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<p>A body was discovered at Ballyellis in Mallow. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Mallow murder investigation after Cork man Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead

Investigators are examining CCTV and appealing for witnesses who travelled between Cork and Mallow or visited the River Blackwater area

<p>Ammi Burke (right) with her mother Martina and brothers Isaac and Simeon outside the Labour Court on Tuesday. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

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‘The shackles came off’: Inside Ammi Burke’s troubled relationship with Arthur Cox

<p>Esther McCarthy has declared Saturday as stay-at-home nights</p>

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Esther McCarthy: Here is my recipe for a perfect Saturday night

Restaurant review: Vada is a perfect cafe in a perfect neighbourhood

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Restaurant review: Vada is a perfect cafe in a perfect neighbourhood

After 300,000 workers took to picket lines, can Government and unions finally strike a deal?

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After 300,000 workers took to picket lines, can Government and unions finally strike a deal?

Ireland is hooked on fitness, but can the gym boom survive rising costs?

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Ireland is hooked on fitness, but can the gym boom survive rising costs?

SSeánie McGrath: Glen-Barrs rivalry runs deep — Sunday’s Cork county final promises another chapter

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6 Late Late Show talking points, including Simon Zebo's 10th anniversary tribute to Anthony Foley

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Palestinian students more likely to be refused an Irish visa than students from any other country

Advocates have argued that the civilian infrastructure needed to obtain such documents no longer exists in Gaza

Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

Early Zionist Settlers Settle The Holy Land

What is Zionism? The history behind the political movement and its meaning today

IRELAND-EU-AI-SUMMIT

AI is here, but is Ireland asking the right questions about its future?

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Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Leinster looking to Mayo's young guns for inspiration in bid for Holy Grail

Leinster have 14 Ireland internationals in their XV for today’s Champions Cup pool opener away to Clermont Auvergne.

Cork County Hurling Final Talking Points: The match-ups that matter as Glen and Barrs collide

Cork County Hurling Final Talking Points: The match-ups that matter as Glen and Barrs collide

Clonmel Commercials v Kilsheelan-Kilcash - Tipperary County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Tipperary senior football final still a dual affair

Kanturk v St Finbarrs - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Cork Premier SHC final: Barrs have finishing power to edge Glen Rovers

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Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Trauma stays forever, but I have a loving voice now'

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Eunice Power: Two comfort cooking recipes that are perfect for cosy autumn evenings

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Trump Threatens DC Takeover If Janeese Lewis George Wins Primary

Why the Republicans' voter fraud messaging may backfire

Setting expectations of a disappointing or untrustworthy result will reduce motivation for people to go out and vote

Wimbledon 2026 - Day Twelve - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

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As a 15-year-old growing up in West Belfast, Disco Pigs changed my life

Closing pubs and clubs early just moves the party elsewhere and removes the safety net

Closing pubs and clubs early just moves the party elsewhere and removes the safety net

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Orpen portrait with a Cork connection and a hidden twist

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€1m minimalist home in Passage West maximises on superb views

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Make a splash at Georgian-style expansive Waterfall offering for €1.575m

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