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<p>Abdullah Khan pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court in relation to an incident on Capel Street in Dublin.</p>

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Evidence of 'shadowy' jihadist group presents 'new reality' for Ireland

Recent attacks and intelligence warnings point to a shifting threat landscape as Ireland faces both jihadist and far-right extremism

<p>Midleton’s population is expected to grow to 27,854 by 2034, doubling in size, making it the largest town in County Cork.</p>

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'Perfect storm' for East Cork as new homes will overwhelm creaking road network

<p>The operators of the ground last year submitted a planning application for the new set down/drop-off area at the city end side of the stadium accessed from Monahan Road, next to the 4G astroturf pitch. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork councillors to examine proposal for bus drop-off at 'public open space' by Pairc Uí Chaoimh

If you throw away your BowelScreen invite, you’re binning your chance of getting lucky like I did

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If you throw away your BowelScreen invite, you’re binning your chance of getting lucky like I did

Tyrone v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

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Cork boss Cleary reveals hand for Division 2 final showdown with Meath

Live the high life in Kinsale in €2.2m villa-style home

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Live the high life in Kinsale in €2.2m villa-style home

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Christy O'Connor: Jim McGuinness’s relationship with Kerry is now more personal than ever

Dear men of Ireland: If a free test could save your life, why not do it?

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Dear men of Ireland: If a free test could save your life, why not do it?

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Dodgy boxes vs streaming costs: why Irish users risk piracy despite security warnings

News

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Riad Bouchaker 'fit to stand trial' over Parnell Square attack in Dublin, judge finds

Riad Bouchaker, 51, is charged with the attempted murder of two girls and one boy in an incident at Parnell Square East in Dublin

A view of a form book and betting slip ahead of today's racing 15/3/2019

No audio recording at centre of defamation row involving Cork racing tipster, High Court told

Man accused of carrying out 15 burglaries in six weeks at restaurants and cafes in Cork

Man accused of carrying out 15 burglaries in six weeks at restaurants and cafes in Cork

Debora Barker consoles Ben Brody during the penalty shoot-out 26/3/2026

Ireland v North Macedonia tickets for sale after Prague penalties end World Cup dream

World Cup Playoffs

Heimir Hallgrímsson dejected after the match 26/3/2026

S Tommy Martin: We haven't yet reached the limits of Heimirball

Even as North Macedonian booby prize looms and the serious talk resumes, more parrot mask-wearing, Pink Pony Club-singing, morning pint-queueing days are surely on the way.

The Ireland team during the penalty shoot-out 26/3/2026

Record 1.6 million people watched Prague penalty pain

Nathan Collins dejected after the match 26/3/2026

Nathan Collins: 'I'm not seeing many positives right now because we’re in the gutter'

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Ireland player ratings against Czechia: Manning's error as untimely as it was costly

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Being Bruno: the true custodian of Man Utd's age of Ratcliffe

As well as being one of the team’s best performers, the Portuguese midfielder has become a talisman who is aware of the Old Trafford club’s spirit and traditions

GAA Extra: Lessons from the 2025 All-Ireland final, and switching in Gaelic football

S GAA Extra: Lessons from the 2025 All-Ireland final, and switching in Gaelic football

Lynne Cantwell 1/7/2025

Lynne Cantwell confident AIL review will strengthen league's long-term future

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

Weekend previews: Kerry to call on muscle memory, free hit for Cork and Meath

Insight: Must Reads

I was healthy and had no symptoms but bowel cancer screening found a stage-two tumour

I was healthy and had no symptoms but bowel cancer screening found a stage-two tumour

Only one in four men takes up the first BowelScreen invitation. The simple test can be carried out at home and only takes a few minutes. Brendan Looney says doing it was the best decision he ever made

Mick Clifford: The Cork TD riding high on the wave of unapologetic anti-immigrant populism

Mick Clifford: The Cork TD riding high on the wave of unapologetic anti-immigrant populism

The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'

S The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'

Oxford Street pedestrianisation

Michael Moynihan: Even this column won't stoop to 'Corkmaxxing' — it's beneath us

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Jennifer Hogan: This won't go viral, but the kids are alright

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Even this column won't stoop to 'Corkmaxxing' — it's beneath us

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Sarah Harte: Leaving a place means losing an entire version of your life

