‘I don’t envisage lying in front of bulldozers’: Man wants reprieve for €300,000 Sutton extension
Fingal County Council issued an enforcement order seeking removal of the glass-fronted double extension in 2020. He first received an enforcement notice from Fingal County Council in March 2020, ordering him to remove it within four months. It’s raw, isn’t it.”However, he says his case is different, claiming he has “followed from day one the dictates and the requests of the county council”. I simply can’t.”Fingal County Council was contacted for comment on Farrelly’s claims and his appeal. “As the matter remains before the courts, Fingal County Council has no further comment to make,” a spokesman said.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 06:05 UTC
From Somalia to Wicklow showrooms: The former asylum seeker and her growing car dealership
The Ashford Motors founder and owner arrived here from Somalia as a refugee with her mother, escaping the war in that country. That’s the conservative estimate.”The mother ship in Ashford is focused on high-end cars while the Rathnew site, called Ashford Approved, is targeted more at the entry-level car buyer. Adan sold that car directly only after a bad experience with a dealership when looking for a trade-in. Earlier this year, she reopened the Rathnew site under the name Ashford Approved. As we’d built such a big platform, we had a big following but we had nothing at the Ashford site in their budget.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 06:01 UTC
Ireland must prepare ‘evacuation’ plans for coastal areas as climate change intensifies, says expert
Photograph: Cristina Quickler/AFP via Getty ImagesNew coastal defences and “emergency evacuation processes” are needed to prepare Ireland for the worst consequences of climate change, an Irish expert has warned. Prof Iris Moller, a coastal geomorphologist at Trinity College Dublin, said protections for communities were needed “urgently”. For island nations such as Ireland and coastal communities globally, the implications are enormous. [ Expect more extreme weather as climate change impact now ‘stark’, says Met ÉireannOpens in new window ]The report says all indicators of climate change are moving in the wrong direction. Moller said previous projections of sea-level rise to the end of this century – a further 26cm-77cm – would probably be exceeded.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:45 UTC
‘We banned television and screens for a month ... that was four months ago’
I realised in that moment that screens could have a frighteningly deadening effect, nullifying my child into a stunned torpor. We introduced a ban on television and screens for a month. Too often, the debate around screens and children revolves around how devious children become to take advantage of these devices. TV isn’t bad for kids in and of itself. While it certainly isn’t always easy, the rewards from the ban on screens has been enormous.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:41 UTC
Man (20s) seriously injured in scrambler bike crash
Gardaí in Shannon are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them on (061) 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a man in his early 20s was seriously injured when the electric scrambler bike he was driving crashed in Co Clare. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident shortly after 11.30pm on Saturday at Bóthar na Luachra in Shannon. It will be known as Grace’s Law following the death in January of Grace Lynch (16), who was fatally injured by a scrambler bike on a pedestrian crossing on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin. The Government moved to enact the regulations shortly after Lynch’s death.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:36 UTC
Kate O’Connor wore a bit of a ‘meh’ expression after winning bronze, but we jumped for joy
“I’ve a feeling she’ll have a PB in the shot put, there’s deffo room for improvement there technique-wise.”She wasn’t wrong. The long jump, though, started iffily, an X beside her name after her first attempt, which we took as a bad thing. “She doesn’t want to end up with a third eyeballs effort,” our commentator said as she wound up for her second try. The gist: O’Connor could win gold, silver, bronze or nothing at all after the final event, the 800m. That O’Connor wore a bit of a “meh” expression after taking bronze was a fair indication of the loftiness of her own demands on herself after last year’s rather wondrous exploits.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:07 UTC
2026 is an opportunity to turn the corner on a lost decade in housing
It also gave us a miserly housing output of circa 10,000 units, rising to 21,000 by 2019. The list included Rebuilding Ireland, Rent Pressure Zones, Strategic Housing Developments (SHD), Land Development Agency (LDA), Build to Rent, co-living and cost rental, among an ever-growing collection of policy initiatives. [ Ireland’s plans to deliver housing and infrastructure are a roll of the diceOpens in new window ]The first half of the decade since 2016 was defined by policy experimentation. This year, 2026, presents a genuine opportunity to turn the corner on a decade of underachievement. That will give us confidence and momentum, and show that after a decade of experimentation, shocks and intervention, we are back on track.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:02 UTC
Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive is not valid, HSE tells court
The evidence is that psychotropic medication, when considered in the context of the woman’s mental illness, her physical health conditions and family medical history, amounts to “life-sustaining” treatment. All those factors mean a risk to the woman’s life if she is not treated with the medications, counsel said. A core issue before Judge Conor Dignam is whether, in light of the woman’s AHD, the psychotropic treatment is permissible. The case, to which the Mental Health Commission is a notice party, raises significant issues about the interaction of mental health legislation and the 2015 Act and has potentially far-reaching implications. The court heard the legal compellability of an AHD depends on what provision of the Mental Health Act under which a person is involuntarily detained.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 05:00 UTC
