Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke travels for Carabao Cup final as transfer plan emerges
Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke travels for Carabao Cup final as transfer plan emergesArsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke is expected to attend the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley StadiumView 2 Images Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke will be at the Carabao Cup Final this weekend. Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke is reportedly planning to attend this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Arsenal continue their pursuit of all four major honours this season and talk of a potentially historic quadruple has been raised in the lead-up to the Carabao Cup final. While the attention for Arsenal will be on this weekend's cup final, the report also delivers an update on prospective transfer strategies for the summer. The Carabao Cup final will be Arsenal's final match before the March international break, with the Premier League taking a pause for the next month.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 18:28 UTC
Woman raped by uncle was ‘rebuffed’ when she attempted to report abuse to gardaí, court told
A woman who was raped by her uncle attempted to report the abuse to gardaí on two occasions but was rebuffed, the Central Criminal Court has heard. The court was told the victim wished to waive her anonymity to allow for her abuser, who was 13 years her senior, to be named. At a previous hearing last week, Brown (52) read a victim impact statement to the court in which she said her attempts to report the abuse were dismissed. Under cross-examination, Det Garda Jean McDonnell agreed with defence counsel that Brown had twice attempted to make a complaint to gardaí about the abuse but was rebuffed. Gageby told the court his client has a thalidomide birth defect, suffers from a depressive disorder and has made numerous attempts on his life.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 18:10 UTC
Tyne-Wear derby: Where heroes are made in a moment
AS rivalries go, few are as fierce and frenetic as the Tyne-Wear derby. On Sunday, the sides stand off for only the third time in a decade, Sunderland having returned to the top tier of English football last summer. That said, not many Irish players can boast of having scored in the Tyne-Wear derby, while even fewer can say they have netted a match-winning goal to etch their names into each of these clubs’ respective history books. Quinn says: “I played in the Manchester derby with City and the North London derby with Arsenal; great derbies, brilliant occasions. To this day, they still sing a song about it, 33 years later.”Newcastle United face Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday (12pm, Sky Sports)
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 18:09 UTC
Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with Connacht
In 145 matches for Ulster, the 29-year-old has started in the 13 jersey on just one occasion. Ulster: M Lowry; W Kok, J Stockdale, B Carson, Z Ward; J Murphy, N Doak; A Bell, T Stewart, S Wilson; I Henderson (capt), J Hopes; D McCann, M Rea, J Augustus. Replacements: R Herring, S Crean, T O’Toole, M Dalton, B Ward, C McKee, J Scott, E McIlroy. Connacht: S Naughton; S Jennings, C Forde, B Aki, F Treacy; J Carty, C Reilly; B Bohan, D Heffernan, F Bealham; J Joyce, D Murray; J Murphy, C Prendergast (capt), S Jansen. Replacements: M Victory, P Dooley, S Illo, N Murray, P Boyle, B Murphy, J Ioane, J Devine.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 18:08 UTC
Shannon ‘problem’ is really an opportunity
Sir, – Anthony Leddin correctly highlights the risks of extracting water from the Shannon during drier summer spells (“Shannon water abstraction raises summer flow concerns,“ Letters, March 16th). But far from being grounds to cancel the scheme, it provides an excellent opportunity to expand it. What the proposed scheme really lacks is a big reservoir constructed in a flooded valley at the top of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Similar processes already take place at the Turlough Hill facility in Co Wicklow. As we are going to endure local opposition anyway, then let it be for far more imaginative projects like those we once embarked upon in Ardnacrusha and Turlough Hill.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 18:04 UTC
I am a parent of three. My children grow up together but are educated apart
I am a parent of three primary school children – two boys and a girl. One attends our local mainstream boys’ school, another travels by bus to a special school and my daughter will soon attend a separate local girls’ school. Yet our family lives with a quiet reality: children who grow up side by side are educated apart. They do not share the same school community, friendships or daily experiences. It should mean creating schools where children of differing needs and abilities can learn together, with appropriate resources in place.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 18:02 UTC
Ken Early: Hallgrímsson is staying until Euro 2028. But it isn’t all good news
In the immediate shocking aftermath of the Armenia defeat, he was probably the calmest person in the stadium. Hallgrimsson said the players were suffering and suggested it would be a good idea not to kick them too much while they were down. He talked about the Czechs’ record of 15 wins and only one defeat in the last 18 matches at home. Hallgrímsson sees his task not so much as to motivate or hype them up as to help them relax, clear their minds and focus. Now they have this experience to be ready for a game like this.”Séamus Coleman after Ireland's win in Hungary.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 18:01 UTC
