What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Ottoline Spearman

Rising energy costs amid the war in the Middle East, the murder trial of Adam Corcoran who murdered his partner Daena Walsh, and the demolition of a Meath family home dominate Friday's front pages.

European gas prices have risen by 35 per cent as the wave of attacks on oil and gas production sites in Gulf States has continued, the Irish Times reports. A tourist tax of up to €5 per night is being floated for Dublin, which would put it on par with Venice. And the Co Meath home that was built without planning permission 20 years ago is in the process of being demolished, even as the High Court heard a last attempt by the homeowners to pause the demolition.

The Irish Examiner leads with the life sentence for Adam Corcoran, who murdered his partner Daena Walsh in Cork.

The Echo also leads with the "horrific, demonic" killing of Daena Walsh, which has left behind her two children.

Residential electricity bills could rise by up to €800 a year according to an expert who spoke to the Irish Independent, as attacks on key oil and gas plants continue.

The Irish Daily Mirror also cover the story of the demolition of the Meath home, saying that this comes as Labour Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan has accused the Government of overseeing the "highest level of evictions since the famine".

The Irish Daily Star also cover Daena Walsh's murder trial.

The Irish Daily Mail looks at how the Iran war may hike up flight costs and airline fuel for holidaymakers.

The Belfast Telegraph covers the story of a top official at a sports body in the North, who has been suspended due to allegations of sexual assault that date back 20 years.

The Herald also covers the story of Daena Walsh.