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<p>George Gibney photographed in 2019 close to his home near Orlando in Florida. Picture: Mark Horgan</p>

court and crime

'Cowardly predator' George Gibney to be sentenced tomorrow

George Gibney's legal team told the courts that he accepts the jury's guilty verdicts of indecent assault and attempted rape, and will not appeal his convictions.

<p>Shane Cronin scored a crucial late goal for Spa against East Kerry. Pic: Clubber TV</p>

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Watch and read: Last-gasp two-pointer seals sensational Spa comeback win over East Kerry

<p>Aidan McCarthy of Inagh-Kilnamona kicks the ball into the net to score a goal. Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton</p>

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County stars shine as Inagh-Kilnamona make history in Clare

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

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Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Proposed new public transport security force will have powers of arrest

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Proposed new public transport security force will have powers of arrest

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politics

Public sector strike can be avoided, says minister

Aidan McCarthy lifts the canon Hamilton Cup 11/10/2026

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Hurling history made, Aidan McCarthy eyes football next

Ageing adventurously: Meet those travelling the world in their golden years

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Ageing adventurously: Meet those travelling the world in their golden years

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Hurricane Simon pounds resorts along Mexico’s Pacific coast

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Gardaí investigate break-in at St Anne's church

Gardaí investigate break-in at St Anne's church

The iconic Cork tower was closed after its 10.15am service.

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

'Donald Trump approach to policy': Government criticised as living wage timeline 'annulled'

ICOS SURVEY

Sex-for-rent complaints set to be recorded as Gardaí work on 'structured mechanism'

sport

Stephen Bradley 8/10/2026

Little margin for error in Tallaght but Bradley trusts Hoops

Bohemians visit champions Shamrock Rovers Monday night in a game with huge influence on the title race

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League 2026/27

Spectre of ghost football hangs over City win of unknown significance

Four Roads make it five in Roscommon

Four Roads make it five in Roscommon

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield

'I’m so proud': Erling Haaland hails Man City victory on Premier League return

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Nurses rally in Dublin

A nationwide public sector strike begins on Wednesday — here's what you need to know

Unions estimate that there will be between 300,000 and 400,000 public servants on strike on Wednesday as part of a row with the government over pay negotiations amid the cost-of-living crisis

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S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

Irish Budget 2027

Patrick O'Donovan can’t help making the wrong sort of headlines

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Should Ireland ditch its annual budget circus and plan spending for four years?

David O'Mahony: If AI writes our stories and we stop reading between the lines, what is left?

Clodagh Finn: The forgotten Cork woman who became a close friend of Frederick Douglass

Lifestyle

Diarmuid Breen: Cork artist on cloud nine for new exhibition at Lavit

Diarmuid Breen: Cork artist on cloud nine for new exhibition at Lavit

After working all over Europe as an engineer, Breen eventually left the day job to become a fulltime artist

Aishling Moore: A great sauce can make or break a dish – here's my warm tartar sauce recipe

Aishling Moore: A great sauce can make or break a dish – here's my warm tartar sauce recipe

Restaurant review: I'm baffled by this Indian eatery in Cork that treads cautiously on spices

S Restaurant review: I'm baffled by this Indian eatery in Cork that treads cautiously on spices

Man with clenched fist walks towards woman

Esther McCarthy: Avoiding a sex assault — a guide for men

Viewpoints

US-VOTE-POLITICS-ELECTION

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

From disapproval of Donald Trump's handling of the economy to the war in Iran, independents appear to be veering towards the Democrats

SPAIN-DEMONSTRATION-SOCIEDAD-HOUSING-EVICTION-POLITICS

Colin Sheridan: An 87-year-old woman sparked a general election in Spain. Can its politicians now deliver on housing?

Mark Zuckerberg at G8 in Deauville, France

Zuckerberg's Waterford neighbours should keep Hawaii in mind

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation protest - Dublin

Public sector strikes likely as unions and Government cannot agree on agenda for talks

Property

See the woods by the sea at €825k West Cork home in vivid vista

See the woods by the sea at €825k West Cork home in vivid vista

Woodpoint follows nearby €1m-plus ‘sale agreed’

€1m Bandon Shopping Centre put on the market for first time since it was built

€1m Bandon Shopping Centre put on the market for first time since it was built

€1.25m for ultra-modern, energy-efficient family home in Douglas

€1.25m for ultra-modern, energy-efficient family home in Douglas

€875k Maryborough home is secluded, south-facing and suited to an easy commute

€875k Maryborough home is secluded, south-facing and suited to an easy commute

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Cormac Egan lifts the trophy 11/10/2026

S Watch and read: Tullamore maintain grip over Ferbane in Offaly decider

Tullamore enjoyed their fourth consecutive Offaly senior football final win over Ferbane.

Watch and read: Kanturk fight back twice to beat Carbery Rangers and reach Cork SAFC final

S Watch and read: Kanturk fight back twice to beat Carbery Rangers and reach Cork SAFC final

Watch and read: Kiskeam prevail after extra time in ferocious Fermoy encounter

S Watch and read: Kiskeam prevail after extra time in ferocious Fermoy encounter

Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh down Doon to book Limerick final spot

S Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh down Doon to book Limerick final spot

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The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

Patrick 'Patsy' O'Sullivan went missing 34 years ago. Earlier this week, it was revealed that he had been located deceased in England

Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: County finals, new rules, books and managers. Falling out over GAA

The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

S The Gaelic Football Show: O’Connor retires, 2026 trends and the press

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

farming

Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Three cheers for Fame as she claims historic National Dairy Show crown at Millstreet

Fame and Abba were back in the limelight at Millstreet as Eedy Doorman Fame became the first Irish-bred cow to win the National Dairy Show Championship three times.

US import tariffs

Water quality progress is key to retaining nitrates derogation - McGrath

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

In Pictures: First day of the National Dairy Show

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

West Cork woman raises over €5,000 for local hospitals

World

Russia Ukraine war

Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure

Vatican Pope

Pope to undergo surgery within days to remove nodule on lung

Riyadh airport closure extended after 12 killed in suspected Houthi attack

Riyadh airport closure extended after 12 killed in suspected Houthi attack

Vatican Pope

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung

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How a tight calving pattern, careful weaning and vaccination help Eoin Glynn manage pneumonia risk

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Simplicity is the big reform that Budget 2027 forgot

Simplicity is the big reform that Budget 2027 forgot

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