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What the papers say: Saturday's front pages
Saturday's front pages
Live: Social Democrats' Daniel Ellis leading in Dublin, Fine Gael's Seán Kyne in Galway
Maura Higgins among stars at Cannes Film Festival gala
Counting to begin in two by-elections
Gardaí ask public not to share footage of fatal Blanchardstown assault on social media
Woman (80s) died after she was pushed down stairs, inquest hears
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
A man was subsequently charged in connection with her death
Four refused bail after appearing in Belfast court charged over tourist attack
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Two men were assaulted in the Royal Avenue area of the city on Tuesday evening in an incident police are treating as a racially motivated hate crime.
Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie sentenced to at least seven years for rape in Boston
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The 38-year-old was visiting the US with Irish colleagues to participate in St Patrick’s Day celebrations when the incident took place
Woman who faked her own death in 'deliberate scheme' to avoid court trial is jailed
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Gardaí became aware in mid-2023 that McAuley was alive and began an investigation.
Government spends half a million euro on campaign to attract workers back to Ireland
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The campaign has used massive billboards with slogans such as “You’ve built Sydney, now come and build back home” to try to recruit some of the 70,000 construction workers needed here by 2030
ESB Networks announces €6.5 million investment in Portlaoise training centre
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The site plays a key role in ensuring that ESB Networks has the necessary capabilities to enable housing, a growing economy as part of Ireland's Climate Action Plan.
Second man (40s) charged in connection with seizure of drugs and contraband
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 4.30pm on Thursday.
Government looking at ‘every aspect’ of migration policy – Taoiseach
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Tánaiste Simon Harris, the Foreign Affairs Minister, said migration was ‘too high’ in Ireland.
Price of consumer goods rose by 2.7% in the past year
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Energy prices are estimated to have grown by 2.0 per cent in the month and risen by 2.7 per cent over the 12 months to October 2025.
Mystery bright object in Irish skies likely to be Elon Musk rocket debris
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Space commentator Leo Enright said ejecting fuel from rockets was normal, but spotting them in cloudy Irish skies can be difficult.
Dublin woman’s plea to help hurricane-hit Jamaica as she warns of ‘catastrophe’
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Orlagh Kilbride, 45, from Dublin, has lived with her husband Neil O’Hanlon and their sons Max, 16, and Blake, 12, in Jamaica for nearly a decade.
Limerick has highest number of illegal fireworks offences
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Since firework laws were tightened in the mid-2000s, there have been 4,193 fireworks offences recorded across Ireland, with 184 recorded last year
Micheál Martin says suggestion he is ‘top-down’ leader is ‘repugnant’
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The Taoiseach responded to criticisms from some members that he does not listen to his party’s grassroots.
Over 1.5 million people yet to file Local Property Tax valuation
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Homeowners have until the end of next week to revalue their property and indicate how they will pay the tax.
Judge grants access to man to see children fathered by ex-partner
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
At the Family Law Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has granted access to the man, who has no biological link to the two children, for a limited number of access visits each year
Pedestrian (30s) dies after being struck by a truck on Dame Street
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The incident occurred at 1:45am on Thursday, and the man's body has been removed to Dublin City Mortuary, where a post-mortem examination will take place.
Motorist backs call for signage on Meath road after collision with deer
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Jacob Kotze believes that if he had been driving at speed, the deer, which hit the bonnet of the car, would have been thrown through the windscreen and into him.
Tipperary gardaí tell public to disregard 'misinformation' about suspension of force members
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
In social media posts, the Tipperary division of An Garda Síochána outlined that the allegations are “false and damaging to the hard working gardaí” serving in the “Tipperary South Community Engagement Area”
Launch of first Irish-voiced robot vacuum
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The Glider 6-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is voiced by DJ Louise Clarke, and has self-emptying, self-washing and drying functions
Soc Dems call on Harris not to act as a commentator on migrant numbers
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
On Wednesday, Harris said migration numbers are too high
Donohoe supports Permanent TSB's decision to put itself up for sale
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Paschal Donohoe currently holds 313,382,197 ordinary shares in PTSB, representing 57.4 per cent of the issued share capital of PTSB.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
Israel said it remained committed to the Gaza ceasefire framework yesterday despite killing more than 100 people in strikes across the enclave, The Irish Times reports.
