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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> ASTI and Fórsa union members picketing at Patrician Academy secondary school at Mallow, Co Cork, on Wednesday. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Public sector strikes called off after late intervention by Taoiseach

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Lions player Hyron Andrews dies in La Rochelle on eve of Champions Cup opener

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

Irish Budget 2027

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Patrick O'Donovan 'heartened' by support as he continues to receive treatment in hospital

residential

Second chance to buy brand-new cul-de-sac home in Douglas as property up for €850k resale

Tomás Mulcahy on his Glen versus Barrs memories and what makes the rivalry so special

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Tomás Mulcahy on his Glen versus Barrs memories and what makes the rivalry so special

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

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

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia 'let go' after just five days

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Irish parliament

Four candidates vying for seat in Seanad by-election

Fianna Fáil is not fielding a candidate and is expected to back Fine Gael candidate

Man to face retrial over car used in robbery where Garda Adrian Donohoe was killed

Man to face retrial over car used in robbery where Garda Adrian Donohoe was killed

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Five nominations for 'Irish Examiner' at Irish Journalism Awards

Man, 31, accused of sexual attack as woman walked home from bus stop in Cork suburb

Man, 31, accused of sexual attack as woman walked home from bus stop in Cork suburb

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Midleton v Glen Rovers - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Cork Premier SHC: Intercounty auditions aplenty but does Rob Downey take the Brian Hayes assignment?

Since returning from injury, Brian Hayes’ form has been more rampaging and rambunctious on the football side. His hurling has not operated to the same heights, but...

Manchester United v West Ham United - Premier League - Old Trafford

Tommy Martin: Lippy Lisandro keeping United on top in the blame game

Kerry v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division

Kerry hold First Division champions Cork City to secure historic playoff spot

St Patrick's Athletic v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Daniel Kelly punishes wasteful St Pat's as Shels snatch late win

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Louise O'Neill on closure: I still don’t have every answer — but now I no longer yearn for them

Louise O'Neill on closure: I still don’t have every answer — but now I no longer yearn for them

Why are we so fixated on the idea of closure, as if we are all characters in a true crime documentary? The truth is we don’t always reach a point where a painful experience makes sense and we become grateful it happened, writes Louise O'Neill

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Muireann O'Connell: 'Before we were told it’s all in your head — now everything is menopause'

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Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

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Fionnuala Jones: I've become the influencer I once mocked

“While it's not a crime, what I'm doing no longer feels creative — rather, it feels like a form of pollution...”

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TV Picks: New documentary asks — are women being gaslit about their health?

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All eyes on Kenmare as anchors of popular US TV network show prepare for live broadcast

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

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

Enda Walsh is putting his money where his mouth is by returning to Cork to direct this production. The city should be proud of it

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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Trump's sham 'peace plan' for Palestine is a year old, more than 1,500 have been killed in Gaza since

Irish Budget 2027

Jack Chambers makes conciliatory noises as unions emboldened by show of strength

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

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

Condition appears top notch at this property which will appeal to traders up, medics and maybe those coming back to Cork from overseas

House is a looker but the Brian Cross garden is the star at the €1m home where he grew up

S House is a looker but the Brian Cross garden is the star at the €1m home where he grew up

House of the Week: First home built by leading architect — for first-time-buyer price of €295k

House of the Week: First home built by leading architect — for first-time-buyer price of €295k

Well-known Caseys approved for furniture store at former Cork printers

Well-known Caseys approved for furniture store at former Cork printers

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S Dalo's Hurling Show: County final joy everywhere and the Little All-Ireland to come

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Europe's 50,511 farming rules: A massive and uneven regulatory burden

The good news is that Ireland is one of the member states with 1,000 or less requirements

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Johne’s disease control programme aims to target €23m loss to dairy industry

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From wedding bells to show rings: What a world without cows would mean for us

Three generations of success as Rathard takes Jersey honours at National Dairy Show

Three generations of success as Rathard takes Jersey honours at National Dairy Show

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after rocky start

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions ...

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