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Voters rebuke Trump as Democrats win control of US Congress in ‘blue wave’

Democrats flip Senate seats in Michigan, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio; voters reject Trump’s agenda in ‘blue wave’

<p>US House Democratic Whip Rep. Katherine Clark and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries celebrate at a Democrat press conference on November 3. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images </p>

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Explainer: What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?

<p>Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has been confirmed as the successor to Leo Cullen as Leinster head coach. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Donal Lenihan: Leinster's brave McNamara appointment has echoes of Joe Schmidt

West Cork couple tie the knot in American TV surprise: 'I kept the secret for months'

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West Cork couple tie the knot in American TV surprise: 'I kept the secret for months'

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No prosecution for garda who arranged firearm parts import for private gun club

Fresh plans lodged for apartment development in Cork suburb

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Planning granted for Ballincollig apartments after lengthy legal battle

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

Watch: Fiona Shaw and Pierce Brosnan throw lavish Christmas party for Burberry campaign

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Watch: Fiona Shaw and Pierce Brosnan throw lavish Christmas party for Burberry campaign

Accountant avoids jail for diverting €144k of company money to her own bank account

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Accountant avoids jail for diverting €144k of company money to her own bank account

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Cork traffic and weather: Conditions set to remain mild and dry for rest of week

Cork traffic and weather: Conditions set to remain mild and dry for rest of week

Temperatures of 9-12 degrees are expected throughout the day

'Things are only going to get worse': Families affected by drug intimidation hold vigil outside Dáil

'Things are only going to get worse': Families affected by drug intimidation hold vigil outside Dáil

Hand turns dice and changes the word November to Movember. Movember is an annual event to raise awareness of men's health issues

'We like to call it mental fitness': GAA project helps young people talk about suicide and self-harm

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'Tangible' signs of reform at RTÉ, Oireachtas Committee to hear

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Arena: From player to the boardroom, the rise of social sport and where funding helps

Arena: From player to the boardroom, the rise of social sport and where funding helps

On this week’s episode of Arena, the weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Sport Ireland’s Nora Stapleton.

AFLW Rd 11 - Geelong v Fremantle

AFL to consider rule change to add Gaelic football solo in women’s competition

The Big Westerner can make class tell on Wexford return

The Big Westerner can make class tell on Wexford return

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Road bowling: Last-shot drama as O’Donovan lands Dan Joe Holland Cup

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12/3/2018 Gardai Checkpoints

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

The garda got the justice minister to sign for gun parts on the basis that they were needed by An Garda Síochána, which the State paid for, but they ultimately ended up in a private gun club, writes Mick Clifford

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?

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

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

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Sarah Harte: Critical thinking is alive and well — even if we spend too much time on our phones

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

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Mick Clifford: Trump promised to put Americans first. So why are voters still struggling with inflation?

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Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Frieda’s stepdaughter, Asia Agnelli Lagrange, also confirmed his death on social media.

Seeing a Corcadorca play at age 11 led me to pursue a career in theatre

Seeing a Corcadorca play at age 11 led me to pursue a career in theatre

Hector hits South America and 'beautiful' Bolivia steals his heart

Hector hits South America and 'beautiful' Bolivia steals his heart

My life with Sinéad Burke: The office can be very disabling, we help make it more accessible

My life with Sinéad Burke: The office can be very disabling, we help make it more accessible

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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

Ireland must use its presidency to champion stronger, science-based animal transport legislation, including shorter journeys, effective temperature limits, adequate space, improved protection for vulnerable animals

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

An empty refrigerator at a SuperValu supermarket in Dublin

A SuperValu fridge is an odd target for a cyberattack — but it is a warning to everyone

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.

Ireland has the weakest short-term letting rules in Europe

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Monkstown three-bed home for €349,500

Monkstown three-bed home for €349,500

This terraced house was built in 1850

Bay windows for harbour views in €440k Monkstown home

Bay windows for harbour views in €440k Monkstown home

City centre charm and potential at €295k Lower Glanmire Rd house

City centre charm and potential at €295k Lower Glanmire Rd house

Kenmare gets the conversation started for designers from across the world

Kenmare gets the conversation started for designers from across the world

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Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B

S John Fallon: Cloud of Israel matches still lingers over Hallgrimsson's Ireland

Any desire Heimir Hallgrímsson harboured to leave behind the fraught scenes and words attached to the pair of matches against Israel has been dismantled by the continuance of legacy investigations.

Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

S Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

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 Replay with Seánie McGrath: how Kanturk do it, why Cork sides fall flat in Munster

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: how Kanturk do it, why Cork sides fall flat in Munster

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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 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?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

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Mart reports from Kanturk, Kilmallock, Ennis, Dowra, Balla, Castlerea and Kilkenny

Mart reports from Kanturk, Kilmallock, Ennis, Dowra, Balla, Castlerea and Kilkenny

Top dry cow prices included a Friesian dry cow weighing 665kg and selling for €1,940

Asian woman selecting a large bottle of fresh milk from a refrigerated shelf.

Paula Hynes: Ireland could be the premium farm shop of the world

Caucasian Woman Tending to Cattle Feed on Farm

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

West Cork man wins 2026 Paddy Fitzgerald Award

West Cork man wins 2026 Paddy Fitzgerald Award

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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

Republicans suffer historic losses, Democrats win control of Congress – and Trump backs away from losing candidates

Michigan Residents Cast Ballots With Control Of House, Senate At Stake

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator

Election 2026 Texas Senate

James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

Kellogg Will Split Into Three Companies To Promote Growth

Kellogg’s removes whole rice from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops amid ‘changing weather’

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Irish chief executives prioritise AI but face challenges on delivery

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‘Irish customers want a kitchen that is warm and welcoming, and premium appliances that stand the test of time’

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