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Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, 'kidnapped by Israel' say flotilla organisers

Flotilla organisers say Dr Connolly was on one of 10 boats intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces on Monday morning

<p>On the seventh day of the trial, Aaron Connolly (pictured here in 2022) had made admissions through his lawyers that he performed oral sex on Cameron Reilly on the night he was killed. File picture: Collins Courts</p>

court and crime

Man serving life sentence for murder of Cameron Reilly has conviction quashed

<p>President Catherine Connolly during an audience with Britain's King Charles. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire</p>

politics

President Catherine Connolly invites Britain’s King Charles III to Ireland for State visit

Man holding shopping basket with bread and milk groceries in supermarket

people

Caitríona Redmond: Could supermarket shopping be about to change radically?

Munster rugby legend Peter O'Mahony: 'People are very interested in gardening these days'

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Munster rugby legend Peter O'Mahony: 'People are very interested in gardening these days'

Sweet success as 25 jobs saved at Skelligs Chocolate

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Sweet success as 25 jobs saved at Skelligs Chocolate

Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

Stack of clothes empty copy space.

advice

Life Hack: What clothes are okay to hang up and what should never be folded?

'The home I was evicted from in Cork is now an AirBnB charging nearly €10,000 per month'

comment-analysis

'The home I was evicted from in Cork is now an AirBnB charging nearly €10,000 per month'

News

Two accused of criminal damage at Collins Aerospace in Cork City to face trial

Two accused of criminal damage at Collins Aerospace in Cork City to face trial

The two defendant appeared in court over the Palestine protest were supported by up to 20 people

Three men charged with petrol bombing house and burning out car as part of feud between families

Three men charged with petrol bombing house and burning out car as part of feud between families

Cork man accused of murdering Ukrainian father further remanded in custody

Cork man accused of murdering Ukrainian father further remanded in custody

Parents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows

Parents had 'lost all hope' until their child was admitted to adolescent psychiatric unit, report shows

sport

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Stoke City v Sunderland - Britannia Stadium

Watch: Dick Advocaat annouces squad after returning to Curaçao job for World Cup

The 78-year-old was in charge when the Caribbean island reached the finals but resigned three months later because of his daughter’s health.

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Liam Sheedy: 'This is not new in Tipperary'

Tomás Kennedy celebrates scoring his sides third goal 13/5/2026

Kerry hurlers and U20 footballers set for Croke Park double-header

In pictures: Joy for Togher Girls NS, Aghabullogue and Our Lady of Lourdes at Sciath na Scol

In pictures: Joy for Togher Girls NS, Aghabullogue and Our Lady of Lourdes at Sciath na Scol

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Insight: Must Reads

General Election Ireland 2024

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Gerry Hutch is a veteran criminal suspected of involvement in two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

Sinéad Kennedy: My life is busy and chaotic, I embrace every moment of it

Sinéad Kennedy: My life is busy and chaotic, I embrace every moment of it

Regular Columnists

Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese

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Colin Sheridan: Unexpected Cold War era book shows little has changed

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby

Lifestyle

Tyson Fury v Arslanbek Makhmudov - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tyson Fury on ’emotional moment’ seeing daughter Venezuela, 16, in wedding dress

The teenage reality star tied the knot at the weekend

Envelope of banknotes

Dear Dáithí: Work whip-arounds are endless. Am I being stingy if I don’t contribute?

Kneecap announce major Cork summer gig as new album hits number one

Kneecap announce major Cork summer gig as new album hits number one

Suzanne Harrington: Things are bad when Miranda Priestly is the good guy

Suzanne Harrington: Things are bad when Miranda Priestly is the good guy

Viewpoints

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

Early years educators can be first to notice developmental delays in children which can result in early interventions leading to the best outcomes for them, writes Jess Casey

Ireland is a rich country with poor infrastructure due to delays, disputes, and overruns

Ireland is a rich country with poor infrastructure due to delays, disputes, and overruns

National Fuel Protest

Ireland favours greater EU independence from the US ahead of assuming EU presidency

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis

Elaine Loughlin: Jovial spirit among Fianna Fáil members despite by-election woes

Property

Starter Homes: Homes in Durrus, Midleton, and Rochestown from €225,000

Starter Homes: Homes in Durrus, Midleton, and Rochestown from €225,000

Three Cork homes and an apartment that are appealing to first-time buyers

Architect sketching a remodeling plan with her clients

Kieran McCarthy: Do I need an interior designer and why?

Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Subscriber

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: It's not good for hurling that Waterford are out this early

One point from four games certainly doesn’t reflect how well the Déise have played throughout the Munster championship.

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Anthony Daly: When Limerick get a grip they just don't let go

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

Armagh v Down - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Crunching the numbers on McGeeney's data-driven Armagh

LISTEN NOW

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Voters in two high-profile constituencies prepare to elect new TDs in the first by-elections since the 2024 general election

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Watch Now

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, featuring seven fitness stations, lasting seven minutes per station with a two-minute transition between ...

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

farming

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Management of winter crops, especially the application of early nitrogen, was difficult, writes Tom Barry

Buying meat at a supermarket.

Paula Hynes: The heat is coming on Brazilian beef

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Moonrise over farmland

Taking Auld Lehane to infinity and beyond

World

Congo Ebola

DR Congo to open three Ebola treatment centres as rare strain spreads

WHO sent a team of experts to help combat the spread of the disease

Bodies of four Italian divers found in Maldives, says foreign ministry

Bodies of four Italian divers found in Maldives, says foreign ministry

Russia Ukraine War

Russia unleashes fresh aerial barrage on Ukraine

Netherlands Hantavirus Ship

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands

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Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

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City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

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