Irish Daily Mirror - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

A POPE FOR THE MASSES

IN THE same square Pope Francis delivered his final Easter message on Sunday, bells yesterday rang out to announce his death and plunge Catholics into mourning.

3 mins

Here to say sorry..

IN AUGUST 2018, Pope Francis became the second pope in the Church's history to set foot on Irish soil.

2 mins

Abuse survivors rue a missed opportunity

POPE Francis’ visit to Ireland was said to have offered a “powerful” opportunity for survivors of clerical abuse to gather in solidarity.

1 min

'I watched as he wrote apology'

A PRIEST who helped organise Pope Francis's visit to Ireland in 2018 has recalled watching the pontiff compose his personal apology to victims of abuse in the Catholic Church.

1 min

'REAL DUB' WHO BROKE NEWS TO THE WORLD

Farrell tasked with fulfilling Vatican rituals after Holy Father dies aged 88

4 mins

The boy from a family of immigrants in Buenos Aires who never forgot his roots

HIS papal name was chosen as a tribute to St Francis of Assisi, who devoted his life to the poor.

3 mins

Journey to the white smoke

THE successor to Pope Francis will be chosen in the papal conclave, a mysterious and secretive ritual that has endured for at least 800 years.

3 mins

A humbler funeral for 'shepherd'

THE funeral of Benedict XVI, who retired in 2013 and died in 2022, was a grand affair with all the expected pageantry.

1 min

The goal is more fun.. and to stop girls dropping out

TD Cleere's call to boost sport participation

3 mins

Sky the limit for jail drug gangs

THE smuggling of drugs into our prisons has always been a problem.

1 min

Farewell to a good & kind Pope

THE Catholic Church has been swamped in controversy over child sex abuse scandals.

1 min

THE GOING IS GOOD

RACING fans enjoyed a day to remember at Fairyhouse yesterday for a cracking Irish Grand National on Easter Monday.

1 min

Wish Jason's fatal Easter crash 'was a bad dream'

Partner tells of shock at teen dad's death as pals launch online appeal for his family

2 mins

Has Liz finally met a man to cure her achy breaky heart?

The second Liz Hurley stepped on to the red carpet in that Versace safety-pin dress in 1994, she became one of the world's most desirable women.

4 mins

Zel blasts Putin ceasefire breach

RUSSIA'S brutal missile onslaught on Ukraine resumed yesterday within hours of the end of its supposed Easter truce.

1 min

3 DEAD IN 'TRUCE'

RUSSIA'S brutal missile onslaught on Ukraine resumed yesterday within hours of the end of its supposed Easter truce.

1 min

Planning laws too restrictive

THERE is no doubt Irish people should be allowed to build granny flats and modular homes on the properties without having to get planning permission.

1 min

IN MEMORY OF JULIAN

EVERY once in a while a special person comes along and Julian Benson of Dancing With The Stars fame was one of those people.

1 min

Ignore McGregor, our immigrants make a positive contribution

IF Conor McGregor ever becomes President will the last person leaving Ireland please turn off the lights?

2 mins

Kim feared Covid ruined singing voice

KIM Wilde feared her battle with Covid-19 would permanently affect her singing voice.

1 min

Idol: I've quit booze for a healthier life

FORMER rock hell-raiser Billy Idol has gone teetotal.

1 min

Trump defence chief in second chat gaffe

Calls to axe Hegseth after he sends classified info to wife and brother on Signal

2 mins

Brendan off to the seaside for simple life

PRESENTER Brendan Courtney has ventured to the seaside in his recent move to Wicklow, where he is closer to family and enjoying a simpler life.

1 min

Una glad of support of Bryan's kids

FAIR City's Una Crawford O'Brien has credited Bryan Murray's family for supporting them after her accident.

1 min

OIL SLEEP BETTER IF I TAKE CBD FOR PAIN

MARY Byrne has opened up about transforming her health after admitting she was hit with “aches and pains”.

