How a 1847 Choctaw donation to Ireland now funds students through UCC scholarship
More than a century later, Cordell Palmer, a member of the Choctaw Nation, is among those benefitting from his community’s extraordinary legacy. The initiative was introduced to acknowledge the generosity and humanitarianism displayed by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, who gifted funds to the Irish during the Famine. Check it out HERE and happy readingThe stainless steel feathers honour an extraordinary act of solidarity in March 1847, when the Choctaw Nation gathered roughly $170 to help feed Ireland’s starving poor. He had lived and worked for the Choctaw Nation pretty much his whole life. “They know about the monument in Midleton.”The connection between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation never ceases to fascinate Cordell.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 21, 2026 07:30 UTC
Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, US jury finds
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion (€38 billion). But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not “scheme” to mislead investors. The civil trial in San Francisco centred on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which he later renamed X. Jurors were asked to decide if two tweets and comments Musk made on a podcast in May 2022 amounted to him intentionally defrauding Twitter shareholders, who sold their shares based on Musk’s statements. After Musk tried to back out, Twitter went to court in Delaware to force him to honour his original deal.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 07:29 UTC
Shane Daly prays for Munster poise in Durban cathedral of rugby
He also knows his team needs to stay focused if they are to leave Durban with valuable United Rugby Championship points after Saturday’s meeting with the Sharks. For all the Springbok quality within the Sharks squad, it has been another campaign of underperformance. “Those big results, (are) something we've probably struggled with a little bit this year, we've come out the wrong side of a lot of big games,” Daly said. Obviously, we're missing a couple of internationals, but that's just the nature of this time of the season. Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Fineen Wycherley, Paddy Patterson, Dan Kelly, Brian Gleeson.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 21, 2026 07:28 UTC
Guess who? Nineties heartthrob strips off and enjoys some fun in the sun with new partner who bears a striking resemblance to his long-term ex
The couple looked chuffed to be sharing the day as they arrived at Shark Beach, in Vaucluse. The couple looked comfortable in each other's company as they took in some rays on the sand. At one point Ed's sun-smart beach date dutifully applied sunscreen to his back before the couple lay on their stomachs to work on their tans. While there was no PDA during the beach date, the couple were happy to while away a few hours chatting on the sand. Prior to her relationship with Ed, Jaynie was married to radio executive Mark Shaw.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 07:22 UTC
Although he may enjoy it, Gerry Adams's decades of denial over IRA membership have held Sinn Féin back from power, award-winning Irish Daily Mail journalist John Lee argues after sudden collapse of bo
John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh and Barry Laycock sought a ruling that the former leader of Sinn Féin was directly responsible for the attacks. During the trial, the court heard from former IRA members, British Army Intelligence officers and journalists who all accused Adams of being a senior IRA member. Gerry Adams's repeated denial of his leadership role within the IRA during The Troubles actually hurts the cause he claims to champion, award-winning journalist John Lee has arguedSubscribe to The Crime Desk to listen to this podcast. Lee has covered Sinn Féin for three decades. Listen to the Daily Mail's Glen Keogh and John Lee break down the withdrawal of the IRA bombing case by subscribing to The Crime Desk for unlimited access to the Trial Plus podcast.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 07:08 UTC
Nick Griggs: Ronnie Delany's legacy is paving the way for us all
Back in the summer of 2023, Nick Griggs stood on the line in Budapest at his first World Championships alongside Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. But ahead of this evening’s world indoor 3000m final in Torun, Poland, that feeling is long gone for the 21-year-old Tyrone athlete. “I wasn’t expecting to beat them because I didn’t think I was good enough and right enough, I wasn’t. He went on to become the fastest Irish U-20 in history at 1500m, the mile, 3000m and 5000m, and then later claimed all those same records at U-23 level. “You've allowed yourself to be in a world final,” he says.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 21, 2026 07:05 UTC
Recession is guaranteed if crude oil hits this price... and Wall Street warns it is alarmingly close
America’s economy is holding up well despite surging oil prices - for now - but alarm bells are ringing on Wall Street. The Wall Street Journal polled economists to see how high oil prices would have to rise - and how long they'd have to stay elevated - to push the US economy towards recession. They said that oil would have to stay around $138 a barrel for about three months to push the US economy towards a recession. So far, the Iran war has lasted almost three weeks and US oil prices have been hovering around $95 - compared to an average price of $65 in February. Join the debate How should the US handle soaring oil prices if conflict in the Middle East threatens our economy?
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 06:42 UTC
Get-Right Game Against Western Conference Foe- Rapids vs Sporting KC Preview
— Burgundy Wave (@burgundywave.bsky.social) 2026-03-15T00:19:24.121ZStruck Out at Yankee StadiumColorado could not get their first win away from home when they visited the Big Apple. pic.twitter.com/VOQ9A5fX8M — Burgundy Wave (@Burgundywave) March 19, 2026New Look Sporting KC SideInteresting would be too nice a word to use to describe this offseason for Sporting KC. But Sporting KC did not make many splashes in the offseason to fill the roster’s needs. Sporting KC still needs a lot to fill their roster to MLS quality. The Rapids win this game 3-1.
