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Micheál Martin's comments raise questions on his future at the helm of Fianna Fáil

'Everyone is listening to it', one TD remarked on the Taoiseach's latest comments on 'Morning Ireland'

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‘Ukraine peace talks must include European voices’ says Taoiseach, as US negotiators meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin

<p>Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as she arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/Press Association</p>

comment-analysis

Elaine Loughlin: Ukraine is on the minds of all political leaders — but why is Palestine not on agenda?

Keith Cullen: 'I’m lucky to be alive. I was changed forever after my cancer diagnosis'

people

Keith Cullen: 'I’m lucky to be alive. I was changed forever after my cancer diagnosis'

European Political Community summit

news

Two men arrested at Dublin pro-Palestinian protest

Man who had sexual 'relationship' with girl, 14, and plied her with drugs is jailed

court and crime

Man who had sexual 'relationship' with girl, 14, and plied her with drugs is jailed

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Ronan O'Gara: The sorcerer and his apprentice adorn a special Paris match

Hunting Alice Bell - ROS - Toni O'Rourke

culture

'We are living in a time when online misogyny is very loud': Toni O’Rourke

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court and crime

Cork dog breeder caught with €67,000 worth of cannabis is jailed

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News

European Political Community summit

European summit protesters quietly marshalled as gardaí swell streets

Such was the sheer number of gardaí that protesters had little choice but to follow the narrow path cleared for them

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European leaders discuss enrgy costs and ways to achieve an 'affordable future for Europe'

Cork man accused of carrying out knifepoint robbery of pharmacy and theft from supermarket

Cork man accused of carrying out knifepoint robbery of pharmacy and theft from supermarket

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Inside my new book There I Long To Be – Life Through A GAA Lens

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Inside my new book There I Long To Be – Life Through A GAA Lens

Video Shorts

sport

Republic of Ireland V Austria, UEFA Nations League.

'We saw they can make mistakes': Austria's Affengruber pinpoints Irish weaknesses

Ralf Rangnick's team are on course to bounce straight back to Uefa Nations League A by consolidating their spot at the top of Ireland’s pool in the final two matches, starting with the visit of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s outfit to the Raiffeisen Arena (7.45pm, Irish time).

England v Croatia - UEFA Nations League - League Phase - Group A3 - Wembley Stadium

Nations League: Kane marks 126th cap with goal in England win, Esposito double topples France

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Jack Carney says Barbados trip 'a bridge' between 2026 and 2027 seasons

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FIFA fails in bid to stop UEFA disclosure order over World Cup investor plan

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Garth Brooks Irish tour FAQ: How much are tickets and when do they go on sale?

Country music singer Garth Brooks has announced 10 Irish dates for next summer — here’s what you need to know as tickets go on sale

S ‘I was a huge fan, I didn’t see the red flags waving’: My strange encounter with Russell Brand

The Cork man whose military career put James Bond in the shade

The Cork man whose military career put James Bond in the shade

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: ‘Award-winning’ Luas Cork faces criticism from a fair cross section of society

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Sarah Harte: With all that's going on the world we need to cling to nuggets of hope when we find them

S Fergus Finlay: Simon Harris's swipe at the long-term unemployed was lazy, fatuous and cruel

Terry Prone: RTÉ’s regional services merit a more central place on the national stage

Lifestyle

Five For Your Radar: Cork Film Festival, Jeff Tweedy, Andy Irvine...

Five For Your Radar: Cork Film Festival, Jeff Tweedy, Andy Irvine...

Grand Theft Auto is also about to get its latest release

Cork singer Lyra appears to announce pregnancy with touching video post

Cork singer Lyra appears to announce pregnancy with touching video post

I got a preview of Cork's new immersive light and sound experience — here's what to expect

I got a preview of Cork's new immersive light and sound experience — here's what to expect

Roger Taylor quits Duran Duran after 'careful consideration and medical advice'

Roger Taylor quits Duran Duran after 'careful consideration and medical advice'

Viewpoints

Legalising drugs is the only way to stop the killing

Legalising drugs is the only way to stop the killing

If we genuinely want to reduce this violence and protect our children, we need to legalise and regulate drugs

Lula Da Silva Holds Last Rally Ahead Presidential Runoff

Ireland can learn from Brazil's victory over disinformation

COP31 UNFCCC Climate Conference In Antalya

Cop31: As co-host, Ireland must keep lobbyists away from fossil fuels transition conference

Cop31: Political will the only thing holding us back in climate change struggle

Cop31: Political will the only thing holding us back in climate change struggle

Property

Jim Dixon: A home can be anywhere, and it can be a house or a skyrocket

Jim Dixon: A home can be anywhere, and it can be a house or a skyrocket

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to the designer who divides his time between Kerry and London — when he's not travelling the globe creating dwellings on land, in the air and at sea

Home interiors: Curtain trends for 2027 are all about luxury

Home interiors: Curtain trends for 2027 are all about luxury

House of the Week: Kinsale townhouse favoured by Old Head golfers on the market for €650K

House of the Week: Kinsale townhouse favoured by Old Head golfers on the market for €650K

A new cut of business at St Lukes as butchers becomes a supermarket

A new cut of business at St Lukes as butchers becomes a supermarket

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Dalo’s Hurling Show: Refusing to write anyone off, TJ's message, and handing over the GAA to AI

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: Refusing to write anyone off, TJ's message, and handing over the GAA to AI

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the week's hurling.

Hotel review: This hidden West Cork escape is one of our finds of the year

S Hotel review: This hidden West Cork escape is one of our finds of the year

Watch and read: 14-man St Flannan’s dig deep to edge Presentation Milltown

S Watch and read: 14-man St Flannan’s dig deep to edge Presentation Milltown

Watch and read: Kennedy wins it at the death for Killorglin to reignite Corn Uí Mhuirí campaign

S Watch and read: Kennedy wins it at the death for Killorglin to reignite Corn Uí Mhuirí campaign

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Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory, and Moneyball

Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory, and Moneyball

On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Sam Larner, author of Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution.

The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

Drug-related intimidation leaves Irish families feeling alone and under threat

Drug-related intimidation leaves Irish families feeling alone and under threat

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The Mick Clifford Podcast at the Fine Gael ard fheis: Where does the party go next?

farming

Healthy food for vitality and energy with super foods high in protein and carbs

Almost 60% food producers don’t understand Agri-Food Regulator’s role, survey finds

Although the Agri-Food Regulator's survey showed an increase in awareness of the organisation, the understanding of its role and services remains unclear for some primary producers

2026 liver fluke forecast released

2026 liver fluke forecast released

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The 2026 growing season: Fall in yields a taste of the future

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First EU co-funded Irish whiskey campaign worth €3m launched

World

Retail crime

Multiple people shot in Washington DC as police warn people to stay inside

Local council member says police are looking for suspect, while reports say shooting occurred at or outside of a gym

Starmer visit to London Tech Week conference

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after alleged affairs

European Political Community summit

Macron warns ‘no more US support’ for Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges Europe to step up

US Nvidia Jensen Huang Fallout

Firm central to Nvidia chief’s affair scandal pledges to cooperate with US probe

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Flexible, affordable and functional: why Irish travellers prefer travel eSIM to outdated roaming

Flexible, affordable and functional: why Irish travellers prefer travel eSIM to outdated roaming

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JSA Planning strengthens Cork presence as region prepares for next phase of growth

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