Irish Daily Star - April 26, 2025
Irish Daily Star - April 26, 2025
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In this issue
April 26, 2025
SF TD Brady is appointed chair of PAC
SINN Fein TD John Brady is to chair the Public Accounts Committee, the most powerful of the 28 political panels.
1 min
Homeless numbers at record high
THE number of people classified as homeless in Ireland reached yet another record high last month.
2 mins
Rapper trio are 'targets of a smear campaign'
KNEECAP have slammed claims of anti-Semitism, saying they are taking action on “a coordinated smear campaign” targeting them.
1 min
'DOC DID NOT SHOW LOUIS AT HIS WEST'
FORMER Westlife star Brian McFadden said Louis Walsh was edited to come across as \"a bit bad\" in Sky's Boyzone documentary.
1 min
HOLY SEE FOR MICHAEL D..
Higgins pays respects to late pontiff lying in state before today's funeral
2 mins
O'Neill cuts short her holiday to go to Rome
MICHELLE O'Neill has praised Pope Francis's \"unwavering commitment to justice and peace\".
1 min
Successor 'impossible to predict'
THE identity of the next pope is “totally unpredictable\", a Vatican expert said, adding that the timely release of the film Conclave has likely sparked the public's interest in the centuries-old process.
1 min
Rite to have pride about Dub at helm
A BISHOP at the Vatican has told of the tears shed among colleagues for Pope Francis, and a sense of “national pride\" for Irish people that a Dublin man is overseeing arrangements until a new pontiff is elected.
3 mins
Pope wanted Church to be more inclusive
THE papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still rejected same-sex marriage and condemned any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.”
1 min
Trio jailed for trying to kill heist boss
THREE men have been jailed for a total of 99 years for attempting to murder a ringleader of Britain's biggest cash robbery.
1 min
Fox denies upskirt sex offence rap
ACTOR Laurence Fox has denied sexual offences relating to the publication of an upskirt photo of TV star Narinder Kaur.
1 min
Woman killed in collision involving a truck and a car in Kilkenny
A WOMAN died in a crash yesterday involving a truck and a car in Kilkenny.
1 min
Leaving Cert girl Bronagh dies in tragic river plunge
THE Leaving Certificate student who died when her car entered a river has been named.
1 min
TWENTY OF SUNSHINE ON THE WAY
Lots of rays and high temperatures for week
1 min
CAR BOMB KILLS PUTIN GENERAL
A SENIOR Russian general was assassinated yesterday when a home-made bomb blew up his car in a Moscow street.
2 mins
Byrne visits Kyiv rocket attack site
MINISTER of State for Defence Thomas Byrne yesterday visited a site of a Russian rocket attack which left multiple victims dead in Kyiv.
1 min
Pakistan & India troops trade blows at frontier
INDIAN and Pakistani soldiers briefly exchanged fire along their highly militarised frontier in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
1 min
Klitschko says giving up land is possible
KYIV mayor Vitali Klitschko said Ukraine may have to lose land in a peace deal.
1 min
Romanian lion pair die
THE last two surviving lions from a pride famously plucked from squalid conditions at a Romanian zoo in Europe's biggest ever large cat rescue have died.
1 min
Older people taking up apprentices
OVER one in eight apprentices taking part in nearly 80 courses are now 32 or older, a new national survey has found.
1 min
We'll Jav €40м more missiles & launchers
THE Government is to spend €40m on dozens of deadly Javelin missiles and launchers for the Defence Forces.
1 min
Couple bet money for wedding on Rory glory
A COUPLE bet part of their wedding savings on Rory McIlroy to win golf's Masters - and won extra funds for their special day.
1 min
IRELAND BACK ON KOP OF LEAGUE
Duo to be first Irish Prem champs in more than a decade
2 mins
Workplace absenteeism figures at a record high
SICK days are at a record high, according to a new report, with development experts describing the rise as a “troubling trend.”
2 mins
NO SNEEZY FIX FOR SICK DAYS EPIDEMIC
SICK days are at a record high, according to a new report, with development experts describing the rise as a “troubling trend.”
2 mins
Take 'em out for a cardinal spin..
REST in peace, the first pope I could imagine going for a pint with. And he'd be sure to get his round in too.
1 min
'I bought my own car after it was stolen'
A MAN who bought a €23,000 car to replace one stolen from his driveway unwittingly bought back his own swiped vehicle.
1 min
I'd rather listen to chat about flounder
I'm not making excuses - except for this next one - but this may at least partly explain why I misread the name of Meghan's podcast, which isn't called 'Confessions of a Female Flounder'.
2 mins
Meghan bottom-fishing for podcast ideas...
MONTECITO, home of Meghan Markle, overlooks the Pacific Ocean, home of a variety of flatfish species that have both eyes on one side and live on the ocean floor.
2 mins
'FAILED LEADERSHIP' LED TO CLOSURE OF CENTRE
THE temporary closure of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland is a result of \"decades of failed leadership\" and \"mismanagement\", the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council has claimed.
