Mullingar man builds two-seat aircraft in garden shed and prepares for first flight
“Some people thought I was talking about a model airplane,” David told the Irish Examiner. David is a member of the FunFly Aerosports Flying Club and was inspired to take up flying by his grandmother Elizabeth. I used to book myself in for a flying lesson on the Sunday morning to keep me out of the pub on Saturday night. Having the support of everyone at FunFly Aerosports Flying Club was great because there is always someone to lean on for support. Mark Brereton, accounts manager at the FunFly Aerosports flying club in Offaly, painting, sanding, and assembling a Savannah kit plane.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 15:00 UTC
Ulster charge back to take rousing win at Edinburgh
URC: Edinburgh 19 Ulster 40Ulster climbed to third in the URC table after producing a stunning second-half effort to score 26 unanswered points for a rare and highly-valuable away win. With Ward already in the bin, Edinburgh scored after five minutes through Ross Thompson, who then converted for an early lead. A third try for Edinburgh came 10 minutes later when a superb attack resulted in Wes Goosen surging through. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/InphoOn 34 minutes, Ulster broke out of their 22 through Bryn Ward, with the impressive Juarno Augustus eventually crossing the line. ULSTER: M Lowry; W Kok, J Hume, J Postlethwaite, Z Ward; J Murphy, D Shanahan; A Bell, R Herring, T McAllister; H Sheridan, C Irvine; C Izuchukwu, B Ward, J Augustus.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:56 UTC
Éamon O'Shea: Overseas, home is no longer a place, it’s a feeling
And it gives more time for fun, which is central to the lives of these young women and others like them. On the contrary, Daddy is left oblivious to almost everything, except big questions such as likely All-Ireland winners or the chances of the local team in the county championship. And to the reverberating sound of the local support singing ‘say hello to QPR’. At the end of the game, the Spurs players came over, having lost, and applauded their fans support. And then I waited and watched the Spurs players troop off the pitch, their heads bowed and their eyes vacant, trying to make sense of another loss.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 14:44 UTC
George Russell sees off Lewis Hamilton to win Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
George Russell sees off Lewis Hamilton to win Chinese Grand Prix sprint raceBy Philip Duncan, Press Association F1 Correspondent, ShanghaiGeorge Russell overcame Lewis Hamilton’s challenge to win the battle of the Britons and take a thrilling sprint race victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton had to settle for third as Russell – a winner in Australia six days ago – took the chequered flag 0.6 seconds clear of Charles Leclerlc. In the end, it was relatively straightforward for Russell, but that had not been the case from the start. On to lap six, and Russell tried his luck at the first corner but Hamilton held firm. So when the safety car came in at the end of lap 16, Russell led from Leclerc, Norris and Hamilton.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2026 14:44 UTC
‘Wholesale dishonesty’: Man removed from teaching register for falsely representing qualifications
The man may apply after 10 years to be restored to the Teaching Council's register, a fitness-to-teach panel ruled on Friday. Photograph: Alan BetsonA man who demonstrated “wholesale dishonesty” when he falsely represented his qualifications and registration status on more than 20 applications for teaching jobs has been removed from the Teaching Council’s register. The man may apply after 10 years from the date of removal to be restored to the register, a fitness-to-teach panel ruled on Friday. He falsely represented on 22 of the applications that he had full, as opposed to conditional, registration with the council. The registrant falsely represented on 15 applications that he had a qualification for teaching science, English, physical education and/or Irish.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:43 UTC
Donald Trump begs other countries including UK to help defend oil tankers in humiliating U-turn
Less than a week ago, the US President declared the war in Iran was "already won" - dismissing reports the UK was preparing the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to deploy to the region. “The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social website. “That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. "In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!"
