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<p>Katie Taylor celebrates after the victory in her final professional bout before retirement at Croke Park.</p>

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Katie Taylor crafts her perfect ending: "This was definitely the highlight of my whole career"

The Bray boxer reflected on her three decades in the ring, and gave a glimpse into what might be next after seeing off Flora Pili in her last ever fight

<p>Katie Taylor places her gloves onto the centre of the ring after her undisputed super lightweight championship fight with Flora Pili. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Katie Taylor bows out at the top with masterclass Croke Park victory

<p>US president Donald Trump espouses right-wing populism Picture: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson</p>

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Mick Clifford: How ‘common sense’ is fuelling the rise of right-wing populism in Ireland

'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of

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'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of

‘Sharks aren’t here to kill us’: Irish filmmaker urges public to rethink fear of sharks

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‘Sharks aren’t here to kill us’: Irish filmmaker urges public to rethink fear of sharks

Der neue Mercedes-Benz CLA: großartig, mühelos, intuitiv und flexibel

The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA: gorgeous, effortless, intu

motoring

Mercedes CLA 200 BEV review: A brilliant electric car with one frustrating flaw

Thomas Carty rises to his feet after falling out of the ring 5/9/2026

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Bizarre end to Croke Park bout as Thomas Carty falls out of ring

Designed for her: Meet the trailblazers behind women's sportswear

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Designed for her: Meet the trailblazers behind women's sportswear

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Two-year-old boy dies after being struck by jeep in Co Limerick

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‘It lives among us still’: Dromcollogher remembers 48 killed in cinema fire

‘It lives among us still’: Dromcollogher remembers 48 killed in cinema fire

Community gathers in West Limerick to remember 48 people who died in the cinema fire 100 years ago

Gardaí appeal for information after alleged assault in Whitegate

Gardaí appeal for information after alleged assault in Whitegate

Teenage boy, 16, killed in e-bike hit-and-run incident in Co Clare named locally

Teenage boy, 16, killed in e-bike hit-and-run incident in Co Clare named locally

Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?

Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?

sport

Katie Taylor v Flora Pili - Once Upon A Time Fight Night

Katie Taylor bends another dream to her own reality in Croke Park finale

The Bray fighter signed off with a win over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot

Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot

Denis Leamy and Ronan O’Gara before the game 28/8/2026

Ronan O'Gara looks to new faces as La Rochelle kick off Top 14 campaign against Toulouse

RUGBYU-ARG-RSA

Springboks go ahead in series but coach says only by small margin

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Insight: Must Reads

Annmarie O'Connor: What Parkinson’s forced me to confront about control, food and myself

Annmarie O'Connor: What Parkinson’s forced me to confront about control, food and myself

A Parkinson’s diagnosis brought unexpected relief from old patterns, but also forced Annmarie O’Connor to confront them anew

Six of Ireland's greatest female athletes speak about their role models and inspirations

Six of Ireland's greatest female athletes speak about their role models and inspirations

The Mick Clifford Podcast Live in Cork: Paul Howard on what a united Ireland would look like

The Mick Clifford Podcast Live in Cork: Paul Howard on what a united Ireland would look like

50 years on, how a Cork couple became the big cheese of farming

50 years on, how a Cork couple became the big cheese of farming

Regular Columnists

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: €170bn is sitting in Irish accounts — now Simon Harris wants it put to work

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Gareth O’Callaghan: Would there have been a Good Friday Agreement without the 1981 hunger strike?

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Colin Sheridan: What Jason Arday’s death and ‘reputational warfare’ should teach Ireland

S Shona Murray: Ratko Mladic’s state honours in Serbia are a warning for Europe

Lifestyle

Cute toddler boy in supermarket choosing fresh organic carrots

Dear Dáithí: When did grocery shopping become a family outing?

Over the last few weeks, I've seen an increasing volume of stressed-out-looking parents trying to placate toddlers in trolleys and negotiate treats at the checkout

Culture That Made Me: Clonakilty guitarist Bill Shanley picks his touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Clonakilty guitarist Bill Shanley picks his touchstones

Wedding of the Week: Instant 'yes' led to an unforgettable day of laughter and tears

Wedding of the Week: Instant 'yes' led to an unforgettable day of laughter and tears

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Best buds: Just how green is your wedding bouquet?

Viewpoints

Aine Lawlor: They loved JFK, Reagan and Obama. Now Middle Ireland is asking what happened to America

Aine Lawlor: They loved JFK, Reagan and Obama. Now Middle Ireland is asking what happened to America

Ahead of Donald Trump’s Irish visit, a room of traditionally pro-American voters reveals growing unease about America’s direction

BIO-MAO ZEDONG-COMMUNISM

Colin Sheridan: Mao's murderous legacy still overshadowed by symbolism

Moira Donegan: What will feminism be without Gloria Steinem?

Moira Donegan: What will feminism be without Gloria Steinem?

Labour Party in positive mood at think-in despite 'flavour of the month' party surging ahead in polls

Labour Party in positive mood at think-in despite 'flavour of the month' party surging ahead in polls

Property

Cosmos bipinnatus are garden cosmos, Mexican aster, cosmea white blooms.

Make white flowers glow in your garden

Unlocking the true potential of white flowers

Rose bush with fresh and withered flowers

Garden Q&A: How can I help my roses survive the heatwaves

Secluded elegance at modern family home in Ballincollig

Secluded elegance at modern family home in Ballincollig

Rock solid location and unmatched vista at €460k Cobh four-bed

Rock solid location and unmatched vista at €460k Cobh four-bed

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Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea

S Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea

Ballyhea now prepare for a relegation final with Fermoy

Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill

S Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill

Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress

S Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress

Fossa v Milltown/Castlemaine - Kerry County Intermediate Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Milltown/Castlemaine shock Kenmare in extra-time to book Kerry Club SFC semi-final

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Why are criminal defence solicitors refusing legal aid work?

Why are criminal defence solicitors refusing legal aid work?

The dispute between the justice minister and criminal defence solicitors is leaving some accused people without legal representation

Arena: Andy Moran, Eddie Jones and mastering the media

Arena: Andy Moran, Eddie Jones and mastering the media

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Is Cork University Hospital safe? Inside the growing dispute over staffing and resources

Is Cork University Hospital safe? Inside the growing dispute over staffing and resources

farming

100ac Kilkenny farm close to M8 already under offer

100ac Kilkenny farm close to M8 already under offer

There is good roadside access to the farm, which also has a good internal road system.

AMINAM HEALTH BLUETONGUE DISEASE SHEEP

Bluetongue case confirmed in Wexford

Farmer standing in wheat field

Generational Renewal Week to showcase opportunities and supports for Irish farming

Olympic rowing champion Paul O’Donovan to help schoolchildren celebrate World School Milk Day

Olympic rowing champion Paul O’Donovan to help schoolchildren celebrate World School Milk Day

World

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Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes as US envoys visit Russia and Ukraine

Washington’s push to end the fighting, now in its fifth year, has lost momentum as US attention has been focused for the last six months on its war with Iran

Iran War Strait of Hormuz

US military hits three Iranian oil tankers after navy ships targeted

Russia Ukraine War

Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say

Iran War Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses US of targeting tanker in Persian Gulf

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Making sense of heat pumps: Why your hot water cylinder matters more than you think

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