The Briefing - Your Monday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Monday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

BRIEFING TOP STORY

FAMILIES OF PUPILS OVER 18 FACE €102 WATER FEE

Parents of at least 25,000 secondary school students will be hit with €102 per child in water charges from October, placing an extra burden on families already struggling with education costs.

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IRISH NEWS

INJURED BOY'S PARENTS PLEAD FOR DRIVER TO COME FORWARD

The parents of a young boy who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident have pleaded with the driver to come forward.

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ARMY SETS ITS SIGHTS ON €1M DIGITAL FIRING RANGE AT KILWORTH CAMP 

The army has unveiled its first €1m computerised firing range which will make a camp in Co Cork one of its finest and busiest training centres.

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WORLD NEWS

ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE ON ANOTHER 72-HOUR CEASEFIRE

Israel and the Hamas militant group accepted a renewed Egyptian ceasefire proposal yesterday, clearing the way for the resumption of talks on a long-term truce meant to end a month of heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip that has taken nearly 2,000 lives.

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PLANE CRASH IN TEHRAN KILLS 39 AFTER ENGINE FAILS

A regional passenger plane has crashed while taking off from the Iranian capital Tehran, killing 39 people and leaving another nine injured.

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SPORT

CODY'S STORMTROOPERS MARCHING ON

That thunderclap in Dublin yesterday around quarter to four was warranted.

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IRISH BELIEF GROWS STRONGER

“Yes we can,” she says when asked if Ireland can go on and win the Rugby World Cup.

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BUSINESS

CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY GATHERS PACE

The recovery of the construction industry gathered pace last month as growth in residential housing projects hit a 15-year high and employment rose for the eleventh straight month.

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VIEWPOINTS

I WANT TO 'CONVERT' FROM MY OLD SOFT-TOP BMW TO A GLEAMING MINI

I WANT a mini. A mini car, you’ll be relieved to learn, not skirt.

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SHOWBIZ

FIFI CHOOSES NOT TO HAVE SISTERS AS BRIDESMAIDS OUT OF RESPECT FOR PEACHES

Fifi Geldof has banned her younger sisters from being bridesmaids at her wedding.

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TOP FEATURES

NO NEED FOR COSTLY GYM FEES WITH HELEN MIRREN'S WORKOUT

Tanya Sweeney tries out an exercise routine inspired by the Royal Canadian Air Force

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LIAM BRADY INTERVIEW: THE KID THAT HAD IT ALL

As the world gets smaller, the chase to find football’s next big thing has become a cut-throat, global exercise for the game’s richest clubs.

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