Gardaí expected to launch murder inquiry after man stabbed in Cork city
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after the fatal stabbing of a man in Cork. Officers are expected to launch a murder investigation once a post mortem examination on the deceased is concluded. The man - who is aged in his 30s - died after apparently being attacked after he left his city centre apartment to go for food. Gardaí said the incident occurred on Lower John Street near Knapps Square and Devonshire Street in Cork city after 7pm on Monday evening. It is the second stabbing in Cork city in the space of just 48 hours.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 12:53 UTC
‘Leave the game before the game leaves you’: Kyle Walker reveals he’s plotting retirement after ‘mentally tough’ Burnley move - but struggles with what to do after quitting football
Speaking on the Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet, he said: 'I’m 36 in May, but I’m feeling good. And probably now I'm probably doing a lot more defending than I've ever done in my career, but I feel good. He continued: 'I don’t know if I’ll continue playing for a few more years. I don't know when that will be. I don't know if they will want me.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 12:50 UTC
Taoiseach to meet Trump in the White House under cloud of Iran war; St Patrick’s Day parades kick off around the world
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week with at least 2,000 people dead and no end in sight. Trump said Iran's strikes against its neighbours including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait were a surprise. "They (Iran) weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East," he said on Monday. However, Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger strikes against U.S. Gulf allies, according to a U.S. official and two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence reports. Speaking at a White House event in Washington, Trump said many countries had told him they were prepared to help, but voiced frustration with some long-standing allies.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 12:41 UTC
Arsenal and England must learn from past mistakes
Max Dowman hysteria is ridiculous - Arsenal and England must learn from past mistakesMax Dowman became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer on the weekend, but some of the commentary that's followed has been ludicrous - and Arsenal need to tread carefullyView 2 Images Arsenal need to manage Max Dowman carefully (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel will name his latest England squad this week. On the back of scoring one goal for Arsenal, Dowman has earned comparisons with Lionel Messi, Kaka and Lamine Yamal. Instead of demanding he be called into the England squad and taken to the World Cup. View 2 Images Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer on Saturday. Back in 2006 a certain Theo Walcott's life changed forever when he was called into the England squad.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 12:40 UTC
Peter Andre reveals he had a secret nose job in the nineties after battling insecurities over his looks
Peter Andre has revealed he had a secret nose job in the nineties after feeling insecure about his looks. Peter said the nose job instantly boosted his confidence in front of the camera because he 'didn't have this big nose anymore and I felt comfortable kind of doing all angles'. He said: 'When I was doing the video for All About Us it was just when I'd had my nose job and it was just before that video. Fans told Pete: 'Well I never knew about the nose job. Great nose job'.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 12:39 UTC
How Tralee CBS stitched back together its football identity
Irrespective of how the St Patrick’s Day spin to Dublin pans out, Tralee CBS is once again sure of itself and the school’s place in the local tapestry. Back-to-back O’Sullivan Cup (Kerry Colleges SFC) titles the same two seasons. Tralee CBS had no choice but to sit in the shadow of their neighbours' success. But while Mounthawk collected all available senior crowns over the past two seasons, Tralee went away and worked on their foundations. “In terms of ourselves, in the last few years we have probably found our identity again in terms of football.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 12:15 UTC
Micheál Martin, master of platitudes, steps into Trump’s Oval Office bear pit
President Donald Trump speaks to the media as Vice President JD Vance (R) looks on during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. There will be talk of golf, and possibly Conor McGregor – the only Irish man to appear in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day last year. What could sabotage Martin’s Oval Office cameo? Because of that, Martin’s hour in the Oval Office may pass more quickly. By then, if things have gone to plan, the fabled bowl of shamrock will be somewhere in the White House, starting to wilt and likely half forgotten.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 12:01 UTC
Robert Baloucoune’s Rising Player award at 28 proves it’s never too late
Ireland's Robert Baloucoune scores his side's third try against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. Perhaps it’s fitting therefore that Robert Baloucoune was formally named the tournament’s Rising Player at the age of 28. “Yeah, the award was a bit of a shock, to be honest; 28 and getting the rising star - I’m getting slagged for it already. Whereupon he has made four successive appearances in his debut Six Nations, scoring three tries and winning a Triple Crown. I suppose you keep on learning and try to improve every day.”Indeed, it’s never too late.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 12:01 UTC
