A look at what is making the headlines in Friday's papers.

Gerard Baird (39) of Kilbarron Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on October 31st, 2021.

The five accused have pleaded not guilty to a total of 39 counts of 'engaging in conduct tending or intended to pervert the course of justice'.

The court heard that the injured party has since moved out of Dublin and has physically recovered from that attack.

Margaret Murphy made her comments following an inquest into the death of her son, Seán Murphy

Gerard Nevin (42) of Grove Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, had pleaded guilty to 22 counts of sexual assault

The two men are currently detained at a Garda station in Co Meath

Investigations, which are being led by a Senior Investigating Officer from the Eastern Region, are continuing.

Over 2,000 secretaries and caretakers went on strike for eight days at the start of the school term.

The harassment was triggered by the breakup of a relationship.

Ronaldo Lupo (24) has 52 previous convictions, including three for assault causing harm and over 40 for road traffic offences.

Justice Greally said that the case of abuse encompassed a broad range of sexual violations which were carried out with regularity over a period of just over five years.

The youth is charged with engaging in a riot under section 14 of the Public Order Act, punishable by a 10-year sentence.

The first 100 guests in line will score eight free wings in their choice of Wingstop’s 10 hand-tossed flavours – from the fan-favourite Lemon Pepper to the sweet heat of Mango Habanero.

Last Saturday, local residents staged a protest at the proposed paid parking regime, and a larger protest is planned for December 6th.

Last year, McGregor was found civilly liable for the assault of Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel room.

On average, Irish consumers let go of €70.68 a year on surplus subscriptions they are not necessarily utilising.

The €11.93 million equates to an average €111,555 spent per week since the MV Matthew was seized on September 26th, 2023 in a dramatic drugs operation off the south coast.

The young meerkats, born on October 16th, have been very active exploring their habitat.

The chair of the Oberstown Children Detention Campus said they would struggle to manage even a small increase, given staffing shortages and rising levels of difficult behaviour.