The front pages
‘Fortress Croker as barriers go up on Hill’ – the headline on this morning’s front cover of the Irish Independent.
A 2.8 metre barricade is currently being erected at GAA headquarters in order to prevent pitch invasions and Hill 16 will have its new fence in time for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Kildare and Down.
‘Children used ‘as runners’ in illegal cigarette trade’ – the Irish Examiner headline which grabs our attention.
CRIME gangs making €3 million a week from selling smuggled cigarettes are using children as young as 12-years-old as “runners†to hold their cash, reads the report. Apparently, One of the busiest locations for this illegal activity is the market in Drogheda.
‘Aer Arann says flights unaffected as examiner appointed to firm’ – the Irish Times headline concerning the Irish airline entering interim examinership, a much reported story today.
The company is currently insolvent and cannot pay debts of around €10 million.
Tales from the tabs
“An orgy hostess told a court yesterday how her ex tried to set her on fire as she organised a wild sex party,†reads the opening paragraph of the Sun’s most bizarre news story of the day.
Helen Shields told a court,†“I thought if it’s not acid, then he’s going to set me on fire. I was screaming, ‘He’s going to kill me’,†as her ex chased her with a zippo lighter after dousing her in lighter fuel.
Helen told the court 150 club members were due to attend. She explained members were “either black guys or ladies into black guys”.
The case continues.
The sports pages
Dirk Kuyt gave his word to Liverpool last night that he was staying put at Anfield. After scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win over Tabzonspor in the Europa League in Istanbul last night, Kuyt made a commitment to the club following the speculation that he may be joining Rafa Benitez at Inter Milan
“As far as I know my future is at Liverpool. I’ve had a great time so far and I hope my future will be great here,†he told the press.
“All I want is to win trophies with Liverpool,†the Dutchman added.
Meanwhile, Man City also progressed to the group stages but Aston Villa and Celtic were both knocked out of the competition.
