Paper's lead with the new flight restrictions which could cause mayhem for families who are trying to re-unite over the festive period. From Friday, those who arrive into Ireland must provide a negative covid test.

In breaking news this morning legislation is to be brought to the Dail to extend the Government's emergency powers in relation to Covid-19.This will allow them to introduce laws on things such as masks, lockdowns and covid certificates.

Tony Holohan has urged parents to abide by the new rules for children as masks become madatory in schools. From today pupils from third class and above are required to wear a mask with exemptions for those who can provide a letter from their GP,

However, GP's have criticised the Ministed for Education, Norma Foley, indicatiing that requiring a letter for a child to have an exemption from wearing a mask in school is 'nonsense'

In reserch conducted by the Irish Independent Jeffrey Epstein's private jet named 'Lolita Express' made several Irish stops over decade.

The Irish division of AirBnB made a $3.05bn (€2.68bn) loss for 2020, according to accounts that were signed off last week.

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Yesterday Ireland had perhaps their most impressive football victory ever in a World Cup qualifier. The women's team faced a Georgia side in Tallaght where they scored an incredible 11 goals. They are now on track to finish second place in their group and are on track to qualify for the World Cup. You can watch all 11 goals scored by them below: