Amanda Holden leaves Alan Carr in hysterics as she brags she is 'brilliant in bed' after revealing she prefers to sleep with her dogs over her husband
Amanda Holden had viewers in hysterics as she made a racy confession about her bedroom prowess to her best pal Alan Carr. In a throwback clip from their BBC series, Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, the TV star, 55, boasted that she was 'brilliant' in bed. Amanda's confession about her sleeping habits comes after she made a cheeky swipe at her husband Chris Hughes, by revealing she prefers to sleep with her dogs. Appearing at Crufts 2026 earlier this month, she gushed to Claudia Winkleman about her two dogs, Minnie and Rudy, whose portraits were embroidered across the back of her jacket. As Jamie urged people to text in with their thoughts, Amanda revealed she believed it was appropriate to bathe with your pets before insisting that she didn't want complaints.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 17:43 UTC
Are YOU a chronic people pleaser? I'm a clinical psychologist, and I see it all the time... here's how to fix it
Dr Quint shares her practical tips below. Dr Quint says that the constant mental commentary doesn't motivate improvement, it creates paralysis. To counter the negative self-talk, Dr Quint recommends self-compassion. Dr Quint also suggests seeing your packed to-do list as a one in one out scenario. Dr Quint said: 'You do not have to be exceptional at everything.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 17:43 UTC
Scotland u20s suffer Ireland Six Nations loss and unwanted finale
Scotland got off to a promising start and loosehead prop Oliver McKenna was held up over the try line early on. Stand-off Tom Wood, the son of former Ireland legend Keith, converted and it was 7-0. Ireland thought they had scored their second in the 15th minute, but the ‘try’ was ruled out for a forward pass. Scotland then lost key man Nairn Moncrieff to injury and, in the 30th minute, Ireland scored try number three. Tries from Barrett and sub Christian Foley at the end put the icing on the cake for Ireland.
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 17:42 UTC
Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes make Irish rallying history
Monaghan's Josh Moffett and his Wexford co-driver Andy Hayes have written their own piece of Irish rallying history by giving the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 its first success in a round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship courtesy of a start to finish victory in the Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally. Ballylickey's Daniel Cronin (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) was the top local driver in eighth with Clonakilty's David Guest (Ford Fiesta rally2) ninth. Hayes (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) 1h. O'Sullivan (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2)+9.9s3. Salminen (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1)+4m.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 17:28 UTC
How radiographer bride-to-be lost 27kg after confronting realisation during New Zealand holiday - without any 'cheat' methods or gym classes
'I have to admit that before the weight loss I was still a very happy person. 'It was based on scientific knowledge of food groups, in the quantities we need to support a healthy weight. For those struggling to lose weight, Katie - who now weighs 67kg - said: 'You just have to keep on showing up for yourself, consistently. Following her amazing weight loss, Katie is now looking forward to becoming a mum for the first time, with her baby due in just a matter of weeks. 'I've built knowledge, habits and a positive relationship with food that go far beyond short-term weight loss.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 17:16 UTC
Ribee makes light work of Lincolnshire opposition
Travelling kindly throughout on testing ground he relishes for jockey Declan McDonogh, it appeared only a matter of time before he hit the front and once doing so, he was not for catching as he scorched to an uncontested length-and-a-half success over Eastwatch. “In those conditions he’s a hard horse to beat,” said Mulvany. “We booked Declan McDonogh as Gary Carroll couldn’t do the weight on him. “He’s a grand big horse and that’s what you want for those conditions out there.”He added: “We’ll probably have to go again shortly. I said today we’d see how we were and after that we’ll worry about the next day.”
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 17:06 UTC
Four new films to see this week: One Last Deal, Resurrection, Scarlet and A Pale View of Hills
15A cert, limited release, 156 minIn a near future, the world’s population has stopped dreaming – by way of extending lifespan, it seems – and, as a consequence, films have taken on symbolic and nostalgic value. 16 cert, limited release, 111 minFew film-makers move so fluidly between the intimate and the cosmic as Hosoda. That makes his latest film, Scarlet – an audacious anime riff on Hamlet that never quite comes together – all the more frustrating. Full review TBA Pale View of Hills ★★★☆☆Directed by Kei Ishikawa. 12A cert, limited release, 123 minIshikawa’s polished film, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel, from 1982, simultaneously demonstrates the plusses and pitfalls of tackling that novelist’s work.
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2026 17:00 UTC
Ruler’s Control brings Amo run to an end in Curragh maiden
We thought an awful lot of this horse coming here today,” said Foley. “He had worked with a couple of the older ones and he was showing signs that he could be very good. “We were hoping he’d improve plenty for whatever he did today but we did think an awful lot of him. “She’ll stay a mile, maybe a mile and a quarter and she was always going to win when she started rallying. “You could say she’d go for a Guineas trial, but I think she’d be better at a mile.
