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<p>Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers, a co-educational school in the northside of Cork City, made headlines in April when parents briefly removed about 100 students due to concerns described as 'health and safety'. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Leadership of controversy-hit Cork City school needs 'significant improvement', report finds

Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers, a co-educational school in the northside of Cork City, made headlines in April when parents briefly removed about 100 students due to concerns described as 'health and safety'

<p>Irish cocaine use among young people twice the EU average, report finds.</p>

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Cocaine use among young people in Ireland twice EU average, report finds

<p>A police cordon at the scene of a stabbing outside apartments in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast. Picture: Liam McBurneyk/PA Wire</p>

court and crime

PSNI declares critical incident after knife attack in Belfast leaves victim seriously injured

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

parenting

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

gaa

Tommy O’Connell ruled out of Cork's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final with Offaly

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

development and construction

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

gaa-columnists

Kieran Shannon: Cork need to trust bench and don blinkers

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, cash-only, etc

culture

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, cash-only, etc

'I specifically remember cheese sandwiches': Roy Keane has 'no regrets' as Saipan changed Ireland standards

soccer

'I specifically remember cheese sandwiches': Roy Keane has 'no regrets' as Saipan changed Ireland standards

News

Objections emerge to plans for new pedestrian and cycle route in Cobh

Objections emerge to plans for new pedestrian and cycle route in Cobh

Critics say using the popular Five Foot Way could create safety concerns for pedestrians and older users.

Defence Forces Tribunal seeks documents relating to death of army apprentice

Defence Forces Tribunal seeks documents relating to death of army apprentice

Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’

Bill Kenneally inquiry finds garda investigation was ‘unprofessional, rushed and inappropriate’

Nurse awarded €1,740 after dismissal for falling asleep while caring for child

Nurse awarded €1,740 after dismissal for falling asleep while caring for child

sport

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Iran says World Cup ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament

Iran play their first two Group G games in Los Angeles, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26

James Lowe celebrates after the match 6/6/2026

James Lowe Leinster exit confirmed: 'not everyone gets their fairytale ending'

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork v Offaly, Clare v Dublin hurling quarter-final tickets go on general sale

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Luke Donald and Tyrrell Hatton among stars added to Irish Open roster

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Insight: Must Reads

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

The pursuit of Sean McGovern — a key figure in the Kinahan cartel — spanned countries. Utilising technology as part of a years-long investigation, his landmark extradition and conviction stemmed from a feud-driven killing that shocked the country

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Special report: Faces of homelessness have been changing over the last decade

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

Elaine Loughlin: As the Healy-Rae dynasty implodes, a more positive kind of politics may be on the rise

Elaine Loughlin: As the Healy-Rae dynasty implodes, a more positive kind of politics may be on the rise

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

S Terry Prone: Despite the differences, Joan Collins was born to play Wallis Simpson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

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Colin Sheridan: Here's how I cheated the system when I sat my Leaving Cert

Lifestyle

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Yes to a starter, but be wary of specials: How to order the perfect meal in a restaurant

Restaurant dining is a terrific and expensive treat, so how can you be sure to get the best from every menu? Experts give their 13 best bits of advice to Sarah Phillips, from looking for the strangest dish to going easy on the booze

Sports fans watching a match at bar

Cast your vote: Where is the best pub or beer garden to watch a match?

Group Of Teenage Friends Jumping Into Swimming Pool

Leaving Cert holiday: How parents can prepare teenagers for their first solo getaway

Family at home

Colman Noctor: A teen’s ability to adapt is more important than having a fully formed life plan

Viewpoints

The health tracker backlash is here, so ditch the data and set yourself free

The health tracker backlash is here, so ditch the data and set yourself free

A rebellion is rising against the dull, highly optimised lives big tech wants for us. It’s not a second too soon

Waymo rider-only robotaxi test ride in San Francisco

Jillian Godsil: The future of AI is already here in San Francisco

First contact with extraterrestrials: How the new rules differ from science fiction

First contact with extraterrestrials: How the new rules differ from science fiction

Republic of Ireland v Qatar - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium

Sinéad Gibney: The FAI is hiding behind FIFA on Israel game

Property

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Welcoming the O'Flynn Group's masterplan of 1,090 new homes in Dunkettle, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland 'needs housing schemes of scale'

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Inside the igloo-style cabins popping up everywhere from Tallinn to Tralee

Inside the igloo-style cabins popping up everywhere from Tallinn to Tralee

Central vacuum series

Inspect a gadget – which high-tech household additions are worth the spend and which aren’t?

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The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse look ahead to the weekend action and react to the Tailteann Cup draw.

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S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: That Limerick flag plant will come up in Cork discussions. That's for sure

Win two tickets to see Zach Bryan, plus an overnight B&B stay at the luxury five-star Fota Island Resort Hotel

S Win two tickets to see Zach Bryan, plus an overnight B&B stay at the luxury five-star Fota Island Resort Hotel

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Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

World Cup podcast special: Ireland WNT v France preview

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon in Grenoble preview a massive night for Irish football as Carla Ward's side look to clinch automatic World Cup qualification.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

Watch Now

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fans from both counties reflected on the Treaty's victory on Leeside on Sunday afternoon.

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

farming

Bricklayer laying another brick in the wall on construction site for sturdy wall

Building on a gifted site? Here are the key legal and tax rules

Building on a gifted site? There are several key legal and tax considerations you need to know about.

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

Irish adults want a healthy, balanced diet, but convenience still influences choice, survey finds

Irish adults want a healthy, balanced diet, but convenience still influences choice, survey finds

Strategies to ensure competitiveness in Irish agriculture needed, farming body says

Strategies to ensure competitiveness in Irish agriculture needed, farming body says

World

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French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody over allegations by at least 13 women of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, the prosecutor’s office in Nanterre said on Tuesday.

Death toll from Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 100

Death toll from Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 100

Iran War

Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now

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Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

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Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

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Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

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