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<p>CLOSE CONTEST: Dylan Quinn defends for the Barrs while under pressure at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

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Watch and read: Barrs hold Clonakilty at bay to keep dual dream alive and book Nemo decider

First-half goals from Rickey Barrett and Thomas Egan gave the Barrs a cushion and they duly booked a repeat of last year’s Cork Premier SFC final against Nemo Rangers

<p>Michael Flatley carries the coffin of his wife Niamh O'Brien, following her funeral service at the Church Of St. Therese, Mount Merrion, near Dublin. Picture: Mark Marlow/PA Wire</p>

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‘My dream girl’: Michael Flatley pays emotional tribute to wife Niamh O’Brien at her funeral

<p>(Left to right) Patrick 'Patsy' O'Sullivan and his husband, Stephen Aldridge, at a family wedding in England in 2007.</p>

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Family of missing Cork man Patsy O’Sullivan discover the truth after 34 years

Watch and read: Nerveless Nemo hold off Carrigaline to book fifth final in a row

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Watch and read: Nerveless Nemo hold off Carrigaline to book fifth final in a row

Wedding of the Week: All working out for Cork couple who met in the gym

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Wedding of the Week: All working out for Cork couple who met in the gym

Suzuki eVitara review: First electric SUV impresses with refinement but falls short on range

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Suzuki eVitara review: First electric SUV impresses with refinement but falls short on range

Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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'The hunger is still there': Declan Dalton not selected for 2027 Cork hurling panel

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake perfect pear and toffee buns

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Man dies following Co Down road crash

A man has died following a road crash in Co Down. Police said Josh McKnight, 21, from the Loughbrickland area, died following the incident in Banbridge on Friday morning. A police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5.

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END

Dáil cancels Wednesday sitting amid expected public sector picket at Leinster House

Cyclist killed in collision involving van near Kilrush in Clare

Cyclist killed in collision involving van near Kilrush in Clare

Traumatic Brain Injury deaths

Cork hospital loses 50% of CT capacity as radiographer vacancies delay patient care

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Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford

Carrick "massively disappointed" as United are jeered off after draw with 10-man Spurs

This is United’s poorest start to the season since 1986, Saturday’s draw coming when conceding Dominic Solanke’s added-time equaliser for 10-man Spurs

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O'Gara's La Rochelle roar to fourth win of season with Lyon scalp

'That goal was very debatable' — Clon question crucial Barrs score after semi-final heartache

'That goal was very debatable' — Clon question crucial Barrs score after semi-final heartache

Leinster v Cardiff - United Rugby Championship

Keenan helps get Leinster up and running with win over Cardiff in home opener

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'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

Sister of slain Jason Corbett speaks out over the arduous process to become carer of his two children. 'Grieving and traumatised children and their carers should never be penalised for being cared for by their own flesh and blood,' Tracey Corbett Lynch says

Irish Budget 2027

Patrick O'Donovan can’t help making the wrong sort of headlines

English Market bakery sold after nearly 30 years: ‘We associate Cork with happy memories’

English Market bakery sold after nearly 30 years: ‘We associate Cork with happy memories’

'We're in the heart of communities': Behind the scenes at Cork City Library on Grand Parade

'We're in the heart of communities': Behind the scenes at Cork City Library on Grand Parade

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Elaine Loughlin: Should Ireland ditch its annual budget circus and plan spending for four years?

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Culture That Made Me: Waterford magician Keith Barry picks his touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Waterford magician Keith Barry picks his touchstones

The Williamstown man includes Ozzy Osbourne, The Shawshank Redemption, and several self-help books among his selections

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Four Late Late Show talking points, including Baz Ashmawy’s 'quiet and private' wedding

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Saturday with Pat Shortt: You must get comfortable in the character — you become them on stage

Saturday with Pat Shortt: You must get comfortable in the character — you become them on stage

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Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

From disapproval of Donald Trump's handling of the economy to the war in Iran, independents appear to be veering towards the Democrats

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Colin Sheridan: An 87-year-old woman sparked a general election in Spain. Can its politicians now deliver on housing?

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Zuckerberg's Waterford neighbours should keep Hawaii in mind

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation protest - Dublin

Public sector strikes likely as unions and Government cannot agree on agenda for talks

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Four-bed detached house in Carrigaline is in big demand

Excellent prospects at €475k Sunday’s Well home with spectacular views

Excellent prospects at €475k Sunday’s Well home with spectacular views

€1.25m for ultra-modern, energy-efficient family home in Douglas

€1.25m for ultra-modern, energy-efficient family home in Douglas

Space to savour at €725k Carrigrohane cul-de-sac home

Space to savour at €725k Carrigrohane cul-de-sac home

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Dr Crokes v Rathmore - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Keating and Crokes break Stacks hearts in a stone cold classic

On a night of utter stillness in Tralee, we savoured a thunderous exhibition of crashorama football that lurched this way and that. But its ending felt all too familiar to Austin Stacks.

Watch and read: North Kerry send a warning as they trounce An Ghaeltacht in fiery affair

S Watch and read: North Kerry send a warning as they trounce An Ghaeltacht in fiery affair

Watch and read: Éire Óg reel in Cill na Martra to seal Cork SAFC Final spot

S Watch and read: Éire Óg reel in Cill na Martra to seal Cork SAFC Final spot

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The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

Patrick 'Patsy' O'Sullivan went missing 34 years ago. Earlier this week, it was revealed that he had been located deceased in England

Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

S The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

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Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Fame and Abba were back in the limelight at Millstreet as Eedy Doorman Fame became the first Irish-bred cow to win the National Dairy Show Championship three times.

US import tariffs

Water quality progress is key to retaining nitrates derogation - McGrath

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

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12 killed in attack on Riyadh airport – Saudi authorities

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said, with some in a critical condition.

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Shooting leaves nine dead including suspect in Pennsylvania, police say

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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president and blames Zelensky for diesel prices

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