Crowds in cities and towns across Ireland enjoy St Patrick’s Day events
Crowds in cities and towns across Ireland enjoy St Patrick’s Day eventsBy Gráinne Ní Aodha, Press AssociationFamilies and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish. 11-year-old Dubliner Rian Doyle said that St Patrick’s Day was about celebrating Irish achievements, while Karen Van Brakel from Holland said it was about the Irish value of bringing people together. Anna May said it was her first St Patrick’s Day parade, while Primrose, who is an Irish citizen, has been to many. Karal and Karen Van Brakel from Holland said they had planned to be in Dublin for a holiday, and did not realise it was St Patrick’s Day. They said Irish people were the reason St Patrick’s Day was so popular.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 15:31 UTC
Ukrainian father on way to buy food for his family when he was stabbed to death in Cork city
A father-of-one was fatally stabbed in Cork after he had gone to buy food for his family for a pre-St Patrick's Day meal. A father-of-one, he lived with his partner in an apartment complex at Camden Court off Carroll's Quay - just metres from Cork city centre. stock imageNews in 90 seconds - March 17Gardaí said the incident occurred in the Lower John Street-Knapps Square-Devonshire Street area in Cork city after 7pm on Monday evening. The incident occurred just a short distance from the Mercy University Hospital (MUH). The fatal attack was the second stabbing in Cork city in the space of just 48 hours.
Source:Irish Independent
March 17, 2026 15:23 UTC
Signpost: Weighing calves at birth to improve the information being recorded for ICBF
Calves are born very lively, and I put this down to the minerals I am using. This year, I decided to start weighing the calves at birth to improve the information being recorded for ICBF. I am using a sheep scales on the farm for carrying out the weighing process, and it doesn’t take long. I then record the weights on ICBF using the ICBF app on my phone. Once the cows have calved, they are moved to grass where they have access to a high fertility high magnesium mineral bucket.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 15:22 UTC
Terrifying study predicts exactly how many people will DIE by 2050 if we don’t take urgent action to curb climate change
A terrifying study has predicted exactly how many people will die by 2050 if we don't take urgent action to curb climate change. Researchers from the Catholic University of Argentina set out to understand how rising temperatures will affect physical activity – and as a result, premature deaths. Worryingly, their findings suggest that by 2050, each additional month with an average temperature above 27.8°C will increase physical inactivity by 1.5 per cent globally. 'Rising temperatures are projected to increase the prevalence of physical inactivity, translating into additional premature deaths and productivity losses, especially in tropical regions,' they said. The researchers also provide several ideas for measures that could be taken to ease the impact of rising temperatures.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 15:14 UTC
IRA bombings in 1990s cleared by Adams, claims former British intelligence officer
Gerry Adams signed off on operations of the Provisional IRA in the mid- to late 1990s, such as the 1996 Manchester truck bombs, a former British intelligence officer has told London’s high court. Adams (77) strongly denies any involvement and has always rejected claims he was in the IRA. He said intelligence from “high-grade, well-placed sources” said Adams joined the army council around the late 1970s and remained on it into the late 2000s. Cross-examined by Adams’s barrister, James Robottom, Liles denied he was “speculating” about Adams’s membership of the army council by 1996. Liles said this appointment did not say “intelligence officer”, but he had access to “high-grade intelligence” during this period.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 15:14 UTC
Starter Homes: €295k homes in Blackrock, Blarney, Halfway, and Wilton
The lower level has two bedrooms, an upgraded bathroom, and a storage cupboard where the owners keep a bicycle. Located close to Aldi, it’s in walking distance of the Blackrock Marina and Mahon Point Shopping Centre. It has a living room, a guest WC, and a kitchen/ diner, as well as a bathroom and three bedrooms, one en suite. It has a kitchen/diner, living room, and bathroom too. The 1990s-built top-floor apartment is listed with Jeremy Murphy & Associates, who say it’s well maintained and has a C2 BER.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 15:10 UTC
'The most intense assault since war began': Iranian rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, explosions rock Dubai and UAE oil facility is hit as conflict continues
Rockets and at least five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday, Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the war began. Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the war began. Israel also reported two incoming salvos before dawn from Iran at Tel Aviv and elsewhere, and said Hezbollah targeted Israel's north. The UAE shut down its airspace early on Tuesday as its military reported it was 'responding to missile and drone threats from Iran'. Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry reported intercepting a dozen drones on Tuesday morning over the country's vast Eastern Province, home to oil infrastructure.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 14:58 UTC
Mikel Arteta already has Arsene Wenger warning about how to deal with Max Dowman
Mikel Arteta already has Arsene Wenger warning about how to deal with Max DowmanArsenal starlet Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest-ever goal scorer in a 2-0 win over Everton at the weekendView 3 Images Max Dowman scored his first senior Arsenal goal at the age of 16 on Saturday (Image: Getty)Mikel Arteta can draw lessons from Arsene Wenger's mistakes in managing a developing Theo Walcott as he guides Max Dowman at Arsenal. Dowman didn't let him down, with his 89th-minute delivery causing havoc and resulting in Viktor Gyokeres' breakthrough. Walcott earned a call-up to the England squad for that year's World Cup following his displays, though Arteta can take lessons from this episode and keep Dowman grounded. "Essentially, you try telling a 17-year-old to go and say they're not going to the World Cup for England, I wasn't going to do that. Following the 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, Arteta was asked if Dowman could make a last-minute entry into Thomas Tuchel's squad for this year's World Cup.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 14:58 UTC
