WHAT’S THE STORY?

1. The Defence Forces have rescued 500 migrants in three operations in the last 24 hours (pictures).

2. FAI chief John Delaney has said he expects Sepp Blatter to win today’s Fifa election.

3. A newsagents in Terenure is planning to ‘name and shame’ a man who stole the store’s hanging baskets – by unveiling blown-up CCTV pics.

4. Rebel Labour TD Michael McNamara has ALREADY been kicked off a parliamentary committee – after voting against the government on Aer Lingus.

5. And Michael Jackson’s iconic Neverland ranch is up for sale.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More