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Paramedics tell Cork murder trial of 'gruesome scene' and 'explosion risk' at Midleton apartment

Adam Corcoran is on trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on the charge of murdering his partner in Midleton

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racing

The earth tilted, then restored its rightful balance: what we learned Tuesday at Prestbury Park

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Man arrested over sexual assault of young girl and suspicious approaches to two others

Teenage girl is applying make-up in her room

parenting

Joanna Fortune: My teen daughter wears high heels and makeup. Why does she try so hard?

Clodagh Finn: There are many lessons we can learn during National Tree Week

economy

UCC to build €60m University Business School on main Cork campus instead of city centre

Bohemians v Dundalk - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

companies

Irish influencer promotes unlicensed gambling site months after Central Bank investigation

No public ticket sale for first three rounds of Munster senior hurling championship

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No public ticket sale for first three rounds of Munster senior hurling championship

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culture

Cillian Murphy's son Aran joins Sharon Horgan in new HBO series

Hundreds of US students apply to study at US‑run third‑level campus in Waterford

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Hundreds of US students apply to study at US‑run third‑level campus in Waterford

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Ireland’s favourite wedding days revealed

The top four wedding dates all fall in December,

On the ground at the proposed site of the Mid-West's new hospital

On the ground at the proposed site of the Mid-West's new hospital

Man who stabbed woman to death found guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility

Man who stabbed woman to death found guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility

Social media influencer who was assaulted in Cork city says online commentary left her humiliated

Social media influencer who was assaulted in Cork city says online commentary left her humiliated

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sport

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork boosted by return of defensive duo for Kildare clash

Forward Mark Cronin, who kicked 1-18 across Cork’s opening four wins, was another absent at Celtic Park two weeks ago, with manager John Cleary rating his chances of a return this weekend as only “50/50”.

Oisin Breslin with Andrew Ryan and Matthew O'Grady 10/3/2026

Ruthless Sligo Grammar School book Connacht Schools final spot

FAI 2026-2029 Strategy Launch

With less staff and better structures, FAI sees a smarter future

Cheltenham Festival 2026 - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Lossiemouth and Cheltenham are an irresistible combination

Insight: Must Reads

Killeagh’s hidden spaceship: Inside Michael Fitzgerald’s recycled sci-fi film studio

Killeagh’s hidden spaceship: Inside Michael Fitzgerald’s recycled sci-fi film studio

Aerospace engineer Michael Fitzgerald transforms recycled materials into a sprawling sci-fi film set with global YouTube reach

Iran US Key Oil Facilities

At risk: The key pipelines, terminals and refineries supplying world’s energy

Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries

Kanturk: The community behind North Cork Creameries

Rear View Of Silhouette Girl Standing At Beach Against Sky During Sunset

What scattering my mum’s ashes on a West Cork beach taught me about grief

Regular Columnists

Fergus Finlay: I survived a health scare and learned something profound

S Terry Prone: Plenty evidence to support that horoscopes are just codswallop

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Colin Sheridan: Dubai’s influencer calm after Iranian missile strikes exposes the fragile illusion

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Gareth O'Callaghan: The biggest mistake I ever made? Letting go of the soundtrack of my life

Lifestyle

The MET Gala 2025 - New York

Zendaya sports gold band on her finger as she wears bridal white to fashion show

The Euphoria star made headlines last week after her stylist Law Roach claimed her wedding to Spider-Man actor Tom Holland has already happened.

Baby sleeping covered with soft white blanket

Sleep expert to meet Cork parents to help develop a sleep routine for babies

High School Tutor Giving Male Student Wearing Uniform One To One Tuition At Desk

Colman Noctor: Relationship between teacher and student is key to unlocking academic success

The MET Gala 2025 - New York

Whoopi Goldberg on Timothee Chalamet: 'When you crap on somebody else’s art form, it doesn’t feel good'

Viewpoints

Elon Musk is wrong about empathy — and Irish film proves it

Elon Musk is wrong about empathy — and Irish film proves it

Maybe instead of bringing shamrocks to the White House this year, our Taoiseach should be sharing our stories as a colonised people, writes Amy-Joyce Hastings

Louise Burne: Government adopts a ‘wait and see’ approach on oil prices

Louise Burne: Government adopts a ‘wait and see’ approach on oil prices

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Free GP care for all sounds noble, but it could ruin what makes Irish healthcare great

Experts and voters agree that green space in cities has major health benefits

Experts and voters agree that green space in cities has major health benefits

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Galway v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Patrick Horgan: Is it time to ask will Kilkenny emerge from Leinster this year?

