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<p>It is understood the health minister wants to focus extra spending on the continuation of the RSV vaccine for newborn babies and an introduction of a shingles vaccination programme. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

politics

Budget expected to include funds for shingles vaccine, but no change for Drugs Payment Scheme

Meanwhile, the Government is considering applying different tax rates to home heating oil and petrol and diesel

<p>A secluded area has been identified at University Hospital Limerick where a number of private rooms can be readied at short notice. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

munster

Limerick hospital prepares rooms and operating theatre for possible Trump emergency

<p>At this stage, there are no plans for RTÉ to have their own punditry or commentary for the upcoming Nations League games against Israel. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

soccer

Staff unease leads to RTÉ and Newstalk stripping back coverage of Ireland v Israel games

Restaurant reviews: I tried two new Marina Market food spots while searching for fried chicken nirvana

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Restaurant reviews: I tried two new Marina Market food spots while searching for fried chicken nirvana

Developer Michael O'Flynn 'fully vindicated' by High Court judgement on neighbour's insolvency

court and crime

Developer Michael O'Flynn 'fully vindicated' by High Court judgement on neighbour's insolvency

APTOPIX Apple iPhone

companies

Apple’s new foldable iPhone will cost almost €2,400: So who is it for?

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

gaa

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

My Life with Robin Stokes: I quit banking to repair clocks and watches

people

My Life with Robin Stokes: I quit banking to repair clocks and watches

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

gaa

John Fogarty: The integration baton hasn’t been passed on. It’s been dropped

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News

Vapes ban

Fake vape shops using innocent Cork City homes marked on Google Maps to sell illegal drugs

One resident said 'some of them are knocking at quarter to 12 in the nighttime, in the dark' at his elderly neighbour's house that had been listed as a fake vape shop

Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'

Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'

Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore

Cork solicitors ask Taoiseach to intervene in criminal legal aid dispute

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Gardaí 'prepared for any eventuality' as Donald Trump prepares to arrive in Dublin

sport

Greater squad depth gives Clon confidence ahead of Ballincollig test

Ballincollig's situation is perilous. Two defeats have left them needing a result to avoid the relegation play-off

Shane Lowry shakes hands with Pádraig Harrington after finishing his round on the eighteenth green 11/9/2026

'Maybe we had it too good': A day to cherish Irish golf's golden era

FAI UEFA Pro Licence Course - Day 2

Noel Hunt on developing late, Pep Guardiola's advice and his new role as Ireland U19 boss

St Patrick's Athletic v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

St Pat's beat Shamrock Rovers to move within three points of summit

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Insight: Must Reads

Meet the new generation of farmers adapting to an evolving world: 'It’s a very different way of farming'

Meet the new generation of farmers adapting to an evolving world: 'It’s a very different way of farming'

For a new generation of Irish farmers, taking on the family farm isn't about continuing a way of life; it's about finding a way to make the land work in a rapidly changing world. From selling Wagyu beef direct to customers to plans for boutique retreats, Zoe Geary meets three young farmers rewriting the rules of the family farm.

Eoin Warner: Nature is my refuge in times of intense grief — and times of joy and wonder

Eoin Warner: Nature is my refuge in times of intense grief — and times of joy and wonder

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The lasting impact of 9/11 on the people of New York

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The lasting impact of 9/11 on the people of New York

Regular Columnists

Clodagh Finn: Deirdre Kelly, the environmental campaigner who inspired a generation

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Colin Sheridan: 9/11 Falling Man photo reminds us that all human lives matter

Shona Murray: West can no longer ignore the grave transgressions perpetrated by Israeli state

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Gareth O'Callaghan: JD Vance doesn't mind if the end times come — which god is he working for?

