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'I feel so guilty': Cork woman, 87, spared jail over fatality when pressing accelerator instead of brake

All parties accepted that how it happened was accidental but that the impacts were no less profound

<p>In New Hampshire, Chris Pappas has won his senate race to become the State's first openly gay senator. Picture: Mel Musto/Bloomberg via Getty Images</p>

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Elaine Loughlin on the US midterms: Democrats have broken the mould. Now they must follow through

<p>Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to media at Government Buildings in Dublin ahead of a Cabinet meeting. Picture: PA</p>

munster

Micheál Martin admits 'all is not well' at CUH

President Trump Attends UFC Fight At Kaseya Center In Miami

columnists

Richard Hogan: Manosphere is a distraction — social media giants are the real enemy

Plans unveiled for major new retail development at Cork's Ballyvolane

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Plans unveiled for major new retail development at Cork's Ballyvolane

Gavel, scales of justice and law books

court and crime

Woman used elderly man’s bank card to purchase clothes from Brown Thomas

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

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Damien Cahalane set to miss out on Cork’s 2027 hurling panel

'A danceable solution to teenage revolution': The heart of Roxy Music is still beating

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'A danceable solution to teenage revolution': The heart of Roxy Music is still beating

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5 things we learned from RTÉ's latest grilling at the Oireachtas

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Cloyne diocese likely to be amalgamated with Cork and Ross

Cloyne diocese likely to be amalgamated with Cork and Ross

Catholic priests in Cloyne have sought 'a conversation' with the Church hierarchy about any merger

Angry Teens

Increase in antisocial behaviour among teenage girls driven by mental health issues — report

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Family courts disruption 'leaves vulnerable children and families at risk'

Woman Experiencing Lower Abdominal and Bladder Pain in Bathroom ? Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis, Cramps and Digestive Discom

Free period products for all schools from next year

Video Shorts

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Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Cora Staunton warns integration delays could cost Gaelic games a generation of players

Staunton said the players leaving Ireland for the AFLW is the 'elephant in the room' for women's Gaelic games

Il Etait Temps and Dinoblue the star attractions at Clonmel

Il Etait Temps and Dinoblue the star attractions at Clonmel

Conan Noonan 2/11/2026

Conan Noonan: 'I wouldn't want to play against us because it's horrible football to play against'

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2026

Maurice Brosnan: In the rush for new audiences, the GAA should trust the game

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100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

S 100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

Excellence in Irish hospitality comes in many forms. From noteworthy newcomers to family favourites, seaside specials and historic treasures, Jillian Bolger and Thom Breathnach select the finest hotels and hideaways to book right now

Democratic Candidates Abdul El-Sayed And Jocelyn Benson Hold Midterm Election Night Event In Michigan

Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: Key US midterms takeaways

12/3/2018 Gardai Checkpoints

Decision not to prosecute garda over imported gun parts shows little has changed within the force

What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Stewing in Cork City traffic leaves me longing for a ferry service

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Sarah Harte: Today's youth are doomscrolling — but all generations are guilty of it

S Fergus Finlay: Is it time for Trump's broken promises to come home to roost?

S Terry Prone: My pal's stint as a private eye didn’t last long

Lifestyle

Sally Foran: I can't recommend this celebrity-loved lymphatic drainage treatment enough

Sally Foran: I can't recommend this celebrity-loved lymphatic drainage treatment enough

Sally Foran travels to Belfast's Merchant Hotel to review the Dimple Amani Method

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Tom Dunne: Gomez were fun on stage. Ireland loved them unconditionally

79th Cannes Film Festival

Maura Higgins shares ‘reality’ of competing on Dancing With The Stars

What act is about to be announced for Páirc Uí Chaoimh and other Irish stadiums?

What act is about to be announced for Páirc Uí Chaoimh and other Irish stadiums?

Viewpoints

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

The war is more dangerous than ever for Ukrainian civilians who fled Putin's invasion. They can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support, asks Kate Durrant

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

Snout of a cow leaning out of the ventilation window of a cage truck.

Does the profit justify the suffering? The case for changing the live transport of animals

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Suzanne Crowe: A decade on, we must learn lessons from Sláintecare

Property

Tripadvisor favourite in pretty Ardmore on sale for €1.5m

Tripadvisor favourite in pretty Ardmore on sale for €1.5m

The Round Tower Hotel in picturesque Ardmore is a compelling coastal investment opportunity

Jennifer Sheahan: Why your house is messy and how to tidy it easily

Jennifer Sheahan: Why your house is messy and how to tidy it easily

Starting gun sounds for second Son-of-a-Bun burger restaurant in Cork

Starting gun sounds for second Son-of-a-Bun burger restaurant in Cork

Monkstown three-bed home for €349,500

Monkstown three-bed home for €349,500

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the week's hurling.

Watch and read: Cashel CS hold off late Thurles CBS fightback to seal dramatic win

S Watch and read: Cashel CS hold off late Thurles CBS fightback to seal dramatic win

Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

S Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

Watch and read: DLS Waterford bag key Harty Cup win, but Tralee CBS push them to the end

S Watch and read: DLS Waterford bag key Harty Cup win, but Tralee CBS push them to the end

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'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

Maureen Sullivan, who entered a Magdalene Laundry at the age of 12, is today's guest on The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

S The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

farming

Close-up of many crumpled receipts from stores. The concept of shopping and purchases

Lighten Up: A spooky old time for the self-employed

'How many cattle did auld Lehane have in January 2025? Sure, I can't remember how many cattle I had this morning'

'You don't need massive changes': Ros Cré students' sustainable beef message

'You don't need massive changes': Ros Cré students' sustainable beef message

Sheep pen

Lamb prices hold as finishers await seasonal lift

Close up shot of raw meat hanging on hooks at a slaughterhouse

Strong autumn kill wipes out cattle supply deficit

World

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visit to UK

Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after election

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government.

Belgium European Commission

Fresh membership talks hope for Serbia as EU says more countries could join soon

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Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off

‘America is back’: Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in historic US midterms

‘America is back’: Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in historic US midterms

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From farm to pharmacy: scaling a premium skincare brand

Irish sheep milk skincare start-up Bánór is growing with confidence, supported by Bank of Ireland

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

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How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

Flexible, affordable and functional: why Irish travellers prefer travel eSIM to outdated roaming

Flexible, affordable and functional: why Irish travellers prefer travel eSIM to outdated roaming

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