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<p>Fuel protesters block the N7 motorway in Rathcoole near Dublin on the sixth day of a National Fuel Protest against rising fuel prices. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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LIVE: All major routes clear of fuel protests; Commissioner ‘absolutely appalled’ by threats to gardaí

Commissioner praises Garda response to protests while warning intimidation and threats against officers will not be tolerated

<p>Scarlett Faulkner, 29, was assaulted on March 21 at the side of the R494 road in Birdhill, Co Tipperary.</p>

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Scarlett Faulkner passes away after life support turned off, family confirm

<p>In February, 39-year-old Seán Fagan, of Dunvale Crescent, Frankfield, Douglas, Cork, was sentenced to four years in prison, with the last two years suspended, at Cork Circuit Criminal Court for the harassment of his former partner.</p>

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Cork harassment victim: 'I was wondering how was he following me...I felt like an absolute lunatic'

From smoking to a life abroad, these are the things we gave up for the sake of our children

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From smoking to a life abroad, these are the things we gave up for the sake of our children

Cork man jailed for rape approached victim after being released from nine-year term, court told

court and crime

Cork man jailed for rape approached victim after being released from nine-year term, court told

New Cork Luas route: Key changes, 24 stops and potential impact on homes and businesses

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New Cork Luas route: Key changes, 24 stops and potential impact on homes and businesses

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

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Tipperary return small portion of ticket allocation for Cork Munster SHC clash

'There wasn't a dry eye': Erika Fox shares wedding teaser following lavish Adare Manor ceremony

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'There wasn't a dry eye': Erika Fox shares wedding teaser following lavish Adare Manor ceremony

Farmer, haulier and agri-contractor loses out in €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

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Farmer, haulier and agri-contractor loses out in €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

News

Services for children with intellectual disabilities funded at half needed for functioning service

Services for children with intellectual disabilities funded at half needed for functioning service

HSE said an additional 160 clinical posts and 16 associated administrative roles would be required to bring the intellectual disability service up to code

TOPSHOT-HUNGARY-POLITICS-VOTE

Viktor Orbán's defeat due to arrogance and corruption, says Hungarian professor in UCC

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom

Shelved refugee housing dispute struck out in court

Cork man accused of breaking into three city businesses using fire extinguisher, table, and screwdriver

Cork man accused of breaking into three city businesses using fire extinguisher, table, and screwdriver

sport

'That's poor from Seani' - Colin Healy disappointed by Maguire's comments on Kerry keeper

'That's poor from Seani' - Colin Healy disappointed by Maguire's comments on Kerry keeper

Colin also jumped to the defence of his son Arran who is believed to have been subjected heavy criticism from a Kerry supporter during their draw at home to UCD last Friday.

Liverpool Press Conference - Anfield - Monday April 13th

Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai apologises for ‘misunderstanding’ after cup exit

Action and Atmosphere at the 2026 Randox Grand National Festival, Aintree

History beckons for I Am Maximus as Red Rum’s record comes in to view

Carla Ward 13/4/2026

'Men's football could do with more women' - Ireland boss hails female trailblazer

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Insight: Must Reads

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey on his childhood: 'My father always said no son of his would fight for America'

Marty Morrissey's childhood in New York instilled in him the American attitude he could be whatever he wanted to be, but it was his parents' steadfast support and his community in West Clare that set him on the path to fame

The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside

The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside

Cost of Living: Why Cork shoppers are driving miles for cheaper food and bulk bargains

Cost of Living: Why Cork shoppers are driving miles for cheaper food and bulk bargains

Kerry Babies: A prosecution in the case of Baby John?

Kerry Babies: A prosecution in the case of Baby John?

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Stop seeking sense from Donald Trump and his semi-detached first lady Melania

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Fuel protests at GPO symbolic of how our democracy conceived in 1916 has evolved

Clodagh Finn: Is another statue the best way to honour our revolutionary women?

