Irish Daily Star - April 23, 2025
Irish Daily Star - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
POPE AT PEACE
POPE Francis was yesterday lying in state as Irish and world leaders prepare to attend his funeral on Saturday.
1 min
In arms of God
Millions of TV viewers will watch stripped-down service for pontiff
2 mins
Toil and tears as the faithful gather
THE eyes of the world have turned towards this famous square in Rome, to St Peter's Basilica where the Holy Father will lie in state, and to the conclave of men who will decide the future of the Church.
2 mins
Paying respects will cost a fortune
FLIGHT prices to Rome have skyrocketed as many devoted Irish will travel for Pope Francis’ funeral.
1 min
'Sad' Francis never visited homeland
JORGE Mario Bergoglio, born in Buenos Aires, never set foot in his homeland after becoming Pope Francis in 2013.
1 min
Mobile home belonging to priest raided by detectives
GARDAI have raided a mobile home owned by child sex offence suspect Fr Edward Gallagher and removed some items.
1 min
President booked to represent us in Rome
Party leaders set to attend pontiff's funeral
4 mins
DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS: WHY HE SAW GOD'S WORK IN CLIMATE FIGHT
FEW moments in Pope Francis' papacy better exemplify his understanding of the need to address climate change than the rain-soaked Mass he celebrated in the Philippines in 2015.
4 mins
Francis...the eco-warrior
FEW moments in Pope Francis' papacy better exemplify his understanding of the need to address climate change than the rain-soaked Mass he celebrated in the Philippines in 2015.
4 mins
Francis...the eco-warrior
He said environmental action a moral imperative Pontiff knew poor paid highest price
4 mins
Abdur had just turned 4 when hit by car while riding scooter in estate
A LITTLE boy who was one of three people to lose their lives in a weekend of carnage had only celebrated his fourth birthday with a party on Saturday and had not even opened all of his presents.
3 mins
Tragic little boy didn't get to open his birthday gifts
A LITTLE boy - who was one of three people to lose their lives in a weekend of carnage - had only celebrated his fourth birthday with a party on Saturday and had not even opened all of his presents.
3 mins
149 motorists arrested for driving under the influence
NEARLY 150 motorists were arrested by gardai over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence, it's been revealed.
1 min
Vance & Modi hold talks on US tariffs and trade deals
US Vice President JD Vance has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs.
1 min
Martin offended by rewriting of books for 'sensitive souls'
TAOISEACH Micheal Martin admitted that it “offends him” when TV shows or books from decades ago are rewritten for “more sensitive souls”.
1 min
We had terrible trauma when we lost Leana
Taoiseach tells of grief after his 7-yr-old girl died
2 mins
We had terrible trauma when we lost Leana
Taoiseach tells of grief after his 7-yr-old girl died
2 mins
Don't worry, I didn't just storm off!
Joanna denies cold front after final forecast...but says 'news' on way
2 mins
Don't worry, I didn't just storm off!
RTE weather icon Joanna Donnelly has dismissed her sudden departure from the station as anything to do with her \"work product\".
2 mins
DONNELLY MAPS OUT HER FUTURE AFTER RTE EXIT..
IF there was anyone who knew about the weather, it was Joanna Donnelly.
2 mins
Jen's on the Rocky road to Dublin...
EX-2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli has landed a role in The Rocky Horror Show stage production.
1 min
Country narrowly avoided unprecedented damage
Researchers said that had these surges occurred a week earlier during the spring tide, the water levels would have been much higher.
1 min
Country narrowly avoided unprecedented damage
Researchers said that had these surges occurred a week earlier during the spring tide, the water levels would have been much higher.
1 min
Powerful storm Eowyns surge record
STORM Eowyn generated the highest storm surges ever recorded at key locations on Ireland's western seaboard, a research team at University of Galway has revealed.
2 mins
Tudor token from field set to fetch €7k
A TUDOR ring unearthed in a field is set to fetch thousands at auction.
