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May 09, 2025

Born in the US - pray

Chicago native is named the Church's leader after secret ballot in conclave Prevost, 69, was a missionary in Peru before Pope Francis made him a cardinal

3 mins

Best wishes of Irish with Pope: Martin

THE new Pope Leo XIV has the best wishes of all Irish people, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.

2 mins

Trump calls Leo election big honour for the U.S.

US President Donald Trump congratulated newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, calling his election “a Great Honor for our Country” in a short Truth Social post minutes after the announcement was made American Robert Francis Prevost had become the new pope.

1 min

STATES CHURCH

Americans hail the election of Chicago native

2 mins

New name means Leo eyes justice

POPE Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, which is very much in line with the global ministry of Pope Francis.

1 min

BBC in 'wrong orchard' over Gerry claims libel trial told

HEARING Gerry Adams

1 min

Whiskey and cry for Irish

Drinks makers fear impact of EU tariffs move

1 min

More sun? Wet & see.

Showers give way to balmy weather

1 min

Man pleads guilty to crime gang charge

A MAN who was previously charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty to facilitating a criminal organisation.

1 min

Mum smothered and strangled, murder trial told

A WOMAN whose son denies her murder had been smothered and strangled and had bruises to her face, torso and limbs, a pathologist told the Central Criminal Court.

1 min

JOE-VER AND OUT

Tributes as broadcasting icon Duffy set to retire

2 mins

RADIO SHOW HAILED AS WINDOW INTO OUR SOUL

JOE Duffy has been expertly playing good cop, bad cop on Liveline since he took over the show in 1999.

2 mins

Boiling water attack on wife 'beyond evil'

A WOMAN has spoken of the horror of being asleep after a night out only for her husband of 40 years to attack her with boiling water and a claw hammer.

1 min

Ex-soldier guilty of murdering girlfriend in Spanish hotel

Byrne faces up to three decades in prison

2 mins

'TELL YOUR CLUB TO SKORT IT OUT'

CAMOGIE players have been urged to speak to their clubs and continue to apply pressure so that a vote on skorts can pass later this month.

1 min

Here's house to get started..

Hard getting to sold stage but saving, right, is a good start

3 mins

Down with this skort of thing...

Overhaul would be century too late

1 min

Pope has hands full to calm chaos in world

SO THE next pope is an American. A first for the world after 266 previous pontiffs.

1 min

€10m worth of cannabis seized in op

ARRESTS Cannabis haul

1 min

GARDA IN COURT OVER INCIDENT WHERE MAN LOST PART OF LEG

CHARGE Garda Neil Doyle at court yesterday

1 min

Fingerprint ID needed for man killed in prison

Face bashed so badly he wasn't recognised

1 min

Actor 'froze' after meeting Beatle he plays in biopic

ACTOR Barry Keoghan has revealed he almost froze after he met Ringo Starr to “study” him ahead of his upcoming Beatles biopic.

1 min

Busy Seoige has a virtual assistant job

SILE Seoige has revealed she is looking for a “virtual assistant” to help with her growing business.

1 min

Seky grows career with planting gig

KIN star Yasmin Seky has found a new career working in a plant nursery, months after she was on Dancing With The Stars.

1 min

BARRY STARR STRUCK

ACTOR Barry Keoghan has revealed he almost froze after he met Ringo Starr to “study” him ahead of his upcoming Beatles biopic.

1 min

Champagne superyoga

Oasis bros on health kick for new tour

2 mins

All For You.. Cian's secret gig on telly

Grammy winner on highs and lows of busking to headlining

4 mins

Dornan 'too good looking' to be a star

CHARLIE Cox thought Jamie Dornan was “too good looking” to make it in Hollywood.

1 min

Keyes gives blessing to Walsh series

TOP novelist Marian Keyes has given her blessing to the Irish TV version of her bestselling books.

1 min

LINDA: ENJOY EURO STAGE

EUROVISION winner Linda Martin has told Emmy the song contest is the most “powerful platform” she will perform on.

