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<p> Painted remembrance stones and child toys at the 'folly' on the grounds of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home institution. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Government willing to support State purchase of Cork's Bessborough site, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said the historically significant site should be treated with respect and all future options carefully considered

<p>Adam and Sean O’Toole from Timoleague, Co Cork, make the most of their 'sunroof' as they enjoy the warm weather. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Nationwide high-temperature advisory extended for weekend

<p>'I live in fear every day that I will find one of my sons dead and I can’t cope with this anymore,' Clare woman told court</p>

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Drug dealer told Clare woman he would wipe her sons' debts if she followed him to filling station toilets, court told

Restaurant review: Uncle's Deli has a great concept but falls behind its English Market peers

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Restaurant review: Uncle's Deli has a great concept but falls behind its English Market peers

Four Courts Dublin

court and crime

Woman who tripped and fell on housing estate footpath awarded €110,000 by High Court

€1.1m Pavilion-style home in Kinsale is designed for passive living

residential

€1.1m Pavilion-style home in Kinsale is designed for passive living

Wary Kerry GAA fans fail to see funny side of Mayo roadside gag

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Wary Kerry GAA fans fail to see funny side of Mayo roadside gag

Meet the parents: Amy Huberman among latest additions to Boys of Tommen cast

culture

Meet the parents: Amy Huberman among latest additions to Boys of Tommen cast

Con O’Callaghan telling Brendan Cawley to look at big screen 12/7/2026

columnists

Tommy Martin: VAR in the GAA would be an act of cultural vandalism

News

James Kilroy to appeal conviction for murdering Cork woman Valerie French

James Kilroy to appeal conviction for murdering Cork woman Valerie French

The 53-year-old former park ranger was unanimously convicted of murdering Cork woman Valerie French, 41, at their home in Westport, Co Mayo, in June 2019, following three Central Criminal Court trials

Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing

Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing

Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final

Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final

Manchester man tells Cork judge he is a victim of 'largest case of racial harassment in history'

Manchester man tells Cork judge he is a victim of 'largest case of racial harassment in history'

sport

The Open 2026 - Day Two - Royal Birkdale

'I'll be right in it': Rory McIlroy targets good third round to remain in mix at the Open

The world number two went under par for the tournament with a second-round 67 at Royal Birkdale on Friday.

Motorsport: McEarlean leads Irish challenge in Estonia

Motorsport: McEarlean leads Irish challenge in Estonia

The Open 2026 - Day Two - Royal Birkdale

'I'm here to win the tournament': Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy stay in contention at the Open

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Maurice Brosnan on Limerick v Galway: Treaty a side at full blast

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The Graham Norton Show - London

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'I've been touring for six years': CMAT announces she will take a break in 2027

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Author interview: Exploring the complicated reality of female friendship

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World Cup 2026: It's more than just football — the magic still exists

Real legacy of this tournament will be found in billions of people, for 90 minutes at a time, remembering that football still possesses a rare and precious ability to bring us together, writes Colin Sheridan

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Peter Dowdall: Summer shows us exactly what we need to do in our gardens

July is the perfect month to walk around our rooms outside, see what’s going on, make notes and take pictures

Lots to like at Kerry Pike with €750k 'best of both worlds' build

Lots to like at Kerry Pike with €750k 'best of both worlds' build

Home improvement: The affordable luxury of vinyl flooring

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Limerick's holy trinity of Kiely, Kinnerk and Currid: a blessing

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Processors confirm June milk prices

Lakeland Dairies, Kinisla, Tirlán and Dairygold have all announced their June milk prices

Keogh's Farm founder joins Rory Best's 378km walk for children's cancer charity

Keogh's Farm founder joins Rory Best's 378km walk for children's cancer charity

Fields of Ireland

Long-term funding recommended to address climate change and biodiversity loss

Biomethane capital grants worth €19m to be issued

Biomethane capital grants worth €19m to be issued

World

Boeing Safety

Boeing to be allowed to resume certifying airworthiness of its planes

Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said.

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