A group of Limerick locals who saved their last pub in Kilteely have inspired a short film, which will premiere at Dublin International Film Festival. To keep the only pub in Kilteely from closing its doors, 26 locals invested €300,000 to buy Ahern’s after the previous owners decided to retire. Now, the group behind The Street Bar will make their film debut as they have been cast in The Pub That Refused To Die, a short film commissioned by Heineken and directed by Gar O’Rourke. One of stakeholders, Limerick barrister Liam Carroll told the Irish Examiner that Heineken were "very supportive" when they shared the news. The Kilteely pub, previously owned by the Ahern family, was on the market following the retirement of Noreen Ahern after 40 years of service.

It’s probably because he can’t exercise. Read More Dr Phil Kieran: My sporty son says he feels tired all the timeWe know that exercise has protective effects for low mood and also that, where possible, increasing exercise in those with mood disorders can help to improve their symptoms. For people with an injury, it can be easy to focus on what they can’t do rather than what they can. For those interested in the health benefits of exercise, I strongly recommend a YouTube video by Dr Mike Evans titled 23 and ½ hours. If you have a question for Dr Phil Kieran, please send it to parenting@examiner.ie

Mirror Football reported on Monday that United are weighing up a shock bid for their arch rivals’ midfielder. ‌Mac Allister, who won the Premier League under Arne Slot last season, has failed to reach the same heights this season, which has largely been a difficult campaign for the South American. The German heaped praise on the "incredible" Mac Allister after just a few months of working with him. "He is a fantastic player and I love everything about him," said Klopp. In April 2024, Mac Allister rescued crucial points against Sheffield United with a long-ranged strike, which led to Klopp speaking about his influence from anywhere on the pitch.

It seems the Apple really doesn't fall far from the tree as her famous mother Gwyneth was also called out for her 'diva' antics as a young woman. Apple seemingly learned her 'mean girl' behaviour from her lookalike mother, whom was also privy to a luxurious lifestyle most cannot fathom. The 21-year-old has already landed a slew of high-profile modelling jobs with the help of her Oscar-winning actress mother and Coldplay frontman father Chris Martin. Her late father Bruce had also told Gwyneth that young fame had turned her into a bit of a 'brat'. Afterwards, a source close to Paltrow told DailyMail.com that her daughter is a 'girls' girl' not a 'mean girl'.

Love Island's Belle Hassan has revealed her support for the Flat Earth conspiracy theory. In an unseen clip, shared by Love Island's TikTok account, Belle asked fellow islander Ciaran Davies: 'Is the Earth flat or round?' You can explain this to Flat Earthers using the simple analogy of a magnet. Flat Earthers believe that the world must be flat to prevent people in the Southern Hemisphere from being 'upside down'. This way, Flat Earthers and other conspiracy theorists are able to figure out their misunderstandings for themselves.

Wayne Rooney makes feelings clear on Luis Enrique taking Man Utd job from Michael CarrickThe Manchester United legend has made his feelings clear on Michael Carrick's future at the club, having impressed in his interim spell in chargeView 2 Images Wayne Rooney has made his feelings clear on Luis Enrique and Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United. (Image: The Overlap)Wayne Rooney believes Champions League-winning boss Luis Enrique should NOT be given the Manchester United job and wants to see Michael Carrick stay on. The England international has been impressive since returning to the team, with Rooney praising Carrick for that reconnection. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Whether people say that’s right or wrong, and immediately, what we’ve seen is this connection come back together, which Man United was known for.

X came under scrutiny after its AI chatbot Grok was used to digitally undress images of people, including children. Photograph: Alamy/PAThe State’s data privacy watchdog has opened an inquiry into social media company X over potential breaches linked to the “nudification” of images through its AI chatbot Grok. The investigation by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) follows continuing engagement between X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) and the DPC on the matter. The DPC said it had opened an inquiry into X under section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018. Last month the European Commission opened a formal investigation into X and Grok over the “nudification” feature under the Digital Services Act, which was designed to introduce guardrails and tackle illegal content published on online platforms.

A gold medal is now worth close to $2,000 (€1,690) according to its analysts – compared with just under $500 in 2018. [ Gold prices have rocketed, and when that happens it is time to worryOpens in new window ]As worries about inflation and a faltering global economy have grown over the past year, the value of gold and silver has surged. “What has changed the fundamental plumbing is ‘de-dollarisation’,” says Stephen Flood of Dublin-based gold and silver bullion dealer GoldCore. This, he says, is the reason for the headlong rush into gold and silver. Norman says “some of the froth” did come off gold in recent weeks following Trump’s walkback on Greenland.

