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<p>Ahmad Al-Saqar and Jamey Carney (RIP), Killarney Muckross Death Photo: Social media</p>

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Killarney murder: International search under way for Jamey Carney's partner Ahmad Al-Saqar

Gardaí are working with Interpol in a bid to track down the suspect, Ahmad Al-Saqar, described as a “person of significant interest” in the murder investigation.

<p>Gerard O Brien: Convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six victims. File picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie</p>

court and crime

Former judge fails to overturn his conviction for sexually abusing six young men

<p>Aughinish produces alumina, a raw material exported to Russia to make aluminium. The European Parliament this week voted to call for a full ban on the export of alumina to Russia.</p>

munster

Nationalising Aughinish Alumina 'not an option' for Government

Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them

culture

Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them

'No basis' for removing midwives from specialist clinic in Limerick, health minister says

munster

'No basis' for removing midwives from specialist clinic in Limerick, health minister says

Garda stock

court and crime

Garda acquitted of raping wife but convicted of child cruelty against two daughters

Louth GAA Media Event

gaa

'That’s the one word I would use to describe Louth boss Gavin Devlin: charismatic'

Making a toast in a seaside café

outdoors

9 summer walks in Cork where you can cool down with an iced coffee

news

Ryanair emergency landing in Greece after passenger 'partially sucked out of window'

News

€6m Ballsbridge penthouse owner sues over temperatures reaching 33c

€6m Ballsbridge penthouse owner sues over temperatures reaching 33c

Woman paid €6.16m for a luxury Ballsbridge penthouse but claims there are problems with heating system as case heads for mediation

Architectural detail of The Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin Ireland

Man living in Cork jailed for 'vicious and cowardly' stabbing of man in Dublin

Defence Forces Tribunal hears all records of official officer warnings were deleted in 1992

Defence Forces Tribunal hears all records of official officer warnings were deleted in 1992

Cara Darmody to protest for 50 hours outside Leinster House over assessment of needs 'crisis'

Cara Darmody to protest for 50 hours outside Leinster House over assessment of needs 'crisis'

sport

Armagh v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Kieran Shannon: Classy Kerry forwards - there's no end to them

From Dara Ó Cinnéide in ’96 to Dylan Geaney now in 2026, the Kerry forward production line has yet to cease operation.

'Pure innocence' - Ex-Kingdom ace Seán O'Sullivan on life, love and autism

'Pure innocence' - Ex-Kingdom ace Seán O'Sullivan on life, love and autism

Ireland Rugby Captain's Run

Japan challenge key to Farrell's quest for depth a year out from World Cup

Genesis Scottish Open 2026 - Day Two - The Renaissance Club

'A little different to what I was planning': Scottie Scheffler's run of 78 consecutive cuts made ends

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Insight: Must Reads

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

Ireland's islands uncovered: I stayed in a 200-year-old lighthouse on Clare Island

Ireland's islands uncovered: I stayed in a 200-year-old lighthouse on Clare Island

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: When there's room for chaos, hurling doesn't always work out the way you think

Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’

Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’

Regular Columnists

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Colin Sheridan: This World Cup has been teaching us all history

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Jennifer Horgan: What would a museum of an Irish childhood look like?

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: 50 years later, how has Cork changed since the 1976 heatwave?

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S Sarah Harte: Sun-soaked West Cork solstice celebrations pale beside heatwave in Europe

Lifestyle

Peter and Jessica O'Mahony on life after rugby and how a love of the outdoors sparked a joint business idea

Peter and Jessica O'Mahony on life after rugby and how a love of the outdoors sparked a joint business idea

Retirement from rugby has given Peter O'Mahony something he never had before: time. Together with his wife, Jessica, the Cork-based couple share with Vickie Maye how family life, gardening and a love of the outdoors inspired their new Irish lifestyle brand, Søw Sē

Author interview: ‘I don’t buy into the idea that a writer can speak for the nation’

Author interview: ‘I don’t buy into the idea that a writer can speak for the nation’

Picture of a tired young boy sleep on holidays

How to help children sleep in summer heat

Helicopter dumping water on a wildfire

Burning issue: What Europe’s wildfires can teach Ireland

Viewpoints

Mexico v England - FIFA World Cup - Round of 16 - Mexico City Stadium

I'm an Irishman and I support England — it's not easy to say that

Irish people love all sorts of British things — the literature, films, and even their premiership football clubs. So why the anti-English nonsense every World Cup, asks Simon Tierney

State urged to buy Bessborough site as outcry grows over apartment plan

State urged to buy Bessborough site as outcry grows over apartment plan

Lgbt pride rainbow flag during parade in the city .

