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Woman’s body discovered near Clifden Ipas centre as man arrested

A man in his 30s is receiving medical treatment following the discovery of a woman’s body in Clifden

<p>Electric Ireland has announced electricity and gas price increases that will take effect from July 1.</p>

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Electric Ireland customers to pay up to €138 more annually under new price rises

<p>A scrum during the 2025 United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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GAA reluctant to host URC final in Croke Park

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parenting

Julie Jay: My son has discovered magic — all thoughts and prayers appreciated

Gardaí investigate firebomb attack on family home in Cork city

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Gardaí investigate firebomb attack on family home in Cork city

Former Tung Sing premises in Cork City up for rent after being bought for €1.8m

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Former Tung Sing premises in Cork City up for rent after being bought for €1.8m

Fanzones and skill challenges - calls to crank up the Cork Munster final matchday experience

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Fanzones and skill challenges - calls to crank up the Cork Munster final matchday experience

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fashion and beauty

Sally Foran: Ireland still has work to do when it comes to SPF protection

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Consumer watchdog recalls 6,000 televisions over fire safety concerns

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President Catherine Connolly the main attraction on the first day of Bloom

President Catherine Connolly the main attraction on the first day of Bloom

Despite suggestions that the weather was set to change on Thursday, the sunshine that has lifted the mood of the nation all week continued as thousands flocked to the Phoenix Park

'Ireland will most likely fail to meet even half' of its climate targets, President Connolly tells Bloom

'Ireland will most likely fail to meet even half' of its climate targets, President Connolly tells Bloom

Domestic violence victims

Four counties have no domestic violence accommodation, new figures reveal

Education Feature

Department reopens summer support applications after schools complain about eight-day window

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French Open Tennis

Jannik Sinner suffers stunning French Open exit as heat takes toll

The world number one looked to be cruising to victory over Argentinian Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run

Returning Sam Prendergast can give 'grieving' Leinster a boost

Newcastle United U23 v Macclesfield Town: Checkatrade Trophy

Sol Campbell interview: ‘PSG are favourites but sometimes you need a little luck’

Seamus Coleman 27/5/2026

Séamus Coleman on Israel: 'We represent the people of Ireland. We have to take their opinion into account'

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Insight: Must Reads

Top 100 restaurants in Ireland: Best food, chefs and dining experiences ranked

S Top 100 restaurants in Ireland: Best food, chefs and dining experiences ranked

After months of careful planning and eating out, our food critics Joe McNamee and Leslie Williams reveal our inaugural list of the country’s finest restaurants. First published in April, we are resharing the list to help you decide on a long weekend food experience

‘All will be well’: Ellen Cassidy remembered ahead of Cork City Marathon tribute

‘All will be well’: Ellen Cassidy remembered ahead of Cork City Marathon tribute

YVES SAKILA

'He fell through every crack possible': Family speak out after Yves Sakila’s death

People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that

People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Small, thoughtless acts can have a profound effect on someone's day

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S Sarah Harte: If we can’t make AI work for us, I’ll meet you at the barricades

S Fergus Finlay: The fact that more people need rape crisis services shows we are failing as a nation

S Terry Prone: Mooney controversy not as wild as BBC’s case of mistaken identity

Lifestyle

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An Irish GAA star, a detective and a nurse walk into a villa: What you need to know about Love Island 2026

Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald is one of 12 OG Islanders who will get to know one another in the Mallorcan villa over the coming weeks

A close up of a male Common House Mosquito on a Fennel flowers (Culex pipiens)

Hot topic: The ecological winners of the mini May heatwave

Ballyvolane House

Another Love Story brings intimate music festival back to East Cork this summer

artisanal baked wholegrain biscuits, stuffed with peanut butter

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Help! This culture of TMI is ruining my BMI

Viewpoints

O'Connell Bridge

Tracy Martin: Over a million Irish people have a disability, but nowhere is accessible

Why are people with a disability or long-term condition faced with an obstacle course every time we leave the house, asks a frustrated Tracy Martin

Programmers in data center panicking after viewing malware security breach alert

AI has led to a rise in fraud and identity theft

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ieExplains: Why sunbeds are under scrutiny — and could face a total ban

Umar al-Qadri: We can be both proudly Irish and proudly Muslim this Eid

Umar al-Qadri: We can be both proudly Irish and proudly Muslim this Eid

Property

18th century North Cork property offers a new ‘manor’ of country living for €2.4m

18th century North Cork property offers a new ‘manor’ of country living for €2.4m

Seven-bed Ballygriggan House on 140 acres has modern touches

Barbershop and quartet of floors at investment property

Barbershop and quartet of floors at investment property

Home interior

Jennifer Sheahan: Tiling is an art, but here's how to do it yourself

Kinsale luxury homes site hits market for €3.25m

Kinsale luxury homes site hits market for €3.25m

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Finance Solutions, Damovo, PJ Hegarty, Leinster Co-Op Marts, Department of Children, Disability and Equality and Binarii Labs

Hotel review: A revamp is needed if Ballyrafter House is to reach its full potential

S Hotel review: A revamp is needed if Ballyrafter House is to reach its full potential

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

S Maurice Brosnan: Four big questions for Kerry and Donegal if they meet again

Leinster fans dejected 23/5/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Finding myself sympathising with Leinster fans is a strange place to be

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: How the two-pointer is changing Gaelic football

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: How the two-pointer is changing Gaelic football

On this week’s show, we’re joined by Galway footballer Robert Finnerty, Kildare Sports Performance coach Neil Welch, and Monaghan Sports Performance coach Paul Talty.

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Yves Sakila?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Yves Sakila?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

The Gaelic Football Show: Killarney fall-out as the race for Sam starts with a bang

S The Gaelic Football Show: Killarney fall-out as the race for Sam starts with a bang

Watch Now

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

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Black Angus cows in a field

New national organic awards launched at Bloom 2026

Research from Bord Bia shows that the Irish market for organic produce grew by 12.5% last year, driven by increasing retailer and consumer appreciation for organic foods

Corrot in field

Macra warns rising costs pushing horticultural sector's 'young growers to the brink'

‘Summer sets the standard’ for 2026 CalfCare events

‘Summer sets the standard’ for 2026 CalfCare events

Bord Bia

Bord Bia to run farmer forum regional roadshow following high number of applicants

World

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT

Israel defence minister says Gaza ‘voluntary emigration’ plan will be implemented

Human rights organisations warned proposals for mass departures from Gaza could amount to forced displacement and expulsion

Online usage figures

Suspicion greets the end of Iran's 88-day internet shutdown

APTOPIX Iran Daily Life

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

Matthew Perry

Personal assistant who injected Matthew Perry with ketamine jailed for over three years

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From global beauty boss to first-time renovator, Aimee Connolly brings her signature eye for colour to a room transformation with Dulux Heritage

Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity

Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity

EirGrid launches public consultation on critical grid upgrade in Kildare and west Dublin

EirGrid launches public consultation on critical grid upgrade in Kildare and west Dublin

Why organisations need pace-setting leadership for AI

Why organisations need pace-setting leadership for AI

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