The company that runs Adare Manor has been granted permission to build 10 lodges ahead of the Ryder Cup in 2027. Tizzard Holdings Unlimited, the operators of the luxury resort, have received permission to build 10 lodges on the grounds of the resort. The application relates to a development at Graigue, Rathkeale Road, Adare, within the lands of the hotel and golf resort owned by JP McManus. The lodges will link to the Adare Manor wastewater treatment plant network, with access provided through an existing gateway into the resort. The minister said Ireland currently attracts almost 250,000 golf tourists each year — a figure expected to increase with the Ryder Cup.

As bad as the arrest is for the former prince, Lownie thinks there is now an existential risk to the House of Windsor and the monarchy itself. What is certain is that this is the end of the old style monarchy and the beginning of a new monarchy. This is a huge, huge break point.”Andrew’s arrest on Thursday was the latest earthquake to shake it, and Lownie believes the tremors will be felt for months to come. This could bring down Charles if he is not careful.”So where does Britain's King Charles come into this story now? That relationship has landed Andrew in a police cell, the first member of the British royal family to be arrested in nearly 400 years.

Dog's Trust facility in DublinNational Love Your Pet Day: Dog's Trust urges people to be dog readyRegan KellyFor many of us, our furry little companions are more than just friends; they are important members of our families. From the legendary hounds of Bran and Sceólang, who are associated with the famous warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill, to Julius Caesar, who noted that the Celts in Ireland used war dogs, while regularly seeing dogs working, guarding homes, and hunting. ​These dogs are not only important for companionship, but working dogs are extremely important in Irish society, with assistance dogs aiding many people in Ireland. ​One such organisation is Dogs Trust Ireland, which aims to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs where possible. ​She said: “We are urging all future dog owners to make sure they are truly dog-ready before welcoming a dog into their lives.

Changes to the Consumer Protection Code around mortgage regulation are aimed at making it easier for consumers to switchAn email from an insurance company landed recently. However, new rules that come into place next month will put an end to auto-renewal across myriad insurance products. It’s all part of the Central Bank’s revised Consumer Protection Code, a modernised version of the long-outdated and digitally stale rules introduced in 2012. However, the Consumer Protection Code stipulates that a far speedier response must be in place. They will have systems in place and consumer documentation in place, and the changes that will need to be made,” he says.

But while he constantly referred to freshening up his team for Saturday’s meeting with England at Twickenham (kick-off 2.10pm), he clearly had earmarked this one for his more grizzled and gnarled players too. Yet, staggeringly, whereas the bookies pretty much deemed the 2022 match a 50-50 encounter, Ireland were 12-point favourites and England were 4-1 to win when victorious two years ago. Now Ireland are back in their more traditional role of underdogs, regarded as better suiting the Irish psyche, as Farrell appreciates, but to his irritation. “You’ve heard me say many a time as far as players making the room feel right. Farrell has spoken with Prendergast as to “his journey” and using all these experiences to push his career on.

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong during the Ireland v Italy Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium on February 14th. Furlong was also asked about the scrum review they underwent after the Italy match and whether it was a tough watch. Assistant coach Johnny Sexton at the Ireland Rugby press conference in Blanchardstown on Thursday. The message was the strength of the Italy set piece, not a weakness in the Irish scrum. Harry Byrne at Ireland Rugby squad training on Tuesday.

Niall Browne, CEO, Dawn Meats, won the Business Person of the Year award presented by Ciarán Hancock (right), Business Editor, The Irish Times and John Feeney (left), CEO, Corporate and Commercial at Bank of Ireland. Photograph: Julien BehalNiall Browne, the chief executive of Dawn Meats, has been chosen as The Irish Times Business Person of the Year for 2025 at the eighth annual Irish Times Business Awards in the Mansion House on Thursday night. Browne was chosen as the winner of The Irish Times Business Person of the Month for October when the news of the deal broke. Just weeks after the deal, Alliance Group’s chief executive Willie Wiese stepped down with Browne taking up the mantle on an interim basis in addition to his position as chief executive of Dawn. Rounding out the year, Dawn Meats won the award of the World’s Best Steak alongside Lidl for its grass fed Angus sirloin.