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:41 UTC
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 61, admits he only has enough money to last him 20 years with his once lavish lifestyle now 'long gone': 'I need to die by 81'
While some may consider it rude to talk about money, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has very candidly opened up about his finances. Laurence revealed that his formerly lavish lifestyle with 'first class trips to Barbados' and out of control spending were 'long gone' after getting to grips with his shopping addiction during lockdown. So basically, I’ve got to die at 81 or else I’m going to be in total Jane Austen penury. Laurence then joked that his wife Jackie said he was in a 'mid-life crisis' when he told her he was appearing in the show. 'I think everyone thought we would live fast and die young rather than live very, very slowly and die really quite old.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 14:41 UTC
Arne Slot issues Alexander Isak injury update with clear message to Sweden chiefs
"If you ask me now I would say I don't expect [Isak to go on duty with Sweden]," the head coach says. Look at the recent PSG game (against Chelsea), when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came in 30 or so minutes from the end and scored twice. That is harder in this league than any other league in the world, as you have so many games at a high level. Article continues belowLiverpool had to bide their time for Alexander Isak. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:40 UTC
Hotelier-coach Paul Madden always sees room to improve
Paul Madden’s attention to detail used to fixate on a hotel lobby and bedroom layout. A guest does not want to be let down when they first walk through the revolving doors or tap their room key card. His attention to detail is now fixated on the Clare football dressing room. It is very different running a 70-bedroom town centre hotel in the West of Ireland to managing an 1,100-bedroom hotel in Oxford Street. In her final report as Clare GAA CEO last December, Deirdre Murphy wrote that they had learned the hard way of the risk that comes with appointing outside managers.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 14:25 UTC
Amazon plans major shake-up to Prime Day after sales disaster last year
Amazon is planning to move its huge Prime Day shopping event forward this year, shifting the sale from July to late June. Prime Day, which launched in 2015, has become a major moment for both Amazon and the millions of third-party sellers that rely on the surge of bargain hunters. Retailers, including Walmart and Target, typically run their own promotions alongside Prime Day to capture shoppers hunting for deals. Momentum Commerce, a major online shopping firm, reported a 41 percent plunge in Amazon sales compared to the first day of the previous year's event. On the other hand, tax refunds are expected to put extra cash in many Americans' pockets - potentially fueling another Prime Day shopping spree.
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 14:20 UTC
Weather maps show when it is going to get warmer in Wales with highs of 18 °C
If the forecasters are right, that is expected to change this week with weather maps show temperatures rising and sunny spells. Some areas in Wales could even see highs of 18 °C with sunshine forecast. View 3 Images The weather map for Wednesday (Image: Met Office )Midweek the Met Office weather maps show highs of 18 °C in Llandovery, whilst other areas will still see warmer temperatures of 17 °C including Cardiff, Swansea, Abergavenny and Lampeter. The Met Office outlook for Wales this week says: "Dry for most of Monday with some rain later. As we get later into the week temperatures will drop slightly but stay mild for the weekend.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:20 UTC
Meta ‘planning sweeping lay-offs’ as AI costs mount
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing to compete more forcefully in generative AI. Photograph: GettyMeta is planning sweeping lay-offs that could affect 20 per cent or more of the company, three sources told Reuters. “This is speculative reporting about theoretical approaches,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in response to questions about the plan. Over the last year, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing Meta to compete more forcefully in generative AI. Meta is also spending at least $2 billion to buy Chinese AI start-up Manus, Reuters has reported.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:12 UTC
Man Utd in Michael Carrick predicament as club chiefs are told there's only one man to look at
More precisely, he's proposed the club must bring in Luis Enrique as manager should he become obtainable. But yeah, I think [Enrique] is the only manager they should look at. And I don't mean that in a disrespectful way to Michael Carrick. "And I think Enrique has that factor...well, he definitely does because he's won [so much]. I'm saying if Michael Carrick can definitely compete and be a title contender, but they're stronger if it's Enrique [in charge]."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:11 UTC
Video: Maura Higgins strips down for bubble bath in new Uber advert
Video: Maura Higgins strips completely naked for a bubble bath as she stars in a new advert for St Patrick's DayMaura Higgins strips completely naked for a bubble bath in a steamy new Uber advert ahead of St Patrick's Day
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 14:09 UTC
Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP Frankland
Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP FranklandThe fatal attack on Soham monster Huntley, 52, at HMP Frankland in Co Durham will have emboldened other inmates who know staff cannot always protect high-profile prisonersView 7 Images Soham monster Ian Huntley died several days after being attacked in jail (Image: Shutterstock)Notorious killers fear “they could be next” after Soham monster Ian Huntley was bludgeoned to death in a prison attack. Following the attack, near-death Huntley was taken to hospital but had his life support machine turned off last week. Dubbed "Monster Mansion", Frankland’s other infamous killers include Wayne Couzens - reckoned to be a prime target. The prison source said: “Couzens is already getting abuse and threats every day. You have to remember that prison life is incredibly boring.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:08 UTC