Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing
IRELAND
Gardaí investigating the shooting of an innocent young woman in a house in Cork city yesterday have recovered a firearm.
The garda ombudsman raised questions about the independence of the Guerin inquiry, and separately tried to get the probe to extend its timeframe to complete its work.
Enda Kenny should not appoint Independent Alliance TD John Halligan as a Junior Minister if he does not pay his water charges, according to Labour's Alan Kelly.
The Junior Health Minister Finian McGrath says he stands by his comments on smoking, but will support Government policy on it.
The centre of the Star Wars universe will shifting south today. Its top stars and crew are due to land at Cork Airport this afternoon as production moves from Malin in Co Donegal to West Cork and Kerry for the next 10 days.
Pharmacists have expressed concerns over plans by GPs to dispense medicine directly to patients.
WORLD
Boris Johnson faced a furious political backlash after he compared European Union efforts to build a federal super state to Hitler’s plans to dominate the continent.
Philippines' President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has said he aims to bring back death by hanging.
SPORT
Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford has been included in Roy Hodgson's 26-man squad for England's Euro 2016 preparation matches.
Champions Sixmilebridge suffered their first Clare SHC defeat in two years when losing to Crusheen (1-14 to 0-16) at Cusack Park on Saturday evening.
BUSINESS
Irish whiskey producers may hit their target of doubling export sales much sooner than their planned 2020 date, if the UK votes them out of the EU on June 23.
Ray Ryan looks at the rising demand for gluten-free and other specialist foods, which Bord Bia says is a prime market for Irish food producers.
ANALYSIS
There is the risk of another global economic recession in the next few years, though entral banks may manufacture a soft landing, and it’s best to be prepared, warns Eddie Hobbs
LIFESTYLE
A Syrian living in Clonakilty, and two volunteers, tell Louise McCarthy of their fears for the war-torn state
VIRAL
A US weather presenter was told to cover up on live TV because viewers had contacted the station to complain about her dress.
A London Sainsbury’s has apologised after an ad looking for a volunteer artist to decorate their canteen for free was placed in a local paper.
TECHNOW
Uncharted 4 has been universally praised, but a negative review of sorts has put a dampener on the game’s Metacritic Metascore.
20 years after the original, Trainspotting 2 is actually happening.
Another day, another leak, this time about the upcoming OnePlus 3 handset.
SHOWBIZ
Daniel O’Donnell has insisted the Eurovision is no longer what is once was.
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The centre of the Star Wars universe will shifting south today. Its top stars and crew are due to land at Cork Airport this afternoon as production moves from Malin in Co Donegal to West Cork and Kerry for the next 10 days.