Pensioner dies following road crash in Co Donegal
Thu, 30 Oct, 2025
The woman, aged in her 80s, died following the incident involving one vehicle.
Man arrested and another in custody over seizure of sub-machine gun
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The Dublin crime response team stopped a vehicle in the Dublin 22 area on Tuesday and later recovered a firearm during a follow-up search in North Wicklow.
Retired Defence Forces member jailed for six years for rape of teenage girl
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The now 78-year-old raped the young girl in a bedroom of his home in Co Westmeath while she was babysitting on an unknown date in 1981
Man who stabbed friend nine times jailed for two years
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Frank Kelly (40) and his friend Darren Sherlock had been out socialising together before they returned to Kelly’s home, where they continued taking alcohol and drugs
Kerry man with locked-in syndrome sues in High Court
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Christopher O’Driscoll, who cannot speak, is tetraplegic and has to use a wheelchair, joined the proceedings in the Four Courts by video link from the nursing home where he now resides
Trick or treating is on as Hurricane Melissa set to miss Ireland
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
As of Wednesday evening, the hurricane is still passing over the Caribbean, and will soon start to move across the Atlantic towards Iceland
Presenters’ pay and licence fee drop outlined in RTÉ’s annual report
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
RTÉ’s annual report has listed how much some of its top stars and executives are paid.
School gets extra state funding to pay for security for Enoch Burke
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Enoch Burke represented himself in a High Court hearing on Wednesday, during which he accused a judge of ‘filibustering’.
Man (70s) due to stand trial on alleged historical sexual offences
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The offences are alleged to have taken place between 1971 and 1981 at various locations in south Dublin
Meath couple still waiting on news on family in Jamaica
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
In its aftermath, Dr Livingstone and Jean Marie Thompson were trying to make contact with some siblings they last spoke to before the hurricane hit
Fatal collision between Luas and pedestrian 'unavoidable', inquest hears
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Patrick Green (51), a homeless man who was classified as a missing person at the time of his death, was killed instantly in the collision with the Luas tram, which occurred at 1.14am on September 18th, 2022
Councillors slam mayor over 'sh*tshow' stewardship in Limerick
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The elected representatives told a special meeting of the council on Tuesday night of “toxic” comments by Mr Moran in an interview on his local radio station LIVE 95 on October 22nd
Two men jailed for murder of man found in scrubland in east Cork
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
A jury of 10 men and two women at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court in Cork found Luke Taylor (28) and Niall Long (33) guilty of the murder of Kieran Quilligan last week following a three-week trial.
Two men arrested in Dublin after seizure of drugs worth €40k and contraband
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Crime Response Team officers searched a vehicle as part of a planned operation in Dublin 22 on Tuesday afternoon.
Government support for RTÉ is 'not endless or bottomless' - minister
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Mr O’Donovan said that the government had made good on its promises and had “poneyed up” the funding support “to keep RTÉ afloat.”
Over 150 people arrested for suspected driving under influence over bank holiday weekend
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Gardaí issued fines to 300 motorists for using a mobile phone while driving between Thursday morning and Tuesday, when their October bank holiday roads policing operation ended.
Trans activist ‘took pictures of people’ before confrontation with Father Ted creator
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.
‘Not fair’ to say I do not listen to backbenchers, says Micheál Martin
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
‘I’ve always engaged with backbenchers, my door is always open to people if they want to engage and discuss,’ the Taoiseach said.
Tourism campaign selling Ireland as 'home of Halloween' generates €50 million
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Tourism Ireland ran a campaign in 12 key overseas markets highlighting how Halloween originated in Ireland in Celtic culture 2,000 years ago
Ireland's most haunted places: The White Lady of Kinsale, Loftus Hall, and Hellfire Club
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Charles Fort in Kinsale, Co Cork, is known for hosting the 'White Lady of Kinsale'.
