Bruno Fernandes brilliance helps Man Utd past top-four rivals Aston Villa
Here are all of the talking points from Old Trafford:FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! It represented Casemiro's seventh Premier League goal of the campaign. The midfielder was afforded acres of room to equalise on what what his first Premier League start of the season. View 3 Images Cunha celebrates his goal vs Aston Villa (Image: Getty Images)Cunha vs Villa againHaving scored in each of his last three games against Aston Villa, Cunha will have been confident of doing so yet again. The Slovenian forward now has nine Premier League goals to his name this term, the vast majority of them coming off the bench.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 15, 2026 20:17 UTC
Two dead and 11 'in serious condition' after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak
Two dead and 11 'in serious condition' after meningitis and septicaemia outbreakThe specific strain of the disease has not been identifiedView 2 Images (Image: University of Kent)Two people, including a University of Kent student, have died, with 11 more hospitalised, following an outbreak of an “invasive” disease causing meningitis and septicaemia meningitis, health officials have confirmed. More than 30,000 students, staff and family members as part of the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) response to the incident. The further 11 students are understood to be in the Canterbury area are reported to be in hospital in a serious condition. View 2 Images Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria. Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 15, 2026 20:16 UTC
'Robust' biosecurity measures at Fota after bird flu outbreak in East Cork
Fota Wildlife Park said it is maintaining robust biosecurity protocols to limit the risk of bird flu, after 11 dead swans were found last week in nearby Castlemartyr. Fota Wildlife Park, which is approximately 20km from Castlemartyr, was forced to close from October to December during last year’s outbreak of avian flu, resulting in the euthanising of more than 70 birds. Operational costs at Fota are approximately €120,000 per week, with the closure estimated to have cost the wildlife park more than €1m. “Fota Wildlife Park operates an extensive vaccination programme for all captive birds and has closed the duck feeder to discourage wild birds from congregating at the park,” a statement said. “Where they are not needed for surveillance, the routine collection of dead birds’ rests with the landowner.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 20:14 UTC
‘It’s going to come back to bite them on the arse’ – Max Verstappen brands new F1 regulations a ‘joke’
Max Verstappen has again taken aim at Formula One’s new regulations (Andy Wong/AP)Max Verstappen has warned Formula One is on the brink of being ruined and claimed this season’s “painful” new rules will “come back to bite the sport on the arse”. Verstappen, 28, has been deeply critical about the regulations which place an onus on drivers managing battery power as well as using a boost button to overtake. It will eventually ruin the sport, and it is going to come back to bite them on the arse.”A press conference where Verstappen warned F1 bosses about the 2026 regulations three years ago has recently resurfaced on social media. I get that and I’m not stupid, but at the same time, it is just not good for the sport. Lewis Hamilton, who is in his 20th season, finished third in Shanghai following a yo-yo battle with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 20:10 UTC
Thomas Ramos gives us a gobsmacking conclusion to a gobsmacking Six Nations
How does that sound?”Aaron Wainwright: “Incredible!”BBC: “It is another wooden spoon, but do you allow yourselves to celebrate tonight?”Aaron: “Yeah.”See? Wales win their first Six Nations game since roughly 1862 and they party like they’ve won the World Cup. Our lads win the Triple Crown and a fair chunk of our rugby-loving folk go “meh”. France throttle Ireland, Ireland throttle England, England throttle France? “It’s a pity this Six Nations has to end.”Four minutes to go and Tommy Freeman scores England’s seventh try (seventh!!
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2026 20:00 UTC
Igor Tudor in tense Sky Sports interview after Liverpool draw as Spurs boss hits out at question
The interim Spurs boss insisted that head coaches should not answer such questions and that they should instead be put to the club, as they make the decisions. Tudor responded by appearing to put his hand on the interviewer's shoulder before interrupting his question. The reporter responded: "But do you not think sometimes these questions need to be asked and need to be answered? You've got a lot of Spurs fans all around the world..."Having heard enough, Tudor replied: "That's not a question for me, I'm the coach. The Spurs boss asked in response: "What do you think I will answer now?
Source:Daily Mirror
March 15, 2026 19:59 UTC
Government rules out emergency mini budget as fuel and energy prices soar
An emergency mini budget has been ruled out, but the Government will know by the end of the month whether it needs to intervene with rising fuel and energy prices. In Boston, meanwhile, trade minister Helen McEntee said that the longer the conflict continues, the more it will impact consumers. Speaking in Philadelphia on Saturday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin hinted at excise cuts for fuel, as well as targeted supports for those struggling with rising energy prices. “Beyond that, though, we have to look and see what measures or supports may be needed if this continues for any longer,” she said. There have been more targeted supports.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 19:58 UTC
Rosamund Pike says she damaged her career by taking 18 months off to raise her kids right after Gone Girl catapulted her to mainstream fame
Rosamund Pike has said she thinks she damaged her career by taking 18 months off to raise her kids right after Gone Girl catapulted her to mainstream fame. Hugely popular thriller Gone Girl came out in 2014 and right after she was pregnant with her second son. Gone Girl starred Rosamund as Amy Dunne who mysteriously disappears on the day of her fifth wedding anniversary. 'I made Gone Girl, I got pregnant, I wasn't there to do all the schmoozing and ride the whole shebang. 'I was at a point where I could have got a lot of jobs but took myself out of the running for 18 months, which was sort of insane.'
