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Gardaí warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for protests as thousands of officers prepare for security operation

Gardaí will carry out 15,000 12-hour shifts as around 50 heads of state arrive in Dublin for two major political events

<p>David Walliams arrives for Britain's Got Talent auditions held at The London Palladium, Soho, in London. Picture date: Thursday January 20, 2022.</p>

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David Walliams accused of grooming teenagers as multiple women allege sexual misconduct

<p> Workers from ASTI, TUI and Forsa unions on the picket at Cork Educate Together Secondary School (temporarily based at Griffith College, Cork) during the national strike by public sector workers last month. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Union leaders hope to reach pay deal today as strike deadline approaches

'I count my blessings every day that — just like the Pope — my cancer was caught early'

health and wellbeing

'I count my blessings every day that — just like the Pope — my cancer was caught early'

Gardaí seize €100k in cash in searches targeting Eastern European crime group in Cork

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Gardaí seize €100k in cash in searches targeting Eastern European crime group in Cork

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Defence Forces Tribunal: Female officer threatened by man questioned over 'high-profile' murder

DP World Tour Championship - Previews

golf

Rory McIlroy offers support to young Tour hopeful over 'unbelievably unfortunate incident'

Teenage Boy Feeling Intimidated As He Walks Home

parenting

Colman Noctor: What seems like rejection to some teens may not be rejection at all

Cork City Council considers charging full rates on vacant buildings

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Cork City Council considers charging full rates on vacant buildings

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CUH staffing crisis: Minister says hospital must assess how increased funding was used

CUH staffing crisis: Minister says hospital must assess how increased funding was used

Cian O’Callaghan and Ivana Bacik criticised conditions at the hospital, as the minister pointed to increased funding, staffing and bed numbers

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Cyber attacks on supermarket fridges across Europe show 'gaps' in security, EU agency says

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Sexual assault victims should get psychological support from first contact, says study

UN council calls on Ireland to improve human rights protections

UN council calls on Ireland to improve human rights protections

Video Shorts

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When in Rome: St Brendan's Killarney left frustrated by colleges GAA fixture stand-off

When in Rome: St Brendan's Killarney left frustrated by colleges GAA fixture stand-off

A school trip to Rome this week means famed Kerry school don’t have sufficient numbers to field a team in tomorrow's Corn Uí Mhuirí game - but their bid to reschedule has hit some roadblocks.

Read and watch: Corkery-Delaney leads the charge as Roco maul Mount St Michael in Corn Uí Mhuirí

S Read and watch: Corkery-Delaney leads the charge as Roco maul Mount St Michael in Corn Uí Mhuirí

Champion Claiming Professional Jockey trophy renamed in honour of the late Michael O’Sullivan

Champion Claiming Professional Jockey trophy renamed in honour of the late Michael O’Sullivan

Dublin v Laois - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B

'It would be remiss of us to rush this': Maher says hurling rule changes unlikely next year

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Insight: Must Reads

S ‘I was a huge fan, I didn’t see the red flags waving’: My strange encounter with Russell Brand

Sara Colahan recalls the evening she worked with Russell Brand in Dublin, and how she is still attempting to process a strange encounter

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Terry Prone on RTÉ bomb scare: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

Terry Prone on RTÉ bomb scare: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

'Whiddy is a story of what happens when a corporation comes to a small community'

'Whiddy is a story of what happens when a corporation comes to a small community'

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Simon Harris's swipe at the long-term unemployed was lazy, fatuous and cruel

Terry Prone: RTÉ’s regional services merit a more central place on the national stage

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Elaine Loughlin: Simon Harris is losing control of the narrative over the Patrick O’Donovan saga

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Colin Sheridan: America is back — but can the Democrats deliver the fundamental change voters need?

Lifestyle

Hozier and Jessie Buckley share preview of their cover of Fairytale of New York

Hozier and Jessie Buckley share preview of their cover of Fairytale of New York

Hozier and Jessie Buckley have collaborated on a cover of Shane MacGowan's Fairytale of New York

Niall Horan's 3Arena gigs: Travel disruptions, setlist and ticket availability

Niall Horan's 3Arena gigs: Travel disruptions, setlist and ticket availability

Asian senior man with luggage walking in Airport Terminal.

Ryanair's baggage check-in times are changing today — here's what you need to know

My Childhood with Gráinne McElwain: 'Granny was my teacher... she had a huge influence on me'

My Childhood with Gráinne McElwain: 'Granny was my teacher... she had a huge influence on me'

Viewpoints

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Ireland is talking about a border poll. Are we ready for the conversation that comes before it?

The case for unification is not sufficiently developed and is more rooted in aspiration rather than supported by a detailed, inclusive, and credible plan, writes Declan Lyons

Antalya Prepares To Host COP31 UNFCCC Climate Conference

Colin Sheridan: Ireland's credibility at Cop31 not helped by our lack of climate action at home

Paul Hosford: FG’s position on political spectrum is a matter of perspective

Paul Hosford: FG’s position on political spectrum is a matter of perspective

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.

Dorcha Lee: The triple lock was never the problem — only the third lock

Property

Why the festive kitchen is the new dining room

Why the festive kitchen is the new dining room

Christmas Day is possibly the best test of whether your kitchen really works for your home

Detached four-bed €475k home near Blarney

Detached four-bed €475k home near Blarney

Field of bell tents

Plans lodged for temporary Ryder Cup accommodation in Adare for up to 1,300 guests

Large south-facing garden at €265k Lismore home

Large south-facing garden at €265k Lismore home

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The Harps v Shamrocks Ballyhale - AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

S John Fogarty: TJ Reid's belief in himself shouldn't be that surprising

Readers reacted with surprise to TJ Reid's retirement interview last week.

The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

Glen Rovers v Inagh-Kilnamona - AIB Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

S Kieran Shannon: Cork’s club hurling roar barely carries into Munster

Fine Gael Ard Fheis

S Fergus Finlay: Simon Harris's swipe at the long-term unemployed was lazy, fatuous and cruel

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The Mick Clifford Podcast at the Fine Gael ard fheis: Where does the party go next?

The Mick Clifford Podcast at the Fine Gael ard fheis: Where does the party go next?

The Irish Examiner political team take the temperature of the party at the Fine Gael ard fheis

Portobello Institute, the Teaching Council, and the graduates demanding answers

Portobello Institute, the Teaching Council, and the graduates demanding answers

First Day Of Early Voting In South Carolina Primary As Redistricting Debate Continues

The Mick Clifford Podcast: After midterm rout, what next for the US, and for the world?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

farming

'Diversification is not a failure': Hybrid sheep farming the future, conference told

'Diversification is not a failure': Hybrid sheep farming the future, conference told

Presenting his research on the generational renewal of the sheep sector, Seamus McMenamin said diversification of sheep farms and hybrid working is the expected future of the sector

Cows at Dawn

Grazing late in the year, time to consider next year

Cattle feeding indoors in winter

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Judge holding gavel in courtroom

Limerick farmer sentenced to more than three years in prison over 173 animal welfare and cruelty charges

World

Russia Ukraine War

Russia and Ukraine hold nearly four hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in the UAE as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbour nearly five years ago.

Backpack explosion kills police officer responding to shooting in Spanish city

Backpack explosion kills police officer responding to shooting in Spanish city

DKMS blood cancer charity fundraising gala - London

David Walliams controversies: A timeline of allegations and career setbacks

APTOPIX Spain Train Crash

Train drivers strike in Spain after two deadly crashes in a year

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Getting ready for your Bord Bia dairy audit

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From farm to pharmacy: scaling a premium skincare brand

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