Hauliers have called off a planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday to allow for talks with transport minister Darragh O’Brien. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) confirmed it is suspending the protest, after discussions took place between Mr O’Brien and the association's president, Ger Hyland. A spokesperson for the IRHA said there would be a face-to-face meeting between the association and Mr O’Brien upon his return from Brazil. A spokesperson for Mr O’Brien said: “The minister recognises the concerns raised by hauliers and acknowledges the important role they play in keeping supply chains and the wider economy moving. The minister will be meeting with representatives of the IRHA next week, as they are key stakeholders in this matter.

Donald Trump has threatened to unleash 'Death, Fire and Fury' upon Iran - as he suggests the war could be nearing an end. It comes after the global price of a barrel jumped over $100 on Monday before dropping to about $90 a barrel after Trump's suggestion that "the war is very complete, pretty much". The US is "very far" ahead of the initial timeframe of four to five weeks set for the conflict, he said. Later, in a post on Truth Social, the US President said that if anything stops the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz - a key chokepoint across the world - the US will offer up a swift and merciless response. He said: "If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far.

The Government is projected to miss its renewable energy targets out to 2030, while options to close the gap are being considered. Ministers heard that while Ireland met its renewable energy targets for 2024 of 16%, the State is projected to miss its targets in both 2025 (27.6%) and 2027 (33.6%). These targets are based on the amount of renewable energy within the country’s overall energy consumption across the electricity, heat, and transport sectors. Options on the table to help make up the shortfall include an EU mechanism to contribute to the financing of renewable energy projects in other countries. This, known as the EU renewable energy financing mechanism, would see Ireland fund a project abroad and then receive credit towards the Government’s targets.

The global firm is run by Wayne's long-time agent Paul Stretford, with the plans for Kai's development now seemingly evident. ‌Announcing his arrival, a statement on Instagram said: "Delighted to announce the signing of @kairooney.10 to Triple S Sports!". "We're excited to begin working with the Manchester United forward as he continues his journey in the game. ‌Speaking via the BBC last year, he said: "He has great coaches at Manchester United, so I take a stand off approach. View 2 Images Kai Rooney has been impressing in the Manchester United academy (Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)16-year-old Rooney seems to be handling everything calmly despite the immense pressure that could weigh on his shoulders, with his Mum Coleen recently shedding light on this.

The Government is organising a second charter flight to depart Abu Dhabi later this week, to evacuate Irish citizens from the Gulf after the outbreak of war in Iran. In a post on X, foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee confirmed the flight would depart from the UAE this week. “I’m pleased to say that we are arranging a second government charter flight later this week from Abu Dhabi. It is expected to depart Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, but could be delayed given the fluid situation in the region. The first charter flight, which departed from Oman, arrived in Dublin on Saturday evening with a total of 194 passengers on board.

‘No hot water or wifi… a life away from hustle and bustle’ – meet the new caretakers of Great Blasket IslandAisling Costello and Conor Jones to leave current office jobs and will arrive on the island off Co Kerry on April 1The couple are leaving their lives in Cork city for the deserted islandSarah Slater Yesterday at 06:30A young couple are leaving their jobs and city life to become the new caretakers of the Great Blasket Island – despite having never even visited it before.

Donald Trump responds after his cruel jibe at politician over his small shoe sizeWhen Donald Trump, the US President, suggested the politician's small shoe size was likely to mean underdevelopment elsewhere, the colleague was reportedly embarrassedView 2 Images Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference on Monday (Image: Getty Images)Donald Trump has responded with an act of generosity after embarrassing a politician with a brutal jibe. ‌The US President, 79, had implied the unnamed colleague in the Oval Office his small shoe size was likely to mean underdevelopment elsewhere. Recalling the awkward moment Mr Trump embarrassed the politician, JD Vance said in a podcast: "He asks this politician, who I won't embarrass, what his shoe size is, and he says, 'seven'. The president, he kind of leans back in his chair and says, 'You know you can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size.'... My shoe size is 13."

