'My dream Man Utd move was ripped away from me by Bournemouth – I was devastated'
'My dream Man Utd move was ripped away from me by Bournemouth – I was devastated'The forward discussed being denied a sensational return to Manchester United and his subsequent dismayView 3 Images Ex-Bournemouth striker Joshua King was denied a move to Manchester United in 2020 (Image: Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)Former Bournemouth forward Joshua King previously revealed his disappointment at being prevented from securing a dream return to Manchester United. His Premier League breakthrough arrived with Bournemouth, where he netted 53 goals in 184 appearances. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "The dream was to play for United," King said in March 2025, via VG. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 11:37 UTC
Forever grateful to reach another milestone
TRANSPLANT Team Ireland member Teresa Smyth from Williamstown with former Olympian triathlete Gavin Noble ahead of the 2023 World Transplant Games.File photo:Conor McCabe Photography. Forever grateful to reach another milestoneTransplant recipient marks 25th anniversaryBy Kerrie Bolger Gardiner“I didn’t think I’d get my life back.” Those are the words of Teresa Smyth when asked how it feels to mark 25 years since her kidney transplant. Recalling the day of the transplant, Teresa, from near Williamstown, said she wasn’t as nervous as she expected. The first year after surgery brought its share of challenges, it was full of ups and downs. Since the surgery, Teresa has made ..................
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 11:33 UTC
Gerry Adams recalls ‘very bad history’ of British rule as London civil case nears end
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams (centre) arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, in central London on Thursday. Closing submissions in the two-week-long civil case in the high court in London began on Thursday morning. “But I have to remind us all that Irish people have had a very bad history and experience of British rule,” he said outside the royal courts of justice, accompanied by Sinn Féin MP John Finucane and MLA Paul Maskey. “I’m also here out of respect for the claimants, and very mindful of all of the victims of the conflict. Very little evidence about Adams’ alleged involvement in the Old Bailey, Docklands and Manchester bombings has been produced in any way to the court, Craven told the presiding judge.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:33 UTC
Young girl at centre of parental child abduction case to remain in Poland
A young girl at the centre of a parental child abduction case will remain in Poland for the foreseeable future after the Polish children’s ombudsman intervened in the case. The children’s ombudsman in Poland, who is supporting the mother, has lodged an “extraordinary complaint” in the case. In May 2025, a Polish court ruled that the Irish-born young girl should be brought back to Ireland. He said the Supreme Court ruling in Poland “has to stand for something”. Both Ireland and Poland are signed up to The Hague Convention, an international treaty which deals with cases of parental child abduction.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:30 UTC
Markwayne Mullin: Kristi Noem’s homeland security successor is a plumber and ‘Maga warrior’
Paul reminded the hearing that afterwards, Mullin had called him a “freakin’ snake” and said he understood why he had been assaulted. “Today I will give you that chance to clear the record,” Paul said to Mullin. Rand Paul appears on a television as he questions Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday during the latter's confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of the US department of homeland security. That’s how you settle your differences, sir.”Democrat Senator John Fetterman during Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRand, a vociferous Trump critic, voted against the confirmation of Mullin in the committee’s vote on Thursday.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:24 UTC
Irish exports plunge 35% as pharma shipments fall
Irish exports plunge 35% as pharma shipments fallIreland’s goods exports fell by 35% in January 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. In January 2026, unadjusted goods exports were €16.2 billion, compared with €24.9 billion in January 2025, a decrease of €8.7 billion. In January 2026, the US, the Netherlands and Great Britain accounted for 45.3% of Ireland’s total export goods. Exports to the US fell by 71% in January 2026, compared to January last year, with exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the US falling to 81%. Imports from Great Britain fell by 10.4%, with the largest share of imports being Mineral Fuels, Lubricants, and Machinery & Transport Equipment.
