The Irish Mail on Sunday - 31 Aug 2025
ARCHBISHOP EAMON MARTIN: ‘I BELIEVE IN A UNITED IRELAND’
Shattering secret Freddie Mercury took to his grave
Micheál Martin: I won’t vote for Bertie even if he is FF candidate
WORLD EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXTRACT
‘I personally feel there’ll be a border poll in my lifetime’
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CORRECTIONS& CLARIFICATIONS
ARCHBISHOP MARTIN SITS DOWN WITH MoS
LOTTO NUMBERS
RAIN DANCE
Come on Arlene, get packed!
Martin: ‘I would not vote for Bertie - even if he was our candidate’
RTÉ braces for exodus of stars as Claire makes €2m move
Teen who died at festival ‘lived her life boldly’
Social media and populism will take over if the Church has no say in the State’s future
Media abuse coverage has done Church service
Social media and populism will take over if the Church has no say in the State’s future
Media abuse coverage has done Church service
JURASSIC CORK!
KEPP FAITHFUL
Man, 22, charged with serious assault of tourist
Rising costs force students to look to colleges overseas
Sleeping with the Enemy is timeless
‘DREAM IS OUT OF REACH’
Operation heal rift with rank and file Kelly’s main priority will be to repair deep divisions after tumultuous reign of Harris
Marathon man who is a lifelong career insider
Harris leaves legacy of fear and mistrust
KEY FLASHPOINTS IN A TURBULENT TENURE
Firm at centre of € 4m investment row goes broke
HIRE-MIONE! Potter star Emma rents a dozen bikes for ‘party on wheels’ – but bans cycle shop staff from talking about it
I know which TV star had a fling with Myleene’s love rat husband
Why have FF and SF taken so long to enter the presidential fray?
Humphreys ‘is no friend of disabled’
‘I think Michael D did a very good job with his comments on Castro’
Steen confirms plans to run for the Presidency
Soon only the rich will be able to send their children to university
Whatever the future for this Island, Archbishop Martin is right... It’s time to talk about it
AK47’s attack a sign of things to come in race for the Áras!
Strike highlights class discrimination
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Withdrawal of our troops is disastrous for Lebanon
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Has end of summer left you feeling all finifugal?* Never fear, it’ll soon be bummock** season!
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As Irish troops prepare to pull out of the Leb, what next for the troubled nation and for our proud peacekeepers?
US labels Ireland’s hate speech laws ‘Orwellian’
Stories of two key witnesses in Kyran case at odds
Tuam survivors want historical records and not just DNA used to match families
Revealed by Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter: his ‘cataclysmic’ sexual abuse at the hands of a school teacher
Why Freddie felt much closer bond with Roger than Brian
Sex can be a dangerous drug... and he became helplessly addicted to it
How ‘Farrokh’ became ‘Freddie Mercury’
Sex can be a dangerous drug... and he became helplessly addicted to it
IN TOMORROW’S
Life and death need for reform of family courts, says lawyer
Dónal Óg received death threats after coming out
How a pub famed for its sandwiches is tied to the toasts of Irish literature
LOUNGE IS THE WRITE STUFF
Horror stories from bloodied survivors of Putin’s savage conveyor belt of torture
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Why Mary’s now Downton’s scarlet lady
AND THEY’RE OFF... WITH 300 EXTRAS FOR A DAY AT THE RACES
What would you do to find LOVE?
‘Writing music fell into place in a magical way’
WHAT’S ON
Whip-smart barbs add zing to this tale of a... DOOMED MARRIAGE
ON HER WAY TO SUPERSTARDOM
TWO CHARACTERS IN A CHANGING WORLD
Punished for her independence
A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE...
The craftspeople weaving our ancient traditions back to life
THE BEST NEW FICTION
Kate Spade and her battle with depression that ended in tragedy
Is this Tuscany’s best hotel?
Bag an Indian Ocean bargain
A Hastings drama so gravy sludgy, it’s history meets Bisto
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Chocolat author Joanne Harris on achieving international sweet success
O’Brien’s on a Mission after losing top rider Moore for the season
Gauff finds her fun in beating Frech
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When Offaly made amends for their no-show in Thurles
Clowntime is over
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Olatunde sets new 100m Irish record
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Calculated risk
‘We just want to keep on building as a group’
Racing chairman feels ‘betrayed’ by late Lion Farrell
US and Aussies share honours
Canada and Scotland seal qualification
Onwards and upwards
DITCH THE TWO-POINTER?
