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LIVE: Gardaí secure entry to Cork refinery; fuel protesters refused access to meeting; DPD suspends deliveries

Mounting fuel shortages, transport disruption and emergency service concerns intensify as Government prepares for key talks with industry groups

<p>Tánaiste Simon Harris, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State Sean Canney arrive to speak to the media in The Courtyard at Government Buildings, Dublin ahead of a leaders' meeting on fuel prices. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

politics

Taoiseach: 'Unelected and self-appointed people can't determine who gets oil in this country'

<p>A CGI configuration of the Mahon Point extension proposal. Picture: Visual Lab Ireland. </p>

development and construction

Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'

We grieved the life we thought our daughter would lead after cystic fibrosis diagnosis

health and wellbeing

We grieved the life we thought our daughter would lead after cystic fibrosis diagnosis

Woman dies in Cork City house fire as investigation begins

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Woman dies in Cork City house fire as investigation begins

Mr Price and SuperValu stores among retailers fined by competition watchdog

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Mr Price and SuperValu stores among retailers fined by competition watchdog

All Cork GAA weekend juvenile fixtures postponed due to fuel crisis

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All Cork GAA weekend juvenile fixtures postponed due to fuel crisis

The best high-budget places to eat in Ireland that are worth treating yourself to

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The best high-budget places to eat in Ireland that are worth treating yourself to

Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

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Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

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Cork's emergency services concerned but 'not panicking' about fuel supplies as protests continue

Cork's emergency services concerned but 'not panicking' about fuel supplies as protests continue

Cork fire service worried about impact if staff cannot get fuel to get to work while HSE announces contingency plans, with urgent cases prioritised

Cork naval officer hospitalised after being hit by car on cycling holiday in Spain

Cork naval officer hospitalised after being hit by car on cycling holiday in Spain

Kerry Babies: A prosecution in the case of Baby John?

Kerry Babies: A prosecution in the case of Baby John?

Middle East conflict

Fuel protests force cancellation of high-level Government trip to Canada

sport

Aintree Grand National 2026: Ruby Walsh's horse-by-horse guide

S Aintree Grand National 2026: Ruby Walsh's horse-by-horse guide

The legendary jockey and much-respected pundit on the runners and riders this weekend.

Croke Park General Views

'Why not Dublin?' Croke Park eyeing Champions League final, stadium chief confirms

Leinster v Edinburgh - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

Dan Sheehan captains Leinster for Sale Sharks showdown

Spike O'Sullivan: a nod, a wink, and helping boxing's darkness find the light

S Spike O'Sullivan: a nod, a wink, and helping boxing's darkness find the light

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Insight: Must Reads

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey's childhood in New York instilled in him the American attitude he could be whatever he wanted to be, but it was his parents' steadfast support and his community in West Clare that set him on the path to fame

My Wedding Day with John Brennan: 'Priest ran off with the shopkeeper's wife before the wedding'

S My Wedding Day with John Brennan: 'Priest ran off with the shopkeeper's wife before the wedding'

Congestion Charging Begins In London

Don't let what's happened in London replicate itself in Cork

Generative AI Apps

Big Tech shouldn’t be writing the rules for AI

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Michael Moynihan: Luas routes need common sense and proper future-proofing

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Sarah Harte: We've gone backwards as a country when it comes to drink-driving

S Fergus Finlay: Greyhounds in Ireland face a cruel choice. Run very fast, or get killed

Lifestyle

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands # 2 XXXL

Karl Whitney: Looking for the right ending? Try taking two steps back

Finding the right ending is not always obvious but the best part of being a writer is not to get distracted by conclusions, rather to get lost in the joy of the work

Film reviews: California Schemin' teems with Cultural authenticity and has terrific lead actors to boot

Film reviews: California Schemin' teems with Cultural authenticity and has terrific lead actors to boot

Take a stroll to discover the religious history intertwined with Ardmore trail

Take a stroll to discover the religious history intertwined with Ardmore trail

My workplace burnout was my body's way of telling me to change

My workplace burnout was my body's way of telling me to change

Viewpoints

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

The hauliers and farmers blockading our ports and cities have real problems, but they are going the wrong way to fix them, writes Tom O'Connor

FILE PHOTO An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for a 179-unit apartment development on the site of the Bessborough

If you want to object to building over Bessborough, you have one week

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

Farmers need targeted supports as they're facing most pain

Farmers need targeted supports as they're facing most pain

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Paul Rouse: A young nation at play - what the 1926 census reveals about sport in the new Free State

S Paul Rouse: A young nation at play - what the 1926 census reveals about sport in the new Free State

The 1926 census will be released publicly -- and for free -- in the coming weeks.

The best places to eat on a budget in Ireland, according to our food critics

S The best places to eat on a budget in Ireland, according to our food critics

Hotel review: This cosy townhouse is a rare retreat in Dublin

S Hotel review: This cosy townhouse is a rare retreat in Dublin

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art

Maurice Brosnan, amongst the azaleas at Augusta National, previews one of the great sports weekends - and explores what makes it so special.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

S The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

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NASA Artemis Moonshot

Watch: Artemis II crew gets emotional as they name moon crater after astronaut's late wife

Artemis II crew members got emotional as they named a moon crater after U. S. astronaut's Reid Wiseman's late wife on Monday (April 6).

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

farming

LIVE: Gardaí secure entry to Cork's Whitegate refinery; fuel protesters refused access to meeting

Talks to take place as fuel price protest enters fourth day

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Association have not been invited to the talks with the government

National Fuel Protest

ICSA not invited to attend the farming organisations' meeting with the Government

Teagasc Beef 2026 LAUNCH

Teagasc announces open day for beef farmers to take place July

newborn lambs on a field along the coast of Northern Ireland

Department releases nematodirus forecast for 2026

Property

Two into one does go at €495,000 renovated Midleton home

Two into one does go at €495,000 renovated Midleton home

South-facing gardens with patios and apple trees give this attractive home something extra

Hamptons-style living at €975k Kimberley on Crosshaven's Camden Road

Hamptons-style living at €975k Kimberley on Crosshaven's Camden Road

House of the Week: Ballinlough house on wedge-shaped site for sale for first time since it was built

House of the Week: Ballinlough house on wedge-shaped site for sale for first time since it was built

Swiss property management snaps up St Patrick's street landmark for €1.8m

Swiss property management snaps up St Patrick's street landmark for €1.8m

World

Carlo Tritta court case

Mother of girl groomed by Roblox predator warns parents to monitor phone use

Tritta first made contact with the girl from the Manchester area through Roblox in September 2024 when she was 14 years old, before he moved the conversation on to other messaging apps such as Snapchat, Discord and WhatsApp

Bafta admits ‘structural weaknesses’ over racial slur broadcast at film awards

Bafta admits ‘structural weaknesses’ over racial slur broadcast at film awards

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Mission Control tension mounts as Artemis astronauts speed closer to splashdown

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Japanese PM feels the Burn as she welcomes Deep Purple to Tokyo

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The pension choices that could give you a €1.5 million boost

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