Irish Daily Star - April 14, 2025

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April 14, 2025

Fresh appeal for victim of Disappeared

AN investigator tasked with finding a Disappeared victim has appealed for the “vital piece” of information to help end his family’s five decades of pain.

1 min

Arrest in peace

Gardai seek protection as filming by public leads to social media abuse

1 min

MASTERS BLASTER

Despair to glory..Rory misses final holé putt for title, then wins play-off

2 mins

RIDDLE OF THE MAN 'FIXING' MISSING MIKE'S JEEP

GARDAI are investigating claims that a man was seen working on an SUV belonging to missing man Michael Gaine on the day he was reported missing.

5 mins

The goof, the Baddy & the ugly

THE Baddy wins... no wonder Donald Trump looks like he's enjoying the show.

1 min

Delays set for minimum wage & auto pension plan

THE Government is set to delay minimum wage increases and the rollout of auto-enrolment pensions, Minister Jack Chambers has signalled.

1 min

Tributes paid to victim of lawnmower crash tragedy

A MAN who died following a crash between a ride-on lawnmower and a car has been named.

1 min

POINT OF COLD RETURN

Chilly weather & rain on way after sunny spell

1 min

Harris eyes a ceasefire and hostage release deal

TANAISTE Simon Harris said the second phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza must be implemented as he travels to talks in Luxembourg today.

1 min

Putin cluster strike kills 32

FIREFIGHTERS hose blazing hulks of cars incinerated in the deadliest Russian strike of the year so far in Ukraine.

1 min

ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON GAZA HOSPITAL

AN ISRAELI airstrike has destroyed part of Gaza’s last fully functional hospital.

1 min

Nesbitt gets welcome at the Hearth

FANS of James Nesbitt were delighted after the actor was spotted enjoying a night out at a top bar.

1 min

Nephew of winner's namesake tells of 'surreal moment' at bar

THE nephew of a man who Grand National winner Nick Rockett was named after said the pub he owns erupted when the horse romped to victory last weekend.

2 mins

Blast-off in Rockett's pub as local favourite raced to Aintree glory

THE nephew of a man who Grand National winner Nick Rockett was named after said the pub he owns erupted when the horse romped to victory last weekend.

1 min

Gardai probe car bombing link to crime gang feud

GARDAI investigating a suspected firebombing of a car in Limerick discovered a suspect explosive device near the vehicle and heard reports gunshots were fired at a nearby property, causing damage.

1 min

Man charged after bomb squad make device safe

A MAN in his 30s has appeared in court following the discovery of an explosive device in a housing estate.

1 min

Katy's all set to Roar into space

She plans to perform first superstar song in orbit

1 min

Man taken to hospital after home attack

A MAN in his 30s has been taken to hospital following a “horrific” attack at a property.

1 min

Fire crews hit by stones at blaze in park

THE Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service came under attack after responding to calls reporting a large fire at a forest park.

1 min

Communion stresses as loan sharks prowl

CASH-STRAPPED parents whose children are preparing for their First Holy Communion have been cautioned to be on their guard for predatory loan sharks.

1 min

Bust-up with co-star was final straw.. now Rourke's €575k fee may be cut

CONTROVERSIAL Hollywood A-lister Mickey Rourke was shown the door on Celebrity Big Brother after an angry confrontation with a fellow housemate.

1 min

Why CBB bosses took the Mickey

CONTROVERSIAL Hollywood A-lister Mickey Rourke was shown the door on Celebrity Big Brother after an angry confrontation with a fellow housemate.

1 min

Eco targets could ignore our shrinking waste lines

Fridges

2 mins

Finn 'happy but sad' for Stranger end

ACTOR Finn Wolfhard has mixed emotions about his character's fate in Stranger Things.

1 min

Gellar marks birthday of late Shannen

SARAH Michelle Gellar celebrated her late friend Shannen Doherty's 54th birthday by revealing their yearly \"tradition\".

1 min

TDs putting it Dail on the long finger..

No hurry to get Government going

2 mins

Test spots illness in tots and mums

A \"PROMISING\" new way of detecting sepsis early in newborn babies and pregnant women has been discovered.

1 min

Skin cancer vaccine in fast-track trials drive

A GROUNDBREAKING new vaccine will be available to hundreds of skin cancer patients in a radical new programme.

1 min

Irish docs' sepsis breakthrough

A \"PROMISING\" new way of detecting sepsis early in newborn babies and pregnant women has been discovered.

1 min

Son-derful feeling

ACTOR Colin Farrell takes “nothing for granted” since the birth of his son who has a rare neurogenetic disorder.

1 min

For a Few Dollars Maura

Risque business for Higgins at Coachella

1 min

Hybrid miles ahead in fuel usage record

AN IRISHMAN and his two pals have broken the record for the most efficient hybrid drive from Land's End to John O'Groats in just over a day.

1 min

GET YOUR PAWS OFF THE EASTER EGGS

DOG owners are being warned about the dangers of their pets eating chocolate as Easter approaches.

1 min

Fox rescued from an oily nightmare

A FOX was rescued from a giant oil pit after a passerby spotted his bright yellow eyes.

1 min

DINO DIE-OFF WAS BOOM AND DOOM.

DINOSAURS weren't in decline before an asteroid wiped most of them out 66 million years ago as previously suggested.

1 min

Fella's been busy in his 'sex room'

DISCOVERING that my partner has a secret bank account and second phone was bad enough.

