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<p>An employee cleans an empty refrigerator at a SuperValu supermarket where refrigeration systems limited to a specific model in 13 of its 223 stores were affected by a cyber incident on Monday. Picture: REUTERS/Stringer</p>

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Irish and European authorities working together to investigate cyberattacks on supermarkets

Garda HQ and the National Cyber Security Centre are investigating if the attack was a ‘test run’ for future ransom demands or if a hostile state was behind it

<p>There was also a conflict of evidence between two of the gardaí alleged to be involved and a gun dealer in the South East who had initially been asked by the gun club to repair the weapons. File picture</p>

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DPP opts not to prosecute garda who had minister unknowingly sign for gun club's weapon parts

<p>Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has been confirmed as the successor to Leo Cullen as Leinster head coach. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Donal Lenihan: Leinster's brave McNamara appointment has echoes of Joe Schmidt

My life with Sinéad Burke: The office can be very disabling, we help make it more accessible

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My life with Sinéad Burke: The office can be very disabling, we help make it more accessible

'Nobody will ever touch me like that again': Man jailed for sexually abusing his partner's daughters

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'Nobody will ever touch me like that again': Man jailed for sexually abusing his partner's daughters

Fresh plans lodged for apartment development in Cork suburb

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Planning granted for Ballincollig apartments after lengthy legal battle

Darragh Fitzgibbon is closely watched by Robert Doyle 19/4/2026

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Cork and Tipperary hurlers to meet twice in January as Munster SHL and McGrath Cup draws made

Hector hits South America and 'beautiful' Bolivia steals his heart

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Hector hits South America and 'beautiful' Bolivia steals his heart

Accountant avoids jail for diverting €144k of company money to her own bank account

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Accountant avoids jail for diverting €144k of company money to her own bank account

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Kevin Bakhurst comments

'Tangible' signs of reform at RTÉ, Oireachtas Committee to hear

The committee will also hear that RTÉ has 'made significant progress in restoring financial stability and strengthening financial discipline'

Irish Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach says public sector pay package 'is not a small offer' but insists it must be sustainable

Man accused of Tipperary pensioner murder told gardaí 'I never set out to harm anyone'

Tipperary pensioner died as a result of his head hitting the ground, murder trial told

Car Key

Six-month driving ban for learner driver who clocked up fourth conviction for driving unaccompanied

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Bernard Brogan, Joe Sheridan and Ger Brennan 3/11/2026

Bernard Brogan 'passionate about' tax breaks for inter-county players

The Dublin great's idea relates to the income tax side of things with the seven-time All-Ireland SFC medallist suggesting that there's "scope to look at the tax break stuff" for players.

Luke Loughlin tackles James McGrath 12/4/2025

James Horan: The danger with tackle counts

Conor Shanahan

Conor Shanahan: 'It's nuts, if it was any other sport, it would absolutely blow up with the Irish public'

Argentina Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Argentina’s late bloomers ready to put Shaun Edwards’ lessons to the test

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What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

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S 100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

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Sarah Harte: Critical thinking is alive and well — even if we spend too much time on our phones

S Fergus Finlay: Is it time for Trump's broken promises to come home to roost?

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Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Trump promised to put Americans first. So why are voters still struggling with inflation?

Lifestyle

West Cork couple tie the knot in American TV surprise: 'I kept the secret for months'

West Cork couple tie the knot in American TV surprise: 'I kept the secret for months'

Bantry sweethearts were the first couple to get married on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ with the host acting as celebrant — and the bride had no idea until that day, writes Breda Graham

Seeing a Corcadorca play at age 11 led me to pursue a career in theatre

Seeing a Corcadorca play at age 11 led me to pursue a career in theatre

10 books for November: Fantasy, thrillers, sport, and memoirs to watch out for

10 books for November: Fantasy, thrillers, sport, and memoirs to watch out for

My Childhood with Tony Griffin: ‘Hurling brought me out of myself’

My Childhood with Tony Griffin: ‘Hurling brought me out of myself’

Viewpoints

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Does the profit justify the suffering? The case for changing the live transport of animals

Ireland must use its presidency to champion stronger, science-based animal transport legislation, including shorter journeys, effective temperature limits, adequate space, improved protection for vulnerable animals

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Suzanne Crowe: A decade on, we must learn lessons from Sláintecare

An empty refrigerator at a SuperValu supermarket in Dublin

A SuperValu fridge is an odd target for a cyberattack — but it is a warning to everyone

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.

Ireland has the weakest short-term letting rules in Europe

Property

Bay windows for harbour views in €440k Monkstown home

Bay windows for harbour views in €440k Monkstown home

A bedroom has been turned into an upstairs living room to maximise that gorgeous vista

City centre charm and potential at €295k Lower Glanmire Rd house

City centre charm and potential at €295k Lower Glanmire Rd house

Kenmare gets the conversation started for designers from across the world

Kenmare gets the conversation started for designers from across the world

Old stone façade... but a modern two-bed home

Old stone façade... but a modern two-bed home

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Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B

S John Fallon: A challenging year for Irish soccer nears its end

Any desire Heimir Hallgrímsson harboured to leave behind the fraught scenes and words attached to the pair of matches against Israel has been dismantled by the continuance of legacy investigations.

Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

S Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

S The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: how Kanturk do it, why Cork sides fall flat in Munster

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: how Kanturk do it, why Cork sides fall flat in Munster

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'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

Maureen Sullivan, who entered a Magdalene Laundry at the age of 12, is today's guest on The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

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Caucasian Woman Tending to Cattle Feed on Farm

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Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list

West Cork man wins 2026 Paddy Fitzgerald Award

West Cork man wins 2026 Paddy Fitzgerald Award

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112ac farm on Cobh island enticing at €15k/acre

Openfolde appoints new group head of operations

Openfolde appoints new group head of operations

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Turnout surges across US as midterm voters decide control of Congress

Turnout surges across US as midterm voters decide control of Congress

Polls open across the US where key Senate and House races will decide which party controls Congress for remainder of Donald Trump’s second term

Greenland New Airport

Greenland approves Denmark/US security deal after months of Trump pressure

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Nepal Everest Helicopter Crash

One dead and two injured after helicopters collide below Mount Everest base camp

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Irish chief executives prioritise AI but face challenges on delivery

Irish chief executives are prioritising AI investment, but the challenge of delivering at pace is coming into sharper focus, according to the newly released KPMG Irish CEO Outlook 2026

‘Irish customers want a kitchen that is warm and welcoming, and premium appliances that stand the test of time’

‘Irish customers want a kitchen that is warm and welcoming, and premium appliances that stand the test of time’

BF InterContinental Hotels Oct 2026

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