What the papers say: Monday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Monday's Front Pages
All the top stories from the day's national newspapers.
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A win for Cork over All-Ireland champions Limerick gives many of Monday's national papers their lead images, accompanied by a mix of news stories.

The Irish Times looks to France, where a left-wing coalition has seen-off the far-right National Party in the country's second round of voting.

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The Irish Examiner reads: 'Shortage of beds for at-risk kids', reporting on the findings of the latest Child Law Project report.

Meanwhile, The Echo leads with news of 200 new jobs for Cork, as Motorola plan to establish a new research and development centre in the city.

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And the Irish Independent focusses on asking prices for homes, which have 'shot up at its fastest rate for almost two years'.

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The Irish Daily Mail reports gardaí are conducting undercover checks on trains and buses, aimed at clamping down on illegal immigration.

Finally, the Irish Daily Star reports on ongoing investigations into a gandland-related death in Dublin, and the Irish Daily Mirror leads with an alleged threat made to Defence Forces member Cathal Crotty after he was found guilty of a violent assault on a young woman.

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In Britain, Labour’s opening moves after forming the new government take centre stage on the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

The Daily Mirror focuses on UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying her first speech will vow to deliver an economy that makes “every Brit better off”.

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The Chancellor’s speech also features on the front of the Daily Mail, which says she will set out a plan which will “declare war on Britain’s planning system”.

The Daily Telegraph focuses on the same ground, saying the overhaul to planning rules will see the return of housing targets.

The Times says the “new dash for growth” will see homes built on green belt land.

The i turns its attention to Europe as it says Labour is facing a clash with the EU over easier migration for young people.

The Daily Express launches its own manifesto with a list of challenges for the new Government.

Election results in France occupy The Independent and The Guardian, which reports on a “surprise surges” for the left which derailed the expected victory for the right.

The Financial Times also looks to France, saying a left alliance is on track to halt the rise of Marie Le Pen’s National Rally party.

“A hero’s send-off” is the headline on the front of the Metro as it concentrates on the funeral of rugby league star and motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow.

And the Daily Star warns about the impact of having too much beer in the summer sun.

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