many schools receive news from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) of severe reductions in their numbers for 2026/27? But most of these posts will be required for the 4,000 additional special education places needed to meet demand. The department plans to expand special school places, and open 400 special classes, where staffing is set at two SNAs per class. The role of the SNA needs to be properly recognised and widened to reflect what is actually happening in our schools.
But you'd be mistaken, as a new island in Qatar has an air-conditioned 'forest' - meaning tourists can enjoy the outdoors even when temperatures are unbearably hot. The pathway, which stretches for 450 metres, is known as the Crystal Walk, after the 10 tonnes of crystals covering the artificial tree branches. Aside from being highly popular among Instagrammers who are keen to photograph the crystal trees, there are also various displays in the forest to enjoy, such as landscapes and animals. Gewan was initially designed as an extension of The Pearl Island, a man-made island with residential areas, luxury shopping, and marinas, often dubbed the 'Arabian Riviera'. Gewan Island is a luxury development in Doha, home to comprehensive living spaces, entertainment, and retail outlets.
A 42-year-old man was killed when he and his teenage son were carried about 300 metres by an avalanche. File Photograph: GettyThree people were killed in a series of avalanches in Austria on Friday, the police said. The teenager called for help and an avalanche rescue team responded. Last month, eight skiers died in three separate avalanches in the Austrian Alps, after heavy snowfall raised the avalanche risk for the mountain range. Combined with strong winds, the “very dangerous avalanche situation will persist”, the European Avalanche Warning Services said.
Hamnet has already set a new Bafta record for the most nominations for a film directed by a woman, with nods in 11 categories. Two of Buckley’s fellow nominees for best actress have their own chance to make history. No British performers have been nominated for best actress this year, the first time this has happened since 2020. Mullan would be the first person from Scotland to win the Bafta for best supporting actor. The first non-white man to win the Bafta for best cinematography was Remi Adefarasin in 1999, for the film Elizabeth.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is returning to professional boxing, and he's not talking about some senior-circuit exhibition against a 59-year-old Mike Tyson. 'I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,' Mayweather told ESPN in a statement. The undefeated 48-year-old still plans to face the aging Tyson in an exhibition this spring, but now Mayweather will also make a legitimate comeback against active opponents. And I plan to keep doing it with my global media partner, CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.' Mayweather recently signed an exclusive deal with CSI Sports/Fight Sports as his promoter.