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 19:56 UTC
Toy firm boss who gatecrashed the Oscars killed himself after his business failed leaving him with huge debts
However, in August 2024, Mr Strang became aware that his business was in trouble. 'As he realised his business would not survive, his mental health got worse.' Debt management plan paperwork was prepared in agreement with him to show his creditors that he was experiencing mental health issues and could not repay his debts. On the day of his death, April 21 last year, Mr Strang's sister spent 20 minutes on a video call to him. Mr Strang's family had questioned why they were not informed of his perilous state of mind.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 19:56 UTC
Man taken to hospital following serious assault in Co Kildare
A man was taken to the hospital following a serious assault in Kildare. The assault occurred on North Main Street, Naas, on Sunday, at approximately 2.45am. A man, aged in his 30s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Another man, aged in his 20s, was arrested for public order offences and has since been released. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 19:54 UTC
No strong evidence Irish airspace has been used for attacks on Iran, says Taoiseach
Shannon Airport is not being used to help the US in its war in Iran, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin has pushed back on suggestions Ireland is being used by the US as part of the war in the Middle East, saying there is no “strong evidence” Irish airspace has been used. “There have been repeated attempts to conflate Shannon with both the war in Gaza, which was absolutely false,” Mr Martin said, speaking in Philadelphia. “It’s a very difficult issue here,” Mr Martin said. Asked if he was concerned about further attacks on Irish companies or State agencies in the wake of the Stryker cyberattack, Mr Martin said the Government is very conscious of the risks.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 19:44 UTC
‘We’re looking to just stand still, or at least not lose our shirt’ – Wexford Bus managing director on fuel crisis
Brendan Crowley, the man who runs one of Ireland’s most successful private bus companies, believes government intervention is neededThe managing director of Wexford Bus, a major transport company which carriers in excess of a million customers each year on 1,500 weekly journeys, said there has been a near 20pc increase in the price of diesel in the last week alone and that his fear is the longer the war goes on “the longer it will take prices to moderate.”
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 19:40 UTC
How the war in Iran has affected petrol prices in Wales
How the war in Iran has affected petrol prices in WalesA increase in petrol prices since the beginning of the war has seen some motorists paying more than 11p extra. View 2 Images The Iran conflict has seen fuel prices hike but also heating oil supply issues (Image: PA)There has been a sharp increase in petrol prices in Wales since the beginning of the war in Iran with motorists paying more than 11p extra. The areas of Wales which have seen the greatest spikes in prices are Ceredigion, where motorists are paying more than an 11p extra per litre. It is estimated that the Iran war is set to cost UK motorists £15m a day in extra fuel costs as prices continue to spike upwards at petrol forecourts around the country. The firm, which operates Asda service stations rather than supermarket forecourts, has an average price of 142.9p per litre - which is 12.1 p more than before the Iran war.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 15, 2026 19:39 UTC
Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds: Selhurst Park stalemate overshadowed by another refereeing howler as official appears to FORGET star was already on a yellow card
When Tom Bramall flicked his yellow card towards Gudmundsson for a foul on Ismaila Sarr, the red card didn’t immediately follow. It was not until he was surrounded by Palace players and a few glances towards the fourth official that the red card came out. When Gudmundsson did receive his marching orders, Palace centre-back Jaydee Canvot punched the air with both fists in furious celebration. ‘I’m sitting here because Crystal Palace was playing against getting relegated and Roy Hodgson was sitting here because Crystal Palace was playing against getting relegated.’ANY WAY BACK FOR MATETA? They were bigger, too, than the ones that met his arrival in the Conference League clash in midweek.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 19:36 UTC
Gregor Townsend says Scotland can build on Six Nations run
“I think the team knows that when they're able to get certain areas of the game right, they can be a match for anybody,” the Scotland boss said. “I think each game is important in the Six Nations in that you take your learnings and go into the next game. But the 52-year-old insists he’s still hugely motivated to lead Scotland into the inaugural Nations Championship. Scotland will have just one more shot, during next year's Six Nations, to put right their miserable record against the Irish. But after declaring the Six Nations a success, the Scotland boss is relishing the chance to take on two of the world’s best sides in their own back yards.
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 19:34 UTC