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<p>From left: Lynn , Ellie, and Karen Ryan, daughters of the late James Ryan: 'She will leave prison and regain her freedom. We deserve the right to feel safe too.'</p>

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Family of man killed by partner call for Olesja Hertova to be deported after her release from prison

James 'Shey' Ryan's daughters have strongly criticised the sentence handed down to Hertova, and are now calling the mother of one, who is originally from the Czech Republic, to be deported following her release

The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath to recap the weekend's club GAA action

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The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath to recap the weekend's club GAA action

<p>STAYING PUT: Ronan O'Gara has agreed a new four-year contract to remain as La Rochelle's head coach. Pic: Xavier Leoty/AFP via Getty Images</p>

rugby

Confirmed: Ronan O'Gara to remain with La Rochelle until 2031

Why more Irish couples are getting married without bridesmaids

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Why more Irish couples are getting married without bridesmaids

Sepsis survivor urges people to be aware of 'silent, devastating' illness

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Sepsis survivor urges people to be aware of 'silent, devastating' illness

Galway West by-election

politics

Medical advice forces Holly Cairns to miss start of Dáil term

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly

soccer

'We shouldn't have to play these games': FAI supremo Martin states stance on Israel

Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger UK premiere - London

culture

Oasis announce two Slane Castle gigs next year — here's what you need to know

'BAM need to turn up and do the work' on children's hospital, minister says

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'BAM need to turn up and do the work' on children's hospital, minister says

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Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore

Brazilian man begs Government to consider people nearing five-year residency amid citizenship rule change

Ivan would become eligible to apply for citizenship in July 2027 under the current system but this will be pushed out to 2030 if new rules become law before end of year

Over the shoulder view of a child using a smartphone in a home environment

Child Law Project: Judge questioned Tusla's restrictions on children's access to phones

Cork's English Market sees €7.5m allocation for enhancement under national fund

Cork's English Market sees €7.5m allocation for enhancement under national fund

Boy doing his school work or homework

Students given 'short bursts' of homework perform better than those given long assignments

sport

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League - Old Trafford

VAR from Manchester derby not given Premier League game this weekend

Matt Donohue and his assistant are not being used this weekend

Ireland claim another European title

Ireland claim another European title

Michael Noonan and Conor Barr 30/8/2026

Shamrock Rovers star Michael Noonan agrees January move to Nottingham Forest

US Open Tennis

Ben Shelton calls for change to 'stupid' service rule after US Open final defeat

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Insight: Must Reads

Tommy Barker: I'm back in love with Cork's urban core — What are your favourite city sights?

Tommy Barker: I'm back in love with Cork's urban core — What are your favourite city sights?

The gritty city seems to have reached a turning point given a raft of improvements and investments

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

Yotam Ottolenghi: 'I don’t think food should be used as a tool of war'

Meet the new generation of farmers adapting to an evolving world: 'It’s a very different way of farming'

Meet the new generation of farmers adapting to an evolving world: 'It’s a very different way of farming'

‘This looks interesting’: The Google search that led to Killarney Brewing's €5.5m rescue

‘This looks interesting’: The Google search that led to Killarney Brewing's €5.5m rescue

Regular Columnists

Terry Prone: Trump not as unique in presidential awfulness as we might assume

Clodagh Finn: Deirdre Kelly, the environmental campaigner who inspired a generation

Shona Murray: West can no longer ignore the grave transgressions perpetrated by Israeli state

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Gareth O'Callaghan: JD Vance doesn't mind if the end times come — which god is he working for?

Lifestyle

Weekly supermarket shopping

Caitríona Redmond: The weekly shop is about to get more expensive — here's how to prepare

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's why, and here's my advice on what you can do now to prepare

Young couple sleeping back to back in their bed

Sex File: Trying for a baby is starting to feel like a chore

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Suzanne Harrington: Does being dead cancel out being cancelled?

‘The original was set in Cork, wasn’t it?’: TV adaptation of Graham Norton novel starts tonight

‘The original was set in Cork, wasn’t it?’: TV adaptation of Graham Norton novel starts tonight

September Reset

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Ten science-backed ways to beat the autumn energy slump

Rather than lamenting the passing of summer, use the opportunity to rest, refuel, and reset

Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout

Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane

Ray D'Arcy: Exercise helped to keep me sane

Viewpoints

A small group of students from Paris Université (Paris, France) sit on the steps of the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in front of

Students who go abroad on Erasmus have better opportunities — why don't more of us do it?

Irish students don't use Erasmus+ as much as other EU nationals - the opportunities it presents are legion, writes Ruth Casey

Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore

Paul Hosford: Tougher stance on immigration is not solely about ideology

ieExplains: What is a compulsory purchase order and how does it work

ieExplains: What is a compulsory purchase order and how does it work

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts

Owen Reidy: Simplistic approaches to taxes will ultimately hurt workers

Property

East Cork's Hillview Farm offers a lot of space for its price point

East Cork's Hillview Farm offers a lot of space for its price point

A conservatory, a wraparound patio and an acre-plus garden are part of the trimmings at Hillside

Male First Time Buyer Looking Around House For Renovation With Real Estate Agent

Brigid Browne: Is a vacant boarded-up old house worth doing up... or too much work?

Light and bright West Cork home presents many windows of opportunity

Light and bright West Cork home presents many windows of opportunity

Unassuming central city gem with stunning garden and fully renovated interior for €345k

Unassuming central city gem with stunning garden and fully renovated interior for €345k

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'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis

S 'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis

The sole Premier Senior outfit to extract maximum points from their three group outings, it was Carrigaline who stood out and stood alone come the final whistle in all six Round 3 matches early on Sunday evening.

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Dr Crokes finally break heroic Na Gaeil effort on penalties

Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's

S Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's

Cork Premier SFC: Ross Corkery leads Nemo Rangers to quarter-finals

S Cork Premier SFC: Ross Corkery leads Nemo Rangers to quarter-finals

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The lasting impact of 9/11 on the people of New York

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The lasting impact of 9/11 on the people of New York

In New York, people are still picking up the pieces of their lives, with many of those who helped on that day left to fight for justice.

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?

The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

S The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

farming

The power of agricultural innovation on show at ploughing

The power of agricultural innovation on show at ploughing

Trailblazers of agri innovation gathered in Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Arena at National Ploughing Championships

Ploughing, it's just too good for busy people to miss it

Ploughing, it's just too good for busy people to miss it

GAA jerseys to add a rainbow of colour at this year's Ploughing

GAA jerseys to add a rainbow of colour at this year's Ploughing

Liquid nitrogen tank for bull sperm

Paula Hynes: If only genetic gain could be simplified

World

Inside Anthropic Headquarters As It's Testing A Different Version Of Leadership

'Dario is right': Musk and Altman back Anthropic chief’s call to slow down development of AI

Tech pioneers behind xAI and OpenAI weigh in behind Dario Amodei's warning about the destructive power of artificial intelligence

Indonesia Ferry Accident

Search continues for 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia

Donald Trump visit to Ireland

Donald Trump says attempts to limit AI part of ‘sick conspiracy’

Vatican Pope Exhibit AQVA

Pope celebrates 71st birthday and repeals salary cuts for Vatican employees

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Skiing: The holiday you grow into

Skiing: The holiday you grow into

Irish-owned Oroko Travel launches its latest winter collection, exploring how the ski holiday changes with every season

Getting the succession planning started is still the secret

Getting the succession planning started is still the secret

CS Skoda September 2026

In every hidden detail, Tapestry for Ireland captures who we are

Tackling lameness in dairy cows

Tackling lameness in dairy cows

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