https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie Saturday’s briefing: Tottenham in drop zone and Arteta puts Arsenal talks on ice https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059246/saturdays-briefing-tottenham-in-drop-zone-and-arteta-puts-arsenal-talks-on-ice.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059246/saturdays-briefing-tottenham-in-drop-zone-and-arteta-puts-arsenal-talks-on-ice.htmlWest Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since December with a 4-0 win over Wolves at the London Stadium that dropped Tottenham into the bottom three. Mikel Arteta revealed talks over a contract extension at league leaders Arsenal are on ice, while Enzo Fernandez
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:35:05 GMT news Staff Reporter Saturday’s briefing: Tottenham in drop zone and Arteta puts Arsenal talks on ice https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059247/saturdays-briefing-tottenham-in-drop-zone-and-arteta-puts-arsenal-talks-on-ice.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059247/saturdays-briefing-tottenham-in-drop-zone-and-arteta-puts-arsenal-talks-on-ice.htmlWest Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since December with a 4-0 win over Wolves at the London Stadium that dropped Tottenham into the bottom three. Mikel Arteta revealed talks over a contract extension at league leaders Arsenal are on ice, while Enzo Fernandez
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:55:04 GMT news Staff Reporter First manned Moon mission in more than 50 years splashes down after epic voyage https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/uk/2059241/first-manned-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years-splashes-down-after-epic-voyage.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/uk/2059241/first-manned-moon-mission-in-more-than-50-years-splashes-down-after-epic-voyage.htmlNasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission. The Artemis II crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego in California at 1.07am UK time and Nasa said the four crew
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:26:04 GMT news Staff Reporter Talks to resume as Irish fuel protests enter fifth day https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2059245/talks-to-resume-as-irish-fuel-protests-enter-fifth-day.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2059245/talks-to-resume-as-irish-fuel-protests-enter-fifth-day.htmlThe Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing protests which have strangled the distribution of fuel around the country. A series of protests, which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites, are continuing for a fifth consecutive day after a crunch meeting on
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:45:10 GMT fuel prices,irish government,micheal martin,o'connell street,simon harris Staff Reporter Talks to resume as Irish fuel protests enter fifth day https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/ireland/2059244/talks-to-resume-as-irish-fuel-protests-enter-fifth-day.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/ireland/2059244/talks-to-resume-as-irish-fuel-protests-enter-fifth-day.htmlThe Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing protests which have strangled the distribution of fuel around the country. A series of protests, which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites, are continuing for a fifth consecutive day after a crunch meeting on
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:45:10 GMT fuel prices,irish government,micheal martin,o'connell street,simon harris Staff Reporter Rory McIlroy plans to keep his foot on the gas after surging clear at Augusta https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059243/rory-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-his-foot-on-the-gas-after-surging-clear-at-augusta.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059243/rory-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-his-foot-on-the-gas-after-surging-clear-at-augusta.htmlDefending champion Rory McIlroy plans to carry on swinging and keep “his foot on the gas” rather than trying to protect a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Northern Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total, his six-stroke halfway advantage the best
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:35:04 GMT augusta national,justin rose,masters,patrick reed,rory mcilroy,sam burns,tommy fleetwood Staff Reporter Rory McIlroy plans to keep his foot on the gas after surging clear at Augusta https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/golf/2059242/rory-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-his-foot-on-the-gas-after-surging-clear-at-augusta.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/golf/2059242/rory-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-his-foot-on-the-gas-after-surging-clear-at-augusta.htmlDefending champion Rory McIlroy plans to carry on swinging and keep “his foot on the gas” rather than trying to protect a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Northern Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total, his six-stroke halfway advantage the best
