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New IRA suspected Garda resources were stretched by EU Presidency before explosives interception

Two people remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers intercepted an explosive device during a joint cross-border security operation

<p>The jury would have been unaware that the accused man’s lunch was being discussed in some detail in their absence from Courtroom 6 at the courthouse on Anglesea St, Cork. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Chicken goujons and chips were 'unpalatable and insufficient' for murder accused

<p>Proposed Cork Luas Route will travel through MacCurtain Street.</p>

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MacCurtain Street business owners worried area will become 'travel corridor' when Cork Luas built

Restaurant review: Mongoose should be top of your list for great value dining

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Restaurant review: Mongoose should be top of your list for great value dining

Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home

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Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home

Glanmire's Woodbrook with €1.3m price tag hits the heights of style

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Glanmire's Woodbrook with €1.3m price tag hits the heights of style

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Colin Sheridan on following Mayo: I've no time for curses, cosmic injustice or romantic tales of noble failure

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health and wellbeing

Iron — why is it important, and how do I know if I am deficient?

High Court says Kerry judge's jailing of Michelle Keane for contempt was 'manifestly unfair'

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High Court says Kerry judge's jailing of Michelle Keane for contempt was 'manifestly unfair'

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Aughinish Alumina refinery

Government urged to kickstart scheme to buy alumina destined for Russia

Enterprise minister said review of Aughinish Alumina had established 'no adverse findings' that linked exports of alumina produced at the Limerick plant to Russian weapon manufacturers

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Cork doctor warns of surge in child e-scooter injuries despite under-16 ban

Made by man and mother nature

Cork man charged with possessing €500,000 worth of cannabis remanded in custody

Teenager, 17, accused of murdering Cork postman tells court: 'There was no intent to do what was done'

Pathologist tells Doneraile murder trial Barry Daly's jaw fracture caused by 'very significant blows'

sport

Dublin v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Kerry v Mayo: The things this All-Ireland final will turn on

If the game was played on spreadsheets, this one is weighted in favour of Kerry but this isn’t Football Manager

An Gaeltacht v Caltra

S Liam Higgins' final Croke Park commentary for Radio Kerry was heroic

Mayo v Louth - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

On song: how The Saw Doctors created a Mayo anthem

Best of the best: How was the World Cup for you?

Best of the best: How was the World Cup for you?

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I was struggling to conceive, and was always tired — I had an underactive thyroid

I was struggling to conceive, and was always tired — I had an underactive thyroid

Thyroid disorders can easily go undiagnosed, with symptoms such as fatigue, low mood and weight gain often attributed to other health issues. It took mother-of-three Michelle Audley years to learn that her underactive thyroid was hindering her ability to conceive

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Darina Allen: The secret to perfect homemade chips — with recipes

I got a blood test to learn how much microplastics are in my body — and how it could affect my fertility

I got a blood test to learn how much microplastics are in my body — and how it could affect my fertility

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Why gut health is important and expert-approved steps we can take to improve it

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Jennifer Horgan: There are accidental assholes, and pure assholes. Which one are you?

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Humanity too selfish and greedy to recognise the deadly danger of this heat

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Michael Moynihan: Heat is now an issue for Ireland, and it will be for the foreseeable

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Sarah Harte: Jim O'Callaghan should look closer to home to solve legal delays

Lifestyle

Beach yoga: 'Reclaiming our connection with water is essential to our wellbeing'

Beach yoga: 'Reclaiming our connection with water is essential to our wellbeing'

Tap into the feel-good vibes this season by exercising outdoors. Esther McCarthy joins a beach yoga class at a local beach to get the lowdown on the Downward Dog

Cork's Blarney Castle among most searched castles in Ireland

Cork's Blarney Castle among most searched castles in Ireland

Our TV picks: Bill Clinton, Gerry Adams, Leo Varadkar and more answer The Irish Question

Our TV picks: Bill Clinton, Gerry Adams, Leo Varadkar and more answer The Irish Question

'I’ll never be able to eat a packet of crisps again': Cork man on his tongue cancer diagnosis

'I’ll never be able to eat a packet of crisps again': Cork man on his tongue cancer diagnosis

Viewpoints

Maria Crowe: A week in my life searching for public toilets

Maria Crowe: A week in my life searching for public toilets

Maria Crowe suffers from a painful bladder condition which means she often urgently needs to use the toilet. Finding a toilet dictates all her decisions, she writes

Kevin Keegan and Henry Cooper advertising Faberge Brut product

Kevin Keegan — the footballer who invented the personal brand

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

Nigel Farage and Count Binface among 34 candidates in Clacton by-election

Could Count Binface actually beat Reform's Nigel Farage in Clacton?

Property

Feel The Force of nature at secluded Kerry home with Skellig views and sauna

Feel The Force of nature at secluded Kerry home with Skellig views and sauna

There's a practical family-friendly layout at this coastal Kerry sanctuary

Choosing the right outfit for the workday

Home Q&A: Should I buy a new wardrobe or renovate the one I already have?

Cork Bellair Estate features one-off sculptural glass balustrade staircase

Cork Bellair Estate features one-off sculptural glass balustrade staircase

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Garden Digest: Ideas to help us make the most of our green spaces

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Andy Moran 13/7/2026

S James Horan: Kerry trust their identity because history has consistently rewarded it.Mayo’s belief comes from something newer

Pressure strips away comfort and reveals what teams truly believe.

Kerry's conveyor belt: 30 years of classy, killer Kingdom forwards

S Kerry's conveyor belt: 30 years of classy, killer Kingdom forwards

Win tickets to two Cork on a Fork Festival events

S Win tickets to two Cork on a Fork Festival events

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S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Working with David Clifford taught me life's greatest lesson

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Family courts and the in-camera rule: Lisa Ann Wilkinson discusses calls for greater transparency

Family courts and the in-camera rule: Lisa Ann Wilkinson discusses calls for greater transparency

Family law barrister discusses concerns that reporting restrictions can prevent survivors from speaking publicly about their experiences

Mick Clifford Podcast: John Ware on British intelligence, agent handling and the Troubles

Mick Clifford Podcast: John Ware on British intelligence, agent handling and the Troubles

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Irish rivalries, the state of Irish athletics, and what's going on with Adeleke?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Irish rivalries, the state of Irish athletics, and what's going on with Adeleke?

The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland final preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland final preview

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Watch: Emergency services tackle major Cork gorse fire

Watch: Emergency services tackle major Cork gorse fire

Cork City Fire Brigade tackle a gorse fire at Glen Park, Ballyvolane, Cork City on Tuesday afternoon as the hot and dry spell continues.

Watch: A selection of photos from the final mass at St Augustine’s Church

Watch: A selection of photos from the final mass at St Augustine’s Church

Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool

Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool

farming

EESC president hosts EU commissioner on Offaly farm

EESC president hosts EU commissioner on Offaly farm

Séamus Boland showcased to Jessika Roswall how environmental stewardship and productive farming can work hand in hand

Harvest gets off to a strong start after weeks of hot weather

Harvest gets off to a strong start after weeks of hot weather

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Department launches new equine herd profiles and census

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture

Teagasc announce national conference celebrating women in agriculture

World

ICC Prosecutor

ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct claims – diplomats

Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove the global tribunal’s chief prosecutor, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats have confirmed to The ...

Mideast Wars Gaza 1000 Days Explainer

Israeli military kills four Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank

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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray after bottle attack at Mayfair club

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Zelensky holds talks with US firm to jointly produce Patriot air defence systems

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How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork

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