Hotelier-coach Paul Madden always sees room to improve
Paul Madden’s attention to detail used to fixate on a hotel lobby and bedroom layout. A guest does not want to be let down when they first walk through the revolving doors or tap their room key card. His attention to detail is now fixated on the Clare football dressing room. It is very different running a 70-bedroom town centre hotel in the West of Ireland to managing an 1,100-bedroom hotel in Oxford Street. In her final report as Clare GAA CEO last December, Deirdre Murphy wrote that they had learned the hard way of the risk that comes with appointing outside managers.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 14:25 UTC
Amazon plans major shake-up to Prime Day after sales disaster last year
Amazon is planning to move its huge Prime Day shopping event forward this year, shifting the sale from July to late June. Prime Day, which launched in 2015, has become a major moment for both Amazon and the millions of third-party sellers that rely on the surge of bargain hunters. Retailers, including Walmart and Target, typically run their own promotions alongside Prime Day to capture shoppers hunting for deals. Momentum Commerce, a major online shopping firm, reported a 41 percent plunge in Amazon sales compared to the first day of the previous year's event. On the other hand, tax refunds are expected to put extra cash in many Americans' pockets - potentially fueling another Prime Day shopping spree.
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 14:20 UTC
Weather maps show when it is going to get warmer in Wales with highs of 18 °C
If the forecasters are right, that is expected to change this week with weather maps show temperatures rising and sunny spells. Some areas in Wales could even see highs of 18 °C with sunshine forecast. View 3 Images The weather map for Wednesday (Image: Met Office )Midweek the Met Office weather maps show highs of 18 °C in Llandovery, whilst other areas will still see warmer temperatures of 17 °C including Cardiff, Swansea, Abergavenny and Lampeter. The Met Office outlook for Wales this week says: "Dry for most of Monday with some rain later. As we get later into the week temperatures will drop slightly but stay mild for the weekend.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:20 UTC
Meta ‘planning sweeping lay-offs’ as AI costs mount
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing to compete more forcefully in generative AI. Photograph: GettyMeta is planning sweeping lay-offs that could affect 20 per cent or more of the company, three sources told Reuters. “This is speculative reporting about theoretical approaches,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in response to questions about the plan. Over โthe last year, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing Meta to compete more forcefully in generative AI. Meta is also spending at least $2 billion to buy Chinese AI start-up Manus, Reuters has reported.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:12 UTC
Man Utd in Michael Carrick predicament as club chiefs are told there's only one man to look at
More precisely, he's proposed the club must bring in Luis Enrique as manager should he become obtainable. But yeah, I think [Enrique] is the only manager they should look at. And I don't mean that in a disrespectful way to Michael Carrick. "And I think Enrique has that factor...well, he definitely does because he's won [so much]. I'm saying if Michael Carrick can definitely compete and be a title contender, but they're stronger if it's Enrique [in charge]."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:11 UTC
Video: Maura Higgins strips down for bubble bath in new Uber advert
Video: Maura Higgins strips completely naked for a bubble bath as she stars in a new advert for St Patrick's DayMaura Higgins strips completely naked for a bubble bath in a steamy new Uber advert ahead of St Patrick's Day
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 14:09 UTC
Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP Frankland
Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP FranklandThe fatal attack on Soham monster Huntley, 52, at HMP Frankland in Co Durham will have emboldened other inmates who know staff cannot always protect high-profile prisonersView 7 Images Soham monster Ian Huntley died several days after being attacked in jail (Image: Shutterstock)Notorious killers fear “they could be next” after Soham monster Ian Huntley was bludgeoned to death in a prison attack. Following the attack, near-death Huntley was taken to hospital but had his life support machine turned off last week. Dubbed "Monster Mansion", Frankland’s other infamous killers include Wayne Couzens - reckoned to be a prime target. The prison source said: “Couzens is already getting abuse and threats every day. You have to remember that prison life is incredibly boring.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:08 UTC
US airlines demand immediate removal of Dublin Airport passenger cap
Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillUS airlines have called for immediate laws to remove the Dublin Airport passenger cap, saying the measure “disproportionately impacts” American carriers. “Delay risks prolonging instability and undermining confidence,” said A4A, whose members include American Airlines, United and Delta. “US airlines have not had a fair and equal opportunity to secure incremental Dublin slots required for similar expansion, and in some cases, new entrants have been denied access to [Dublin Airport]. The cap was imposed by planners in 2008 as a condition of approval for the second Dublin Airport terminal. “The committee should be focused on the swift adoption of this legislation to remove the passenger cap,” it said.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:02 UTC
