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munster

'I will never forget it': Neighbours describe horror of Waterford arson attack as children named

'It’s a sound that has just shocked me — people screaming for their lives inside a burning house.'

<p>Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers talking to media ahead of Tuesday's Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA</p>

politics

Jack Chambers: Pay can be starting point in union negotiations

<p>'Leave my health out of it’: Patrick O’Donovan accuses Fine Gael colleagues of ‘ultimate betrayal’ over reports questioning his health. Picture: PA</p>

politics

Minister Patrick O’Donovan taken to hospital after becoming unwell at EU event in Limerick

Orla & Rob

people

My Wedding Day with Orla Hennelly: GAA weddings tend to be in the winter

Leo XIV,Andrea Cambieri

world

Pope Leo has lung cancer and had part of one lung removed

Enoch Burke court case

court and crime

Ammi Burke's behaviour 'truly appalling', Labour Court told

Tralee CBS make Kerry hurling history with first Harty Cup win

gaa

Tralee CBS make Kerry hurling history with first Harty Cup win

Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery

culture

Chasing Millions: Christopher Eccleston aims for fun in comedy about the Northern Bank robbery

National Ambulance Service industrial action

politics

Taoiseach makes last-minute plea to public sector unions to 'very simply, come in and talk'

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A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

From a cold shower to a cold bed: TD cites couple with no heating as they live on €8 a day

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty told the Dáil he spoke to a couple who ran out of heating oil because they had 'just €8 a day to live on'

Cork man told gardaí they would be fired if they did not investigate car packed with drugs

Cork man told gardaí they would be fired if they did not investigate car packed with drugs

Cork gardaí bring more drugs charges against alleged dealer

Cork gardaí bring more drugs charges against alleged dealer

Man who booked into hotel to watch Katie Taylor fight ended night in cell, court hears

Man who booked into hotel to watch Katie Taylor fight ended night in cell, court hears

sport

Fulham v Manchester United - Premier League - Craven Cottage

Lisandro Martinez hits out at Manchester United hierarchy following defeat, defends Michael Carrick

The Argentinian lamented United's lack of recruitment in the summer, specifically putting the blame on technical director Jason Wilcox, while defending his under pressure manager Michael Carrick

Arsenal v Lille - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Emirates Stadium

Timber, Eze and Saka help Arsenal to routine win over Lille

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

Atletico Madrid crank up pressure on Carrick

Denise O'Sullivan with Alexandra Burova 13/10/2026

Real World Cup test looms for Ireland after hapless Kazakhstan crushed

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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 Fergus Finlay: Government’s failure to lead is to blame for public sector strikes

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?

Lifestyle

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'Old Head of Kinsale is not overrated': Bill Murray tees off for Irish TV series

The Hollywood star presents a new six-part BBC show following him around some of Ireland's best golf courses

Ciara Mageean with her gold medal 10/6/2024

First look: Ciara Mageean marries partner in intimate Belfast ceremony

My Childhood with Traitors Ireland star Carla Geary: 'I vomited on my newborn brother in the hospital'

My Childhood with Traitors Ireland star Carla Geary: 'I vomited on my newborn brother in the hospital'

Here are the best places to go pumpkin-picking in Ireland this Halloween

Here are the best places to go pumpkin-picking in Ireland this Halloween

Viewpoints

CAO first round of offers

Paul Hosford: Strikes a test of Government's ability to balance fiscal responsibility with workforce expectations

The State, at many levels, is a decent employer

The death of Anne Fitzsimons severs our last link with cultural artifact Bungalow Bliss

The death of Anne Fitzsimons severs our last link with cultural artifact Bungalow Bliss

Solar energy

Low-income working households falling through retrofit scheme gaps

Road safety on Ireland's motorways

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

Property

Three homes from €245k

Three homes from €245k

A two-bed terraced home at the Lough; a loft-style townhouse in Midleton; and an apartment with water views at Passage West

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

Road improvements set to boost €410k Lehenaghmore property's appeal

Road improvements set to boost €410k Lehenaghmore property's appeal

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

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

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

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

Former Cork footballer Mark Collins and sports editor Tony Leen join Seánie to review the club GAA weekend.

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

Waiting seats for patients in the hospital

S Fergus Finlay: Government’s failure to lead is to blame for public sector strikes

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

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

Teacher Ciara Reilly’s daughter Doireann has special needs. Ciara and her husband Gav have spoken out about the lack of services available for Doireann. Despite what Ciara describes as their privileged situation, Doireann has access to no public therapies.

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 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

farming

41ac South Tipp farm fetches almost €31,000/acre at public auction

41ac South Tipp farm fetches almost €31,000/acre at public auction

Cashal farm was initially offered in three lots but was bought as one complete holding by local business owner with farming interests

'Cattle are my life’: National Dairy Show honours Seamus Crowley

'Cattle are my life’: National Dairy Show honours Seamus Crowley

Fertilizer agriculture

Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme worth €46.2m announced

Man touching golden heads of wheat while walking through field

Succession crisis looms as 676 farmers exit tillage sector, Macra warns

World

Tupac Trial

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis jailed for 40 years to life over Tupac Shakur murder

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in a drive-by shooting rooted in a long-running gang feud.

APTOPIX Vatican Pope Surgery

Pope’s lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says

France School Protests

Greta Thunberg backs French protests over run-down schools

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine had no warning from partners on incoming Kyiv missile strike – Zelenskyy

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