Healy clocked 8:40.00 to finish sixth in the women’s 3000m final at the World Indoor Championships, a race won by Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu in 8:37.21, while Coscoran clocked 7:48.53 to finish sixth in the men’s race, won by Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 7:46.09. It was the best ever finish for both of them at a … Read more
A post on the American’s Instagram account said he died peacefully on Friday surrounded by family. “Our hearts are broken,” the post said. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. “A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a … Read more
Babies quickly develop a recognition of familiar faces. Photo: Getty Scientists have discovered why we don’t remember being a baby, despite learning so much in those early years of life. Researchers have long believed we don’t hold onto these experiences because the part of the brain that saves memories – the hippocampus – is still … Read more
The High Court in Dublin The owner of an 18th Century property in Kildare housing almost 100 female asylum seekers has secured a High Court order preventing protesters from harassing or intimidating the residents, staff or contractors at the property after plans for a new water connection had to be stopped over safety concerns. At … Read more
Having been named Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor in October and started the role on New Year’s Day, the German head coach took charge for the first time in the World Cup qualifier as the road to North America next summer got under way. Tuchel’s reign began with a 2-0 victory against a limited Albania team … Read more
Dublin District Court A WOMAN accused of dangerous driving causing the death of a cyclist is to get an independent engineer’s report before deciding on a plea. Marcella Duffy (61) is charged over the death of father-of-three John Walsh, who was fatally injured in a road crash last year. Source link
Lisa Thompson (pictured) was murdered in May 2022. A 42-year-old woman employed by the HSE will go on trial on Monday accused of impeding the investigation into the murder of mother-of-two Lisa Thompson and perverting the course of justice. Deirdre Arnold, with an address at Briarfield Grove, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 is charged that on a … Read more
President Donald Trump shows his signature on an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington. Photo: Reuters Andrew Feinberg and Ariana Baio ©UK Independent Today at 03:30 US president Donald Trump signed an order purporting to shut down America’s education … Read more
Wexford Courthouse Three young men who took part in beating up another man at an Enniscorthy playground were given suspended prison sentences. Before Wexford Circuit Court were Kyle Clifford (21) of Slí na Sláine; Ciaran O’Brien (22) of 42 Slí na Sláine; and Aaron Clifford (23) of 2 Friary Place, all addresses in Enniscorthy. Source … Read more
As St James’s Hospital launches a new podcast about caring for the dying, night nurse Thiago Silva reveals how he helps prepare patients and their families for death, and the emotional toll it takes on the staff Thiago Silva says the care end-of-life nurses provide is so important as it leaves a lasting impression on those … Read more