The response to a shooting in Dublin on Christmas Eve dominated the national newspaper front pages for St Stephen's Day.
The Irish Times and Irish Examiner both focus on increased armed Garda patrols in Dublin following the shooting in a restaurant in Blanchardstown.
The Irish Independent reports fears of 'revenge attacks' following the incident.
Here is the front of page of the Irish Independent on St Stephen's Day pic.twitter.com/4r24EZTiEV
Advertisement— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) December 26, 2023
It might be St Stephen's Day, but it's also Good Health day so be sure to pick up a copy of your always fantastic Irish Daily Mail today! pic.twitter.com/NtcOA53Edt
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) December 26, 2023
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Finally, both the Irish Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Star carry an image of the suspect, reporting he was stabbed '27 times after botched attack'.
In Britain, the front pages cover the healthcare system, the migrant crisis and royalty amid a range of stories.
The Guardian carries a warning of a “child health timebomb” as a report spells out the effects of the UK government shelving anti-obesity pledges.
GUARDIAN: Anti obesity U turn risks child health timebomb, report warns #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KwD7YtW6bh
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 25, 2023
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The Daily Telegraph focuses on a “hormone replacement therapy lottery” with NHS figures indicating women are three times more likely to be offered treatment in some parts of the country.
TELEGRAPH: NHS under fire for menopause drug lottery #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/a4j66eekxV
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 25, 2023
The Times leads on a Labour alternative to the Conservative Rwanda asylum plan which is due to be unveiled in the new year.
THE TIMES: Labour plots alternative to Rwanda asylum plan #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BwuWUa7hcC
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 25, 2023
The Sun concentrates on Sarah Ferguson, who was spotted on the royal Christmas church service walk for the first time in three decades.
On tomorrow’s front page: Sarah Ferguson seen on royal Christmas service walk for first time in 30 years as Prince Andrew faces new shame https://t.co/UUcaX0YlVv pic.twitter.com/bl8dGg8GpM
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 25, 2023
The Daily Mail, Daily Express and the Daily Mirror run with a Christmas message from Britain's King Charles III, focusing on his plea for peace as “tragic conflict” continues in the Middle East.
MAIL. King’s Christmas plea for peace #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ltwak8nQKg
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 25, 2023
Presenting #TomorrowsPapersToday from:#DailyExpress
King’s plea for peace on earth in the face of tragic conflict
For more newspapers visit: https://t.co/NNc1XQqHEw#buyanewspaper pic.twitter.com/DMa97hH7Gw— The Press Room #TomorrowsPapersToday (@channel_tsc) December 25, 2023
Tuesday's Front Page 📰
King of Peace 🕊
👑Charles' plea for world
Read more: https://t.co/PVFpsZMzTh#TomorrowsPaperToday pic.twitter.com/2z50pCF9O8— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 25, 2023
The Independent also places its focus on the Middle East and 100 people killed in Gaza in one night.
INDEPENDENT: Prisons inspector: Overcrowding is a ticking time bomb #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aVzjC4R1NK
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 25, 2023
The i dives into politics with its splash as the Tories face a fresh general election threat from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.
Tuesday's front page: Tories facing new general election threat from Farage's party#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest by @HugoGye https://t.co/7N8xUa8lGu pic.twitter.com/gb46br9LeO— i newspaper (@theipaper) December 25, 2023
And the Daily Star opts for a tale about “car scoffing rats” that may chew their way through a vehicle near you.
Invasion of the car scoffing rats 🐀 #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/y9ADl7j5o0 pic.twitter.com/nRm8CJ7c8b
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 25, 2023
