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<p>Enoch Burke, who appeared at Thursday’s hearing via videolink, said he did not accept the panel's opinion, and asserted that he was still an employee of the school. File picture: PA</p>

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Enoch Burke officially sacked after appeals panel upholds school’s decision

Enoch Burke said he did not accept opinion of the disciplinary appeals panel and asserted that he was still an employee of the school

<p>KEY MAN: After going off injury late against Limerick, Cork hurler Robert Downey returns to face Clare. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

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Cork hurlers make two changes for Clare as Robert Downey returns ahead of schedule

<p>(L–R) Lisette Lubungh (representing the Congolese community), Cllr. Semi Adenug (Spokesperson for Black Coalition Ireland), and Dr Mamobo Ogoro (CEO, GORM) speaking at Buswells Hotel about the death of Yves Sakila. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Solicitor says Yves Sakila died 'over a bottle of perfume' as family demands independent inquiry

Joe Philpott: 'My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment'

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Joe Philpott: 'My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment'

SRonan O'Gara: The most painful thing for any sportsperson is sitting on the couch with aching regret

'Best panorama in the country': Sherkin Island's Jolly Roger pub on the market for €475,000

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'Best panorama in the country': Sherkin Island's Jolly Roger pub on the market for €475,000

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

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GAA team news: Kerry and Galway footballers make four changes each while Eoghan O'Donnell returns for Dublin hurlers

Diary of a Gen Z Student: An Aperol-fuelled girlhood pilgrimage to Italy is as close to Knock as I’ll get

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Diary of a Gen Z Student: An Aperol-fuelled girlhood pilgrimage to Italy is as close to Knock as I’ll get

Family of Clare man who died after being given other patient's medicine settle action

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Family of Clare man who died after being given other patient's medicine settle action

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Gardaí to be honoured for bravery shown in line of duty

Gardaí to be honoured for bravery shown in line of duty

A dozen Scott Medals, the highest award that can be bestowed by the Garda Commissioner, are to be awarded to 10 gardaí, including one gold

Extremist views widespread in England's classrooms, say teachers

Teachers' union agrees deal on allowances under local bargaining process

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to France

Micheál Martin: Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel

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Joe Lyons 20/5/2026

Lyons links work sets up thriller in Castlerock

Final round of Irish Senior Men’s Amateur Open Championship on Friday

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Southampton 'deplorable' for pressurising young staff member to spy

Martin O’Neill disputes claim Hearts players were 'assaulted' when Celtic won league

Martin O’Neill disputes claim Hearts players were 'assaulted' when Celtic won league

Tim Shoreman takes stage 2 of Rás Tailteann in Banteer

Tim Shoreman takes stage 2 of Rás Tailteann in Banteer

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Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Candidates encountered polite voters, sharp criticism, and persistent cost-of-living concerns while canvassing across Galway West communities

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

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Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

Lifestyle

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This charity bakes birthday cake for the homeless: ‘I get great satisfaction from giving back’

Volunteering can make all the difference to people in need and your local community, but can also improve your physical and mental wellbeing

My post-baby anxiety hit me like a double decker bus

My post-baby anxiety hit me like a double decker bus

Rethinking the power of hormones: 'Women deserve the information needed to choose'

Rethinking the power of hormones: 'Women deserve the information needed to choose'

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Natural Health: Is there an alternative to vaginal oestrogen?

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Sheila Gilheany: New alcohol labels should have been introduced today, but lobbyists derailed them

More than half of all deaths in Ireland are caused by four industries — alcohol, tobacco, fossil fuels, and unhealthy foods, all of which resist public health measures

Rents and house prices up in Limerick and Cork as Munster cities become investor playgrounds

Rents and house prices up in Limerick and Cork as Munster cities become investor playgrounds

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Colin Doherty: Bertie Ahern is wrong - Irish healthcare relies on migrants

Colin Doherty: Bertie Ahern is wrong - Irish healthcare relies on migrants

Property

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

The Isles at Ahakista has gorgeous gardens, spacious decking — and glorious sea views

Great and Blue Tit Feeding

Garden Q&A: Should we change our bird-feeding practices in summer?

Versatile Midleton property has €35k rental potential

Versatile Midleton property has €35k rental potential

A €2.85m investor opportunity in Frankfield suburb

A €2.85m investor opportunity in Frankfield suburb

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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New appointees with Hometree, BSH, Irish Pharmacy Union, The Payments Association, Digital Infrastructure Ireland and SDG

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S Hotel review: A glam new restaurant and spa upgrade enhance this former Ryder Cup resort

Matthieu Jalibert scores his side’s second try as Arthur Retiere looks on 12/4/2026

S Donal Lenihan: A Champions Cup without South African involvement is fine by me

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Maurice Brosnan: Conlon's Clare masterclass and hurling's black card theatre

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

This week on Arena, we explore the growing influence of Irish players in the AFLW and ask whether the rise of Irish talent could one day lead to an Irish-based AFLW team.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

S The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

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Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

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Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Jim McCarthy, one of Ireland’s top regenerative farmers is taking a no-till regenerative approach to tillage farming in Romania

Low Section of Agronomists in Rubber Boots Strolling Across Organic Farm

One of Ireland’s top-performing suckler farms to host farm walk

More than 200 local nature projects set to receive €3m

More than 200 local nature projects set to receive €3m

Schooling the Racehorses

Horse Sport Ireland launches new 2030 strategic plan

World

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Appeals in Congo for supplies as groups warn Ebola outbreak ‘gaining momentum’

Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo said they are in dire need of more supplies and staff to respond to a growing Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus, as armed groups continue to threaten a region already grappling with a ...

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

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Toddler dies from heatstroke in Spain after being left in father's car

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Yuno Energy is powering ahead thanks to a relentless focus on customer service

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Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

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Ireland’s future grid — infrastructure challenge at core of energy transition

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