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IRISH jetsetters are being warned about potential disruption to flights in and out of Dublin Airport.

Ryanair issued an urgent warning regarding high winds today, February 21, 2025.

The low cost airline have warned that some flights may be disrupted as a result.

Ryanair chiefs confirmed that affected passengers will be notified.

All passengers travelling to and from Ireland today should check their Ryanair app for latest updates.

In a statement posted on the website, Ryanair chiefs said: “Potential disruptions to/from Ireland (Fri 21 Feb) due to high winds.

“Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from Ireland Fri 21 Feb should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.

“We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair’s control and affect all airlines operating to/from Ireland Fri 21 Feb.”

It comes as 23 counties have been slapped with Status Yellow weather warnings before “rotten” conditions blast Ireland this weekend.

Met Eireann confirmed that multiple coastal counties in the country have been slapped with a wind and rainfall warning as Ireland braces for the weather to take a turn for the worse this weekend.

Met Eireann has warned of very heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and the risk of local flooding on Sunday.

The forecaster has placed Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford and Wicklow under a Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning.

The alert, which warns of “very strong and gusty southerly winds together with spells of heavy rain” on Sunday, will be in place from 2am that morning and remain there until 3pm.

Difficult travel conditions, localised flooding, fallen trees, loose debris and poor visibility were all outlined as possible impacts of the weather.

Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will be placed under a nine-hour Status Yellow warning from 3pm on Sunday until midnight.

Met Eireann told people in those counties to expect difficult travel conditions, fallen trees and loose debris.

The UK Met Office has placed Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry under a Status Yellow wind warning from 3am on Sunday until 3pm that afternoon.

A number of flights to and from Belfast City Airport have been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.

The Met Office issued a status yellow weather warning for Co Antrim, Co Down, and Co Armagh from 6am this morning until 1pm this afternoon.

Belfast Airport said: “While Belfast City Airport remains open and operational, due to adverse weather conditions there may be disruption to flights across the UK.

“Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight directly with the airline before travelling to the airport.”

A number of Aer Lingus flights to the UK have been cancelled.

A 9.50am trip to Birmingham in England was cancelled, with a flight number EI 3642.

And flight EI 3652 to Edinburgh, set to take off at 10.20am, was also cancelled.

An 11.00am flight to Manchester, EI 3610, has been scrapped, and so has flight EI 3672 to Leeds Bradford which was set to leave at 11.05am.

FLIGHTS INTO BELFAST SCRAPPED

And a number of flights into Belfast Airport have also been cancelled.

Flight number EI 3651 from Edinburgh, Scotland to Belfast City has been scrapped.

It was set to depart the Scottish capital at 8.20am.

At 8:35am, an Aer Lingus flight from Birmingham to Belfast City was set to take off, but flight number EI 3641 has been cancelled.

The list of axed flights also includes flight EI 3601, set to depart Southhampton at 08:55am.

Flight number EI 3621 from Cardiff to Belfast City, set to take off at 8.55am, has been cancelled.

And an 11.55am flight from Birmingham to Belfast City, EI 3643, has been scrapped.

Flight EI 3653, with an 11:40am departure time, from Edinburgh to Belfast City, has been cancelled.

Also axed are flights EI 3611 from Manchester to Belfast City and flight EI 3623 from Glasgow to Belfast City.

Lastly, flight number EI 3673 from Leeds Bradford to Belfast City, with a take off time of 12.45, has been cancelled.

Customers to various airports have been strongly advised to check their flight status before heading to the terminals.

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SHARLENE Mawdsley has unveiled her ‘brighter’ look after a quick trip to the hairdressers.

The 400m sprinter shared a video that recapped the before, during and after for her Instagram followers.

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Amusingly, it was soundtracked by a pop song called ‘Blondie’ by English artist Maisie Peters.

Its chorus goes ‘I’ll f**k your life up as a blonde’ so it was an apt choice as the 26-year-old diverted from her natural brunette colour.

