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munster

Cork residents welcome Manna decision to pause drone deliveries in Ireland

Campaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operations

<p>In a previous spat, Independent TD Mattie McGrath (right) said Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins was the second traitor of that name from West Cork. See link below. Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins</p>

politics

War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook

SPatrick Horgan: Hurling Championship is feeling the loss of Tipperary and Kilkenny

I'm a cardiologist — here are my top tips to protect your heart as you age

health and wellbeing

I'm a cardiologist — here are my top tips to protect your heart as you age

Doneraile murder trial: Teenage accused denies anyone said 'I'm going to kill you' to Cork postman

court and crime

Doneraile murder trial: Teenage accused denies anyone said 'I'm going to kill you' to Cork postman

New eatery for Cork City as restaurant chain to open at redeveloped Finn's Corner

companies

New eatery for Cork City as restaurant chain to open at redeveloped Finn's Corner

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

rugby

Munster announce departure of seven players as Clayton McMillan starts to reshape squad

ZACH BRYAN CONCERT

culture

Zach Bryan in Cork FAQs: Tickets, timings, setlist, gig times, food and drink, etc

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comment-analysis

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's life has spiralled out of control — is it a lesson for us all?

News

Cork man who stole cash from restaurant's tip jar gets suspended sentence

Cork man who stole cash from restaurant's tip jar gets suspended sentence

Judge slams theft at Luigi Malones as a 'nasty offence'

Bill Kenneally's cousin, ex-Waterford TD who failed to report known abuse, only left Fianna Fáil last week

Bill Kenneally's cousin, ex-Waterford TD who failed to report known abuse, only left Fianna Fáil last week

Clare councillor calls for cardiovascular strategy after partner’s heart attack at 29

Clare councillor calls for cardiovascular strategy after partner’s heart attack at 29

Study finds Irish veterans face untreated PTSD, poverty and homelessness

Study finds Irish veterans face untreated PTSD, poverty and homelessness

sport

Aoife Prendergast scores her second goal 23/5/2026

Camogie Preview: Kilkenny and Clare to put undefeated records on the line

Group 2 in the Senior Championship enters its penultimate round, with the seeded teams in Group 1 on a break weekend.

Christopher Barrett comes up against Tom Howe and Yestyn Cook 7/3/2026

Munster confirm eight players to join academy ahead of 2026/27 season

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw details confirmed

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Darragh Fitzgibbon returns as Ben O'Connor shows hand for Cork's Offaly clash, Dublin and Clare name teams

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Insight: Must Reads

'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman

'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman

In his family home in Dundalk, father Ibrahim Balogun, mother Teslimot Balogun, and stepmother Loveth Patrick are joined by teacher Muirne Lawler as they recall the life of the late 21-year-old who had just finished his college exams

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: A guide to which World Cup team to support based on where you are in Cork

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S Jennifer Horgan: You've heard of Big Pharma and Big Tech. What about Big Nappy?

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Sarah Harte: I channelled David Hockney to try and live in the now after my car and laptop died

S Andy Burnham is now Britain — and Europe's — last defence from Nigel Farage

Lifestyle

How exercising on Ireland's Greenways and Blueways can improve your health

How exercising on Ireland's Greenways and Blueways can improve your health

Discover the restorative power of our blueways and greenways as you reset, re-energise, and expand your horizons through accessible outdoor adventures this summer

Jumping in the sea waves on the beach

Six bugs you could pick up at the beach — and how to avoid getting sick

Children's book reviews: From teen’s musical dreams to ‘fin facts’ about stinky sharks

Children's book reviews: From teen’s musical dreams to ‘fin facts’ about stinky sharks

Cork Midsummer review: 1975 gets bodies moving to sounds of the Bothy Band

Cork Midsummer review: 1975 gets bodies moving to sounds of the Bothy Band

Viewpoints

Makerfield by-election

Mick Clifford: 'We’re done with you lot' — but Makerfield may have just elected the next UK prime minister

By-election winner Andy Burnham has his sights set on 10 Downing Street and halting the march of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party

Spurred By Rising Prices, Phoenix Undergoes A New Housing Boom

Government to reform rules on one-off rural housing in bid to end inconsistencies among local councils

North Belfast stabbing

Communities like Clonmel have fought back against the far right. Here's how yours can too

Happy family on train station

Paul Hosford: Eviction ban back on agenda as homelessness crisis becomes impossible to ignore

Property

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Let's see if new smart-meter packages can save us money

Dynamic-pricing smart-meter plans demand dawn dining and the strategic skills of an air-traffic controller, says Kya deLongchamps

Popular Kerr's Book Shop in Clonakilty has been bought by regular customers

Popular Kerr's Book Shop in Clonakilty has been bought by regular customers

Mark Kelly

A distinctive rural idyll in Innishannon for €980k

Reservoir of potential for distinctive and private Inniscarra home

Reservoir of potential for distinctive and private Inniscarra home

Subscriber

Muhammad Ali

S Jack Anderson: 10 years after Ali's death, the greatest lives on in memories

Atlanta was 30 years ago. Thirty years before that in 1966, Ali was lighting another flame...

Some well known names have lived at €1.1m Adare, Rochestown Road's iconic blue house

S Some well known names have lived at €1.1m Adare, Rochestown Road's iconic blue house

2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Launch

S Liam Sheedy: Last tickets for the redemption bus to Croke Park

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S Jennifer Horgan: You've heard of Big Pharma and Big Tech. What about Big Nappy?

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

Abuse survivor Simon O’Toole talks about the 'monster’ Bill Kenneally’s death on the The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Messi, Haaland and Mbappé ignite the World Cup

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Messi, Haaland and Mbappé ignite the World Cup

Watch Now

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack

Protesters in Belfast set a bus on fire on Tuesday (June 9) after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

farming

Darren Allen: Growing quality crops is only half the battle for tillage farmers

Darren Allen: Growing quality crops is only half the battle for tillage farmers

AgNav has highlighted the low-carbon grains grown in Ireland, yet they are not being utilised by everyone in the feed industry, writes Darren Allen of Ballymaloe Farm

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

Farm buildings

Ask a Solicitor: Unauthorised development and the risks of relying on the seven-year rule

Weekly supermarket shopping

Food sector uncertainty around the world accelerates in 2026

World

Iran US Trump

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to Lebanon fighting

The situation was fluid as Israel and Lebanon agreed on Friday to renew their ceasefire, according to a US official and regional officials

Lebanon Israel Iran War

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday - US official

France G7 Summit

Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip as Meloni condemns Trump’s photo claim

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

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Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Worming strategies remain the same, but farmers may need to allow additional time for a veterinary prescription

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Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

Business persons discussing a new contract

Ireland’s regtech moment: Ticking all the boxes for growth

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Staying one step ahead of the financial fraudsters

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