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<p>When I see a bunch of tatty faded tricolours hanging from lampposts and bedroom windows in housing estates I know what statement they are making: If you’re not white, you’re not Irish. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin.</p>

columnists

Gareth O’Callaghan: Is racism becoming more accepted in Ireland?

From online abuse to hostility on Irish streets, Gareth O’Callaghan examines the conditions allowing racism and prejudice to flourish

<p>Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa had lived in Limerick for several years.</p>

munster

Gardaí launch murder investigation after Brazilian woman found dead in Limerick apartment

<p>Annmarie O’Reilly, who was originally from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, was found with serious injuries at a property in Ferntree Gully on Friday morning. Picture: Facebook</p>

news

Tributes paid to Irish mother found dead in Melbourne home

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's chance karaoke encounter hit the right note

people

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's chance karaoke encounter hit the right note

Man’s body found near Blackrock Castle in Cork

munster

Man’s body found near Blackrock Castle in Cork

Classical, yet contemporary Lee Road home brings the best of both worlds

residential

Classical, yet contemporary Lee Road home brings the best of both worlds

Ballygunner v De La Salle - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

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Watch and read: Ballygunner blow De La Salle away to power into yet another county final

An empty Colourful children playground in the middle of the park

columnists

Esther McCarthy: A mammy’s pleas for change — one per stage of childhood

Watch and read: Sarsfields back on track with patchy win over Newtown

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Watch and read: Sarsfields back on track with patchy win over Newtown

News

Woman arrested and explosives seized in Dundalk

Woman arrested and explosives seized in Dundalk

A woman, aged in her 30s, was arrested and detained.

Garda stock

Woman in 80s dies after being hit by car in Co Mayo

Corner of La Trobe Street and Russell Street in the CBD of Melbourne. RMIT University on right and State Library Victoria Victo

Man charged with murder of Irish woman in Australia

College Student Has Individual Tuition From Teacher In Library

CAO Helpdesk 2026: Here are our experts' answers to your questions so far

sport

Meath v Sligo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Limerick SFC: Mungret St. Paul’s and Fr. Casey’s reach last four

Round five takes place in mid-September, with a brace of hurling rounds now back in focus on Shannonside.

Mayo SFC: Title race blown wide open as Ballina Stephenites bowout

Mayo SFC: Title race blown wide open as Ballina Stephenites bowout

Kiladangan v Thurles Sarsfields - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Replay

Watch and read: Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields and Holycross-Ballycahill advance in Tipperary SHC

Cloyne do it again as Noel Cahill strikes killer blow

Cloyne do it again as Noel Cahill strikes killer blow

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Insight: Must Reads

Restaurant Chestnut

Restaurant Chestnut owners reveal why they are closing the Michelin-starred West Cork restaurant

Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming reflect on Chestnut’s extraordinary rise, Michelin success, Covid challenges and decision to close

Annmarie O'Connor: When menopause and Parkinson's overlap, you don't know which to blame

Annmarie O'Connor: When menopause and Parkinson's overlap, you don't know which to blame

FILE PHOTO The Government is under increasing pressure to reopen live events after Dr Tony Holohan said outdoor events like Elec

Ireland's festival posters are a time capsule for music — and the country

CECILIA AHERN

Cecelia Ahern: I am drawn to books with heart — I don’t want to read an AI novel

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Social media is fuelling a culture where even grieving families face abuse

David O'Mahony: Superstitions remind us that our past is really only just beneath the surface

Joyce Fegan: Why women are still being judged for their reproductive choices and careers

Shona Murray: Trump’s attack on the ICC is testing Europe’s commitment to international justice

Lifestyle

Leslie Dowdall: I looked out the window of The Lobby and there's my car being towed

Leslie Dowdall: I looked out the window of The Lobby and there's my car being towed

In Tua Nua co-founder Leslie Dowdall shares her cultural influences and preferences

Pet rat

Rat trap: Much of what we blame on rodents is our own doing

Tesla Model Y review: 505km range and clever tech cannot hide major flaws

Tesla Model Y review: 505km range and clever tech cannot hide major flaws

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Life Hack: Five top back-to-school lunchbox tips from a chef — and one viral recipe

Viewpoints

Slievenamon wildfire

Karol Balfe: Ireland cannot tackle climate change while billions remain invested in fossil fuels

Ireland’s investment sector has an outsized role in fossil fuel financing, with the climate crisis hitting vulnerable communities hardest

Why is department acting against Government policy and public wishes on Gaza students?

Why is department acting against Government policy and public wishes on Gaza students?

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

A retired guard on the M9 crash: What are we getting wrong with our young men?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Catherine Heaney on the fight for democracy

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Catherine Heaney on the fight for democracy

Property

Bantry home with stunning Mealagh Valley views on the market for €595,000

Bantry home with stunning Mealagh Valley views on the market for €595,000

The 185 sq m property has south-facing valley views, four bedrooms, generous gardens and a guide price of €595,000

Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction

Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction

Waterford and Dublin auctions highlight how times have changed

Waterford and Dublin auctions highlight how times have changed

West Cork farmhouse with 7.2 acres, treehouse and wildlife sanctuary on the market for €525,000

West Cork farmhouse with 7.2 acres, treehouse and wildlife sanctuary on the market for €525,000

Subscriber

Watch and read: Two-pointers decisive as Dr Crokes secure semi-final berth with win over Rathmore

S Watch and read: Two-pointers decisive as Dr Crokes secure semi-final berth with win over Rathmore

Crokes are now through to the semis and have a three-week break while Rathmore will play a quarter-final in two week's time.

St Finbarr's brush Bride Rovers aside to get season up and running

S St Finbarr's brush Bride Rovers aside to get season up and running

Watch and read: Charleville secure knockout spot but Douglas in danger of drop

S Watch and read: Charleville secure knockout spot but Douglas in danger of drop

Co Kildare crash funerals

S Mick Clifford: Social media is fuelling a culture where even grieving families face abuse

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Why every child needs to be parented differently

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Why every child needs to be parented differently

Dr Colman Noctor explores why parenting cannot happen in isolation, and how community, friendship and inclusion can support children

Arena: Wright Thompson on Conor McGregor backlash, being there and the future of sports writing

Arena: Wright Thompson on Conor McGregor backlash, being there and the future of sports writing

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The victim of a racist attack in Cork speaks out

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The victim of a racist attack in Cork speaks out

Five years after the fall of Kabul, Mahbooba Faiz on Afghanistan’s silenced women

Five years after the fall of Kabul, Mahbooba Faiz on Afghanistan’s silenced women

farming

Cork cow claims coveted Baileys dairy title

Cork cow claims coveted Baileys dairy title

The Banteer cow, bred by the Forrest family from the same Co Cork parish as its current owners, won the €3,000 championship at the Virginia Show on Wednesday.

Free chainsaw training courses now open for applicants

Free chainsaw training courses now open for applicants

Farmers need fodder: Government called on to take action during drought

Farmers need fodder: Government called on to take action during drought

Drought conditions could have dire repercussions on feed reserves and financials

Drought conditions could have dire repercussions on feed reserves and financials

World

Canada Tariffs

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods as negotiations collapse

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars worth of Canadian products, and Canada said it would retaliate after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations between the historic allies.

Russia Ukraine War

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people, day after deadly drone strike

Crash on A66 South Bank

Two police officers among seven killed after car driven wrong way on UK road

Trump Canada

Canada vows ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliation after US trade deal talks collapse

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Plant Health starts with us: Simple actions that protect Ireland’s food, environment and future

Plant Health starts with us: Simple actions that protect Ireland’s food, environment and future

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