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<p>Patrick O'Donovan: Minister fell ill at an EU presidency event held at the University of Limerick on Tuesday last week. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Patrick O'Donovan still in hospital, not expected back at work 'for another period'

Limerick TD, who was diagnosed with epilepsy around a decade ago, was rushed by ambulance to hospital after a suspected seizure last week

<p>Between 1922 and 1998, Bessborough operated as the largest mother and baby institution in the country. File picture: Denis Scannell</p>

munster

Move to open sealed Bessborough burial documents

<p>The location of the thefts was EIL Intercultural Learning at Washington Street in Cork. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

court and crime

Cork man admits to stealing almost €50k from not-for-profit organisation in six years

Ryanair AGM

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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year

Christmas in Cork: Markets, live music and family events announced for city centre

munster

Christmas in Cork: Markets, live music and family events announced for city centre

Woman accuses ex-partner of threatening to kill her after wrapping belt around his fist

court and crime

Woman accuses ex-partner of threatening to kill her after wrapping belt around his fist

$Hidden Identity: Time\'s Embrace in Fall$

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The clocks go back this month: Here's everything you need to know

Cork man pleads guilty to drunken disturbance on flight from Barcelona to Cork

court and crime

Cork man pleads guilty to drunken disturbance on flight from Barcelona to Cork

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

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Waterford arson attack funeral

Plea for families facing drug-related intimidation to go to the gardaí

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan backed a Sinn Féin motion on the issue, saying a united response from Dáil Éireann was 'extremely important'

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Three more arrested over Waterford house fire as one of surviving children in hospital opens their eyes

Three more arrested over Waterford house fire as one of surviving children in hospital opens their eyes

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West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

The couple’s bodies were removed from their Raheen home as firefighting crews continued working at the scene and gardaí investigated

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

Three more arrested over Waterford house fire that killed four people

Citizenship changes: Cork-based South African artist calls for more empathy from Government

Citizenship changes: Cork-based South African artist calls for more empathy from Government

'Get off your arses': Kerry councillors urge Uisce Éireann to act on drinking water supply issues

'Get off your arses': Kerry councillors urge Uisce Éireann to act on drinking water supply issues

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France Protests

New curfews in place in Paris and Lyon after quiet night following weekend riots

Fresh curfews were being imposed across the city centres of Paris and Lyon on Tuesday after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years.

France Protests

Calm returns to French capital after weekend of rioting and looting

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ONE PUNCH ASSAULTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Brother of man who died in one-punch assault says we must challenge toxic masculinity

Oireachtas justice committee hears as family members of victims of one-punch assaults seek sentencing framework for such attacks

Limerick mayoral election

Union leaders warn that greater use of AI risks shutting workers out

Watch: Opposition TDs stage Dáil protest over Government plans to abolish Triple Lock

Watch: Opposition TDs stage Dáil protest over Government plans to abolish Triple Lock

Drumcree Orange Order parade

Triple Lock: Mary Lou McDonald calls for referendum on changes to Irish neutrality

court & crime

Bills pilling up and no money to pay them

'Far from a victimless crime:' More than €7m laundered through money mule accounts

A money mule is someone who allows their bank account to be used to receive and transfer stolen money or other proceeds of crime

Man, 62, charged with 119 counts of indecent assault against two boys over 10-year period

Man, 62, charged with 119 counts of indecent assault against two boys over 10-year period

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Justice minister doubles down on claim solicitors' strike 'deliberately affecting' rape cases

Judge: 'Astounding' for solicitors to make unilateral decision not to represent clients in custody

Judge: 'Astounding' for solicitors to make unilateral decision not to represent clients in custody

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From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

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Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

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

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