PSG hand Chelsea a Champions League lesson to seal emphatic win
Champions League: Chelsea 0 Paris Saint-Germain 3 (PSG win 8-2 on aggregate)Chelsea were given a Champions League lesson in their own back yard as the 2025 winners showed they have lost none of last season's sparkle. Perhaps Chelsea need to go back to cheating if they are to win this competition again. Chelsea beat the French champions 3-0 in the Club World Cup final in July but a repeat was never on the cards. The Champions League debutant got to the ball first but a disastrous touch allowed the Georgian to slip goal-side for a simple finish. Sarr was replaced by Josh Acheampong for a second half that saw Chelsea try to be as proactive as possible, with Pedro curling a decent effort wide from 15 yards.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 22:23 UTC
Croke Park's new floodlights will improve energy efficiency by over 50%
The new floodlights installed in Croke Park will improve energy efficiency in the set by over 50%. The stadium’s sustainability report explains the €2 million investment last year will reduce electricity demand at the same time enhance lighting performance at the venue. All electricity in Croke Park is now provided from certified renewable energy sources making it 100% green electricity powered. It is the intention of Croke Park to source 85% of all produce from Ireland with 70% grown or produced within a 50-mile radius while reducing food-related packaging. Croke Park footprint including fan travel represents 95% of overall emissions and the stadium's authorities recognise the “critical importance of influence travel behaviours as part of our long-term decarbonisation strategy”.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 22:17 UTC
Macra raises concerns about impact of rising energy costs on young farmers
Growing concerns surrounding the rising cost of energy and its impact on young people living and working in rural Ireland have been raised by Macra na Feirme. The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a significant burden on young farmers. Rising petrol and diesel costs are therefore having a direct and unavoidable impact on their daily lives." Macra national president Josephine O’Neill said the combined rise in fuel costs was creating real challenges for Ireland's rural youth and called for immediate action from the Government to ease the pressure. This unexpected and significant rise in fuel costs will further stretch already tight budgets.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 22:17 UTC
Troy Parrott attracts interest from AC Milan as race to sign Ireland star hots up
AC Milan are looking at Troy Parrott for the summer, with the Irish international understood to be available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar. The 24-year-old is looking to make the next step in his career after a sensational season so far, where he has hit 39 goals in 44 games in all competitions, including five in Ireland's crucial two group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 22:12 UTC
Vinicius Jr gesture to Man City fans spotted after red card and Real Madrid goal
Vinicius Jr gesture to Man City fans spotted after red card and Real Madrid goalVinicius Junior poked fun at Manchester City fans after putting Real Madrid in front on the night at the Etihad, with the Premier League side set to exit the Champions LeagueView 2 Images Vinicius Junior scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior celebrated his goal against Manchester City with a jibe to the home fans inside the Etihad Stadium. How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid for free on TV in the Champions League READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE! Follow our Manchester City Mirror Football Facebook pageClaims for a penalty were initially silenced when the linesman's flag went up to deem Vinicius offside. After running over to the travelling fans, the Brazilian turned to the City fans and seemed to celebrate by acting 'cry cry'. View 2 Images Vinicius Junior put Real Madrid 1-0 up against Manchester City (Image: Getty Images)The forward was heavily booed by the home supporters after scoring and had been jeered earlier in the contest.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 22:07 UTC
Chelsea out of Europe after PSG humiliation with Blues booed off pitch
It was Senny Mayulu who inflicted more pain on the hosts with a third in the second half as the Blues limped out of Europe at the Round of 16 stage. The reigning European champions went direct and Kvaratskhelia got the better of Mamadou Sarr, who let the ball squirm underneath him. But to win any Champions League tie by SIX goals is quite the feat. 3) James absence feltReece James was the big absentee for Chelsea, their captain suffering with a hamstring injury. And the mood had not improved an hour or so later when the curtain was officially brought down on Chelsea's Champions League campaign.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 22:04 UTC
Going loco: A unique race to see who could run the fastest cattle train to Dublin
One of the engines featured in the race, Dublin & South Eastern Railway engine No 18, later renumbered No 444, on a Wexford-bound cattle train passing through Glenageary, Co Dublin, in September 1939. The GSW closely guarded the region’s valuable bovine workings and were running 30-wagon cattle trains three times a week to Dublin. By 1910, competition between them had grown so fierce that a race was organised to determine which one should exclusively run the services. By the time the DSE crew and 18 arrived, Cuckoo and Kavanagh had already shunted their wagons away into the Dublin yard. It later starred in 1979’s The First Great Train Robbery, along with Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland and sister engine No 186.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 22:00 UTC