A new scheme to provide more attractive investment options to households is an idea worth exploring. Change may be needed, though within a framework that capital taxes in Ireland generally remain relatively low. The second key issue is whether special incentivised products are needed to encourage savers to move funds into investments. There are, as Harris has said , international models which generally offer a tax advantage for putting money into investments, subject to certain limits. The banks will lose some deposits, but as they own much of the wealth management industry they will pick up business, too.

New to the market with Newmarket-based auctioneer Liam Murphy is a 30-acre holding at Killasseragh, 3km from the bustling North Cork town of Newmarket. With Boherbue village 5km away, the property has good road frontage onto the L1109 (Newmarket to Boherbue) road, with the River Owenkeale forming part of the boundary.

Australia’s hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended after results in Group B went against the Australia men’s cricket team. Consecutive defeats to Zimbabwe men’s cricket team and Sri Lanka men’s cricket team left Australia needing other results to stay alive in the tournament. Australia required Zimbabwe to lose to Ireland, but the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, handing Zimbabwe the crucial point needed to secure a top-two finish. Sri Lanka had earlier strengthened their position after a dominant victory over Australia, powered by a rapid century from Pathum Nissanka. Australia’s campaign was further affected by injuries and selection concerns, with captain Mitchell Marsh featuring only once.

Liverpool star's agent addresses Real Madrid transfer links after 'dream club' claimSpeculation over Dominik Szoboszlai's future ramped up after his manager for Hungary, Marco Rossi, claimed that the Liverpool star has always dreamed of playing for Real MadridView 2 Images Dominik Szoboszlai has been tipped to leave Liverpool (Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)The agent of Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has poured cold water on links of a move to Real Madrid. ‌Talk of summer switch to the Bernabeu intensified after Hungary manager Marco Rossi claimed that Szoboszlai has always 'dreamed' of playing for Real. Rossi's comments came after Real's Vinicius Junior revealed that he's friends with Szoboszlai and regularly messages him. The former RB Leipzig ace has two-and-a-half years left on the deal which he signed when joining Liverpool for £60million in 2023. Szoboszlai has scored on his last two appearances for Liverpool, taking him to 10 goals for the season.

Spanish media react as Marcus Rashford blow causes Barcelona huge problemsBarcelona's form has nosedived in Marcus Rashford's absenceView 3 Images Marcus Rashford has missed another Barcelona match (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)Marcus Rashford's absence was keenly felt as Barcelona suffered a 2-1 loss to local rivals Girona. Rashford, who was ruled out of last week's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg defeat to Atletico Madrid due to a knee injury, missed the La Liga encounter. ‌The injury is a setback for both the player and the club, especially as Rashford had been enjoying the best form of his loan spell. ‌Without him, Barca have struggled, suffering a 4-0 thrashing at Atletico before the unexpected loss to Girona. Missed opportunities in the first half, including Lamine Yamal striking the post from the penalty spot, proved costly.

FA Cup fourth round: Macclesfield 0 Brentford 1Macclesfield were unable to recreate the magic of last month’s FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round after a spirited contest at Moss Rose. A Bees side showing seven changes could not match the will or the skill of a Macclesfield team with a taste for giant-killing and the promise of a fifth-round trip to West Ham awaiting. Macclesfield dominated the first period, first to every ball and bristling with an intent that their more glamourous opponents could not come near. A rare break from Brentford saw Max Dearnley save well from Reiss Nelson but the half-time stalemate flattered the visitors. A moment of indecision from goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson almost let Macclesfield substitute James Gale in but moments later the decisive goal arrived.

The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed their first son, Prince George, in 2013, but in the months leading up to his birth, William and Kate were brainstorming names for the heir to the throne. But in the months leading up to Prince George’s arrival, the couple had a big decision to make: the name of their first child. As Myers writes: “Catherine had her heart set on Alexander for a boy or Alexandra (also Queen Elizabeth’s middle name) for a girl. This biography moves beyond the headlines as it explores love, resilience, and their journey together as they navigate their public duties amid this unprecedented era." William and Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, published on 26 February by Ebury, Penguin Random House, is available to pre-order now .