Horse used during Citywest protest found collapsed
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The horse "was totally exhausted and struggled to walk", with "cuts on his legs from ill-fitted straps and sores on his mouth from the bit"
M50, Dublin Port Tunnel, and more to be affected by toll increases from January 1st
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
On the M50, all categories of vehicles will experience an increase, except for unregistered motor cars without a tag or video account.
Man (40s) to be sentenced for dangerous driving causing death of his niece last Christmas
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Danny O’Donoghue, (42), Lower Main Street, Rathkeale, Co Limerick, admitted the charge before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court last July.
DJ Carey's barrister hands sick note into court as sentencing for defrauding people delayed
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
DJ Carey pleaded guilty to 10 of the 21 counts he was facing, which include dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he falsely claimed to have cancer.
'Fastway closure is only the beginning': Hauliers criticise Government policy
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
Around 300 jobs are at risk as the parent company of Fastway Couriers enters receivership, with delays and disruptions to deliveries expected to follow.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages
Wed, 29 Oct, 2025
The Gaza ceasefire was hanging in the balance on Tuesday night as Israel struck targets across the enclave in response to what it termed two significant Hamas violations in the most significant escalation of the US-brokered truce to date, The Irish Times reports.
Cocaine worth €8.1 million seized and man (30s) arrested in Co Laois
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
High Court extends orders granted to Tusla relating to vulnerable child
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The child was represented in court by a court-appointed advocate. Her parents were also legally represented at the hearing, as was the HSE.
Explainer: What is the Russian shadow fleet and how does it affect Ireland?
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A total of 557 vessels in the shadow fleet are now listed by the EU
Adults in Ireland set to spend €11.5m less on Halloween this year
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Those aged 25-34 plan to spend the most this Halloween, with most preparing to part ways with €70 for sweets, decorations, and costumes
Children's Health Ireland prevented from dismissing spinal surgeries administrator
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
She claims she was dismissed for serious misconduct following instructions to suspend the names of ten patients from the waiting list
Man who was 'off his face on drugs' when he assaulted two gardaí jailed for two years
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Daniel Ryan (24) of Melrose Grove, Clondalkin, also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply
Man who sold drugs to undercover gardaí and took part in €89k Tesco burglary jailed for over five years
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Eric Norton (32) has 101 previous convictions.
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan ‘cannot be ignored’ – Tánaiste
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Tánaiste Simon Harris condemned the use of rape and starvation as weapons of war as he called for an international push for peace.
Jury must be sure men intended to cause serious injury to Josip Strok to secure murder verdicts, judge says
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
(L-r) Anthony Delappe, Mark Lee, and Connor Rafferty have all pleaded not guilty to Josip Strok's murder
Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The project will see performances in all three countries.
English tourist dies months after alleged assault in Dublin
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The incident took place in Temple Bar in August.
Galway man signs guilty plea on distribution and possession of child pornography
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
At Gort District Court, the 60-year old man signed a guilty plea for 49 separate child pornography and child sexual exploitation related charges.
Stormont's first Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners appointed
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression has also been appointed by the Executive Office
Teen (17) charged with looting during 2023 Dublin city riots
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
There had been large-scale disorder on November 23rd, 2023, in response to a knife attack on young children.
Met Éireann issues rain and wind warnings for six counties on Thursday
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Possible impacts include localised flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility.
Stormont minister under fire over visit to Israel
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council said the visit was ‘deeply troubling’
Case alleging shareholder oppression in Rose of Tralee company may not go ahead due to death
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
US-based businessman Richard Henggeler died on October 7th, aged 73.
Profits nearly doubled last year for builder of 3Arena
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The directors state that the group report “a strong financial performance during 2024, demonstrating the resilience of the business”
Fianna Fáil leadership fallout most defining story of presidential election
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A new report found that across more than 16,000 radio mentions, the party fallout generated over 2,000 mentions
Spooky quiz: How much do you know about the history of Halloween?
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
How much do you know about the history of Halloween? Are you a true Halloween historian or just in it for the sweets? Take our quiz to find out!
