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Garda investigation as man and woman found dead at Bray house named locally

The deaths have brought renewed attention to a 2017 Clondalkin fire that claimed the lives of four family members, including two children

<p>Storm Austen will see Cork, Kerry, and Waterford under an orange warning for rain from 10pm on Thursday until 5am on Friday. File picture</p>

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Storm Austen: Ireland's climate policy compared to 'plaster on a gash' that needs A&E

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All Cork shoppers want for Christmas is Debenhams unwrapped, six years on

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

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

Ukrainian families living in Trabolgan told they will no longer be allowed make their own food

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Ukrainian families living in Trabolgan told they will no longer be allowed make their own food

Investigation into charity sees seizure of cars and high-value items worth nearly €300k

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Investigation into charity sees seizure of cars and high-value items worth nearly €300k

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork do things differently and setting up sideline Dalocam

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork do things differently and setting up sideline Dalocam

Sax and drums and rock'n'roll: 20 highlights of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

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Sax and drums and rock'n'roll: 20 highlights of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

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Pedestrian killed in Cork-Mallow road crash

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Cork weather and traffic: Heavy congestion ahead of Storm Austen's arrival

Cork weather and traffic: Heavy congestion ahead of Storm Austen's arrival

The N20 between Grenagh and N72 Mallow is currently closed due to a collision, with TII warning of significant delays

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Ireland's air quality 'good' despite pollution contributing to around 1,500 needless deaths a year

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Storm Austen: Cork, Kerry and Waterford under orange rain warning as flooding threatens

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon

Dáil votes to abolish the Triple Lock by 79 votes to 71 following hours of tetchy debates

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Adrian Mullen 15/10/2026

Proud Adrian Mullen battling to keep Shamrocks on top in Kilkenny ahead of Tullaroan

Their stay at the top of Kilkenny's roll of honour could be short lived with Tullaroan their opposition in Sunday's SHC final.

Sam Ryan: St Finbarr's footballers' trust in each other key to 2026 journey - thus far

Sam Ryan: St Finbarr's footballers' trust in each other key to 2026 journey - thus far

Punchestown Races - Wednesday October 14th

Wicked Pleasure can spark De Bromhead double

'We give them the responsibility': Nemo's know-how a player-driven thing

'We give them the responsibility': Nemo's know-how a player-driven thing

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Kate Nash: 'It was fine until Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore'

Kate Nash: 'It was fine until Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore'

From Sinéad O’Connor and OnlyFans to the politics of claiming Irishness and the crisis facing the live music industry, Kate Nash has plenty to say. By Kate Demolder

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Trauma stays forever, but I have a loving voice now'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Trauma stays forever, but I have a loving voice now'

Louise O'Neill on closure: I still don’t have every answer — but now I no longer yearn for them

Louise O'Neill on closure: I still don’t have every answer — but now I no longer yearn for them

Muireann O'Connell: 'Before we were told it’s all in your head — now everything is menopause'

Muireann O'Connell: 'Before we were told it’s all in your head — now everything is menopause'

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Sarah Harte: Debate on choking shows sex positivity is just patriarchy with better PR

S Fergus Finlay: Nothing will ever change while the Government sits on the sidelines

S Terry Prone: Smart specs autocue gives politicians a secret edge

Clodagh Finn: The banshee was a career woman with a job to do — so leave her alone

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Sally Foran: Is the 10-step beauty routine coming for our teeth?

Sally Foran: Is the 10-step beauty routine coming for our teeth?

Does more steps to your oral hygiene mean better results?

Tom Dunne: The Rory Gallagher book is great, but leaves unanswered questions

Tom Dunne: The Rory Gallagher book is great, but leaves unanswered questions

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Richard Hogan: We must face down AI — our children's future is in our hands

I'm an intimacy professional — here's what I've learned on stage and film sets

I'm an intimacy professional — here's what I've learned on stage and film sets

Viewpoints

APTOPIX Gaza University Tent Camp Photo Essay

Denying visas to Palestinians in the midst of genocide is immoral and cruel

Our international conference on Palestine planned for Maynooth University had to be cancelled, because Ireland's government wouldn't grant visas to Palestinians

My harmless kids' book was banned — it's a wider problem than people know

My harmless kids' book was banned — it's a wider problem than people know

Michael Moynihan : Cork's precious built heritage is not getting the respect it deserves

Michael Moynihan : Cork's precious built heritage is not getting the respect it deserves

Taoiseach urged to intervene on study visas for Gazan students

Dear Micheál Martin and Jim O’Callaghan: Let me study in Ireland so I can help my people in Gaza

Property

Back for the jazz, Cork’s pearl, The Oyster Tavern

Back for the jazz, Cork’s pearl, The Oyster Tavern

City centre premises reopens after a three-year hiatus

Homes on College Road, in Ballincollig, and in Fermoy — from €245k

Homes on College Road, in Ballincollig, and in Fermoy — from €245k

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale

U2's Adam Clayton receives the green light for Kinsale mansion

Impressive €595k West Cork retreat is on a generous site

Impressive €595k West Cork retreat is on a generous site

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Watch and read: St Brendan's shrug off black card to power past Milltown in Corn Uí Mhuirí

S Watch and read: St Brendan's shrug off black card to power past Milltown in Corn Uí Mhuirí

Jonah Casey’s penalty save proved crucial as St Brendan’s overcame a second-half black card to beat Presentation Milltown in their Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

Watch and read: Goals key as Mercy Mounthawk edge out Kenmare in Corn Uí Mhuirí

S Watch and read: Goals key as Mercy Mounthawk edge out Kenmare in Corn Uí Mhuirí

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

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

James McClean is applauded off the pitch by team mates after the game 21/11/2023

S John Fallon: James McClean's The Walls lays bare anger, anguish, and Stephen Kenny fallout

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Arena: Irish boxing’s bright prospects and the brutal realities of the fight game

Arena: Irish boxing’s bright prospects and the brutal realities of the fight game

On this week’s episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner’s weekly sports podcast, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Galway boxer Kieran Molloy ahead of his November 14 bout against Steve Suppan at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

Mick Clifford: An Garda Síochána knew of holster safety issue before shootings of two gardaí

Mick Clifford: An Garda Síochána knew of holster safety issue before shootings of two gardaí

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

Watch: 'It'll be a big night on the northside' -Anthony Daly reflects on Glen Rovers' hard-fought win over the Barrs

Watch: 'It'll be a big night on the northside' -Anthony Daly reflects on Glen Rovers' hard-fought win over the Barrs

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Herd Notes: Why autumn is a good time to apply lime

Lime is the foundation of all soil fertility, grass growth and livestock production, writes farm advisor Brian Reidy

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Rapid recovery in autumn grass has improved national feed supply

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Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Funshion pilot targets nitrate loss around North Cork river

Funshion pilot targets nitrate loss around North Cork river

World

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Iran says seven oil tankers damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s state television has reported that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged overnight after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world

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Trump’s approval rating drops to 36% two weeks before midterms, poll finds

Andy Burnham urged to reconsider Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney move

Andy Burnham urged to reconsider Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney move

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‘The house was built in the early 1980s and was extremely drafty. My sister would come to stay and tell me her bedroom was like Siberia. You’d go in and freeze,’ environmentalist, Deirdre De Burca says

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Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

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