Stephen Daly has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the North Cork Creameries Co-operative. Mr Daly has worked in dairy operations and commercial roles at the co-operative for the past 13 years. The chairman of North Cork Creameries, Thomas O’Donoghue, acknowledged the contribution made by Mr Cronin, noting that his work has provided the Board with a detailed assessment of all business matters. “The Board is guided by the long-term interests of the co-operative’s members and milk suppliers, our employees, customers and the wider community that the co-operative has served for generations. Mr O’Donoghue expressed appreciation to neighbouring co-ops for their solidarity and support, and to milk suppliers and employees, as North Cork Creameries continues to assess operational matters and options for milk processing.

A legal fight between Roman Abramovich and the UK Government over money raised from his sale of Chelsea could be affected by a Jersey investigation into whether the money constituted “proceeds of crime”. That investigation, the accounts stated, could include proceeds from the sale of the club. The Jersey investigation could have an impact, though, on the ongoing legal battle between Abramovich and the UK Government over how the money raised from the 2022 sale - currently frozen in a UK account - is used. According to reports in multiple media outlets, Abramovich’s legal team has insisted that the money is his to allocate as he sees fit. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said in response to the Abramovich letter: “This money was promised to Ukraine over three years ago.

The Health Information and Quality Authority reviewed health services in the midwest at the request of Government. Chronic overcrowding and a series of tragic deaths of patients means University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is seldom out of the public eye. That left the midwest – which has a population of just over 500,000 – with only one model four hospital. To cater for that demand, it has one model four hospital, four model three hospitals and two model two hospitals. But this does not solve all of the woes of the health services in the region.

Many of Iran’s missile launch sites ‘have still not been located by US forces’US forces have been unable to locate all of Iran’s missile launch sites, ­officials have admitted. Some officials have suggested that Mr Trump and his advisers misjudged how Iran would respond. US officials told Axios that snubbing the proposal was one of the biggest tactical miscalculations by the Trump administration. The US news website reported that during a White House meeting in August, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky offered Mr Trump low-cost interceptor drones. The waterway had been effectively closed for tankers since the Iran war began when the post was published, causing chaos for global oil markets.

John Wyer, chef and co-owner of Forest Avenue, which won its first Michelin star last month. A three-course lunch at €55, a tasting menu at €75 for lunch, rising to €95 in the evening with a few additional flourishes. I opt for the tasting menu. Photograph: Bryan O'BrienThe interior of Forest Avenue. The tasting menu flows rather than overwhelms, portions and pacing are carefully judged.

Until this is as near to 100% as is possible, then the result from any proposed system is open to challenge. Not taking part wouldn’t be an option, and would be subject to a penalty such as a fine. The usual suspects would see this is an attack on their human rights, their civil liberties, or some other concocted nonsense. If compulsory voting were enacted then the FPTP system is perfectly adequate, as the winner could justifiably point to a true majority from the electorate. As reported in the most recent Scottish Government Scottish House Condition Survey in 2024, around 142,000 households rely on oil as their primary heating fuel.

For many readers, the Moriarty Tribunal is a phenomenon from a nostalgia show like Reeling In The Years, destined to be associated forever with brief news clips of suited gents slipping into the lobby of an office building. This week, the Moriarty Tribunal was in the news all over again, however, when Independent TD Michael Lowry said the Director of Public Prosecutions had opted not to bring charges against him from the findings of that tribunal. For those in need of a refresher course, the tribunal was originally established in 1997 to examine payments made to former taoiseach Charles Haughey and to Mr Lowry. .”Readers may have little or no interest in the operation of the Moriarty Tribunal, but one of Mr Lowry’s assertions is worth considering. Questions arise here about the basic efficacy of the tribunal system and the processes of the gardaí which need to be answered.

With spring at last in the air, it seems more people are keeping wildlife in mind by opting for eco-friendly and organic products, where possible, rather than having just ornamental plants in their gardens. With the large-scale disappearance of wildflower meadows - once speckled with the likes of dandelion, clover, daisies, and cowslips all providing food for pollinators - we’re also urged to consider using native plants. The popular Hare’s Corner project, started by the Burrenbeo Trust, in County Clare, has been extended to nine other counties since January. The popular Hare’s Corner project, started by the Burrenbeo Trust, in Co Clare, has been extended to nine other counties since January. The Burrenbeo team, meanwhile, has been travelling around the country delivering 80,000 native trees to participants who are creating over 1,500 new woodland and hedgerow habitats.