2 mins

ORANGE CRUSH

Killester retain Super League crown

1 min

BAHRAIN STORMER

Piastri takes the glory in Gulf state to upstage his McLaren teammate Lando

2 mins

NORRIS LEFT LICKING WOUNDS

LANDO NORRIS saw his championship lead cut to just three points as team-mate Oscar Piastri dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix.

1 min

REBEL YELL!

YOU couldn't blame Cathal Murray for being perplexed his side's nonperformance as Cork picked Galway apart with consummate ease.

2 mins

SULLIVAN'S PLAN PAYS OFF' IN STYLE

DAVID SULLIVAN was pleased for his players to get some silverware and fuel the rebuild of camogie in Offaly, after they overcame a spirited Derry by 4-13 to 0-10 in the Division 2 final at FBD Semple Stadium.

1 min

Delaney's on fire as Laois deliver title

SUSIE Delaney's five-point haul, all from play, helped Laois take the crown as Very Camogie League Division 3 champions after a tense but entertaining duel with Roscommon at Kinnegad.

1 min

JORDIE BEST

All Black superstar Barrett proving to be an inspiration with Leinster

3 mins

COST'S PRAISE FOR FIGHTBACK

MUNSTER coach Ian Costello praised the last quarter fightback in Bordeaux as the Reds threatened to perform another miracle.

1 min

MCENEFF'S A HAPPY HOOP

Patience with injury recovery paying off for Rovers star

3 mins

FORR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW

James eyes 13th title..and at least one goal

3 mins

Baz eager for Bilbao showdown

BARRY FERGUSON has urged his Rangers stars to grab a great opportunity to get Rangers into the Europa League semi-finals.

1 min

Red stars riding high due to Slot's magic Dutch

ARNE SLOT isn’t hugely comfortable with praise.

1 min

REDS ON THE BRINK

ARNE SLOT says he does not care where Liverpool win the title as long as they finish the job.

1 min

MAKING A KASE' FOR THE RUN-IN

THERE was no talk of a miracle escape in the Leicester camp after claiming a hard-fought point against Brighton on Saturday.

2 mins

Posh push on to take Vertu final

TWO stunning strikes left Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson beaming with delight as the runaway League One champions were stopped in their tracks in the EFL Vertu Trophy final.

1 min

Reds are short a top enforcer and need another defender too

Alexis Mac Allister is a really good player, but they need someone with a big presence alongside him.

2 mins

FUL STEAM AHEAD FOR EURO PUSH

MARCO SILVA feels his Fulham side have what it takes to punish Bournemouth and keep their own push for European football on track.

1 min

NO PAIN, ALL GAIN

Now injury-free, Danny pledges he will be a force again next year and be ready to compete on the 10th anniversary of him winning at Augusta

2 mins

WILDER WON'T BE PLAYING BLAME GAME

CHRIS WILDER has demanded a response to a nightmare week when his Sheffield United side face Cardiff on Friday.

1 min

LIAM-LESS...NOT LIFELESS

Sancho spoils it, but ipswich show Delap exit may not be fatal

2 mins

WE'LL BE RIZA SHARP AT BLADES

OMER RIZA insists his Cardiff side can add to Sheffield United's promotion woes and boost their survival hopes on Friday.

1 min

IN THE PARTEY MOOD

Thomas tells Gunners they have to seize the moment in Bernabeu barnstormer

2 mins

KEV'S SIMPLY DE BEAST

Arguably City's greatest ever and 'competitive animal De Bruyne wants to leave on a high

2 mins

JACK IN BOX HAS TO FIND HIS WAY OUT

MANCHESTER CITY held a three-goal advantage and there were only three minutes of standard time remaining before Pep Guardiola decided to send Jack Grealish into the game against Crystal Palace.

2 mins

ROB'S DAY OF HIGHS AND OHS

ROB ATKINSON was relieved his \"ludicrous\" day ended on a high.

1 min

FANS CAN KEEP SELS ON COURSE

GOALKEEPER Matz Sels has claimed “everything is still possible” for Nottingham Forest if fans and players hold their nerve.

1 min

WE'LL GROW JUST LIKE THIS FOREST

Moyes has planted seeds for a Toffees revolution says Garner

1 min

BENCHMARK OF SUCCESS

Super subs show Villa have real depth in push for glory

2 mins

WE'RE FARR FROM THE FINISHED ARTICLE

Dubs boss frustrated by lethargic win in Wicklow

3 mins

LOUTH FIND A WAY AS LAOIS GIVE IT A LASH

LOUTH advanced to the Leinster semi-final as they defeated Laois by five points in Newbridge.

1 min

ROYALS NEED TO STEP UP

Meath turn around 10-point deficit fo secure semi-final with Dublin

3 mins

FLANAGAN PRAISES LILYWHITES SURGE

KILDARE boss Brian Flanagan hailed his side's character as they produced a big last quarter to hold off Westmeath on a historic evening in Newbridge.

2 mins

LEONARD THRILLED AS GALWAY PROVE TO BE IN DIFFERENT LEAGUE

PLAYER OF THE MATCH Roisin Leonard said capturing the Lidl National Football League Division 2 title is a big boost to Galway.

1 min

MCGEENEY FORCED INTO LATE CHANGES

KIERAN McGeeney revealed he was forced into two late changes for Saturday's victory over Antrim after Ciarán Mackin and Paddy Burns were ruled out during the week.