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Teenager dies after suspected stabbing attack at Tusla residential facility in Dublin

A Garda investigation is under way after a teenager died and two others were injured at a Tusla-run residential unit in Donaghmede

<p>Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys speaking to students at the launch of the Tricolour Initiative at St Aidan's Comprehensive School in Cootehill, Co Cavan. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Heather Humphreys confirms she attended an event which is being investigated by gardaí

<p>St Colmans Fermoy’s Cormac Barry dives to secure possession during the Dr Harty Cup clash with Midleton CBS. Pic: Chani Anderson.</p>

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Dr Harty Cup: Late free salvages draw for St Colman's College Fermoy against Midleton CBS

Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

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Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

Tanaiste Simon Harris on Gaza

politics

Harris wins confidence motion amid accusations of ‘cheap cynical trick’

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economy

Ireland is more reliant on corporation tax than official data suggests

Caelan Doris 7/3/2025

rugby

Caelan Doris returns to captain Andy Farrell's Ireland, Joe McCarthy misses out

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outdoors

Anja Murray: Public land is the low-hanging fruit for nature restoration

Gardaí charge man and juvenile with murder of postman in Doneraile

court and crime

Third person charged with murder of Cork postman Barry Daly in Doneraile

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Sarah Harte: Our presidential contest illustrates just how far Irish women have come

Fergus Finlay: €2,500,000,000 on the dogs and the geegees? That's Ireland

S Terry Prone: Like others with dementia, Bruce Willis is being robbed of his dignity and privacy

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S Mick Clifford: Jury is still out on whether Ian Bailey murdered Sophie Toscan du Plantier

News

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Gardaí deny allegations that use of force at pro-Palestine protest violated 'human rights obligations'

Report by human rights groups claim gardaí used pepper spray and batons against protestors 'without justification'

'This is her last chance,' judge tells woman with 10 previous convictions for theft in Cork

'This is her last chance,' judge tells woman with 10 previous convictions for theft in Cork

Man accused of assaulting woman when he allegedly swung a stool in Cork City pub

Man accused of assaulting woman when he allegedly swung a stool in Cork City pub

'Suspect car' made U-turn close to where Kieran Quilligan's remains were found, Cork court told

'Suspect car' made U-turn close to where Kieran Quilligan's remains were found, Cork court told

Insight: Must Reads

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian’s journey to showbusiness has been anything but ordinary. He talks to Deirdre McArdle about how a challenging childhood inspired the joy and resilience at the centre of his first children’s book

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

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How to deal with AI: 'I still trust my gut, but do I trust it more than ChatGPT?'

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

sport

Heart Wood digs deep to make winning return at Punchestown

Heart Wood digs deep to make winning return at Punchestown

The 4-9 favourite forged ahead on the run-in to triumph by a length and three-quarters

Finn Azaz reacts after receiving a red card 14/10/2025

Finn Azaz: 'We just exchanged words, and then he’s just come in with a headbutt'

Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG snatch draw to frustrate St Joseph’s Tulla

Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG snatch draw to frustrate St Joseph’s Tulla

Watch: Midleton's Eoin Moloney keen to help in any way he can after Achilles rupture

Watch: Midleton's Eoin Moloney keen to help in any way he can after Achilles rupture

Lifestyle

Lionsgate Presents World Premiere Of "Ballerina" - Arrivals

Cork Film Festival programme unveiled as event marks 70 years

The programme of the 2025 Cork International Film Festival mixes old classics with some impressive contemporary offerings, and will have several celebrity guests visiting Leeside

10 highlights of Cork International Short Story Festival

10 highlights of Cork International Short Story Festival

Irish buff-tailed bumblebees are genetically distinct from their British counterparts

Irish buff-tailed bumblebees are genetically distinct from their British counterparts

Why the historic Women's Rugby World Cup final is etched in my mind forever

Why the historic Women's Rugby World Cup final is etched in my mind forever

Viewpoints

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

A small but radical transfer of responsibility might give the derelict property tax a real impact, but it's taking too long, write Jude Sherry and Frank O'Connor of #DerelictIreland

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David O'Mahony: History tells us betting on AI bubble is a bad idea

Heritage is about more than flags or old buildings

Heritage is about more than flags or old buildings

Irish presidential election

Constant stream of presidential debates beginning to feel like 'Groundhog Day'

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Argentina v South Africa - The Rugby Championship - Allianz Stadium

S Donal Lenihan: Once more, Boks doing some serious block building

The evolution of the Springbok attack under former All Black out-half Tony Brown has added a new dimension to Rassie Erasmus’s side.

Datavant hires 40 staff, ahead of its recruitment targets in Galway

S Datavant hires 40 staff, ahead of its recruitment targets in Galway

Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

S Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

Nenagh CBS and Ardscoil Ris - TUS Dr. Harty Cup Final

S Harty Cup: Nenagh must navigate difficult group stage

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World Cup qualifier podcast special: what needs to happen with two games to go

World Cup qualifier podcast special: what needs to happen with two games to go

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on Ireland's hard-fought win over 10-man Armenia and look forward to the final two games of the group.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

The Gaelic Football Show: behind the scenes at a special 'townie' club

S The Gaelic Football Show: behind the scenes at a special 'townie' club

Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

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Watch: World first as diver jumps from West Cork's Dursey Island cable car

Orlando Duque, 51, a world-famous cliff diver, said the 24m dive from the cable car was unlike anything he had ever faced before

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Watch: Trump says Gaza war is over as Hamas, Israel swap hostages and prisoners

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

farming

Mince and steaks from the butcher's store - English Market, Cork, Ireland

Irish beef dominates World Steak Challenge: companies win 68 medals, including 24 gold awards

Irish companies led the field at the World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam.

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Farmers say supermarkets' cutting milk prices is a PR campaign to lure shoppers

Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader

Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader

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Irish water quality continues to decline, reports EPA

Property

Pile of fallen leaves is collected with a rake on the lawn in the park. Seasonal gardening.

Garden Q&A: Should I clear up fallen leaves or let wildlife enjoy them?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Strong interest in Tralee service station guiding at €950k

Strong interest in Tralee service station guiding at €950k

Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals

Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals

Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project seeks to remove commercial units for five more apartments

Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project seeks to remove commercial units for five more apartments

World

France Politics

French prime minister Lecornu faces further attempts to topple his government

France could sink deeper into political crisis when the prime minister faces two attempts in Parliament to topple his fragile new government, which could leave President Emmanuel Macron with no palatable option other than calling snap legislative ...

Haiti National Palace

Doctors Without Borders closes care centre in Haiti capital because of violence

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Tensions rise as Israel says body released by Hamas was not that of a hostage

Afghanistan Pakistan

Pakistan says 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan

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