The government “will act” against home heating oil companies that “hike their prices without justification”, British prime minister Keir Starmer has said in advance of a visit to Northern Ireland. On average, 900 litres of home heating oil cost £536.72 (€622.11) on February 26th, but had risen to £948.41 (€1,099.30) by March 5th. Northern Ireland has been the most exposed region in the UK and Ireland to the rising price of home heating oil. MPs from Northern Ireland met British treasury minister Lord Spencer Livermore on Wednesday amid calls for London to provide financial support following the sharp price increase. The Competition and Markets Authority has been asked by the British government to look “urgently” at complaints of price gouging by some home heating oil companies.

A pro-settlement sign put up by Israeli settlers on the side of a road near Nablus City reads in Hebrew: 'Welcome to northern Samaria. Palestinians in remote West Bank villages say the roadblocks have left them increasingly exposed to settler violence. The Israeli military said they do not prevent medical teams from treating wounded civilians and it enables freedom of movement for medical teams in the West Bank. The Israeli military said an investigation had been launched into the incident and that it condemned “violence of ⁠any kind”. Most of the world considers Israel’s settlement activity in the West Bank illegal under international law relating to military occupations.

Heimir Hallgrímsson is planning to hold a training camp without any Premier League players in mid-May should the Republic of Ireland qualify for the World Cup this summer. Thirteen of the 25-man squad named for last November’s qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary were players from Championship clubs in the English second tier. Ideally, the FAI will secure two friendlies against teams that have also qualified for the World Cup during a 10-day camp that will not include players from Premier League clubs. Hallgrímsson is keen to name an expanded panel in May where players have an opportunity to force their way into a potential 23-man World Cup squad before Fifa’s May 30th deadline. Ireland’s training camp and hotel in the US have been provisionally reserved in Fort Worth, Texas.

Liverpool news: Arne Slot sent sack reality check and Tottenham drop hint before Reds clashLiverpool have been left reeling once again following their 14th defeat of the 2025/26 campaignView 3 Images Arne Slot witnessed his Liverpool side lose their 14th game of the season (Image: Burak Kara - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)With each Liverpool defeat, Arne Slot's case for continuing in his role becomes weaker. ‌Arne Slot's reality checkView 3 Images Arne Slot remains under intense pressure in his position (Image: Burak Kara/UEFA via Getty Images)Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday marked the Reds' 14th defeat of the season across all competitions. ‌Trent Alexander-Arnold hits new Real Madrid low as private transfer feelings emerge READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"I think the performances from Liverpool this season are a big worry for the manager," Carragher said. ‌"Do I think another manager could come in straight away, or any manager, say you give him that squad?

An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings. The February 28th strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh primary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the US military, which was conducting strikes on an adjacent Iranian base of which the school building was formerly a part, the preliminary investigation found. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children. Officials briefed on the inquiry said the building was not always used as a school, though it is not clear precisely when the school opened on the site. Trump’s attempts to sidestep the blame have already complicated the military inquiry into the strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, leaving officials who have reviewed the findings showing U.S. culpability expressing unease.

Sir Keir is to travel to Cork on Thursday afternoon for a summit of senior British and Irish ministers. At the Liverpool summit, Sir Keir and Mr Martin launched a programme of cooperation for the period up until 2030, covering trade, energy, maritime security, emergency planning and cultural connections. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Peter Byrne/PAAt the Cork summit, Mr Martin and Sir Keir are to focus on greater cooperation across areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, skills and innovation. Sir Keir will travel to Cork after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. Ahead of the summit, Mr Martin said he was “delighted” to welcome Sir Keir and British ministers to his home county of Cork.

Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has slashed more than 1,600 jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce. Cannon-Brookes said AI had impacted 'the mix of skills we need' and 'the number of roles required in certain areas'. As his company faces growing market pressure, Cannon-Brookes is also navigating a complex divorce from his ex-wife Annie after they split in July 2023. Beyond Atlassian shares, the couple's reported asset pool totals about $10bn, including a property portfolio valued at roughly $360million. Others think software is dead,' Cannon-Brookes told shareholders.