Arsenal strategy was 'not Mikel Arteta's expectation' as Man City forced plan change
Arsenal have become masters of the set piece, scoring a huge amount of goals from corners and free-kicks into the box. Arteta's learnings under Guardiola meant that fans and pundits expected Arsenal to adopt a possession-based style, similar to the one that had bought City so much success. He wrote in the Telegraph: "This was not the original expectation when Arteta took the reins at the Emirates. The clash between the pair at the Etihad in the Premier League next month could have a huge bearing on where the title ends up. Carragher believes that, had Arsenal tried to take on Guardiola at his own game they would've been "doomed to fail."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 14:29 UTC
Time to rethink Ireland’s energy policy
Sir, – Paul O’Shea’s letter challenging David Traynor’s suggestion for a high-speed rail spine makes great sense (“A high-speed rail line,” Letters, March 18th). He points to the fact other European countries rely on low-carbon generation and nuclear power to support high-speed rail. As Micheál Martin casually told the Dáil recently, the loss of even one undersea energy connection would close down the country. We need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of our climate policy as it has been rolled out to date. Is transport policy working?
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 14:29 UTC
Hilton to open boutique hotel on South Terrace in Cork City
Hotel chain Hilton has announced plans to open a new location on South Terrace in Cork City Centre under its boutique Tapestry Collection. In December, the Irish Examiner revealed that two new hotels in Cork City were about to get off the ground — one on South Mall and a second to be located on South Terrace which was being developed by JMK hospitality group. However, it was not revealed at the time that Hilton would be involved in the South Terrace location. Between the new Cork and Plymouth locations, Hilton is expecting to add 100 jobs. Hilton’s Cork City location will comprise 103 rooms including a mix of standard rooms and extended‑stay accommodation with kitchenettes.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 14:28 UTC
Gerry Adams welcomes decision by three victims of IRA bombings to drop civil action against him
Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams at the Royal Courts of Justice, in central London, where a civil claim against him was dropped. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PASinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has welcomed the decision by three IRA bombing victims to drop their civil action in the high court in London against him. In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Adams said he welcomed the three men’s decision to drop the case against him and he had “attended the civil case out of respect for them. “This decision brings to an emphatic end a case that should never have been brought,” he said. He thanked “all of those who have expressed their solidarity with me and the Sinn Féin team which worked closely with me” as well as his legal team and his wife Colette and his family.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 14:27 UTC
Gabriel Jesus LAUGHED AT by Arsenal teammates for title ambitions
Gabriel Jesus LAUGHED AT by Arsenal teammates for title ambitionsArsenal are in pole position to secure the Premier League title this season with former Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus potentially set to add to his medal collectionView 2 Images Gabriel Jesus won four Premier League titles during his time with Mancnester City (Image: Getty Images)Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he was laughed at by some of his Arsenal teammates for his ambitions of lifting the Premier League title. The Brazilian joined the North London side from Manchester City in 2022 in a £45m deal. The Arsenal fans were probably going to say the Premier League because it’s been more than 20 years. View 2 Images Gabriel Jesus has fired a warning to hsi Arsenal teammates (Image: Getty Images)“But they also never won the Champions League, so obviously for them it’s a dream to win both. Arsenal’s Premier League title push will be paused this weekend but they could still claim silverware.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 14:25 UTC
High Court claim against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings discontinued
Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England will discontinue their damages claim against former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, their lawyers have told the High Court. Mr Adams was being sued for £1 in damages by three men injured in the blasts in the 1970s and 1990s. Mr Adams was not in court on Friday. She continued that the men believed that Mr Adams was “as involved as the people who planted and detonated those bombs”. Edward Craven KC, for Mr Adams, told the court in London that evidence that Mr Adams was involved in the bombings was “extremely limited and we say bordering on non-existent”.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 14:25 UTC
Seán Hewitt on Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist
Irenosen Okojie MBE, chair of judges, said: “This is a marvellous, galvanising shortlist. He is the author of two poetry collections, Tongues of Fire and Rapture’s Road, and a memoir, All Down Darkness Wide. He has received the Laurel Prize and the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. The prize, set up in memory of the statesman and author Alfred Duff Cooper, celebrates the best non-fiction published in the United Kingdom. The National Library of Ireland, the National Library of Scotland, the National Library of Wales and the British Library safeguard the printed and recorded heritage of our nations.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 14:21 UTC
Bilingual Brendan Behan and the bards of Glasnevin
Like many young republicans, Behan would emerge from internment more deeply read and fluent in his native tongue. A Gael Linn bursary allowed Behan spend time in the Aran Islands in the early 1950s and he also visited the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht several times. Sadly, Behan took this advice too seriously which undoubtedly led to his early death. Although dying far too young, Behan left a wealth of bilingual writing to the nation. Imagine the body of work this literary prince might have produced had he not had such a “preab san ól”.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 14:21 UTC
