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<p>Abdullah Khan, aged 24, has pleaded guilty to terrorism offences, assault, and arson.</p>

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Ireland faces evolving terror threats including Islamist and far-right risks, report finds

Oversight judge warns of evolving terror risks and calls for modernised surveillance laws with stronger safeguards for civil liberties

<p>The former Fine Gael leader has hit headlines by suggesting that rural workers are being 'subsidised' by urban workers. File picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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Leo Varadkar previously warned against 'creating an artificial divide' between rural and urban Ireland

<p>The full public ballot for fans from the rest of the world is set to open from Wednesday, June 3. Picture: Eamon Ward.</p>

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Irish residents get early access to limited Ryder Cup 2027 tickets from Friday

Presenter Laura Fox marries longtime love in intimate Dublin ceremony

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Presenter Laura Fox marries longtime love in intimate Dublin ceremony

Cork principal denies being drunk in school and says 'social media trolls' targeted him

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Cork principal denies being drunk in school and says 'social media trolls' targeted him

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Ask a solicitor: The difference between a will and enduring power of attorney

Darragh McCarthy looks to the sideline 19/4/2026

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Hurling observations: Tipp v Cork endgame shows thin line between risk and reward

'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

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'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

Ryanair to close airport check-in and bag-drop 20 minutes earlier

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Ryanair to close airport check-in and bag-drop 20 minutes earlier

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High property prices and rents squeezing middle-income earners out of Kinsale, says councillor

High property prices and rents squeezing middle-income earners out of Kinsale, says councillor

Cork County Council heard rents in the seaside town were at 'South Dublin levels' and were out of reach of all but the most affluent

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin

Majority believe Government not doing enough to cut reliance on fossil fuels

Pioneering knee surgery

One in three hip and knee replacement patients had obesity, audit finds

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'Significant gaps' in free contraception scheme

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Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

John Kiely issues rallying call to Limerick supporters ahead of Cork clash

Limerick head into Sunday's Munster SHC clash against Cork with just one player unavailable through injury

Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

S Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

Super Bowl LX - New England Patriots Media Availability & Practice

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had 'difficult conversations' after publication of photos with NFL reporter

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Low expectations with Cork on horizon, but Déise football light beginning to shine

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Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

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From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

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Sarah Harte: Religion and free speech are often uneasy bedfellows

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Terry Prone: Victims of trolling should follow Dolly Parton’s lead and rise above it

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In Pictures: Enda Walsh and Mick Flannery attend launch of Everyman Theatre's new season

In Pictures: Enda Walsh and Mick Flannery attend launch of Everyman Theatre's new season

A revival of Disco Pigs leads a strong drama strand on the new programme at the Everyman in Cork

Cork favourites to star alongside Matt Blaker and Carrie Mullane in Sound of Music production

Cork favourites to star alongside Matt Blaker and Carrie Mullane in Sound of Music production

Let your accessories set the mood of your wardrobe refresh

Let your accessories set the mood of your wardrobe refresh

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It's Earth Day — meet the Irish activists leading a revolution

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Contraception is free, but it's not reaching everyone who needs it

Migrant, Traveller, and disabled women, along with older women and members of the LGBT+ community, face significant barriers accessing the scheme, new research shows

Seán Kelly: Viktor Orbán's loss is the EU's opportunity for a bold move on foreign policy

Seán Kelly: Viktor Orbán's loss is the EU's opportunity for a bold move on foreign policy

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TP O'Mahony: Link between religion and politics in the US is unique in the West

Online abuse of politicians is a profitable business

Online abuse of politicians is a profitable business

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Australia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

S John Fallon: Grand home stages central to women’s legacy

Uphill task for incoming Cork City’s women’s boss, FAI Chairman’s governance drive and Shels lose Academy guru Barron to Abbotstown.

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S Donal Lenihan: Munster can't seem to navigate their way out of the storm

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S Maurice Brosnan: The contradictions and the conviction of Rory McIlroy

The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

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The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

Donal O’Keeffe has all the details on today’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

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Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

The sculpture named 'Chornobyl Mother' by Sandra Bell was installed at the Atlantic Pond, Marina Park.

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

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26a East Cork farm with benefits guiding almost €31k/acre

26a East Cork farm with benefits guiding almost €31k/acre

Holding includes a well-maintained three-bedroom bungalow, several outbuildings and a derelict farmhouse

Laois to host landmark Farming for Nature Festival in summer

Laois to host landmark Farming for Nature Festival in summer

UCD-developed parasite detection tool now used in 850 labs worldwide

UCD-developed parasite detection tool now used in 850 labs worldwide

Prime Wexford lands achieve over €27k/acre at auction

Prime Wexford lands achieve over €27k/acre at auction

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€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

No 7 comes with off-street parking and many of the house contents are included in the sale.

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

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Home of the Year: See all 10 finalists in the running for the title

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The best nesting tables for both design purists and dupe-hunters

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Ukraine wants Zelensky-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Ukraine is pushing for face-to-face talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kyiv’s top diplomat said, presenting a potential summit as a way of injecting new momentum into US-led efforts to end Russia’s more ...

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Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident

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