Irish Daily Star - March 12, 2025

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March 12, 2025

Jockey is up to scratch..

JOCKEY Sean Bowen is itching for Cheltenham glory - because he is allergic to horses.

1 min

Put slushees on ice for kids

KIDS under eight should avoid slush ice drinks containing glycerol, after more than 20 children became “acutely” ill.

1 min

It's Costa del squall as big storm to hit

IRISH holidaymakers heading to Spain this week may need to swap their beach towels for rain coats as the country braces for some bad weather.

1 min

'No water charges' vow

WATER charges will not be brought back, the Taoiseach has pledged.

1 min

Slasher jailed over dispute

A BOY who slashed a security guard's face after a row, leaving him with a 13cm wound, has been jailed for four and a half years.

1 min

GILLIGAN RELATIVE GUN ATTACK PROBE

Six shots from a semi-automatic pistol fired at house of innocent female victim

2 mins

Page is on Fass track to next 007

MICHAEL Fassbender thinks Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page would be “amazing” as James Bond.

1 min

Roundabout trouble alert

POLICE in the North have urged parents to speak to children after reports of kids behaving “recklessly, dangerously and in some instances criminally”.

1 min

Apology for killer son's A&E release

Man stabbed mum's partner to death after discharge

2 mins

TAXING TIME FOR ‘IRISH VIKING’ ONLYFANS STAR

AN ONLYFANS model - and the company he owns - has appeared on Revenue's latest tax defaulters list.

1 min

Teenagers go on trial accused of raping girl

TWO boys who were aged 13 and 15 when they allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in a car during a St Stephen's Day race meeting have gone on trial.

1 min

Fake future news has the X factor

Irish study looks at habits of sharing stories online

3 mins

Cate: I feel cut off from movie fans

ACTRESS Cate Blanchett confesses to feeling “quite dislocated” from film fans.

1 min

Kerry tweaks after ditching facelift plan

KERRY Katona has under- gone “a few non-surgical tweaks” after cancelling a facelift.

1 min

BIT MAUR' HELP NEEDED

A LOT of homes took a fierce battering during Storm Eowyn but few got it as bad as Galway pensioner Maureen Folan.

1 min

Will US visit be worth Dail the wait, Micheal?

POOR old Micheal Martin has toiled away in the Dail for over 40 years for his big day out and pat on the head in the White House.

1 min

Pure greenius

Towns and cities prepare to celebrate Ireland's patron saint. Streets promise to be a riot of colour, song & dance

4 mins

Have your green gear down Pat..

PAINT the town green this Paddy's Day with some of these patriotic picks.

1 min

Maura: I'm a silly pecker..

Higgins tells pals she 'regrets' Danny kiss

1 min

Ne-Yo's not So Sick of ladies

IF YOU thought three's a crowd, spare a thought for Ne-Yo as he lifts the lid on his polyamorous lifestyle.

1 min

Hollyoaks star Paul killed by drugs cocktail

HOLLYOAKS and reality TV star Paul Danan died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, a coroner has heard.

1 min

'A medical mafia killed Maradona'

DIEGO Maradona was killed by a “medical mafia”, his family claim.

1 min

Icon feeling Stu-pendous after virus

FORMER Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce has said he feels \"brilliant in myself\" as he recovers from his health scare.

1 min

Devils in the details...History of Old Trafford

MANCHESTER United's famous Old Trafford stadium has been their home for 115 years after hosting its first match in February 1910.

1 min

Millie wants a family with hubby Jake

MILLIE Bobby Brown is determined to “start a family” with Jake Bongiovi.

1 min

Renee 'never' foresaw four Bridget films

RENEE Zellweger “never” imagined making four Bridget Jones movies.

1 min

'I knew we'd be ok because of science.. But I was getting death threats for putting the info out there'

Immunologist recalls how he kept positive as Covid hit - but warns new virus could emerge. College gave him armed bodyguard after 'flashpoint' with anti-vaxxer mob

4 mins

Beware the silent killer which almost got me...

A WOMAN who had a kidney and pancreas transplant last year is warning of the threat to life by a silent kidney disease epidemic.

