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<p>The accused man opted to surrender his bail as the case was adjourned until April 25 for sentencing. File picture</p>

court and crime

Man admits sexually assaulting girl, 8, in Cork 20 years ago

The defendant was 38 at the time of the crime

<p>Róisín Shortall said there were a number of documents that are critical to this entire issue that needed to be published. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos</p>

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Róisín Shortall calls for health chief to clarify nursing homes issue

Government leaders have defended the legal strategy on historic nursing home charges, dismissing claims they were involved in a State policy to deny refunds to people illegally charged for care

<p>PLAY IT AGAIN: Kilmacud’s Aidan Jones and Conor Glass of Glen. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

gaa

GAA chiefs order replay of All-Ireland senior club football final

No date has been arranged for the meeting of Kilmacud Crokes and Glen.

Parents call for fleet safety audit after Cork school bus driver injured

munster

Parents call for fleet safety audit after Cork school bus driver injured

Cahirmee horse fair

news

Prison Service urged to assess use of anti-ligature furniture in cells after Cork death

Berlin Retail as Germany Battles Record Inflation

companies

Feuding billionaire Aldi heirs put long-running dispute to rest

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League

soccer

Deadline Day latest: Matt Doherty set for Atletico Madrid move, Jorginho to Gunners

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food

Soup recipes: How to make a healthy carrot and ginger soup in just thirty minutes

Unahppy girl writes help on the ground

parenting

Colman Noctor: Worrying rise in self-harm among young people

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Mick Clifford: Church of Burke's loyalty is not to God or bible but itself

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News

Ministers 'committed' to diverting people with mental health issues away from prison

Ministers 'committed' to diverting people with mental health issues away from prison

The 230-page report called for significant changes in the treatment of people with mental health and addiction issues who commit crimes

Leaving Certificate results

Students urged to complete CAO application as deadline approaches

100 masked men protest outside office of Sinn Féin TD

Revealed: How racist Irish YouTube accounts profit by livestreaming protests

Greater Skellig coast to be marked as area of critical importance to marine conservation

Greater Skellig coast to be marked as area of critical importance to marine conservation

sport

Gavin Kilkenny completes transfer deadline day move to Charlton Athletic

Gavin Kilkenny completes transfer deadline day move to Charlton Athletic

The Republic of Ireland underage international joins on loan from AFC Bournemouth.

Erik ten Hag confident Manchester United can cope without Christian Eriksen

Manchester United v Reading: Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Eriksen out until April, Konate added to Liverpool injury list

Wales Training Session - Noguchibaru General Sportsground

Leigh Halfpenny to start for Wales in Six Nations opener with Ireland

Lifestyle

NASA Venus

Sky Matters: On one evening of February, the Moon will be nicely positioned between Venus and Jupiter

It’s a great opportunity for any budding astrophotographer to capture the hottest planet, and the largest, alongside our nearest celestial neighbour.

White wall in the city Ostuni, Apulia, southern Italy.

Great getaways: 10 new routes taking off from Irish airports in 2023

Completed Dry January? How to transform your relationship with alcohol for good

Completed Dry January? How to transform your relationship with alcohol for good

"The Banshees Of Inisherin" Red Carpet - 79th Venice International Film Festival

Colin Farrell reveals the 'sweet' gesture that sparked friendship with Brendan Gleeson

Business

Euro Zone has Ireland to thank for surprise year-end growth

Euro Zone has Ireland to thank for surprise year-end growth

Before Tuesday’s data, economists had predicted a 0.1% drop in euro-area gross domestic product that then ended up showing a 0.1% expansion.

Boxing Day sales

Consumers continue to pay high prices for goods as inflation seeps into 2023, according to estimates

Samsung’s profit plummets amid global economic woes

Samsung’s profit plummets amid global economic woes

Confident Indian businesswoman working with project documents, colorful stickers

New business start-ups in Ireland hit a six-year low

farming

Large fishing boats moored in Howth harbour seen through blurred nets

€37.3m for capital projects in Ireland’s fishery harbour centres

Approximately 90% of all fish landings into Ireland come through these facilities.

Paula Hynes: It's all go in Aherla as the calf pens start to fill up

Paula Hynes: It's all go in Aherla as the calf pens start to fill up

Chicken

Salmonella confirmed in eight poultry flocks

Japanese Knotweed warning sign indicating a treatment area and to avoid entering. Japanese Knotweed is is classified as an inva

S Karen Walsh: My neighbour's knotweed is sprawling on to my land - what can I do?

Property

White orchid under beautiful light and black background

Houseplant Q&A: What is wrong with my orchid?

It may be that the flowers have dried up and dropped off, or the leaves have turned yellow. What am I doing wrong?

€410,000 Mount Oval home is a good option for young families

€410,000 Mount Oval home is a good option for young families

Save or Splurge? Two of the hottest coffee table choices

Save or Splurge? Two of the hottest coffee table choices

Location is king at semi-d home in the ‘burbs for €435,000

Location is king at semi-d home in the ‘burbs for €435,000

Viewpoints

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

On The Plinth: Varadkar wants the trophy, but his team is walking off the pitch

In trying to be the great people pleaser, Leo Varadkar has shunned his once most loyal supporters, including the infamous five-a-side group, who paved his way to the Taoiseach's office.

The German lamb is learning to howl

The German lamb is learning to howl

Crisis in child mental health services has been decades in the making

Crisis in child mental health services has been decades in the making

Outdoor,simple coffin of the grey walls.

S State can't rest in peace without accurate death registration

World

Tesla gets US Justice Department subpoena over self-driving cars

Tesla gets US Justice Department subpoena over self-driving cars

The US Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc relating to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features, according to a regulatory filing.

Exxon profits at record high in 2022 as energy prices soared

Exxon profits at record high in 2022 as energy prices soared

Pfizer exceeds fourth-quarter expectations but starts 2023 with low forecast

Pfizer exceeds fourth-quarter expectations but starts 2023 with low forecast

Adult Happy Meals and McRib feed McDonald’s sales

Adult Happy Meals and McRib feed McDonald’s sales

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