This Working Life: ‘It has been interesting to see how much your status and self-perspective are tied up with your job’
This Working Life: ‘It has been interesting to see how much your status and self-perspective are tied up with your job’Writer, event organiser and former lawyer James Candon chats to Mary McCarthy about his involvement in business and the arts, and being married to a former MEPBusinessman James CandonIn conversation with Mary McCarthy Today at 06:30I was 17 when I went to study law in UCD in 1990. At school in Boyle, Co Roscommon, I was interested in science and biology, but I did not take up the CAO offer to study genetics in Queen’s as I was scared of maths.
Source:Irish Independent
March 18, 2026 13:01 UTC
Primary Health Properties aims to deliver three Irish healthcare facilities in the next 12 months
The developments come as the healthcare property investor expands its footprint in Ireland, where it owns 28 assets valued at £341m (€391m), including the three projects under construction. Alan O’Connell, the managing director of Axis PHP, said the company expects to deliver multiple projects in Ireland in the near term. The Castlebar development includes a major extension to an existing facility, aimed at expanding capacity and delivering additional community-based healthcare services. The company is also progressing additional development opportunities in the market, with a pipeline of forward-funded Irish projects valued at around €60m. Irish assets delivered strong rental growth during the year, with rent review uplifts of 20.9pc, driven by inflation-linked leases.
Source:Irish Independent
March 18, 2026 12:46 UTC
PTSB confirms Austria’s Bawag as potential buyer
PTSB has confirmed for the first time that Austria’s Bawag is in the mix as a potential buyer. At €2.94 a share, it is below where PTSB stock has traded for most of the period since a potential sale was announced and lower than where the shares closed on Monday. PTSB said it notes the (latest) recent media speculation and "confirms that Bawag is one of a number of parties participating in the formal sale process which was announced on 30 October, 2025”. The sale process is being managed by Goldman Sachs. The head of the Austrian lender outlined the bank’s interest in acquisitions, the Irish market and deals in the €1bn-to-€2bn range.
Source:Irish Independent
March 18, 2026 12:45 UTC
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits Liverpool frustration and says 'I know what I was getting into'
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits Liverpool frustration and says 'I know what I was getting into'Trent Alexander-Arnold moved into the quarter finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night as he helped Real Madrid cruise past Manchester City 5-1 on aggregateView 2 Images Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke after Real Madrid beat Manchester City (Image: TNT Sports)Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted he took extra pleasure in Real Madrid reaching the quarter finals of the Champions League because he was able to get payback on Manchester City. In many ways it was business as usual for Real, who have won six of the last 12 Champions League titles. Alexander-Arnold won the Champions League, two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup and the Club World Cup during his time at Liverpool. "It was nice to get one over Manchester City, they've snatched a few medals from me and Liverpool. You know going up against Manchester City is always going to be tough, so we're proud of the performance."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 12:34 UTC
Will Elliot Anderson leave N. Forest and join Bayern?