2 mins

MORNING GLORY

How to tell you're an early bird.. as Irish ranked as worst sleepers

1 min

Butterflies winging it in bid for mate

MALE butterflies seek out mates with the same wing colour as they find them more attractive, researchers have found.

1 min

'New' photo of US outlaw Jesse James

A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN photo of outlaw Jesse James has been uncovered.

1 min

Fez class auction..

UNIQUE Tommy Cooper treasures could fetch thousands at auction... just like that.

1 min

TOP OF PROPS FOR SCI-FI

A SCI-FI movie auction will see props from blockbusters including Ghostbusters and Back To The Future go under the hammer.

1 min

GORDON TEES UP 2025 GOAL

Paralympian enjoying retirement & won't get shirty if he falls short

3 mins

SEVENTH HEAVEN

THE hottest trends from Milan Fashion Week are in. But while Fendi's metallic fringing and Gucci's 'sprezzatura' runway looks are spotlight topics this week, the street styles sported by front-row regulars are stirring up just as much excitement.

2 mins

In trouble over funeral dodge

I DIDN'T turn up to my mate’s mum’s funeral - and now she’s furious.

1 min

Filth at hen do trauma

I DIDN'T want to go on my boss’s hen weekend.

1 min

Hooked on romps with fella's twin

SEX is twice as nice for me. I'm bonking my boyfriend and his identical twin.

2 mins

COLLIN HAS MOR' VALUE

Red-hot American eyes Sawgrass success

2 mins

NO SERBIA CHEER FOR DAINA AND GRAINNE

OLYMPIANS Daina Moorehouse and Gráinne Walsh were beaten in the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships yesterday, adding to a difficult week for Ireland.

1 min

TOMMY'S REGRET

TOMMY McCarthy has opened up on his boxing career after his recent retirement.

2 mins

IT MAY BE A RED LETTER DAY DUE TO THE VENUE

EAMON MCGEE reckons the venue for Donegal's League tie with Tyrone on Sunday will influence how they approach the game.

1 min

Woods is rocked by new injury

TIGER Woods looks set to miss the Masters after revealing he has undergone surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

1 min

THERE WAS A LAOCH TO CONSIDER..

EAMON MCGEE is a bit sheepish about receiving the Laochra Gael treatment but is glad that he went through the process now after rebuffing the producers at the outset.

1 min

Littler's caught by Gian

LUKE LITTLER'S 19-match winning streak was ended by Gian Van Veen after a near-miss with a world-record average and a nine- darter.

1 min

New Leaf must be turned over

DERRY'S REMARKABLE FALL CAN'T GO ON

3 mins

IT'S A STORM IN TEACUP FROM WHERE I'M SITTING

Porter: Galthie can say what he likes.. the Dupont incident's one of those unfortunate things

3 mins

GOALDEN GRAHAM

GRAHAM CAREY'S thunderbolt sent Saints marching in the Scottish Cup sem-final to face Celtic - and the hero is hoping Hampden lightning can strike twice.

1 min

€2.4BN DEVELOPMENT, THE KEY QUESTIONS

What has happened? Manchester United have opted to build a brand-new stadium adjacent to the current Old Trafford ground, which has been their home since 1910.

2 mins

LET'S MAKE THIS A HABIT

Emery wants repeated qualification with Europe's elite

2 mins

'I CAN'T LEAVE WITHOUT A TROPHY'

WILLIAM SALIBA has calmed Arsenal's fears that he could leave the Emirates this summer by insisting he will not move until the Gunners win a major trophy.

1 min

EXCITE FOR SORE EYES

They may be falling behind in Prem title race, but Arteta says the best time is just coming in Champions League

2 mins

Bulgaria boss may face Irish

BULGARIA MANAGER Ilian Iliev may yet be in charge for next week's home and away Nations League playoff with Ireland.

1 min

Raphinha doubles up for Barca

RAPHINHA admitted BARCELONA are among the favourites to win the Champions League after reaching the quarter-finals.

1 min

IT'S GAUL OVER NOW

Reds' Euro dream shattered as PSG hold their nerve to win shootout

2 mins

Mac gives the Kop its snap crackle & pop

MUCH has rightly been made this season about Mohamed Salah's goals and assists, skipper Virgil van Dijk's calm authority in defence, and Alisson's goalkeeping brilliance.