The Government should use the EU presidency to advance trans, non-binary, and intersex healthcare

Young School Boy With His Hands Clasped

Slow progress of divestment shows parents want a choice of schools — not to change existing ones

Property

The €765k 'country cottage' less than a kilometre from City Hall

The €765k 'country cottage' less than a kilometre from City Hall

A vibrant, ultra-private garden alive with birdsong, and a stylish outdoor dining terrace means this city cottage has the ultimate 'best of both worlds' lifestyle

Modern box or flat dormer roof window in the Victorian suburb of Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Creative solutions to ensure your property is not overlooked

€850k Coast Road home elevated by its gorgeous views

€850k Coast Road home elevated by its gorgeous views

Sea on the doorstep of €1.595m Kinsale home owned by member of Cork's Crosbie family

Sea on the doorstep of €1.595m Kinsale home owned by member of Cork's Crosbie family

Subscriber

Ask Hoggie! Hurling legend Patrick Horgan answers your questions on the GAA championship and more

S Ask Hoggie! Hurling legend Patrick Horgan answers your questions on the GAA championship and more

The Cork icon togged out for an in-depth conversation with the Irish Examiner's Maurice Brosnan, who was armed with your queries.

Tom Grennan review: Fans enjoy Bedford-born singer's return to 'the motherland' at Cork's Marquee

S Tom Grennan review: Fans enjoy Bedford-born singer's return to 'the motherland' at Cork's Marquee

Hotel review: This chain offers a colourful, neighbourhood stay in the capital

S Hotel review: This chain offers a colourful, neighbourhood stay in the capital

Shane O'Donnell with Mary O'Donnell 5/7/2026

S Maurice Brosnan on hurling: Retiring O'Donnell sums it up, Cork shooting, and the art of the sub

LISTEN NOW

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?

On this week's episode of Arena, Maurice Brosnan is joined by columnist Kieran Shannon to examine Cork's All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Galway and what comes next.

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Dominic Finn’s story of being adopted from Bessborough

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Dominic Finn’s story of being adopted from Bessborough

Watch Now

Watch: Fota animals cool down during the heatwave

Watch: Fota animals cool down during the heatwave

How do you keep wild animals cool during a heatwave? Senior Ranger Liam McConville explains how Fota Wildlife Park is helping its animals beat the heat, from ice treats to cooling showers.

Watch: Wildfires in southern Spain kill twelve

Watch: Wildfires in southern Spain kill twelve

Nato summit

Watch: Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain

farming

Wooden Logs with Forest on Background

Minister opens third tranche of grants for sustainable forest harvesting machinery

The grant is now open to a wider range of applicants, including forestry producer groups and licensed hauliers, as well as forestry contractors

Grazing Cows

Tirlán launches weather support package for its suppliers

Hereford cattle

Incoming changes to Terminal and Replacement indexes set for July

Dairygold to close Crewe facility and explore sale of Leeds business

Dairygold to close Crewe facility and explore sale of Leeds business

World

Reform UK Wiltshire conference

Police launch murder probe after death of Ann Widdecombe

Manhunt has been launched for a white male believed to be responsible

Caribbean Britain Slavery Reparations

Barbados PM rejects Braverman’s ‘asinine’ claim that ex-colonies should repay UK

China Space

China takes page from SpaceX and recaptures first stage of rocket to reuse it

Menlo Park, CA, USA - October 29, 2021: META sign next to the Headquarters Corporate office building. Meta is a social networkin

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive

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Waiting to hear? Specsavers offers immediate, easy access to expert audiology care

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Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

Cork powering the delivery of EirGrid’s new strategy

Cork powering the delivery of EirGrid’s new strategy

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