Elliot Anderson (ENG) is a A deep lying playmaker and currently plays for N. Forest. Elliot Anderson is 23 years old (2002/11/06) and he is 179cm tall. Elliot Anderson has also been used as A box to box midfielder. N. Forest paid Newcastle €41.2M for Elliot Anderson. Elliot Anderson latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
Source:Daily Mail
March 18, 2026 12:28 UTC
Hopes Gloucestershire will get share of Bristol's wealth by joining West of England Combined Authority
Hopes Gloucestershire will get share of Bristol's wealth by joining West of England Combined Authority'We are lucky in that we’ve got Cheltenham and Gloucester but we are dwarfed by the size of Bristol'View 3 Images Aerial view of the Clifton suspension bridge and the city of Bristol, England (Image: Getty)There are hopes Gloucestershire will get a share of Bristol’s wealth by joining the West of England Combined Authority. “We’ve already got existing relationships towards the south, the West of England Combined Authority, whether that’s our transport links, skills, growth and our health footprint,” she said. The area in yellow below Gloucestershire is the West of England Combined Authority. (Image: MHCLG)“For me, any combined authority area, any mayoral area requires an economic powerhouse to help share the prosperity,” he said. “I think we could play a really important part of being part of a really diverse mayoral combined authority area.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 12:24 UTC
JJ Gabriel has already made good on Marcus Rashford prediction as Man Utd update arrives
JJ Gabriel has already made good on Marcus Rashford prediction as Man Utd update arrivesJJ Gabriel has been in sensational form for Manchester United's academy sides this seasonView 2 Images JJ Gabriel has starred for Manchester United's Under-18s this season (Image: Zohaib Alam - MUFC, Manchester United via Getty Images)JJ Gabriel has wasted little time delivering on his potential for Manchester United's Under-18 side. Former United academy product Marcus Rashford backed the teenager to develop into a future star and reckons he's already reached that level - despite Gabriel having yet to make his senior debut. View 2 Images Marcus Rashford has been impressed with JJ Gabriel's progress (Image: Instagram/jjnr10)United caretaker manager Carrick recently discussed including Gabriel in first-team training sessions. We've got some really good players in the academy and we try and get the younger players up [with the main group] as much as we can." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
Emirates is flying near-empty jets to Dubai as busy Easter season approaches
An Emirates Airbus A380Pól Ó Conghaile: Would I be mad to book a trip to Australia or Asia now? Flights leaving Dubai show a very different pattern, as many people depart the city on the reduced number of planes available. On Monday, Emirates suspended operations for more than seven hours following a fuel-tank fire at Dubai International Airport caused by a drone incident. At the same time, some Emirates aircraft remain out of position in Europe and China. Traffic out of London Heathrow has fared slightly better, with about 20pc of tickets sold, though well below the near-full occupancy Emirates typically enjoys on its dozen daily services from the UK capital.
Source:Irish Independent
March 18, 2026 11:58 UTC
Donald Trump given shamrock as Micheal Martin urges co-operation
It comes amid frictions between European leaders and Mr Trump after he said he expected Europe’s co-operation on a bombing campaign launched with Israel against Iran. Mr Martin presented Mr Trump with the shamrock as he called for as “few barriers and tariffs” around trade “as possible”, and said Ireland’s own history should show negotiation, de-escalation and “international rules and order” were essential to peace and security around the world. An earlier 40-minute meeting in the Oval Office involved Mr Trump responding to Irish president Catherine Connolly’s criticism of US-Israeli attacks on Iran by saying the world “should be thankful” for the intervention. Mr Martin defended Sir Keir by telling Mr Trump he “had the capacity” to engage with the British leader and other European leaders. “I think we can get landing zone again,” Mr Martin said.
Source:The Herald
March 18, 2026 11:58 UTC
Trump expected to 'walk away' from presidency by expert in bombshell prediction
Trump expected to 'walk away' from presidency by expert in bombshell predictionJames Carville claims Donald Trump could quit within a year as pressure grows over the Iran war, with falling poll ratings and criticism from allies adding to concerns. View 3 Images James Carville forecasted Donald Trump will walk away from the presidency (Image: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/media/article-14427411/political-guru-predicts-trump-white-house-collaps)Democratic strategist James Carville has claimed President Donald Trump could resign within the next year as pressure builds over his leadership. Article continues belowCarville argued that Trump may ultimately leave office as he struggles to maintain control, saying: “I think he’s just going to f**king walk away because the Democrats control the House and the Senate." Article continues belowFlip-flopping Trump now claims Iran was 1 month away from having nuclear weapon READ MORE :Trump is facing criticism from within his own party over the conflict with Iran, including concerns among parts of his MAGA base. That marks a significant increase from $2.94 just a month earlier, highlighting the economic strain linked to the ongoing conflict.
