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'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue

The latest estimates indicate there were about 19,438 residential derelict properties across the State at the end of 2025

<p>After their victory over Kildare, Kerry will be in the draw for Round 3 of the All-Ireland SFC. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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All-Ireland SFC Round 3 draw: Who can face who after weekend games

<p>GOOD TO BE BACK: Dublin manager Ger Brennan after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.</p>

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Brennan: 'Jarlath Burns apologised, I accepted it. We move on'

Hotel review: This Dingle guesthouse has superb hospitality and deep comfort

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Hotel review: This Dingle guesthouse has superb hospitality and deep comfort

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

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'It feels wonderful': Canadian prime minister Mark Carney on arriving ‘home’ to Mayo

All the right angles at €580k Model Farm Road home

residential

All the right angles at €580k Model Farm Road home

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

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Jim McGuinness on potentially fatal loss to Cork: 'It feels that way, to be very honest with you'

West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'

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West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'

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Dear Dáithí: My mother-in-law comments on every post — should I block her on my socials?

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Never leave your drink alone

Fears 'spiking' incidents could be much higher than reported

Garda figures show that there were almost 190 incidents of spiking reported to them between January 2022 and December 2025

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HSE in danger of missing legally binding Climate Action Plan targets

New Giant's Causeway research shines light on Ireland's volcanic past

New Giant's Causeway research shines light on Ireland's volcanic past

How Jennie’s Law will work as Ireland prepares to introduce a domestic violence register

How Jennie’s Law will work as Ireland prepares to introduce a domestic violence register

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Mark McHugh calls for All-Ireland SFC tweak after Westmeath defeat

Galway boss Pádraic Joyce said Westmeath's Kevin Sullivan "took about 15 steps" in the build-up to a late goal which caused a dramatic finish at Pearse Stadium

Tyrone v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Tyrone pip Mayo in thriller after Niall Morgan lands dramatic winner

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 - Race - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Lewis Hamilton secures first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Barcelona

Galway v Limerick - Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final

'We have to improve': Limerick boss aware of challenge as Tipperary await in All-Ireland MHC final

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Insight: Must Reads

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

From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

'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

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

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Elaine Loughlin: Can Jennifer Carroll MacNeill deliver Sláintecare despite resistance from healthcare leaders?

Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe

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Colin Sheridan: Expertly operating the machinery of influence

Lifestyle

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

The television broadcaster on her idyllic childhood, in Clondalkin, Dublin, and how as a shy child without a 'posh accent', she never imagined she would end up working in TV

Skoda Enyaq vRS Coupé review: Fast, practical and still hard to justify

Skoda Enyaq vRS Coupé review: Fast, practical and still hard to justify

David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee

S David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee

Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones

Viewpoints

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s EU presidency could cost €400m. Is the influence gained worth the price?

Rising security threats, geopolitical tensions and major EU negotiations are driving the cost of Ireland’s presidency

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family — but who's going to change them?

Ireland's long school holidays don't suit the modern family — but who's going to change them?

Property

Glorious gardens in genteel Upper Rochestown's €1.35m home

Glorious gardens in genteel Upper Rochestown's €1.35m home

Dunany has settled beautifully into its mature surroundings

CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

Knockraha home with perfect pedigree for €820,000

Knockraha home with perfect pedigree for €820,000

Inside one of Ballinlough’s finest homes as exceptional Cork property comes to market

Inside one of Ballinlough’s finest homes as exceptional Cork property comes to market

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North Belfast stabbing

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

A violent Belfast attack became another flashpoint in a wider debate shaped by anger, politics and misinformation

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

S Clayton McMillan warns Munster must change or risk remaining also-rans

Kerry's Dara Moynihan opens up on toll of nightmare year, hip surgery, and football future

S Kerry's Dara Moynihan opens up on toll of nightmare year, hip surgery, and football future

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S David O'Mahony: It's only when they're gone when we'll realise how much we need local papers

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

Paul Hosford debunks some of the myths around the pact, explaining what the pact is, what it means for Ireland and how much it will cost

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

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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

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Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

The independent review of the Bord Bia Board has found no governenance failures but has issued 22 recommendations to strengthen the organisation following protests earlier this year.

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike

World

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Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10m

Vote, which was likened to Brexit, had put businesses on edge due to concerns it could end free movement of labour between Switzerland and the EU

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war

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In Pictures: Fans around the world celebrate as the World Cup gets under way

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