Search for 20-year-old Limerick man stood down after body recovered
The search for missing Limerick man Jack Boddy has been stood down following the discovered of a body. A search had been underway in the Lahinch area of Clare since early Monday morning, March 16, after he was reported missing. The 20-year-old was a well-known member of the Clare under 20s football management team, working as the squad's strength and conditioning coach.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 17:13 UTC
Proud to be Irish: Aidan Gillen, Joe O’Connor and more on their cultural treasures
Joseph O’Connor’s novel The Ghosts of Rome won Book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025. As well as being very well received by the Irish music press, Achieving Vagueness was nominated for the Choice Music Prize for album of the year. Not only was Lord Dunsany, aka Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, Mary Lavin’s mentor; he was also an actual lord, the 18th baron Dunsany, and the author of more than 90 books. He was going by the name Lord Dunsany, after all, and when he tried to help during the Easter Rising it was for the wrong side. Still, it feels about time we remember Lord Dunsany.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 17:11 UTC
Micky van de Ven's fury at 'biggest nonsense' after reports he's 'sauntering around saying he doesn't care about Spurs and is moving to Barcelona'
Micky van de Ven has blasted 'nonsense' claims some Tottenham players 'don't care' and called for fans to trust that the squad are united in their efforts to avoid relegation. Van de Ven revealed the Tottenham squad had reacted with surprise to the claim, labelling it the 'biggest nonsense'. A fan podcast later claimed the Dutchman is 'sauntering around saying he doesn't care about Spurs and is moving to Barcelona'. 'It is just nonsense, things that are being brought out. Van de Ven revealed he had been cheering from home after seeing Richarlison score their 90th-minute equaliser against Liverpool on Sunday, with the 1-1 draw snapping a run of six consecutive defeats.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 16:56 UTC
Tom O’Sullivan: ‘I actually felt her with us that day, especially in the last five minutes...Maybe she was out there’
Tom O'Sullivan has said his AIB All-Ireland club football final tour de force was inspired by the memory of his grandmother Maura Murphy, who died on the weekend that they beat St Brigid's in a epic contest in January. O'Sullivan's performances for Dingle earned him the AIB club footballer of the year award with his closing five minutes of the final, when he scored two points and then set up the winner for Mikey Geaney, among the best from any individual in Croke Park.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 16:49 UTC
Taoiseach defends UK’s Keir Starmer as an ‘earnest, sound person’ to Trump in Oval Office meeting
Mr Trump said the UK-US relationship was "always the best" until "Keir came along". He told reporters in the Oval Office that he likes the prime minister, but that Mr Starmer has not been sufficiently helpful in Iran. On whether he has confidence in Mr Starmer, he said that is a question "for the people of the UK". He said "windmills which don't work" are "destroying" the Scottish hills and the landscapes of the UK. "These foolish countries which are buying windmills... we are trying to have no windmills built in the United States (during my term)," he said, claiming they are "unsightly" and "kill the birds".
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 16:46 UTC
Revealed: How to pour the perfect pint of Guinness this St Patrick's Day, according to science
A cool, refreshing pint of Guinness is a traditional and delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Now, scientists have revealed the exact method for pouring the perfect pint of stout. 'I think there’s plenty of room either way to get a nice–looking pint of Guinness with good “mouthfeel” from the foam head.' A cool, refreshing pint of Guinness is a traditional and delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. First, hold the glass at a 45–degree angle and place the tap nozzle close to the glass, aiming at the edge of the golden harp on a traditional Guinness glass.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 16:46 UTC
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day celebrated from the island of Ireland to the US
In Belfast, the streets were filled with crowds who turned out in the sunshine to watch the floats. A masked woman watches the parade in Belfast (Mark Marlow/PA)(Mark Marlow/PA)(Mark Marlow/PA)(Mark Marlow/PA)(Mark Marlow/PA)A band plays in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin (Evan Treacy/PA)A performer in the Dublin parade (Evan Treacy/PA)(Evan Treacy/PA)(Evan Treacy/PA)(Evan Treacy/PA)Irish premier Micheal Martin, who will meet US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office later on Tuesday, emphasised the depth of the link between Ireland and the US during engagements in Philadelphia and Washington DC. Taoiseach Micheal Martin and his wife Mary O’Shea are greeted by US vice president JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance before a breakfast at the Naval Observatory, his residence in Washington DC (Niall Carson/PA)US vice president JD Vance (left) and Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Niall Carson/PA)A note written by Taoiseach Micheal Martin in the guest book at the Naval Observatory (Niall Carson/PA)JD Vance shows off a pair of shamrock-patterned socks (Niall Carson/PA)US vice president JD Vance (right) and Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Niall Carson/PA)Meanwhile the Princess of Wales, in her role as Colonel of the Regiment, visited 1st Battalion Irish Guards for their St Patrick’s Day parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire. The Princess of Wales (Andrew Matthews/PA)The Princess of Wales presents Irish wolf hound Turlough Mor’ (aka Seamus) the regimental mascot, with a sprig of shamrock (Andrew Matthews/PA)Kate handed out shamrock (Andrew Matthews/PA)The Princess of Wales with members of the regiment (Andrew Matthews/PA)(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Source:The Herald
March 17, 2026 16:41 UTC
Your letters: Those who can afford to retrofit can also afford to overheat their homes
Simply put, those who can afford to retrofit are in the same cohort of society as those who can afford to overheat their homes once retrofitted. T-shirts and shorts being worn in January indoors is no longer reserved for tropical climates for those who can afford it. Otherwise the divide between those who can afford this comfort and convenience and those who cannot will continue to increase. At that point we should all be equally able to wear T-shirts and shorts in January no matter what the weather outside. I can now understand why heat pumps and solar panels are found in more affluent areas.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 16:32 UTC
Pres Athenry undone by strong St. Kieran's finish
PHOTO: PAUL PHELAN | SPORTSFILEPres Athenry undone by strong St. Kieran's finishALL-IRELAND POST PRIMARY SENIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALSt. Kieran's 3-19Pres Athenry 2-16At Croke ParkDRIVING finishes have been the main calling card of St. Kieran's in this season's All-Ireland Post Primary Senior A Hurling Championship and the Kilkenny nursery once again powered home to deny Pres Athenry a first-ever Croke Cup at GAA headquarters. Cian Hannon rifled home his third goal in four matches for Pres Athenry. Fionn Mahony was the chief source of points for St. Kieran's as Pres Athenry held a slender 1-9 to 1-8 advantage at the change of ends. PRESENTATION COLLEGE, ATHENRY: Cathal Mannion (Athenry); Éanna McDonagh (Athenry), Michael Lewis (Killimordaly), Ronan McGlynn (Athenry); Cathal Donoghue (Clarinbridge), Robert Burke (Kilconieron), Shay Brady (Athenry); Áodhan McDonagh (Athenry), Iarlaith Leen (0-1, Craughwell); Ronan Cahalan (0-5, Killimordaly), Niall McCarthy (Athenry), Cian Hannon (1-0, Athenry); Ciarán Leen (0-6, 0-4 frees, 0-1 65, Craughwell), Anthony Poniard (0-4, Athenry), Niall Kelly (Athenry). HERALD SPORT MAN OF THE MATCH:Gearóid O'Shea (St. Kieran's, Kilkenny).
