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<p>Star of the Sea National school in Passage West was one of a number of schools to receive a hoax bomb threat email. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Cork principal describes disruption as fresh wave of bomb threat emails targets schools

Star of the Sea principal Áine Corrigan describes the evacuation and delays contacting emergency services as gardaí respond to threats nationwide

<p>Deputy general secretary, SIPTU Adrian Kane, Phil Ní Sheaghdha INMO, general secretary INTO John Boyle and general secretary of Forsa Trade Union Kevin Callinan leaving the WRC to speak to the media in the early hours of this morning after reaching a deal. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

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Public sector strike called off as Government and unions agree pay deal

<p>The Christy Ring statue at Cork Airport. This week, the statue was decked out in the colours of Glen Rovers, who claimed the Cork senior hurling crown last month. </p>

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Cork Airport considers future of Christy Ring statue after 20 years at arrivals

Cork school principal on surviving Turkey earthquake: We were saved by one quirk of fate

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Cork school principal on surviving Turkey earthquake: We were saved by one quirk of fate

Industrial strike

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Public sector pay deal: What the 10.75% increase means for 420,000 workers

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‘Make or break time’: Cop31 hears UN chief call for no new fossil fuel infrastructure

Broadcaster Danny Kelly dies aged 69

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Broadcaster Danny Kelly dies aged 69

'I knew immediately that she was special': Ciara Mageean's husband pays tribute to 'beautiful' wife

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'I knew immediately that she was special': Ciara Mageean's husband pays tribute to 'beautiful' wife

Sweating, tightness, sharp pain - Davy Fitz warns cardiac symptoms can't be ignored

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Sweating, tightness, sharp pain - Davy Fitz warns cardiac symptoms can't be ignored

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Limerick mental health intervention service has diverted 300 people to crisis team instead of into custody

Limerick mental health intervention service has diverted 300 people to crisis team instead of into custody

Cast, a joint pilot by An Garda Síochána and the HSE Mid-West Mental Health Service, aims to redirect people suffering from a mental health crisis to the Cast team, instead of bringing them to a Garda station

Garda policing operation

What commuters need to know ahead of the major EU meetings in Dublin this week

Police officer shot in Omagh

Second person charged following disappearance of Limerick woman Carrie Mullane

EU flag in front of Berlaymont building facade

‘A good result for Europe’: Deal reached on EU 2027 budget

Video Shorts

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A competitor marks his position 5/8/2000

Road bowling: Crowley in control as he gets better of Kelleher

They showed plenty value for their elevation to intermediate on Wednesday night.

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Tadhg Morley: Pain of Kerry defeat to Mayo got worse, not better

Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory, and Moneyball

Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory, and Moneyball

Ireland v France - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

France spring surprise with Dupont selected at out-half for Springboks clash

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Insight: Must Reads

S ‘I was a huge fan, I didn’t see the red flags waving’: My strange encounter with Russell Brand

Sara Colahan recalls the evening she worked with Russell Brand in Dublin, and how she is still attempting to process a strange encounter

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Bomb scares and cyber attacks: Ireland's response to threats hampered by neglect

Terry Prone on RTÉ bomb scare: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

Terry Prone on RTÉ bomb scare: Taking Marty Whelan off the air was a step too far

'Whiddy is a story of what happens when a corporation comes to a small community'

'Whiddy is a story of what happens when a corporation comes to a small community'

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: With all that's going on the world we need to cling to nuggets of hope when we find them

S Fergus Finlay: Simon Harris's swipe at the long-term unemployed was lazy, fatuous and cruel

Terry Prone: RTÉ’s regional services merit a more central place on the national stage

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Simon Harris is losing control of the narrative over the Patrick O’Donovan saga

Lifestyle

Gavin and Stacey star hopes I’m A Celeb will allow her to be who she was before motherhood

Gavin and Stacey star hopes I’m A Celeb will allow her to be who she was before motherhood