Live Ireland v Scotland updates: Three first half tries build Irish lead
Crowley kicks in behind, nicely finding touch to pin Scotland inside their own 22. Photograph: Evan Treacy/Getty Images36 mins: Ireland continue to disrupt Scottish ball, this time McCarthy winning a lineout against the head. Scotland ball inside the 22. Ireland 14 Scotland 7๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐! That certainly has been a theme of this Six Nations, Ireland making 24 total changes to to their matchday squad in this campaign.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2026 14:01 UTC
'Million pound' Llandudno chip shop on the market
'Million pound' Llandudno chip shop on the marketThe extremely popular Barnacles restaurant and takeaway is up for saleView 2 Images Barnacles is an established fish and chip restaurant and takeaway in LlandudnoOne of Llandudno's top chip shops has been put up for sale after 30 years in the same hands. The restaurant and takeaway is hugely popular with locals and visitors - with net sales of £636K in the last full financial year. The agent said: "Barnacles is an established fish and chip restaurant and takeaway which has been operated by our client for over 30 years. View 2 Images Barnacles is an established fish and chip restaurant and takeaway in Llandudno"Due to its prime location on Mostyn Street in the heart of Llandudno, Barnacles is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 14:00 UTC
Two shot and killed outside Players Championship as gunman flees onto TPC Sawgrass course
Two people were shot and killed in a drug store parking lot adjacent to the ongoing Players Championship before the gunman escaped onto the TPC Sawgrass course, leading a manhunt in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Authorities say Barrios was captured at about 8am Saturday in Nassau County, the far northeastern county in Florida located an hour north of the TPC Sawgrass. Hardwick said canine units pursued Barrios onto the TPC Sawgrass after the shooting. He then stole a black BMW, and Nassau County authorities pursued the car and forced a crash into the woods. Nassau County officials released a photo of Barrios during their manhunt and instructed residents to take caution.
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2026 13:57 UTC
Step back in time in Victorian living space
WHEN Kilkenny man Sean Hickey met Hugh Wallace, their rapport was immediate. Hugh Wallace and homeowner Sean Hickey. After studying for the priesthood, town planning, and heritage, Sean now works as a primary school teacher and landscape gardener. “My main principle in the classroom and school is that once they’re happy, they’re going to learn. The Kilkenny man worked two jobs to save for the Victorian terraced house.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 13:50 UTC
Blow for Cork as Ashling Thompson facing injury layoff
An elbow injury has ruled Cork’s Ashling Thompson out of action for the foreseeable future, with the Milford star set to miss the remainder of the Centra National Camogie League and the upcoming Munster senior championship. Manager Ger Manley is hopeful the six-time All-Ireland winner and multiple All-Star recipient, who lined out in all four league ties this year, will make it back to play a part in the All-Ireland senior championship. The injury was sustained after an accidental clash with a player late in the Kilkenny game last weekend. “She is a huge loss, she has been brilliant for us, phenomenal since I’ve been involved. “But we are looking at the All-Ireland championship if we are still in it, maybe in July.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2026 13:45 UTC
Contractor ordered to clear up mess that's been blighting Derby road
Contractor ordered to clear up mess that's been blighting Derby roadThe company was carrying out work on behalf of Derby City CouncilView Image The waste was left behind at a crossing in Sinfin. (Image: Councillor Sarah Chambers)A council has ordered one of its contractors to clear up the mess that's been left on the side of a Derby road. Waste left behind from work carried out at traffic lights on Arleston Lane, near Ryan Close in Sinfin, appears to have been left uncleared by a Derby City Council contractor for six weeks. "The contractor is being issued a fine for not removing their waste for near on 6 weeks now," she said. A spokesperson for the council confirmed they had instructed the contractor to address the current issues as a priority to ensure the area is cleared.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 13:28 UTC
Road rage Ryan rams van twice after smashing wing mirrors
Road rage Ryan rams van twice after smashing wing mirrorsIt happened on the A52View Image The Calton Moor junctionMotorist Ryan Padmos rammed his car into a van in an act of road rage. He got out of his car, approached the van in a fit of rage, and smashed both wing mirrors. Prosecutor Matthew Ness said the defendant was involved in the road rage incident on the A52 Ashbourne Road near the Calton Moor junction on December 12, 2023. "The defendant alighted his vehicle, approached the van in a fit of rage, and smashed both wing mirrors with his fists. You had become involved in a spat on the road with the van driver.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 14, 2026 13:23 UTC