Source:The Herald
March 17, 2026 16:25 UTC
Trump's top counterterrorism official quits over Iran war with stinging attack
Trump's top counterterrorism official quits over Iran war with stinging attackJoe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, has resigned saying he cannot back Trump's war in Iran, claiming it was started due to pressure from Israel and its lobbyView 2 Images Donald Trump has been issued a huge blow after a major resignation (Image: SAUL LOEB, AFP via Getty Images)Donald Trump's leading counterterrorism official abruptly resigned today, delivering a scathing critique of the US President's conflict in Iran. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, announced his resignation, stating he "cannot in good conscience" support the administration's war in the Middle East, asserting that Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation." In a social media post, he declared: "It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby." His departure will likely be interpreted as evidence of fractures within Trump's MAGA base, with numerous high-profile right-wing figures strongly condemning Trump's bombing of Iran. Democrats scrutinised Kent for his involvement in a group chat on Signal utilised by Trump's national security team to discuss sensitive military strategies.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 16:15 UTC
Gloucester Rugby confirm new contract for England A international
Gloucester Rugby confirm new contract for England A internationalCiaran Knight was understood to have been a target of a number of rival clubsView Image Ciaran Knight of Gloucester Rugby in action against Hartpury University in the Premiership Rugby Cup. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that homegrown prop Ciaran Knight has signed a contract extension with the Gallagher PREM club, having fought off competition from a number of local rivals. Comfortable on both sides of the scrum, Knight’s versatility and consistent performances have been key assets for Gloucester. Gloucester head coach George Skivington said: “Knighter is a local lad from a strong rugby family, and he understands exactly what it means to represent Gloucester Rugby. “This season hasn’t gone the way we wanted, but I’m determined to finish strongly and build momentum heading into 2026/27.”
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 16:03 UTC
Trump tells Taoiseach he's ‘going to try’ attend Doonbeg for Irish Open in Oval Office meeting
The Vice President said last year his friend Colin had encouraged him to wear socks that would honour Mr Martin. In his speech, Mr Vance described Mr Collison as "one of the great entrepreneurs in the United States today". Mr Martin also gifted Mr Vance a special edition of Ulysses. Mr Martin gave a speech before a breakfast meeting with Mr Vance at his official residence in Washington DC. Following the meeting with Mr Vance, the Taoiseach will travel to the White House for a bilateral with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 16:02 UTC
Crowds in cities and towns across island of Ireland enjoy St Patrick’s Day
Performers taking in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. Performers taking in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin (Evan Treacy/PA)Anna May said it was her first St Patrick’s Day parade, while Primrose, who is an Irish citizen, has been to many. Rian and Kelly, from Baldoyle, attending the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin (PA)Karal and Karen Van Brakel from Holland said they had planned to be in Dublin for a holiday, and did not realise it was St Patrick’s Day. They said Irish people were the reason St Patrick’s Day was so popular. Performers taking in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
Source:The Herald
March 17, 2026 16:02 UTC
‘The Irish position has always been to resolve conflict’ – Taoiseach tells Trump in Oval Office meeting
The Vice President said last year his friend Colin had encouraged him to wear socks that would honour Mr Martin. In his speech, Mr Vance described Mr Collison as "one of the great entrepreneurs in the United States today". Mr Martin also gifted Mr Vance a special edition of Ulysses. Mr Martin gave a speech before a breakfast meeting with Mr Vance at his official residence in Washington DC. Following the meeting with Mr Vance, the Taoiseach will travel to the White House for a bilateral with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 15:44 UTC
Brilliant Cities Launches National Expansion With Spring 2026 Brilliant Philadelphia Opening
Brilliant Philadelphia will begin programming in the East Oak Lane neighborhood at 6830 Old York Rd., Philadelphia. As the Executive Director for Brilliant Philadelphia, I’m honored to be joining the team to lead expansion into my hometown! I have had the opportunity to see, firsthand, the impact of Brilliant Cities’ deep accountability to communities and families closest to the work. *Since beginning conversations in Philadelphia in late 2022, Brilliant Cities has connected with nearly 50 organizations and six neighborhoods. To learn more about Brilliant Cities, visit brilliantcities.org.
Source:The Herald
March 17, 2026 15:32 UTC