1 min

We won't Bak out

Bakhurst keen to raise RTE's concerns with EBU

2 mins

'We have got something completely worth saving'

MOLLY-MAE Hague has finally confirmed she is back with Tommy Fury and is already thinking about having a second child with him.

3 mins

'We have got something completely worth saving

MOLLY-MAE Hague has finally confirmed she is back with Tommy Fury and is already thinking about having a second child with him.

3 mins

Dream Dubai holiday with ex Fury as couple reunite

\"Could drink still be a problem for us? Potentially yes. But the break-up showed I was serious. He is really, really changing as a person.

1 min

Lemmy tribute is simply Ace

A STATUE of Motörhead frontman Lemmy containing his ashes is set to be revealed in his hometown.

1 min

'Surreal' as Irishwoman finally freed

AN Irishwoman who was detained for nearly two weeks by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been released.

1 min

Tom's fry-nal reckoning

Star prepares for his daring Mission: Impossible stunts with big breakfast

1 min

Walkies time for leash as dog slips out

A MAN took a leash for a walk after the family pet dog slipped out of it.

1 min

All set for the long haul in hearse truck

A TRUCKER is charging €1,200 for a special funeral service that gives drivers one last ride in a lorry-turned-hearse.

1 min

WINGED CAR IS A WHEEL FLYER

€700k motor transforms into aircraft

1 min

Band open up on support for Kneecap

DUBLIN post-punks The Murder Capital are gearing up for their biggest headline show to date this summer at the Iveagh Gardens.

3 mins

I just snapped

CMAT ON PRESSURE OF BEING PHOTOGRAPHED ALL THE TIME

1 min

Waving lunatics

Drenched in toxic, chest-beating machismo, The Surfer slowly winds up Nicolas Cage like a clockwork toy before unleashing the Oscar-winning actor to deliver his trademark performance of steadily mounting madness.

1 min

Crashing the party

Lamenting a wasted life in The Uninvited

2 mins

Being unfaithful.. with a movie star

CRUSH IS ALWAYS ON MIND

2 mins

So much at stake in derby

MUNSTER and Ulster are in the scenario they had hoped to avoid - but regrets mean nothing now.

1 min

ANDY EXPECTING TO MAKE CHANGES

From back page

1 min

CLIFFORD: OZ EXITS NOT FAIR ON CLUBS

STAYING PUT Kerry forward David Clifford

2 mins

KEEP MORE THAN ONE EYE ON PEARL TODAY

RORY DELARGY

1 min

Alan: Dubs are being schooled

CONCERNED Former Dublin star Alan Brogan

1 min

BRENNAN'S onellis DREADE

Robbie admits doubts were creeping in as Dublin edged back into contest against Meath

3 mins

McConville sees Armagh winning

TUSSLE Donegal's Michael Langan with Ben Crealey of Armagh; (inset) Orchard hero McConville

2 mins

No show quite like Joe show

AMBITION Carlow captain Mikey Bambrick

1 min

IT WAS THE CORR-ECT STANCE TO TAKE

ANTRIM'S 'Corrigan or nowhere' stance helped to galvanise the county, long-serving footballer Dermot McAleese has said.

1 min

CLONES CYCLONE

OISIN MCCONVILLE says there's no love lost between the Armagh and Donegal camps ahead of tomorrow's Ulster final.

2 mins

FUEL ON THE HILL

Merino warns serni pain can make Gunners even stronger

2 mins

'It's going to be an absolute battle'

Builder Ryan eyes up vital Newcastle-Chelsea clash

1 min

DUFFER'S MADE US BOX OFFICE

It would be a disaster for our league if he departed

3 mins

ANGE HAS A GLIMT IN HIS EYE

Spurs seal deal in Norway to leave gaffer Postecoglou one win from fulfilling vow

2 mins

Clifford keen to play for Ireland

DAVID Clifford is keen on playing International Rules football for Ireland IF the series resumes this autumn, which seems likely.

3 mins

RODGERS SAYS CELTS NOW IN A NEW ERA

BRENDAN RODGERS believes there is now an “expectation” of Celtic winning domestic trebles - as the Parkhead club closes in on the sixth clean sweep in nine years.

2 mins