MORNING BULLETIN: US launches missile strikes on Syria; Gardaí welcome clarity of Fennelly report

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WORLD: Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the US missile attack on a Syrian air base is an "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law", the Kremlin said.

IRELAND: Gardaí investigating the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder were prepared to “contemplate altering, modifying or suppressing evidence” that hindered their belief that journalist Ian Bailey killed her, the Fennelly Commission final report has concluded. Gardaí have welcomed the finding of the Fennelly report into the recording of phone calls at Garda stations.

IRELAND: The Census 2016 figures show we are squeezing our growing population, which now stands at 4.76m people, into a limited number of homes.

IRELAND: Bus Éireann says its drivers strike is still on today, despite overnight talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.

IRELAND: Simon Coveney has written to the committee discussing the future of water charges, saying their final report might leave us open to major fines.

BUSINESS: A Kerry based entrepreneur has brought a little bit of Everest to the Wild Atlantic Way.

SPORT: Wild winds, a shock withdrawal of the world number one and some equally surprising scores marked the opening round of the 2017 Masters as American Charley Hoffman carved out a big 18-hole lead to take into Friday's play.

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FEATURES: Life has put plenty hurdles in the way of cystic fibrosis sufferers Gráinne and Gwen, but they’ve still managed to achieve so much.

VIRAL: Ireland’s first gin cruise has been launched in Lough Derg, Co. Tipperary.

SHOWBIZ: MTV has announced the nominations for the first MTV Movie And TV Awards, which will see stars of both the big and small screens compete against each other in each category.