Mayo Celebrates Historic All-Ireland Victory; MetroLink Costs Under Scrutiny
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Mayo is gripped by widespread celebrations following their historic victory in the All-Ireland Football Final, ending a 75-year wait for the championship title. The win has been hailed across the country as a momentous achievement, with messages of congratulations even coming from former US President Joe Biden and former Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Preparations are underway for a massive homecoming event, expected to draw tens of thousands of jubilant supporters.
In other domestic news, concerns are mounting over the escalating costs of the MetroLink public transport project, with senior government figures indicating it could reach up to €19 billion. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about whether a dispute involving Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan and solicitors could impact his future leadership aspirations within Fianna Fáil.
Emergency crews continue to battle a fire in Waterford's Comeragh Mountains, and Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man's body at a Dublin recycling centre. The passing of much-loved Northern Irish broadcaster Gerry Kelly at 77 years old has also been announced.