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<p> The former Butter Exchange and St Anne's Church in Shandon. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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Shandon’s revival: major €7m regeneration breathes new life into Cork’s historic quarter

Sarah Horgan speaks to locals about regeneration efforts around the Cork area, and finds out what more they think must be done to revive this historic and culturally important locale

<p>A statement from Garda Headquarters said the use of pepper spray followed 'a coordinated and concerted effort' to breach the garda line.</p>

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Two arrested as gardaí use pepper spray during pro-Palestine protest at Dublin Port

<p>Katlyn Buckley and Alan Devereaux. Pictures: Bismark Photography</p>

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Wedding of the Week: No shortage of fun and games to be had on Cork couple’s big day

Storm Amy: 49,000 still without power but worst weather has passed

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Storm Amy: 49,000 still without power but worst weather has passed

Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel

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Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster review: rugged 4x4 tested on Irish roads and off-road terrain

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster review: rugged 4x4 tested on Irish roads and off-road terrain

Austin Stacks v Ballinderry - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Semi-Final

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Kerry SFC: Austin Stacks hit 3-20 without reply in almost farcical victory over Milltown/Castlemaine

Saturday with designer Ashley McDonnell: 'Paris is the kind of city where you’re not sitting at home very often!'

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Saturday with designer Ashley McDonnell: 'Paris is the kind of city where you’re not sitting at home very often!'

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

columnists

Esther McCarthy: The men of golf are not so 'gentle', really

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Auden's 'age of anxiety' has never been more relevant

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Colin Sheridan: Assata Shakur’s death recalls life’s living struggles

Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation

Clodagh Finn: The politics of handbags, with all its glorious baggage

Insight: Must Reads

Mairéad Tyers: Cork-born actor on leaving for London, and The Walsh Sisters

Mairéad Tyers: Cork-born actor on leaving for London, and The Walsh Sisters

Máiréad Tyers was 18 when she moved from Ballinhassig to London to study at one of the world’s most prestigious drama schools. Now, with a BAFTA nomination under her belt, she talks about the best decision of her life

Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival

Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival

True blue: How Cashel Farmhouse's iconic Cashel Blue cheese has stood the test of time

S True blue: How Cashel Farmhouse's iconic Cashel Blue cheese has stood the test of time

Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

News

Cork man accused of hunting without permission collapses in court

Cork man accused of hunting without permission collapses in court

The defendant collapsed after the judge told him the charge was very serious as he was on two suspended sentences at the time

Garda stock

Gardaí probe discovery of man’s body in Meath

Man who died in Donegal weather-related incident named locally

Man who died in Donegal weather-related incident named locally

Co Louth incident

Funeral for murdered Louth trio to be held on Tuesday

sport

Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Stoppage time drama as Chelsea wonderkid Estevao strikes late to beat Liverpool

A 96th minute goal from Brazilian 18-year-old Estevao won the game for Chelsea.

A view of a line out 27/9/2025

All-Ireland Division 1A round-up: Old Belvedere go top, UCC overcome Nenagh Ormond

Cork IAHC: Bandon leave it late to beat Sars and book first decider in nine years

Cork IAHC: Bandon leave it late to beat Sars and book first decider in nine years

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig reach final thanks to crucial second half goals

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig reach final thanks to crucial second half goals

Lifestyle

A Beautiful Ireland milkyway pictures

Sky Matters: Orionid meteor showers and Saturn visibility in October

On October 25 at around 7pm a narrow crescent moon will be visible as it dips towards western horizon, giving an almost ethereal perspective... a real sense that we are linked to a nearby cosmic neighbour. Don’t miss it!

SIOBHAN O DEA

What a Difference a Day Makes: ‘A wheel came off his chair — if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry’

Sarah Butler: These midweek wonders prove budget doesn't have to mean compromise

Sarah Butler: These midweek wonders prove budget doesn't have to mean compromise

My Life with Andrew Boyle: My pet wallaby Dora ran away from home — a real explorer

My Life with Andrew Boyle: My pet wallaby Dora ran away from home — a real explorer

Derval's 'four week plan'

Week 1 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: All it takes is 10 minutes

Week 1 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: All it takes is 10 minutes

As part of our September Reset drive, Feelgood kicks off its four-week workout programme created by Olympian Derval O’Rourke. All it takes is 10 minutes

