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<p>Vehicles set on fire by protesters on Lendrick Street in Belfast, as disorder flared in response to Monday night’s stabbing attack in the city (PA)</p>

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Man due in court over Belfast knife attack following night of violence

The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with a blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill

<p> Some of the 12 coastal Pilmore Cottages near Youghal in Co Cork where coastal erosion has removed sections of the beach and dunes leaving the access road open to high winter waves and flooding. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

munster

Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat

<p>Pupils of Scoil Chroí Íosa, Blarney, pose for a photograph with former pupil and Cork hurler Mark Coleman. Pic: Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

gaa

Mark Coleman: 'If we'd have known it was the last puck of the game, we would have shot'

My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

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My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

GloHealth National Cross Country Championships

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Irish Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird dies suddenly aged 38

Cully & Sully parent company sees turnover hit €37m

companies

Cully & Sully parent company sees turnover hit €37m

Seanie McGrath: There was a warmness to Denis Coughlan, I’ll miss our chats down the Marina

gaa

Seanie McGrath: There was a warmness to Denis Coughlan, I’ll miss our chats down the Marina

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

culture

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

Israel Iran War

world

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing helicopter

News

Finalising of Cork City centre flood relief scheme delayed again until 2027

Finalising of Cork City centre flood relief scheme delayed again until 2027

When construction began in June 2024, Cork City Council said the project was expected to take about 20 months, meaning a completion deadline in early 2026

Strike action by heart surgery specialists could have been avoided, says CUH perfusions

Strike action by heart surgery specialists could have been avoided, says CUH perfusions

'It was absolutely localised State collusion': Bill Kenneally abuse survivors speak out

'It was absolutely localised State collusion': Bill Kenneally abuse survivors speak out

Modern Train at Cork Station Platform in Ireland

Irish Rail to detail litany of failures behind €50m traffic system

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Ronan Wallace 2/6/2026

'We didn't see footballs for a good while': Gruelling pre-season standing to Westmeath

The Leinster champions were pushed hard last winter by new boss Mark McHugh, running lap after lap in Athlone IT or lugging heavy logs up a local hill to build stamina and character.

Monvoe can make swift return to winning ways at Limerick

Monvoe can make swift return to winning ways at Limerick

Mackle topples McVeigh in Ulster, Stokes takes control in Munster

Mackle topples McVeigh in Ulster, Stokes takes control in Munster

'People were coming from all sorts of wards to look. The nurses had never seen or heard the likes of it'

'People were coming from all sorts of wards to look. The nurses had never seen or heard the likes of it'

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Insight: Must Reads

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

Craig Coady talks about his fight to save his son on The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast.

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

IRELAND-ECONOMY-POLITICS-REAL ESTATE-HOUSING

Special report: Faces of homelessness have been changing over the last decade

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

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S Sarah Harte: Holly Cairns being a working mother is paying off for the Social Democrats

S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

S Terry Prone: Despite the differences, Joan Collins was born to play Wallis Simpson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

Lifestyle

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

If you're heading to Kingfshr or any of the other summer gigs at the Cork venue, here's what you need to know

Group Of Teenage Friends Jumping Into Swimming Pool

Leaving Cert holiday: How parents can prepare teenagers for their first solo getaway

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc

Viewpoints

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

Rape Crisis Network supports the changes to the law on counselling notes, but they need more work

Ireland v Israel European cup match

Ireland v Israel: Government puts the boot in to support match going ahead

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

Dr Niamh Lynch: Dangerous baby products show retailers abuse parents' trust

Dr Niamh Lynch: Dangerous baby products show retailers abuse parents' trust

Property

English Domestic Garden

Garden Q&A: What climbing plants work best on a wooden pergola?

'The main criteria would be plants that are pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance, with bonus points for some nice scent'

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

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Sarah Harte: Holly Cairns being a working mother is paying off for the Social Democrats

S Sarah Harte: Holly Cairns being a working mother is paying off for the Social Democrats

We need women to have babies to replace the ageing population, raise workers and fund public services, writes Sarah Harte, who says more support is needed

The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

A hospital trolley

S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: That Limerick flag plant will come up in Cork discussions. That's for sure

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Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

World Cup podcast special: Ireland WNT v France preview

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon in Grenoble preview a massive night for Irish football as Carla Ward's side look to clinch automatic World Cup qualification.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

Watch Now

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

A man in his 30s, believed to be from Sudan, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault involving a knife in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday night, 8th June, shortly after 10. 30pm.

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

farming

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Approximately 20,000 fish have been killed in a recent fish kill incident as a result of agricultural discharge into a river in Co Louth.

Farmer with Cattle in a Working Farm Yard

Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief

Bricklayer laying another brick in the wall on construction site for sturdy wall

Building on a gifted site? Here are the key legal and tax rules

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

World

Crime stock

Multiple attackers kill 12 people in mass shooting in Johannesburg

The victims were nine males and three females, according to police

Trump

US begins strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter

Spain Pope

Pope discusses depression and domestic violence at Spain youth rally

NASA Artemis Crew

Nasa unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

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Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

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