Dip your toes in tasty new home scheme, Hydro Manor in Tower
As the site of Ireland’s first Turkish baths, frequented by the wealthy, it carries a nice cachet, albeit all that’s left of the 19th century Hydro is a couple of ruins. Having bought 30 acres from landowner Michael O’Regan a few years back, OMD hope to deliver many more homes on the Hydro lands, subject to planning. For now, the first five come to market with Suzanne Tyrrell of Cohalan Downing, who is quoting prices from €860,000 for a 170sq m (1,850sq ft) four-bed detached (there’s a larger 208sq m detached four-bed too), with expectations that the five-bed detached (254sq m) will sell for more than €1m. Fitted kitchen at one of the new homes in Hydro Manor, Tower. Purchasers of the remaining four can choose their own fit outVERDICT: Set in rolling countryside, yet just a 15-minute drive to Cork city, Hydro Manor, like its distinguished predecessor, is set to become a fashionabledestination too.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 17:42 UTC
15 food lovers to follow on Instagram for cheap eats, budget recipes and supermarket steals
15 food lovers to follow on Instagram for cheap eats, budget recipes and supermarket stealsIf pay day still feels far away, these content creators can help you eat well for lessThese bloggers will help you find delicious and nutritious food on a budget. Photo: GettySaoirse Hanley Today at 06:30They say “a girl’s gotta eat” but in a cost-of-living crisis, it’s increasingly important that she does so without incurring huge costs. Whether you’re looking for cheap recipes or delicious dinners on a budget, there are countless people on social media who are well-placed to help you fill your stomach without emptying your pocket.
Source:Irish Independent
March 20, 2026 17:33 UTC
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Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 17:32 UTC
Leinster out to make move at top of the URC table as they take on leaders Glasgow
Hugo Keenan will make his first appearance of the season for Leinster's trip to play URC leaders Glasgow on Saturday. Nevertheless, this clash between the champions of the last two seasons could well have significant repercussions in the knock-out stages. What we learned from their Six Nations campaign Listen | 41:37Glasgow remain leaders but that defeat has had a concertina effect on the top of the table, with Leinster down to fourth but just four points behind the Warriors. former Scotland Under-20s captain Johnny Ventisei will make his Glasgow debut at outside centre. GLASGOW: Josh McKay; Kyle Rowe, Johnny Ventisei, Stafford McDowall, Ollie Smith; Dan Lancaster, George Horne; Patrick Schickerling, Gregor Hiddleston, Fin Richardson; Alex Craig, Alex Samuel; Euan Ferrie, Sione Vailanu, Macenzie Duncan.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 17:26 UTC
BTS return from hiatus with new album Arirang and world tour
BTS will kick off the tour with a concert on April 9th in the South Korean city of Goyang . More than three years later, they are reuniting to embark on a world tour to showcase their new album Arirang. BTS will kick off their 82-date world tour in April, beginning in Goyang, which will be shown in cinemas across the world, beforing taking to stages across Asia, North and South America, Europe, and Australia. They’re in this for the long run, he said, and the Gwanghwamun Square concert is only the beginning of a brand new BTS era. The Gwanghwamun Square concert will be live-streamed on Netflix on March 21st at 11am Irish time, with a new Netflix documentary titled BTS: The Return, releasing on Friday, March 27th.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 17:25 UTC
Esker Arts residency artist to discuss her work
Margo McNultyEsker Arts residency artist to discuss her workRoscommon artist Margo McNulty, who is currently exhibiting at Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore, will discuss her work with curator Catherine Marshall on Saturday, March 21. The event, 'In Conversation: Margo McNulty and Catherine Marshall', will cover the current 'From the Earth' exhibition, Margo’s wider practice and the experience of her Studio Residency at Esker Arts. Originally from Achill Island, Margo McNulty studied Fine Art in Galway and completed her Masters in NCAD, Dublin. Earlier this year, she was awarded the Esker Arts Studio Residency, and this exhibition marks the culmination of that residency. Admission to the in conversation event, at 2pm, on Saturday, March 21, is free but booking online at eskerarts.ie is advised.
Source:Irish Independent
March 20, 2026 17:20 UTC
Chuck Norris, prolific action star and martial arts champion, dies aged 86
American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. In a post on Norris’s Instagram account, his family said: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. Norris also had a daughter called Dina from an extramarital relationship during his time in the US Air Force.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 17:15 UTC
Video: Ronnie O'Sullivan reacts to his record-breaking 153 break
Video: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes HISTORY with snooker's highest ever break - before celebrating with a hilariously laid-back video messageRonnie O'Sullivan reacts to his record-breaking 153 break
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 17:02 UTC