Irish Daily Star - April 09, 2025

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April 09, 2025

Exercises to test response to a blackout

EXERCISES have been carried out to test Ireland's response to gas and internet blackouts with the aim of improving the country's resilience.

1 min

Parents slam spine op failings

'Wrong' use of non-medical grade springs

1 min

Riverdance seeking new performers

RIVERDANCE is looking to add to their troupe and has put a call out for new dancers.

1 min

Foxx visits namesake Dublin bar

HOLLYWOOD superstar Jamie Foxx has paid a visit to a well-known Dublin pub that shares his name.

1 min

MILLION DOLLAR TAY FEE

VIP tickets for Katie bout to cost cool $1m

1 min

OUT FOR THE COUNTER

THE European Union could impose tariffs on soybeans, poultry, rice, motorcycles, tobacco, make-up and denim in response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

3 mins

'Accidental' throat cut husband guilty of wife's murder

A MAN who claimed he accidentally cut the throat of his wife with a carving knife has been found guilty of murder.

3 mins

Mini phones meant for lags seized

MINIATURE phones which were ready to be transported by drone to prisons in Ireland have been seized by gardai.

1 min

Universal to bring park life to UK

A DEAL has been signed to bring a multi-billion Universal Studios theme park to Britain.

1 min

WONKY SYPHON

Bus mechanic stole 100 litres of diesel employers from his

2 mins

More arrests possible in steakhouse murder case

Cop tells court of ongoing probe into Xmas Eve killing of Hennessy

2 mins

'Drugs mule' just stopping in Oslo on her way home

THIS is the Irishwoman who has been charged in Norway over a massive drugs seizure allegedly claiming she was \"only going to stop over in Oslo on her way to Ireland\".

1 min

ROURKE BLASTED AFTER AJ LUSTING

MICKEY Rourke has been slammed for lusting over AJ Odudu during Celebrity Big Brother's launch.

1 min

CBB ENDERS STAR PATSY: I'M NOTHING LIKE BIANCA

'Calm' Palmer vows to sort out TV spats

2 mins

'Gone too soon ... fly high and watch over your daddy & mammy'

TRIBUTES have poured in for a teenager who was killed after being struck by a tractor.

3 mins

Motorist who knocked boy down 'sorry'

A YOUNG driver who knocked down and killed a nine-year-old boy went on a drugs and booze binge after the incident.

1 min

Biotech firm brings beasts back from extinction

A BIOTECH company has announced that the dire wolf, an extinct species immortalised by the hit TV show Game of Thrones, has been resurrected after more than 10,000 years.

2 mins

Dire another day ... wolves return 10,000 years on

Biotech firm brings beasts back from extinction

2 mins

Don using stock and awe tactics

A LOT has happened over recent times that makes us feel like we're veering towards a repeat of the 1930s.

1 min

Govt spoofers going from pad to worse

Only thing we can trust them on is to always break their housing promises

1 min

Judge slams disruptive 'schoolboy' Burke in costs row

A HIGH Court judge described transgender row teacher Enoch Burke as \"acting like a schoolboy\" over his repeated interruptions yesterday.

1 min

'A KICK IN TEETH FOR SURVIVORS'

MOTHER and baby home survivors slammed religious organisations failing to contribute to a redress scheme, saying yesterday: \"It's a blow to the teeth.\"

2 mins

Horse with 'no more to give' dies three days after National collapse

A HORSE which collapsed in the Grand National has died, sparking anger from animal welfare campaigners.

2 mins

Spencer: My boozing hell

Star snapped 'aggressively' at Vogue

1 min

'AWFUL' DATE WITH A WITCH

BLINK-182's Mark Hoppus has dredged up the details of an awkward date with actress Melissa Joan Hart.

1 min

US scholar to stand trial for 'insulting king

A U.S. scholar accused by the Thai Army of insulting the monarchy, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison, was jailed yesterday pending trial.

1 min

€240K PYJAMA PARTY HELPS KIDS

MORE than €240,000 was raised by children all across Ireland for the annual Pyjama Day last November.

1 min

Cannes gong for screen icon De Niro

ROBERT De Niro is to be awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

1 min

A NIGHTIE ON THE TOWN

It's good snooze as bedroom garb trendy

1 min

Choc horror over eggs recall

TONY'S Chocolonely is recalling two Large Hollow Easter Eggs because they may contain pieces of metal.

1 min

Don't ruin your holiday with passport blunder

MANY people will be preparing to spend their Easter break abroad or thinking about a summer holiday.

2 mins

Enjoy an Eastairbnb staycation

Unique one of a kind homes

1 min

MND mum swears by voice bank

A MUM paralysed by motor neurone disease has recorded a voice bank, complete with swear words to shout at her husband.

1 min

Don't down tools on your mental health

MEN'S health expert Richie Sadlier has urged tradespeople to look after their mental wellbeing.

2 mins

Drone makes light work of night shifts

A UFO-LIKE drone that can light up a neighbourhood has been launched.

1 min

Experts warn influencers take the pee

EXPERTS have blasted social media influencers for promoting a urine-drinking \"health\" fad.

1 min

JACK THE GRIPPER

Serial killer's ID is top mystery we want solved

1 min

BUBBLE AND EEK FOR NEW NESSIE SNAP

THE Loch Ness Monster has been spotted on the famous lake after blowing bubbles below the surface, a woman claims.

1 min

ARE YOU WELL UP FOR FEST?

Outdoor health and wellness event returns bigger and better in May

2 mins

IT'S LAYER PLAY WITH GOLD...

DESIGNER and co-owner of Dylan Oaks, Laura Sherry, is sharing her guide to mastering SS25's hottest jewellery trends revealing the secret to the art of layering, this season's ultimate styling statement.

2 mins

My bloke prefers his sex doll to me

MY guy has fallen in love with his Al sex doll.

2 mins

STROXX IS TOO HOT TO HANDLE AT CATTERICK

2.13 Catterick - Class 6 (0-55) Handicap 5f

1 min

BLUE SNY THINKING

Springbok RG on why it's good to have many voices sharing views

3 mins

AGEING LIKE A FINE NINE

The best is yet to come for Craig after a stunning return to Reds' fold

2 mins

Hopes for Shane are far from Low' now!

AUGUSTA National Golf Club takes a bit of knowing - just ask Shane Lowry.

1 min

Mcllroy admits wife and daughter are helping him block out Augusta noise

RORY MCILROY will block out the noise surrounding his latest bid to win the Masters by watching Bridgerton with his wife and reading a John Grisham novel.

2 mins

RAHM CAN'T SEE LIV/PGA MERGER SOON

JON RAHM believes a LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger is no closer to happening.

1 min

Rory: It's better to have loved & lost...

RORY MCILROY has claimed that he no longer fears having his heart broken at the Masters.

1 min

'Tyrone role is a huge honour'

MALACHY O'Rourke has been living in Tyrone for over three decades and when the offer came to manage “a very passionate county” he says it was hard to refuse.