Daughter and son of prominent publican charged with violent assault in Co Limerick hotel – The Irish Times

Met Éireann has issued two status yellow rain warnings for counties Cork and Waterford due to heavy and persistent rain leading to spot flooding. Showers will turn heavy in the southwest and south, with temperatures reaching between 7 and 12 degrees during the day and dropping to 3 to 7 degrees overnight. The upcoming week will bring mixed weather with milder temperatures, outbreaks of heavy rain on Tuesday, and sunny spells with showers on Thursday...

This week, Donald Trump unleashed a series of unhinged, racist rants against women and immigrants, denigrated a majority-Black city, spread falsehoods about hurricane assistance, and threatened news networks. Despite the chaos, the presidential race remains tight, with Trump tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in critical battleground states. Trump continued his xenophobic attacks on immigrants, falsely claiming they are genetically predisposed to commit crimes, and made bizarre comments about the economy, groceries, and auto loans...

Leading lawyer Aamer Anwar accuses Nigel Farage of building a far-right party through disinformation and racism, following a disturbance at Manchester Airport involving police. Anwar criticizes Farage for spreading misinformation and promoting dangerous ideologies, while Farage threatens private prosecution over the incident, alleging a two-tier justice system. The Home Office refutes claims of two-tier policing, stating the need for independent investigations by the CPS, as Anwar highlights the need for due process and accountability in...

A pilot scheme to establish the cost of a public early childhood education system with capped fees has been costed at €53 million by the Department of Children. An alliance of organizations proposed this as a step towards a fully publicly run system, with differing views on government involvement and funding. Three opposition parties have suggested capping childcare fees, with estimated costs varying and the need for increased funding highlighted by advocates and experts in...

The Princess of Wales accidentally revealed a secret alias during a shopping trip in Wales shortly after her wedding to Prince William in 2011. Known as "Mrs Cambridge" at the time, Kate Middleton used this name when asked by a shopkeeper for her name while trying to reserve a wetsuit. The shopkeeper, unaware of her true identity, was left none the wiser, leading to a humorous yet embarrassing situation for him. Full Article

In a dominant performance, Leinster's Caelan Doris led the way with 16 carries and 17 tackles, scoring a try to secure a victory over Munster. Hugo Keenan, Jamie Osborne, and Jamison Gibson-Park also stood out for Leinster, while Munster's Mike Haley and Tom Farrell impressed despite the team's struggles. Key players like Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan made significant contributions, with Munster's Tadhg Beirne leading a resilient effort despite the loss. Full Article