What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Ellen O'Donoghue

A variety of stories feature on Irish front pages on Saturday morning.

The Irish Times lead with the Civil Service seeking backup for the EU presidency.

The Irish Examiner lead with women being tracked by their ex-partners.

The Irish Independent lead with the costs of claims to repair homes damaged in bad weather trebling.

The Belfast Telegraph lead with an east Belfast mural featuring two UVF gunmen being removed as part of loyalist transitioning.

The Herald lead with a garda being knocked down and injured by a man driving a high-powered electric dirt bike.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with the US ambassador to Ireland being on a mission to bring Pope Leo to Ireland.

The Irish Daily Mirror lead with the number of homeless adults in the last decade being able to fill the Aviva Stadium.

The Irish Daily Star lead with a statue of St Patrick holding a pint in Temple Bar lasting a day.