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<p>The picture on the left shows Jason Corbett and on the right is his daughter Sarah Corbett (in white) with her aunt, Tracey Corbett Lynch, leaving Davidson County Court in Lexington for the sentencing hearing of the killing of Mr Corbett on November 8, 2023.</p>

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

Sister of slain Jason Corbett speaks out over the arduous process to become carer of his two children. 'Grieving and traumatised children and their carers should never be penalised for being cared for by their own flesh and blood,' Tracey Corbett Lynch says

<p>Britain's Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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NI secretary Chris Bryant bans Orange Order parade along Garvaghy Road

<p>Michael Flatley is seeking to compel his former solicitor to hand over the files relating to the proceedings about and linked to his Cork mansion, Castlehyde, in Fermoy, Co Cork.</p>

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High Court President extends sympathy to Michael Flatley on loss of his wife as he adjourns case

Restaurant review: I'm baffled by this Indian eatery in Cork that treads cautiously on spices

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Restaurant review: I'm baffled by this Indian eatery in Cork that treads cautiously on spices

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'Creepy' flasher was restrained by pregnant woman after exposing himself, court told

'Back in our hands': Renowned Cork bar The Silver Key successfully exits receivership

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'Back in our hands': Renowned Cork bar The Silver Key successfully exits receivership

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Barbara Byrne: I set a goal to walk the Camino and it has changed my life

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Barbara Byrne: I set a goal to walk the Camino and it has changed my life

UCC-bound Gaza student granted leave to come to Ireland after appeal

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UCC-bound Gaza student granted leave to come to Ireland after appeal

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Youghal Nurses On Strike

Strike action: HSE braced for ‘widespread disruption’ and requests non-union staff to cross picket lines

Hospital procedures, outpatient assessments, clinics, and primary care services will be affected

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'

Finding a knife on intoxicated man in Cork 'of immense concern', judge says

Finding a knife on intoxicated man in Cork 'of immense concern', judge says

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Cork man caught with €25,500 worth of cannabis and cocaine refused bail

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The Arsenal boss was speaking for the first time since his one-time employers were found by an independent commission to have breached more than 100 financial regulations

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Dan Lancaster spoils dad Stuart's birthday as Glasgow punish Connacht

Bohemians v Waterford - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final

Waterford weather early storm to clinch FAI Cup final place

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