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<p>Barry Daly: His death is expected to be upgraded to a murder investigation.</p>

munster

Doneraile locals shocked at 'needless and pointless' death of postman Barry Daly

The historic North Cork town of Doneraile has been plunged into mourning following the violent death of postman Barry Daly

<p>A freed Palestinian prisoner is greeted after being released from an Israeli jail as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY</p>

world

Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive home under ceasefire deal

<p>Douglas Village Shopping Centre</p>

munster

Fire forces evacuation at Douglas Village Shopping Centre — no injuries reported

Taylor Swift announcement

culture

Taylor Swift announces behind-the-scenes Era's Tour docuseries: Here's everything we know

Prisoner took his own life after being put in isolation for five days during covid-19 pandemic

court and crime

Prisoner took his own life after being put in isolation for five days during covid-19 pandemic

Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

development and construction

Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

Heimir Hallgrímsson 13/10/2025

soccer

Ireland interested in result rather than performance in must-win against Armenia

Sarah Butler: Two timesaver dinners that feel a little bit special

food

Sarah Butler: Two timesaver dinners that feel a little bit special

Naomh Conaill v Gaoth Dobhair - Donegal County Senior Club Football Championship Final

gaa

The big guns fall on dramatic weekend of GAA county championship action

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Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Like others with dementia, Bruce Willis is being robbed of his dignity and privacy

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Jury is still out on whether Ian Bailey murdered Sophie Toscan du Plantier

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Colin Sheridan: Smear v journalism — One intends to wound, the other to inform

Clodagh Finn: An ode to Hyacinth Bucket and the radiant art of growing old

Budget 2026

The ieBusiness Podcast: Nicola Quinn of PwC joins the Examiner business team to unpack Budget 2026

The ieBusiness Podcast: Nicola Quinn of PwC joins the Examiner business team to unpack Budget 2026

Was this a budget for the employer or employee?

Jack Chambers orders ministers to beef up spending controls

Jack Chambers orders ministers to beef up spending controls

Housing Leeds

Ireland in a ‘race to the bottom’ on apartment standards, warns UCD housing expert

little boy and girl learn to write and calculate numbers

Paul Hosford: If tough decisions have to be made, remove the secrecy

News

Heather Humphreys sticks with her portrayal of Catherine Connolly as a far-left politician

Heather Humphreys sticks with her portrayal of Catherine Connolly as a far-left politician

This led to Ms Connolly accusing the Fine Gael candidate of using 'the politics of fear' and 'the politics of smear'

Building another hospital to tackle overcrowding in the Mid-West 'on the table', says minister

Building another hospital to tackle overcrowding in the Mid-West 'on the table', says minister

trafficking

Gardaí join Europol in major operation uncovering online human trafficking and dark web organ trade

Irish Prison Service to spend over €440,000 to research mental health needs of inmates

Irish Prison Service to spend over €440,000 to research mental health needs of inmates

Insight: Must Reads

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian’s journey to showbusiness has been anything but ordinary. He talks to Deirdre McArdle about how a challenging childhood inspired the joy and resilience at the centre of his first children’s book

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

Robot Assistant Concept Vector Illustration

How to deal with AI: 'I still trust my gut, but do I trust it more than ChatGPT?'

Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

S Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

sport

Cork v Monaghan - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final

Cork's Juliet Murphy to be inducted to the LGFA's Hall of Fame

Beyond All-Ireland glory, her honours list is formidable: six TG4 All-Star awards, a TG4 Players’ Player of the Year accolade in 2011, multiple National League crowns and countless Munster championship titles.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

World Cup qualifier podcast special: all on the line against Armenia

World Cup qualifier podcast special: all on the line against Armenia

NRL Rd 27 - Titans v Wests Tigers

Gordon in Wallabies as Lynagh is rested, Lord in for injured Vaa'i as All Blacks name squad

Lifestyle

K-Pop is coming to Cork next summer with a one-of-a-kind concert

K-Pop is coming to Cork next summer with a one-of-a-kind concert

Tickets for both Dublin and Cork dates will go on sale this Thursday, October 16

Los Angeles Special Screening Of Apple Original Films And A24's "Highest 2 Lowest" - Arrivals

Podcast Corner: Marc Maron returns to Obama for final episode of WTF

Apple Pay

Caitríona Redmond: Using your bank card? Here's why contactless or digital wallet is the way to go

Car driving through the puddle and splashing by water.