]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:26:08 GMT augusta national,justin rose,masters,patrick reed,rory mcilroy,sam burns,tommy fleetwood Staff Reporter Record-breaking Rory McIlroy holds six-shot lead at halfway stage of Masters https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059240/record-breaking-rory-mcilroy-holds-six-shot-lead-at-halfway-stage-of-masters.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059240/record-breaking-rory-mcilroy-holds-six-shot-lead-at-halfway-stage-of-masters.htmlRory McIlroy looked in ominous mood after racing clear of the pack with a record-breaking performance around Augusta National as the grip on his Masters defence became a stranglehold. The Northern Irishman, seeking to become only the fourth man to win back-to-back titles, shot a 65 to go with Thursd
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:35:04 GMT augusta national,justin rose,masters,patrick reed,rory mcilroy Staff Reporter Record-breaking Rory McIlroy holds six-shot lead at halfway stage of Masters https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/golf/2059239/record-breaking-rory-mcilroy-holds-six-shot-lead-at-halfway-stage-of-masters.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/golf/2059239/record-breaking-rory-mcilroy-holds-six-shot-lead-at-halfway-stage-of-masters.htmlRory McIlroy looked in ominous mood after racing clear of the pack with a record-breaking performance around Augusta National as the grip on his Masters defence became a stranglehold. The Northern Irishman, seeking to become only the fourth man to win back-to-back titles, shot a 65 to go with Thursd
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:18 GMT augusta national,justin rose,masters,patrick reed,rory mcilroy Staff Reporter Woman who drank two litres of gin a day set to run half marathon for charity https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/uk/2059235/woman-who-drank-two-litres-of-gin-a-day-set-to-run-half-marathon-for-charity.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/uk/2059235/woman-who-drank-two-litres-of-gin-a-day-set-to-run-half-marathon-for-charity.htmlA 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity. Holly Dyson battled alcohol dependency for six years in her 20s and felt unable to leave the house without taking a bottle
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:07 GMT addiction,addiction recovery,alcohol change uk,alcohol dependency,change grow live,holly dyson,london landmarks half marathon Staff Reporter SNP in pledge to ‘revitalise’ Glasgow including support for Winter Gardens https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059234/snp-in-pledge-to-revitalise-glasgow-including-support-for-winter-gardens.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059234/snp-in-pledge-to-revitalise-glasgow-including-support-for-winter-gardens.htmlFirst Minister John Swinney is to unveil new investment to “revitalise” Glasgow, including support to complete the refurbishment of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens. During a campaign visit, Mr Swinney will confirm new measures to make Glasgow “flourish”, including the establishment of an urba
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:03 GMT elections,glasgow,holyrood election,john swinney,politics,snp Staff Reporter Scottish Labour pledge to ‘fix mess’ in NHS by tackling mental health crisis https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059238/scottish-labour-pledge-to-fix-mess-in-nhs-by-tackling-mental-health-crisis.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059238/scottish-labour-pledge-to-fix-mess-in-nhs-by-tackling-mental-health-crisis.htmlScottish Labour are pledging to “fix the mess” in Scotland’s NHS by tackling the country’s mental health crisis to free up frontline staff. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is set to announce plans that would see people in mental health crisis get specialist NHS support through a new emergency res
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:14 GMT anas sarwar,health,mental health,nhs,scotland,scottish labour Staff Reporter ‘Totally unnecessary rules’ – Scottish Greens pledge to cap school uniform cost https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059237/totally-unnecessary-rules-scottish-greens-pledge-to-cap-school-uniform-cost.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059237/totally-unnecessary-rules-scottish-greens-pledge-to-cap-school-uniform-cost.htmlThe Scottish Greens have said some schools have “totally unnecessary rules” on school uniforms, as they pledge to cap the cost of uniforms. Guidance which was co-developed by the Scottish Greens during their time in Government, was introduced in September 2024. It includes a series of recommendation
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:12 GMT education,school uniforms,scotland,scottish greens Staff Reporter Judy Murray joins May digital detox call to protect children from online harm https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059236/judy-murray-joins-may-digital-detox-call-to-protect-children-from-online-harm.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/scotland/2059236/judy-murray-joins-may-digital-detox-call-to-protect-children-from-online-harm.htmlJudy Murray has backed calls for a digital detox in May to raise awareness around protecting Scotland’s children from online harm. The Scottish tennis coach is backing a new campaign from Children First, urging people across the country to take a step away from social media throughout May. On-Mute M
