Niall Horan dodges Amanda Holden's question as she asks if he plans to propose to girlfriend Amelia Woolley after revealing his entire album is about her
Niall Horan dodged Amanda Holden's question as she asked if he plans to propose to his girlfriend Amelia Woolley. Niall recently announced he is releasing his fourth studio album, Dinner Party - and the entire album is about Amelia. Joining Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Friday, Niall shared how the album was inspired by the night he and Amelia met at a dinner party. But he became cagey when Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda asked if he has plans to propose to Amelia anytime soon. 'No, I'm just saying just think about it,' Amanda said, with Jamie jumping in to ask: 'Amanda is saying should she buy a hat?'
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 20:53 UTC
Luke Littler learning ‘not to react’ after silencing crowd with Dublin comeback
While the biggest jeers of the night were reserved for Northern Ireland’s Josh Rock, whose every throw was booed as his miserable Premier League form continued, Littler also drew the ire of the crowd. “In the first game against (Stephen) Bunting I didn’t give anything to the fans, I didn’t give any reaction and got the job done. But asked what was going through his mind when trailing 5-0 to Price, Littler said: “I’m out the game, I’m gone. “It’s not going to plan with Josh but he definitely deserves to be here,” Littler added. “Hopefully Josh can get a grip off the format and the Premier League very soon.”
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 20:50 UTC
Children and young people face a ‘truly toxic online landscape’, doctors warn
Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty ImagesChildren and young people face a “truly toxic online landscape” due to the mix of certain features of social media apps, algorithms and the ubiquity of smartphones, doctors have warned. Prof Matthew Sadlier, vice-president and chair of the consultants’ committee of the medical organisation, said social media apps offer easy access to unconnected users, including children. “We are living in an age of almost non-existent social media regulation, which has created a truly toxic online landscape. “It is ironic that, having been marketed as useful, positive platforms to stay connected with friends and family, social media apps are exposing young people to a wide range of harms including addictive algorithms, sexual violence and gambling,” Sadlier added. “The Government must act to safeguard people from this type of content by introducing far stricter online regulation.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 20:45 UTC
Blind woman claims she wasn’t told home of 34 years will be demolished for MetroLink
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has been hit with a discrimination complaint alleging it failed to inform a blind woman her home will be demolished to make way for MetroLink. Residents of 25-36 Townsend Street in Dublin received information packs from TII last Thursday advising them Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) had been issued in respect of their homes. received an information pack from TII regarding a CPO that had been issued for the purchase of our homes. I did not receive an information pack or any communication whatsoever from TII,” she said. “MetroLink is currently in the process of issuing thousands of information packs to impacted residents, with staggered distribution taking place this week and next,” he added.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 20:38 UTC
MC Council OKs appropriation for all-inclusive playground, fitness park
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Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 20:36 UTC
Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa in 3rd T20 to lead series 2-1
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Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 20:34 UTC
'The door is open': England could take Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman, 16, to the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel hails 'impressive' star
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has not ruled out taking Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman to the World Cup. Sixteen-year-old Dowman was not included in the huge 35-man squad Tuchel unveiled on Friday for the forthcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley. But the England boss says he will not close the door on including Dowman for the World Cup in America if he accelerates his rapid progress at Arsenal between now and the summer. ‘I keep the door open for anyone with any age,’ Tuchel said at Wembley. Tuchel said last night they already know who they are but suggested his plans could change if players impress him.
