Thirty years have passed since our father died in 1996, just seven months after retiring from An Garda Siochana. And when three brothers work for American multinationals and another is based in New Jersey, conversation will inevitably drift westward. Home is not just geography; it’s memory, belonging, identity. There is a certain irony in discussing deportation over tea in Loughglynn, snow outside, while remembering a man who served the Irish state faithfully for decades. Now Ireland is wealthier, multinational companies based here, brothers employed by American giants without ever leaving home.

Israeli security personnel guard a checkpoint in Jerusalem's old city as Muslim worshippers make their way to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the first Friday of Ramadan. Changes in the status quo have historically shown the potential to ignite unrest and conflict in Jerusalem and the Palestinian occupied territories, with repercussions across the world. The West Bank is a tinderbox.”Tensions have escalated steadily around al-Aqsa mosque as far-right Israelis have taken up key security positions. “The status quo has collapsed because there are prayers on a daily basis,” Seidemann said. The Palestinian-run Jerusalem governorate provided different figures: 25 Waqf staff members banned and four detained.

Sgt Lesley Roche told the court the injured party had been diagnosed with autism and ADHD when he was a child. The court heard that after boarding a bus, the injured party was was followed upstairs by Otto, who sat beside him. Roche gave evidence the complainant uses a disability card for the bus that Otto would have seen. The court was told Otto began groping the complainant on his leg and crotch area. In sentencing on Wednesday, Judge Orla Crowe jailed Otto for five years commencing on the lawful expiration of the sentences for sexual assault and assault causing harm.

Kenneth FoxTrade union Unite, which represents members of the National Ambulance Service, said it is balloting them on industrial action in light of the ongoing failure to implement the 2020 ‘Roles and Responsibilities Review’. The qualifications, clinical responsibilities and operational duties of ambulance personnel have expanded significantly in recent years. Despite the fact that the review recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect these changes, those pay adjustments have not been implemented. Our members have now been left with no option but to ballot for action”. Management must deliver on the long-promised pay uplifts and engage constructively with the unions to bring this matter to an acceptable conclusion.”The ballot will cover frontline ambulance grades and is expected to conclude in March.

Much-loved Edinburgh bar to close as owners post emotional message to customersThe team have made the "difficult decision to call final orders"The bar will be closing its doors (Image: Google Maps)A much-loved Edinburgh bar has announced its sad closure after six years. The team at Abode Bar based on Leith Walk said they have made the "difficult decision to call final orders". In an emotional statement shared on social media, past customers have been thanked for all their support over the years. ‌They added: "We have made the difficult decision to call final last orders, and move on from our humble Abode. Article continues below"These are staggering increases and demonstrate the significant cost challenge facing the Scottish hospitality businesses," he said.

Dawid, 39, said: 'We were living on 12 litres of coke and two loaves of white bread every day, plus junk food - lots and lots of junk food. Dawid and Rose-Mari, who work as sales agents for farm machinery, hit breaking point in September 2024, deciding enough was enough. With the help of the medical team there, Dawid and Rose-Mari kissed goodbye to the weight that was threatening to kill them. The couple have lost a combined total of 40 stoneThat means together they have shed an astonishing 264kg, or around 40st. Dawid is also at his target weight but wants to have his loose skin, which weighs an estimated 20kg, removed.

Comedians Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe left fans in hysterics as they mocked Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's post-arrest release picture on Instagram on Friday. The Last Leg chat show hosts captioned the post: 'Josh and Alex arriving into studio for a busy day. One AI-generated image shows Andrew with a tiny cupcake and candle while sitting inside a prison cell in jail scrubs, with 'Happy Birthday' written on the walls. The Last Leg chat show hosts captioned the post: 'Josh and Alex arriving into studio for a busy day. Andrew was urged to do 'the decent thing' and remove himself from the royal line of succession following his arrest over his links to Epstein.

Diogo Dalot reveals what Michael Carrick has that Ruben Amorim could never matchMichael Carrick has enjoyed immediate success at Manchester United since taking over from Ruben Amorim and Diogo Dalot thinks he knows why the new boss has started so wellView 2 Images Diogo Dalot has offered his insight (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)Diogo Dalot believes that Michael Carrick is benefiting from knowing what it means to play for Manchester United, which is giving him a key advantage over former boss Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach was sacked little over a year after taking charge, with Carrick being appointed until the end of the season. ‌Dalot reckons Carrick has brought a measured approach that reflects his knowledge of the club. ‌"I think… the biggest advantage of Carrick right now is him knowing exactly what it is to play for Man United," he said. We can be a little bit more intense pressing.

High Court reportersThe Court of Appeal (CoA) has rejected a woman's appeal against a decision affirming a compulsory purchase order (CPO) and demolition of a property she owns next to the Swords Castle national monument in north co Dublin. The case arose after the council moved to purchase Heavey's property, which consists of a single-storey former office building, substantial outbuilding and rear yard. She brought a challenge in the High Court, which rejected her case in 2024. The High Court decided to allow an appeal on a number of specifically certified questions, including whether further evidence could be submitted as part of the appeal even though it had been available earlier. In its judgment rejecting the appeal, the CoA said the answer to all the questions the court was asked was "no".

Diogo Dalot has picked his ultimate five-a-side team, choosing to leave out Marcus Rashford and select a surprising £58million flop. But Dalot, 26, did pick former Man United forward Anthony Martial and explained the £58m forward used to amaze him in training. I’m going to say Martial. 'And I played a lot against him, so it was really, really tough to play. Dalot has been a mainstay for United this season and made 163 appearances for the club in total.

Nonetheless, the news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his home in Sandringham reverberated around the world. He was being quizzed over new revelations about his relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Detonations from the Epstein files continue to shake the highest echelons of power. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any financial or sexual wrongdoing arising from his links with Epstein and his circle. But what is evident is that the potential of the Epstein files to shake the establishment seems limitless.

Michelle Keegan looked incredible as she showed off her new Jennifer Aniston-inspired 'Rachel' haircut on Friday. Her look bore a resemblance to Jennifer Aniston's hair on later seasons of Friends where she played Rachel Green. The actress famously sported her 'Rachel' haircut in the first two seasons; a voluminous, feathered style that ends just above the collarbone. Michelle is preparing to hit Hollywood in the film adaptation of Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben's new novel, and it seems preparations could be underway. Taking to Instagram Michelle also shared her love for the Hollywood actress as she shared a sweet snap with both Reese and Harlan.

‘I was only a baby and you took my life away’ – family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

‘It’s not all tics and ear defenders, there’s beauty in it as well’ – ‘Line of Duty’ actor Amy De Bhrún on parenting autistic sonMum tells of having to take River out of pre-school as facility could not care for his needsAmy De Bhrún and her son River who was diagnosed with autismMelanie Finn Today at 06:30When Amy De Bhrún had her second child, River, in September, 2021, he was a dream baby.

‘I was only a baby and you took my life away’ – family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years