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<p>Craig Casey sealed victory for Munster over Racing 92 and paid tribute to Anthony Foley by holding up eight fingers, a reference to the position played by the province's former captain and head coach. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile</p>

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Munster honour Anthony Foley with five-try Champions Cup victory over Racing

On a night of tributes to Anthony Foley, Munster opened their Champions Cup campaign with victory in Cork

<p>A man (left) arriving for a special sitting at Clonmel District Court. Picture: Jonathan McCambridge/PA</p>

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Man and woman appear in court on charges related to fatal Waterford arson attack

<p>Oireachtas staff staging a strike outside Leinster House in Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday October 14, 2026.</p>

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Formal talks on public sector pay dispute to begin at WRC on Monday

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple get the intimate family wedding of their dreams

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Wedding of the Week: Cork couple get the intimate family wedding of their dreams

Extremely rare and critically endangered giant mussel discovered off Co Kerry coast

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Extremely rare and critically endangered giant mussel discovered off Co Kerry coast

Fairways to heaven? Well Road home brings golf and water views for €925,000

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Fairways to heaven? Well Road home brings golf and water views for €925,000

Munster v Racing 92 - Investec Champions Cup Round 1

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As it happened: Five-try Munster beat Racing on emotional night in Cork

Irish Budget 2027

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‘The shackles came off’: Inside Ammi Burke’s troubled relationship with Arthur Cox

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Early Zionist Settlers Settle The Holy Land

What is Zionism? The history behind the political movement and its meaning today

From its 19th-century origins to Israel’s creation and the occupation of Palestinian territory, Zionism carries competing visions of national identity and self-determination

Waterford City house fire deaths

Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attack

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh welcomes first child after IVF journey

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh welcomes first child after IVF journey

Rotunda Hospital row

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Munster v Racing 92 - Investec Champions Cup Round 1

Craig Casey says Munster victory over Racing was 'for Axel'

10 years on from his death, Munster paid tribute to former captain and head coach Anthony Foley. 'It felt like a one-off game,' said Craig Caesy. 'It didn't feel like we were going into the first round, it felt a lot more special than that, a lot more meaningful'

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Champions and Challenge Cup round-up: Six-try Ulster ease past Zebre, La Rochelle beat Lions after tribute to Hyron Andrews

Ciarán Frawley scores his second try 17/10/2026

Ciarán Frawley inspires Connacht to stunning Champions Cup win over Saracens

Kanturk v St Finbarrs - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Seánie McGrath: Glen-Barrs rivalry runs deep — Sunday’s Cork county final promises another chapter

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10 of the best Christmas hotel breaks in Ireland this holiday season

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Viewpoints

Trump Threatens DC Takeover If Janeese Lewis George Wins Primary

Why the Republicans' voter fraud messaging may backfire

Setting expectations of a disappointing or untrustworthy result will reduce motivation for people to go out and vote

Wimbledon 2026 - Day Twelve - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

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Closing pubs and clubs early just moves the party elsewhere and removes the safety net

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€495k Clonakilty home is an A-rated West Cork renovation success story

€495k Clonakilty home is an A-rated West Cork renovation success story

Daffodil House's transformation to a modern coastal home is impressive — especially when you see the 'before' pictures below

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€385k Whitegate home is fully blemish free following full facelift

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S Tomás Mulcahy on his Glen versus Barrs memories and what makes the rivalry so special

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Farmer and Financial Advisor

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