Source:Daily Mail
March 21, 2026 06:18 UTC
Search for person to lead the turnaround of the deprived Lincolnshire neighbourhood
Birchwood in Lincoln was selected as one of areas most in need of funding through the national Pride in Place scheme. The City of Lincoln Council is setting up a neighbourhood board of local people and organisations to lead the investment, with applications open now for a chairperson and deputy chairperson. “We are looking for people with a strong connection to Birchwood who are passionate about improving their community,” she said. Pride in Place is about putting real power into the hands of local communities so residents can help shape the future of their neighbourhood. A launch event and community fun day will take place on May 31.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 06:10 UTC
Bombus terrestris is often the earliest queen bee to emerge from overwintering
This creature is more likely to be a queen buff-tailed bumble bee – Bombus terrestris – often the earliest queen to emerge from overwintering. It is more likely to be a queen buff-tailed bumble bee – Bombus terrestris – often the earliest queen to emerge from overwintering. Photograph: Frank Mc NamaraI found this stranger on our windowsill last August in Ballyhea (North Cork). It is a pity that the photo doesn’t show the critical feature - the stem/stipe - which is blackish in this species. Normally it grows on dead wood, but it has also been recorded on living trees, which were most likely moribund.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 06:09 UTC
Banned Blyth driver got behind wheel to travel distance of four-minute walk to see kids
Banned Blyth driver got behind wheel to travel distance of four-minute walk to see kidsDaniel Smith, who lost his licence last year and wasn't due to get it back until August, showed his contempt for the court order when he got behind the wheel in Blyth, NorthumberlandView Image Daniel Smith leaves South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court in Northumberland. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A banned Northumberland driver got behind the wheel to travel the distance of a four-minute walk in order to see his kids. Glenda Beck, prosecuting at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court, said police were on patrol in Blyth at around 9.10pm on December 18 last year when they spotted Smith in his Mercedes. Graham Crouth, defending, said: "The purpose of the journey was to travel to his former partner's house to see his children. "He will never be able to offer an acceptable excuse for not walking it - it's a four-minute walk.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 06:05 UTC
Taoiseach’s White House visit invokes the right to be forgotten
Asked by a Japanese journalist why the US had not given its allies forewarning of its attack on Iran, Trump retorted:“Who knows better about surprise than Japan? During his meeting with Martin, Trump spent most of his time complaining and criticising European leaders in particular for not being willing to send their fleets to the Strait of Hormuz. There is a sentimental view of Ireland in the US that goes beyond party politics, and beyond politics. If you look at the people Trump has clashed with in the White House, they tend to be leaders he dislikes or countries he dislikes. And finally ...Pat has surpassed himself with another must-read piece on the Taoiseach’s visit to Washington that was published today.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 06:04 UTC
Humpback whales take more mature approach to mating
However, an older mating partner will have ‘good’ genes which helped him, or her, survive and prosper. The humpback whale’s breaching display is one the great sights of the natural world and its mysterious half-hour-long song has few equals in the animal kingdom. During the era of industrial whaling, however, humpbacks, like all the great whales, were hunted mercilessly for their oil. The composition of a whale’s skin changes with age, so chemical analysis of a skin sample enables a whale’s age to be determined. The mating of humpbacks has never been observed, but males can be seen escorting and guarding females.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 21, 2026 06:04 UTC
Enzo Fernandez undermines Liam Rosenior again with brutal Chelsea manager comments
Enzo Fernandez undermines Liam Rosenior again with brutal Chelsea manager commentsChelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up about Enzo Maresca's departure from Stamford BridgeView Image Enzo Fernandez spoke about Maresca's departure for the first timeEnzo Fernandez has admitted that Enzo Maresca's exit from Chelsea caused pain amongst the squad, whilst implying that several players struggle to comprehend how decisions are reached in football. The Italian manager left Stamford Bridge at the beginning of the year and was subsequently succeeded by Liam Rosenior. I don't have an answer for you because I don't know. If by now you don't know what he said is truth then you know nothing and you're not a Chelsea fan." Speaking to ESPN Argentina, Fernandez said: "I don't know, there are eight games left and the FA Cup.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 21, 2026 06:02 UTC
In the big house on Pennsylvania Avenue, it was the Potus Plámáser’s turn in the bully seat once more
And on Tuesday evening in the big house on Pennsylvania Avenue, it was Micheal’s turn again. Photograph: Niall Carson/PAFormer taoiseach Enda Kenny, no stranger to the White House, looks like a man who is enjoying his retirement. This year, mercifully, the White House was a Conor McGregor-free zone. We’re told he looked absolutely thrilled with himself at the shamrock ceremony in the White House. “A productive and focused St Patrick’s Week in Washington, DC,” he posted on his return to the real capital.
Source:The Irish Times
March 21, 2026 06:01 UTC