Gerry Thornley’s team of the Six Nations: France lead the way and no England player makes the XV
France's captain Antoine Dupont lifts the Six Nations trophy after the victory over England at Stade de France. 13 Tommaso Menoncello (Italy)Italy's Tommaso Menoncello on his way to scoring a try against England at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)France left wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores one of his four tries in the game against England at Stade de France. 6 Francois Cros (France)Francois Cros of France runs at England's Ben Earl during the game at Stade de France. Surprise of the tournamentItaly beating Scotland, Scotland beating England, Ireland thrashing England, Scotland beating France, Italy beating England and even Wales beating Italy, all defied the odds, and it was the level of surprises which made it the best Six Nations ever.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 12:00 UTC
Reform UK defends Staffordshire county farms stance
Staffordshire County Council's cabinet is due to back the new County Farms Policy Statement at its meeting on Wednesday (March 18). Reform UK member Councillor Rhys Machin asked: "Can the cabinet member ensure no county farms are being sold for development purposes? "The county council wrote to the borough council on 3rd March 2026 withdrawing all land from the Staffordshire County Farms estate from Local Plan processes, including AB12 and AB33. This is in line with the Farms Policy Statement which is due to be adopted by Staffordshire County Council at Cabinet in March. All farms being promoted through the local plan process have been withdrawn from local plan activity (and) no farms are to be sold."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 11:59 UTC
Global aviation will never fully recover from covid
Global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050, driven by rising populations, growing economies and more affordable air fares, but the impact of the covid pandemic on aviation is permanent. Improvements in connectivity, such as more airports, higher flight frequencies, and larger aircraft, are also making air travel more accessible. That is good news for global economic and social development because aviation growth will catalyse opportunities, including jobs, around the world." "Our Long-Term Demand report gives governments, industry, and energy suppliers a robust basis for long term planning. Prior to the pandemic, global air‑travel demand closely matched global GDP growth for nearly 30 years.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 11:47 UTC
Oil rallies as Iran targets Middle East energy infrastructure
The Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure further hampered the outlook for global energy supplies as the war enters its third week, with a near-complete halt of shipping through the strait starting to impact consumers, especially in Asia. Photograph/Altaf Qadri/APOil rebounded after the first drop in almost a week, as Iran pressed on with attacks on energy infrastructure around the Middle East. European shares were little changed on Tuesday as investors assessed the economic damage from a prolonged Middle East conflict. The war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing down with Iran launching fresh attacks on the United Arab Emirates. In the Middle East, the UAE and Kuwait have both reduced oil output further.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 11:47 UTC
More than €110,000 spent removing abandoned boats from canals, lakes and rivers
Waterways Ireland said it had spent considerable resources trying to trace owners to take responsibility for their boats. Photograph: Tom HonanMore than €110,000 has been spent removing abandoned boats from canals, lakes and rivers countrywide over the past three years. Abandoned boats can pose hazards for other users of rivers and canals if they sink, drift or obstruct navigation channels. Waterways Ireland said it had legal responsibility to ensure boats were not left abandoned on waters under its remit. “Waterways Ireland encourages responsible boat ownership through vessel registration and tracks the transfer of vessel ownership,” said the spokesperson.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 11:45 UTC
Fans split over merit of Premier League clubs releasing St Patrick’s Day merchandise
At the start of March, Premier League clubs Everton, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Leeds launched strikingly similar ranges of Irish-themed merchandise. “I can see why they’re doing it,” says Martin Prendergast, club chairman of the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters’ Club in London. “I’m a big collector of Irish football shirts and merchandise and things like that ... It’s actually quite nice stuff.”Emerald in the blood. Overall, Murray says he is neutral on the Fanatics products, believing they will mostly cater to Irish people living in the UK and will have “no impact whatsoever on Irish football”. Jordan acknowledges the trend of “blokecore” and expects the St Patrick’s Day items to be seen at festivals and concerts this summer.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 11:31 UTC
Man's horror as friend eaten alive by shark 'as big as a submarine' in front of him
Lehrer swiftly turned to see his friend shoot out of the water, without his dive mask on his face. As he glanced beneath, he could see Pamperin's body thrashing in the water, as his lower body was trapped in the jaws of a great white shark. The surf of the cove was really big, so we decided to go off Alligator Rock, one at a time." "Bob went off first after a big wave had just passed, and he swam out past the surf line. Article continues belowHe stated: "I was back in the water, at the very spot, about a week after the attack.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 11:12 UTC