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<p>Abdullah Khan, aged 24, has pleaded guilty to terrorism offences, assault, and arson.</p>

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Ireland faces evolving terror threats including Islamist and far-right risks, report finds

Oversight judge warns of evolving terror risks and calls for modernised surveillance laws with stronger safeguards for civil liberties

<p>BusConnects Cork is set to transform Cork's bus system into a higher frequency and more reliable network, with over 90km of bus lanes in 11 transport corridors. File picture Larry Cummins</p>

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Major part of BusConnects Bishopstown route dropped following Cork Luas plans

<p>Julie and John Finn, outside Finns' Farmcut, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The couple are the new owners of Aherne's seafood restaurant and townhouse in Youghal, Co Cork Picture: Joleen Cronin</p>

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Hospitality duo John and Julie Finn are new owners of Aherne’s Seafood Restaurant in Youghal

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Bernard O'Shea: My (achievable) list of things you should have done by 50

Pedestrian, 60s, dies following collision involving bus at Dublin Airport

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Pedestrian, 60s, dies following collision involving bus at Dublin Airport

Irish clothing chain Born to close its 15 stores with loss of over 100 jobs

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Irish clothing chain Born to close its 15 stores with loss of over 100 jobs

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship

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'There were times I was like, rugby is killing me’: Calvin Nash hopes injury woes behind him as he eyes 100th cap

Sally Foran: The best beauty products under a tenner — and one stellar serum for €21

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Sally Foran: The best beauty products under a tenner — and one stellar serum for €21

Pfizer to cut more than 100 jobs at Ringaskiddy plant in Cork

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Pfizer to cut more than 100 jobs at Ringaskiddy plant in Cork

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EU data law is restricting criminal investigations, says oversight judge

EU data law is restricting criminal investigations, says oversight judge

Judge George Birmingham said the current situation is 'less than satisfactory'

UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR-DEFENCE-INDUSTRY

‘Ukraine’s future, post-war, is in Europe and the European Union’

Oversight judge calls for modern powers to combat changing threats to Ireland's security

Oversight judge calls for modern powers to combat changing threats to Ireland's security

Number of properties to rent through HAP more than halved since December

Number of properties to rent through HAP more than halved since December

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Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League - Turf Moor

Pep Guardiola adamant Man City have to win all their games to win Premier League

It is the first time City have led the table since August and, with five games to play, they appear to be timing their run perfectly.

Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship Launch 2026

Rouines and Clare grew up on '92 glory but still awaiting a sequel

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Stacey Flood: 'It's such an Irish thing to shy away from being confident'

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

John Kiely issues rallying call to Limerick supporters ahead of Cork clash

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'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

Michael Jackson was a megastar when he played two concerts at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as part of the Bad tour. As the biopic of the late singer hits cinemas, we look back on that memorable weekend and you can share your own memories of those gigs at the end of the article

Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

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Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Cork's status as a Unesco learning city — twice — is unmatched anywhere

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Sarah Harte: Religion and free speech are often uneasy bedfellows

S Fergus Finlay: On both sides of the Irish Sea, political leaders are in trouble

Terry Prone: Victims of trolling should follow Dolly Parton’s lead and rise above it

Lifestyle

Worried about scam car sellers? Here’s what to look out for

Worried about scam car sellers? Here’s what to look out for

Fake adverts and false sellers are a worry for those buying a car, but there are some things you can look out for

The Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere

In pictures: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite for Devil Wears Prada 2

Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan

Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan

Reading Festival 2012 - Day 2

Fun in foreign fields: 14 music festivals to tempt you overseas this summer

Viewpoints

Offshore Wind Farm

Fuel crisis shows Ireland cannot build a secure future on imported energy

Ireland needs to harness its own abundant renewable energy resources as quickly as possible and reduce its exposure to volatile global fossil fuel prices, writes Scott Sutherland, project director of Codling Wind Park

Adi Roche: Forty years have passed but Irish commitment to Chornobyl remains

Adi Roche: Forty years have passed but Irish commitment to Chornobyl remains

Singing together can help build community in divisive times

Singing together can help build community in divisive times

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Contraception is free, but it's not reaching everyone who needs it

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Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

S Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan, Mark Landers and Ken Hogan break down next Sunday's Munster SHC clashes between Cork and Limerick and Waterford and Tipp.

Darragh McCarthy looks to the sideline 19/4/2026

S Hurling observations: Tipp v Cork endgame shows thin line between risk and reward

Australia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

S John Fallon: Grand home stages central to women’s legacy

Clayton McMillan 21/4/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Munster can't seem to navigate their way out of the storm

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Chasing gold - the truth about Irish athletics funding

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Chasing gold - the truth about Irish athletics funding

This week, we’re talking funding for athletics, how the model works and how it could be better.

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

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Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

The sculpture named 'Chornobyl Mother' by Sandra Bell was installed at the Atlantic Pond, Marina Park.

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

The Masters - Final Round

Watch: Rory McIlroy talks about the challenges of winning the Masters

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Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Co-op paid €1.8bn to farmer suppliers as it reports strong financial performance last year

Fonterra Office in Auckland

Kiwi dairy farmers land €200,000 windfall after €2.7bn Fonterra payout

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

Property

Landmark Cork furniture superstore The Loft hits the market for €6m

Landmark Cork furniture superstore The Loft hits the market for €6m

Vendors the Herlihy family have prepared a preliminary scheme for a mixed use development with a focus on student accommodation

€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

Home of the Year: See all 10 finalists in the running for the title

Home of the Year: See all 10 finalists in the running for the title

World

Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years

Number of billionaires globally could reach 4,000 in next five years

There are now 3,110 billionaires but analysis shows ‘deep structural acceleration’ in wealth creation around world

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?

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Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills two people

European Union Flags

EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

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