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<p>Dermot Goode, of Health Insurance Ireland, said insurance companies will often bank on customers never reviewing the cost of their renewal policies.</p>

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Consumers warned to check insurance policies amid 'perfect storm' of rising costs

Average premiums in the health insurance sector rose over 10% last year, while motor insurance premiums also increased by 4%

<p>The Sandy Banks caravan and camping park on Achill Island, Mayo.</p>

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Mayo council charging rent for land it has no proof of ownership for

<p>Joy after the win for Nemo Rangers in the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork County Premier Senior football</p>

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The empire strikes back as superb Nemo return to summit

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Sex File: My orgasm has deserted me with my new partner

Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis

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Near 2,500 Ukrainian refugees apply to remain in Ireland on longer-term basis

€795k Private Douglas home is in prime location and has big potential

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€795k Private Douglas home is in prime location and has big potential

Colin Sheridan: A fantasy but Roy Keane the right ringmaster for Man United circus

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Colin Sheridan: A fantasy but Roy Keane the right ringmaster for Man United circus

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Caitríona Redmond: Ghosted by your bus home? You're not alone

Bat rehab centre 'asking people to share their homes' with wildlife

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Bat rehab centre 'asking people to share their homes' with wildlife

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Cork and Kerry braced for heavy rain and strong winds as two weather warnings set to come into effect

Cork and Kerry braced for heavy rain and strong winds as two weather warnings set to come into effect

The latest weather warnings follows two storms in recent days – Storm Austen and Storm Boelo.

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Planning and Development Act changes paused due to work-to-rule process

Procedures to prevent newborn brain damage were the biggest safety issue reported to Hiqa

Procedures to prevent newborn brain damage were the biggest safety issue reported to Hiqa

Women of Honour group

Women of Honour want Defence Forces tribunal costs to be paid on a continual basis

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Cork influence helps Kilmacud Crokes clinch Dublin title

Cuala were denied a double in the capital on Saturday night.

Patrick Kelly: Nemo nous and class seals number 24

S Patrick Kelly: Nemo nous and class seals number 24

Castlebar Mitchels v Garrymore - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

'These are the days, boys' – Castlebar’s kids in dreamland

Dr Crokes v Kenmare Shamrocks - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

'I don't think they get the credit they deserve': Dr Crokes finish strongly to see off Kenmare

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Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

Local Gossip is a book of short comedy stories about life in rural Ireland. Julie Jay chats to its author, fellow Kerry native and comedian Bernard Casey

Hotel review: Great renovations to family-run landmark at odds with disappointing rooms

S Hotel review: Great renovations to family-run landmark at odds with disappointing rooms

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

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Elaine Loughlin: Jim O’Callaghan’s legal aid row with solicitors is hurting the justice system

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Colin Sheridan: Why Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation deserves a chance

Clodagh Finn: Ireland’s forgotten trailblazer reminds us why refugees can enrich a country

Lifestyle

Elderly man moving into a new apartment with the help of his son

Dear Dáithí: We finally had our freedom and now our son wants to move home

I was taken aback when my son and his girlfriend asked if they could move in with us while they save a deposit

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Life Hack: How to repurpose your Halloween pumpkins and avoid food waste

From long division to seanfhocail — Former teacher's new book aims to jog adult's memories

From long division to seanfhocail — Former teacher's new book aims to jog adult's memories

Joe McNamee: My first taste of ‘smelly cheese’ in West Cork

Joe McNamee: My first taste of ‘smelly cheese’ in West Cork

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TP O'Mahony: The Vatican has never hesitated in serving its own interests

If we are expecting the American pope to fight Maga, we are probably looking in the wrong place, writes TP O'Mahony

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‘You don’t cut down a blessing’: Why Palestinian olive trees represent family, history and resistance

Irish Budget 2027

Legal aid reforms: Tackling 'perverse incentives' or creating a 'false narrative'?

Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity

Removing right to cook from Trabolgan's Ukrainian residents denies their humanity

Property

Hello, extra window for house in prime spot

Hello, extra window for house in prime spot

Ideally positioned Ballincollig home with versatile and practical living space

€595k Commons Road home has a gym, bar and great gardens

€595k Commons Road home has a gym, bar and great gardens

Garden Q&A: What is the best irrigation system for my polytunnel

Garden Q&A: What is the best irrigation system for my polytunnel

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My Goldilocks guide to choosing climbing roses

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Ronan Hayes celebrates a score 24/10/2026

S Christy O'Connor's Talking Points: A ground stroke in hurling is often the deadliest strike

And even if it isn’t, the ‘keeper – as Brennan was on Saturday – is often helpless to make the save

Dr Crokes v Kenmare Shamrocks - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Crokes finish strongly to see off brave Kenmare Shamrocks

Watch and read: Canovee edge Cobh to claim Cork Premier JFC title

S Watch and read: Canovee edge Cobh to claim Cork Premier JFC title

Restaurant review: Picture-perfect Kinsale pub nails its seafood but shortcuts hurt it elsewhere

S Restaurant review: Picture-perfect Kinsale pub nails its seafood but shortcuts hurt it elsewhere

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The Replay with Seánie McGrath: How the Glen got it done against the Barrs, Ballincollig bounce back

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: previewing Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's

All-Ireland winner with Cork, Colm O'Neill joins Seánie to look ahead to the Cork Premier SFC decider.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Families on grief, justice and one-punch attacks

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Families on grief, justice and one-punch attacks

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers

The Gaelic Football Show: Maurice heroics in Croke Park and plugging dressing room leaks

S The Gaelic Football Show: Maurice heroics in Croke Park and plugging dressing room leaks

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Irish growers hoping for a bigger bite of the apple

Irish growers hoping for a bigger bite of the apple

Ireland’s €131m retail market for eating apples relies on imports for up to 95%, highlighting the opportunity for home-grown produce

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Cork farmers to receive largest portion of the €551m issued for BISS and CRISS

Autumn preparations begin for 200 ewes and hoggets

Autumn preparations begin for 200 ewes and hoggets

Close-up of the eye of a Negra Avileña cow exposed to the public.

Irish experts react to first human case of Shamonda virus

World

Brazil Election

Lula is declared winner of Brazil’s election as Bolsonaro rejects results

Speaking during Lula’s victory speech, Bolsonaro said it was “impossible to concede the election result” and that his legal team would seek to have the election annulled.

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Macron accused of putting France’s right to protest at risk with 'vandals pay' law

Serbia Election

Serbian leader ousted by student movement in seismic election

France Le Pen Verdict Explainer

Marine Le Pen launches French presidential bid as protests rattle the nation

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Pensions become part of the talent equation

As employees pay closer attention to the full value of their benefits, a good pension is becoming an increasingly important part of the employment proposition

Warmer, cosier and cheaper to run – how a home energy upgrade is helping one committed homeowner

Warmer, cosier and cheaper to run – how a home energy upgrade is helping one committed homeowner

A taste of recognition

A taste of recognition

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Egypt: Notes from the Nile

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