1 min
Luigi pleads not guilty to CEO shooting
LUIGI Mangione pleaded not guilty yesterday to a murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
1 min
Pope silversmith's studio looted
A SILVERSMITH who made pieces for Pope Francis was robbed of tens of thousands of euro worth of jewellery from his studio.
1 min
Rosanna's 'sleepless nights' over renovations
MODEL Rosanna Davison admits she's having \"sleepless nights\" over moving to her new property.
1 min
Mourners gather for farewell to Julian
Tributes paid ahead of funeral for DWTS judge Captain Sparkle, 54
1 min
Hozier's Time to shine...
Singer honoured at mag's top 100 bash
1 min
Irish aid work vital to create a better world
TD NEALE Richmond recently travelled to two of the poorest countries in the world, to see the work of Irish Aid in the regions.
3 mins
LUMLEY'S SHORT CUT TO SUCCESS
IN HER new TV show, Joanna Lumley is exploring the Danube river, from Germany's Black Forest to the Black Sea.
2 mins
Star Jesy's fella tells of emergency surgery op
SINGER Jesy Nelson's partner has spoken about her emergency surgery while expecting twins.
1 min
Loneliness is a toxin that poisons the mind... a silent and remorseless killer
Erosion of human interaction has left a trail of desolation
4 mins
'I was told I might not make it ...I had never been so scared'
AN IRISH mum has revealed the horror of giving birth 11 weeks before her due date - after terrifying symptoms put her life at risk.
1 min
By Wall-E, Mars rover a lookalike
AN incredible image sees a Mars rover looking just like Disney's Wall-E.
1 min
Peppa Pig fans squeal at girl power
PEPPA Pig fans will be squealing in delight after Mummy Pig announced she was having a girl.
1 min
BGT to deliver a package with everything...
BRITAIN’S Got Talent's live shows kick off tonight, promising drama, excitement and danger, so canny Bruno Tonioli has a strategy to keep himself out of harm's way.
1 min
GET READY TO SCROLL
Long-awaited remaster of Oblivion delivers goods
1 min
TV Jill shot dead on doorstep
Dando killer was never caught
1 min
Lust for filthy widow
MY young new wife is gorgeous, so why am I drawn to a much older widow down our street?
1 min
NEVIN BACK IN ACTION
THE comeback of Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin continues in Mexico tomorrow with his third fight in eight months under promoter Hugo Correa.
1 min
RAVISHING IN RIYADH
Ryan makes winning start to unique event
2 mins
NEVIN BACK IN ACTION
THE comeback of Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin continues in Mexico tomorrow with his third fight in eight months under promoter Hugo Correa.
1 min
RAVISHING IN RIYADH
Ryan makes winning start to unique event
3 mins
Novak agrees pressures on Alcaraz tough
NOVAK Djokovic has addressed Carlos Alcaraz's controversial comments about feeling “suffocated” by tennis, saying “maybe it's too strong a word.”
1 min
Josh has five-star opener
JOSH TONGUE picked up his second five-wicket haul on the spin as Nottinghamshire dismissed Sussex for 169 on the opening day of the battle of the top two in Division One.
1 min
ALLEN GIVES FAN A LUCKY BREAK WITH HIS 147
MARK ALLEN made history with a magical 147 at the Crucible as his dreams to become world champion were shattered.
1 min
RON HIS WAY
Doherty fears Rocket will quit if he wins world title
2 mins
Wilder's Blades see off Potters
GOALS from Sam McCallum and Andre Brooks ensured Sheffield United returned to winning ways with by beating Stoke City 2-0 at Bramall Lane.
1 min
PAIR OF 2s & ACES HIGH
Honours even in Tallaght in a derby thriller
3 mins
BOHS WRESTLE ANOTHER HUGE ONE FROM FIRE
SEAN GREHAN conceded a penalty before scoring a thrilling 97th minute winner as Bohemians resurrected another big derby win from the jaws of defeat.
1 min
'HUMBLE' JAMSIE'S RED FACE
JAMES FORREST is so humble he will probably be embarrassed to become the most decorated Celtic player ever, says Brendan Rodgers.
1 min
Bren still in shadow of legends
CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers may stand on the very cusp of becoming the most successful Celtic manager in living memory.
1 min
I need to show myself some love... but my work ethic will NOT change
WORKAHOLIC Eddie Howe has pledged that he won't change his schedule despite his recent health scare.
2 mins
PEREIRA: I AM NO RECORD COLLECTOR
VITOR PEREIRA is focused on performances rather than records as his Wolves side chase a sixth Premier League win in a row.
1 min
'IT'S A STEP BACK... BUT IPSWICH ON RIGHT TRAC'
IPSWICH boss Kieran McKenna is confident the Suffolk club have made progress this season - despite their impending relegation from the Premier League.
2 mins
TOON DOC PREVENTED 'DIFFERENT OUTCOME'
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe has revealed that but for club doctor Paul Catterson's actions his recent illness could have resulted in \"a different outcome\".
