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DAAs CEO, Kenny Jacobs, faces a High Court challenge against his suspension, following new allegations. The board, led by Kelly Smith, will investigate, with both parties agreeing on response deadlines. The court will set an urgent hearing date, as the dispute escalates.

Venezuela releases prisoners amid political turmoil; human rights groups dispute number; opposition leader Maria Corina Machado meets with Pope and Trump; government denies political detentions.

Bernard Phelan, an Irish journalist who endured a seven-month imprisonment in Iran, shares his insights on the current protests. He warns of the regimes brutal crackdown, with people terrified of the death penalty and prison sentences. Phelan, who suffered a stroke after his ordeal, believes real change will only come if the supreme leader steps down. The European Union is considering sanctions due to the protest violence.

Fifteen-year-old Aoibheann Daly, a student from Mercy Secondary School, won the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition with her AI tool, GlioScope, designed to diagnose brain cancer. Inspired by a medicine course, she combined coding skills to create a deep-learning model that analyzes MRI scans to predict genetic mutations, reducing painful biopsies. Her win includes a €7,500 prize and a chance to represent Ireland at the EU Contest for Young Scientists.

Tragic Two-Car Crash in Crumlin Leaves One Dead and Several Injured: Police Appeal for Witnesses

Breaking News: JP McManus Names Harry Cobden as New Top Jockey, Shaking Up Jump Racing JP McManus, the sports most influential owner, has announced Harry Cobden as his new number one rider, starting in May. This move ends speculation and marks a significant shift in the National Hunt campaign. Cobden, known for his charisma, takes over from legends like AP McCoy and Barry Geraghty. The pairing of the popular Cobden and the private McManus is generating buzz. Cobden, last years British champion jockey, will ride McManuss horses in both Ireland and Britain, while Mark Walsh continues in Ireland. Cobden, grateful to his long-time boss Paul Nicholls, looks forward to riding McManuss top horses, promising an exciting new era in racing.

A Romanian truck driver, Ion Bucurica, faces charges of dangerous driving causing the death of a mother of two in Ireland. Despite his solicitors efforts for bail, Bucurica remains in custody as gardaí suspect hes withholding details and may face further serious charges.

Eamon Waters Sretaw Hotel Group secures planning for an eight-storey extension to Dublins Grafton Hotel, adding seventy-one beds and a mixed-use setup. Despite neighbors concerns over overshadowing and overdevelopment, the project aims to meet tourist demand and support local businesses.

Irelands new immigration policy forces refugees to wait three years to bring families, despite family unity being a core human right. Critics argue its performative cruelty, adding tough requirements and blocking reunions. Experts warn it wont fix real issues like administrative backlogs and underfunding.