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<p>Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are the candidates in the presidential race (PA)</p>

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Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

<p>A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R557 in the area of Ballyhorgan West between 1.00pm and 2.00pm on Thursday, September 18 are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí."</p>

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Woman, 70s, dies from injuries following Kerry crash

<p>Displaced Palestinians flee northern Gaza Strip, by foot and in vehicles, carrying their belongings along the coastal road, near Wadi Gaza, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)</p>

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‘We are at our limit’: Gaza’s last hospitals overwhelmed as thousands flee south

Drink driver in Cork was caught after garda saw legs dangling from back window of car

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Drink driver in Cork was caught after garda saw legs dangling from back window of car

Huntington's disease treatment

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Scientists successfully treat Huntington's disease for first time in medical trial

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Government to consider raising smoking age each year, says junior health minister

West Cork man fined for crashing into two parked cars and going home

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West Cork man fined for crashing into two parked cars and going home

Activity Card to support children's participation in sport and culture

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Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board

Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

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Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

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Ireland seeks EU vote on package of economic sanctions on Israel

Ireland seeks EU vote on package of economic sanctions on Israel

The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, so the tariffs could have far-reaching effects on Israel’s economy

Ofsted inspection report

Only 14% of children with disabilities are thriving in school, survey finds

Justin Kelly press conference

Garda boss and justice minister agree Dublin 'is safe'

Garda superintendents 'under significant pressure', AGS conference hears

Garda superintendents 'under significant pressure', AGS conference hears

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Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears

Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears

The hospital had originally been slated for completion in 2027

Visually impaired Cork musician to raise awareness of Aboriginal music with tour of Ireland

Visually impaired Cork musician to raise awareness of Aboriginal music with tour of Ireland

Courts of Criminal Justice, Dublin

Tipperary man who died after incident in his garden had recently been convicted of sexual offences

Council to propose solar-powered, water quality monitoring systems in River Blackwater

Council to propose solar-powered, water quality monitoring systems in River Blackwater

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China announces new climate goal to cut emissions

China, the world’s largest carbon-polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.

Brazil Plane Crash

Chinese architect Yu Kongjian dies in plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands

Shooting at ICE facility in Dallas

One killed in Texas Ice office shooting; shell casings reportedly found with anti-Ice engravings

UN General Assembly

Iran president: US and Israeli attacks inflicted ‘grievous blow’ on global trust

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Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

Race for the Áras: Candidates grilled on vision for presidency as contest begins in earnest

The election will take place on October 24

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly vows to serve only one term if elected president

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election

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Maria Steen concedes presidential race, says political consensus 'detached from public’s wishes'

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DPP to issue directions next month for arson attack case on elderly Cork couple's home

DPP to issue directions next month for arson attack case on elderly Cork couple's home

A man aged 87 and his 86-year-old wife were watching television in the house at the time

Ofcom study

Cork man jailed for putting ex-partner in fear with 'horrible' WhatsApp messages

Two arrested after €15k cocaine and diamorphine seizure in Dublin raid

Two arrested after €15k cocaine and diamorphine seizure in Dublin raid

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

'People being threatened to commit violence against others' to clear debts, says Cork judge

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Facial recognition technology: How gardaí plan to use AI in major crime investigations

As gardaí push for AI and facial recognition to speed up investigations, critics warn of privacy, bias and surveillance risks

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Amal El Khawaja shares story of son killed in Rafah

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Amal El Khawaja shares story of son killed in Rafah

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