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rugby

Ireland v Italy, live Six Nations, minute-by-minute updates

Can Ireland kick-start their campaign against an in-form Azzurri side at the Aviva Stadium after last week's false start in Paris?

<p>Murderer Ian Watson died in the Midlands Prison on Tuesday of this week, approaching his 42nd year in custody.</p>

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Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

<p>The N24 between R505 and L1132 remains closed a pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. File Picture: Leah Farrell</p>

munster

Woman, 30s, killed in three-car Limerick crash as driver of one vehicle flees scene

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

economy

World Cup, Irish Derby and Six Nations: Where the biggest money in Irish sport lies

I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

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I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

€395,000 family home in Ballineen with therapeutic ‘sea view’

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€395,000 family home in Ballineen with therapeutic ‘sea view’

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soccer

Ireland's home game against Israel likely to be moved abroad

Garda's 'shock' at presence of detective found at address searched under warrant

court and crime

Garda's 'shock' at presence of detective found at address searched under warrant

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'She brings me tea and biscuits when I'm stressed': Readers share everyday acts of love

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News

Driving in the rain

Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight

Though a nationwide status yellow low temperature/ice warning which had been in place since Friday night has now lifted, conditions will remain quite cold until early next week.

‘Clare feels woven into our story’: American woman found her match in Lisdoonvarna

‘Clare feels woven into our story’: American woman found her match in Lisdoonvarna

Young Cork man threatened to 'chop woman open and stab her to death', court told

Young Cork man threatened to 'chop woman open and stab her to death', court told

Deportation orders surge as 38 detained in Dublin immigration crackdown

Deportation orders surge as 38 detained in Dublin immigration crackdown

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sport

Cork City v Waterford - Pre-Season Friendly

'I've never seen a kid like him': Ruairi Keating on Cork City prospect Cillian Murphy

Friday’s First Division opener against Treaty United at Turner’s Cross was meandering towards stalemate until the substitute produced an incisive pass that led to Keating pocketing a stoppage-time goal

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Tottenham announce Igor Tudor as Interim head coach for remainder of season

Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Tottenham job has become a public meat grinder and the fans’ pain is more content

Ireland v Oman - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group Stage

Ireland claim first World Cup points with comprehensive win over Oman

Insight: Must Reads

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

Sky-high rents and a lack of public student housing are forcing UCC students into long commutes and daily parking stress

Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

S Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

Graham Linehan court case

S Mick Clifford: Ireland should think twice before embracing the new left-right political divide

I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

S I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Compassion viewed as weakness for Seamus Culleton and the so-called ‘other’

Clodagh Finn: The Irishwoman who married the national hero of the Philippines

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Traditions matter but it's time we were honest about the St Patrick's Day trip

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Colin Sheridan: Austin Appelbee's 'quiet heroism' is worth more than any poster boy bravery

Lifestyle

Five Late Late Show talking points from Valentine's special

Five Late Late Show talking points from Valentine's special

Deliveroo for communion, a garden podcast and a search for the next big country star

Kia EV5 review: Practical 500km family electric SUV targets Sportage buyers

Kia EV5 review: Practical 500km family electric SUV targets Sportage buyers

Teenager stands near wash basin and touches his face

Esther McCarthy: 'Looksmaxxing' is simple but incredibly damaging for our boys

Joe McNamee: Your Valentine's chocolate could be confectionery — here's how to tell the difference

Joe McNamee: Your Valentine's chocolate could be confectionery — here's how to tell the difference

Viewpoints

Italy Politics

Shona Murray: Europe at risk if it does not become a 'genuine federation'

Now that reality of Donald Trumps second administration has set in, Shona Murray asks what should Europe do?

US HERCULES TRANSPORTER

Shannon Airport and ICE deportation flights raise fresh questions over Irish neutrality

Wuthering Heights photocall

David O'Mahony: Better to be bloody, bold, and resolute when adapting for the silver screen

UK-Ireland Summit

Louise Burne: Our 'do nothing Dáil' is much more appealing than Britain's omnishambles

Subscriber

Sandown Park Races - Saturday January 31st

S Ruby Walsh: We are turning our backs on gambling devil we know for the one we don’t

Gambling-related addiction is a problem, and it needs support and to be addressed. No sane individual would argue otherwise, but now it is starting to look a lot more complex to get a handle on than some thought it would and I include myself here

Louth v Meath - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Meath now the hunters with knives sharpened for Louth

Irish Venture Capital Association names new general manager

S Irish Venture Capital Association names new general manager

How Ger Loughnane kickstarted our Laochra Gael passion

S How Ger Loughnane kickstarted our Laochra Gael passion

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

Emer Walsh breaks down Cork’s new drone notice requirement and the growing backlash from local operators

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview

The Gaelic Football Show Extra: GAA journalism's changing landscape

S The Gaelic Football Show Extra: GAA journalism's changing landscape

Watch Now

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie appealed for help from members of the public on Monday (February 9), nine days after her mother Nancy’s presumed abduction in Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LX - Levi's Stadium

Watch: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin in vibrant Super Bowl halftime show

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

farming

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

The company confirmed that the proposed redundancies relate to the cutting and deboning operation at the site

feedlot intensive production system beef cattle

The week everyone missed: TB, CAP reform and Mercosur moves on

Summer in the Cotswolds

Second application window for ACRES landscape actions now open

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Property

Soak up the harbour views from €580k Norwood Park home

Soak up the harbour views from €580k Norwood Park home

Cobh, Co Cork €580,000 ...

Interior design: Three must-reads to inspire spring home revamps

Interior design: Three must-reads to inspire spring home revamps

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

Houses and catherdral in Cobh, Ireland

Ireland's terraced homes: From Georgian elegance to modern appeal

World

Tarique Rahman

New prime minister vows to work for democracy in Bangladesh after landslide victory

Bangladesh’s incoming leader said on Saturday that he would work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions after his party secured an election victory.

Germany Munich Security Conference

Exiled crown prince calls for global day of action to support protests in Iran

Marco Rubio

US and Europe 'will always be intertwined', Marcho Rubio tells Munich Security Conference

Hungary Fire

At least three dead and dozens hurt after blaze at apartments near Budapest

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