The big headline was in Salthill this weekend where Galway beat the Cats by 18 points and scored 0-35 in doing so.

The Gaelic Football Show: why this is a crunch weekend in the season for players and managers

S The Gaelic Football Show: why this is a crunch weekend in the season for players and managers

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick locked in, Cats crisis and Hoggie togs out with the lads

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick locked in, Cats crisis and Hoggie togs out with the lads

Ben O'Connor 7/3/2026

S John Fogarty: Ben O’Connor doesn’t need to know his Cork team just yet

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Justice at last for Noel Farrell’s victims

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Justice at last for Noel Farrell’s victims

On The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast this week, Irish Examiner reporter Alison O’Reilly describes the court proceedings in the Noel Farrell case and the siblings’ reaction to finding justice at last, for them and their mother.

The Irish team celebrate after Jamie Osborne scores a try 6/3/2026

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland get job done against disruptive Wales

Watch: Cheltenham Special: Mullins, the hosts and the underdogs - Ruby Walsh surveys Festival week

Watch: Cheltenham Special: Mullins, the hosts and the underdogs - Ruby Walsh surveys Festival week

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Paving over Bessborough's missing babies

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Paving over Bessborough's missing babies

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Watch: Scores gather at Bessborough to protest the approval of plans for 140 apartments on the site

Watch: Scores gather at Bessborough to protest the approval of plans for 140 apartments on the site

A vigil was held at the gates of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork, where scores gathered to protest Cork City Council’s approval of plans for 140 apartments on the site.

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Watch: Trump describes Iran war as a 'short-term excursion'

Watch: Ruby Walsh's earliest Cheltenham memories and the excitement of the weighing room on Day One

Watch: Ruby Walsh's earliest Cheltenham memories and the excitement of the weighing room on Day One

farming

Cattle Market

Cattle prices drive 29% increase in agricultural operating surplus

Milk also saw a 10% increase in milk value, with the CSO citing the higher volumes, an increase of 7%, as the main driver

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP

Bluetongue confirmed in various herds in southern and eastern areas

Selective focus shot of milk bottling factory

Siptu seek urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries management

€15k/acre guide for Cork farm in view of large dairy processor

€15k/acre guide for Cork farm in view of large dairy processor

Property

Potential aplenty at €425k Ballinlough semi-d

Potential aplenty at €425k Ballinlough semi-d

It's all Location, Location, Renovation! at this Browningstown house

Beautiful garden with ornamental grasses

Garden Q&A: Is it too late to cut back grasses and perennials in March?

Architect explaining home renovation project to couple in showroom

Kieran McCarthy: How to start planning a house extension

Starter Homes: Four homes in Kealkill, Cloyne, Midleton, and Cork city

Starter Homes: Four homes in Kealkill, Cloyne, Midleton, and Cork city

World

Joey Barton court case

Ex-footballer Joey Barton remanded in custody after golf club assault charge

At separate hearing, Barton was told to pay former England footballer Eni Aluko over £300,000 (€346,000) in damages and legal costs after he was sued for libel.

Italy Caravaggio Portrait

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for €30m

Emmanuel Macron,Ursula von der Leyen,Rafael Grossi

Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', says von der Leyen

Ian Huntley missing girls

Inmate charged with murder of Ian Huntley

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Sims IVF Clinic in City Gate offers pre-implantation genetic testing and egg donation programmes helping achieve pregnancy

Renault drives French elegance with a special screening of Alice Winocour’s Couture

Renault drives French elegance with a special screening of Alice Winocour’s Couture

The power of the G licence

The power of the G licence

Collaboration at the heart of Cork County Council’s ambitious development plans

Collaboration at the heart of Cork County Council’s ambitious development plans

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