Getting back to matters slightly more aligned with her daily life as a world-class athlete, the Tipperary native last week criticised a Netflix documentary series for ‘not showing the reality’ of athletics.

The TV series – named Sprint – was released last year and charts the careers of a group of elite runners.

According to IMDB, it ‘provides an insider’s perspective on the high stakes and mental toughness of sprinters.’

However, while Mawdsley did watch the show up to a point, she believes it did not give fans an insight into the inner workings and sacrifice in the sport.

She told RTE: “We’ve discussed it as athletes between ourselves, even just with my training group.

“It’s very glamourised and I think that’s the side of the sport people see quite often.

“You see us going out to the track with our hair done, our make-up done, our tan is on and we’re looking our best.

“You don’t see us puking on the side of a track in training and I feel it would have been nice had they showed that a little bit more.

“I think there was a lot of noise made in Sprint, whereas that’s not actually the reality of our sport.

“Of course, it’s a part of it but it’s not the 95% of it that they didn’t show.

“It would be nice if you could see more of that.”

She is an active user of social media, through which she gives her followers an inside look at her own progress.

This includes training camps in the likes of South Africa and the Tenerife.

With that territory comes negative and troll comments, with Mawdsley admitting to such in an interview with the Irish Independent.

The Newport AC export said she tries not to get bogged down when it comes to media attention.

She explained: “Mostly I don’t think twice about it, but then you are walking down the street with your groceries and someone stops you for a picture.

“The crying on TV was a big one, because it showed people how much it meant to us.

“I am sitting here at the track and these are the days that no one sees that you have to dig in and do the work.

“The majority of the attention has been good — I get messages from mothers all the time saying how much of an impact it has on their daughters.”

Attention in traditional media has brought with it scrutiny on social media.

She added: “I definitely get comments.

“Someone posted under one of my training posts last week: ‘All of this training for fourth at the Olympics.’

“Sometimes I’ll bark back and say, ‘How did you get on at the Olympics?'”

THE Airtricity League First Division match between Wexford FC and Longford Town has been postponed.

Following torrential rain in the area on Thursday night and Friday morning, the playing surface was deemed unplayable.

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In a statement on Friday afternoon, the League of Ireland confirmed that the match, scheduled for this evening, had been called off.

It said: “Following a pitch inspection at Ferrycarrig Park amid heavy rainfall in the area, tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division fixture between Wexford and Longford Town has been postponed.

“We will issue a new date for the fixture in due course.”

Wexford FC followed this up with a short social media statement of its own.

It read: “We regret to confirm that tonight’s game has been postponed due to the heavy rainfall last night and this morning.

“Ticket purchasers will be contacted via email”

It is not the only First Division fixture that is under threat from the conditions.

UCD are due to host Bray Wanderers at the UCD Bowl on Friday night, with the home side having lost their first game and the visitors having won theirs.

A pitch inspection took place on Friday afternoon at 2:15pm.

Following the inspection, the League of Ireland confirmed that a second inspection will take place at 5:30pm, after which a final decision will be made.

As well as five games in the First Division, there will be four fixtures in the Premier Division.

Shamrock Rovers, as a result of their elimination from the Europa Conference League on Thursday night, will not be in action.

Instead, the pick of the matches will see Derry City welcome Bohemians to the Brandwell.

The Gypsies will be in buoyant mood going in, having beaten Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday.

Elsewhere, Drogheda United will host Sligo Rovers, while champions Shelbourne travel to the RSC to face Waterford.

And finally, Stephen Kenny‘s St Patrick’s Athletic travel to face Galway United.

That game will be shown live on Virgin Media.

Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is at 7:45pm.

DUNNES Stores designers have brought back a must-have lounge set – and have also dropped in a gorgeous new colour.

The Airlayer Collection is available online and in stores across the country.  

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The fashion giant announced the set is now available in a gorgeous purple shade.

