Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Ali Carter to land an eighth Masters titlePhil Casey, PARonnie O’Sullivan recovered from 6-3 down to beat Ali Carter 10-7 and claim a record-extending eighth Masters title at Alexandra Palace in London. Carter looked on course for a first Triple Crown title as he opened up a 5-3 lead after the first session and immediately extended his advantage when play resumed. “I don’t know how I’ve won this tournament, to be honest with you,” O’Sullivan, who at 48 is the oldest ever Masters champion, told BBC Sport. Ronnie O’Sullivan chalks his cue during the Masters final against Ali Carter at Alexandra Palace (Bradley Collyer/PA) Photo by Bradley Collyer“Ali didn’t play great tonight, he played better this afternoon, but tonight he let me off the hook a few times. I can still win it, but I’d like to go there with a bit of confidence with my game.

Temperatures in the county got down to almost minus 3 degrees this morning, Met Éireann has said. Nationally the lowest overnight air temperature was -3.8 degrees recorded at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin at 6:00 am. This morning Met Éireann issued a low temperature/ice warning for the whole country, warning of possible difficult travelling conditions. The warning will come into effect at 6 p.m. this evening and last until 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. Met Éireann highlighted that the cold weather could create issues for vulnerable people as well as animal welfare issues.

New booklet highlight Offaly heritage projectA special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous contribution the Network has made to the preservation of our heritage over the last quarter of a century. The booklet tells the story of the Offaly Archives Project, and how the state-of-the-art archive in Tullamore came to house the extensive historical records of both Offaly County Council and Offaly History. Offaly Heritage Officer Amanda Pedlow (second from right) at the launch of the booklet in the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny with CEO of the Heritage Council Virginia Teehan (left), Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan (second from left) and Chairperson of the Heritage Council Martina Moloney (right)An old map of south-west Offaly (c. 1809) by the famous surveyor William Larkin, conserved and safely stored in the Offaly Archives. Speaking at the launch of the booklet, Chair of the Network and Heritage Officer for Offaly County Council Amanda Pedlow said: “It is deeply satisfying to see documented in this publication the influence of the Heritage Officer Network in shaping our approach to heritage conservation and protection.

The referendums on the family will form 'part of the reparation process' aimed at addressing the manner in which single mothers and their children were mistreated, the chief executive of One Family has said. Last month the Government approved the publication of the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 and the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023. READ MOREMs Kiernan pointed to the “stigma, the legal discrimination, loss of jobs, homes and families” that so many women have encountered. She said One Family supports the “gender neutral recognition of care” and for the role of men caring for their children. She called on people to check the voting register and for people “to speak to friends and family and colleagues to raise awareness of the importance of the referendum and the need to go out and vote yes, yes”.

The diverse range of content across the group’s Mail accounts has captivated the attention of a new generation of followers with over five billion views in the last 12 monthsWith one in 10 using TikTok as a source of news in the UK, the video-sharing platform is increasingly being used by 18 to 24-year-olds to keep up to date with current affairs. Last year over 74 million people viewed the moment Maya and Kyle Kowalski won their $220 million lawsuit, while more than nine million people watched prime minister Rishi Sunak proclaim that a ‘woman is a woman’. Statistics over the last 12-months reveal that the Mail’s short-form content is clearly resonating with audiences:5,360,269,059 views5,225,365 net follower growth [+115% growth]310,618,947 likes11,638,884 comments27,957,381 sharesTikTok is the fastest growing social media platform for news and is credited with growing the reach of the Daily Mail brand around the globe to millions of young people. This achievement encompasses the various specialised accounts under the Daily Mail umbrella, including the global news account, UK news, crime, sport, royals, showbiz, US and Australia. MailOnline’s head of social video, Phil Harvey said: “The 10 million followers’ milestone on TikTok is a testament to the team’s dedication to delivering timely and compelling content to an expanding audience demographic.

Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis (L) and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy get ready for takeoff in a helicopter at Zurich airport. Photograph: ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesUkraine says it has shot down a Russian spy plane and command aircraft in the Sea of Azov area. On the Telegram messaging app, Ukraine’s army chief said: “Ukraine’s Air Force destroyed an enemy A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and an enemy IL-22 air control centre. In its latest intelligence update, the MoD wrote on X: “On 11 January 2023, Russian deputy chair of the security council, Dmitry Medvedev, stated that 500,000 people had joined the Russian armed forces in 2023. “In efforts to meet recruitment targets, the Russian military has since April 2023 allowed school-leavers to sign contracts with the Russian army.

