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<p>Trish Kearney: 'I'm delighted that he was finally found guilty publicly.' File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'

Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following a trial earlier this year

<p>The Replay with Séanie McGrath </p>

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The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Cork semis review and Kerry comes to life

<p>Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers said the planned strike on Wednesday will cause 'great disruption' to the country. File picture: PA</p>

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Union leaders reject minister's push for WRC talks with strike to go ahead

Wedding of the Week: All working out for Cork couple who met in the gym

people

Wedding of the Week: All working out for Cork couple who met in the gym

Cork fitness gym F45 Elysian co-owned by Peter Stringer to close 'with immediate effect'

companies

Cork fitness gym F45 Elysian co-owned by Peter Stringer to close 'with immediate effect'

Spencer Matthews Runs The Marathon With The Turmeric Co. “tattooed” Across His Knees

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Colin Sheridan: Why I'm rooting for Spencer Matthews, the marathon runner I never expected to like

Jerome Stack during the game 21/1/2024

gaa

Shock as Fossa lose manager Stack ahead of Munster campaign

Trish Kearney: Writing about what she knows as Cork-based author turns to fiction

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Trish Kearney: Writing about what she knows as Cork-based author turns to fiction

Enoch Burke court case

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Ammi Burke: Labour Court hears sacked solicitor 'could not have caused more damage to herself'

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Fórsa members vote in favour of industrial action

Schools and hospitals to be hit as tens of thousands set to strike

Widespread strikes expected on Wednesday after unions reject Jack Chambers' invitation to talks

Cork man accused of stealing thousands of euro worth of designer items from Brown Thomas

Cork man accused of stealing thousands of euro worth of designer items from Brown Thomas

Gardaí charge man with burglary of St Anne’s in Shandon

Gardaí charge man with burglary of St Anne’s in Shandon

Before We Die

HSE will not publish report showing that 4,200 people need residential disability placement

sport

Coventry City v Newcastle United - Premier League - Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry land long-awaited home win as Mfuni seals rout of Newcastle

Coventry have climbed out of the relegation zone after their second successive win

Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Dylan Watts winner sends Shamrock Rovers six points clear after fiery Dublin derby

Scotstown v Inniskeen - Monaghan County Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final

John McEntee confirmed as new Monaghan football manager

Manchester United Training - Carrington Training Centre - Monday October 12th

Michael Carrick hopes battling characters can bring good times back to Man Utd

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Nurses rally in Dublin

A nationwide public sector strike begins on Wednesday — here's what you need to know

Unions estimate that there will be between 300,000 and 400,000 public servants on strike on Wednesday as part of a row with the government over pay negotiations amid the cost-of-living crisis

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Unrecognizable health visitor and a senior woman during home visit.

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Simple truth is that we all just want to decide things for ourselves — even mice

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Should Ireland ditch its annual budget circus and plan spending for four years?

David O'Mahony: If AI writes our stories and we stop reading between the lines, what is left?

Lifestyle

Dirty dishes no more

Suzanne Harrington: 'The house has never been cleaner...I have never been more on edge'

For many years, I was the sole project manager of two kids, a succession of massive muddy dogs, and a long line of lodgers from Albania to Zambia...now, I am terrorised by a weekly cleaning rota

Fast shopping

Caitríona Redmond: How I reduce my weekly grocery shop spend

School heart test campaign in memory of former pupil Ellen Cassidy

School heart test campaign in memory of former pupil Ellen Cassidy

Cork singer Lyra releases rendition of Shane MacGowan's song as part of tribute project

Cork singer Lyra releases rendition of Shane MacGowan's song as part of tribute project

Viewpoints

Road safety on Ireland's motorways

Ciarán Cannon: No, Seán Canney, 'everybody' is not responsible for road deaths

As road deaths rise, the Government dropped planned reforms of the RSA and increased public transport fares — and now the minister seems to be disavowing political responsibility, writes Ciarán Cannon

Close Up of a Professional Office Specialist Working on Desktop Computer in Modern Technological Monitoring Control Room with Di

Are universities equipped to catch foreign influence and national security risks?

US-VOTE-POLITICS-ELECTION

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

SPAIN-DEMONSTRATION-SOCIEDAD-HOUSING-EVICTION-POLITICS

Colin Sheridan: An 87-year-old woman sparked a general election in Spain. Can its politicians now deliver on housing?

Property

€325k colourful, charming, and convenient home in Tramore

€325k colourful, charming, and convenient home in Tramore

This Newtown Mews mid-terrace, two-bed home is smart and modern and was refurbished in 2022

Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues

Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues

Man removing a metal beam

Brigid Browne: is splitting our family home in two the right move?

'Getting my own bedroom at 14 inspired me to be a designer'

'Getting my own bedroom at 14 inspired me to be a designer'

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Moycarkey-Borris v Thurles Sarsfields - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Thurles Sarsfields grow and mature in Ronan Maher’s absence

Four months on from it looking like their season had gone up in smokes, Thurles Sarsfields are Tipp chamions

St Finbarr's dig in to keep double dreams on track

S St Finbarr's dig in to keep double dreams on track

Doon v Na Piarsaigh - Limerick County Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh make fifth consecutive Limerick SHC decider

White-Footed Mouse (Peromyscus Leucopus)

S Terry Prone: Simple truth is that we all just want to decide things for ourselves — even mice

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The latest episode of the Mick Clifford Podcast examines the winners, losers and lingering questions from Budget 2027.

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

S The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

farming

Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Fame and Abba were back in the limelight at Millstreet as Eedy Doorman Fame became the first Irish-bred cow to win the National Dairy Show Championship three times.

US import tariffs

Water quality progress is key to retaining nitrates derogation - McGrath

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

World

The 91st Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles

Selma Blair arrested in New York after alleged assault on Delta flight

Actress Selma Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital on Sunday night after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a plane from Los Angeles to New York.

The 91st Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles

Selma Blair taken into custody after reports of abusive passenger on plane

Man buying meat at grocery store

Hackers force fridge temperatures in hundreds of supermarkets up to 50C overnight

Jury selection begins in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial

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UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

Edwards Lifesciences marks five years in Mid-West and back-to-back global Plant of the Year awards

Edwards Lifesciences marks five years in Mid-West and back-to-back global Plant of the Year awards

Friends playing padel on a blue outdoor court — energetic POV shot of group sport and recreation

Padel 100: Bringing Europe’s fastest-growing sport to towns and schools across Ireland

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