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
Irish Daily Mirror 
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 
Boy killed in Donegal tragedy will live on because of his laugh and wild spirit, funeral hears
Little Joey Forker passed away on Friday last after the tragic incident at Meenmore, Dungloe
Almost three in 10 children falling behind in literacy and numeracy – Givan
Almost three in 10 children in Northern Ireland are not achieving the expected levels in literacy and numeracy at the end of primary school, data has shown.
Belfast News Letter 
Gardaí lead raids in UK after seizure of €21m of cocaine on ship in Limerick
Gardaí have seized electronic devices and interviewed a number of persons suspected of involvement in the trafficking of tens of millions of euro worth of cocaine through Ireland, following a series of search operations in the UK.
Independent.ie 
Fair City's Sharon Collins' shock admission about James leaves Emma devastated
Spoilers ahead: Sharon and the Raffertys come to blows, Nikki steps up when Doug says he isn't having a stag do and Gwen is pleased with her progress on 'Project Fergal'
Love is Blind's Benaiah has say on series 2 couples who got married - and why he has a 'question mark' on one of them
Love is Blind series 1 star Benaiah sat down for a chat with NationalWorld and gave his predictions on which of the series 2 couples he thinks will still be together today - and the one wedding day decision he wished was different.
Love is Blind's Benaiah has say on series 2 couples who got married - and why he has a 'question mark' on one of them
Love is Blind series 1 star Benaiah sat down for a chat with NationalWorld and gave his predictions on which of the series 2 couples he thinks will still be together today - and the one wedding day decision he wished was different.
Derry Journal 
‘Leaving football out of it, he is an amazing person’
Ollie Horgan’s passing has left a huge void in Irish football - as evidenced by these tributes that were paid long before his death.
Fish and other aquatic life in several Donegal rivers affected by toxic spent sheep dip: EPA
Several Donegal rivers have been affected by the inappropriate disposal of spent sheep dip with toxic repercussions for fish and other aquatic wildlife.
Tograí móra le teacht don nGaeilge agus don nGaeltacht ón bPlean Forbartha Naisiúnta - Aire
Thug Aire na Gaeltachta, Dara Calleary, le fios go mbeadh a thuilleadh fógraí faoi infheistíochtaí suntasacha don Ghaeilge is don Ghaeltacht ag teacht tar éis do €35.75 a fhógairt le h-aghaidh síneadh a chur le céibh Inis Oirr inniu.
TheJournal.ie 
Electric Picnic banned items list warns of instant eviction for breaking the rules
Electric Picnic 2025 is set to welcome up to 80,000 fans in Stradbally, Co Laois with a star-studded lineup and organisers have issued strict rules and a detailed banned items list.
Renowned Northern Ireland tech leader to drive inclusion, mentorship, and innovation for women in AI across the island of Ireland..'I know I have big shoes to fill'
Naomh McElhatton to champion innovation, mentorship, and ethical AI in new all-island leadership role
Glenavon see appeal over 'not acceptable' red card decision rejected
Glenavon have confirmed their appeal over Francely Lomboto’s red card received during their 2-1 Premiership defeat to Coleraine on Saturday has been rejected with the striker now set to serve a three-match suspension.
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