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Bus set alight by masked protesters in Belfast as police dealing with ‘pockets of disorder’

It comes as a man arrested on suspicion of the Belfast knife attack was charged with attempted murder

<p>Jason Clancy, Barry Murphy, Colin Power, Kevin Keating, and Paul Walsh outside Buswells' Hotel in Dublin after a press conference about a report into their abuser Bill Kenneally. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA</p>

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Survivors of abuser Bill Kenneally criticise Government over how report was released

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SEC apologises for error in Leaving Cert biology, claims no AI used in developing paper

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

culture

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

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court and crime

Ex-Ireland rugby player Brendan Mullin accused of stealing perfume from Brown Thomas

Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination

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Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination

Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: 'We lay to rest one of the greatest hurlers and footballers of all time'

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Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: 'We lay to rest one of the greatest hurlers and footballers of all time'

My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

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My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

Mary Horgan reappointed as interim chief medical officer after 'unsuccessful' recruitment drive

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Mary Horgan reappointed as interim chief medical officer after 'unsuccessful' recruitment drive

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North Belfast stabbing

Gardaí 'keeping watching brief' for far-right violence following Belfast stabbing

Completely false information shared on social media platforms

Government urged to stop Ireland-Israel match but Coalition says it has 'no role' to act

Government urged to stop Ireland-Israel match but Coalition says it has 'no role' to act

AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked

AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

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Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals

Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals

Cork Schoolboys League resisted a late Waterford comeback as they battled out a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Munster derby.

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Jo Yapp taps into Andy Farrell’s knowledge ahead of maiden Lions Women tour

England Training Session - Palm Beach Gardens - Tuesday June 9th

Tuchel urges caution over Saka as England ramp up World Cup prep

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

'This is about levelling up': Clare proposal to give unseeded Munster SFC counties home comfort

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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

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

It's a cashless venue, and gigs finish by 10.30pm. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 summer concerts

Group Of Teenage Friends Jumping Into Swimming Pool

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

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

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

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

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

English Domestic Garden

Garden Q&A: What climbing plants work best on a wooden pergola?

'The main criteria would be plants that are pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance, with bonus points for some nice scent'

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

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

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

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

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

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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

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

A man in his 30s, believed to be from Sudan, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault involving a knife in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday night, 8th June, shortly after 10. 30pm.

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

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

farming

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Approximately 20,000 fish have been killed in a recent fish kill incident as a result of agricultural discharge into a river in Co Louth.

Farmer with Cattle in a Working Farm Yard

Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief

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

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

World

Spain Pope

Pope discusses depression and domestic violence at Spain youth rally

Pope Leo XIV has sought to encourage Spain’s young people to persevere in their faith, as he presided over an evening rally that was notable for its frank discussion of depression, domestic violence and “toxic” family relationships.

NASA Artemis Crew

Nasa unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

Trump

Donald Trump: US ‘must respond’ after Iran downed army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz

Spain Pope

Pope Leo wades into Spain’s culture wars over football and the Catalan language

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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

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

Perigus Energy – a new name built on decades of renewable experience

Perigus Energy – a new name built on decades of renewable experience

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