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Budget 2027: Government likely to remove carbon tax increases on kerosene and home heating oil

The Taoiseach also confirmed that there will be double Christmas payments for those in receipt of social welfare

<p>Carrigtwohill’s Patrick Walsh solos towards the goal. Pic: Noel Sweeney.</p>

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Watch and read: Carrigtwohill dig deep to overcome Blarney and reach Cork SAHC final

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Wedding of the Week: Fireworks for Cork bride and groom at seaside wedding

Saturday with Harrison Gardner: The only antidote to an uncertain future is to prepare yourself

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Saturday with Harrison Gardner: The only antidote to an uncertain future is to prepare yourself

Paul Geaney and Seán Trundle 18/1/2026

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Watch and read: Superb Spa stun All-Ireland club champions Dingle in Kerry SFC

€800k scenic Kinsale harbour hotspot is a rebuild ready waterside wonder

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€800k scenic Kinsale harbour hotspot is a rebuild ready waterside wonder

Charlie O’Shea scores his sides third try despite Zak Burger 3/10/2026

rugby

Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster kickstart URC campaign with bonus-point win over Bulls

My Life with Reverend Meghan Farr: The Cork priest bringing faith out of the church and into the pub

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My Life with Reverend Meghan Farr: The Cork priest bringing faith out of the church and into the pub

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Witness appeal as woman dies after being struck by vehicle

The incident occurred at North Wall Quay, Dublin, on September 26

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Man, 50s, dies following crash involving motorcycle and car

Cairde Fail president's dinner

Taoiseach: Boycott of Israel match may 'harm' Ireland with no benefit to Palestinians

Drumcree Orange Order parade

'I never heard such nonsense': O’Neill criticises Bryant comments about Drumcree stand-off

sport

Charlie O’Shea with friends after the game 3/10/2026

'Don't want to blow too much smoke up his backside': McMillan praises Munster rookie Charlie O’Shea

The 20-year-old from Cork guided Munster to their first victory of the URC campaign, a 26-22 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Limerick on Saturday night.

England v Spain - UEFA Nations League - League Phase - Group A3 - Wembley Stadium

Nations League round-up: Lamine Yamal stars as Spain see off Czechia, Scotland boss gets first win

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session

Heimir Hallgrimsson: UEFA must consider whether Ireland and Israel meet again

Denis Leamy and Ronan O’Gara before the game 28/8/2026

Top-14 round-up: Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle secure first bonus-point of the season

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Insight: Must Reads

Patrick Horgan book excerpt: People criticising Gary Keegan over 2025 final misread situation totally

Patrick Horgan book excerpt: People criticising Gary Keegan over 2025 final misread situation totally

This is an abridged extract from Patrick Horgan's autobiography, 'Hoggie', published by Gill Books and in shops from October 8th. It will be officially launched at Glen Rovers Hurling Club at 8pm the same evening

Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes

Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes

The fuel protesters have the crowds. But do they have a political future?

Ireland’s fuel protest movement: Who are the three men behind the campaign?

Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

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Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Budget 2027 is showing who matters in Ireland — and who is being left with the crumbs

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Elaine Loughlin: Ireland has a cost-of-living crisis. But the gap between those living it is getting wider

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Gareth O’Callaghan: In an age of anxiety, are people turning back to Jesus for hope?

Clodagh Finn: Teresa Deevy refused to let deafness silence her. Now Ireland is listening again

Lifestyle

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Esther McCarthy: I like my workmen sexy, not sexist!

Can you put me through to the hotline that helps harried women dig large holes? Thanks a mil

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake chicken and leek pie

6 Late Late country music special talking points: Dolly Parton celebrated and Hall of Fame inductee announced

6 Late Late country music special talking points: Dolly Parton celebrated and Hall of Fame inductee announced

Sky Matters: Gaining perspective by using objects visible in the October sky

Sky Matters: Gaining perspective by using objects visible in the October sky

Viewpoints

Patrick McDermott: The forgotten Irish missionary who helped build Catholicism in Nigeria

Patrick McDermott: The forgotten Irish missionary who helped build Catholicism in Nigeria

Newly examined correspondence sheds light on Patrick McDermott and the lesser-known Irish missionaries who helped build Catholic communities in Nigeria

Drumcree Orange Order parade

Dolan O'Hagan: The long tail of history will show Ulster the way

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

The Domino scheme is a rare good news story in maternity services — don't gut it

The Domino scheme is a rare good news story in maternity services — don't gut it

Property

200-year-old gem with generous grounds on Blackrock Road for €650k

200-year-old gem with generous grounds on Blackrock Road for €650k

The 1808 property retains period features, generous gardens and decades of family memories, including an unusual four-legged resident

From rabbits in the garden to a Jacuzzi bath: The €825,000 Cork home with it all

From rabbits in the garden to a Jacuzzi bath: The €825,000 Cork home with it all

Fine furniture, art and decorative objects at Coolattin House auction

Fine furniture, art and decorative objects at Coolattin House auction

Antique auctions: Cork pushes the boat out for bidders

Antique auctions: Cork pushes the boat out for bidders

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S Watch and read: David Clifford plots East Kerry’s escape to victory with last-gasp two-point free

Clifford slotted the two point free to pinch this Kerry SFC first round knockout tie against Mid Kerry.

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S Watch and Read: Ben Murphy impresses as Austin Stacks cruise to facile win over injury-hit Milltown/Castlemaine

Watch and read: Dylan Healy's late goal edges Dungourney past Valley Rovers and into Cork Premier IHC final

S Watch and read: Dylan Healy's late goal edges Dungourney past Valley Rovers and into Cork Premier IHC final

Watch and read: Super sub Mark Reen saves Rathmore with late winner against St Kieran's

S Watch and read: Super sub Mark Reen saves Rathmore with late winner against St Kieran's

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

The comedian discusses her experience of postnatal depression, psychiatric care and the challenges new mothers face seeking treatment

The Gaelic Football Show: Éamonn Fitzmaurice to Galway adds another bit of spice

S The Gaelic Football Show: Éamonn Fitzmaurice to Galway adds another bit of spice

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

farming

55a Kildare farm fetches €1.06m at auction

55a Kildare farm fetches €1.06m at auction

With strong interest in advance of the auction, there was a large attendance on the day.

‘Intelligent’ camera monitors calving contractions

‘Intelligent’ camera monitors calving contractions

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.

Farm View: Trump’s fuel dilemma threatens Europe’s diesel supply

Sweeter than ever

Agri-Food Regulator adds flavour to Blas na hÉireann awards

World

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Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel returning to Bulgaria

The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel are arriving in Bulgaria, after decades of negotiations with neighbouring Greece.

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Latvia goes to the polls on October 3rd to choose who will sit in the national parliament, the Saeima, for the

Latvians vote for new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

Congo Ebola Clinical Trials

Drug trial seeks to halt DR Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak

Russia Ukraine War

Russian strikes damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

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