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 20:34 UTC
The Irish airman who survived one of the most dangerous jobs of the second World War
He was also a rear (or tail) gunner, the most dangerous job on a plane. The 101 Squadron, meanwhile, was specially equipped bombing teams that doubled up as intelligence gatherers. But if the aircraft in general were a target, rear gunners were especially so. “Tail-end Charlies”, as rear gunners were known, had to be small to fit their cramped quarters. As a veteran of 101 Squadron, O’Dwyer would surely have been the only member of an elite unit to reach a 101st birthday.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 20:30 UTC
Liverpool hit with Alisson injury blow as replacement decision made for Brighton
Liverpool hit with Alisson injury blow as replacement decision made for BrightonLiverpool face Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime with Arne Slot set to be without a key playerView 2 Images Liverpool have been hit by a big Alisson injury blow before the Premier League clash against Brighton (Image: (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))Alisson Becker will be absent from Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Brighton and Hove Albion with Giorgi Mamardashvili expected to deputise between the posts. The Brazilian shot-stopper missed the 1-0 Champions League loss at Galatasaray last Tuesday (March 10) due to what was characterised as a minor muscle problem. However, he made his comeback for the 1-1 Premier League stalemate at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. He then featured again on Wednesday as Liverpool overturned their first-leg loss to thrash the Turkish outfit 4-0 at Anfield and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals. The previous two complete Premier League campaigns have witnessed him sitting out 20 matches in total, with Caoimhin Kelleher filling in during those periods.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 20:28 UTC
Gerry Adams welcomes ’emphatic end’ to High Court claim over IRA bombings
Gerry Adams was not in court on Friday as the case was discontinued (Jonathan Brady/PA)Mr Adams told the court in London he had “no involvement whatsoever” in the bombings and was never a member of the Provisional IRA, with his lawyers claiming the case should be thrown out as an abuse of the court system. Anne Studd KC told the court a “jigsaw” of evidence from those who knew Mr Adams and those who knew of him would prove the case against him. But during his evidence, Mr Adams said he “categorically” denied the claims and “had no involvement in or advance knowledge of” the bombings. After a delay to the start of proceedings on Friday, Ms Studd told the court the case would be discontinued after “proceedings developed overnight”. She continued that the development was “related” to the argument around whether the claim was an “abuse of process”.
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 20:15 UTC
Jose Mourinho posts heartbreaking tribute after death of ex-Chelsea and Man Utd coach
Jose Mourinho posts heartbreaking tribute after death of ex-Chelsea and Man Utd coachJose Mourinho worked alongside goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United, with the pair enjoying great successView 2 Images Jose Mourinho worked alongside Silvino Louro for years (Image: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)Jose Mourinho has posted an emotional tribute to Silvino Louro after his long-time associate sadly passed away aged 67. Louro worked as a goalkeeping coach under Mourinho's management and there was an outpouring of tributes after news of his death broke on Thursday night. He was a regular fixture on the bench alongside Mourinho during his stints at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United. In the Mourinho family you are loved and you'll stay alive. Chelsea added: “Everyone at Chelsea FC is deeply saddened by the passing of our former goalkeeping coach, Silvino Louro.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 20:11 UTC
Global shares fall as bonds rise on inflation worries due to Iran war
DublinThe Irish market ended the week in the red, tracking global developments as market turmoil triggered by the US war in Iran continued. The Euronext Dublin lost 1.7 per cent over the session, ending the week at 11,881. Banking shares fell, with AIB declining almost 2.4 per cent and Bank of Ireland down 2.6 per cent. Market heavyweights Kerry Group and Glanbia were also off the pace, losing just under 1 per cent each. Home builders Glenveagh and Cairn ended the week lower, losing 1.8 per cent and 4.6 per cent respectively.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 20:11 UTC
Six Nations prize money is a tricky and inexact science
This is based on the premise that the prize fund for the Six Nations was in line with last year’s tournament, which has also been misconstrued as being in the region of €20.83 million. This would have represented a significant increase on, say, the 2023 prize fund of €13.7 million when Ireland won the Grand Slam. In actual fact, it is understood that the prize fund for both the 2025 and 2026 Six Nations decreased from 2023, not due to reduced revenue for the Six Nations but seemingly as a consequence of a slight redistribution of funds. Accordingly, the six have evidently sought to ensure a greater return for each of them by reducing the prize fund. For example, as was previously reported in The Irish Times, the IRFU received roughly €5.15 million after Andy Farrell’s side won the 2023 Six Nations.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 20:10 UTC
Bori Akinola bows out after sixth-place finish in world semi-final
Bori Akinola came up short in his bid to reach the world indoor 60m final in Torun, Poland on Friday evening, the 24-year-old clocking 6.60 to finish sixth in his semi-final. Earlier in the day, Mark English produced a controlled, commanding performance to take victory in his 800m heat in 1:46.62. I put the head down after Tokyo last year and wanted to do my form justice.”His 800m semi-final sees him drawn alongside Australia’s Peter Bol, who also trains under coach Justin Rinaldi. Elsewhere, there were mixed fortunes for Ireland’s two athletes in the women’s 800m, Maeve O’Neill and Emma Moore. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed, I came here to make a semi-final,” said Moore.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 20:08 UTC