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What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Eva Osborne Here are the stories making headlines this Saturday.
Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

They said the British authorities had made decisions against extradition - or had failed to make a decision - on numerous occasions over half a century.
Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

In a speech to supporters the Fine Gael candidate criticised her opponent Catherine Connolly’s approach to Brexit.
Asian hornet nest found in Belfast area, says minister

Asian hornet nest found in Belfast area, says minister

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Environment Minister Andrew Muir urged members of the public to report any other sightings of the invasive species.
Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move.
Man (29) jailed for sexual abuse of his younger half-siblings

Man (29) jailed for sexual abuse of his younger half-siblings

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The court heard that the first complaint was aged between eight and 14 years when the offending occurred, and the defendant was aged between 15 and 21 years.
Harris and Martin ramp up criticism of Connolly over Syria trip

Harris and Martin ramp up criticism of Connolly over Syria trip

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly said she had ‘no control’ over who she met on the trip and noted Micheal Martin personally met Bashar Assad.
Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.
Lengthy civil case against former banker Michael Fingleton concludes at High Court

Lengthy civil case against former banker Michael Fingleton concludes at High Court

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Michael Fingleton Jnr told the courts that his father is reduced to €25,000 in two personal bank accounts and has outstanding judgment debts of more than €10.7 million
Minister says Government 'trying desperately' to get services included in OTB

Minister says Government 'trying desperately' to get services included in OTB

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

A Minister of State has said the Government is still "trying desperately" to ensure services are included in the Occupied Territories Bill
Man (70s) seriously injured following assault in Dublin

Man (70s) seriously injured following assault in Dublin

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Gardaí received a report of the incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 pm.
Further charges brought against three female pro-Palestinian activists for Shannon airport security breach

Further charges brought against three female pro-Palestinian activists for Shannon airport security breach

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

At Ennis District Court, Det Garda Noel Carroll of Shannon Garda Station told the court that the DPP has directed that the cases are going to be heard in the circuit court before a jury
Footage of last known moments of Noah Donohoe’s life released in information bid

Footage of last known moments of Noah Donohoe’s life released in information bid

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

An inquest into the death of the 14-year-old is set to get under way in Belfast next year.
Waterford man (39) jailed for sexual abuse of young girl

Waterford man (39) jailed for sexual abuse of young girl

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

“It is clear that he was living a double life,” the judge said. “He was a partner, a father and hard worker on one hand - and a drug user and sexual abuser on the other”
Tributes paid to Irish man killed in road incident in Austin, Texas

Tributes paid to Irish man killed in road incident in Austin, Texas

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

In tribute, Blackrock College Rugby Football Club said Mr Kirby was involved in an accident in Austin, Texas last Friday “where he was on his J1” along with a friend and fellow rugby player.
Solicitor allegedly listing rental property on Airbnb ordered to desist, court hears

Solicitor allegedly listing rental property on Airbnb ordered to desist, court hears

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Mr Curran had allegedly been operating an Airbnb business, in breach of his lease and without planning permission, for more than a year
High Court suspends registration of doctor accused of possessing 'extremely pornographic images'

High Court suspends registration of doctor accused of possessing 'extremely pornographic images'

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The doctor is a resident of the UK and practised there, although his licence to practise was removed earlier this year. He has never practised in Ireland, despite his registration with the Medical Council
Woman jailed for conducting 'humiliating internal search' on another woman

Woman jailed for conducting 'humiliating internal search' on another woman

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Winifred Joyce pleaded guilty to common assault and sexual assault in November 2022
‘Sickening threat’ against Bloody Sunday victim’s family condemned

‘Sickening threat’ against Bloody Sunday victim’s family condemned

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Mickey McKinney said they received the threat during the trial of former paratrooper Soldier F recently.
Judge tells court father had 'right to know' his son was circumcised

Judge tells court father had 'right to know' his son was circumcised

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

After hearing that the father was not informed, Judge Alec Gabbett told the mother, “Dad has a right to know” about medical issues concerning the boy, who is under the age of six

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