"Hello from the other side" - Ivan Yates is fascinated about Adele's ability to build bridges between warring parties.
According to a survey conducted by whatsyourprice.com, 64% of women were so inspired by singer's new song that they contacted an ex to make amends. Shane Coleman says that is a function of new and easy methods of communication.
On the front pages, The Irish Independent leads with: "Former minister accused of child sex abuse".
Rugby legend Tony Ward's book was launched last night - all the papers have pictures of that.
The Irish Times: "Inquiry into IBRC will take years says judge" - that warning coming from Commission Chairman Justice Brian Cregan that the inquiry could take up to eight years.
In the same paper: "Cameron's EU demands get positive response from Dublin" on Brexit.
The Examiner reviews housing measures announced by the government yesterday.
"Agency staff row may delay opening of ward designed to ease overcrowding" at Cork University hospital, again in The Examiner.
Irish Sun and The Irish Daily Star both leading with the story of Margot Seery's murder. Her killer's apology covered in those publications.
"I'm sorry for the suffering I have caused. I hope my life sentence is a comfort for the family".
The Sun goes with: "Margot organ mystery, murder victim's missing organs may have been sold for medical research or put in the wrong body, by mistake".
The Irish Daily Mirror and The Irish Daily Mail both leading with the government's housing programme announced yesterday and the impact of it.
"Don't evict us for Christmas" in The Mirror.
"Scandal of rent soaring over 50%, landlords say they are being panicked into hiking their rents" in the Mail.
The line up for I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is covered in The Irish Daily Mirror.
Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, Georgie Porter, Chris Eubank, dragon Duncan Bannatyne -but missing from the list is Louis Walsh who was reportedly considering an appearance.
The Telegraph covers a row between French and Iranian diplomats over an upcoming banquet.
The Iranians wanted the evening event to be alcohol free, but the French refused. They did offer to host a breakfast instead, at which there would be no alcohol, but the Iranians turned that invitation.
The Examiner has a story that Cork City Council wants to install audio devices to warn dog owners that they must clean up if their dog fouls. The devices, in the marina, will issue a "Don't forget to clean up after your dog" blast.
Irish Daily Mail reporting that socialising is back on the menu for Irish people marking a year on year increase of 15% in spending in bars and restaurants. Ivan Yates paid tribute to a racing great Pat Eddery, who died yesterday at the age of 63.
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