The Graham Dwyer murder trial: The prosecution will finish summing up its case to the jury later this morning. The architect from Kerrymount Close, Foxrock, in Dublin denies fatally stabbing childcare worker Elaine O'Hara at Killakee Mountain in August 2012. Once the prosecution finishes, Remy Farrell SC for the defence will address the jury.

Gardaí investigate discovery of body in Waterford: A post mortem is due to take place this morning on the body of a man found in the back garden of a house in Waterford city yesterday. The results of that examination will determine the course of the investigation. Gardaí say they are looking into all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the man, who is believed to be in his 40s or 50s.

The Battle of Gorse Hill: Solicitor Brian O’Donnell’s been told his appeal over a High Court trespass order granted against him over the Gorse Hill mansion in south Dublin must be finished today. Mr O’Donnell and his wife Mary Patricia claim they have a contractual right to live at the house in Killiney. Cian Ferriter SC for the Bank of Ireland, which is owed over 70 million euro by the O’Donnells, will give his side of the story from 2pm.

Sport: The third round of the Airtricity League season gets underway tonight with Dundalk hosting St Pat’s at Oriel Park at 7.45pm. Elsewhere, Drogheda travel west to take on Galway United, newcomers Cabinteely united host Shelbourne, UCD are at home to Athlone Town, Shamrock Rovers entertain Cork City in Tallaght and Finn Harps go south to the RSC to face Waterford United.

Eclipse: Thousands of people across Ireland will be hoping to catch a glimpse of the deepest solar eclipse since 1999 this morning. The moon will block at least 97 per cent of the sun and events are taking place across the country to allow people to get the best view through telescopes and special lenses. The eclipse will start at about 8.20am and hit its peak at about 9.20am.