Fine Gael councillor sends SOS call as more violence breaks out in Co Limerick
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A group of men armed with a firearm and other weapons caused extensive damage to the house shortly before 1 am, on Tuesday.
Gardaí investigating after two men and woman assaulted in Galway city
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
‘Frustration’ among Fianna Fáil TDs at leadership after ‘disastrous’ election
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Pressure has come on Micheál Martin after he championed Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race, as their election candidate.
'They got enjoyment from assaulting us': Drag queens capture Cork attack on camera
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
Krystal Queer and Lucina Schynning were filming a video promoting their club night Saints when they were assaulted from behind.
Emergency response stood down after hoax call in Kinsale
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A caller to the fire service in Kinsale on Sunday claimed a car had gone off a cliff in the area.
Human rights monitoring body calls on Ireland to introduce hate speech laws
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The Council of Europe’s anti-racism body – the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) – claimed the measure was necessary as hate speech remains widespread in the Republic
Michael D Higgins spends second night in hospital
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A spokesman for the President said he was in ‘good spirits’ and that his condition was improving.
Man (40s) charged in connection with Citywest riots
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The man in his 40s was arrested on Sunday, October 26th.
Fianna Fáil TD says party backbenchers frustrated at the slow delivery of housing
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin should be having meetings every Monday morning with organisations like Uisce Eireann, the ESB and approved housing bodies to keep pressure on them about the delivery of services necessary for more homes to be built.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025
A preview of the biggest stories in Tuesday's papers.
The history of Barmbrack and an easy recipe for Halloween
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
In traditional barmbrack, certain items are added to the dough before cooking, including a ring, a coin, a piece of cloth, a stick, and a pea.
Seven ill Palestinian children taken to Ireland for treatment
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The children arrived in Ireland along with 29 family members, a spokesperson for the department said. The initial evacuation was carried out overland from Gaza to Jordan via a WHO medical evacuation convoy.
Protesters let off pink smoke during asylum demonstration at Citywest
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The area saw disorder last week after an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl in the area.
Councils to get €70m property tax boost from revaluations and new properties
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The amount is almost 10 per cent more than 2025’s total, with two-thirds of the increase generated by revaluations and newly liable properties.
Owner of Muckross Park hotel records operating profit as revenues decrease to €71.14m
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The operating profits of €3.93 million follow operating profits of €3.96 million in 2023.
Profits at ex-rugby stars' Dublin pub group soar to €983,526 in 2025
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Jamie Heaslip, Sean O’Brien, Dave Kearney and Rob Kearney have minority shareholdings in four Dublin pubs, Lemon & Duke, Bridge 1859, The Blackrock and McSworleys.
Sean Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael candidate process
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Mr Kelly sought the party’s nomination at the same time as eventual candidate Heather Humphreys.
Man arrested following incident at business in Navan
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The man is currently detained under provisions of Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
‘Complete lies’: Man granted bailed after alleged assault on Connolly canvasser
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Daniel Soave, 39, appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court on Monday
Choosing Humphreys for presidential election was 'cardinal mistake', says retired Fine Gael TD
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
“Look, we fucked up,” is how Michael Finucane put it.
Northern Ireland urged to trial shared e-scooter scheme
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The region is at risk of falling behind in terms of sustainable transport, a charity has warned.
Majority of tourism businesses reported poor summer trading, Fáilte Ireland survey shows
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Although turnover levels overall have declined, Fáilte Ireland said the outcome was still more favourable than anticipated
‘Vast majority’ support Micheál Martin as leader, O’Brien says
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
The ‘vast majority’ of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party supports Micheal Martin as leader, a minister has said.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Eva Osborne Here are the stories making headlines this bank holiday Monday.
Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital
Mon, 27 Oct, 2025
Ireland’s President has spent the night in hospital for the examination of an infection.
Man (50s) seriously injured in Fairview Park assault
Sun, 26 Oct, 2025
The assault occurred near Annesley Bridge, where gardaí and emergency services responded.
Man (20s) seriously injured in Kildare assault
Sun, 26 Oct, 2025
The assault took place in the early hours of Sunday, October 26th.
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