Declan Rice warned Arsenal team‑mate is in the race for the Ballon d'OrAnders Limpar believes Declan Rice is leading a two-horse race with Arsenal team-mate for the Ballon d'Or if the Gunners win everything this seasonView 2 Images Declan Rice is a Ballon d’Or contender (Image: James Marsh/Shutterstock)Former Premier League midfielder Anders Limpar reckons Declan Rice is locked in a two-horse race with Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes for the Ballon d'Or this season. ‌Speaking to Fruity King, the former Gunner Limpar explained: "The Ballon d'Or will be between two Arsenal players this year - Declan Rice, who is the engine, and Gabriel. "But up to this point, it is Declan Rice. ‌View 2 Images Rice told he's competing with team‑mate Gabriel for the Ballon d’Or (Image: Getty Images)"You can see that they rely on him. But also you see the recent Ballon d'Or winners, what they've won during their season.

Feis Maitiú in Cork (2004)The young Jessie Buckley honed her musical and performance skills at Feis Maitiú, the hugely popular music and drama festival held every year in Fr Mathew Hall in Cork. Jessie Buckley came first, in the Irish harp under 14s, at Feis Maitiu in Cork in 2004. Fargo (2020)Buckley again gained strong reviews for her role as Oraetta Mayflower in series four of the hit US show. Buckley got rave reviews for her role as Sally Bowles, alongside Eddie Redmayne, in an adaptation of the classic musical. Both Saoirse Ronan and Ruth Negga have come close to a Best Actress accolade, nominated four times and once respectively.

The sad story of at least two girls killed during rough sex sessions at Jeffrey Epstein’s remote New Mexico ranch is closer to being told, following a massive police swoop on the 7,500 acre property. Before his suicide in 2019, the convicted pedophile reportedly openly discussed plans to use his 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch as a base to inseminate multiple women and produce his own enhanced bloodline. Epstein bought Zorro Ranch in 1993 from Bruce King, a former three-time New Mexico governor. Several lawsuits by anonymous 'Jane Doe' plaintiffs also allege sexual abuse at Zorro Ranch. Sisters Maria (left) and Annie Farmer visited Zorro Ranch in 1996 under the guise of an art commission.

The New Lion could not deliver JP McManus a Champion Hurdle success on his 75th birthday but the sport’s biggest owner still celebrated in style with a 208-1 handicap double at Cheltenham on Tuesday. That winner, trained by Jonjo and AJ O’Neill, edged out McManus’s 3-1 favourite Jagwar although any betting pain was temporary compared to an 86th festival success for Cheltenham’s most successful owner. He rode a winner of this same race for me a few years ago on Alfie Sherin (in 2012),” McManus said. “Everybody leans towards coming to Cheltenham and it means so much to so many.”Willie Mullins and Nicky Henderson attending day one of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. I can’t call him a Grade One horse, but he is definitely a Graded horse in a handicap,” Dan Skelton said.

Newcastle were one foul and one penalty kick away from everything that Eddie Howe had dreamed of. A Newcastle team pushing forward to the beat of the Gallowgate's drum. A Barcelona team in retreat far more often than maybe they had expected. But the margins are wafer thin at this elevated level of the game and Barcelona are not a team that loses very often. Barnes' shot across goal struck the post and Joelinton shovelled in the rebound only to be flagged at least two yards offside.

Photograph: IRIB via TelegramMangled missile fragments purporting to be from the deadly strikes that hit a naval base and elementary school in southern Iran on February 28th bear the markings of a US cruise missile, according to new photos. The remnants appear to be from a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile manufactured in 2014 or later. On Saturday, US president Donald Trump made the assertion that the school was hit by Iran, without offering any proof. Trevor Ball, a former US army explosive ordnance disposal technician who works with the research collective Bellingcat, also identified the components as being part of a Tomahawk missile. He has identified similar missile remnants photographed at other attack sites in Iran since the start of the Israeli-US war.

The co-founder of the Blackrock, Hermitage and Galway Clinics, James M Sheehan is one of four appellants to stall plans by Cairn Homes for 252 homes in Blackrock in south Dublin. Sheehan has lodged an appeal with An Coimúisin Pleanála against the decision of Dun LDún Laoghairedown County Council to grant permission to the 236 apartments and 16 houses proposed at Chesterfield, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Sheehan of Cross Avenue, Blackrock, contends “numerous properties will lose their privacy due to the height of the proposed apartment blocks”. In a fourth appeal, local resident Ronan O’Dwyer contends that the proposed height of the buildings is excessive. Mr Dwyer states that the requirement for new houses (socially and politically) “should not supersede entirely the requirement for good planning and development”.