1 min
Time to cop on and keep public safe
APART from the odd football match or protest, I don’t think I've ever really seen Garda public order officers policing around the streets of Dublin.
1 min
Pop paedo Glitter may stay in jail
GARY Glitter could remain in jail indefinitely, without being granted another UK Parole Board hearing.
1 min
OUR SEARCH FOR MICHAEL GOES ON
Gardai continue to probe huge farm after shock disappearance
3 mins
8-year-olds exposed to 'disturbing' web content
CHILDREN as young as eight are being routinely exposed to “disturbing and damaging’ content online, a teachers’ conference has been told.
1 min
A €3.7M VOGUE TRADER
Williams' firm cash pile rockets
1 min
Sharon: Rappers Kneed to go
SHARON Osbourne has slammed Irish rap trio Kneecap for \"incorporating aggressive political statements\" into their Coachella set.
1 min
Sweeney & Bay set for OutRun flick
SYDNEY Sweeney and Michael Bay are to make an OutRun movie.
1 min
'Too early' for sequel to Sinners film
MICHAEL B Jordan thinks “it might be too early” to discuss a Sinners sequel.
1 min
Blind..& aiming to study photography in collegé
Victim of savage sectarian mob attack reclaims life with passion for cameras
2 mins
Blind..& aiming to study photography in college
Victim of savage sectarian mob attack reclaims life with passion for cameras
2 mins
Garden has Mex factor
RTE's outdoor makeover show kicks off with Jorge's overhaul
1 min
Ruud named son after tragic Liam
MANCHESTER United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed his son Liam is named after a tragic former Ireland international.
1 min
Son's illness led to coffin nightmares
TEARFUL Gary Lineker recalled how he used to dream of a “little white coffin” at a time when he feared his young son would die from leukaemia.
1 min
Gary: I felt Beeb wanted to give me MOTD boot
Presenter recalls a 'sense' that a shake-up was being planned
4 mins
Kate's holding court with tennis clothing
KATE Ferdinand looks sensational as she shows off her new activewear clothing collection.
1 min
Lingard: I'd cut grandad off if I knew paedo claims
SOCCER star Jesse Lingard has told a court he would have cut ties with his grandad had he been aware of allegations that he sexually abused a young girl.
1 min
Seeing works can be art for heart's sake
VIEWING works of art can boost well-being - by giving meaning to life.
1 min
'Universal' blood test for cancers
A “WORLD-leading” universal cancer blood test is being trialled.
1 min
Prostate agony of Iraq 'hostage' Rob
INNOCENT “hostage” Robert Pether, who was jailed in Iraq on fraud charges, was found to have an enlarged prostate after he was hospitalised three times in a week.
1 min
Owners' bond with dog pals is fur-ever...
DOG owners rate their bond with their pet as more satisfying than their relationships with pals, partner and even kids.
1 min
Spiky critters cared for at 'hogspital'
A WOMAN has nursed more than 500 hedgehogs back to health - in her own home.
1 min
TOM'S SHOW A SPLASH HIT..
A GIANT Pacific octopus stretches out in the latest episode of the Tom Hanks-narrated nature series The Americas.
1 min
SPACE ODDITY
SCIENTISTS have flown a spacecraft by an \"odd\" eight kilometre long asteroid.
1 min
Irish house is still a Grand master for Kev
Derry property had love story worthy of Hollywood film
3 mins
Titanic letter expected to fetch €70,000
A LETTER card written by one of the most well-known survivors of the Titanic disaster is expected to sell for up to £60,000 (€70,000) at auction.
2 mins
Gastronauts to boldly grow their own food
ASTRONAUTS could soon be enjoying Chinese and Indian food in space.
1 min
UNLEASH YOUR FIRE
GLADIATORS star Montell Douglas impressed us with her ballroom moves on Strictly Come Dancing and believes that embracing new experiences is key to building confidence and strength.
