Now, one year later to the day, that same US president has unleashed an unwarranted and unlawful war against Iran. The bombing of a girls’ primary school killing almost 200 young people demonstrates that international humanitarian law means nothing and offers no protection. The billions of dollars spent on weaponry that promise pinpoint precision are a wasteful disgrace in the wake of this atrocity. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, is determined to go to the White House for the ceremonial St Patrick’s Day event. It appears that political survival and appeasement of a bully is the modus operandi of the head of the Irish Government.

It comes as little surprise that new analysis from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) concludes that Ireland is behind target in reducing emissions from households. This is in line with other areas where emissions targets are also not being met, notably transport. One is encouraging some households to switch from home heating oil to natural gas or even liquefied natural gas (LNG), which are less polluting. A third is increasing the use of ways to align demand better with renewable supply and greater use of “smart” controls. The underlying message is that cutting household emissions is moving too slowly and more needs to be done.

A pair of masked men were caught on a family's Ring doorbell as they tried to break into their home in the early hours last week. The 42-year-old said when his wife opened the Ring app they saw one of the men covering the camera and he immediately ran downstairs to confront the pair. After the doorbell chimed and Mr Parmar's light was turned on upstairs, the men ran off but not before they broke through the door. The Ring camera footage shows Mr Parmar coming through the door and shouting seconds after the pair left, while appearing to wield a baseball bat. Mr Parmar and his family have lived in West Wickham for six years - he said nothing like this had happened before and burglaries and break-ins were 'not common in the area'.

The agency has been tracking the Van Allen Probe A and predicts it will reenter the atmosphere at around 7.45pm ET, though the exact timing could vary by up to 24 hours. 'The Van Allen Probes A and B launched on August 30, 2012, and gathered unprecedented data on Earth’s two permanent radiation belts, named for scientist James Van Allen, for almost seven years,' NASA shared in a press release. 'Data from NASA’s Van Allen Probes mission still plays an important role in understanding space weather and its effects,' said NASA. 'By observing these dynamic regions, the Van Allen Probes contributed to improving forecasts of space weather events and their potential consequences.' Van Allen Probe B is not expected to re-enter before 2030.

The number of people with health insurance has gone up despite a recent spate of price rises. The average adult premium is now €1,902, according to the regulator, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA). HIA executives said the private health insurance market is exhibiting what it describes as continued steady growth. At the end of last December some 2.55 million people in Ireland held private health insurance. It was a rise of 1.2pc year‑on‑year, despite an average price increase of 9pc through the course of the year.

Family-run Edinburgh ice cream shop crowned best in the UK in national awards'We're absolutely thrilled''This motivates us to keep innovating and creating flavours' (Image: Google Maps)An Edinburgh ice cream shop has been crowned as the best in the UK. Oscar's Gelato in Portobello was the big winner at the Golden Scoop Awards, which were held on March 5. ‌The Golden Scoop Awards have a history dating back eight decades and are hosted by the Ice Cream Alliance, the UK and Ireland's only trade body focused on the growth and success of the ice cream industry. The post read: "We're incredibly proud to announce that Oscar's Gelato has been crowned National Champion at the Golden Scoop Awards 2026! A special thank you to the @icecreamuk for organising the Golden Scoop Awards and recognising excellence across the ice cream industry.

A police staff member has been spared jail after being caught with nearly 500 child sex abuse images. Phil Joseph, 28, from Heathfield, East Sussex, was in possession of some 421 indecent images of children upon his arrest in September 2024. Joseph was charged with one count of distributing indecent images of children and three counts of possessing indecent images of children. But the former police staff member was spared jail when he appeared at Hove Trial Centre for sentencing on February 10. Joseph came to the attention of Sussex Police for suspicious online activity, with searches of his devices eventually revealing his cache of images.

