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What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

A look at what is making the headlines in Monday's papers.
Abuse charity says record number of people sought help last year

Abuse charity says record number of people sought help last year

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

The organisation, One In Four, said they saw an increase in men seeking help in 2024.
Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel

Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Stormont Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald issued instructions to officials about not engaging in UK/Israel trade talks.
Some flying the tricolour 'dishonour our national flag', says Taoiseach

Some flying the tricolour 'dishonour our national flag', says Taoiseach

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

The Taoiseach has used a speech to criticise the use of the Irish flag to suggest there is ‘a fixed national identity’.
Man injured in hit-and-run in Limerick village

Man injured in hit-and-run in Limerick village

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

The injured man was rushed by ambulance from the scene, located about 16km from Limerick city, to University Hospital Limerick, where is was in a serious condition.
Connolly calls Humphreys’ comments about her work as barrister ‘a new low’

Connolly calls Humphreys’ comments about her work as barrister ‘a new low’

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly has criticised comments made by Heather Humphreys about her time as a barrister.
Three teenagers arrested after violent altercation at Newry shopping centre

Three teenagers arrested after violent altercation at Newry shopping centre

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Police are keen to speak to another male youth they believe may have sustained injuries in the incident outside the Buttercrane centre on Saturday.
Kneecap back Catherine Connolly for Áras: ‘Vote Connolly because we cannot’

Kneecap back Catherine Connolly for Áras: ‘Vote Connolly because we cannot’

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Connolly commented under the post saying "GRMMA", an abbreviation for "go raibh míle maith agat", which is the Irish for thank you very much.
Courts Service spent over €5 million on interpreters for criminal and civil trials

Courts Service spent over €5 million on interpreters for criminal and civil trials

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

This year’s bill is on track to be much larger than last year, with €2.09 million spent in the six-month period between January and June.
Man (30s) arrested after €14.2m worth of cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort

Man (30s) arrested after €14.2m worth of cocaine seized at Rosslare Europort

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

The suspected cocaine was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a lorry which had disembarked from a ferry.
Presidential candidate quiz: Test your knowledge of Heather Humphreys

Presidential candidate quiz: Test your knowledge of Heather Humphreys

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Test your knowledge of Fine Gael's presidential candidate, Heather Humphreys, by taking our quiz!
Police in Texas continue to investigate death of Irish man following road incident

Police in Texas continue to investigate death of Irish man following road incident

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

John Mr Kirby was found lying on a roadway in Austin, Texas, with serious head injuries in the early hours of last Saturday morning.
Cabbage divination and turnip lanterns revived ahead of Halloween

Cabbage divination and turnip lanterns revived ahead of Halloween

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

The Ulster Folk Museum in Co Down has used its archive of history gathered from local people to bring the old Samhain traditions to life.

Houses for sale with mountain backdrops in Sligo, Wicklow, and Kerry

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

These homes showcase the best of Ireland’s mountain landscapes paired with comfortable living
‘Like a hug I didn’t know I needed’ – Mother praises MS Ireland services

‘Like a hug I didn’t know I needed’ – Mother praises MS Ireland services

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

A mother living with multiple sclerosis insists there should be more awareness of hidden disabilities.
Woman (70s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Limerick

Woman (70s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Limerick

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

A forensic collision investigation will be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI).
Man (40s) in critical condition after Waterford assault

Man (40s) in critical condition after Waterford assault

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Following the incident, the man was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford for treatment of serious injuries.
Road to €55k: Thousands raised for Meath boy (4) with leukaemia

Road to €55k: Thousands raised for Meath boy (4) with leukaemia

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Doctors have advised that Lorcán urgently needs a bone marrow transplant, a procedure that cannot be carried out in Ireland
Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Minister says Irish funds for Gaza rebuilding won't be diverted from other programmes

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

A Government minister has said Ireland's aid contribution to the reconstruction of Gaza will not mean funding is diverted from other programmes
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Eva Osborne Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

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