Irish Daily Star - May 01, 2025
Irish Daily Star - May 01, 2025
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May 01, 2025
Average wait for road exam now 24 weeks
NEW figures from the Road Safety Authority show the country's driving test system is once again under extreme pressure, it is claimed.
1 min
BODY FOUND IN HUNT FOR RIVER SWIMMER
A BODY was found last night following a search of the River Lee in Cork after a swimmer disappeared.
1 min
Living wage delay 'attack on low-paid'
THE Government has \"mounted an attack on low-paid workers\", the deputy leader of the Social Democrats claims.
1 min
Test of learners' patience
Average wait for road exam now 24 weeks
2 mins
Dermot's at happy stage in his career
DERMOT O'Leary has reached a “comfortable stage” in his career.
1 min
Healy-Rae: I'm brogue agent behind Pierce accent
TD is 'sure' he inspired actor's Kerry lilt in role as crime boss
1 min
Jenna wants an incognito music career
ACTRESS Jenna Ortega says she wants to secretly release music.
1 min
April Zars
FROM Beverly Hills to Dubai, jet-setting Zara McDermott's feet barely touched the ground last month. The Love Island star, 28, shared her holiday snaps, saying: \"April, you've been special.\" But there were no pictures of her rumoured new squeeze, One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, 33.
1 min
TD is 'sure' he inspired actor's Kerry lilt in role as crime boss
JUNIOR Minister Michael Healy-Rae believes he is behind Pierce Brosnan's accent in his new crime drama.
1 min
'I never once outbursts...some place & have a cry'
RICHARD Satchwell told gardai his wife Tina knocked him \"out cold\" and she had a \"dark side,\" his murder trial has heard.
5 mins
Grace case omissions 'worrying'
MICHEAL Martin has said the statement suggesting that submissions from the woman at the centre of the Grace case were not included is “worrying”.
1 min
DEPRAVED PAEDO WHO ABUSED 2 LITTLE GIRLS IS JAILED
Former Defence Forces soldier is unmasked for 1980s sex assaults
2 mins
LOVE/HATE TOM IS FATHER DEAD
First look at star in new show as RTE lines up new dramas
1 min
HATCHET JOB
Adams says BBC claims in spy murder doc bogus Ex-Sinn Fein slams 'bad journalism' at corporation
3 mins
No SUV zones call as kids at greater risk
A TD has called for “SUV-free zones” following a new study that revealed children are 82% more likely to die if they are hit by one than by a regular car.
1 min
Cops probe the death of man on farm
GARDAI were last night probing the death of a man in a farming accident.
1 min
SHE'S EOGHAN-LY WOMAN FOR ME...
Former RTE 2FM star announces his engagement to 'Earth angel' Alessandra
1 min
If we can't find Michael I don't know what I am going to do
THE wife of missing Michael Gaine has appealed for people to help solve his mystery disappearance.
3 mins
ISSUE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION
THE wife of missing Michael Gaine has appealed for people to help solve his mystery disappearance.
3 mins
APRIL PHEW-L!
Fun in the sun for Punchestown goers as new mum wins Best Dressed
4 mins
It's a record baker
YESTERDAY was the hottest day ever recorded in Ireland in the month of April - as parts of the country exceeded highs of 25C.
2 mins
How to clean up your bad shower habits
GET IN A LATHER There's so much more to a shower, say experts
2 mins
U2 star should lend A-list clout to Kneecap stance on Gaza genocide
FROM her early days managing her rocker husband Ozzy, Sharon Osborne has made her name by riding on the coattails of other people's talents.
3 mins
DUBLIN JEOPARDY NOT SUCH A BAD THING
JEOPARDY is the lifeblood of sport.
1 min
Silent Bono must find his unforgettable ire
FROM her early days managing her rocker husband Ozzy, Sharon Osborne has made her name by riding on the coattails of other people's talents.
2 mins
WE'RE LEFT SPEECHLESS
ALMOST 82,000 children are waiting for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology appointments, stark new figures have revealed.
3 mins
Autistic boy suing Education Minister over no school place
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD autistic boy who has not been in school since January has brought a High Court action over the Education Minister's alleged failure to provide him access to education.