Paul Scholes has broken his silence after his 'brutal' criticism of Man United boss Michael Carrick last week. Paul Scholes has broken his silence on his social media attack on Michael Carrick last weekScholes branded United as 'c**p' under Carrick after their 2-1 defeat by Newcastle'It was in no way intended to be offensive towards Michael,' Scholes began. Nicky Butt then gave his thoughts and appeared to defend Scholes as he added: 'Michael would never take it that way. It was just interpreted differently to the way Paul Scholes meant it to come across. 'I really don't understand the lack of support behind Michael Carrick, he's one of us and he's doing very well.

Motherhood is a tapestry of lived experience, woven with love, uncertainty, joy, and plenty of challenging moments. Both women became mothers as single parents, though under very different circumstances. Emma was 18 years old, Rachel was 38. Emma remembers fearing how her mother might react; Rachel recalls the relief of finally meeting her mother’s expectations. For Emma, motherhood demanded steel.

The women – captain Zahra Ghanbari, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Sarbali, Atefeh Ramazanzadeh and Mona Hamoudi – fled their accommodation fearing persecution after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem at the Asian Cup. Chaotic scenes followed outside the stadium when protesters surrounded the team bus, chanting for the players to be allowed to stay in Australia. The situation quickly escalated into an international diplomatic issue after US President Donald Trump intervened publicly, urging Australia to provide asylum to the players. Authorities in Australia have not confirmed whether the newly missing players are seeking asylum or whether they have been located. The anthem incident on the Gold Coast isn't the first time an Iranian national team has staged a protest about the regime that runs the country.

Most of all, if I’m being honest, that I’m surrounded by women of enormous quality. My GP said she was making an emergency referral to the only hospital in Ireland that could respond immediately. And second, to relieve me of €1,500 before admission — that was on top of my (admittedly modest) health insurance. (Actually, not just a brilliant surgeon, as I was to discover, but a guy with a brilliant team around him. I’m different now — not so much because I’ve survived a health scare, but more because I’ve learned something profound.

Met Éireann issues status yellow wind warning for three counties, while entire country under wind warning later in the week

The construction sector recorded its first expansion in activity last month since April of last year with commercial building remaining strong and the residential sector returning to growth, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) shows. The PMI said that anecdotal evidence from the survey indicated that the rise in construction activity was in response to improving demand conditions. “Construction firms continued to face sharply rising input costs, with panellists reporting higher metals prices in particular. Irish construction firms continue to be optimistic about the prospect of increasing activity levels over the coming 12 months. “Expectations of further increases in new orders supported ongoing confidence in the year-ahead outlook for construction activity.

The bulletproof vest Gerry Adams wore on his way to court in London on Monday morning suggested he wasn’t entirely sure of the welcome he might receive. They were injured in the Old Bailey bombing of 1973 and the London docklands and Manchester attacks of 1996, respectively. The case was set for 10.30am on Monday morning in the chancellor’s court – court 16 – in the RCJ on the Strand, a 10-minute walk east from Trafalgar Square towards Fleet Street. She made a valiant attempt to say the name of former IRA leader Seán Mac Stíofáin (Studd’s try was more like “Mac-stye-fin”). Craven argued there was “no credible evidence” to suggest Adams had anything to do with the Old Bailey, docklands and Manchester attacks.

Ireland's oldest department store has served area for almost 190 yearsIn an era when many consumers have been swapping shop windows for browser windows, the retail core of Athlone, and other towns, has been in a struggle to remain vibrant. This week, we talk to ROSIE BOLES, who heads up Ireland's oldest department store, right here in Athlone. Ireland’s oldest department store, Burgess of Athlone, has been a local institution for almost 190 years. Established in 1839 by 21-year-old Thomas Burgess, the store remained in the Burgess family until 1951 when Robert Boles purchased it. “While everyone else was making banana bread and sourdough, we were on the phone asking people if they’d ever thought about going into retail,” Rosie said.