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:10 GMT children first,digital detox,judy murray,on-mute may,online harm Staff Reporter Alex Neil refuses to criticise Millwall striker Josh Coburn for missed chance https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059231/alex-neil-refuses-to-criticise-millwall-striker-josh-coburn-for-missed-chance.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059231/alex-neil-refuses-to-criticise-millwall-striker-josh-coburn-for-missed-chance.htmlMillwall manager Alex Neil admitted he could not be over-critical of striker Josh Coburn after he missed the best chance of the game in a 0-0 draw at West Brom. Neil said his players were “knackered” after the point edged them into the Sky Bet Championship’s top two ahead of Saturday’s fixtures. Cob
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:05:05 GMT alex neil,james morrison,championship,millwall,west brom,west brom vs millwall Staff Reporter Alex Neil refuses to criticise Millwall striker Josh Coburn for missed chance https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059230/alex-neil-refuses-to-criticise-millwall-striker-josh-coburn-for-missed-chance.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059230/alex-neil-refuses-to-criticise-millwall-striker-josh-coburn-for-missed-chance.htmlMillwall manager Alex Neil admitted he could not be over-critical of striker Josh Coburn after he missed the best chance of the game in a 0-0 draw at West Brom. Neil said his players were “knackered” after the point edged them into the Sky Bet Championship’s top two ahead of Saturday’s fixtures. Cob
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT alex neil,james morrison,championship,millwall,west brom,west brom vs millwall Staff Reporter Nuno Espirito Santo insists West Ham’s crucial win ‘doesn’t change anything’ https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059228/nuno-espirito-santo-insists-west-hams-crucial-win-doesnt-change-anything.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/2059228/nuno-espirito-santo-insists-west-hams-crucial-win-doesnt-change-anything.htmlNuno Espirito Santo insisted nothing has changed after West Ham beat Wolves 4-0 at the London Stadium to move out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since December and push Tottenham into the bottom three. Two goals each from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Taty Castellanos saw the
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:35:06 GMT nuno espirito santo,rob edwards,premier league,west ham,wolverhampton,west ham vs wolverhampton Staff Reporter Nuno Espirito Santo insists West Ham’s crucial win ‘doesn’t change anything’ https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059229/nuno-espirito-santo-insists-west-hams-crucial-win-doesnt-change-anything.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/football/2059229/nuno-espirito-santo-insists-west-hams-crucial-win-doesnt-change-anything.htmlNuno Espirito Santo insisted nothing has changed after West Ham beat Wolves 4-0 at the London Stadium to move out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since December and push Tottenham into the bottom three. Two goals each from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Taty Castellanos saw the
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:55:04 GMT nuno espirito santo,rob edwards,premier league,west ham,wolverhampton,west ham vs wolverhampton Staff Reporter People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/ireland/2059117/people-urged-to-buy-only-the-fuel-they-need-as-protests-continue-in-ireland.html https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/ireland/2059117/people-urged-to-buy-only-the-fuel-they-need-as-protests-continue-in-ireland.htmlPeople in Ireland have been urged to only buy the fuel they need, to ease supply issues caused by continuing fuel protests. The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) also warned that the number of fuel stations without supply could rise to 500 on Friday amid road blockages and protests at fue
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:55:04 GMT an garda siochana,defence forces,fuel prices,fuel protests,fuels for ireland,helen mcentee,ireland,john dallon Staff Reporter People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2059115/people-urged-to-buy-only-the-fuel-they-need-as-protests-continue-in-ireland.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/2059115/people-urged-to-buy-only-the-fuel-they-need-as-protests-continue-in-ireland.htmlPeople in Ireland have been urged to only buy the fuel they need, to ease supply issues caused by continuing fuel protests. The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) also warned that the number of fuel stations without supply could rise to 500 on Friday amid road blockages and protests at fue
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:26:32 GMT an garda siochana,defence forces,fuel prices,fuel protests,fuels for ireland,helen mcentee,ireland,john dallon Staff Reporter