Irish singer says security guard ‘berated’ her daughter after Chappell Roan encounter

Irish singer Catherine Harding said a security guard “berated” her and her daughter after an encounter with singer Chappell Roan, with Roan later saying she did not send the security guard to them. Harding’s husband, former Premier League footballer Jorginho, criticised Roan on Instagram on Saturday after he said her security spoke “in an extremely … Read more

‘Hero’ Irish bus driver says he did not tell his family about employment tribunal

A London bus driver who was sacked after he chased down a thief to return a passenger’s stolen necklace has said he did not tell his family back in Ireland about the case. Mark Hehir, 62, who is originally from Limerick but now lives in north-west London, was fired by Metroline after the incident. Source … Read more

Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Presenter Dermot O’Leary has paid tribute to Terry Wogan on his BBC Radio 2 show by playing a song recorded by the former Eurovision commentator. The 52-year-old, who replaced Wogan on the variety show Children In Need in 2015, said “it’s been 10 years since we lost him”, before adding that he had to play … Read more

Irish bus driver in London says he wants apology after he was sacked after catching thief

A bus driver who was sacked after he chased down a thief to return a passenger’s stolen necklace said he would “be very happy” if Metroline apologised – but does not want to return to his job. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition to support Mark Hehir, 62, who was sacked after he … Read more

'We are heartbroken': Traitors winner Rachel Duffy announces death of mother Anne – Irish Examiner

‘We are heartbroken’: Traitors winner Rachel Duffy announces death of mother Anne  Irish Examiner Traitors winner Rachel Duffy announces death of mother  RTE.ie Traitors winner Rachel Duffy ‘heartbroken’ following mum’s death  BBC Traitors winner Rachel: ‘I’m not booking a big holiday anymore… I’ll use the prize money to treat my ill mum’  belfasttelegraph.co.uk Traitors winner Rachel Duffy’s mum dies … Read more

Jessie Buckley ‘honoured’ by Oscar nomination and addresses Paul Mescal snub – Irish Examiner

Jessie Buckley ‘honoured’ by Oscar nomination and addresses Paul Mescal snub  Irish Examiner Jessie Buckley: Ireland’s star making waves worldwide  RTE.ie Jessie Buckley says she’s ‘delighted’ with Hamnet Oscars nomination as she addresses Paul Mescal snub  The Irish Independent Irish stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal tipped for Oscar nominations today  Irish Examiner Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley is in … Read more

Gaming fans rush to buy new Nintendo Switch 2 before stock runs out

Gaming fans hit the shops early to ensure they could claim the new Nintendo Switch 2 before stock runs out. The console has been highly anticipated by gamers following the release of the original Switch more than eight years ago in March 2017. Dozens of people, some dressed as characters from the Mario games, queued … Read more

Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Exercise slashes the risk of death in patients with colon cancer by more than a third, a trial has found. Physical activity could also prevent the disease from coming back, as well as lifting mood, reducing fatigue and boosting strength, according to researchers. Colon cancer develops in the part of the large intestine known as … Read more

Exercise helps maintain vitamin D levels in winter without supplements – study

Regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker months – even without weight loss or supplements. Researchers found that overweight and obese adults who completed a 10-week indoor exercise programme over winter experienced significantly smaller drops in vitamin D levels compared with those who did not exercise, even though their body … Read more

Kinahan gang member Sean McGovern charged with murder

An man extradited from the United Arab Emirates has been charged with murder and other charges relating to directing the activities of a criminal organisation. Sean McGovern, 39, appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin amid high security. Appearing before judges Karen O’Connor, Elma Sheahan and Grainne Malone, he was charged with five offences. … Read more