Luke Littler applies to trademark his face in bid to combat AI fakes
Luke Littler applies to trademark his face in bid to combat AI fakesBy Jonathan Veal and David Charlesworth, Press AssociationLuke Littler has made an application with the Intellectual Property Office to trademark his face. The application will prevent fake products powered by AI using his picture without permission and breaking copyright laws, the Press Association understands. The 19-year-old’s star continues to rise as he won the night seven of the Premier League in Dublin on Thursday. But asked what was going through his mind when trailing 5-0 to Price, Littler said: “I’m out the game, I’m gone. “Hopefully Josh can get a grip off the format and the Premier League very soon.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 20, 2026 14:07 UTC
Gerry Adams court case dropped: Victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England withdraw their damages claim against former Sinn Fein president
Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England have withdrawn their damages claim against former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, their legal team has told the High Court. Adams was being sued for £1 in damages by three men injured in the blasts in the 1970s and 1990s. Adams denied the allegations and was defending the claim, telling the court earlier this week that he had 'no involvement whatsoever' in the bombings and was never a member of the Provisional IRA. In his evidence, Adams said that opponents of Sinn Fein, of which he was president from 1983 to 2018, 'have repeatedly sought to conflate' the party with the Provisional IRA, and stressed that they are 'separate organisations.' Edward Craven KC, for Adams, told the court in his closing submissions that evidence that Adams was involved in the bombings was 'extremely limited and we say bordering on non-existent.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 14:03 UTC
Judge criticises vulnerable boy’s relatives for ‘harbouring’ him while missing from care
As he spoke the boy’s father, who was present and legally represented in court, shook his head. On February 18th, Judge Conor Fottrell directed Tusla to provide the boy with a registered placement, but his order has not yet been compiled with. On Monday, the High Court ordered that the boy be detained in special care, though no bed is available. It was “of grave concern” that Fottrell’s direction that a registered placement be provided was still not complied with, said Campbell. “This court expresses its anger and dismay [that their actions could] jeopardise the health, welfare and indeed the life of this child.
Source:The Irish Times
March 20, 2026 14:00 UTC
Gloucestershire town named among the best places to live in the UK
Gloucestershire town named among the best places to live in the UKIt has been recognised for its countryside views and its beloved farmers' marketView Image Stroud Farmers' Market is one of the main attractions in the town (Image: Mike Kemp/Getty Images)The best places to live in the UK for 2026 have been revealed - and one town in Gloucestershire has made the list. The Sunday Times has unveiled the top 72 most sought-after locations to live around the UK, in its annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. And it is not the first time Stroud has appeared on the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, having topped the overall list five years ago in 2021. This year Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: "This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain. "Our partnership with The Sunday Times Best Places to Live aims to give trusted insight into communities across the UK, helping homebuyers to make confident, informed decisions about their future home."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 20, 2026 14:00 UTC
Mo Salah facing race against time to be fit for the Man City cup clash
Mo Salah is facing a race against time to be fit for Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City early next month after a muscle injury ruled him out until after the international break. However, on Wednesday night when the 33-year-old gestured to the bench to be taken off after scoring a trademark goal, the omens were not good. "The good thing for Liverpool is we go to an international break, and the bad thing for Egypt is that he can't go there. "So if I have a full-back on the bench, ask yourself if he is fit to play? Every time I make a line-up, there must be a reason why he is playing right full-back because Dominik is a very good midfielder for us.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 13:57 UTC
EU study highlights the need for protected incomes for farmers
A new report prepared for the European Parliament has highlighted the need for better targeted farm supports to protect incomes and strengthen resilience. Output prices increased later in many sectors but not to the same extent everywhere, and by 2023, farm incomes had fallen in several Member States as costs remained high while prices weakened. The study also confirms that income inequality within agriculture remains significant, with a relatively small proportion of farms generating a large share of total farm income. CAP paymentsAcross the EU, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments remain a major part of farm income, averaging around one-third of total income. Report recommendationsOne of the key recommendations of the report is the need for more timely and more complete data on farm income.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 20, 2026 13:48 UTC
'It affects the whole city': Eddie Howe opens up on 'long and painful' fallout from Tyne-Wear derby loss and urges Newcastle stars to put things right against Sunderland on Sunday
Eddie Howe says the ‘long and painful’ fallout from December’s Wear-Tyne derby has to serve as motivation ahead of Sunday’s return fixture. ‘The fallout of it was long and painful,’ said Howe. It affects future performances and affects the emotion and feeling of the whole city. It’s nothing that anybody wouldn’t be aware of - we have to raise standards all across the board at the football club. It’s about elevating standards of behaviour, elevating standards of my work, the coaching staff’s work and passing that on to the players.’
Source:Daily Mail
March 20, 2026 13:47 UTC