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Opening of long-awaited special school in Carrignavar in doubt over sewerage capacity issues

The past decade has seen ongoing issues regarding sewerage capacity in Carrignavar

<p>A CGI of the Creamfields development (right) and the new 25-storey Railyard Apartments tower, which will be the tallest building in Ireland when complete. </p>

spotlight

Cork's dramatic new skyline: Where are the major apartment developments being built?

<p>Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar gestures to the crowd after victory in the Eurojackpot KNVB Beker final. Pic: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)</p>

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John Fallon: West Ham the right move for Troy Parrott

My Wedding Day with Kieran McGuinness: The priest shouted at me and my mum in Italian

people

My Wedding Day with Kieran McGuinness: The priest shouted at me and my mum in Italian

1/8/2008 Solar Eclipses

outdoors

Solar eclipse in Ireland FAQ: Weather, times, viewing events, and where to get solar glasses

Brian Smith 27/10/1990

rugby

Former Wallabies and Ireland player Brian Smith dies aged 59

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

gaa

Cork hurlers could turn to Cian O’Neill after Kerry exit

Ronaldo marries long-term girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in civil ceremony

celebrity

Ronaldo marries long-term girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in civil ceremony

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world

Flight to Toronto cancelled after child refuses to wear seatbelt

News

Child airlifted to hospital following road traffic collision in Clare

Child airlifted to hospital following road traffic collision in Clare

The child has been transferred to Crumlin Children's Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be serious.

Irish fuel price protest

'Not the time to withdraw fuel supports' say haulage association ahead of annual conference

Bereaved Cork dad hopes Government will step in following HSE Drugs Group recommendation not to fund Skyclarys

Bereaved Cork dad hopes Government will step in following HSE Drugs Group recommendation not to fund Skyclarys

low angle view Thermometer on blue sky with sun shining

Met Éireann warns of heat stress as temperatures climb above 27C

sport

'Every player probably knows someone who has been affected': Hurling for Cancer Research match rolls around once more

'Every player probably knows someone who has been affected': Hurling for Cancer Research match rolls around once more

No one lining out in game will feel its significance more deeply than Tipperary’s Noel McGrath.

Republic of Ireland Men Training Session and Media Conference

Motherwell sign Ireland international Joe Hodge from Tondela

A competitor decides which ball to use 5/8/2000

Road bowling: Young stars Hurley and Harrington eyeing history in Armagh

Rhasidat Adeleke 25/7/2026

No coming in under the radar despite Rhasidat Adeleke's route to Euro 200m action

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Insight: Must Reads

Fergus Finlay: My daughter Mandy knows life is precious — she celebrates every birthday like it's a big one

S Fergus Finlay: My daughter Mandy knows life is precious — she celebrates every birthday like it's a big one

The endless barriers and risks of illness faced by adults with Down syndrome are very strong reasons to celebrate every birthday

Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide: The endless days on Cork city's streets

Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide: The endless days on Cork city's streets

Glen Hansard death

Colin Sheridan: Death makes liars of us all — canonising Glen Hansard denies his humanity

Beyond the Park Hotel: John Brennan's next great act has already begun at Dromquinna

Beyond the Park Hotel: John Brennan's next great act has already begun at Dromquinna

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Sarah Harte: We need to work out how to merge rewilding with farming to avoid a culture war

S Fergus Finlay: My daughter Mandy knows life is precious — she celebrates every birthday like it's a big one

S Terry Prone: This anti-tradwife campaign must be stopped

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Ireland's education system still fails too many Leaving Cert students

Lifestyle

British Comedy Awards 2004 - London Television Studios

The Office actress Lucy Davis diagnosed with ‘incurable’ breast cancer

Davis rose to fame playing receptionist Dawn in The Office

Luke Healy: 'I have a big beef with rom-coms that have realistic endings'

Luke Healy: 'I have a big beef with rom-coms that have realistic endings'

