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RTE - Friday 17th April

Lebanese army allege Israeli shelling after ceasefire

Israel has committed violations of a ceasefire in Lebanon that took effect at midnight, including intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages, the Lebanese army has claimed.

Unions to meet Government leaders over the cost of living

The rising cost of living and its impact on workers will be discussed at a meeting between unions, business groups and Government leaders.

Two cabinet ministers pledge support for taoiseach

The Taoiseach has this morning secured the backing of two Cabinet ministers, who had been mentioned as potential successors to him as Fianna Fáil leader.

Taoiseach says position not under threat 'in any form'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he does not "in any shape or form" feel his position as leader of Fianna Fáil is under threat.

Top UK civil servant ousted over Mandelson vetting

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure and a top civil servant is to leave their post after it emerged the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process to clear Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US.

Over 1,000 ED excess deaths in NI in 2025

The Stormont executive has been urged to address the "catastrophe" unfolding in Northern Ireland's hospital emergency departments (EDs).

Watch: 1926 Census records to be released online tomorrow

Tomorrow sees the online release of the 1926 census forms, in a landmark initiative that gives the public an insight into the lives of people living in Ireland exactly 100 years ago.

President convenes Council of State to discuss IP bill

President Catherine Connolly has convened a meeting of the Council of State under Article 26 of the Constitution to discuss the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026.

Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left, warns energy chief

Europe only has six weeks' supply of jet fuel because of the Middle East conflict, the head of the world's energy watchdog has warned.

Independent - Friday 17th April

Senior Fianna Fáil figures row in behind Micheál Martin as threat of leadership heave fades

Senior Fianna Fáil figures have rebuffed calls from backbenchers to move against Taoiseach Micheál Martin, believing now is not the time for a heave.

Gardaí launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is under way after acts of intimidation against officers, Defence Forces personnel, politicians and transport workers during last week’s fuel blockades.

As Micheál Martin faces down potential heave, here are the runners and riders who could replace him as Fianna Fáil leader

Having led Fianna Fáil for the past 15 years from the dark days on the opposition benches after major losses in the 2011 election, Micheál Martin’s party is beginning to think about the new frontier of leadership.

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

A. It is, if only because it is the first time she has done it, and it has already raised eyebrows at Leinster House, although nobody is yet saying a word. But it goes to the sometimes tense relationship between a Head of State and the Government, which once led to a president’s resignation (Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh in 1974, having called an examination of the Emergency Powers Bill).

Colm Keys: It seems many people have forgotten who won the All-Ireland last year, and that will suit Tipperary just fine

Has the discussion around why a team lost an All-Ireland hurling final ever eclipsed the chat around the Liam MacCarthy winners quite like it did in 2025?

Modern Morals: My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years – I’m running out of patience. What can I do?

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Oliver Callan: Shinners join the Healy-Raes and other Paddy-MAGA lads, while Coalition caps off fiery fuel furore with more floundering

Michael Healy-Rae martyred himself on the altar of diesel deities. In a week when protesters begged for poverty-bound, struggling workers to be heard, it was ironic that a multi-millionaire nepo baby became the front-page hero.

‘It helps them move forward and co-parent into the future’ – how mediation can prevent a costly divorce

When former TD and minister Josepha Madigan realised she was headed for divorce, she had one thing on her side: 20 years spent as a family lawyer and mediator.

‘It’s perfect’: meet the couples practising LAT — living apart together

As if midlife dating wasn’t daunting enough, navigating relationships may now require a dictionary of explainers for the expanding menu of possibilities: there are friends with benefits; LAT (living apart together); being single with lovers; and blended families to navigate – a smorgasbord of options that are redefining romance and relationships in 2026.

Journal - Friday 17th April

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect

US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire this afternoon following US-mediated talks.

Opinion: Carbon tax may be the tax we love to hate, but it's the one we can't afford to scrap

Carbon tax may be unpopular, but we need it to avoid a far more expensive future, and the government was wrong to cave in after protests, writes John Gibbons.

Four trainee gardaí who handcuffed fellow student given permission to challenge termination

It is claimed the trainees felt the interviewing inspectors had “instantly decided” they were guilty of misconduct.

Search for second suspect stood down after two gardaí injured in patrol car ramming in Monaghan

Gardaí said that although the manhunt for the second suspect has been stood down, they are “following a definite line of enquiry”.

Quiz: How much do you know about sharks?

A rare species of shark washed up on the Sligo coast this week.

Here's what happened today: Thursday

Your round-up of what made the headlines today.

Former Royal Navy officer admits to more child sex abuse material offences while on bail

The father-of-three was identified as a suspect after an initial investigation by Yorkshire and Humberside Police and Europol.

From Idaho to Ireland: I chose to leave the US behind, and now I love my new home

After feeling increasingly uneasy with life in Trump’s America, Sasha Piton has sold up and moved to Ireland with her two dogs – she hasn’t looked back.

Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee

The non-jury trial of the trio started at Belfast Crown Court almost two years ago.

Irish Mirror - Friday 17th April

'I destroyed my marriage in 48 hours with DNA test on my middle child'

A man accidentally destroyed his marriage after demanding a paternity test for his middle child who 'doesn't resemble' him - despite the test confirming he was the father

Man and daughter-in-law to learn fate over fake passport plot

Andrew Cash Junior is also wanted by the gardai, and a warrant is out for his arrest as he has fled the jurisdiction

Brother of murdered Jennifer Poole urges 'water-tight' progress on 'Jennie’s Law as 5th anniversary of death marked

Mum-of-two Jennifer was attacked and stabbed seven times by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy at her home in Melville Drive in Finglas, Dublin 11 on April 17, 2021 when she was just 24-years-old.

Three investigations into robber's sudden death in Midlands Prison - 9 days after another death in the same jail

Raymond O’Neill (37) was found unresponsive in his cell in the Midlands Prison on April 10 - just days after another prisoner died in the same jail.

'I owe this second chance at life to you all'- Meath mum gives update as she prepares to fly home after New York surgery

Sharon Ball, a 38-year-old primary school teacher, originally from Bohermeen near Kells, previously underwent chemotherapy, which, unfortunately, was not successful.

'I'm a broken cripple' - Karate grandmaster shot man meditating in back garden

At the time the victim was meditating while standing at the bottom of his garden with his own dog close by him

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Trump warns Iran of 'nuclear holocaust' just hours after announcing peace

Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and invited both countries' leaders to the White House for direct peace talks, but he also warned Iran of a "nuclear holocaust"

Witnesses saw 'blood everywhere' after woman fatally mauled by two dogs

The incident took place in Wolverhampton as a man has been arrested