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The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a relaxed luxury retreat within the historic Ashford Estate in County Mayo.

Ashford Lodge review: Irish luxury with genuine warmth

John McGinn scored twice as Aston Villa roared to a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest to kick off 2026.

Times and presenters for this weekend's editions of Match Of The Day

Ireland's new President Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery speak to school children from Francis Street School following her inauguration at Dublin Castle on November 11, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. The inauguration of Catherine Connolly, the Republic of Ireland's 10th president, comes after she was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October. She takes over from Michael D Higgins, who served as president for 14 years. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Who is Catherine Connolly's husband, do they have children?

(L-to-R) Wilfred Nancy, Ange Postecoglou, Edin Terzic, and Martin O'Neill are among the names rumoured to be taking the top job at Celtic.

Next Celtic manager odds - including ex-boss Ange Postecoglou

Sean Dyche

Nottingham Forest Relegation? No chance with Dyche in charge

Ange Postecoglou

Ange the fighter can come through his Forest crisis

The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor and their son, Evan, were found at a property in Dromgowna, outside Tallanstown village, in the Republic of Ireland

Shock as all three members of family found dead at home

Crime news

Three bodies found in quiet village - man arrested

The Temple Bar area of Dublin

English tourist fights for life after night-time assault

Expect torrential downpours in the south of England.

Month's worth of rain could fall in a day today

Influencer Sinead O’Brien revealed that she and husband Simon have lost their baby. Photo: sineadcurvystyle/Instagram

Influencer Sinead O’Brien shares devastating pregnancy loss

Popular salad item recalled from Lidl stores and other retailers

Samantha Kimene dies suddenly at 25 in Tenerife after being diagnosed with leukaemia and Covid-19. Photo: GoFundMe

Samantha Kimene dies suddenly after leukaemia diagnosis and Covid-19

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New data reveals holidaymakers embrace last-minute planning and mobile bookings ...

Poundland has issued a product recall

Poundland recalls 'toxic' product over 'serious chemical risk'

Howdens pilots free tool marking kit scheme

Howdens pilots free tool marking kit scheme to help protect tradespeople from th...

Emergency services near to the scene at Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow, where a incident has taken place. Picture date: Sunday June 1, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story IRISH Carlow. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Man dies after shopping centre shooting
A man has died following a shooting incident at a shopping centre.
Tom Morton

Tesco has issued a product recall on a cushion over safety issues

Cute cushion recalled over safety fears

Old Firm Derby: Away fans back in the one that got away

Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for contaminated chocolate bars

Urgent recall of chocolate bar containing potentially fatal ingredient

New Look will be closing 26 of its high street stores in the Republic of Ireland as the Irish branch of the business goes into liquidation. (Photo: Getty Images)

Major fashion retailer to close 26 stores

A supermarket trolley filled with groceries. PIC: Alamy/PA

Do not eat: Christmas food product recalls including Tesco and Dunnes

Tom Cleverley

'I can't believe it' Cleverley leading the way for Watford

Interim England manager Lee Carsley has said that he will not sing ‘God Save The King’ at England’s opening Nations League match against Ireland.

England boss Lee Carsley won't sing national anthem at opening match

TV chef Shaun Brady shot dead while trying to stop burglars breaking into car

TV chef Shaun Brady shot dead trying to stop burglars

Generic picture of football.

Manager gets top job after five years out of work

The July 2 eclipse of 2019, as seen from northern Chile. Picture: Getty/AFP

Watch total solar eclipse 2024 live

Breaking Football manager dies
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton defender had been battling with dementia.
Kyle Newbould

Urgent appeal issued to passengers on flight to come forward after measles case confirmed. (Photo: Sophie James - stock.adobe.com)

Measles scare on flight

O'Shea will lead the nation in the upcoming friendlies.

Former Man Utd star gets big job

Republic of Ireland are searching for a new manager.

Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid man tipped for huge international job

'Not for EU' packaging confusing consumers.

Explainer Concern post-Brexit ‘Not for EU’ labels will deter business investment

The Michelin Guide announces 20 new Bib Gourmands for restaurants

Waves crashing against the shore at Doolin in County Clare as Storm Elin and Storm Fergus hit the west coast of Ireland the hardest. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Breaking Move over Storm Elin, Storm Fergus has more wet & windy weather for UK

UK moves to block self-ID for trans migrants of 'blacklisted' countries

UK to increase ‘blacklist’ of countries that allow trans self-ID

Stormy scenes in Newhaven during Storm Ciaran (Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Storm Debi: Met Office issues yellow weather warning

The UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028. (Getty Images)

Explainer Euro 2028: will five host nations automatically qualify?

The UK and Ireland have launched a joint bid to host Euro 2028. (Getty Images)

The 10 Euro 2028 stadiums in UK & Ireland confirmed

It was revealed that Sinéad O'Connor sent texts 'laden with despair' to Bob Geldof - Credit: Getty

How did Sinéad O'Connor and Bob Geldof know each other?

England celebrate as Lauren James scores the team’s third goal against China

Who England Lionesses will play next following win over China

Here’s how to watch Republic Of Ireland vs Nigeria - all TV details

Arsenal's Katie McCabe scored a stunning opening goal as Republic Of Ireland defeated Canada. Cr: Getty Images

Arsenal star scores stunning goal for Republic Of Ireland vs Canada

Republic Of Ireland have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their game against Canada. Cr: Getty Images

Republic Of Ireland suffer injury blow ahead of clash vs Canada

Captain Katie McCabe claps the travelling Irish support. Cr: Getty Images

Here's how to watch Canada vs Republic of Ireland - all TV details

FIFA’s Women’s World Cup will get underway on Thursday 20 July 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: TV schedule, how to watch Spain vs Zambia

USA celebrate their 2019 World Cup title ahead of Opening Ceremony in Australia

How to watch FIFA Women’s World Cup opening ceremony

Here is your full guide to Group B at the UEFA Women's World CUp 2023. Cr: Getty Images

World Cup 2023: Group B Guide - squads, fixtures, key players

Ronan Keating's brother died in a car crash that occurred at around 3.55pm on Saturday, 15 July - Credit: Getty

Ronan Keating's brother killed in tragic car crash in Ireland

Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his third goal and England’s fifth against North Macedonia

Euros 2024: when and where the UEFA tournament will be held

Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden. (Getty Images)

Meet the family members travelling to Ireland with president Biden

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with US President Joe Biden at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast (Photo: Paul Faith - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Breaking Joe Biden calls for restoration of power sharing at Stormont

Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell and Tony Blair after the signing of the agreement on April 10 1998

Good Friday Agreement - what is it?

Ireland’s James McClean featuring in Nations League fixture against Scotland in 2022

James McClean: Republic of Ireland footballer reveals he’s autistic

Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring Brighton’s second goal against Grimsby

Evan Ferguson: English heritage of Irish footballer explained

Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday announced their new ‘Windsor Framework’. Now, they have to win over hardline Tory Brexiteers and the DUP. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Analysis Has Rishi Sunak really ended the post-Brexit stalemate?

Rishi Sunak might have to tell the Duke and Duchess of Sussex they’re barred from Charles’ coronation (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Explainer Northern Ireland Protocol explained as Sunak admits ‘still work to do’

Scotland’s John McGinn (C) celebrates after scoring against Ukraine in Nations League, September 2022

Euros 2024: British and Irish teams told to disregard fixtures

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