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Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’

One of Philip English's sons stated that the fire bombing was due to a drug debt as gardaí said their investigation is 'intense in nature and very active'

<p>An aerial image of the former Leisureplex site on Brian Boru Street. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

development and construction

Leisureplex demolition looms at Premier Inn site

<p>'An Garda Síochána has advised that any school that has received this email should ring 999 and report the threat to An Garda Síochána and cooperate fully with any Garda instructions.'</p>

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Gardaí assess 'threatening' email sent to schools on day of strike

Pig and Runt hit Cork again: Meet the new stars of Disco Pigs

culture

Pig and Runt hit Cork again: Meet the new stars of Disco Pigs

HSE warn against health misinformation as controversial 'alternative nutritionist' comes to Ireland

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HSE warn against health misinformation as controversial 'alternative nutritionist' comes to Ireland

Man charged with paying a child for sexual exploitation in Cork yet to decide plea

court and crime

Man charged with paying a child for sexual exploitation in Cork yet to decide plea

'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

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'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

Tom Dunne: Fontaines and Rosalia reveal the power of a well-chosen duet

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Tom Dunne: Fontaines and Rosalia reveal the power of a well-chosen duet

Irish Budget 2027

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Public sector pay dispute must be resolved 'in the national interest' – Jack Chambers

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Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford murders: Bishop Phonsie Cullinan and Fr Gerry Chestnutt lead vigil for family

Fr Chestnutt said: 'The person responsible for this has to have the courage now to stand up and admit what you did and face the consequence'

Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute

Teachers’ strike: School staff warn there is ‘not much left to give’ amid pay dispute

Cork man claimed he had nothing to do with anyone being pulled out of a car and beaten

Cork man claimed he had nothing to do with anyone being pulled out of a car and beaten

EU tech chief says bloc needs to triple data centre capacity within seven years

EU tech chief says bloc needs to triple data centre capacity within seven years

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Levante UD v Real Betis Balompie - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27

Champions League round-up: Aston Villa hit Fenerbahce for six, Troy Parrott starts Betis thriller

Meanwhile Antonio Rüdiger was Real Madrid’s unlikely hero with a last-minute winner at Roma.

LASK v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Raiffeisen Arena

Andoni Iraola hopes Bradley Barcola takes confidence from hat-trick

Lisa Fallon set to join Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s Galway as coach

Lisa Fallon set to join Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s Galway as coach

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Classy PSG spoil Pep Guardiola's Manchester City homecoming

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Nurses rally in Dublin

A nationwide public sector strike begins on Wednesday — here's what you need to know

Unions estimate that there will be between 300,000 and 400,000 public servants on strike on Wednesday as part of a row with the government over pay negotiations amid the cost-of-living crisis

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

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

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S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

'I felt completely abandoned by the State when we were at our most vulnerable', Jason Corbett's sister says

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Sarah Harte: If we don't stand up and use our cúpla focal, the Irish language will not survive

S Fergus Finlay: Government’s failure to lead is to blame for public sector strikes

S Terry Prone: Simple truth is that we all just want to decide things for ourselves — even mice

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Ireland’s immigration debate ignores the workers keeping vital services running

Lifestyle

Why singletons are fall-ing in love in the autumn (and snubbing dating apps)

Why singletons are fall-ing in love in the autumn (and snubbing dating apps)

It's called 'cuffing season' — when the evenings draw in, and singletons start to pair up. And, says Jenny McEntegart, many are now abandoning dating apps and turning to singles group events to find love

My Life with hot air balloon pilot Mark O’Neill: I got my flying licence shortly after my driving licence

My Life with hot air balloon pilot Mark O’Neill: I got my flying licence shortly after my driving licence

Glanmire actor Éanna Hardwicke to get special award at Cork Film Festival

Glanmire actor Éanna Hardwicke to get special award at Cork Film Festival

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'Old Head of Kinsale is not overrated': Bill Murray tees off for Irish TV series

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'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'

'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'

Waterford City councillor John Hearne says he has dealt with cases of people being beaten with hammers, mothers paralysed with fear in their homes and attempting suicides due to the stress of constant drug-related intimidation

Irish Budget 2027

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

Deepfake concerns

The Danish approach to copyright and deepfakes: Is this a model for the EU?

Mother and her son and daughter do laundry together

A tenner for your troubles — mothers get the short straw yet again in the budget

Property

Jennifer Sheahan: The best home buys I made for under €100

Jennifer Sheahan: The best home buys I made for under €100

While some interior purchases can be pricey or investment pieces, many items that have a big impact on your daily life cost very little

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night

Permission granted for North Cork Padel court developments

Three homes from €245k

Three homes from €245k

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

Upstairs living room and gated security at €575k Douglas home

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

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

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review and preview the week's hurling.

Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

S Teenage starlets: Team-by-team guide to Munster Colleges Dr Harty Cup

Hurricanes and All Blacks Re-Signing Announcement

S Donal Lenihan: Munster's new CEO arrives Friday. His in-tray is already full

FAI headquarters

S John Fallon: Safeguarding fiasco puts FAI in dock again

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

Two other children remain in critical condition as investigators examine a suspected link to drug debt-related intimidation

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What does Budget 2027 tell us about the Government’s direction?

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

The disappearance of Patsy O'Sullivan: 'He was gay...we all knew, but it was never said'

farming

Panoramic of Dairy Cows

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

Animal Health Ireland programme is aimed at supporting beef and dairy farmers in controlling the difficult and costly disease

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

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

Farm groups criticise EU presidency proposal over CAP cuts

Farm groups criticise EU presidency proposal over CAP cuts

World

India Cockroach Protest

‘Cockroach’ movement leaders jailed for five days after scaling barricades

Two leaders of India’s “Cockroach” youth movement were sentenced by a local court to serve five days in jail after being detained during a protest demanding the resignation of the country’s election chief, the group said on Wednesday.

French foreign minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders

French foreign minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders

Germany Nord Stream Trial

Lawyers seek dismissal for Ukrainian ex-officer as Nord Stream blast trial opens

Prime Minister's Questions

Andy Burnham: Manchester City owners did not raise Premier League charges with me

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Planning ahead for a smoother housing season

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UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

UCD Smurfit School reports 88 per cent graduate employment rate

Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

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