<p>Willie Hennessey pictured with his local GAA club Ballygiblin in 1979; Paddy (Pat) Hennessey pictured with his local GAA club Ballygiblin in 1984. Pictures: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision</p>

MUNSTER

Gardaí probe land ownership as motive for brutal north Cork killings

Autopsies are due to take place on the bodies of all three brothers at Cork University Hospital (CUH) on Saturday

<p>Garda cordon near Killacluig Church pic Larry Cummins</p>

MUNSTER

Mitchelstown killings: Hennessy family described as 'salt of the earth good people'

As the helicopter sprang back to life before midday, hovering around an area near the little Gradóg river that eventually finds its way into Mitchelstown, the sense of loss and disbelief was rising.

<p>Mick Clifford Podcast - Noel Baker: Former solicitors Keith Flynn and Lyndsey Clarke outside Cork District court last year. The court heard that Clarke has suffered from depression in the past, while Flynn, following his striking from the roll of solicitors, was subsequently declared bankrupt in January 2017.</p>

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Noel Baker - A scam for the ages

This week a married couple, both solicitors, were jailed for an elaborate fraud that robbed banks of credit unions of at least €400,000.

Well-known footballer spared jail for punching player amid melee at Cork GAA game

Court and Crime

Well-known footballer spared jail for punching player amid melee at Cork GAA game

Just 36% of AstraZeneca vaccines delivered to Ireland have been used to date

NEWS

Just 36% of AstraZeneca vaccines delivered to Ireland have been used to date

How a boy from Coolock became California's star architect

RESIDENTIAL

How a boy from Coolock became California's star architect

Joey Carbery kicks a conversion late in the game 26/2/2021

RUGBY

Joey Carbery returns as Munster make Cardiff Blues pay for costly misses

Croque Monsieur, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Black Forest Ham, Gruyere and Bechamel Sauce

FOOD

Wine with Leslie: French wines to enjoy with a croque monsieur

Vegetables in Heart Shaped Bowl on Blackboard

Health and Wellbeing

Keep your cholesterol in check to protect your heart

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News

Deputy CMO cautions against mixing, play dates and after-school activities when schools return

Deputy CMO cautions against mixing, play dates and after-school activities when schools return

Nphet has expressed concern that household mixing and mobility associated with school might also recommence from next week

FILE PHOTO The Government will today publish a White Paper outlining plans to end the for-profit Direct Provision system by 2024

Does the Government really have the will to erase the stain of direct provision?

FILE PHOTO Cabinet will discuss a new controversy over the Mother and Baby Homes report this morning - Minister Roderic O’Gorman

Minister: Extending mother and baby homes commission 'wouldn't have made any difference'

Limerick in top 10 Covid-19 hotspots but Kerry's Corca Dhuibhne almost virus-free

Limerick in top 10 Covid-19 hotspots but Kerry's Corca Dhuibhne almost virus-free

sport

Cricket Ireland awards: Paul Stirling wins top gongs; Limerick CC named Club of the Year

Cricket Ireland awards: Paul Stirling wins top gongs; Limerick CC named Club of the Year

Having already been named the Munster Club of the Year after considerable on field success their work off the field contributed to the national award.

A general view of the 2020 GAA Congress 29/2/2020

Cynical fouling motion could yet be deferred at GAA Congress

Aoife O'Rourke in action against Naomi Graham 26/2/2021

Aoife O’Rourke has to settle for bronze after Naomi Graham loss

Ryan Giggs File Photo

Ryan Giggs has bail extended following arrest on suspicion of assault

Lifestyle

The latest must-have fashion item from Ireland: an old Telefón box

The latest must-have fashion item from Ireland: an old Telefón box

Featuring prominently in Hermès' ‘The Faubourg Odyssey’ campaign is an iconic green and white ‘Telefón’ box.

Two school kid boys in safety helmet riding with scooter in the city with backpack on sunny day. Happy children in colorful clot

Stella O'Malley: 'Start getting kids up early now'

Teal awareness ribbon in doctor's hand, symbolic bow color for supporting patient with Ovarian Cancer, PCOS and PTSD Illness

Screen saver: How new cervical screening tests look for HPV

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum,Mary Robinson

Friday TV Tips: former President Mary Robinson to tell Tubridy how she was "horribly tricked" about Sheikha Latifa

Business

Business Trends Graphs and charts

European stocks end winning run on back of investor inflation concerns

The benchmark European stock index fell 1.6%, and shed 2.4% for the week

Coronavirus - Fri Feb 5, 2021

FBD not expecting to make more Covid insurance payouts

Volkswagen Factory - Wolfsburg

VW eyes 2021 sales rebound

Aer Lingus job cut total to exceed previously stated 500 target

Aer Lingus job cut total to exceed previously stated 500 target

Property

Glenveagh reports strong demand for homes after profits tumble

Glenveagh reports strong demand for homes after profits tumble

CEO says high construction price of apartments compared to houses still an issue

Portrait of nice cute attractive charming pretty cheerful cheery positive girl student throwing many different new things day dr

Decluttering: Can organising your home organise your life?

Close-up of a beautiful pink Camellia with green leaves

In the pink: How camellias will add cheer to the garden

Block, stock, and barrels blazing as €1.9m Model Farm Road Cork office investment follows €5m Midleton deal

Block, stock, and barrels blazing as €1.9m Model Farm Road Cork office investment follows €5m Midleton deal

Viewpoints

Stock house building

Michael Clifford: More houses and hard hats, less legal gowns please

Why has a scheme designed to get houses built during a housing crisis resulted in far more people poring over legal documents than plans? Michael Clifford reports

Uber Supreme Court case

Michael Clifford: UK court rulings give hope to precarious workers – it's time we follow suit

Q&A: With foreign holidays off the cards, here are some tips for booking a staycation

Q&A: With foreign holidays off the cards, here are some tips for booking a staycation

Mother and Baby Homes Commission cannot be dissolved without answers

Mother and Baby Homes Commission cannot be dissolved without answers

our columnists

Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor: Irish citizens deserve better than Stephen Donnelly's calamities

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: A lot of towns and cities would love the disagreements Cork has

Clodagh Finn: If ever there was time to keep your head in the clouds, it is now

Fergus Finlay: It may feel like the worst of times but we've much to be thankful for

World

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 20, 2021

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine ‘can reduce asymptomatic infection by four-fold’

The study, which is awaiting peer review, analysed results from thousands of Covid-19 tests carried out weekly on hospital staff displaying no coronavirus symptoms

The Dissident

US implicates Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in journalist’s killing

Rwanda Hotel Rwanda Trial

Man who inspired film should face Rwanda terror trial, judge rules

Myanmar

Myanmar’s UN envoy applauded for speech opposing military coup

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Diabetes Ireland: Online supports bring peace of mind in face of pandemic

#MakingItHappen: Local Enterprise Offices give SMEs the boost they need

#MakingItHappen: Local Enterprise Offices give SMEs the boost they need

New year brings new reasons for hope in resilient Munster firms

New year brings new reasons for hope in resilient Munster firms

LONGREADS

DEATH AND DESPAIR
ON THE STREETS

Michail, Gary and Iggy are among those who died on Ireland’s streets since the beginning of Covid-19.
These are their stories.

LONGREADS

MOTHER AND BABY HOMES:
WHAT LIES BENEATH

Campaigners want the site at Bessborough thoroughly investigated and won’t rest until the truth of what lies beneath is established.

LONGREADS

NIGHT OF TERROR
AS CORK CITY BURNS

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Burning of Cork on 11th December 1920, we look back at one of the darkest days in the city's history.

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