UN Security Council votes to keep peacekeepers in Lebanon until 2027
Irish peacekeepers will remain in Lebanon for two years ahead of drawdown period
The Irish Times 
Child (12) and 18-year-old arrested over alleged racially motivated attack in Belfast
The two young people were arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour.
TheJournal.ie 
Heimir Hallgrimsson sweating over Troy Parrott development a day after he is named in Ireland squad
AZ Alkmaar are in Europa Conference League action on Thursday evening against Levski Sofia, and they hold a 2-0 lead from the first-leg.
Irish Daily Mirror 
City of Derry's new dawn under Neil Beddow begins with Ards test
The Neil Beddow era at City of Derry Rugby Club begins in earnest on Saturday with the visit of Ards to Judges Road for the opening game of the 2025 Ulster Qualifying League 2 campaign (k.o. 2.30pm).
Derry Journal 
'It's baffling': Anglers criticise watchdog over 24-hour-wait to sample scene of major fish kill
The Journal has confirmed that no sampling took place until a full 24 hours after the first of thousands of fish were found dead.
'We will win!': School secretaries and caretakers rally in their thousands as strike starts
“I’m not doing this for me, I’m old, i’m doing it for the women who will be school secretaries after me, for them to have their rights,” one striking worker said.
Belfast News Letter 
Tributes pour in for 'true gent' who 'always had a smile' following tragic death in Offaly crash
Tributes have poured in for Stephen Mooney after he tragically died in a collision in Offaly on Wednesday morning
'A sad day for football in Ireland' as League of Ireland mourns passing of Ollie Horgan
THE LEAGUE of Ireland football fraternity has united in grief following the passing of much loved former Finn Harps manager and league stalwart Ollie Horgan after a short illness, aged 57.
Swansea City’s Irish manager responds to link with Celtic and Ireland striker Adam Idah
The Championship side - with former Celtic coach Darren O’Dea as assistant manager - have been linked with a swoop for the Corkman.
Confirmed: Ben O'Connor to be recommended as next Cork hurling boss
The three-year term will likely be ratified at the next Cork County Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Irish Examiner 
Thurles racecourse to reopen following crisis talks with Horse Racing Ireland
It had been announced on August 1 that the Tipperary racecourse would be closing for good
Keegan Bradley fires back at Rory McIlroy with telling comment
Keegan Bradley has confirmed his US Ryder Cup captain's picks and hit back at Rory McIlroy's comments on playing captains
Sport stars and their adorable dogs - from Triggs and Roy Keane to Lionel Messi and Hulk
One Irish contender takes the title as the cutest breakout pooch of 2025, but there is stiff competition
Lotto players urged to check tickets as winner yet to claim whopping €17 million jackpot
Lotto excitement has taken ahold of the nation as it is confirmed the winning ticket of Wednesday night's €17 million jackpot was sold online, the third largest win ever in the state
RSVP Magazine 
Four restaurants in Ireland added to the Michelin Guide
With this month's additions, there are now 106 restaurants in Ireland included in the prestigious Michelin Guide.
IrishCentral