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Government forecast to record €1.4bn Exchequer deficit, according to pre-budget White Paper

Wider returns show the Government recorded a surplus of €2.4bn at the end of September, compared to a €1.4bn surplus in the same period as last year.

<p>MI5 has identified AI, cybersecurity and covert communications are top areas of interest to the Chinese state.</p>

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Irish security services engage with UK universities amid growing concern over Chinese espionage

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Pedestrian in his 30s dies following Cork city collision involving bus

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health and wellbeing

Just a number? Here are the real causes of early ageing

court and crime

Cork man who is 'black sheep of the family' admits shoplifting and public order offences

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TUI to join other teaching unions in industrial action from Monday

Aghada hold off 13-man Sars to seal Cork IHC final spot

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Aghada hold off 13-man Sars to seal Cork IHC final spot

Restaurant review: The Libertine's sophisticated take on snug pub grub calls for seconds

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Restaurant review: The Libertine's sophisticated take on snug pub grub calls for seconds

‘I’m doing just fine’: Cork teenager Elsie Hayes celebrates her cancer journey with a Disneyland trip

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‘I’m doing just fine’: Cork teenager Elsie Hayes celebrates her cancer journey with a Disneyland trip

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'I don't like video link': Cork man asks to attend court for next proceedings in his case

'I don't like video link': Cork man asks to attend court for next proceedings in his case

The man is accused of dealing crack cocaine at Sidney Hill in Cork

Cork man to appear for 13th time in court over €329 drugs possession case

Cork man to appear for 13th time in court over €329 drugs possession case

Crossnacreevy incident

Two dead following workplace incident in Co Down

Asian hornets tracked to nest near Ringaskiddy using miniature transmitters

Asian hornets tracked to nest near Ringaskiddy using miniature transmitters

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England v Slovakia - UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying - bet365 Stadium

England U21s secure Euro 2027 qualification ahead of Ireland clash at sold out Turner's Cross

The Young Lions sat six points ahead of Slovakia before their meeting, with two games remaining, which meant Lee Carsley’s side only needed a draw to send them through to Euro 2027.

Cork City v Kerry - SSE Airtricity Mens First Division

Bargary winner against Finn Harps keeps Kerry's play-off hopes alive

Dundalk v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Bohs survive late scare to move joint top with win away at Dundalk

Ciaran Frawley scores a try despite Matt Gallagher 2/10/2026

Dream debut for Ciarán Frawley with winning try for Connacht against Benetton

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Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

Sheena Crowley has ensured that her family's 100-year-old Cork business is far more than just a music store

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Mind the wealth gap: 'We’ve lost the plot with hen parties, they don't account for income difference'

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

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Lifestyle

Hairstyle and hair care

Hair expert Sabrina Hill's tips to deal with hard water, sun damage, grey hair, and more

Whether it’s dull, dry, frizzy, grey, damaged by the sun, or growing back after chemotherapy, your hair needs tender loving care, says Sabrina Hill

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The usual suspects: Small, spiky and surprisingly mysterious

Late Late Show country music special returns — here's the lineup

Late Late Show country music special returns — here's the lineup

'Ken represents the very best of Irish hospitality': Cork doorman recognised in global hotel campaign

'Ken represents the very best of Irish hospitality': Cork doorman recognised in global hotel campaign

Viewpoints

Drumcree Orange Order parade

Dolan O'Hagan: The long tail of history will show Ulster the way

It's easy to be cynical and despairing of recent events in and about the North but history tells us there is always hope

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

Ireland's so-called 'rape shield' to protect victims from intrusive personal questions is not working

The Domino scheme is a rare good news story in maternity services — don't gut it

The Domino scheme is a rare good news story in maternity services — don't gut it

Because our independence matters to us

Budget 2027: Disabled people deserve the chance to live an ordinary life in the community

Property

Spirited living at €350k Cork warehouse turned apartment

Spirited living at €350k Cork warehouse turned apartment

Trafalgar Hill apartment, in a skilfully, stylishly transformed former warehouse, is the pick of this Tivoli bunch

Revealed: The strategic plan for a winter garden that wows

Revealed: The strategic plan for a winter garden that wows

Planning refused for Cork city KFC and Costa Coffee outlets

Planning refused for Cork city KFC and Costa Coffee outlets

Fresh plans lodged for homes on former Nemo Rangers GAA site

Fresh plans lodged for homes on former Nemo Rangers GAA site

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Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S New Kerry GAA report to recommend 4-6 week break for Kingdom's inter-county stars

Committee findings on thorny issue in the Kingdom will be presented to a County Board meeting next week

Cork v Clare - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Replay

S Anthony Daly: Shane O'Donnell joined all the dots and honoured every bit of his talent

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session

S Paul Rouse: Government's hospital pass to Ireland players in game of political football

The Replay Extra with Seánie McGrath: Cork semi-finals weekend preview special

S The Replay Extra with Seánie McGrath: Cork semi-finals weekend preview special

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

The comedian discusses her experience of postnatal depression, psychiatric care and the challenges new mothers face seeking treatment

The Gaelic Football Show: Éamonn Fitzmaurice to Galway adds another bit of spice

S The Gaelic Football Show: Éamonn Fitzmaurice to Galway adds another bit of spice

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

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Farm View: Trump’s fuel dilemma threatens Europe’s diesel supply

Pressure to release European diesel reserves is mounting as the US weighs export restrictions and limited refining capacity keeps prices high

Sweeter than ever

Agri-Food Regulator adds flavour to Blas na hÉireann awards

Tom Barry: Building resilience as weather patterns and costs change

Tom Barry: Building resilience as weather patterns and costs change

Cork family awarded top prize at the 2026 NDC and Kerrygold Milk Awards

Cork family awarded top prize at the 2026 NDC and Kerrygold Milk Awards

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Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution

Christa Pike remained in a hospital where she was on a ventilator and unconscious after her failed execution in Tennessee, her lawyers said in a court filing on Friday.

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US Senate calls time on Trump push to end US clock switching

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Calls grow for US death penalty halt after ‘torturous’ botched execution of Christa Pike

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Spanish government loses first of two votes to ratify emergency housing measures

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Brendan Kelly, BnM’s head of commercial, speaks to the importance of developing Ireland’s indigenous energy sources

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

Twenty-four hours in Dublin: A city break written in history

Twenty-four hours in Dublin: A city break written in history

Edwards Lifesciences marks five years in Mid-West and back-to-back global Plant of the Year awards

Edwards Lifesciences marks five years in Mid-West and back-to-back global Plant of the Year awards

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