What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Eva Osborne

Kneecap and Donald Trump's plans for Iran dominate the front pages of Irish newspapers on Thursday.

The Irish Times reports on the Central Bank saying changes to the State’s system of rent pressure zones (RPZs) will have a positive effect on supply but will be “painful” for renters.

A quarter of women surveyed will delay having children until they’ve reached certain financial or career goals. This jumps to 65 per cent of women aged between 18-24.

An Irish Examiner Ipsos B+A survey also found that just under half of mums would like to have more children. Younger mums and those from less affluent backgrounds were most keen to extend their families.

The Echo reports on Iarnród Éireann unveiling plans for eight new commuter train stations for the Cork metropolitan area.

Sky Ireland is warning up to 400,000 dodgy-box users of "consequences" if caught illegally streaming sport or films, the Irish Independent reports.

The paper also features a piece on Kneecap fans turning out in force in London on Wednesday as Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) was bailed after facing a terror charge over the display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig last year.

Kneecap's trip to court is also covered in the Irish Daily Star, which leads with the Guildford 4 lawyer defending the Irish rapper in court.

Murdered Annie McCarrick had a last meeting with the chief suspect in her death before ending the relationship, according to the Irish Daily Mirror.

The Irish Daily Mail says the world held its breath on Wednesday night as the Israel-Iran conflict edged towards a wider war, after Donald Trump threatened air strikes by the US.

The legal team acting for Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern has withdrawn from his case, The Herald reports.