I never knowingly met Frank O’Dowd, “reluctant businessman” and literary wit, late of Rathgar. Older Irish Times readers may remember O’Dowd from his many letters to the editor published in the 1970s and 80s. Which reminded me that, as a reluctant civil servant in the late 1980s, I too was in the habit of entering that contest for a period (under – God forgive me – different names). Most of Frank O’Dowd’s short stories, poems and playlets were unpublished in his lifetime. A literary labour of love, for everyone involved, the collection is available from Books Upstairs or via orpenpress.com.

Antonin Kinsky 'finished' as Ally McCoist points blame for Tottenham keeper humiliationTottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has come under fire for replacing Antonin Kinsky less than 20 minutes into the Champions League clash with Atletico MadridView 2 Images Vicario replaced Kinsky in the first half against Atletico MadridAlly McCoist criticised Igor Tudor's decision to take off Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes, with Tottenham already trailing 3-0 away to Atletico Madrid. ‌Tottenham star makes feelings clear on Arsenal tactics with brutal 'boring' dig READ MORE :Why can Conor Gallagher play for Spurs in the Champions League after missing last two games? On co‑commentary, McCoist expressed sympathy for Kinsky and directed his criticism at Tudor. ‌View 2 Images Cristian Romero comforting Antonin Kinsky"The thing is, Atletico Madrid haven't even been asked to work for their goals. The Croatian coach is still searching for his first win, and a Champions League exit looks increasingly likely despite a second‑leg tie at home next week.

It told investigators it "did not have specialist aviation expertise within the department to discharge such oversight" of the Irish Aviation Authority. The department responsible for aviation safety admitted it did not understand aviation. Three were directed at the minister: ensure the department has "sufficient specialist aviation expertise," conduct a detailed review of IAA oversight mechanisms, and periodically review in-house technical capabilities. Before the crash, the department's lack of aviation expertise was a gap in the system. The four crew members of Rescue 116 intentionally flew, at night, into a North Atlantic storm, so others might live.

A Kerry coastal house’s sense of calm washes over the three judges the moment they dock. There’s a sense of simplicity, calm and the personality of the people who live here,” says architect Hugh. The family’s red-dot “favourite” spot in their open-plan living area offers views outside and of the home. Kate is really drawn to the natural materials, neutral colours and natural light that modern and Scandi interior styling invokes. She chose a palette of white and organic hues which complements natural materials, including wood.

In Iran over a thousand people have been killed, including 168 girls in a primary school and many more injured following waves of strikes across numerous cities. Food prices are up dramatically in the last week due to the regional violence. With the world now focused on Iran, Israel will take the opportunity to deepen closures and tighten and expand movement restrictions. In conflicts, women and girls often face heightened risks of violence, displacement and economic hardship. When food prices rise, livelihoods collapse and communities are displaced, women and girls frequently bear the greatest burden.

It has compiled details of all wedding dates in Ireland over the past 15 years, and found that December steals the show, with August not far behind. The two months account for the 10 most popular wedding dates over the past decade-and-a-half. August claims the next six favourite wedding dates, dominated by the early part of the month — August 3, 4, 5, and 2 — perhaps due to the August bank holiday. The most popular months to get hitched were August, July, September, June, and October, with December further adrift in sixth. Christmas Eve and St Stephen’s Day see only four and three weddings on average respectively, while Christmas Day, unsurprisingly, records a grand total of zero weddings.

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart led the criticism of Tottenham boss Igor Tudor after he blanked Antonin Kinsky having substituted him just 15 minutes into his nightmare Champions League debut. A number of Spurs players, including Palhinha and Conor Gallagher, raced to console him after a nightmare Champions League debut as Tudor ignored his man. They are saying, "don't worry we are here for you". Former midfielder Steve McManaman, meanwhile, added: 'He is 22, been at Spurs for a year, getting paid Champions League wages. We all understand what happened and the mistakes, but it wasn't about that, it was about being a figure to say, "don't worry about it".

Lamine Yamal breaks Newcastle hearts but Barcelona tie in the balance - 5 talking pointsNEWCASTLE 1-1 BARCELONA: The Premier League outfit thought they'd had the dream night when Harvey Barnes scored late on, but Lamine Yamal converted a stoppage time penaltyView 4 Images Lamine Yamal's late penalty silenced St James' Park and saw Barcelona level the tieNewcastle's dream night was thwarted by a stoppage time penalty as Barcelona rescued a draw courtesy of Lamine Yamal's penalty - which cancelled out Harvey Barnes' late goal in the first-leg of the Champions League clash. Newcastle were unlucky not to go in at half-time leading, but for all their promising attacking positions they did little to force Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into serious action. They only needed to hold on for less than 10 minutes but failed to do so - and the advantage they thought they'd gained from Barnes late goal was cancelled out. Barcelona pressed for an equaliser and were presented with the perfect opportunity with the clock beyond the four allocated minutes of stoppage time. That may well prove their best shot at securing a memorable night in Barcelona next week.