Week 2 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to stay motivated

Week 2 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to stay motivated

Week 3 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Focus on what's possible right now

Week 3 - Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Focus on what's possible right now

Derval O'Rourke: End your September reset on a high with a full-body workout

Derval O'Rourke: End your September reset on a high with a full-body workout

Viewpoints

Tony Blair set for political comeback in Trump’s Gaza peace plan — but ghosts of Iraq still linger

S Tony Blair set for political comeback in Trump’s Gaza peace plan — but ghosts of Iraq still linger

Donald Trump wants Tony Blair to help rebuild Gaza — but can the former prime minister ever escape the shadow of Iraq?

Whatever happened to shaming people for selling out?

Whatever happened to shaming people for selling out?

Irish presidential election

Humphreys avoids criticising Gavin campaign — for now

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race

Subscriber

Seánie McGrath: Can surprise docket Barrs keep riding crest of wave to the final?

S Seánie McGrath: Can surprise docket Barrs keep riding crest of wave to the final?

The Barrs are always in the conversation at the beginning of every championship. But it couldn’t be overlooked how poor they were last year.

GAA Special Congress 2024

S Maurice Brosnan: The inside story of the Football Review Committee

ATHLETICS-OLY-PARIS-2024

S Cathal Dennehy: Why has athletics run away from the Israel question?

Ryder Cup 2025 - Singles Matches

S The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What is frugaltok, and should you try it?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What is frugaltok, and should you try it?

While you may have learned some cost-saving tricks from a frugal granny, Gen Z learn these things online, so every penny-pinching trick conceivable is now part of a TikTok trend called frugaltok

Dalo's Hurling Show Special: How to grow the game, with Willie Maher

Dalo's Hurling Show Special: How to grow the game, with Willie Maher

Dalo's Hurling Show: down to the business end from Cork to Clare

S Dalo's Hurling Show: down to the business end from Cork to Clare

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy

Watch Now

Watch: Young engineers launch solar-powered smart feeder to track cattle performance

Watch: Young engineers launch solar-powered smart feeder to track cattle performance

The feeder reads an animal’s ID tag to give each animal its allocated ration. Each time the animal steps into the feeder, it is weighed and the daily liveweight gain is recorded in software which the farmer can access from their phone

Donald Trump,Benjamin Netanyahu

Watch: Trump proposes 'Board of Peace' to help Gaza in a postwar scenario

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

farming

Energy storage system or battery container unit

Rural communities ‘deserve transparency’ on energy storage developments

Senator raises concerns about proposed battery energy storage system in Newmarket, Co Cork

Updated AgFood Portal unworkable, says IFA

Updated AgFood Portal unworkable, says IFA

Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers

Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers

Department rolls out this year’s AgriKids programmes to promote farm safety

Department rolls out this year’s AgriKids programmes to promote farm safety

Property

Transformative Teal: Why this calming blue-green is the key to embracing bold, personalised colour

Transformative Teal: Why this calming blue-green is the key to embracing bold, personalised colour

Kya deLongchamps dives into one of the leading colours for 2026 roomscapes

No fisherman's blues at this dinky €347,500 Blackrock cottage

No fisherman's blues at this dinky €347,500 Blackrock cottage

Some snazzy décor and handy travel at €465k Ballinglanna home

Some snazzy décor and handy travel at €465k Ballinglanna home

Prettily renovated first time buyer townhouse goes live at St Luke's for €375k

Prettily renovated first time buyer townhouse goes live at St Luke's for €375k

World

Israel-Hamas conflict

London police arrest over 440 protesters over support for banned Palestine Action

The arrests include six people who were detained for unfurling a banner backing the proscribed group on Westminster Bridge

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Israeli bombing of Gaza City has significantly subsided, hospital official says

Sexual Misconduct Diddy

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as hip-hop star faces years in jail

Russia Ukraine War

One dead and dozens injured as Russian drones hit Ukrainian railway station

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A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

Making a start on her new build with husband Declan, Louise chose Dulux Heritage paints for her living space

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Free range

Thinking ahead to housing treatments

Shot of a mature businesswoman using a digital tablet during a meeting with colleagues in a modern office

The pension auto-enrolment clock is ticking

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