The Irish Times lead with only the top 20 per cent of earners being able to afford to rent an average apartment built in Ireland in 2025.

Additionally, drones having come within 500 metres of an Irish naval vessel during Zelenskiy’s visit.

Finally, an ex-teacher being jailed for 10 years for sexual abuse.

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The Irish Examiner lead with a drugs protest being planned after a young boy and his grand-aunt died in a firebomb attack in Edenderry, Co Offaly

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The Echo lead with Cork City Council announcing a fund to revitalise Patrick Street, and Fota Wildlife Park reopening.

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The Herald lead with double murderer Ruth Lawrence being jailed for two life sentences.

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The Irish Independent, Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star all lead with the firebomb attack in Co Offaly

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The Irish Daily Mail lead with the resignation of a number of senior medics from University Hospital Limerick

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The Belfast Telegraph lead with residents of a north Belfast street being forced to evacuate their homes twice yesterday

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Ellen O’Donoghue

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