The retailer said: “Your favourite sweat set is back in a brand new shade.”

Shoppers will be scrambling to get their hands on the Airlayer Ultra Soft Crew Neck Sweatshirt in purple.

Dunnes Stores chiefs said the sweatshirt has any “airy feel”.

They said: “Elevate your everyday with this airlayer sweatshirt.

“Lush cosy fabric, with a smooth knit and a lightweight, airy feel.

“Featuring a classic crew neckline and two handy pockets, it’s perfect for both lounging and working out.”

Choose from a bold cobalt blue, cool bone shade or light-grey.

The soft sweater, retailing at €15, comes in sizes XS to XXL.

Style with the matching Airlayer Ultra Soft Joggers, also €15.

Dunnes Stores designers said the pants will “elevate your everyday” wardrobe.

They said: “These joggers feature a cuffed leg, side pockets and an elasticated waist.

“A comfortable essential perfect for lounging and exercising.”

The cosy joggers have the same smooth knit and lightweight fabric.

And jetsetters will love the cosy set for traveling in style.

The Irish retailer has been delighting fans with the new spring-summer releases.

Instagram user Kate, who posts under the username @chasingtrendswithkate, shared a short video to the platform for her followers.

In the caption of the post, she noted that the pieces were “new arrivals” in store.

The Gallery Stella Embroidered Jacket is now available online and in shops around the country for just €40.

It’s the ideal piece for layering over an outfit to add a smart touch.

And it’s a unique item that adds flair to whatever you pair it with.

The smart jacket costs €40 and can be found in sizes 8 up to 20.

And luckily for fans of the look, all sizes are still up for grabs online.

It features a slouched shape at the shoulders and a bold black and white pattern with a round neck.

Fashion bosses said the jacket has a “sophisticated” look.

An official description of the item reads: “Crafted from pure cotton with an edge-to-edge design, this collarless jacket from Gallery is a sophisticated outer layer

“Boasting intricate embroidery, it effortlessly elevates day-to-day ensembles.”

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TAKE THAT, Fleetwood Mac, The Stone Roses, The Eagles and Spice Girls all feature in some of the biggest comeback tours ever seen.

Another huge comeback tour has been announced for 2025, and we don’t mean Oasis.

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Instead, it is Bananarama superfan Jose Mourinho is set to embark on the biggest comeback tour of the year in the Europa League.

Mourinho is now the boss of Turkish club Fenerbahce.

But in today’s Europa League knockout phase draw the 62-year-old has been lined up for a stunning comeback tour against his old rivals.

Fenerbahce have been drawn against Rangers in the last-16 of the competition.

However, if Mourinho’s side progress into the quarter-finals over the Scots they could line up a fixture against his last club Roma.

The potential fixture list gets even tastier in the semi-finals with Fenerbahce having the chance to play Manchester United once again.

Mourinho’s stunning comeback tour could end in the final in Spain, where he may face old club Tottenham in the ultimate grudge match decider.

The Portuguese tactician was famously sacked by Spurs just before the Carabao Cup final.

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The North London side went on to lose that final and continued their trophyless streak.

Fans of Man Utd had complained the Europa League draw was “rigged” after seeing they would face Real Sociedad in the last-16 followed by a far tougher bracket than rivals Tottenham.

Suits LA has some serious daddy issues, much like Harvey Specter had mommy issues on the original USA Network drama. Matt Letscher will be introduced to viewers as the father of Stephen Amell’s character, Ted Black, during this Sunday’s series premiere (NBC, 9/8c), and TVLine has an exclusive first look at the pair’s tense dynamic. […]

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of a jam-packed week of sport coming your way in March.

A hectic schedule involving football, horse racing, rugby, F1, darts, tennis and golf lies ahead for fans from March 10 to March 16.

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We ease our way in with a Premier League clash as Newcastle head to West Ham.

But things start getting chaotic on Tuesday as the Cheltenham Festival begins in the afternoon before the first batch of second legs in the last-16 of the Champions League kick-off that evening.

