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1. More than 50 firefighters battle ‘devastating’ wildfires in the Mourne Mountains

   People were advised to stay away from the Co Down beauty spot as the blazes continued into Sunday

2. Woman (80s) dies after car struck wall in south Dublin shopping centre car park

   The driver, a man also aged in his 80s, has been taken to hospital

3. Met Éireann confirm sunny weather to continue over coming days after warmest weekend of the year

   Friday had highest temperatures so far this year, with 21.3 degrees recorded in Co Mayo, though widespread rain expected on Thursday

4. Dolphin stranded on Dublin beach dies despite rescue attempt

   Animal had been relocated to deeper waters near Sandycove but died a short time later

5. Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘courage and resilience’ of Chernobyl survivors on anniversary

   Continuing war in Ukraine a reminder that struggle for safety is far from over, Micheál Martin says in Cork

6. Man arrested after woman (65) dies following assault in Co Galway

   Incident took place at residential property in Ballybrit on Friday night

7. Teenage motorcyclist dies in Co Donegal crash

   Gardaí appeal for information on collision on Saturday afternoon

8. Two babies evacuated by officers when car exploded outside Northern Ireland police station

   Homes in the area, on the outskirts of Belfast, have been evacuated

9. Woman claims ex-partner is ‘using’ daughter to ‘get at, or get back with’ his boyfriend

   Daughter made allegations against woman’s new partner, family court told

10. Is Leitrim a figment of the imagination? Leo Varadkar once thought so

    Plus: The youthful protester pope, and a hiccup in a case against John Magnier