3 mins
Gladiators star Montell says 'being strong allows me to be my best self
GLADIATORS star Montell Douglas impressed us with her ballroom moves on Strictly Come Dancing and believes that embracing new experiences is key to building confidence and strength.
3 mins
Embarrassed by my tactless fella
MY boyfriend is king of the screw-ups.
2 mins
Lossiemouths may not have their face-off
THERE is only a slim chance that commentators will be faced with the confusion of a Lossiemouth versus Lossiemouth clash in the bet365 Select Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.
1 min
ULTRA T0 BEAT THE REST HOME
3.38 Ludlow - Class 4 (0-120) Handicap Chase 2m 7f 171y IN Arace full of horses With something to prove, ULTRA BEAT comes here at the top of his game and is taken to follow up his recent win at Southwell, where he had a bit more in hand than the bare margin.
2 mins
PORT' IS ON THE TABLE FOR OPEN
THE R&A are “optimistic” the British Open will be staged at Portmarnock in the future as Rory Mcllroy prepares to take care of unfinished business in Portrush.
2 mins
MORE OF THE SHANE FOR RORY
RORY Mcllroy is back in action this week as he and Shane Lowry defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title at TPC Louisiana.
1 min
PREP FOR SAINTS HAS STARTED
LEINSTER were keeping their cards close to their chest yesterday but it looks like they are going to use Saturday's game with Scarlets as a dry run for Northampton the following week.
1 min
LIONS ONLY THING ON TUCK MIND
CONNACHT interim boss Cullie Tucker insists his focus is on Saturday's must-win clash at Lions and not on his own future.
1 min
SUPER SERVANTS TO GET SEND-OFF
ULSTER fans will show their appreciation to five of the province's longest serving players who are set to depart after years of service.
1 min
I HAVEN'T GAVIN UP ON TITLE
DEFIANT Gavin Coombes insists Munster are still in the URC to win it as they battle to make the play-offs.
2 mins
CAT'S GOT THE DREAM
Kilkenny great Walter to fufil a lifelong ambition by pulling on Leinster shirt after conversion back to rugby
3 mins
CAT'S GOT THE DREAM
Kilkenny great Walter to fufil a lifelong ambition by pulling on leinster shirt after conversion back to rugby
3 mins
A win would be Ron for the ages
STEVE DAVIS believes Ronnie O'Sullivan winning the World Championship on his return to the sport would be the “greatest achievement\" of his career.
1 min
Louth and Royals in U20 final
LOUTH and Meath will face off in the final of the Leinster U20 Football Championship in a rematch of last year's finale.
1 min
IT'S RHYS LIGHTNING
His late winner lit up Tallaght and Brennan wants it to spark pro career in the game to life
2 mins
BOSS AL HAS REY OF HOPE
RODDY COLLINS believes League of Ireland managers are under the same pressure as their Premier League counterparts.
1 min
RODDY FEELING THE SANTS OF TIME
MONDAY'S thrilling derby victory stirred memories within Roddy Collins of Bohs' famous 'Santry Siro Massacre' when he was in charge back in 2001.
1 min
Next man in has to be more comfortable in a tracksuit than in a suit
IT MAY have come as a great shock to people yesterday to learn that Marc Canham, the chief football officer of the FAI, is about to leave.
3 mins
City vs PL trial is set
MANCHESTER CITY'S challenge to the new rules governing Premier League commercial deals will come to trial in October, according to reports.
1 min
ARTETA WON'T PASS THE BUK
Gunners boss refuses to wrap Saka and Co in cotton wool
2 mins
Nunes' stunning stoppage-time winner gives Guardiola victory and fires City up to third in the Champions League race
EVEN in title deciders, even in Champions League finals, it is hard to recall Pep Guardiola losing as much control as he did during a game only about minor Premier League placings.
2 mins
EXPLORERS IN CHINA CRISIS
Teams must find way to India with just £1k
1 min
Irish Daily Star Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Irish Daily Star is a daily tabloid newspaper published from Monday to Saturday in the United Kingdom since 2 November 1978.
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