Joanna Page, 49, will appear in the upcoming new series of the reality show

Table setting for an event party or wedding reception

Whimsical weddings are huge on TikTok — here's how to do the trend for your big day

Jack Talty: Cauldron of grief inspired album by UCC music lecturer

Jack Talty: Cauldron of grief inspired album by UCC music lecturer

Entertaining dramas to hard-hitting documentaries: 15 to see at Cork Film Festival

Entertaining dramas to hard-hitting documentaries: 15 to see at Cork Film Festival

Viewpoints

Airbnb, Amazon, ebay, News and other Apps on iPhone screen

John-Mark McCafferty: We must end absurdity of families in hotels and tourists in houses

It is within Government’s gift to return much-needed homes to long-term use by passing the Short-Term Lettings and Tourism Bill 2026 without delay, writes Threshold CEO John-Mark McCafferty

Fine Gael Ard Fheis

Simon Harris's dole as a 'way of life' comment is Fine Gael kicking us while we're down

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Ireland is talking about a border poll. Are we ready for the conversation that comes before it?

Antalya Prepares To Host COP31 UNFCCC Climate Conference

Colin Sheridan: Ireland's credibility at Cop31 not helped by our lack of climate action at home

Property

Four-bed €410k home needs TLC but the location is top-notch

Four-bed €410k home needs TLC but the location is top-notch

There's the option of expanding into the garage at this semi-d in a mature Rochestown estate

Life could be a walk in the park at this €450k Ballinlough home

Life could be a walk in the park at this €450k Ballinlough home

Why the festive kitchen is the new dining room

Why the festive kitchen is the new dining room

Detached four-bed €475k home near Blarney

Detached four-bed €475k home near Blarney

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Graham Burke celebrates with the League of Ireland Trophy after the match 30/10/2026

S John Fallon: League of Ireland end-of-season report card

Another season is wrapped up for domestic clubs but this time there’ll be no bonus of a Christmas extension.

Ireland v Argentina - Nations Championship 2026 - Aviva Stadium

S Donal Lenihan: World order - it's South Africa, New Zealand and France, with Ireland best of the rest

The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Saturday night lights, Michael Murphy's legacy, are coaching conferences worth it?

The Harps v Shamrocks Ballyhale - AIB Leinster Club Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

S John Fogarty: TJ Reid's belief in himself shouldn't be that surprising

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Drug-related intimidation leaves Irish families feeling alone and under threat

Drug-related intimidation leaves Irish families feeling alone and under threat

Alex Cunningham discusses families forced from their homes, escalating drug debts and serious concerns over a regional taskforce

The Mick Clifford Podcast at the Fine Gael ard fheis: Where does the party go next?

The Mick Clifford Podcast at the Fine Gael ard fheis: Where does the party go next?

Portobello Institute, the Teaching Council, and the graduates demanding answers

Portobello Institute, the Teaching Council, and the graduates demanding answers

First Day Of Early Voting In South Carolina Primary As Redistricting Debate Continues

The Mick Clifford Podcast: After midterm rout, what next for the US, and for the world?

farming

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Current afforestation efforts must triple to sustain future sawlog supply

Forest Industries Ireland (FII) has warned that to sustain Ireland's sawlog industry and the timber sector's competitive advantage more supports are needed for afforestation schemes

Land designation biggest barrier to forestry

Land designation biggest barrier to forestry

30ac farm outside Youghal attracting those with an eye to the future

30ac farm outside Youghal attracting those with an eye to the future

Mart reports from Kilmallock, Kanturk, Ennis, Dowra, Balla and Castlerea

Mart reports from Kilmallock, Kanturk, Ennis, Dowra, Balla and Castlerea

World

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Pope Leo XIV wraps up Argentina visit before an emotional trip back to Peru

Both sites have important sentimental connections to Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, who never returned home during his 12-year pontificate

Italy Schools

300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats

Emirates US Russia Ukraine Talks

Russia and Ukraine agree to large exchange of prisoners of war

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file new defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file new defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens

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