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IRELAND
A severe “lack of trust” within the Cabinet threatens to bring down the minority Government, several Cabinet ministers have said.
A Government minister has strongly suggested Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald should take over as leader from Enda Kenny, saying she “demonstrates all of the qualities a taoiseach would need”.
Developments worth several hundred million euro are signalled for strategic Cork city and harbour water-fronting sites, at CIÉ-owned Horgan’s Quay, and separately at Marino Point for Port of Cork.
Four men were killed in a spate of crashes within hours of each other early yesterday.
Gardaí are closing in on the Vernon Mount arsonists who torched the historic and protected Georgian villa in Cork City at the weekend.
WORLD

The world is at war, but it is not a war of religions, Pope Francis has said.
A 44-year-old woman who has been on hunger strike for nearly 16 years in protest at alleged brutality by India’s military has said she will end her fast and run in state elections.
SPORT

A powerful final quarter burst — in which the home outfit outscored Tipperary by 1-8 to 0-1 — delivered Waterford a first Munster U21 hurling title in 22 years.
Former Genk manager Alex McLeish has warned Cork City to brace for “an onslaught” in tonight’s Europa League first leg clash in Belgium.
BUSINESS
There is no good outcome for the Irish economy from the UK’s decision to exit the EU, the Central Bank has warned, with indigenous firms likely to be in the frontline for years to come.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary last year enjoyed a 33% hike in pay to €3.16m — €8,657 a day. The airline’s 2016 annual report shows the outspoken CEO was richly rewarded for driving a record year of revenues and profits.
LIFESTYLE

Brendan J Byrne tried to ensure his documentary on Bobby Sands gave a balanced view of the IRA man who died on hunger strike, he tells
ANALYSIS
Frank McGuinness sees redemption for a province in the context of union with the rest of Ireland, writes
The Gardaí have issued an appeal for people to take responsibility for their own behaviour with the Bank Holiday weekend coming up and have urged the public not to drink and drive.
VIRAL
After spending two years in Canada Brian Cashin and fiancée Hazel returned to his native country only to realise that they had never really explored Ireland. So he set off on a 32 county adventure.
Wedding speeches are fraught with dangers - how long will they go on for, will the father of the bride have too many pints - WHAT is the best man going to say?! But guests at the wedding of Ina O’Brien and Aiden Dwyer from Ballina were treated to something very different.
TECHNOW
: Three Fields Entertainment, which is largely made up of former Criterion staff, has started work on the spiritual successor to Burnout 3 that it teased last year.
: Jason Bourne is on the run once again, and a shadowy government agency is in pursuit. Read our review of the latest Bourne film HERE.
: Microsoft may be dropping away from the smartphone race but that doesn't mean they're out for the count, as they've got a new app to help you take better pictures.
SHOWBIZ
Musician Dev Hynes has said his decision not to define his sexuality follows the “school of Bowie and Prince”.
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Developments worth several hundred million euro are signalled for strategic Cork city and harbour water-fronting sites, at CIÉ-owned Horgan’s Quay, and separately at Marino Point for Port of Cork.

