Wife of stabbed Ukrainian father hails him as ‘my home, my heart, my safe place in life’
Mr Zhyvytskyi's wife, Viktoriya, fought back tears as she told mourners that her husband's entire world was his family. Mr Zhyvytskyi's family has vowed that his infant daughter, Yeva, will grow up knowing just how much her father adored her. Mr Zhyvytskyi was formally pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor at 8.35pm on Monday evening. Mr Zhyvytskyi lay in repose at Coughlan's funeral home in Shandon on Monday afternoon and was buried following 12 noon Requiem Mass. While born in the Ukraine, Mr Zhyvytskyi moved to Ireland as a child and grew up here.
Source:Irish Independent
March 25, 2026 02:16 UTC
The $1 'super seeds' that slash weight, fight cancer and boost heart health
But for those looking to lose weight, nutritionists said they should consider pumpkin seeds, while those seeking more fiber or calcium were told to consider chia seeds. Chia seeds, on the other hand, are reported to have a very mild nutty flavor and are often sprinkled over foods. For chia seeds, there is also some evidence that they can help to boost weight loss. Results showed that those who consumed the most chia seeds were more likely to report feeling fuller for longer than those who ate fewer or none of the seeds. 'We know they are excellent sources of nutrition and contribute to your overall health,' she said, referring to chia seeds.
Source:Daily Mail
March 25, 2026 02:10 UTC
Gsoc currently investigating two cases of theft from Garda stations, PAC told
Two cases of theft from Garda stations are being investigated by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc), the force has told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Gardaí in December told the PAC it had to launch 41 investigations into cash, taken as evidence, which has gone missing over the last five years. Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operations is now satisfied that there are in fact 13 allegations/incidents of money going missing from Garda stations in the period of 2020-2025." Some 13 related to cash or property that was not retained as exhibits in garda stations. These included incidents of stop and search, searches of properties under warrant, searches of vehicles and "accordingly are not relevant to cash stored in garda stations".
Source:Irish Examiner
March 25, 2026 01:58 UTC
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool strike free transfer agreement in shock decision
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool strike free transfer agreement in shock decisionLiverpool star Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, and the club will allow him to move on as a free agent this summer despite his contract running until 2027View 2 Images Mohamed Salah (Image: (MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Mohamed Salah has sensationally reached an agreement with Liverpool to leave at the end of the season for FREE. And it has now emerged that Liverpool will allow Salah to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the current season. The move will see Liverpool free up around £400k-a-week in weekly wages from their books for next season but also means they won't get a transfer fee to add for the forward. Mohamed Salah statement in full as Liverpool star reveals he is quitting club READ MORE :Mohamed Salah announces he is LEAVING Liverpool in bombshell statement READ MORE :“And to the fans, I don’t have enough words. View 2 Images Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool against Brighton in the FA Cup (Image: Getty Images)“The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 25, 2026 01:51 UTC
A bloomin' great year for cherry blossom! Scientists reveal how the recent 'weather WHIPLASH' has provided ideal conditions for flowers
But these unusual fluctuations have provided the 'ideal' conditions for cherry blossoms, experts have revealed. While this week has seen a return to cooler, cloudier days, experts now say that this should help extend blossom displays. But these unusual fluctuations have provided the 'ideal' conditions for cherry blossoms, experts have revealed. 'Cherry blossom is susceptible to wind, and magnolia blossom can be scorched, so what's needed now is a period of calm weather,' said Adam Carveth, Head Gardener for the Heart of Cornwall Portfolio. Beyond the cherry blossom, the warm, wet weather has also meant some tulips are out - something that wouldn’t normally be expected before Easter.
Source:Daily Mail
March 25, 2026 01:38 UTC
Trump wants to set clock back to find way out of morass of Iran war
Here is what Trump expected when he started bombing Iran: its regime would collapse or unconditionally surrender within 72 hours. Plan B did not exist, which means Trump is scrambling to get back to what existed before Plan A. But we can be sure that Gulf war III will intensify the global arms race, especially among America’s confidence-shaken allies. What remains to be seen is how Trump will find a way out of this morass. He wanted to bring down Iran’s regime.
Source:The Irish Times
March 25, 2026 01:34 UTC
Hygienists could solve Ireland's dental health problems
Last month the Oireachtas Committee on Health discussed the state of dental services within the public health system. Simply amending the Dental Act to allow dental hygienists to perform the tasks they are already trained to perform could have a transformative effect on the provision of dental care in Ireland. How dental hygienists can helpAn important part of the solution to this is to allow dental hygienists to do the work they have been trained to carry out. Direct access would also allow dental hygienists to stabilise oral health while patients await definitive treatment. Granting direct access to dental hygienists would not solve every challenge in public dentistry.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 25, 2026 01:28 UTC
Shop owner receives anonymous apology and £100 in cash 15 years after 'former foolish student' stole sign
A bemused shop owner has received an anonymous letter and a £100 in cash to apologise for his sign being stolen 15 years ago. He explained that the day after the theft he had 'turned up in the morning' and the 'big yellow temporary sign' was gone. Flower Pot Bandit' grabbing the LED-lit decoration from a garden table and sauntering away. 'Yours sincerely sorry, The Flower Pot Bandit. Mr Barber, 55, says he found the whole situation 'hilarious' and has now asked his brewers to create a new beer called 'The Flower Pot Bandit'.