Paul Hosford: The blame game and outlandish demands will not resolve our fuel issues

Lifestyle

Cork Midsummer Festival announces first production in 2026 programme

Cork Midsummer Festival announces first production in 2026 programme

The Cork Midsummer Festival 2026 runs from June 12 to June 21

Cork artist Colm Murphy: 'You could catch mackerel off Patrick’s Bridge'

Cork artist Colm Murphy: 'You could catch mackerel off Patrick’s Bridge'

Rear view of friends walking at the airport

Dear Dáithí: Will I regret missing my daughter's first birthday to go on a girls' trip?

Closeup of a hand checking his Google apps, Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube

Life Hack: Embarrassed by your email? Now you can change it

Viewpoints

Conor McCabe: Protesters' grievances are real — they're bearing a heavy load

Conor McCabe: Protesters' grievances are real — they're bearing a heavy load

Responsibility for the time-sensitive targets at the heart of national policy is carried by agricultural contractors who are struggling to make repayments on loans for the necessary heavy machinery, and whose fuel bills may tip them over the edge

Would Donald Trump threaten the Vatican over Pope Leo's anti-war stance?

Would Donald Trump threaten the Vatican over Pope Leo's anti-war stance?

Anti-migration policies are threatening to dismantle human rights

Anti-migration policies are threatening to dismantle human rights

Peter Magyar

Who is Péter Magyar: Hungary’s next leader energised voters but is ‘a dark horse’

Subscriber

Conor Turbitt scores a point despite Peter Teague and Joey Clarke 12/4/2026

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Tyrone take plenty of good lessons in defeat to Armagh

Tyrone now have either six or seven weeks depending on the draw to prepare for Sam Maguire. Importantly, they have something to build on

Gianni Infantino file photo

S Colin Sheridan: why this World Cup could be defined by chaos

Dan Sheehan is tackeled by Tom Roebuck 11/4/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Home comfort for Leinster, but bigger questions remain before Toulon

Melania Trump

S Terry Prone: Stop seeking sense from Donald Trump and his semi-detached first lady Melania

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art

Maurice Brosnan, amongst the azaleas at Augusta National, previews one of the great sports weekends - and explores what makes it so special.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

S The Gaelic Football Show: the championship preview special

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick win the battle but a leaguey Sunday ahead of real war

Watch Now

The Masters - Final Round

Watch: Rory McIlroy talks about the challenges of winning the Masters

Rory McIlroy said he was delighted to be the fourth player ever to win back-to-back Masters. In a press conference after the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National, McIlroy said he still has more that he wants to achieve.

NASA Artemis Moonshot

Watch: Artemis II crew gets emotional as they name moon crater after astronaut's late wife

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

farming

With rubber boots through the mud.

Breed success, not disease: Animal Health Ireland launches biosecurity week

Campaign aimed at giving key advice to farmers to help make farms more biosecure and keep diseases away

Fuel protesters in Cork told to keep driving or have tractors seized

Fuel protesters in Cork told to keep driving or have tractors seized

Department of Agriculture announces €100m fuel support

Department of Agriculture announces €100m fuel support

Macra calls for fuel cap ahead of meeting with Government

Macra calls for fuel cap ahead of meeting with Government

Property

Starter homes: four Cork city homes starting at €210,000

Starter homes: four Cork city homes starting at €210,000

Modern and in immaculate condition, the Douglas mid-terrace, two-bed has the bonus of a home office/garden room

Precise measurements - Land Surveyor

Brigid Browne: How do I resolve a boundary line dispute with my neighbour?

First time buyers will love the city convenience at Blarney Street

First time buyers will love the city convenience at Blarney Street

Little Island site set for new waterfront-facing homes

Little Island site set for new waterfront-facing homes

World

Photo Highlights of March

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

US President Donald Trump said the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

Stonewall Rainbow Flag

Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument

Hungary Election

Hungarian election victor ‘would speak with Putin to end war in Ukraine’

Trump

Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against WSJ over reporting on ties to Epstein

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The pension choices that could give you a €1.5 million boost

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The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin

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