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<p>Micheál Martin says Bertie Ahern’s comments about specific ethnicities were 'not appropriate' or 'proper'. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

politics

Taoiseach says Bertie Ahern comments on immigration were ‘not appropriate’

Micheál Martin says Ireland must respect people of all ethnic backgrounds following controversy over Bertie Ahern remarks

<p>The incident happened on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road R495, Nenagh, at around 9pm on Tuesday evening. </p>

munster

Woman, 20s, dies following two-car crash in Tipperary

<p>Simon Callow in Four Weddings And A Funeral. The two- or three-day conspicuous multiple outfit wedding took a bath during the recession, to re-emerge post-covid with a vengeance.</p>

columnists

Sarah Harte: It's strange to attend a wedding as an almost-divorcée

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'We’d been living together for about 30 years'

people

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'We’d been living together for about 30 years'

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world

WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

farming

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

gaa

Cork's Brian Hayes looking forward to downtime

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

culture

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

Drunk driver who killed cyclist had children in car and open wine bottle on passenger seat

court and crime

Drunk driver who killed cyclist had children in car and open wine bottle on passenger seat

News

Mobile phone use for children and teenagers

Oireachtas committee calls for limits on social media algorithms instead of under-16 ban

Committee urges stronger regulation of algorithms, AI, and online harms instead of an outright social media ban for teenagers

Birmingham Airport runway closed

Record number of non-EU nationals illegally present in Ireland last year

PSNI stock

Man treated in hospital after being shot in leg

Fianna Fail Enterprise Roundtable

Dara Calleary: ‘Loads of people’ have suggested me as Fianna Fail’s next leader

sport

Mungret parkrun in partnership with Vhi

Record number of people in Ireland now taking part in sport every week

Swimming (8%), running (7%), cycling (4%) and weights training (4%) were the top five most popular activities among those surveyed

AFLW Grand Final - North Melbourne v Brisbane

'We would have an Irish team’: Discussions taking place for 20th AFLW club

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Boost for Limerick as Aaron Gillane fit to face Waterford

Darragh Heneghan with a shot at goal 10/5/2026

S Maurice Brosnan: Galway's kickout issues, Heneghan's breakout, and Geaney's genius

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Insight: Must Reads

SHANNEN HEALY

S I’m going to 11 weddings this year — here’s how I’m saving money and still having fun

Cork-born, Dublin-based Shannen Healy has grown a following as a de-influencer, sharing her imperfect sustainable journey online. Here she shares how she is approaching wedding season in a way that saves money, reduces waste, and doesn’t take away from the fun

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry evolution is clear as same old Cork failings rush to surface

Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

S Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

S Anthony Daly: Déise still search for missing inches but Cork are enjoying themselves

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

S Terry Prone: Labour’s losses are down to the fact that they didn’t listen to voters

David O'Mahony: Met Gala may not be your thing but it shows art hasn't gone out of fashion

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Colin Sheridan: Demanding accountability from a government or a society is not racism

Lifestyle

Empire Awards Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek’s wife says ‘reality is settling in’ months after actor died

The actor died on February 11 after suffering from bowel cancer.

'Mummy sent us an angel': Patsy Keane pays tribute to mother in pregnancy update

'Mummy sent us an angel': Patsy Keane pays tribute to mother in pregnancy update

Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final

Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final

I tried sea and sauna therapy to discover the benefits of the ancient tradition

I tried sea and sauna therapy to discover the benefits of the ancient tradition

Viewpoints

Hospital stock

Elaine Loughlin: Simple steps that could alleviate pressure on nurses

Instead of spending an afternoon highlighting the dedication of our nurses, our politicians could do the job they are elected to carry out

Local elections 2026

Enda Brady: It was the lack of hope which killed Starmer’s premiership

Common Seals in Ireland

What will it take for Ireland to prioritise marine protection?

The Ireland team dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026

Paul Hosford: Petitions committee a good place to see what's on Irish people's minds

Property

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Resealing your bath or shower may not be glamorous, but it is far more manageable than it looks

New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

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Green light for new padel tennis facility in Cork

Subscriber

FAI Director of Football Media Briefing

S John Fallon: John Martin’s Shamrock Rovers history mystery bad for his FAI role

For the future of harmonious relationships, more than clarity from Fifa will be required to defuse this timebomb.

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: Lancaster has made Galway, at once, hostile and attractive

The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

S The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

LISTEN NOW

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

The podcast explores growing privacy concerns linked to wearable recording technology and social media content creation

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Watch Now

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

More than 90 Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to go since the weekend

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

State visit to the US - Day Two

Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

farming

8a Kildare parcel achieves €25k/acre at auction

8a Kildare parcel achieves €25k/acre at auction

Grassland roadside holding achieved pre-auction guide price of €200,000

129-acre East Cork farm seeks in excess of €25k/acre

129-acre East Cork farm seeks in excess of €25k/acre

Brian Reidy: French milk production comes in many shapes and sizes

Brian Reidy: French milk production comes in many shapes and sizes

Lakeland Dairies increase their milk price

Lakeland Dairies increase their milk price

World

Russia Ukraine War

Russia targets residential areas of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace

More than 100 Russian drones targeted areas of Ukraine on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, hours after another barrage aimed at civilian areas killed at least eight people.

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Streeting visits Keir Starmer at No 10 for crunch talks as unions pull support

US Trump China Pomp

Trump to meet Xi at Beijing summit as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

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How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

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