Source:Daily Mail
March 18, 2026 11:41 UTC
Trump counterterrorism chief quits over war; Iran retaliates after security chief Larijani killed
Trump counterterrorism chief, whose own wife was killed by Isis, quits over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his post over President Donald Trump’s decision to take the U.S. to war with Iran. We cannot make this mistake again,” said Kent, the former U.S. Army special forces soldier and CIA operator. “Based on the way that the negotiations was going, I think that they were going to attack first. But Israel was ready and we were ready.”He also told reporters it was his “opinion that they were going to attack first.”“They were going to attack if we didn't do it. “It's a good thing that he's out, because he said that Iran was not a threat,” he said.
Source:Irish Independent
March 18, 2026 11:41 UTC
Clubs 'contact Premier League bosses' after Chelsea avoid points deduction
Clubs 'contact Premier League bosses' after Chelsea avoid points deductionChelsea were fined £10.75million by the Premier League this week for making undisclosed payments related to transfers made between 2011 and 2018 but avoided a points deductionView 3 Images Chelsea avoided a points deduction earlier this week (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)Premier League clubs have responded after Chelsea evaded a points deduction despite being found guilty of making £47million in secret payments linked to previous transfers. It was announced on Monday that the Blues had been handed a record £10.75m fine by the Premier League plus a one-year transfer ban, which has been suspended for two years. Mirror Football understands that two Premier League clubs raised the sanctions imposed on Chelsea when the league's chair, Alison Brittain, made contact ahead of a meeting later this week. The club welcomes the recognition from the Premier League of its 'exceptional cooperation' and that 'without those voluntary disclosures and the act of self-reporting, a number of the Premier League rule breaches may never have come to the attention of the League.' "It does not apply to current Chelsea players, international players or players who are applying for their first registration at Under 9.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 11:38 UTC
Marcus Rashford £26m transfer delay explained as Barcelona warn Man Utd star
Marcus Rashford £26m transfer delay explained as Barcelona warn Man Utd starBarcelona have offered some insight regarding Marcus Rashford's permanent transfer, with the Manchester United loanee's form declining significantly in recent monthsView 2 Images Marcus Rashford's Barcelona transfer may not be as straightforward as once hoped (Image: Europa Press Sports, Europa Press via Getty Images)Barcelona won't be hurried into making a call on Marcus Rashford's future, according to Deco's latest transfer update. The club have an option to convert the England international's loan into a permanent transfer for £26million, widely viewed as excellent value given his performances this campaign. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. Based on his more recent performances, Barca may not be so keen to splash out for the Premier League star. Unlike Alvarez, Barcelona already know exactly how much they'd need to shell out to secure Rashford on a permanent contract.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 11:30 UTC
Man Utd news: Summer transfer plan emerges as two of Michael Carrick's stars issue plea
Man Utd news: Summer transfer plan emerges as two of Michael Carrick's stars issue pleaManchester United are already looking ahead to the transfer window as they close in on a Champions League spotView 3 Images Manchester United are chasing the Champions League under Michael Carrick (Image: Getty)Manchester United will be watching on with envy this midweek as the Champions League knockout rounds continue. The Red Devils have been absent from Europe's top table for two seasons – but that looks set change next time around thanks to Michael Carrick. That run of form has seen the 13-time Premier League champions catapult into the top-four, where they now sit five points clear of Liverpool in fifth. View 3 Images Casemiro looks set to be on his way out of Old Trafford (Image: Shutterstock)Time will tell who the decision-makers at Old Trafford decide to hone in on. Two of Carrick's group have issued pleas to the board in the last couple of days, although at least one looks set to fall on deaf ears.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 18, 2026 11:26 UTC
Celtic star's international boss aims dig at him after omission
Cvancara had recently expressed that getting into the national team was not a priority for him and he was focusing more on Celtic, where he is loan from Borussia Monchengladbach until the end of the season, with an option to buy included. That seems to have irked Koubek, who referenced the striker's comments when explaining his omission. He said: “We considered what awaits us and what mentality is suitable for this game. “Cvancara expressed himself that the national team is not a priority for him. “I would say I want to focus more on the club.”
Source:The Herald
March 18, 2026 10:55 UTC