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GOOD MORNING.
Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day.
1. This week, the government announced an inquiry into one of the country’s most prolific child sex offenders, Michael Shine.
Paddy Comyn, a regular columnist for The Journal, has written a powerful piece about how he was abused by Michael Shine when he was a boy. You can read it here.
2. In the Morning Lead today, written by Sophie Finn, businesses on Castle Street in Dublin city centre have said that barricades and garda patrols established for the EU presidency mean their street is effectively a “controlled security zone” for the rest of the year.
Social Democrats’ TD Eoin Hayes has called for a compensation scheme to help with the loss of footfall to their businesses during the presidency.
3. Ireland narrowly missed out on a record-matching heatwave this weekend as temperatures fell below 25 degrees in Moore Park, Co Cork yesterday.
The longest heatwave on record for Ireland was 14 days from August 14-27 1976 at both Birr Castle, Co Offaly and Ballybrittas, Co Laois.
The forecast for the coming week is a mix of cloud and rain.
4. The EU has banned big companies from destroying unsold clothes and shoes for no good reason.
Maireád Maguire writes that because of this law, fast fashion giants will be incentivised to resell, repurpose, or donate leftover stock that arises from returns or overproduction.
5. A smoking ban that permanently prohibits young people from buying cigarettes is being considered by the government.
However, while it aims to reduce tobacco harm, retailers worry a ban will boost illegal sales.
6. Russian strikes overnight have killed one person and left 13 wounded in Kyiv.
7. Andrew and Tristan Tate, the social media influencers and brothers, have been arrested in Miami amid new sexual offence charges
US Marshals have started extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom over rape and human trafficking charges.
8. Ukraine’s likely accession to the EU boosts food production and security – but it could create a few headaches.
That’s according to a new report by media outlets across Europe – including The Journal – who have worked together to produce a series of articles on Ukraine, Moldova and the EU.
9. This week saw the last of the Irish hopes for Love Island 2026 dashed as Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald was dumped from the villa alongside his partner Lola.
Kate Henshaw takes a look back at previous Irish contestants on the show.
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