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Donegal v Cork, All-Ireland SFC, live minute-by-minute updates

We will keep you up-to-date on this mouth-watering clash that won't be screened live.

<p>Chief of Staff Lt Gen Ross Mulcahy (left) takes part in the ‘Sunset’ flag-lowering ceremony aboard HMS Somerset at Dublin Port, alongside ship commander Matt Millyard. Photo: Cormac O’Keeffe</p>

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Military co-operation with Britain critical to protecting maritime infrastructure, ambassador says

<p>Clayton McMillan: “It's been a challenging year for so many reasons which we won't delve into, but it's been incredibly rewarding and certainly there are experiences that I'll get significant growth from." Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile</p>

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Clayton McMillan warns Munster must change or risk remaining also-rans

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

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Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

Joe McNamee: Sustainable farming at the inaugural Farming for Nature Festival

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Joe McNamee: Sustainable farming at the inaugural Farming for Nature Festival

CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

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CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

Referee Sean Hurson gives Micheál Burns a red card at the start of the second half 23/5/2026

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Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Has the red card become too penal in football's new age?

24 of Munster's best outdoor dining spots to enjoy this summer

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24 of Munster's best outdoor dining spots to enjoy this summer

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Woman critically injured in shark attack off popular Sydney beach

News

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney arrives in Ireland for two day visit

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has arrived at for a visit to Ireland.

Asian Chinese little girl playing smartphone at outdoor cafe

Parents cannot fully protect children online from predators, says Irish Internet Hotline chief

Woman hand picking up garbage plastic for cleaning at park

Calls grow for community service orders as North Cork clean-up removes 1,000 bags of litter

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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

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European Indoor Athletics Championships - Day Three - Emirates Arena

'My oncologist gave me two to three years to live': Ciara Mageean opens up on cancer battle

Speaking with Brendan O’Connor on RTÉ Radio 1, the Ireland Olympian discussed her fight against stage four bowel cancer.

England Training Session - Palm Beach Gardens - Tuesday June 9th

Police in Kansas City investigating theft of England’s training equipment

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 - Practice - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

George Russell sets pace in final practice before Barcelona qualifying

2026 PGA Championship - Round One

Shane Lowry four off the lead at Canadian Open as Tommy Fleetwood makes his move

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Insight: Must Reads

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

From BookTok sensations to indie gems, digital features editor and avid reader Denise O’Donoghue has read the year’s most talked-about titles — these are the ones worth making room for in your suitcase

'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

'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

Regular Columnists

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Can Jennifer Carroll MacNeill deliver Sláintecare despite resistance from healthcare leaders?

Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe

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Colin Sheridan: Expertly operating the machinery of influence

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Belfast attack sparks immigration row as social media outrage outpaces the facts

Lifestyle

Girl helping mother cleaning dishes in the kitchen

Life Hack: How often should you wash your kitchen tea towel?

Are you accidentally spreading harmful bacteria all over your kitchen?

Skoda Enyaq vRS Coupé review: Fast, practical and still hard to justify

Skoda Enyaq vRS Coupé review: Fast, practical and still hard to justify

Saturday with Francis Brennan: Prior to selling the hotel I never had a weekend to myself

Saturday with Francis Brennan: Prior to selling the hotel I never had a weekend to myself

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's day full of love — and one moment of canine comedy

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's day full of love — and one moment of canine comedy

Viewpoints

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s EU presidency could cost €400m. Is the influence gained worth the price?

Rising security threats, geopolitical tensions and major EU negotiations are driving the cost of Ireland’s presidency

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family — but who's going to change them?

Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family — but who's going to change them?

Property

Inside one of Ballinlough’s finest homes as exceptional Cork property comes to market

Inside one of Ballinlough’s finest homes as exceptional Cork property comes to market

Architect-designed five-bedroom home combines exceptional gardens, privacy and family living in one of Cork’s most sought-after suburbs

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Antiques: Easter Rising flag of truce for auction for €10k-€15k

Antiques: Easter Rising flag of truce for auction for €10k-€15k

Ireland’s favourite building: Public voting opens for RIAI 2026 architecture awards shortlist

Ireland’s favourite building: Public voting opens for RIAI 2026 architecture awards shortlist

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Kerry's Dara Moynihan opens up on toll of nightmare year, hip surgery, and football future

S Kerry's Dara Moynihan opens up on toll of nightmare year, hip surgery, and football future

For most outside Kerry, and more than a few within the Kingdom, the thought has lingered more than once: whatever the hell happened Dara Moynihan? Ready to confront the future now, the Spa man explains

North Belfast stabbing

S Mick Clifford: Belfast attack sparks immigration row as social media outrage outpaces the facts

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S David O'Mahony: It's only when they're gone when we'll realise how much we need local papers

Clodagh Finn: The artist who went to the Aran islands on holiday and stayed eight years

S Clodagh Finn: The artist who went to the Aran islands on holiday and stayed eight years

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

Paul Hosford debunks some of the myths around the pact, explaining what the pact is, what it means for Ireland and how much it will cost

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

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

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North Belfast stabbing

Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack

Protesters in Belfast set a bus on fire on Tuesday (June 9) after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.

North Belfast stabbing

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

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

farming

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Agri Aware hopes to connect Cork Summer Show visitors with agriculture to highlight its crucial role in Ireland with live demos and panel discussions.

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike

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Department announces two BISS correction opportunities

World

Iran War

Iranian supreme leader’s funeral set for July as deal to end war approaches

Funeral processions for the Iranian former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will be held in July, according to the state-run news agency, as mediators said an agreement to end the war is close.

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Trump says military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang

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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX mega float

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX soars to $2 trillion in record-breaking IPO

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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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