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<p>Barry Daly was found dead in Doneraile on October 12, 2025.</p>

court and crime

'Idea of one strike with a golf club utterly fanciful', says prosecution in Doneraile murder trial

The 16-year-old accused today admitted the manslaughter of Cork postman Barry Daly

<p>Ciarán Ó Lionáird died in Canada earlier this month. He had planned to run his first marathon in July. Pic: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE</p>

other

Ciarán Ó Lionáird remembered as 'dreamer' with 'uncommon intensity and care'

<p>Following the announcement of plans to transition Synge Street CBS to a gaelcholáiste in September 2024, ASTI president Donal Cremin said students, parents, and teachers had been 'ignored, bypassed and disregarded'. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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'At least they'll have someone to converse with': Only two pupils enrolled in new gaelcholáiste

Summer dressing across borders: How Italian Riviera style can translate to the streets of Cork

fashion and beauty

Summer dressing across borders: How Italian Riviera style can translate to the streets of Cork

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

gaa

Cork GAA CEO: 'Are we going to protect our little empire and let the rest of hurling die?'

€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why

munster

€9m worth of oysters found dead in Waterford – it's a mystery as to why

Jean Kleyn 19/3/2026

S rugby

Jean Kleyn interview: Munster need to stick to one plan and go with it. Uncertainty is doubt

New book tells the remarkable story of Cape Clear Island in West Cork

outdoors

New book tells the remarkable story of Cape Clear Island in West Cork

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

news

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to renounce knighthood after sex abuse convictions

News

Cork man accused of smashing glass bottle into face of sleeping homeless man further remanded in custody

Cork man accused of smashing glass bottle into face of sleeping homeless man further remanded in custody

Victim was asleep in a doorway on Oliver Plunkett Street when the unprovoked assault occurred, court heard

Man accused of hitting tourist on the head with walking stick at Cork station further remanded in custody

Man accused of hitting tourist on the head with walking stick at Cork station further remanded in custody

Paediatrician doctor examining a young female patient sitting on her mothers lap wearing masks.

'Parents forced to take State to court for services and even diagnoses for their children'

Courts of Criminal Justice, Dublin

Woman claims she was 'in a state of panic and shame' after alleged abuse by former sports coach

sport

Arsenal lead queue of admirers for Cork City's teen Cillian Murphy

Arsenal lead queue of admirers for Cork City's teen Cillian Murphy

The Gunners have been monitoring the 16-year-old all season and paid their latest visit to Turner’s Cross last Friday

Ireland v Luxembourg - FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Group A

LA stopover for Bree's ballers as Ireland travel half a world away

Craig Bellamy file photo

Wales manager Craig Bellamy in advanced talks to take charge at Burnley

Alan Walsh reacts 21/6/2026

S Maurice Brosnan: Hurling noise is deafening as games are not providing sufficient talking points

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Insight: Must Reads

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k

Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k

Starmer premiership crisis

Enda Brady: Where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin

Regular Columnists

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S Sarah Harte: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal a familiar tale of how women are valued

S Fergus Finlay: Dear Andy Burnham, I've advised many political leaders so here's my advice to you

S Terry Prone: Cliché-peddlers double-click on a journey to work out key takeaways

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Finglas school told to dream, inspire and succeed — while rain pours through the roof

Lifestyle

I saw Bono in concert at 18 and said, 'that's what I'm going to do'

I saw Bono in concert at 18 and said, 'that's what I'm going to do'

The singer Natasha Bedingfield talks about her love for Irish bands, and her song Unwritten going viral, ahead of her gigs in Cork and Blessington next week

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...

Two Door Cinema Club review: 'Tourist History' brings nostalgia — and heat — to Cork's Marquee

S Two Door Cinema Club review: 'Tourist History' brings nostalgia — and heat — to Cork's Marquee

My Wedding Day with Laura Nolan: 'Our reception tables were named after our Dancing with the Stars performances'

My Wedding Day with Laura Nolan: 'Our reception tables were named after our Dancing with the Stars performances'

Viewpoints

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Why we want the option to move to a cohousing community

Ireland has the highest level of housing under-occupancy in the EU. Older people are not holding onto houses that younger families need. There is nowhere suitable for them to move to

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If we can't regulate social media, can we regulate anything?

Fit with just five minutes’ exercise a day? I don’t believe it

Fit with just five minutes’ exercise a day? I don’t believe it

Labour leadership

Catherine Conlon: Andy Burnham's dumping of neoliberalism should be a model for our TDs

Property

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Garden Digest: Super summer events to boost your room outside

We check out the garden visits, tours, festivals and fairs taking place in June and July

Starter Homes in Little Island, Carrigtwohill, Coachford, and Conna from €250,000

Starter Homes in Little Island, Carrigtwohill, Coachford, and Conna from €250,000

Lavender dream

Garden Q&A: What's the best way to deal with cuckoo spit on lavender plants?

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations

Subscriber

Spain v Cabo Verde - 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H

S John Fallon: Pico Lopes' Cape Verde adventure can inspire League of Ireland dreamers

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Lopes and Cape Verde have a chance to seal progression to the World Cup knockout stages when they face Saudi Arabia

Sarah Harte: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal a familiar tale of how women are valued

S Sarah Harte: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reveal a familiar tale of how women are valued

The Gaelic Football Show: Where did it go wrong for Armagh and Donegal?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Where did it go wrong for Armagh and Donegal?

John Fogarty: My early picks for the hurling All-Stars

S John Fogarty: My early picks for the hurling All-Stars

LISTEN NOW

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why does sport matter?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why does sport matter?

On this week's episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner podcast, Maurice is joined by Paul Rouse, professor of history at University College Dublin.

An Irishwoman's Diary: Maeve Kyle fought all the odds to compete in the Olympics

An Irishwoman's Diary: Maeve Kyle fought all the odds to compete in the Olympics

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork draw the crowd but is hurling drowning?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork draw the crowd but is hurling drowning?

An Irishwoman's Diary: Lady Arabella Denny was a woman before her time

An Irishwoman's Diary: Lady Arabella Denny was a woman before her time

Watch Now

Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre

Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre

Cork Circus Factory & UK circus group ExtraOrdinary Bodies hosted an inspiring workshop for people living with disabilities.

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

farming

37-acre equestrian centre in Waterford up for sale for €1.7m

37-acre equestrian centre in Waterford up for sale for €1.7m

The property is being offered in four lots

Agricultural slurry spreading in a field in England, United Kingdom

Closed-period slurry spreading linked to river pollution in Meath study

Diageo Baileys Champion Cow competition returns to Cavan

Diageo Baileys Champion Cow competition returns to Cavan

Vintage whiskey bottles in a row

Public consultation for Irish whiskey specification to be launched

World

France Ebola

France confirms Ebola virus in patient who worked in DR of Congo

The person is in stable condition, the ministry said

Iran Daily Life Ashoura

Iranian diplomat says nuclear site inspections will only come after final deal

Russia Daily Life

Ukraine’s latest strikes on Russia hit major gas plant and satellite centres

Denmark Viking Site

Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

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Safe2Eat 2026: Helping Irish people make safer, smarter food choices this summer

Safe2Eat focuses on making food safety part of everyday life, running from April to July across 23 countries, led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and supported in Ireland by Safefood

Cape Clear Lavender Festival returns as community project marks five years of growth

Cape Clear Lavender Festival returns as community project marks five years of growth

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund sponsored

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

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