Most remaining faults which have led to power outages across the country have an estimated repair time of 7pm on Sunday evening.

Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested as part of an investigation into a string of burglaries across the country.

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

There are reports of fallen trees and debris on many roads

Extremely strong and gusty northwest winds are expected with potential impatcs including fallen trees and damaged to power lines.

According to the tender documentation, the estimated €100,000 course will comprise of a two-day programme at RTÉ’s Donnybrook HQ for up to 10 cohorts of between 15 to 20 participants.

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.

The new owners of the hotel, Keywell DAC have given notice that it is to lodge plans for the major revamp and extension of the Clarence Hotel with the City Council.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

It was alleged that a safety harness around the child inside the zorb ball had failed

David Carroll (48), of Dorset Lane, Dublin 2, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft at St Francis Xavier Church on Gardiner Street

It happened on the M50 near Finglas when two gardaí, a man and a woman, responded to a single car crash.

The jury of five women and seven men took five hours to reach their unanimous verdict

The Green Party went from 12 TDs to only one in the recent general election.

Dmitrus Aleinkovs (31) was convicted at the Central Criminal Court of one count of rape in June 2016

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, with a combined 86 seats, are just short of the 88 required for a majority.

Met Éireann has issued a series of red warnings for some coastal counties

Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney, 55, as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the Sonas retirement home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, shortly before 8pm on April 29th, 2024.

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Professor Brian Lenehan will be returning to his position until his contract ends next June. Photo: Collins