The Auld Shebeen Moate is reopening on Friday, March 13Iconic Moate venue to reopen on FridayThe Auld Shebeen Moate is to reopen on Friday, March 13. The iconic Midlands pub, now under new ownership, will open its doors at 12pm. The reopening will mark a new chapter in the life of a business which has been a mainstay in Moate for almost 300 years. Fran said he and his business partner have put "the best of the best" into the Auld Shebeen. The Auld Shebeen also has eight double rooms which have been "continually rented out since October" and the owner said the venue can be booked in its entirety for special occasions.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has added a new emergency tender fire appliance to its fleet. The €350,000 vehicle will be based permanently at Ennis Fire Station and will respond to major incidents across the county. The appliance was fully funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under its Fire Appliance Procurement Programme. The €600,000 project includes design consultancy, architectural and engineering services, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering and project management consultancy. Clare County Council also plans to increase the number of appliance bays to six at the new station.

Glazer family in £223million boost as Man Utd owners continue to see wealth soarThe Glazer family, who have owned Manchester United since 2005, have been handed a massive financial boostView 2 Images The Glazers just keep getting richer (Image: PA)Manchester United's owners the Glazer family have seen their fortune further increase in the last year. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! ‌View 2 Images United supporters have campaigned against the Glazer family for years (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is also featured, with a reported net worth of $22.2bn (£16.5bn). Although the Glazers' wealth each stands at a comparatively low $2bn, the pressure from the stands is unlikely to subside. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Rovers boss O'Neill is also manager of the Northern Ireland national team of who Oxford have four current Green and White Army players in their ranks. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill during a press conference (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)"Michael will have a big know-how about a lot of our players and I’m sure he’ll be using that to the best advantage that he can. "They look really well-organised, really diligent in their defensive shape. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)The Northern Irish contingent in OX4 consists of Ciaron Brown, Brodie Spencer, Jamie McDonnell, and Jamie Donley, with all but McDonnell having played for the senior national team under O'Neill. The club and city now has a restored sense of belief going into the last couple of months of the season.

Her new book, Dopamine Kids, promises to wean families from two modern scourges: screens and ultraprocessed foods. Ancient wayI discovered Hunt, Gather, Parent when my daughter was an infant; Doucleff’s candour and humility spoke to me. She also believes talking too much makes words less valuable, which is one reason kids don’t listen.) As for what we eat, Doucleff calls ultraprocessed food “pood”, a portmanteau, coined by Rosy, of “food” and “poo”. “This is a myth in our society: that ultraprocessed foods are cheaper,” Doucleff said.

The total number of settlements published on the latest Revenue list was 25Eight company directors, four landlords, an e-scooter entrepreneur, a crypto currency investor and a former undertaker made tax settlements with Revenue totalling €7.9 million in the final three months of last year. Dublin-based manufacturer and installer of air-conditioning systems Air Force H & V Limited made the largest settlement on the Revenue’s latest tax defaulters’ list. A total of 25 settlements with a combined value of €7.9 million were included on the latest list. Anthony McMahon, a former undertaker, with an address in Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, meanwhile, made a settlement of €272,594 relating to income tax. In a statement accompanying the latest list, Revenue noted that the published settlements reflect only a portion of all Revenue compliance interventions.

Dictionary entries for the word 'wool' must be urgently updated to include plant–based alternatives, woke scientists say. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) argues that wool derived from linen, hemp and bamboo has existed for centuries. 'Adding plant wool to the Oxford Dictionary would recognise a simple truth: wool doesn't need to be taken from suffering animals. In contrast, hemp – a plant wool used for thousands of years to make clothing – is ranked as a 'Class A' material, PETA said. Please add "plant wool" to the Oxford English Dictionary to reflect that we need not steal from animals; we can instead work with nature to grow wool.'

Munster hooker Niall Scannell will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2025/26 season. Scannell is Munster’s most-capped hooker of all-time and one of just 17 players to have made 200 or more appearances for the province. I’m honoured to have been able to play my whole professional career with my home club, with some of my best friends, my brother and my cousin (Jack O'Sullivan). "It’s only because of her unwavering love, support and sacrifices that I could have made my career possible. “I am excited to discover what the next chapter holds but for now it’s back to work and finish this season strong.”MUNSTER BROTHERS: Rory and Niall Scannell.