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 16:56 UTC
Government still aims to cut worker taxes in budget despite Iran crisis
The Government is still hoping to cut workers’ taxes in the budget despite fears that the war in the Middle East will lead to spiralling prices, Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris has said. Petrol and diesel prices have spiralled in recent weeks, with the cost of home heating oil also rising dramatically. Mr Harris told the Irish Examiner that the Government is examining a range of options that could be unveiled if the situation deteriorates. “We are now preparing a range of possible measures that could be deployed — could — in a variety of alternative scenarios. Speaking to reporters at Trafalgar Square, Mr Harris confirmed that the Government will fast-track plans to give the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) additional powers.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 16:56 UTC
Trump rejects peace overtures and calls on countries to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
Photograph: Aaron Schwartz/AFP via Getty ImagesUS president Donald Trump has called on other countries including China to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to reopen it. He adds that many countries will be sending warships to keep the shipping channel “open and safe”. The island’s terminals is where 90 per cent of Iranian oil is shipped from. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is not closed to friendly countries. It is also the only significant UAE port which lies outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2026 16:45 UTC
Crystal Palace held to a goalless draw by 10-man Leeds
Crystal Palace 0 Leeds 0Leeds suffered more capital punishment after Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty and Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace. The Whites are now winless in their last 12 visits to London, but they did at least battle for a point despite playing the whole second half a man down. It could be a valuable point as well, with Leeds having been dragged back into the relegation dogfight after five matches without a win. A forgettable encounter only briefly came to life just before half-time, when Calvert-Lewin fired his spot-kick wide, managers Oliver Glasner and Daniel Farke were both booked and Gudmundsson was dismissed.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 16:24 UTC
Wexford's bid for back-to-back promotions still on course after Clare scalp
Division 3: Wexford 1-23 Clare 2-17Wexford’s remarkable bid for back-to-back National League promotions received its biggest endorsement yet when knocking hosts Clare out of the race in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. Scorers for Wexford: M Rossiter (2tp), P Hughes (2tp), S Nolan (3f) 0-5 each; D Brooks 0-4 (2tpf); E Nolan 0-3 (1tp); S Doyle 1-0; E Porter 0-1. Scorers for Clare: M McInerney 1-7 (1-0 Pen, 1tpf, 1tp, 1f); E Cleary 1-4 (1tp, 1f); A Griffin 0-3 (1f); C Meaney 0-2 (1tp); B McNamara (0-1). Wexford: D Brooks; L O’Connor, G Sheehan, E Porter; S Doyle, E Nolan, D Furlong; L Coleman, C Kehoe; N Hughes, P Hughes, C Feeney; T Byrne, M Rossiter, S Nolan. Clare: S Ryan; M Doherty, R Lanigan, A Sweeney; B Rouine, C Meaney, I Ugwueru; B McNamara, C Brennan; D Walsh, A Griffin, S Griffin; E Cleary, M McInerney, C Murray.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 16:18 UTC
Why attacks on Iran's Kargh Island could keep oil prices high
The bombardment took aim at military assets on the island, and has so far spared oil facilities. The war in Iran has effectively blocked the Gulf states from exporting a fifth of the world’s oil supply to the international buyers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s attacks on tankers trapped in the vital trade route have erased an estimated 15m barrels of oil from the global market. The risk is that the world’s biggest oil producers will be forced to shut down many of their fields altogether, keeping prices higher for households and businesses for a sustained period. The threat to the Middle East’s oilfields is now considered the main driver for the upward march of market prices.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 16:16 UTC
Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London
This year’s annual event was designed by the London Mayor’s office as a family-friendly day of entertainment to celebrate Irish culture. Tanaiste Simon Harris speaking on stage in Trafalgar Square (Lucy North/PA)Speaking from the stage in Trafalgar Square, Tanaiste Mr Harris said of London: “We help build this great city. We help contribute to this great city and I’m so proud of the links between London and Ireland, between Ireland and Britain. Performers during the St Patrick’s Day parade (Lucy North/PA)The flags of the Irish counties were carried aloft as a dance troupe performed a traditional jig. Linda Martin and Ignatius Linane came out to watch the parade (Lucy North/PA)“I always feel welcome, friendly, just happy.
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 16:06 UTC
Trump's alternative tariffs may sour Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s visit
These actions aim to replace US president Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which were recently deemed illegal by the US Supreme Court. Ireland was specifically mentioned in documents from US trade representative Jamieson Greer, who pointed out:“Ireland has maintained a substantial goods trade surplus — $97bn or 15.9% of GDP in 2024. In 2023, its goods trade surplus with the rest of the world reached $57bn. Ireland bound within the EU trade negotiations systemIn any event, we are bound within the EU trade negotiations system, which has been a useful shield, giving Ireland protection within the wider trade negotiations. However, as with all negotiations with the Trump administration, the situation is fluid, with potential for further, more targeted actions against some sectors.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 16:06 UTC