S Fergus Finlay: In the mad world Trump is creating, Putin is the only winner

Lifestyle

Author interview: For Tóibín, it’s all about keeping the show on the road

Author interview: For Tóibín, it’s all about keeping the show on the road

Currently trying out the opening for a new novel, Colm Tóibín is looking forwards to seeing his latest opera show at the 75th anniversary Wexford Opera Festival in October

Detective Hole review: A thriller with characters and plot twists that had me firmly gripped

Detective Hole review: A thriller with characters and plot twists that had me firmly gripped

'This could have ended so badly': Chloe Koyce speaks out following her stalker's sentencing

'This could have ended so badly': Chloe Koyce speaks out following her stalker's sentencing

Film reviews: Splitsville is fast paced, smartly written, and rich in emotional intelligence

Film reviews: Splitsville is fast paced, smartly written, and rich in emotional intelligence

Viewpoints

Have we finally reached the 'Big Tobacco moment' for Big Tech?

Finally, a legal argument has pierced the protective shield Big Tech has been given by the three-decade-old Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (1996), writes Alex Cooney

Limerick mayoral experiment will fail without legislative review

Limerick mayoral experiment will fail without legislative review

Rising fuel costs, Bantry, Co Cork. Ireland

Why Ireland’s energy supports are becoming part of the problem

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What's behind the increased focus on European border security?

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Alan Healy: Who really benefits from a cut in fuel excise duty?

S Alan Healy: Who really benefits from a cut in fuel excise duty?

The real lesson for Ireland from the conflict in Iran is not about excise cuts but that we have again sleepwalked into a position of extreme energy exposure

Troy Parrott dejected after the match 26/3/2026

S World Cup slips from grasp but Ireland have finally found the finisher they've been waiting for

What a difference a day makes: 'After my six months in India I sold everything to return there'

S What a difference a day makes: 'After my six months in India I sold everything to return there'

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

S Golden times for Irish sport – and the Irish abroad show the best version of ourselves

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The Meath demolition drama and our troubled relationship with planning

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The Meath demolition drama and our troubled relationship with planning

Chris and Rose Murray built the house near Navan in 2006 despite being refused planning permission for a bungalow half that size on the site

Jimmy Dunne with his mother Sharon after the match 26/3/2026

Prague post-mortem podcast: Ireland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Rory Carroll explores Roger Casement and 1916 Rising in gripping new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Rory Carroll explores Roger Casement and 1916 Rising in gripping new book

Listen: Arena with Maurice Brosnan — Why are influencers becoming the GAA’s newest force?

Listen: Arena with Maurice Brosnan — Why are influencers becoming the GAA’s newest force?

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A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

A win against Czechia would set up a playoff final against Denmark or North Macedonia with a spot in the summer's World Cup finals on the line

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Watch: Jessie Buckley's Oscar acceptance speech in full

Watch: Students celebrate the Holi Festival in Trinity Square TCD

Watch: Students celebrate the Holi Festival in Trinity Square TCD

farming

Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality

Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality

The Teagasc 'Better Farming for Water' campaign has launched its Lee and Bandon-Ilen catchment action plan with Carbery as its industry lead of the implementation group

Farmland in Ireland

Department opens Sheep Improvement Scheme to new entrants

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Farmers say fuel price cuts not enough as green diesel costs surge across Ireland

Property

See how an Irish designer reimagined a London department store for luxury apartment living

See how an Irish designer reimagined a London department store for luxury apartment living

Maolíosa Murray has created a contemporary design inspired by the past at the duplex residence at The Whiteley, writes Home Editor Eve Kelliher

Alpine Wallflower Golden Gem

Peter Dowdall: Don't be fooled by the pet days of March and early April

No Fisherman's Blues at charming €475k Blue Cottage in Blackrock

No Fisherman's Blues at charming €475k Blue Cottage in Blackrock

1840s-built East Cork townhouse updated with high spec luxury

1840s-built East Cork townhouse updated with high spec luxury

World

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Hamas considering proposal to disarm in Gaza

The Hamas militant group is weighing a new proposal for disarming its fighters in Gaza, a major concession that would clear the way for US President Donald Trump’s plan for rebuilding the war-ravaged territory.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to US TV show in April after mother’s disappearance

Iran War

Israel launches new strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

Travel Delays

US senate approves funds for Homeland Security – but not immigration enforcement

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Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future

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