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues defiant response to Kepa Arrizabalaga question
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues defiant response to Kepa Arrizabalaga questionArsenal boss Mikel Arteta made the decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga but the goalkeeper's error proved costly as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester CityView 2 Images Mikel Arteta saw Arsenal's wait for a trophy extendMikel Arteta claimed he had "no regrets" about starting Kepa Arrizabalaga in Arsenal's Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City. Kepa has only been used on occasion this term, with all of his appearances coming in the cup competitions. Kepa has come unstuck in three Carabao Cup finals, losing with Chelsea in 2019 and 2022 before his forgettable day out with Arsenal. Arsenal's wait for a trophy dates back to their FA Cup triumph in 2020, which came just months after Arteta was appointed in north London. The Gunners beat Chelsea in the last four to make the final and Arteta didn't hide the pain after coming within 90 minutes of success.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 23, 2026 04:34 UTC
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Indiana Cash 5
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Source:The Herald
March 23, 2026 04:29 UTC
'Humanity has just endured the 11 hottest years on record,' says UN official
Earth is being pushed “beyond its limits” and “every key climate indicator is flashing red”, the UN secretary-general has said, as data showed the last 11 years have been the hottest ever recorded. “Humanity has just endured the 11 hottest years on record,” UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said. Under stable conditions, incoming energy from the sun is about the same as the energy that leaves. As a result, such rapid large-scale changes to the planet’s climate are having “cascading” impacts on human and natural systems. Extreme river and coastal flooding“Storm Chandra in February showed us the consequences of intense rainfall on a highly modified landscape.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 23, 2026 04:05 UTC
Pep Guardiola offers bleak Man City title assessment despite Carabao Cup win
Pep Guardiola offers bleak Man City title assessment despite Carabao Cup winPep Guardiola watched Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley but refused to talk up their chances of pipping them to the Premier League titleView 2 Images Pep Guardiola played down Manchester City's title chances after the Carabao Cup final (Image: Sky Sports)Pep Guardiola toasted a record fifth League Cup after triumphing against title rivals Arsenal - but then immediately played down Manchester City's chances of beating them to the domestic crown. And the manner of the result has fuelled belief in some quarters that City could yet come back to deny Arsenal in the title race. The Gunners are nine points clear at the summit, although they have played one more game than City. Mikel Arteta details what comes next for Arsenal after Carabao Cup final failure READ MORE :“I would love to be nine points in front, to be honest. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 23, 2026 03:56 UTC
Player Ratings: Colorado Rapids dominate at Sporting KC
Photo Credit: Colorado RapidsKansas City, Kan.- The Colorado Rapids got their first away win of the season in Kansas City, after a Paxten Aaronson brace and utter domination from Wells’ side. 7/10Lucas HerringtonAnother strong performance from the young center back who continues to impress. 6/10Rafeal NavarroA big night for both of the Navarros and another strong performance from Rafa. 9/10Josh Atencio plays for Colorado Rapids against Portland Timbers. Wells ball is truly starting to show its form and the Rapids are winning games they typically would lose in the past.
Source:Daily Mail
March 23, 2026 02:55 UTC
Kate O’Connor makes light of injuries to win bronze at World Indoor Championships
Ireland’s Kate O’Connor in action in the Pentathlon 60m Hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. O’Connor won silver at these championships last year, then added another silver behind Hall in the heptathlon at the World Championships in Torun. Her 2:06.32 was also an indoor best. The 23-year-old Dokter nailed fifth in 2:12.27, still plenty enough to take gold, upsetting Hall on this occasion. Shortly before, in the high jump, O’Connor had first moved herself into the bronze medal position after the opening two events, a critical clearance at her third attempt at 1.81m keeping her in contention for a podium position.
Source:The Irish Times
March 23, 2026 02:17 UTC
Irish aid to Ukraine all the more crucial amid Russian attacks on hospitals
Attacks on Ukrainian healthcare centres and hospitals by Russian forces have increased in frequency and intensity, which makes medical aid delivered from Ireland all the more crucial. Irish volunteer Stephen ‘Sammy’ Byrne has been part of regular medical aid deliveries to Ukraine since 2022, as the founder of the not-for-profit foundation, the Peace Bridge Foundation. Some of the consignment of medical supplies went to a disability centre, while other equipment was delivered to an amputee rehabilitation centre. Ukrainian Action in IrelandIn 2022, Ukrainian Action in Ireland was formed to help refugees here, but over time, this has also evolved into arranging medical aid for Ukraine. This was sent as part of an ongoing agreement with Gurtom Charity Ukraine on behalf of the Ukrainian health ministry.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 23, 2026 02:00 UTC