Source:Irish Independent
March 20, 2026 11:12 UTC
‘I’m amazed with what I’ve seen so far in Ireland’: An interview with Novo Nordisk’s Irish boss
The new general manager of Novo Nordisk’s Irish operation arrived here just before Christmas and, like the rest of us, has barely seen the sun since. I agree.”MotivationFor the 45-year-old, much of the motivation in joining Novo Nordisk lay in seeing the impact diabetes and obesity had on her family in Turkey. “If you open the map of Ireland, Athlone sits just in the middle of the country,” she says, noting this makes it a good location for logistics. At the time of writing, Novo Nordisk is still awaiting authorisation for its oral treatment here. Position: General manager, Novo Nordisk Ireland.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:12 UTC
Father loses court fight with his ex-wife over whether to bury or cremate their teenage son, 17, who took his own life
Budding photographer Gabrielle Barbus, 17, of Hornchurch, east London, took his own life last December after struggling with mental health issues. Gabrielle's mother Georgia Opritescu (right) arrives at London's High Court with AntonioHe added that his untimely death 'was and is devastating for all members of the family'. 'This is not a case where there is any clear indication of Gabrielle's wishes, such as instructions in a will or even diary entry,' he said. 'Mr Barbus wishes Gabrielle to be buried. 'Mr Barbus' wishes regarding burial are heartfelt and rooted in his orthodox Christian faith.
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 11:06 UTC
CRH pursues change to financial reporting laws
Photograph: NYSECRH has asked the Government to change the law on financial reporting, seeking Companies Act exemptions that could cut its annual accounting costs by more than €10 million. This is in addition to long-standing Companies Act requirements to file annual accounts under separate International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The minute noted “no action points” for Finance on CRH reporting requirements, saying the company proposed “to raise this matter directly with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment”. That department, which is responsible for the Companies Act, acknowledged CRH engagement and said it was committed to maintaining a world-class company law code. The existing exemptions are set out in section 279 of the 2014 Companies Act.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 11:00 UTC
We know who Banksy is. We didn’t know he had another alter ego
Excluding indifference, reaction to the Reuters investigation titled In Search of Banksy falls into two main camps. The name Robin Gunningham has been cited regularly and confidently since 2008, when the Mail on Sunday did an exposé. This is often, at face value, more of a “leave the man alone” response than a “stop ruining the enigma” plea. Again, this reaction is logical, as anonymity has been considered integral to the Banksy project. The news agency quotes the artist’s lawyer, Mark Stephens, saying that Banksy “does not accept that many of the details contained within your enquiry are correct”.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 10:51 UTC
Pets on public transport consultation closes today
Ottoline SpearmanThe public consultation relating to pets on public transport closes on Friday. Under the proposal, small animals can travel on public transport if they are in carriers, on someone's lap or on the floor without blocking aisles or doorways. Larger dogs may travel if kept on a lead and muzzled, though access may be refused when services are busy. The policy, proposed by the National Transport Authority (NTA), relates to the bus, rail and Luas services that are part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network. To review the proposals and submit your feedback, visit the National Transport Authority Consultation Portal.
Source:The Herald
March 20, 2026 10:48 UTC
Iran’s economic warfare reshapes battlefield
Israel’s targeting of Iran’s South Pars gasfield, the largest natural gasfield in the world, was seemingly done without US consent. Iran only needs one guy with a rocket launcher standing on the shore to make the Strait of Hormuz inoperable. With the skies controlled by Israel and the US, weaponising energy by blocking tanker traffic and attacking energy infrastructure in the region was Tehran’s only play: economic warfare to combat conventional warfare. Iran’s Shahed drones cost $20,000-$30,000 to make, while the US F-16 jet missiles used to intercept them cost $400,000. Israel’s targeting of Iran’s South Pars gasfield, the largest natural gasfield in the world, seemingly done without US consent, and Iran’s retaliatory strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex mark a worrying escalation.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 10:37 UTC
Man charged in relation to fatal three-car crash in Limerick
A man has been charged in relation to a fatal three-car crash which happened in Co Limerick last month. The incident happened on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, on Friday, February 13. The driver and sole occupant of one of the cars involved, Áine O'Reilly, was pronounced dead at the scene. The sole occupant of the second car involved, a man aged in his 40s, was brought to UHL for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been charged and is due to appear before Limerick District Court on Friday morning.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 10:36 UTC