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Taoiseach praises Dromcollogher for remembering cinema fire centenary: Michéal Martin told a commemoration in Dromcollogher, Co Limerick, that local tragedies are as worthy of commemoration as national events, honouring the 48 people killed in the 1926 cinema fire. (Source: The Irish Times)
French and UK warships provide security during EU events: The French frigate Aquitaine and a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate operated off the Irish coast to provide security during the EU presidency arrival and a meeting of EU defence ministers in Co Wicklow. (Source: The Irish Times)
Report urges changes to British government's legacy laws: Westminster's Joint Committee on Human Rights says the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill should give judicial figures, not the Northern Secretary, power over disclosure of sensitive information to families. (Source: RTÉ News)
EU set to boost funding for Greenland amid geopolitical tensions: The EU and Greenland will sign a new Joint Partnership with substantially increased funding for education, fisheries, connectivity and critical raw materials, as US President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the territory. (Source: RTÉ News)

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Newry: Police responded to a report of an altercation at a property in the Woodhill area shortly after 6am on Sunday, where a man was found with stab wounds; both suspects, aged in their 30s, remain in custody. (Source: The Irish Times)
Husband accused of trying to set wife on fire gives sworn undertaking: A man alleged to have choked and hit his wife before pouring cooking oil on her and trying to set her on fire has sworn to stay away from the family home for three years at the emergency domestic violence court in Dublin. (Source: The Irish Times)
Judge dismisses five TV licence summonses at Athlone District Court: Five summonses were dismissed on Friday as the inspector did not give evidence that there was a television at the properties, with a further summons dismissed due to an incorrect address. (Source: The Irish Times)
Man charged with organised crime offence after extradition from UK: Jake Hannam (25) of Shannon, Co Clare, appeared before Ennis District Court charged with participation in the attempted murder of Daniel Harty for a criminal organisation in January 2020. (Source: The Irish Times)

One in five people expect to retire fully, survey finds: Irish Life research among more than 2,000 adults found most expect to work longer, with adults yet to retire estimating they need an average pension pot of €315,000 against current savings of €102,000. (Source: RTÉ News)
Homeowner left out of pocket after council denies liability for flood damage: A Dublin homeowner whose property suffered over €20,000 in water damage from a council-owned apartment in Cherry Orchard is in limbo as Dublin City Council's insurer claimed it is not liable. (Source: TheJournal.ie)
Iconic Capel Street shop to close after almost 60 years: Brenfer Bullseye, established in 1969 by Fergus O'Brien, will shut its doors at the end of the month; the shop has sold darts, snooker and trophies for around 30 years. (Source: TheJournal.ie)
Irish museums reassess security amid European heist spate: A series of museum robberies across Europe, including in Vienna, Villena and Paris, has prompted Irish institutions to review security systems as precious metal prices surge. (Source: TheJournal.ie)

'We'll never get a woman like Katie Taylor again': Fans reflect on boxer's legacy: Around 80,000 fans packed Croke Park on Saturday for Taylor's final fight, with the occasion described as a festival of Irishness featuring messages from Bono and Rory McIlroy. (Source: The Irish Times)
Taylor revels in perfect ending after final fight: Katie Taylor said she had "no regrets" after ending her career with a win over Flora Pili, describing her last 30 years in the ring as "absolutely amazing". (Source: RTÉ News)
The Traitors Ireland: Sheep, shields and betrayal: Episode four of the RTÉ series saw another Traitor in serious trouble at Slane Castle, with suspicions around Aoife and Donal intensifying before a twist from host Siobhán McSweeney. (Source: RTÉ News, TheJournal.ie)
Arsenal end Chelsea's unbeaten start under Xabi Alonso: Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scoring to end the visitors' three-game winning run. (Source: TheJournal.ie)

Man (60s) dies after being taken from water off Donegal coast: The man was spotted by passersby in the water at Ned's Point near Buncrana at around 2.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. (Source: The Irish Times)
At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes in Miami: An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching fire; three people were taken to trauma centres in critical condition. (Source: RTÉ News, TheJournal.ie)
Four dead, 20 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon: Lebanon's health ministry said two women were among those killed in strikes on Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Arab Salim, with President Joseph Aoun calling the escalation "dangerous". (Source: RTÉ News)
US envoys bring 'more effective proposals' on Ukraine war: Senior Ukrainian officials said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner brought new proposals to Kyiv, though President Volodymyr Zelensky said the war looks likely to continue into winter. (Source: RTÉ News, TheJournal.ie)