Antonio Banderas on playing 'very mysterious' maestro chef in Anthony Bourdain biopic

Antonio Banderas on playing 'very mysterious' maestro chef in Anthony Bourdain biopic

From books to bridal: 45 shops locals recommend visiting in Leinster this summer

S From books to bridal: 45 shops locals recommend visiting in Leinster this summer

Viewpoints

Two Women and Teenager Girl Reviewing Family Photo Album

Being new to grief gives insight — take heed, if you aren't here yet

In the last six months, I have experienced more loss than in the rest of my adult life combined. I’m compelled to share what I see now, writes Jane McNamara

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José Mourinho documentary as entertaining as the man himself

Rare deep partial solar eclipse will be spectacular from Ireland

Rare deep partial solar eclipse will be spectacular from Ireland

Garry Miley: Cork City's light rail is not a national project — it should be decided locally

Garry Miley: Cork City's light rail is not a national project — it should be decided locally

Property

Aplle and wasps

Garden Q&A: How can I keep wasps away from my apple tree?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Starter homes: Rostellan, Albert Road, Ballincollig, and Midleton from €295k

Starter homes: Rostellan, Albert Road, Ballincollig, and Midleton from €295k

See the Limerick living room that proves 'why thoughtful design matters'

See the Limerick living room that proves 'why thoughtful design matters'

Homes at Youghal, Model Farm Road, and Kildinan — from €185k

Homes at Youghal, Model Farm Road, and Kildinan — from €185k

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My Job: The round-the-clock commitment keeping West Cork waters safe

S My Job: The round-the-clock commitment keeping West Cork waters safe

Odharnait Collins combines her day job as a primary school teacher with raising much-needed funds to keep Baltimore RNLI saving lives at sea

Méabh Cahalane leads her team during the parade 9/8/2026

S Fogarty Forum: Lip service is not giving camogie finalists holidays

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S The Mayo effect: Why another great sporting breakthrough could follow

From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

S From rocks to records: 32 shops locals recommend visiting in Munster this summer

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Victim blaming in rape trials: Why are women still facing questions about their clothing?

Victim blaming in rape trials: Why are women still facing questions about their clothing?

Ann Murphy discusses the backlash over victim blaming in court and the lack of a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Limerick

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Nancy Reilly on her husband Mark's tragic death by suicide at CUH, and HSE apology

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Nancy Reilly on her husband Mark's tragic death by suicide at CUH, and HSE apology

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork's social housing ranges from state-of-the-art to rat-infested

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork's social housing ranges from state-of-the-art to rat-infested

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Bessborough survivor Cindi Bonny on the death of her baby Zoei in 1994

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Bessborough survivor Cindi Bonny on the death of her baby Zoei in 1994

farming

Disconnected drinking water resulted in 14 cattle dying last month

Disconnected drinking water resulted in 14 cattle dying last month

The incident occurred on a Coolmore-owned farm and was immediately reported to the Department of Agriculture on July 28

butter

Farming organisations weigh in on the 'self destructing' US butter row

Herd of young calves drinking water

Managing heat stress: Why buffer feeding and grass management matter this summer

workplace food industry - factory butchery for the production of sausages - butcher cuts meat

Beef processing rationalisation may be ‘inevitable’ as supplies continue to decline

World

Trump Air Force One

Donald Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers

Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away

HEALTH Holiday 3

‘Body’ found in suitcase in Australia was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’

APTOPIX Lebanon Israel Iran War

Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

SPAIN-ASTRONOMY-ECLIPSE

‘It’s going to be spectacular’: Millions flock to Spain seeking best view of total solar eclipse

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Plant Health starts with us: Simple actions that protect Ireland’s food, environment and future

Plant Health starts with us: Simple actions that protect Ireland’s food, environment and future

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Morocco: A world away from home

FDC Group supporting future generations with Biodiversity in Schools sponsorship

FDC Group supporting future generations with Biodiversity in Schools sponsorship

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