{"id":407998,"date":"2026-04-20T09:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/407998\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:21:13","slug":"what-the-papers-say-mondays-front-pages-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/407998\/","title":{"rendered":"What the papers say: Monday’s front pages"},"content":{"rendered":"

US military flights over Ireland and energy prices are among the stories that feature on Monday’s front pages.<\/p>\n

There were almost 250 more US military aircraft flights over Ireland than previously disclosed by the Government since last summer, an Irish Times investigation has found.<\/p>\n

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Home energy prices may see a 9 per cent hike, the Irish Examiner reports.<\/p>\n

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The Irish Independent leads witb a story on an unnamed TD who provided a character reference for a sex offender.<\/p>\n

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The Echo leads with a story on plans for a Cork Luas.<\/p>\n

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The Irish Daily Star, The Herald and the Irish Sun all\u00a0lead with the arrest of Daniel Kinahan.<\/p>\n

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The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a story on a day release for wife killer Brian Kearney.<\/p>\n

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The Irish Daily Mail leads with Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin<\/a> insisting he will lead Fianna F\u00e1il into the next general election.<\/p>\n

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Three out of four voters do not believe Gerry Adams’ claim that he was never a member of the IRA, the Belfast Telegraph reports.<\/p>\n

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The Irish News leads with a story on an elderly couple who face a \u00a3100,000 bill if they fail to demolish their home.<\/p>\n

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The main story on British front pages is UK prime minister Keir Starmer<\/a> facing huge pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.<\/p>\n

Monday’s METRO: Britain boots out grieving jet crash dad #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iZlAlVDEZO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s i: Starmer faces showdown in Commons – and fights for his future #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/W2bbm5DD19<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s FT: Iran war will squeeze US voters long after conflict ends, economists warn #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XJAN8kXVO1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s MIRROR: Heroes of the deep #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/h4PMcbUxmg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s EXPRESS: ‘Crime costs UK taxpayers \u00a390m a day under Labour’ #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wksYCcG9AC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s STAR: Stick it up your punter #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nmij6l5zY4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s MAIL: Day Starmer has to stand up and take the blame #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5I8IdBV2Gj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s GUARDIAN: Commons showdown for Starmer over Mandleson vetting scandal #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZtzZBqPuCp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s SUN: Tank robbers #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jRd5jfiMQt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s TELEGRAPH: Starmer knew about Mandelson red flags #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oIn5Gg9Hw3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s TIMES: Mandelson had top level of security clearance #TomorrowsPapersToday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CRfU3XZ7yO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Louis O’Brien (@Lou_obrien19) April 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n