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Taoiseach calls for 'sensible, community-based' mediation in Drumcree

The Taoiseach said that events over the last few days have threatened to undermine community relationships

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp

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The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp

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Man took €70 heater to checkout and asked for refund despite not buying it

I met my best friend when we were 13: My friendship of a lifetime

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I met my best friend when we were 13: My friendship of a lifetime

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Father and daughter die in workplace incident in Co Offaly

Proposed bar and restaurant on Sextant site in Cork Docklands not currently 'financially viable'

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Proposed bar and restaurant on Sextant site in Cork Docklands not currently 'financially viable'

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2025

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Team holiday leaves several Kerry nominees facing All-Stars ceremony absence

'When I was young we watched Dallas and Dynasty': Dominic West on War, his new series

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'When I was young we watched Dallas and Dynasty': Dominic West on War, his new series

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'Ireland is my home': New citizenship rules could leave Julia waiting 22 years to become Irish

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Fórsa staff industrial action

Oberstown says planned work stoppage by Fórsa staff is in breacg of WRC agreement

Oberstown is now urging Fórsa to withdraw notice of the proposed stoppage and engage through the processes set out in the WRC agreement

It is 'right and fair' to include families in CHI inquiry, says advocacy group

It is 'right and fair' to include families in CHI inquiry, says advocacy group

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Civil servants blocked from remote login as Government IT workers investigate 'potential vulnerability'

Cork man admits 210 charges of fraudulently claiming invalidity pension for four years

Cork man admits 210 charges of fraudulently claiming invalidity pension for four years

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Northern Ireland frustrated by Hungary, Olise scores stunning winner for France

France beat Belgium 1-0 while Italy returned to winning ways with a thumping 4-1 away triumph over Turkey

Cork Premier 1 MHC final: Quill's late levellers earn Blackrock replay against Midleton

Cork Premier 1 MHC final: Quill's late levellers earn Blackrock replay against Midleton

Cork Premier 2 MHC final: Killeagh denied late on as Barrs force replay

Cork Premier 2 MHC final: Killeagh denied late on as Barrs force replay

Ferran Soriano: City's battle with Premier League will take ‘a lot more time’

Ferran Soriano: City's battle with Premier League will take ‘a lot more time’

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S How Irish influencers make money — and what their responsibilities are for gifts, tax and more

From gifted restaurant meals to luxury stays, influencers face growing scrutiny over disclosure, advertising rules and tax obligations

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Mind the wealth gap: 'We’ve lost the plot with hen parties, they don't account for income difference'

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

The changing culture of women's finances: 'Let’s remove the stigma around money and ambition'

The changing culture of women's finances: 'Let’s remove the stigma around money and ambition'

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Colin Sheridan: When an emergency is permanent

S Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

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Gareth O’Callaghan: Why Ireland needs to be ‘emergency ready’ in an increasingly unstable world

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Elaine Loughlin: When TikTok says ‘we’ll do our best’, who exactly is holding it to account?

Lifestyle

Wasps Vs Humans: Cork-based couple buzzing to be releasing new album

Wasps Vs Humans: Cork-based couple buzzing to be releasing new album

Carl and Linda Plover’s new album is about to be released on vinyl

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Life Hack: Three simple ways to keep spiders out of your home this autumn

Irish author John Banville pulls out of Spanish festival after Argentinian author dropped over pro-Israel stance

Irish author John Banville pulls out of Spanish festival after Argentinian author dropped over pro-Israel stance

Eunice Power: How to make a slow cooked lamb shoulder — the ultimate comfort food dinner

Eunice Power: How to make a slow cooked lamb shoulder — the ultimate comfort food dinner

September Reset

'Self-acceptance is really important': Health and haircare among talking points at Feelgood Live

'Self-acceptance is really important': Health and haircare among talking points at Feelgood Live

Over 200 women heard from experts on a range of health and lifestyle topics at the second annual Feelgood Live event

Week 4 — A quicker pace using classic Pilates moves we already know

Week 4 — A quicker pace using classic Pilates moves we already know

Week 3 — A core and upper back focus for your Pilates workout

Week 3 — A core and upper back focus for your Pilates workout

Sew social: Meet the people championing Ireland’s quiet craft revival

Sew social: Meet the people championing Ireland’s quiet craft revival

Viewpoints

Drumcree Orange Order parade

Drumcree dispute shows Northern Ireland’s troubled past still threatens its peace

The two governments will be hoping the standoff can be defused so the ghosts of the past can no longer haunt today’s still emerging Northern Ireland.

Disabled Adult People Travel In Wheelchair At Airport

Rights of disabled people in international protection must not be forgotten by the State

Family volunteering cleaning up plastic waste from lake

Parenting must be political in the shadow of climate change and the planet our children will inherit

Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore

Law Society calls for independent mediator as legal aid row set to roll on

Property

Backyard in need of gardening

Garden Q&A: How can we clear our overgrown garden without using weedkillers?

Whether you've just started getting stuck in or you're already a seasoned gardener, we have the answer to your questions

Well Manor-ed €425k Rochestown home

Well Manor-ed €425k Rochestown home

Permission granted for 300 Ballincollig homes despite objection

Permission granted for 300 Ballincollig homes despite objection

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Majella Galvin: A property bidding war survival guide

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Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

S Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

You don't have to revere the former SAS man turned explorer to recognise that his reduction to every older person's worst fear is wrong

Watch and read: St Finbarrs move up through the gears to swat Carbery aside

S Watch and read: St Finbarrs move up through the gears to swat Carbery aside

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S Watch and read: Ballyhale Shamrocks made to work hard for win over Glenmore

Have Nemo Rangers timed their run to perfection. Again?

S Have Nemo Rangers timed their run to perfection. Again?

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The nine financial questions everyone should be able to answer

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The nine financial questions everyone should be able to answer

Caitriona Redmond discusses financial literacy, motherhood penalties and the essential questions to ask about your personal finances

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The story of Vincent Browne’s Magill and Ireland in the 1980s

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The story of Vincent Browne’s Magill and Ireland in the 1980s

The Gaelic Football Show: Has the line shifted in what's acceptable in chase of victory?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Has the line shifted in what's acceptable in chase of victory?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

Video Shorts

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100-acre Limerick farm withdrawn from auction and sold privately

100-acre Limerick farm withdrawn from auction and sold privately

With a central roadway and laid out in easily managed divisions, the farms sloping topography, makes for good natural drainage.

12a North Cork holding an attractive punt at €150k

12a North Cork holding an attractive punt at €150k

15a Kildare parcel guiding €18.3k/acre for online auction

15a Kildare parcel guiding €18.3k/acre for online auction

Coillte appoints experienced exec Daniel Sheils to its board

Coillte appoints experienced exec Daniel Sheils to its board

World

APTOPIX Congo Ebola

Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in The Democratic Republic of the Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease.

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Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly

Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says

Fairford incident

Counter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US

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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

Hegarty Properties: Showcasing new homes across Cork

Hegarty Properties: Showcasing new homes across Cork

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Flexible, affordable and functional: Why Irish tourists prefer travel eSIM over outdated roaming

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How Tesco’s Community Fund is helping to keep a vital search and rescue team afloat

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