1 min
ANDONI TABLES HIS EURO VISION
ANDONI IRAOLA feels every point could prove crucial as Bournemouth look to push on and secure European football.
1 min
AMORIM: SAVE YOURSELVES!
RUBEN AMORIM has told his Manchester United players there is still time to save their Old Trafford careers before he begins his summer overhaul.
2 mins
Kane's title on the way at long last
FOR one footballer, winning the title this weekend will be extra special.
1 min
Show Em' what we can do!
UNAI EMERY has challenged Aston Villa to prove they are the real deal in their quest for a first FA Cup in 68 years.
1 min
ACHTUNG BABY
All U2 fan Glasner wants is a beautiful play at Wembley
1 min
UNDER THE GUN
ILKAY GUNDOGAN knows Manchester City have let their standards slip this season but believes they have recovered them in time to win the FA Cup.
2 mins
Cloughie produced miracles and Nuno is doing the same
ONE of his team-mates allegedly slept with a revolver under his pillow, and in the box he was always quick on the draw.
2 mins
RODRI EYES CUP FINAL
From back page
1 min
BITTERSWEET MEMORIES DO NOT DAMPEN OUR SPIRITS
NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO heads to Wembley tomorrow with his Nottingham Forest side embracing the lessons of history.
1 min
He is Wel' within his rights to say that
BRIGHTON BOSS Fabian Hurzeler says he has no problem with Danny Welbeck’s public criticism of his team-mates and is determined to avoid a “happy-clappy” atmosphere at the club.
2 mins
Cole's goal drought is a mental issue
ENZO MARESCA says the reasons behind Cole Palmer's goal drought are all in the Chelsea star’s head.
2 mins
SLOT'S INCH PERFECT
ARNE SLOT is on the brink of becoming a Liverpool legend by leading the Reds to the Premier League title.
2 mins
SPURS ARE TOUGH NUT FOR ANGE TO CRACK
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has been teaching his Tottenham stars the Stonecutter's Credo ahead of their season-defining Europa League semi-final.
2 mins
ROYAL RUMBLINGS
Meath and Dublin's storied rivalry might just be entering new era
5 mins
PAUDIE'S OUT OF MUNSTER FINAL AS HIS BAN UPHELD
PAUDIE CLIFFORD is out of Kerry's Munster final encounter with Clare in eight days' time.
1 min
Orchard can edge past Tyrone in physical showdown MI
ing rooms down through the years but I went with it
4 mins
Orchard can edge past Tyrone in physical showdown
WHEN I think of the Noughties and the GAA I can't help but think of Tyrone and Armagh.
4 mins
AFTER ALL WE'VE BEEN THROUGH
Cork band The Frank and Walters are ready for a Páirc Uí Chaoimh party with Rebels on rise again
4 mins
Premier aim to Páirc local enthusiasm at a venue that's been good to them
IT’S a year ago this weekend that Clare went to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and scored a victory that was more comfortable than the two-point margin suggested.
4 mins
Murphy says there is little room for error
THE last time Ulster faced the Sharks in Belfast they edged a tight encounter to guarantee a home URC play-off quarter-final.
1 min
Connacht aim to Cull’ shots in South Africa
CONNACHT interim boss Cullie Tucker (above) insists his players won't get carried away in their bid to make a late charge for the URC play-offs.
1 min
Fury at Glanton's pre-fight goading
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH wouldn't have wanted it to happen because he wants to fight but his opponent Brandon Glanton should have been taken off this weekend's card.
1 min
GRUDGEMENT DAY
IF this is a fight built on the foundations of a rivalry between their fathers then it is fair to say the doping scandal is the blocks which have made this the event it is.
3 mins
McKenna vowing to put a stop to Smith
AARON McKenna has vowed to knock Liam Smith out in “devastating fashion” when they collide in London tonight.
1 min
LONDON CALLS FOR MCCARTHY
After being a regular fixture for Tipperary throughout last year’s championship, 2025 will see Emer McCarthy playing summer football for London.
2 mins
GOLD MINE
MINELLA COCOONER (4.10) can hand Willie Mullins the trainers' title on a thrilling final day of the jumps season.
1 min
USE THE GAEL' FORCE
IN the nine-runner Bet365 Josh Gifford Novice Handicap Chase run over two and a half miles at Sandown Park, EYED (1.50) looks the each-way call at 6-1.
1 min
D'ORHY THE PERFECT PIC IN SANDOWN
ALL eyes will be on Skelton v Mullins at Sandown but Paul Nicholls can gatecrash the end-of-term party with INSURRECTION (1.50) in the bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase.
1 min
SWAGGER-ING
SWAGMAN provided Aidan O'Brien with a rare victory in the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown.
2 mins
MICHAEL HUGHES
SOMETIMES the big questions in life swirl round my head - like who's lost more weight, Shane Lowry or Mark Allen?
3 mins
Liverpool can mark title win in style
In football we have the Leinster and Ulster semi-finals, the former not at Croke Park interestingly.
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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