When it comes to losing weight, there are countless diets, methods and techniques which promise fast results. With this in mind, these are the 12 most common mistakes people make when dieting - and how to fix them. Eating too littleOne of the top dieting mistakes people make is eating too little, according to Dr Abby Hyams, chief medical officer at Medicspot. To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than you burn, which is known as creating a calorie deficit. Dr Hyams recommends aiming to eat just 300-500 calories below your maintenance level to lose weight.

It also risks hardening inequality within the workforce if remote work becomes an exclusive perk for higher-paid staff, condemning others to longer delays and wasted time. The overnight shift to remote work during the covid pandemic in 2020 was remarkable because it was largely unplanned, yet it mostly worked. Remote and hybrid working changed commuting patterns, easing peak-time congestion, cutting emissions and journey times, and relieving pressure on Ireland’s road infrastructure. A recent Dáil debate on revised legislation on remote work saw one TD miss the debate because he was stuck on the M50. If access to remote and hybrid work is allowed to harden into a perk for higher-paid roles, then inequality will be built into the working week itself.

I read a letter yesterday, from a public servant to a parent. I cannot remember the last time I was so shocked by a letter of that sort — and I’ve seen a lot of them in my time. The public servant is a manager in the provision of disability services in a certain part of Ireland. The parent is the mother of an adult daughter with an intellectual disability and a range of behavioural issues. The letter was the system’s way of saying no to the mother.

I have known Keith Wood for nearly 30 years and so it’s easy to talk about life and death long before we move on to rugby. Gordon Wood played for Munster, as well as Ireland and the Lions, before he died, aged 50, in 1982. Keith was only 10 when that first tragedy occurred but he went on to play for the same three teams as his dad. In the year after a Lions series, every player that went on that tour is wrecked [Ireland supplied 15 members of the 38-man squad]. But then you look at the performance of the players he’s picked instead and it’s been extraordinary.

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tourBy Duncan Bech, Press Association Rugby Union CorrespondentEngland centre Tommy Freeman has revealed that an intervention from his Northampton coaches helped him through a slump following the British and Irish Lions tour. I had the five weeks off, body felt good, but my mental state wasn’t in the best spot,” Freeman said. “When you go on tours and go away for a long time, when you come back, it’s almost ‘right, you’re done’. “I get ill sometimes because of the stress, and then all of a sudden it being off you and the relief. “I can’t really explain the feeling, if I’m honest, it was just a mix of ups and downs, really.

Pictured from left are Rhiannon Giddens and Ruth Negga who were conferred with the institution’s highest award at a ceremony today, Monday, in UL’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. One of Ireland’s most acclaimed actresses and a two-time Grammy Award winning artist have been awarded honorary doctorates by University of Limerick. Ruth Negga and Rhiannon Giddens were conferred with the institution’s highest award at a ceremony today in UL’s Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Rhiannon’s residency at the Irish World Academy over the past four years has enlivened our campus, shaped curricula, and supported students in profound ways. For the past four years, she has served as artist-in-residence at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.

The Australia national cricket team Super 8 qualification hopes in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are now slipping, as they depend on a complicated chain of results following their defeat to Sri Lanka. With only one group match remaining, Australia can reach a maximum of four points, meaning qualification is no longer entirely in their own hands. Australia qualification scenario for T20 World Cup 2026The first and most important step is securing a convincing victory against Oman. If Zimbabwe win even one game, they will move beyond Australia’s reachable points total, ending Australia’s chances. In such a scenario, Australia must ensure a dominant win over Oman while hoping Zimbabwe suffer a heavy defeat, improving Australia’s relative NRR position and keeping their Super 8 hopes alive.

With busy jobs, family commitments and packed schedules, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. Meanwhile, social media has embraced the castor oil trend. Some claim that applying castor oil to the abdomen - including the navel area - can help with bloating, digestion, sleep and inflammation. My go-to comes from Fushi, an Ayurveda-inspired brand offering 100 per cent pure and organic products that are freshly hand-blended in London. Their original castor oil is rich, thick and beautifully pure, and they also offer Castor Go with Frankincense - a convenient, nourishing option for skin on the go.

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather's controversial exhibition is set to take place on April 25 in the Congo, according to reports. After initially targeting a March date, it is believed Tyson and Mayweather will now collide on April 25 after organizers settled on the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa as the location. 'However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable - and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. It's going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it's signed and it's happening!' 'You already know that if I am going to do something, it's going to be big and it’s going to be legendary.

More wind and rain are on the way, with much of the country falling into warnings issued by Met Éieann. A status yellow rain warning Cork, Cavan, Monaghan, Tipperary, Waterford, and all of Leinster will be in place from 11pm for a 24-hour period. Week aheadWednesday will be wet and breezy with rain, drizzle and some sleet or snow in the northwest and on higher ground. Thursday will start mostly cloudy with some scattered showers and more persistent spells of rain, which will move northeastwards across the country. Looking into the weekend, Saturday will see more outbreaks of rain and drizzle, which will start to become patchier before it clears through the day.

The tightest margin this season has been in Division 4 (3.83) followed by Division 2 (4.08) and Division 1 (4.25). A total of 196 two-pointers have been kicked across the 48 games compared to 199 at the same point last year. A total of 57 two-pointers have been scored in Division 1’s first three rounds whereas there were 49 orange flags raised 12 months ago. A total of 54 two-pointers is reasonable but in the opening stages last year they went crazy with 81. The average number of goals per games now is 2.29 (110 goals in 48 games) compared to 2.16 last year (104 in 48).

Austria's Daniel Tschofenig after the men's large hill individual first round at the Winter Olympics on Saturday. Photo: Tom Weller/Getty ImagesAustrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig dubbed himself “extremely stupid” after being disqualified from the ongoing Winter Olympics due to oversized boots. But rules are rules.”The 23-year-old was among the medal favourites after a stellar 2024-25 World Cup campaign where he won eight events to claim the overall World Cup title and also triumphed in the prestigious Four Hills Tournament. He also won the first World Cup event of the new season and was hopeful of becoming an Olympic medallist in his first games. And, on Sunday, American ski jumper Annika Belshaw was disqualified from the women’s large hill individual event because her skis were more than one centimetre too long.

However, Hungarian superstar Dominik Szoboszlai is one Reds star who can hold his head up high. Comments from the Hungarian's national team coach and Madrid icon Vinicius Jr. have done little to dampen speculation, Mirror Football takes a closer look. Vinicius Jr. makes claimMadrid star Vinicius Jr. has said he speaks to Szoboszlai "a lot" - naming the Hungarian as one of a number of players who he is friends with. View 3 Images Vinicius Jr has opened up on his relationship with Dominik Szoboszlai (Image: Getty Images)"We met when we were younger. Szoboszlai joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £60 million back in 2023 and he is under contract at Liverpool until 2028.

More than a quarter of its pupils require the support of a special needs assistant (SNA) throughout the school day. Following a review by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), it’s set to lose two SNA positions. Scoil Barra is one of almost 200 mainstream schools to date set to see reductions in their overall number of SNA posts for the 2026/27 school year. And as mainstream schools have become more inclusive in recent years, students’ needs have naturally increased and become more complex. However, inclusion without adequate staffing is not inclusion — it's abandonment.

A recipe to remember for Pancake DayThe weeks often just fly by, as do the days, but this coming Tuesday is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Have you ever wondered why Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day are celebrated, or why they are on the same day? Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, and as Lent would represent a significant period of fasting, people would have one last rich meal before starting. Its origins may be that of a religious day, but Pancake Day is celebrated around the world by many different cultures and religions. Below is a recipe to try this Pancake Tuesday.