What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Kenneth Fox
Saturday's front pages focus on a range of stories from an Irish army chief warning about a Russian ‘shadow fleet' to over 5,000 children being homeless in the State.
The Irish Times reports that Ireland must focus more on national defence against external threats including espionage, covert Russian vessels and conventional military forces, the newly appointed head of the Defence Forces has said.
The Irish Examiner lead on the number of children who are homeless in Ireland rising to over 5,000 for the first time, on what is being described as a “dark” and “shameful” day for Ireland.
The Echo focuses on MEP Billy Kelleher setting his sights on being Fianna Fáil's nomination for the presidency.
Saturday's Mail pic.twitter.com/mk79TZSWi8
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) August 29, 2025
Today's front page of The Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/kruiPqwTtO
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) August 30, 2025
Morning readers, here's a look at your weekend Belfast Telegraph. And stay with us for all your breaking news.
On the front page:
🗞️ Co Down murder https://t.co/xqhoZ8AgGI
🗞️ Tracy Kelly interview https://t.co/blnqr7JEdO pic.twitter.com/KqbdrRsaKv— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) August 30, 2025