2 mins
Million units of illegal medicine seized last year
OVER one million units of illegal medicines were seized last year.
1 min
I'd be dead, not an Idol
Punk Billy just glad he survived
1 min
Kids among dead in latest Gaza strikes
TARGETER Befugee camp
1 min
Ceasefire is hit new blow by Russians
DONALD Trump's Ukraine peace plan has been dealt a blow after Russia insisted a ceasefire will take longer than he thought.
1 min
Cliona 'scared' after US detention
THE sister of Irishwoman Cliona Ward, who was detained by border agents after returning to the US despite living there for decades, says she is \"depressed and scared\" as she could be facing months in prison.
1 min
TRUMP HAS A PHOTOSTROP
DONALD Trump clashed with a US journalist over a disputed image of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia yesterday.
1 min
THE POWER AND THE STORY
New doc Legacy looks at Office of Public Works' iconic sites
2 mins
Exhibition on 100 years of Irish passport
STORIES Abigail O'Reilly with her mum & grandfather
1 min
Memory loss and confusion before bitter end
WHILE Alzheimer's is often used to refer to cognitive decline, dementia is the umbrella term that it falls under.
1 min
We will not grow old together but we're living our best lives
Couple to make most of life despite dementia diagnosis
3 mins
Man's shock at hooking a 'zombie fish'
A BIZARRE-looking sea creature weighing 100lbs has been caught by a stunned fisherman.
1 min
Top cop: Nessie is REAL
THE Loch Ness Monster existed \"beyond doubt,\" a newly discovered police report claims.
1 min
Overfishing cod a threat to our planet
HOME Sod and chips
1 min
PET NAMES HAVE SNOOKUM & GONE
IRISH Gen Zers are ditching old-fashioned pet names like 'darling' and 'sugar' for personalised nicknames that reflect who they are and their friendships.
1 min
Magic of Mays gone by
ARE you ready for the second spookiest night of the year? You might think of May Day as a time for village fetes and morris dancing - but according to legend, there's magic in the air. Since the Iron Age, we've marked the occasion with rituals to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Here MEG JORSH reveals the stories behind some familiar traditions...
1 min
REWETTING COULD BE THE BOG STANDARD...
A FARMER is urging people to see a rewetting project that is set to transform an area of bog into a wildlife sanctuary.
1 min
Aid life buoy in wake of Trump
Ireland helping to hold frontline in climate funding
2 mins
Nothing beats CMF gear for style & value
CMF, the sub-brand of London-based tech company Nothing, has just announced four new products - CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a.
1 min
IT'S PRIME TIME
Anker aims high-end with Docking Station
1 min
Dubrovnik's Valamar Lacroma Hotel is perfect spot for family fun in sun
POV - You have a beautiful, vibrant city on your doorstep but all you want to do is lounge around in this very sigma hotel.
5 mins
Washington's a force of nature
WHALE watching season is fast approaching in Washington State.
1 min
Mum fancied my boyfriend
MY mum is miffed I'm bedding her neighbour. He’s my age but she’s always fancied him.
1 min
Unwanted guest's refusing to leave
SHE HAS GOT TOO COMFY
2 mins
SUPER MACS
MacIntyre eyes Bethpage joy with Rory
2 mins
SPORT MCILROY KEY TO RYDER CHARGE
MacIntyre eyes Bethpage joy with Rory
2 mins
KILLARNEY CENTRE STAGE AS THE ITRC COMES TO TOWN
THIS WEEKEND all roads lead to Killarney for the famous Assess Ireland International Rally of the Lakes, round three of the NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship (ITRC).
2 mins
Eubank: My shock about Jr
CHRIS EUBANK SR has admitted he was seriously concerned for his son as they travelled to hospital following his victory over Conor Benn.
1 min
11-YEAR BAN IS HANDED TO JENKINS
FORMER World Championship semifinalist Andy Jenkins has been hammered with an 11-year ban and a €20,680 fine for match-fixing.
1 min
ROCKET ON BRINK OF HISTORY
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN is two wins away from an historic eighth World Championship crown.
1 min
BOYO FROM NOWHERE!
Welsh wizard Williams' epic black-ball win inspired by crooner Tom Jones
2 mins
CRACKER JACK!
Draper sinks Paul but says: I'm no Rafa
2 mins
LOUTH ARE THE REEL DEAL WITH FINAL STUNNER
LEINSTER U-21 FOOTBALL FINAL Louth 2-19 Meath 1-15
2 mins
HALT AND CATCH FIRE
A DEFIANT Niall Scully insists that Dublin can still contend strongly for an All-Ireland despite their first Leinster loss in 15 years.
3 mins
Dubs star Scully demands a stop to doom & gloom & vows Blues will turn up the heat
A DEFIANT Niall Scully insists that Dublin can still contend strongly for an All-Ireland despite their first Leinster loss in 15 years.
3 mins
DAN BOXING SO CLEVER!
Sheehan made a fist of it in the ring to aid recovery
3 mins
FIN EXPECTS SAM BATTLE BUT SAINTS ARE READY
FIN Smith and Sam Prendergast have moved on from the niche world of being under-age stars to front-line internationals in double quick time.
1 min
Our chat did not go Bradley by any means
HEIMIR HALLGRIMSSON is confident he can have a good working relationship with Stephen Bradley after a successful clear-the-air chat over coffee.
1 min
GET A MOVE ON FELLAS!
Hallgrimsson eager to have his keepers fit and settled
2 mins
Luke jibe at Gers a guard luck tale
LUKE MCCOWAN insists he doesn't expect an Ibrox Guard of Honour and he joked it's not something Celtic will ever need to worry about doing.
1 min
SCALE HOUSE ROCK
Celtic ace Liam looking forward to hearing Hoops fans at Ibrox
2 mins
FOREST ARE AT THE TOP FOR KEEPS!
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Forest v Brentford Tonight, 7.30pm
1 min
NETO POWER SURGE
Blues star ready for Euro bright lights after escaping Madrid blackout
1 min
MADDENING!
James vows to make up for the 'embarrassing' performance at Anfield by rewarding loyalty of Spurs fans with European trophy
2 mins
CANNY BODO HAV TURNED THE TABLES
HAVARD SAKARIASSEN remembers a time in the not too distant past when Bodo/Glimt were so skint that players had to wash their own kits.
1 min
WILLIAMS IS READY TO NIC' BIG WIN
NICO WILLIAMS helped to deny Euros glory for England last summer - and wants to prove the scourge of Manchester United, too.
1 min
REMEMBER THE THREE LYON GOALS
Amorim calls on his men to be inspired by incredible Old Trafford comeback from 4-2 down that has passed into United legend
2 mins
SCULLY: DUBS CAN STILL WIN SAM
NIALL SCULLY fully believes that Dublin can still go all the way even as they were landed in the All-Ireland series group of death.
1 min
Heimir tries to get Finn onside
HEIMIR MEETING: John Joe Patrick Finn
1 min
NOTHING CAN SAVE SEASON
Amorim's startling admission as United chase Europa League glory
1 min
TEAHU' DARES
Elliott's star turn ready to reign in Champion Stayers Hurdle
1 min
TEAHU' DARES
Elliott's star turn ready to reign in Champion Stayers Hurdle
1 min
GAVIN NOT 'HALF BAD
Cromwell's incredible season can finish off in style with another big winner with a mare who was so unlucky at Cheltenham
3 mins
CRAMBO AIMING TO END ON HIGH
TOPSY-TURVY: Crambo and Fergal O'Brien hope to impress at Punchestown this afternoon
2 mins
MULLINS JUNIOR STATES HIS CASE
State Man ridden by Paul Townend falls at Cheltenham
2 mins
IT'S TEA' TIME!
THE Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (6.00) looks a good opportunity for Teahupoo to return to winning ways after finishing second to Bob Olinger at Cheltenham.
1 min
IT'S TEA' TIME!
THE Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (6.00) looks a good opportu- nity for Teahupoo to return to win- ning ways after finishing second to Bob Olinger at Cheltenham.
1 min
Jockey John is still Shinnick to win it!
CORK RIDER John Shinnick closed the gap to just one in his battle with Tiernan Power Roche to be crowned this season's Champion Conditional jockey at Punchestown yesterday.
2 mins
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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