Photo: CollinsForecasters have issued a thunderstorm warning for four counties, as Ireland braces itself for more rain this weekend. And, despite the rain forecast for the weekend, temperatures will stay mild and warmer than average. Met Éireann meteorologist Ailis Hankinson said there will not be much respite from rain in the coming days. "Our weather is set to stay unsettled for the next little while with more rain, showers and blustery conditions to come,” she said. On Saturday night, rain will clear southeastwards early on, but will linger in the south and east, while the north and west stay clear and might see isolated showers.

Police searching for woman last seen at pub five days agoShe was last seen near the Old Anchor pub in SuttonView Image Carol Hillier has been missing since Sunday, February 15 (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)Police are searching for a woman who has not been seen in five days. Carol Hillier, 64, from Sandy in Bedfordshire, was last seen near Sutton in East Cambridgeshire. ‌She was spotted at around 11.20am on Sunday, February 15, near the Old Anchor pub, off Bury Lane, Sutton, near Ely. ‌Anyone who has seen Carol on or since Sunday or has footage of her should come forward to the police. Detective Inspector Alice Draper said: “I’m appealing to anyone who may have seen Carol since on or since Sunday to get in touch with us so we can target our searches.

‘Everyone says hello, just like in Donegal’ – I quit my career in finance to run cycling holidays in SpainLetterkenny man Cormac Keeney guides his guests around the scenic mountain routes in off-radar Sierra NevadaCormac and his family in SpainNicola Brady Today at 06:30Hop on a plane to Malaga, and you might expect to see passengers in flip-flops and sun hats, ready to spend a week on a lounger with a cocktail to hand.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following police investigation into the recently release Epstein files. The former Prince Andrew was arrested today at his new residence on the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office. andrewAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public officeThames Valley Police said later on Thursday that "the arrested man" had been "released under investigation." Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle REUTERS/Phil Noble"Authorities have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. The former Prince Andrew was arrested today at his new residence on the Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

England captain criticises social media after Edogbo suffers racial abuse following Ireland debutBy Duncan Bech, Press Association Rugby Union CorrespondentEngland captain Maro Itoje has criticised the “corrosive” effects of social media in response to the racial abuse faced by Ireland’s Edwin Edogbo following his international debut. Itoje, who will win his 100th England cap against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, said: “It’s very sad on two fronts. “Social media has been a force for good in many ways, but it’s been a force for negativity in a lot of other ways. “It’s really important for athletes, as well as ordinary people, not to live their life based on what social media says about them. “It’s very dangerous, not only for the negativity but even when it is positive it can be corrosive,” Itoje said.

A supporter of former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol outside the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday. Photograph: Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPAA South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on ‌Thursday, after finding him guilty of masterminding an insurrection linked to his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law. Masterminding an insurrection carries a maximum sentence of the death penalty ​or life imprisonment under South Korean law. The conservative ⁠former career prosecutor said he had presidential authority to declare martial law and his ⁠action was aimed at sounding the alarm ​over opposition parties’ obstruction of government. Ko Jeong-suk (65), who watched the ⁠court decision at Seoul Station, said the martial law bid deepened social divisions.

He noted that the accused was bringing his family on holiday to London when he failed to comply with procedures and became uncooperative. He was taken to the local Garda station by car. "At this juncture, as I was removing his handcuffs, I was struck by him," Garda Ryan said. Garda Ryan told him it was in no danger of being taken or lost. That claim was challenged by Garda Ryan, who said it was the very first procedure when an arrested person is brought into the station.

Six Nations coach 'disgusted' as investigation under wayThe latest rugby news from around the worldView Image Farrell (centre) has condemned the "disgusting" abuse of his playerThese are your evening rugby headlines on Thursday, February 19. ‌Six Nations coach 'disgusted'Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says the racist abuse aimed at lock Edwin Edogbo following his Test debut is "disgusting", as he backed the 23-year-old to "crack on and ignore all the BS". “But as far as I’m concerned, Edwin’s fine, he’s strong, he’s been brought up in the right way," Farrell added. “He played really well in that game and he’s recovered quickly after that evening game. “Sam’s a fantastic international player,” head coach Farrell told a press conference, according to the Irish Independent.