Ivan Yates’s role as a co-presenter of the popular Path to Power podcast with Today FM broadcaster Matt Cooper has been ended “with immediate effect” after it emerged he had coached Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin during the recent presidential race. The former Fine Gael minister became a prominent figure in the campaign after he said that Fine Gael “should smear the bejaysus” out of Independent candidate Catherine Connolly. However, his undeclared involvement with Fianna Fáil caused difficulties for the creators of the Path to Power podcast, Today FM broadcaster Matt Cooper and NK Productions, owned by agent Noel Kelly. The former Fine Gael minister’s unwanted “bejaysus” advice to Fine Gael, his former political party, was seized upon by the Connolly campaign, even though he had no role in the Fine Gael campaign. Mr Yates has been contacted for comment.

A doctor from Gaza fears she will lose her place on a Master’s course at University College Cork because she cannot secure a visa to come to Ireland. Ms Mansour said UCC “kindly” allowed her to delay her arrival to date, but she fears she will lose her place if the visa is not granted imminently. “I was forced to do that to continue and pursue my academic degree,” Ms Mansour said. The doctor, who did not wish to be named, said Ms Mansour “will not be a burden on the State”. The consultant said she believes there had been “a breakdown of communication somewhere” as Ms Mansour has provided as many documents as possible.

This ghostly creature landed on my window earlier this month. They usually fly in July and August, but occasionally they have a second generation that flies in October. Photograph: E. HandThe birch trees in the local park have these large nest-like structures in the branches. Patricia Mc GoldrickIt is indeed a spider – a large four-spotted orbweb spider, Araneus quadratus. [ Two dragonflies tied up in afternoon delight in CorkOpens in new window ]Bat droppings on the windowsill of a house in Kilcornan, Co Limerick.

Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil, Max von Sydow as Fr Merrin and Jason Miller as Fr Karras in The Exorcist. Photograph: Silver Screen CollectionMemories of The Exorcist still possess the imagination and autumn pattern of Washington DC’s Georgetown University set more than 50 years on. And when the students don their Halloween Night gothic costumes, they have a timeless set in Healy Hall and the famous “Exorcist Steps as Insta” props. And Georgetown can claim a central role in a film which, upon its release in 1973, caused a genuine sensation across the United States. In that sense, the supernatural power which The Exorcist held over the United States of 50 years ago reflects a kind of collective naivety and the central role of religion then in everyday life.

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President-elect Catherine Connolly must consider what her presidency will be and how the political programme which expresses it will be structured. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/ Getty ImagesAfter the count was concluded a week ago, Catherine Connolly and her team went to a private room allocated to them in Dublin Castle. Meanwhile, many audiences are theorising on this very question – looking for clues on what the Connolly presidency will look like. President-elect Catherine Connolly will likely look for people within the President’s Establishment who have Irish, it is understood. [ How is Catherine Connolly likely to approach foreign policy as president?Opens in new window ]First Minister Michelle O’Neill – who is, of course, not a head of state – may be among Catherine Connolly's first phone calls as president.

That, in essence, is Tesla’s pitch as shareholders prepare to vote on Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay deal. “WE STAND WITH ELON,” declares @TeslaBoomerMama, a self-described “fangirl of Elon” and retail shareholder with over 200,000 followers on X. Musk already owns almost $200 billion in Tesla stock. [ Tesla chairwoman warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay dealOpens in new window ]The board has warned that if the package is rejected, Elon Musk might quit or lose interest. [ Picasso’s vertical paintings, Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package, and the art of stock valuationOpens in new window ]

Destruction caused by Russian attacks against a DTEK power station in March 2024. “If 150-200 drones was a massive attack last year, now it can be 400 or 600 or even 800 in one night. “The aim is to overload Ukraine’s air defence system. However, the aim remains the same: to cripple Ukraine’s energy system and so weaken the country economically and militarily; and to break people’s spirit. They want to destroy regular Ukrainian life – and we are doing everything humanly possible to stop them.”

“I grew up believing I was unlovable, that I wasn’t attractive, or worthy. It was only when attending a culinary course that she decided, “I’m going to fake it, I’m going to pretend I am the most comfortable person in the world.” Slowly, things started to change. I’m disabled when it’s convenient to people who want me to be a hero.” When is it not convenient? Give them the chance to be independent, but also when we do ask for help, then help us.”I know I’m going to be okay. “I know I’m going to be okay.

President-elect Catherine Connolly wants Irish to become the working language of Áras an Uachtaráin once she takes office. Ms Connolly, a gaeilgeoir for whom the Irish language was a core part of her campaign offering, will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 11th, at Dublin Castle. During the campaign, Ms Connolly referred to the Irish language as “a gift”, telling The Journal podcast that it is a “completely different view of the world”. A campaign team source said that it was not the case that everyone would have to have Irish to work in the Áras. Asked if she would make proficiency in Irish a requirement for her new staff, Ms Connolly said: “I will.

Few could have appreciated the scale of the history more than Rob Kearney. And it felt at the time there wasn’t too many people fighting my corner!”New Zealand's Julian Savea is tackled by Ireland’s Jared Payne and Rob Kearney at Soldier Field, Chicago, in 2016. Ireland's Rob Kearney and Tadhg Furlong celebrate after beating New Zealand for the first time in 2016. I couldn’t even finish my second bottle of beer and I went to bed.”A fortnight later, helped by weak officiating by Jaco Peyper and his team, the All Blacks exacted a spiteful revenge. And we always said that the All Blacks never respected us until we won as a team, as a rugby nation.

Jimmy O'Brien and Jack Crowley during an Ireland training session in Chicago ahead of the game against the All Blacks. Ireland are playing New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago in the first of the autumn internationals that also sees them play Japan, Australia and South Africa this month. Ireland had a large contingent on the successful Lions tour of Australia, including the head coach Andy Farrell, while those who did not make it played for an Ireland team coached by Paul O’Connell, who comfortably beat Georgia and Portugal. The upcoming internationals are important for the rugby world rankings as it is the last chance to get points before the seeding for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand team to play Ireland:Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Ethan De Groot, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell; Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland; Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Peter Lakai.

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett says his treatment for throat cancer has been “successful” and the disease had been “eliminated”. Mr Boyd Barrett said on Friday he had undergone a scan in the past week that confirmed his treatment for throat cancer had been a success. Mr Boyd Barrett stepped back from work in April to undergo treatment after revealing he had been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mr Boyd Barrett said he noticed a lump on his neck during last year’s general election campaign and had it investigated before Christmas. [ Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It is going to be very difficult to eat.

26 October 2025; Ava Crean of Back 2 Boston Running Club A.C., Limerick, crosses the finish line to win the women's national title at the 2025 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. This marks the 44th edition of the race with thousands of participants from international athletes, club runners, wheelchair-assisted participants, charity runners, and first-time marathon participants taking on the 26.2-mile challenge. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

International Preview: Ireland v New Zealand,Soldier Field, Chicago, Saturday, 8.10pm,Live on Virgin Media TV and TNT SportsThe Rematch indeed. Photograph: InphoHaving won none of the first 28 meetings between the countries, Ireland have since won five from 10. The All Blacks players have been repeating the mantra of rewriting history, that is, 2016 here. With Beauden Barrett back at the outhalf helm, and world-class players such as Ardie Savea and Will Jordan, they assuredly can beat anybody. Both teams are full of world-class players and professionals that are well able to rock up on a day and put out their best performance.