The early results from the local and European elections and the weekend's sporting highlights take centre stage on the front pages of Monday's national newspapers.
The Irish Times leads with speculation over an autumn general election after a 'strong showing' for the Coalition parties.
The Irish Examiner carries a similar lead, with the headline: 'Harris urged to call early election', while The Echo reports many seats are yet to be filled in Cork city and county as counting continues.
The paper gives its lead image to Limerick's win over Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Final on Sunday, showing Mike Casey after the Treaty county picked up their sixth consecutive provincial title.
The Irish Independent reads: 'Harris resists push for general election', alongside an image of an ecstatic Ciara Mageean, who claimed gold in the 1500m event at the European Athletics Championships in Rome on Sunday.
Good morning, here's the front page of today's Irish Independent pic.twitter.com/3fmU75laBJ
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) June 10, 2024
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The Irish Daily Mail reports Sinn Féin has an 'agonising 72-hour wait' before the party can examine how they move forward from a poor showing at the polls.
Finally, both the Irish Daily Star and Irish Daily Mirror report on the investigation into the death of a man in Finglas.
In Britain, the death of TV presenter Michael Mosley features prominently on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.
The Daily Express, Daily Mail,Daily Mirror and Metro report that Mosely was “agonisingly” close to safety when he collapsed after falling down a rocky slope on a Greek island.
Monday’s Daily EXPRESS: “Heartbroken Wife Of TV Doctor: He So Nearly Made It” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0VhGQs2fDS
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
Monday’s Daily MAIL: “My brilliant husband Michael so very nearly made it” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/UfTtCZWfjP
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
Monday’s MIRROR: “He So Very Nearly Made It” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BEUiMZG1te
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
Monday’s METRO: “Heartbreak As TV Doc’s Body Found” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vDpZpOZoFE
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
Moving to politics, The Times covers Suella Braverman’s message to her fellow Tories: Embrace Nigel Farage.
Monday’s TIMES: “Tories must embrace Farage, says Braverman” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ByeaXnVIZT
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
The i reports that Sir Keir Starmer has yet to convince voters that the Labour Party has the answers to challenges facing the UK.
Monday’s i - “Labour yet to convince voters on key policy areas, poll shows” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/HzDMk1s5ru
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
The Financial Times splashes on Labour dropping a major proposal on pensions in an effort to de-risk its election campaign.
Monday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Labour throws out proposal to bring back lifetime cap on tax-free pensions” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/p7PrFO24AT
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
The Independent reports on the intervention of former deputy prime minister Lord Michael Heseltine, who has issued a rallying cry to the Conservatives, warning that the party is “fighting for its life”.
Looking abroad, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian report on France’s right-wing surge, which has strong-armed Emmanuel Macron into a snap election.
Monday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Macron trounced in Right-wing EU surge” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KHHNPaO6Tn
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
Monday’s GUARDIAN: “Macron calls snap election after surge of far right” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EVA8qVIsif
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
And the Daily Star leads on a psychic vegetable that is tipping England to win the Euros.
Monday’s Daily STAR: “Mystic Veg: Bet ENGLAND To Win” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tEPCSRYyIf
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) June 9, 2024