Life Hack: Is it ever safe to drive through a flood? Here's what you need to know

Viewpoints

Israel Palestinians Gaza Trump

Paul Kearns: The Israel-Hamas war is over — but neither side has won

The biggest winners in the conflict between Israel and Hamas are the arms industry and Donald Trump, writes Paul Kearns in Tel Aviv

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

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Ernest Shackleton's footsteps: Antarctic hero's cabin is restored and open to visitors

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Wrafter appointed as new chair of Circal

S Wrafter appointed as new chair of Circal

Energy storage specialist Circal appoints industry veteran Lorraine Wrafter to chair its board

Ode to Ian Maguire, double trouble, reliable Knocknagree, Muskerry bragging right

S Ode to Ian Maguire, double trouble, reliable Knocknagree, Muskerry bragging right

Dara O'Shea protests with referee after the match 11/10/2025

S Colin Sheridan: VAR didn’t make football better, it sucked the juice out

Christy O'Connor: Maestro McGrath conducts the Loughmore orchestra yet again

S Christy O'Connor: Maestro McGrath conducts the Loughmore orchestra yet again

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Legal loophole leaves attack survivor in the dark over her assailant’s release

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Legal loophole leaves attack survivor in the dark over her assailant’s release

After surviving a brutal 2017 attack, Fi Bourke still has no legal right to know when her assailant is freed

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Budget 2026 — who wins, who loses, and what it means for you

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Budget 2026 — who wins, who loses, and what it means for you

The Gaelic Football Show: Jim Gavin's campaign exit, new rules, Casement Park

S The Gaelic Football Show: Jim Gavin's campaign exit, new rules, Casement Park

Watch Now

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder

In January 2017 civil servant Fi Bourke was walking home from work when she was viciously attacked by a woman she didn't know. The attack would change the course of her life.

Watch: Micheál Martin speaks about presidential election candidates during visit to Millstreet

Watch: Micheál Martin speaks about presidential election candidates during visit to Millstreet

Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

farming

Twizzle sparkles to be named Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show

Twizzle sparkles to be named Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show

The National Dairy Show saw a record turnout, reaffirming its place as one of the premier dairy events in Ireland

Side view of young vet clinician in labcoat touching nose of purebred dairy cow

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar

Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Department to probe 'out of tolerance' fertiliser tests

Property

The Glasshouse Garden. Designed by Jo Thompson. Show Garden. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. Site no. 320

Peter Dowdall: I cringe when I see 'stay off the grass' signs

Gardens are sensory, which is why top designers use water, sound, texture and touch to give a sensory experience of total immersion

Grá mór for €495k gaeltacht home with land, outbuildings and guest apartment

Grá mór for €495k gaeltacht home with land, outbuildings and guest apartment

Good energy and impressive looks at €400,000 Mogeely home

Good energy and impressive looks at €400,000 Mogeely home

HomeHak is a positive development for tenants

HomeHak is a positive development for tenants

World

Death of world's coral reefs a 'tipping point' in climate-driven ecosystem collapse', scientists say

Death of world's coral reefs a 'tipping point' in climate-driven ecosystem collapse', scientists say

The last two years were Earth’s warmest on record, with marine heatwaves that stressed 84% of the world’s reefs to the point of bleaching and, in some cases, death, researchers found

Mideast Wars Gaza

In Pictures: Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are welcomed home

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-PRISONERS

Hamas releases all 20 remaining hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Nobel Economics

Nobel economics prize goes to trio for innovation-driven economic growth studies

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Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

Retirement isn’t the end of work, it’s the beginning of more time for you. With people living longer, healthier lives, the golden years are more active, exciting, and fulfilling than ever

Want to know what Budget 2026 means for you and your pocket? Use KPMG's Budget calculator

Want to know what Budget 2026 means for you and your pocket? Use KPMG's Budget calculator

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Style within reach

Style within reach

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