Lifestyle

Has TikTok ruined travel through overexposure? — The case for true adventure

Has TikTok ruined travel through overexposure? — The case for true adventure

TikTok can be a great tool to get a grasp on somewhere you’ve never been, but there’s something to be said for going somewhere with an entirely fresh perspective

Departure Lounge: Up to 30% off over a hundred routes

Departure Lounge: Up to 30% off over a hundred routes

Green salad with salmon, cucumbers, lettuce, spices, caviar in plate

Darina Allen: Elevate your autumn salads with these sweet fruit and smoky fish recipes

Wedding of the Week: We had an Irish wedding with elements from both our cultures

Wedding of the Week: We had an Irish wedding with elements from both our cultures

September Reset

trendy female in fitness clothes in park jogging

Ten science-backed ways to beat the autumn energy slump

Rather than lamenting the passing of summer, use the opportunity to rest, refuel, and reset

Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout

Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane

Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane

Viewpoints

Iran War Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz crisis: How danger and uncertainty can affect seafarers' mental health

Research links unsafe conditions, long hours and poor sleep with worse mental health at sea. Conflict can intensify each of these pressures

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews

Colin Sheridan: Irish golf is having a moment, we must preserve it so that everyone can enjoy it

Louise Burne: No early start for the party 'who get up early in the morning' at jovial Fine Gael think-in

Louise Burne: No early start for the party 'who get up early in the morning' at jovial Fine Gael think-in

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Edel McGinley: The far-right do not need to win an election to influence politics

Property

€495k Montenotte home is a fun blend of period charm, vibrant style with a nice garden

€495k Montenotte home is a fun blend of period charm, vibrant style with a nice garden

A truly moo-ve in ready home in an elevated and popular area impresses

€650k Cork home is a head-turner with an oh-so-scenic backdrop

S Walls came down, big windows went in, views opened up at this €650k Curraghbinny head turner

Standout West Cork four-bed near two-star Michelin restaurant Dede

Standout West Cork four-bed near two-star Michelin restaurant Dede

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down

Subscriber

Trump

S Mick Clifford: Trump visit a reminder of Ronald Reagan’s 1984 stopover here

Reagan and Trump are the only two US presidents not greeted with near-universal acclaim on visiting this country, writes Mick Clifford

Jennifer Horgan: I, for one, plan to ignore Self-Care September — I'm establishing my boundaries

S Jennifer Horgan: I, for one, plan to ignore Self-Care September — I'm establishing my boundaries

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Six steps a no-brainer but handpass and puckout rule changes need tweak

Hotel review: Kerry manor offers a premium paradise and world-class escapism

S Hotel review: Kerry manor offers a premium paradise and world-class escapism

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

Mick Clifford is joined by UCC lecturer Clodagh Harrington to discuss Trump’s visit, politics and the future of his presidency

The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

S The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

Why are criminal defence solicitors refusing legal aid work?

Why are criminal defence solicitors refusing legal aid work?

farming

Liquid nitrogen tank for bull sperm

Paula Hynes: If only genetic gain could be simplified

The world of shipping semen and embryos is far from simple, writes Cork dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Whelans all set to keep family's Ploughing legacy alive

Whelans all set to keep family's Ploughing legacy alive

View down a country barbed wire fence

Ask a solicitor: My neighbour’s cattle damaged my land – what are my rights?

National Ploughing Championships 2026: Routes, parking and getting back to your car

National Ploughing Championships 2026: Routes, parking and getting back to your car

World

Sept 11 Anniversary

US marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks

On September 11 2001, al Qaida extremists hijacked four commercial jets and crashed them into New York’s World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing nearly 3,000 people

Philippines Ferry Fire

Death toll in Philippines ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered

Sept 11 Anniversary Pentagon

Trump to commemorate 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at Pentagon

Sotheby's Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' auction

Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction

Sponsored Content

Skiing: The holiday you grow into

Skiing: The holiday you grow into

Irish-owned Oroko Travel launches its latest winter collection, exploring how the ski holiday changes with every season

Getting the succession planning started is still the secret

Getting the succession planning started is still the secret

CS Skoda September 2026

In every hidden detail, Tapestry for Ireland captures who we are

Tackling lameness in dairy cows

Tackling lameness in dairy cows

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