Extra caution advised on roads as freezing temperatures to continueMotorists are being advised to take extra care this week, as the spell of freezing weather continues with temperatures falling as low as minus five or minus six in some parts of the country. It will be bitterly cold, however, with daytime temperatures barely getting above freezing and below-zero readings every night between now and Friday. Offaly forecaster Cathal Nolan, of Ireland's Weather Channel on Facebook, said temperatures as low as -5 had been recorded in Kilkenny this morning (Monday). "A widespread severe frost will follow on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with weather warnings for ice likely as road surfaces will be damp from any sleet, snow or rain." Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for a number of counties in Ulster tonight and into Tuesday morning.

The number of new homes completed by stock-market listed housebuilders is set to fall below 70,000 this year in a blow to the Government's targets. It puts in jeopardy the Government's goal to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s to tackle the housing shortage. This includes all housebuilders, not just those listed on the stock market. The other housebuilders in Peel Hunt's analysis were: Crest Nicholson, Bellway, MJ Gleeson, Redrow, Springfield, Vistry and Taylor Wimpey. The number of homes expected to be completed in 2024 are even fewer than in 2020.

An invitation to browse, enticement to buy and a statement of intent, Ireland’s shopfronts tend to be unsung gems of craft and design. Photograph: Trevor FinneganEqually it can be tricky to get people to preserve intriguing examples of signwriting, when ownership has changed to a different name. The Sligo-based graphic designer has such a passion for Ireland’s shopfronts that he has spent the past two decades photographing them. Photograph: Trevor FinneganGreehy’s bar, lounge and grocery, Lismore, Co Waterford, Photograph: Trevor Finnegan“It is so unique to Ireland. Photograph: Trevor FinneganThe historic structures fund is administered by Ireland’s local authorities, and many have produced design guides, and inventories of notable examples.

Fairymount native Michael Coyne celebrated his 107th birthday today Sunday, January 14th with a birthday lunch in Hester’s of Castlerea. To mark the occasion Michael recited a poem for the gathering of family and friends. Michael was still driving at 98, and still likes to catch up with the news with his weekly ready of the Roscommon Herald. President Michael D Higgins has been getting in touch with him every year since he turned 100. A staunch Fianna Fail supporter all his life, Michael still carries his party membership card and his driver’s licence (valid until 2018) in his wallet.

Jack Chambers announces he is gayBy Cillian Sherlock, PACabinet minister Jack Chambers has announced on social media that he is gay. The Fianna Fáil TD said he has often found it difficult to talk about his personal life but said it was important to be true to himself. “As a politician it can sometimes be difficult to speak about my own personal life and that can lead to things drifting. “However, it is important me to be true to myself first – and to you all in my public service role. Mr Chambers is Fianna Fáil’s director of local elections for 2024.

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Met Eireann issued a status yellow low temperature and ice warning for every county, cautioning the public that there will be some sleet and snow showers in places. Met Eireann advised that lowest temperatures overnight on Sunday into Monday will be between minus 3C and 1C, possibly colder in the midlands. A further yellow-level snow and ice warning will come into effect for Donegal between 6pm on Monday and 11am on Tuesday. In Northern Ireland, the PSNI told motorists on Sunday morning that they should exercise caution on the roads following freezing overnight temperatures, particularly in rural areas. A separate yellow-level snow warning will come into effect for the north-most parts of the region for all of Wednesday and Thursday.

Jadon Sancho marks Borussia Dortmund return with victory over DarmstadtBy Andy Hampson, PAJadon Sancho made an instant impact on his Borussia Dortmund return as he set up a goal in a 3-0 Bundesliga win at Darmstadt on Saturday. England international Sancho rejoined Dortmund on loan this week after being frozen out of the first-team picture at Manchester United. Dortmund, who had been leading since a Julian Brandt opener after 24 minutes, wrapped up victory in the closing moments through Youssoufa Moukoko. Sancho said on Sky Sports: “Ever since I’ve come back it’s felt like home and I’m happy to be on the pitch again. I just want to help the team.”

Health insurance is not most people's favourite subject. But Neville Koopowitz, the chief executive of insurance company Vitality, has a secret weapon: the company mascot, Stanley the dachshund. 'Those who engage in the Vitality programme fully have 39 per cent lower mortality risk, if they get to Platinum status,' he says. Vitality, says Koopowitz, is the third largest health insurance operator in the UK with 15 per cent of the market, behind Axa and Aviva. Isn't it hard in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, to persuade people to take out a health insurance policy or to join a gym?