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GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news you need to know as you start the day.

Buy now, pay later

1. Socks can now be purchased using buy now, pay later services in stores and online shops in Ireland. But is this a good thing?

Raids

2. Gardaí seized firearms and improvised explosive devices during raids in Dundalk on Friday. A woman in her 30s was arrested. 

US-Canada trade war

3. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States, after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade in a deepening rift between the longtime allies.

Readers’ baptism stories

4. On the back of research showing a decline in baptisms over the past decade, we wanted to hear from our readers about their experiences of making the choice for their children.

Interview

5. As Shane Coleman steps into the presenter seat for The Tonight Show full-time, the Dundalk man has hit out at the abuse and aggression shown towards politicians.

The dogs 

6. The government continues to prop up the seemingly dying greyhound racing industry, writes Paul O’Donoghue.

Crime and punishment 

7. Parents can be reprimanded for their child’s crimes under Irish law, but is it the right way to go?

Internet diaries 

8. Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.

Brazilian woman’s death

9. The death of a Brazilian woman at an apartment in Limerick City on Friday has sparked a murder investigation today.