Today’s draw revealed mouth-watering ties like PSG vs Liverpool, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and Arsenal vs PSV.

The dates of the games are not confirmed yet but there will be four on Tuesday night and another four on Wednesday night – both after huge days at Cheltenham.

On Thursday, again the horse racing fills our lunchtime before the Europa and Conference Leagues take centre stage.

Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all set to be in action on the night of March 13.

Spurs welcome AZ Alkmaar, United face Real Sociedad and the Blues come up against Copenhagen.

For those that prefer darts, it is also night six of the Premier League from Nottingham.

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On Friday 14, Cheltenham draws to a close on Gold Cup day.

It sets fans up for a blockbuster weekend of wall-to-wall to sport.

The Six Nations draws to close with three games on Saturday as Italy face Ireland, England take on Wales and France battle Scotland.

There is also five Premier League games and the first qualifying session of the F1 season from the Australian Grand Prix.

The race then takes place early on Sunday 16 morning from 4am before football regains our attention.

At 12:30pm, it is the Old Firm Derby between Celtic and Rangers at the same time as Sheffield Wednesday clash with bitter rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City Derby.

There are three Prem matches at 1:30pm as Arsenal vs Chelsea and Fulham vs Tottenham.

It is then the Carabao Cup final from Wembley as Liverpool come up against Newcastle at 4:30pm.

That is before we switch back to the Premier League as Man Utd head to Leicester.

If that was not enough, the weekend also brings us the tennis Indian Wells final in a tournament considered one of the biggest outside of the Grand Slams.

And in golf, it is The Players Championship final day from Florida.

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EASTENDERS fans have been left “calling Ofcom” after Martin Fowler’s tragic death shocked the nation.

BBC viewers took to social media in their droves to grieve long-term character Martin after he was crushed by an iron beam.

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The Walford resident said an emotional goodbye to on/off girlfriend Stacey Slater during a live episode.

The heartbreaking scenes saw him declaring his love to Stacey and proposing to her, before dying from a cardiac arrest.

Viewers were put through the wringer during the highly-charged and tearful episode – with some saying the needed to “call in sick” to mourn Martin’s death.

One fan shared a clip of an overcrowded escalator and wrote: “the whole of the UK right now on their way to complain to Ofcom for killing off our beloved Martin.”

A second posted: “Ringing Ofcom to claim compensation for the EastEnders writers killing off Martin.”

A third wrote: “Will be taking compassionate leave from work for at least 10 working days to grieve the dearly departed Martin Fowler.”

“Can I write an Ofcom complaint about that??? That was so traumatic,” a fourth commented.

This person fumed: “So they killed Martin?? Ok Ofcom will be hearing from me for the trauma they’ve caused me.”

Another added: “I need to talk to Ofcom about how badly I’ve been impacted by tonight’s EastEnders.”

Martin’s final scenes saw him crushed under a steel beam after he saved ex Stacey following the Queen Vic explosion.

After being given morphine by paramedics while the fire fighters tried to lift the beam, Martin and Stacey had a final conversation.

He proposed to her, declaring that he loved her – all of her.

As they spoke about their lives and futures – in or away from Walford, Stacey realised something was wrong.

Cornering the paramedic she demanded to know what was going on.

He told her that Martin was in a bad way and once the beam was lifted, his body would be flooded with toxins and that she should say what she wants to say.

Stacey couldn’t bring herself to tell Martin what was happening, but he realised.

He decided to tell her what he’d say at their wedding, telling her: “No pressure but I have loved this woman since the very first moment I saw her. 

“I thought she was the sexiest thing I’ve ever clapped my eyes on. It’s alway been Stace because she feels like home and adventure wrapped into one. 

“I know that this time and we are going to be in here in the Vic celebrating our anniversary in 40 years time.”

She begged him to hold on and they shared a kiss before the emergency services began to lift the beam.

Martin told Stacey: “It’s going to be alright.”

And tragically Martin died leaving Stacey screaming in devastation for all the Square to hear.

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WALES legend Ryan Jones hailed Warren Gatland – but said the Red Dragons must now ’embrace’ their underdog status.

Former Wales manager Warren Gatland, who left the top job earlier this month after 14 STRAIGHT DEFEATS, gave Jones the captaincy upon his arrival.

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The 43-year-old star, who played as a blindside flanker, number 8 and second row during his decorated international career, said he will be “forever indebted” to the Kiwi.

He is one of just a handful of internationals to have won three Grand Slams for Wales, in a list including the legendary Alun Wyn Jones.

But Wales at present are a long way off the heights they experienced as recently as 2021.

This weekend they take on Six Nations favourites Ireland, who are looking for a second Grand Slam in three years.

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Ireland go into the Principality as favourites, but Jones thinks Wales underdog status is “something to embrace not be afraid of.”

“It’s an inexperienced side rather than a young one, and experience comes in a lot of different ways,” Jones, who will be streaming for Vodafone at the match this weekend, exclusively told SunSport.

He added: “When you arrive at the Principality and turn right to go down the bridge with the fans around you, the boys need to embrace that.

“Going into Six Nations with the weight of a nation on your shoulders is a tough place to live.

“We need to score lots of points, and spend time around Ireland’s 22, like we saw England do in the first game.”

The three time capped British & Irish Lion said: “[Wales] need to get momentum, and keep momentum, it’s really important now.

“You need a good front five and value all round the park.

“This current team hasn’t experienced the heights we felt, there are players in that team who have experienced 14 losses on the bounce.

“We need to put Ireland under some real sustained pressure.”

Warren Gatland’s first spell as Wales Head Coach came during Jones’ playing career, with Gatland taking charge between 2007-2019.

Jones was made Wales captain in 2008, leading the side to a Grand Slam.

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He said: “I will be indebted to Warren for the opportunity he gave to me.

“Gats’ legacy will live on.”

However, Gatland’s second spell as Wales manager came to and end at the midway point of this tournament, with Jones saying: “I can’t think of another time when a coach has been relieved mid-campaign.

“I’m not sure what is going on day to day, but it’s unusual.

“Lots is going on, it’s very difficult to be on the outside.

“Mid campaign it’s very difficult to change significantly, as its difficult to change during the campaign.

“But, it’s pro sport, to go on a winless run like we did makes it difficult.”

Matt Sherratt will step into the role of Head Coach until the end of the Six Nations in the place of Gatland.

“It will be interesting to see what he picks on the weekend, what sort of age profile he goes for,” Jones said.

“You’ve got to have a blend of experience, age and momentum. You can be young and still be experienced.”

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Jones was a British & Irish Lion in 2005, but insists “different people look at it in different ways.

“Lions is a very personal accolade, it is recognition that you are in the top 40-50-60 rugby players inside the UK.”

The Six Nations is obviously a good place to showcase your skills to be Lions Head Coach, in this case Andy Farrell, but Jones said: “in the Six Nations, we want to do a good job for Wales.

“Focus is solely on that.

“If everyone around you is thriving, then you all look better.”

While the Lions tour was an honour for Jones, he seemed to prefer focusing on his Welsh career, saying: “the Lions tour is such a short period of time.

“You want to be confident going into the Lions, but there is lots of rugby to be played between now and then.”

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Rugby legends Ryan Jones and Rob Henderson are set to host a social media watch-along live during the Wales vs Ireland Guinness Six Nations match.

This will be at the Principality Stadium, enabled by network slicing on Vodafone’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.

In what is a UK first, the Instagram livestream hosted on Ryan Jones’ account will showcase the power of network slicing in a stadium environment.

The technology on show is part of a Vodafone trial to demonstrate the use of multiple 5G SA network slices being used concurrently for different purposes during a live event.