Experience is a vital piece of the sideline puzzle
Let Heimir zero in on his only job
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Athlone up for Europa Cup run after edging out Serbs
‘You should aim high and plan to be there. If you don’t plan to be there, you’re never going to get there anyway’
We need to unearth a few more Granny Rule stars
‘You should aim high and plan to be there. If you don’t plan to be there, you’re never going to get there anyway’
Rossi keeping expectations low as Hungary look vulnerable
Republic of Ireland Squad v Hungary and Armenia
Forget about dead duck Martin, the big issue at Ibrox today is whether Rodgers is a busted flush too
Chelsea win, but call off deal for Jackson
Slot missed out on Zubimendi — but here’s how Gravenberch became his cornerstone instead
Arteta: New boys can do this
Cherries puncture the Spurs bubble
Raucous fans may help Sunderland to buck the trend and stay up
He’s one of their own!
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As United danced with embarrassment again, Bruno stepped up and delivered
Parker ‘gutted’ over VAR call
As United danced with embarrassment again, Bruno stepped up and delivered
Another Grimsby apology ... amid signs Mainoo may have to stay
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IT’S TOO HARD TO WATCH! Bruno rescues United... but Amorim can’t bear to look
Heimir in no hurry to enter FAI talks
Irish are up for Spain gain
IT’S TOUGH AT THE TOP
Poacher looking ahead to bright future with Leitrim
O’Brien blow as Moore out with broken leg
‘Someone’s home says a lot about who they are’
ON THE TOWN
Interiors: Seasonal new twists for your home
Maybe it’s my spidey sensibility but I’ll miss my eight-legged ‘Captain’
Farm to fork
Health: Are your toenails trying to alert you to something sinister? Plus Dr Ellie’s helpful advice
Cover story: Brendan Courtney on the powerful feelings of home
Puzzles & Jemima Cainer: Now with even more puzzles
Fashion: The most stylish new looks from Copenhagen
Beauty: Dry hair saviours that will leave you tressed to kill
Hot List: Get autumn-ready with these seasonal heroes
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I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING FOR ONE OF MAM’S CRAPPY DINNERS
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Tressed to kill... hero buys to quench those dry summer locks
Why your skincare routine could be ruining its barrier
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A SCANDI GUIDE TO STREET STYLE
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Top of the crops Marks & Spencer’s food collaboration with Irish farmers sees quality local and sustainable ingredients on offer to savvy cooks
FIVE-INGREDIENT FRAGRANT CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
CAJUN CHICKEN STROGANOFF
BAKED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA GNOCCHI
EASY YOGURT ICE LOLLIES RECIPE
Could your crusty yellow toenails be a sign of something more sinister... and when do you need to see the doctor?
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Could your crusty yellow toenails be a sign of something more sinister... and when do you need to see the doctor?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS?
THE REVOLTING HOAX ‘CURES’
Restless legs have ruined my life for 30 years. Can you help?
GUT SUPPLEMENTS CAN RELIEVE PAINFUL IBS
Don’t race to beat fat jab price rise
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
MY STORY: TOMI CHAMPION OF THE WORLD
MITCHELL AND WEBB ARE NOT HELPING
STRANDED ON HONEYMOON ISLAND
IOMÁNAÍOCHT HOLLYWOOD
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS
YOU WILL DIE IN PRISON
5 MOVIE highlights Nigths
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
NEVEN’S ULSTER FOOD TOUR
PICK OF THE WEEK
THE RUNAROUNDS TEEN DREAMS
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PARALLEL ME ALTERNATE LIVES
LOVE CON REVENGE SEEKING JUSTICE
MURDER IN CONCRETE
LILO & STITCH
LIVE-ACTION DISNEY REMAKE
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST TENSE THRILLER
WINTER SPRING SUMMER OR FALL SEASONAL ROMANCE
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Wedding day TERROR
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Betsy gives OK to Carla’s proposal
PSYCHIC HIC MICHELLE ELLE
The Traitors Ireland
I Fought The Law
Murder Case: Who Killed Kiesha?
The Inheritance
Around the World in 80 Gardens
An Idiot Abroad 2
The Wire
The Guest
Cyber Siege: From Russia To Redcar
My Story: Tomi Champion Of The World
Help! We Bought A Village
Our Welsh Chapel Dream
Elsbeth
I Am Martin Parr
The Great British Bake Off
Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
The Sunshine Murders: Buried Family Secrets
Grey’s Anatomy
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The Peter Sellers Story – Arena
Sam and Billie: Sister Act
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