11 Arsenal stars who could be sold as Andrea Berta makes transfer priority clear
In his first summer transfer window at the Emirates, Berta shelled out £250million on seven permanent signings. Arsenal also brought in an eighth, Piero Hincapie, who they're set to pay £45million for in order to make his loan from Bayer Leverkusen permanent. That's put the focus on balancing the books, with Berta hoping to have a better summer when it comes to departures than in 2025. The Times report that Arsenal are planning another refresh after what they hope will be their first Premier League title win in more than two decades. Such a clear-out would, of course, mean Berta getting the chequebook out and replacing some of them.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 14:57 UTC
European airlines set to challenge EU sustainable fuel rules
European airlines are preparing to challenge EU rules requiring the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030 and plan to urge a delay or repeal of the mandate due to concerns over high costs and scarce supply. The move would target EU rules requiring airlines to use a certain amount of synthetic green jet fuel, or eSAF, from that year, with an industry announcement set for Thursday. Airlines say there's little available supply of synthetic jet fuel and that planned production facilities are unlikely to come online in time to meet the mandate. Most SAF on the market is made from used cooking oil or animal waste, costs three to five times more than traditional jet fuel and makes up just 0.3% of global jet fuel supply. Synthetic sustainable jet fuel is made from renewable energy such as captured carbon dioxide or green hydrogen.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 14:54 UTC
Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart Ulster at end of season
Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy is set to depart the province at the end of the 2025/26 season. Galway native Duffy joined Richie Murphy’s coaching setup from Australian outfit Western Force in the summer of 2024. The mutual agreement was reached "in the best interests of him and his family, with Duffy keen to move closer to home and spend more time with family". “While I’m sad to be leaving Ulster Rugby this summer, this decision was the best thing for me and my family," Duffy said. “We thank Jimmy for his dedication in the role and wish him well for the future.”
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 14:50 UTC
The rise of Mojtaba Khamenei: Inside the succession battle to decide Iran’s next leader
Mojtaba Khamenei’s ascension as Iran’s new supreme leader might have appeared straightforward, even predestined. Larijani, a close confidant of the elder Khamenei, argued that the virtual vote for Mojtaba Khamenei was invalid because the constitution mandates that assembly members vote in person. The generalsA poster in Tehran shows the first leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini; the second leader, Ali Khamenei; and the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The Revolutionary Guard generals running the war and backing Mojtaba Khamenei were outraged, according to the Iranian officials and the three guard members. And, at least publicly, Iran’s establishment closed ranks behind the new supreme leader, who has yet to be seen in public.
Source:The Irish Times
March 17, 2026 14:47 UTC
West Lothian 'armed' gang of masked ram-raiders smash car into shopping centre
West Lothian 'armed' gang of masked ram-raiders smash car into shopping centre'It is vital that we trace the men responsible'Inquiries are ongoing (Image: CannaeReach / TikTok)West Lothian police are investigating after a ram raid incident at a shopping centre on Tuesday, March 17. Around 12.15am, officers and fire crews raced to the Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston. Police have since confirmed a black Nissan Juke car and white Audi S5 vehicle approached the east side of the shopping centre. Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and the Nissan vehicle fire was extinguished but completely burnt out. The Audi vehicle has since been recovered nearby on the outskirts of Dechmont and a quantity of stolen property was found within the vehicle.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 17, 2026 14:44 UTC
Inside Man United's grand plans to make their academy the envy of world football once more - following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's criticism of the setup
Torpey, the man tasked with putting United back on top after prominent academy roles at Manchester City and Brentford, had his own interpretation. But what is not disputed is that Torpey has arrived as head of academy to help transform United into the best footballing academy in world football. 'The fact that the boys who play now in the Under-18s have never known a life without social media. 'We don't always want to be the oldest team,' Torpey said. The foundations are still being laid by Torpey and his staff but there has been a noticeable shift at Carrington around the academy.
Source:Daily Mail
March 17, 2026 14:40 UTC
Central Bank issues €500k tender to print cheques for savings lost with failed banks and credit unions
The Central Bank is to spend up to €500,000 on printing and personalising cheques for people who may lose their bank savings as part of the deposit guarantee scheme. The bank, which operates as Ireland’s financial regulator, has invited applications to tender for the contract to produce and distribute the cheques in question. That payout served to cover roughly 95% of the deposits held in the credit union at the time of its failure. The largest payout prior to that event was €39.2m to the 11,000 members of the Charleville Credit Union from October 2017. That institution failed as a result of being unable to meet its statutorily required cash reserve levels after a series of failed merger attempts.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 17, 2026 14:39 UTC