Source:Daily Mail
March 25, 2026 01:02 UTC
Australia's inflation falls - but don't expect that to last for long
New figures show Australia's inflation rate ticked down just days before the Iran war made fuel prices soar - but storm clouds are on the horizon that could put more pressure on mortgage interest rates. Trimmed mean inflation - which excludes volatile items to provide a clearer picture of underlying price pressures - was unchanged at 3.3 per cent. The Reserve Bank of Australia's inflation target is between two and three per cent. Governor Michele Bullock said the Iran war will add to Australia's inflation problem, but domestic conditions were already too tight before its outbreak. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said rising oil prices will be challenging for Australia.
Source:Daily Mail
March 25, 2026 00:44 UTC
Martin Odegaard left ‘very frustrated and grumpy’ by injury blow – Norway boss
Martin Odegaard left ‘very frustrated and grumpy’ by injury blow – Norway bossBy Jim van Wijk, Press AssociationArsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been left “very frustrated and grumpy” by his latest injury setback, according to Norway boss Stale Solbakken. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta stressed in the run-up to Wembley that the club would not take any risks with rushing Odegaard back too soon as he looked to step up his rehabilitation. Solbakken will again be without Odegaard for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Switzerland. “He is very frustrated and grumpy. I think it could be a goal for Martin to be in a squad (for his club) then.
Source:Irish Independent
March 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Novelist Jane Fallon feels ‘remarkably fine’ following breast cancer surgery
Novelist Jane Fallon feels ‘remarkably fine’ following breast cancer surgeryBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterBest selling novelist Jane Fallon has said she feels “remarkably fine” following her breast cancer surgery,It comes after the writer, 65, who is also the partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, announced earlier this month that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Known for penning Getting Rid Of Matthew, the novelist underwent surgery on Monday which she said “went very well” in an Instagram post. The post, which included a number of photographs of Fallon in the hospital as well as back at home, said: “Little update. I’m feeling remarkably fine (which is possibly the drugs, and they might also explain why I’m cross eyed in photo 5). Mammograms can help detect breast cancer that is too small to feel or see, with treatment more likely to be successful if caught early.
Source:Irish Independent
March 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Liam and Noel Gallagher shown having a laugh in Oasis tour photography book
Liam and Noel Gallagher shown having a laugh in Oasis tour photography bookBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterOasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher are seen smiling together backstage in a photograph featured in their upcoming reunion tour book. The collection of pictures, The Oasis Live ’25 Opus, chronicles the Britpop band’s world tour with behind-the-scenes snapshots of the group and their fans. Created in collaboration with the Gallagher brothers, the photographs were shot by Simon Emmett who was also behind the reunion tour announcement photograph of Liam and Noel side by side. Oasis Live ’25 Opus (Simon Emmett/PA)“I felt strongly that this needed to be documented. “Opus is a really appropriate home for something like Oasis Live ’25.
Source:Irish Independent
March 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
When Mo Salah could play his final Liverpool game after shock farewell video
When Mo Salah could play his final Liverpool game after shock farewell videoMohamed Salah has confirmed his departure from Liverpool, bringing to a close one of the most celebrated chapters in the club's long historyView 2 Images Mohamed Salah is set to play his last match for Liverpool next month (Image: (Michael Regan/Getty Images))Mohamed Salah has announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. And, as it stands, the 33-year-old will play his last game for the Reds against Brentford on the final day of the Premier League season. Liverpool are, of course, in Champions League action later this month when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals. View 2 Images Mohamed Salah played a big part in Liverpool's Premier League title win last season. (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images/Getty Images For The Premier League)In a video featuring highlights of his time with Liverpool posted on X, Salah said: “Hello everyone.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 25, 2026 00:31 UTC
Graham Norton insists ‘I don’t know if I will get Taylor Swift wedding invite’
Graham Norton insists ‘I don’t know if I will get Taylor Swift wedding invite’By Casey Cooper-Fiske, Press Association Senior Entertainment ReporterTV presenter Graham Norton has insisted he does not know if he will be invited to Taylor Swift’s wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce. Graham Norton appeared in Swift’s video for Opalite (Matt Crossick/PA) Photo by Matt Crossick Media AssignmentsSpeaking to Maria McErlane, who co-hosts the podcast Wanging On with him, at Advertising Week Europe, Norton said: “I don’t know, no (I have not signed a non-disclosure agreement). “I said that as a joke on the podcast, I said, ‘oh I’ve signed all these NDAs’, and then it started getting reported as a serious thing in America. The Irish presenter went on to say that he felt he is “very lucky” to have been able to “age in real time on television with an audience”. “I was 30-something then, now I’m 60-something, if I was doing that, it would just be creepy.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 25, 2026 00:27 UTC
Barcelona 'look to sell former Premier League star in bid to seal Marcus Rashford move' as Man United stand firm on permanent transfer
Barcelona are believed to be planning to boost their coffers with player sales over the summer in a bid to secure Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis this season. As well as Rashford, Barcelona are thought to be eyeing a move for a fresher No 9 to take over from Lewandowski, with Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez thought to be a major target. Laporta is a keen backer of Flick in the dugout, who in turn is keen for Rashford to stay. ‘It’s a pressure that you look forward to and a pressure that I want to have whilst I’m playing football. It’s a fantastic environment for me to continue my football journey.’Asked about how he had enjoyed settling into life in Barcelona, Rashford said: ‘From the minute that I arrived I felt welcome.
Source:Daily Mail
March 25, 2026 00:26 UTC