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Gardaí investigate threats against Irish media as further European flight alerts reported

RTÉ, Newstalk and other newsrooms were evacuated after threatening emails, with the Government vowing to identify those responsible as aviation disruption continues across Europe

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at a PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI Training College in Belfast today. Photo: Liam McBurney/Press Association</p>

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Sinn Féin’s call for border poll in 2030 'never realistic', Taoiseach says

<p>Labour TD Eoghan Kenny said he received a phone call from a family of five, including two children aged 16 and 12, who had presented as homeless to Cork County Council in Annabella, Mallow. Stock image</p>

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Cork family spent five nights sleeping in Ballincollig church after presenting homeless

After my son died I learned that I could not be in control of grief — I had to surrender to it

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After my son died I learned that I could not be in control of grief — I had to surrender to it

Terry Prone: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

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Terry Prone: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

French farmhouse chic at €595k home in dazzling Ballinskelligs

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French farmhouse chic at €595k home in dazzling Ballinskelligs

Ireland Men's Rugby Captain's Run

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Ronan O'Gara: It’s not an Irish test window without a No 10 debate

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

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

'There is no money in this shop, it is a charity': My Lovely Horse Rescue devastated after break-in

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'There is no money in this shop, it is a charity': My Lovely Horse Rescue devastated after break-in

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Minister opens 'light, open and bright' nursing unit in Killarney

Minister opens 'light, open and bright' nursing unit in Killarney

When fully staffed, some 130 people will be accommodated in the new Killarney Community Nursing Unit

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Last month the warmest October on record with 2026 on course to be second-warmest year

Graduation Ceremony, Garda College, Templemore

Gardaí tender for €1.5m service to test its members for drugs

RTE Campus

Security threats against Irish media organisations force newsroom evacuations

Video Shorts

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Andorra v England - World Cup Qualifier - RCDE Stadium - Saturday June 7th

Thomas Tuchel overlooks Cole Palmer following withdrawal from last England squad

The Chelsea playmaker was a notable omission from Tuchel’s squad.

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy sparkles with 'clear conscience' and shoots 11 birdies in Dubai

Manchester City v Sunderland - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Enzo Maresca backs Gianluigi Donnarumma to regain form after ‘some mistakes’

England v Moldova - 2027 Under 21 Championship Qualifiers - Carrow Road

Patience of Jobe rewarded as Bellingham brothers get first England call together

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Garth Brooks Irish tour FAQ: How much are tickets and when do they go on sale?

Country music singer Garth Brooks has announced 10 Irish dates for next summer — here’s what you need to know

100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

S 100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

Democratic Candidates Abdul El-Sayed And Jocelyn Benson Hold Midterm Election Night Event In Michigan

Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: Key US midterms takeaways

12/3/2018 Gardai Checkpoints

Decision not to prosecute garda over imported gun parts shows little has changed within the force

Regular Columnists

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Jennifer Horgan: Ireland's young people are being shortchanged, but instead of protesting they fade away

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Stewing in Cork City traffic leaves me longing for a ferry service

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Sarah Harte: Today's youth are doomscrolling — but all generations are guilty of it

S Fergus Finlay: Is it time for Trump's broken promises to come home to roost?

Lifestyle

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U2 tour FAQ: Tickets on sale for European dates — here’s what you need to know

Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jnr are travelling the world with the Greatest Show In Earth tour

TV Picks: Documentary features €1.2bn Cork cocaine seizure that inspired The Young Offenders

TV Picks: Documentary features €1.2bn Cork cocaine seizure that inspired The Young Offenders

I felt I was failing as a mother before my baby was born — I had hyperemesis gravidarum

I felt I was failing as a mother before my baby was born — I had hyperemesis gravidarum

Black Doves: Season 2

Black Doves stars: ‘Why can’t there be a Welsh assassin and an Irish assassin?’

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If fertility treatment is healthcare, why are people using their holidays to access it?

While the State now funds some fertility treatment in Ireland, employment law hasn’t caught up

Russell Brand joins long list of abusers hiding in plain sight

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

Property

€835k Walk-in ready Rochestown home is well placed and well connected

€835k Walk-in ready Rochestown home is well placed and well connected

Rochestown, Cork €835,000 ...

New renewables projects

Limerick contact lens plant to build solar farm near site of prehistoric enclosure

Home Q&A: Can I heat my home office with a bioethanol fire?

Home Q&A: Can I heat my home office with a bioethanol fire?

Save or Splurge: Two curiosity cabinets pique our interest

Save or Splurge: Two curiosity cabinets pique our interest

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Big read: how every GAA county championship was won in 2026 - and what happens next

S Big read: how every GAA county championship was won in 2026 - and what happens next

CONNACHT SLIGO Football: For the first time since 2015, St. Mary’s are Sligo GAA SFC champions. They downed holders Shamrock Gaels at Markievicz Park, 1-12 to 1-10.

Ireland Men's Rugby Captain's Run

S Donal Lenihan's Nations Championship talking points: crucial for Ireland to hit the ground running

2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse.

S Jack Anderson: Regulator needs to keep close eye on sports gambling future

Business movers: Store manager appointed at Aldi's newest Irish outlet

S Business movers: Store manager appointed at Aldi's newest Irish outlet

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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?

What do the US midterm election results mean for the remainder of Trump’s presidency?

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?

'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

S The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

farming

Nine in ten farmers could reach retirement age in the next 25 years

Nine in ten farmers could reach retirement age in the next 25 years

Minister Heydon confirmed at the AgRenew Ireland Summit that the three year waiting period for farm assets transfer under Succession Farm Partnerships will be removed.

Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Pigmeat DNA testing to intensify ahead of Christmas

Bull portrait on the ranch

Cattle found dead following animal welfare operation in Clare

Close-up of many crumpled receipts from stores. The concept of shopping and purchases

Denis Lehane: Yearly tax assessment for the self-employed spookier than Halloween

World

France Bus Crash

Two killed after bus carrying schoolchildren crashes in France

One minor and one young adult were killed, while 16 people were injured, three of which sustained serious injuries.

Romania Europe Threats

European air traffic targeted by several new threats after week of hoaxes

Kenya Cult Leader

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years for murders of 191 people

EU says ‘rabbit hole’ video feeds on TikTok violate its digital rules

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From Irish whiskey to global technology: LYQD's EIIS round offers tax relief up to 35%

From Irish whiskey to global technology: LYQD's EIIS round offers tax relief up to 35%

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Managing stress in cattle

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