1 min

Top of the pops

SOME might say the Beatles are the best British band of all time but not according to one poll.

1 min

LOVELY JUBBLY

MANGE tout... an Only Fools and Horses fan lost more than six stone after Del Boy inspired his healthier diet and lifestyle.

1 min

Caught on the fly

FOUR men have been arrested after gardai managed to stop a drone from flying contraband into prisons.

1 min

Armstrong's nod to Brat summer hit

GREEN Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong donned a festival-goer's ‘Brat’ hat during their Coachella set.

1 min

Joining Pulp was 'do or die' for Candida

PULP keyboardist Candida Doyle said joining the band was a case of \"do or die\", after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a teen.

1 min

Beloved church is burned to ground

AN investigation has been launched after a much-loved church was gutted in an overnight fire.

1 min

Blood pressure drugs reducé dementia risk

Combo of medicine & coaching is found to slash danger by 15%

1 min

Combo of medicine & coaching is found to slash danger by 15%

BLOOD pressure drugs cut the risk of mental decline and dementia, a landmark study has shown.

1 min

Blood pressure drugs reduce dementia risk

BLOOD pressure drugs cut the risk of mental decline and dementia, a landmark study has shown.

1 min

Anytime healthy foods you can eat to heart's desire

A new study reveals that WHEN we eat as well as what we eat can impact our heart health.

2 mins

Start banking happiness... and you'll never go bust

We're all striving to be happy but it can feel out of reach in our busy lives. But what if you could build your happiness pot up like a retirement portfolio - and cash it in later?

2 mins

Females can sniff out new friendships

WOMEN can sniff out if they're going to be friends with another woman simply from their scent, suggests a new US study.

1 min

Man walks as a curlew for the birds

A MAN has walked 85 kilometres dressed as a 3-metre curlew to raise funds for conservation projects.

1 min

WHY EARTH'S OUT OF THIS WORLD...

Perfect location and conditions celebrated

2 mins

Katie: My trolls hell

Acid victim tells of verbal abuse at women's jail

2 mins

Danny gives Dyer warning to burglars

DANNY Dyer has warned burglars not to break into his house.

1 min

Bella's 'sort of in denial' about fame

BELLA Ramsey is “in denial” about fame.

1 min

I feel threatened by my wife's male pal from the past

My wife recently got back in touch with a guy who used to be a good friend of her former husband. They were all part of a big friendship group and had known each other since their early-20s.

2 mins

All's Well now for ace Dan

DEBUTANT Daniel Wells has gone tee-total to get his career on track.

1 min

IT'S SNOT RIGHT!

Rocket admits regret over his X-rated Carter rant in Masters

2 mins

COULE IS RED HOT

SEAN BOWEN was in dreamland as Haiti Couleurs beat the home side in their own backyard in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

1 min

EASTER RISING

TWELVE points behind at half-time. Still nine in arrears with as many minutes remaining. Eight down with three minutes to go.

1 min

REDS WILL NOT DWELL ON CALLS

URC REFEREES' boss Tappe Henning has acknowledged to Munster that the match officials made errors in Saturday's narrow loss to the Bulls.

2 mins

FERRARI'S YEAR TO BE 'PAINFUL'

LEWIS HAMILTON has already written off his chances of a successful first season with Ferrari.

1 min

A Rebels victory is Evan sent

MIDFIELD maestro Evan McLaughlin and front man Kitt Nelson earned Cork City three precious league points in this Easter bank holiday Munster derby at Turner's Cross yesterday.

1 min

Bohs come from two down to win five-goal thriller

AN Easter Monday rising saw Rhys Brennan write himself into Bohs folklore as the Gypsies staged a timely resurrection against the old enemy.

2 mins

IT'S JUST ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY

Bohs come from two down to win five-goal thriller

3 mins

THE DOC'S DIAGNOSIS ...POSITIVE

KEVIN DOHERTY hailed his team’s best performance of the season as Drogheda held onto top spot in the Premier Division with a stalemate at United Park.

1 min