Cork's 'largest parade ever' celebrates community and friendship
In the end there was only a light drizzle to rain on Cork’s 124th St Patrick’s Day parade and by the time it fell, the two-hour show was almost over. With more than 60 community groups involved, the parade was a multicultural celebration of community, friendship, and a Cork that tries to live up to the promised hundred thousand welcomes. Clara, who recently moved to Cork with her family from North Carolina, gets a front row view of her first St Patrick’s day parade in Cork city. Members of the Defence Forces march through the streets of Cork city during the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Performers from the Cork Puppetry Company entertain the crowds during the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 21:59 UTC
St Patrick’s Day parades 2026: How every corner of Ireland turned green
Photo: Valerie O'SullivanSome of the colourful characters at the Boherbue St. Patrick’s Day paradeJunior dancers of the Irwin School of Dancing in the St Patrick's Festival parade in Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'SullivanEvery corner of the country has turned green today as local parades were underway across Irish towns and villages to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Kinlough in north Co Leitrim was home to Ireland’s earliest St Patrick’s Day parade which kicked off at midnight. Former president Micheal D Higgins was a guest of honour for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Galway City, which took place as part of four day celebration. Meanwhile, in the northwest, the heavy rain in parts of Co Donegal did not dampen the cheerful spirits of thousands spectators who turned out for St Patrick’s parade in Letterkenny.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 21:36 UTC
Crucial England v France incidents questioned as referee now demands explanation
“We’ve been told on the pitch it was a penalty advantage,” he said. The players were unaware of it and France go down the other end and score a try. Knowing that, I think some of those bits I find confusing.”The England head coach's words have now been echoed by former international referee Doyle, who agreed that an explanation was due, suggesting that the change of decision went against protocol. "That, for me, was the first offence — a penalty to England for obstruction was due. "There is a school of thought that a penalty try accompanied by a yellow card is a double whammy, and unnecessarily harsh," Doyle added.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 21:33 UTC
Champions League co-efficient rankings latest as Man Utd and Liverpool sweat on extra spot
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Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 21:13 UTC
Russia and Iran are ‘brothers in hatred’, Zelenskiy tells UK MPs
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to members of the UK parliament on Tuesday. Addressing around 60 parliamentarians at a Westminster committee room during a visit to the UK, Zelenskiy also highlighted how Tehran was selling Shahed “kamikaze” drones to Moscow, which had been used in Ukraine. He said the Iranian regime and Vladimir Putin’s Russia were “brothers in hatred”. The UK prime minister said: “I think it’s really important that we are clear that the focus must remain on Ukraine. “His majesty said he would share it with the prime minister.” – PA[ US easing sanctions on Russian oil draws criticism from Ukraine and European alliesOpens in new window ]
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 20:58 UTC
St Patrick’s Day in pictures: Fine weather and downpours at parades around Ireland
A huge number of people turned out for the Bantry St. Patrick's Day parade, despite the wet weather. A huge number of people turned out for the Bantry St. Patrick's Day parade, despite the wet weather. A huge number of people turned out for the Bantry St. Patrick's Day parade, despite the wet weather. A huge number of people turned out for the Bantry St. Patrick's Day parade, despite the wet weather. A huge number of people turned out for the Bantry St. Patrick's Day parade, despite the wet weather.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 20:58 UTC
Adam Peaty's sister Bethany breaks her silence on family feud with the Ramsays and their 'very different worlds' as she reconciles with her mother after being accused of 'selling her soul' to attend A
Adam Peaty’s sister, who was the only family member allowed to attend his wedding, has broken her silence on her mother's feud with the Ramsays. Beth's comments come as a family source claimed that she had been 'a bit of a snake'. Join the debate Is Adam Peaty’s sister right to stay neutral in the family feud? While Adam banned his mum, Beth is said to have asked her brother if their dad was allowed to go. As the family rift deepened, Adam continued to snub his mum at Christmas, and also his dad, gran and two brothers.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 20:56 UTC
Diogo Jota's widow Rute pays heartbreaking tribute to honour Liverpool tragic hero on family's first Father's Day without him in Portugal
Diogo Jota's widow has paid a touching tribute to the late Liverpool star ahead of the family's first Father's Day without him. Rute offered a tribute to Jota ahead of Father's Day in Portugal, which falls on March 19. The 29-year-old completed a 10 kilometre Father's Day race in their home city Porto and wore the race number 20 - referencing Jota's Liverpool shirt number. '20+♾️, Father's Day race,' Rute wrote on social media. On that occasion she posted the caption '20+10', referencing both Jota's number and the distance she had covered.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 20:56 UTC