What the papers say: Sunday's front pages A variety of topics feature on Irish front pages on Sunday, from crime stories to RTÉ's most recent pay controversy. 

Have you ever stopped to think... what exactly is a parish pump? Dismiss the chat in the Re-Turn machine queue at your peril.

‘It should have been…’ Tom Cannon on the number of goals he SHOULD have scored against Grenada The Sheffield United striker opened his Ireland account with two goals on Saturday.

‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women’s Champions League on Wednesday A North Korean women’s football club has arrived in South Korea for an AFC Women’s Champions League...

Man arrested after fatal incident in north Dublin released without charge as Gardai send file to DPP The man, who is in his 60s, was taken into custody after Gardai responded to a house disturbance call in the early hours of Saturday morning

Man fighting for his life in hospital following horror Donegal crash as Gardai shut road Diversions are currently in place for motorists travelling in the area

Man (20s) in critical condition after single-vehicle crash in Co Donegal The crash happened on the R238 at Ardmore, Muff at around 9.45pm on Saturday.

Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations Some 3,000 supporters congregated in the area on Saturday to celebrate their team’s victory over Hearts.

Woman (20s) dies after being struck by car in Loughlinstown She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal Chelsea appoint former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract.

Murder investigation launched after man dies following east Belfast break-in PSNI believe multiple intruders entered apartment building during early hours © Charles Mcquillan PSNI launch murder investigation following fatal assault in Holywood Road apartment block. Photograph: Charles...

Murder investigation launched after man dies following Belfast break-in A man and a woman were arrested in connection with the incident and were released on bail pending further enquiries

Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.

Jack Moylan’s pals had a hilarious reaction to his hat-trick sealing goal for Ireland The Lincoln City man became the first Ireland international to score a treble on his debut since 1987.

The 9 at 9: Sunday Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Ebola outbreak in DRC declared global health emergency and three dead following separate road traffic collisions.

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak Health authorities have confirmed the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the disease.

Two dead and four injured in two-car crash in Donegal; female pedastrian (20s) killed after being struck by car in south Dublin Three people lost their lives on Ireland’s roads on Saturday, after two men were killed in a two-car collision in Co Donegal and a young woman died after she was...

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‘My dad told me as a kid that he’d only ever cry if I scored for Ireland’ Hat-trick hero Jack Moylan said he was in a ‘state of shock’ after his dream debut.

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Young woman killed after being struck by car in Dublin as Gardai issue urgent appeal The woman was pronounced dead at the scene

Richard Boyd Barrett: Sanction Israel now, the way we did Russia Ireland’s trade with Israel reaches billions, and with a sanctions bill headed for a vote this week, the government’s position on Gaza is increasingly impossible to defend.

Will Gen Z have more successful marriages than their parents? Relationship consultant David Kavanagh said Gen Z, made up of those born between 1997 and 2012, have more awareness of what constitutes a healthy relationship.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

Woman (20s) dies after being struck by a car in south Dublin Emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N11 Bray Road in Loughlinstown at around 11.50pm.

‘It was always the way to vote Labour here’: party’s proud Welsh heartland makes a clean break of it Labour’s sometime safest seat in the UK, birthplace of Aneurin Bevan and Neil Kinnock, last week sent no Labour delegates to the new Senedd Reminders of the Labour movement’s roots are...

Journalism has never been a more dangerous pursuit Facts can be expensive in a dangerous world. I have covered some brutal wars during my three decades at the Guardian, but journalists are now actively targeted in a way I have never seen Support independent journalism today It has never been...

Next's 'very flattering' €46 summer dress that shoppers say 'gets lots of compliments' The Utility Shirt Mini Dress has a smart yet casual aesthetic, comes in three colours and is perfect for summer days out

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency Some 88 deaths and 336 suspected cases of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever have been reported so far.

An Spidéal in a byelection: We're caught between dereliction, development and a lack of vision Local resident, Toner Quinn, looks at how a half-cleared marsh, shuttered buildings and promises of ambitious new projects illustrate the challenges facing one of Ireland’s much-loved Gaeltacht villages.

Murder investigation launched after man (51) dies following assault in east Belfast The PSNI said they believe Nicholas (Nicky) Gordon was assaulted during a break-in on Tuesday.

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda Health authorities have confirmed the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the disease.

Why young Irish people have much worse pensions than their parents Private or public sector, today’s young workers are not getting the generous pensions of the past, writes Paul O’Donoghue.

‘Got!’: Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loftThis week, Stephen Butler completed a collection that he started almost 60 years ago. With the final piece in place, it’s now worth...

Killer counterfeits: the flea treatments that could send you rushing to the vet Some cheap fakes contain toxic chemicals that make pets seriously unwell – and leave you with a big bill You want to save money whenever you can so when you see the usual brand of flea treatment for your cat...

JLR and General Motors eye £900m contract to build new range of military trucks Carmakers aim to expand into UK defence sector, exploiting spending boom by Nato countriesJaguar Land Rover and General Motors are considering an expansion into UK defence via a £900m military contract, as...

Two years after scooping £26million lottery jackpot winner was dead under pal's patio Abraham Lee Shakespeare scooped a £26m lottery jackpot in Florida but was shot dead and buried beneath a concrete slab – his killer convicted of first-degree murder and jailed for life

Casemiro's fond farewell - how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around Casemiro plays his last game for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest, and will return a hero no matter what the future holds after turning his career around at the club.

UK formally assesses bid For England to host Olympics again The government is looking into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s.

Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.

TV tonight: Timothy Spall’s hit murder mystery comedy returns Quirky crime series Death Valley is back with its unlikely detective duo. Plus: Australian thriller The Family Next Door. Here’s what to watch this evening 8.15pm, BBC One Continue reading...

'I'm a teacher and feel way too embarrassed to say my student's name out loud' A teacher has shared how uncomfortable it is saying a particular student's name in class - admitting they feel foolish and cringe whenever it's said out loud during lesson

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now perhaps Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself? They were times in which prime ministers seemed to be on their way out as soon as...

‘It’s no longer exceptional’: Karachi struggles under brutal new reality of extreme heat Experts say the unseasonably hot weather across south Asia shows the impact of the climate crisis An intense and prolonged heatwave has been causing misery for millions across Pakistan and India. In...

‘Feels like an illusion’: how Trump seizing Maduro has changed little in Venezuela Some feel optimistic change will come, but for many it’s business as usual for the movement Hugo Chávez started When Ángel Linares heard a strange buzz followed by an explosion, his first thought was that...

Historic first for Irish women’s rugby as record crowd to fill the Aviva Ireland take on Scotland in the final round of the Women's Six Nations in the Aviva

Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US Flight from Melbourne to Dallas forced to land in Tahiti due to man’s alleged disruptive behaviour Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or...

Colm O’Rourke: Of today’s four provincial finalists only Armagh have serious All-Ireland ambitions There are four teams playing in today’s provincial finals — but only one genuine All-Ireland contender.

Dad praised for 'savage' revenge after child kept kicking seat on flight A 14-year-old girl was desperate to sleep on an overnight flight back from India, but a disruptive child passenger kept kicking her seat - so her dad stepped in with a clever response

Federal funding for Trump’s $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules A US Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for Donald...