NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Gerard Hutch sits with Kai Lambe (age 11) and Logan Murphy (age 12) as he canvasses locals in flats in the Smithfield area RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

• Gardaí are investigating following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and a baby at a property in Co Tipperary.
• The Office of the Language Commissioner has confirmed that an investigation is underway into an incorrect version of an Irish proverb that forms part of the design of a bicycle shelter at University Hospital Kerry in Tralee – a shelter that cost €127,385, according to information brought to light this week.
• Kneecap have narrowly missed out on becoming the first act to top the UK album charts with a predominantly Irish-language rap album after finishing in second place behind a Michael Jackson greatest hits collection.
• Cocaine was linked with nearly 60% of drug-related intimidation cases recorded in Ireland last year, according to the first national report into the issue.
• The owner of Aer Lingus has said it is confident of maintaining its jet fuel supply this summer, following concerns in the industry of widespread flight cancellations.
• Irish ferry operators are closely monitoring the impact of the war in Iran, and its resulting restrictions on oil, as they brace for the critical summer season.
• A  was killed by a disqualified driver just hours after shopping for her dream wedding dress.

INTERNATIONAL

Palestinian runners take part in the 5-kilometer Palestine Marathon along the coastal road near Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#HANTAVIRUS: The Department of Foreign Affairs is engaging with the HSE to see what measures will need to be taken when the Irish passengers aboard the MV Hondius come home.

#ANDREW: A man has denied using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during an alleged incident near his home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

#MOUNT DUKONO: Three hikers have died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano erupted, officials said. 

PARTING SHOT

Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

EPIC, the Irish emigration museum in Dublin, celebrated 10 years since its opening.

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson attended last night’s event, where she viewed the exhibitions.

Robinson opened the museum at its launch in 2016.