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More than 300,000 public sector workers strike as union sees 'pathway to talks'

Follow our live updates as a nationwide public service strike impacts schools, hospitals, local authorities and government services across Ireland

<p>Callum English, who died alongside his parents Philip and Kim English and brother Jayden following an arson attack on their home in Waterford. Picture credit: Johnville FC</p>

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Gardaí raid homes as tributes paid to Waterford family members killed in firebomb attack

<p>The then justice minister, Helen McEntee, insisted she had always followed whistleblower legislation. File picture: Colin Keegan</p>

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Department leaked Garda whistleblower's identity two weeks after data breach with another

Orla & Rob

people

My Wedding Day with Orla Hennelly: GAA weddings tend to be in the winter

HSE official 'horrified' that council has never carried out air pollution monitoring in gridlocked Cork town

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HSE official 'horrified' that council has never carried out air pollution monitoring in gridlocked Cork town

Enoch Burke court case

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Ammi Burke's behaviour 'truly appalling', Labour Court told

Kerry v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Final

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Donegal's Finnbarr Roarty signs AFL contract with Collingwood

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'Old Head of Kinsale is not overrated': Bill Murray tees off for Irish TV series

William Chapman death

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Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park named

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Cork traffic and weather: Rain due for the evening with highs of 14C to 16C

Cork traffic and weather: Rain due for the evening with highs of 14C to 16C

There will be disruptions to Met Éireann's website on Wednesday due to industrial action

Barack Obama receives Honorary Degree from Queen's University Belfast

Obama tells Belfast crowd ‘we can do better than we’re doing right now’

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford murders: Gardaí probe suspected drugs link to fire that claimed four lives

Fianna Fail motion to establish constitutional right to housing

Oireachtas committee members 'sought to water down report on artificial intelligence'

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Poland v Belgium - FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Play-offs Round 1: Second Leg

How dangerous is the Barcelona striker who could shoot down Ireland's World Cup dream?

Poland attacker Ewa Pajor proved the matchwinner in their playoff victory over Belgium

'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

S Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

Fulham v Manchester United - Premier League - Craven Cottage

Lisandro Martinez hits out at Manchester United hierarchy following defeat, defends Michael Carrick

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A nationwide public sector strike begins on Wednesday — here's what you need to know

Unions estimate that there will be between 300,000 and 400,000 public servants on strike on Wednesday as part of a row with the government over pay negotiations amid the cost-of-living crisis

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Unrecognizable health visitor and a senior woman during home visit.

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

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Sarah Harte: If we don't stand up and use our cúpla focal, the Irish language will not survive

S Fergus Finlay: Government’s failure to lead is to blame for public sector strikes

S Terry Prone: Simple truth is that we all just want to decide things for ourselves — even mice

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

Lifestyle

My Life with hot air balloon pilot Mark O’Neill: I got my flying licence shortly after my driving licence

My Life with hot air balloon pilot Mark O’Neill: I got my flying licence shortly after my driving licence

Third-generation balloonist Mark O'Neill reflects on his fondest memories from the sky

Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery

Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery

Ciara Mageean with her gold medal 10/6/2024

First look: Ciara Mageean marries partner in intimate Belfast ceremony

My Childhood with Traitors Ireland star Carla Geary: 'I vomited on my newborn brother in the hospital'

My Childhood with Traitors Ireland star Carla Geary: 'I vomited on my newborn brother in the hospital'

Viewpoints

Deepfake concerns

The Danish approach to copyright and deepfakes: Is this a model for the EU?

The proposal offers Europe a valuable starting point because it places a simple principle at the centre of the debate: people should not lose meaningful control over their identities and creations merely because technology makes impersonation cheap and convincing

Mother and her son and daughter do laundry together

A tenner for your troubles — mothers get the short straw yet again in the budget

Scottish data centres

Environment a major blind spot in the AI Summit agenda

CAO first round of offers

Paul Hosford: Strikes a test of Government's ability to balance fiscal responsibility with workforce expectations

Property

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night

Permission granted for North Cork Padel court developments

Go ahead for new courts in Mallow and Fermoy

Three homes from €245k

Three homes from €245k

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

Road improvements set to boost €410k Lehenaghmore property's appeal

Road improvements set to boost €410k Lehenaghmore property's appeal

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FAI headquarters

S John Fallon: Safeguarding fiasco puts FAI in dock again

Meanwhile Cathal O’Sullivan gets his Preston career up and running and Cork is set for more international football

Hurricanes and All Blacks Re-Signing Announcement

S Donal Lenihan: Munster's new CEO arrives Friday. His in-tray is already full

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Cork semis review and Kerry comes to life

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Cork semis review and Kerry comes to life

My Job: Telling business owners the hard truths about their finances

S My Job: Telling business owners the hard truths about their finances

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

Teacher Ciara Reilly’s daughter Doireann has special needs. Ciara and her husband Gav have spoken out about the lack of services available for Doireann. Despite what Ciara describes as their privileged situation, Doireann has access to no public therapies.

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

farming

A Place in the Ring: Some of the women behind the National Dairy Show

A Place in the Ring: Some of the women behind the National Dairy Show

With the ever-growing female presence in agriculture, the Irish Examiner caught up with some of the women who share a passion for Holsteins and agriculture at the National Dairy Show

Mart reports from Kanturk, Kilmallock, Ennis, Dowra and Balla

Mart reports from Kanturk, Kilmallock, Ennis, Dowra and Balla

On a Strike sign in red and white poster

Farm supports payments delayed by nine days due to strike

21ac and 32ac land parcels fetch €60k/ac and €40k/ac at auctions in Kildare

21ac and 32ac land parcels fetch €60k/ac and €40k/ac at auctions in Kildare

World

Russell Brand was ‘ruthless sexual predator’, rape and sexual assault trial told

Brand is on trial accused of attacking six women in incidents between 1999 and 2009, as his showbiz career was flourishing

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

EU tech chief refuses question on US livestreamed execution plan

Vatican Pope Surgery

Pope Leo spent ‘tranquil night’ in hospital after cancer surgery, Vatican says

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Pope Leo has lung cancer and had part of one lung removed

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Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

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