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court and crime

Gardaí examine medical history of suspect after Louth family tragedy

Gardaí are investigating the suspected killing of three family members in rural Louth. A man in his 30s is being questioned

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politics

Presidential debate: Sparks, slips and safe blows as candidates size each other up

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munster

Three-bed semi in Cork now costs €408,000 amid nationwide surge in house prices

'My baby started chemo at two weeks old — breastfeeding was a lifesaver'

parenting

'My baby started chemo at two weeks old — breastfeeding was a lifesaver'

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

comment-analysis

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

Donald Trump,Benjamin Netanyahu

world

ieExplains: What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza?

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

golf

Shane Lowry: 'These people are the same age as my mum and dad. And they’re throwing out obscenities'

Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of Ian Bailey's trial that never was

culture

Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of Ian Bailey's trial that never was

Man in hospital after serious e-scooter crash in Cork City

munster

Man in hospital after serious e-scooter crash in Cork City

Regular Columnists

Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North

S Terry Prone: Charities should never have dealt with that serial dud, Sarah Ferguson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland

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Colin Sheridan: NFL is spectacle, invasion, conquest — and has no place in Croke Park

Insight: Must Reads

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

News

Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience

Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience

From fiery exchanges on Gaza and Ukraine to questions over housing and political experience, here are five key debate takeaways

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025

Climate council criticises Government for not learning lessons in storm response

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

sport

Cork v Galway - Very National League Division 1A Final

Ger Manley appointed for third year as Cork Camogie manager

His backroom team will be announced in due course.

Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

William Saliba boost for Arsenal as he signs new long-term contract

Watch: Ballinhassig's Darragh O’Sullivan on managing the four-week break and semi-final hurdle

Watch: Ballinhassig's Darragh O’Sullivan on managing the four-week break and semi-final hurdle

The Gaelic Football Show: Ryder Cup reflections, switching from professional soccer, 'fun' new rules

S The Gaelic Football Show: Ryder Cup reflections, switching from professional soccer, 'fun' new rules

Lifestyle

The Simpsons Movie UK Premiere - London

The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades

The sequel was confirmed on Monday by 20th Century Studios

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Colman Noctor: Why are voluntary smartphone codes not working in all schools?

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

A boy has a stomachache from food poisoning.

Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to help my child have regular bowel movements?

Viewpoints

Meta Connect

AI seriously endangers children's mental health

AI is in every aspect of our lives now, and regulation is not keeping up - children are at huge risk, writes Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

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The West needs to be forced to help Gaza - and that's what the aid flotilla is trying

Crazy ride on the night by car

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

Subscriber

Kieran Shannon: Exceptional Ó Sé dynasty a story worth retelling

S Kieran Shannon: Exceptional Ó Sé dynasty a story worth retelling

It is still a remarkable achievement and story that one family from Ard an Bhóthair should produce four serial All-Ireland and All-Star winners.

2025 Ryder Cup – Afternoon Fourball Matches

S Focus turns to Adare Manor and the richest Ryder Cup in history

Matthew Ruane goes on a solo run 6/4/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Football's revamp has delivered, but which rules have been best value?

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S Duncan Casey: Rugby's global picture shows it has plenty to learn from growth of women's game

LISTEN NOW

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The publican is one of Cork's top proponents of city living

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Watch Now

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

Rory McIlroy and team discuss the abuse they got from the stands and beer being thrown at his wife.

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Watch: UK court throws out prosecution of Kneecap member

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

farming

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

In October an interactive workshop will be held to propose the use of recycling-derived fertilisers as a sustainable alternative for farmers.

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

Property

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

How far your euro stretches across West Cork, Tipperary, Kerry and Dublin

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

World

Indonesia School Collapse

Rescuers search for survivors after school building collapses in Indonesia

Rescuers have run oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they worked to free survivors one day after the structure fell.

Aerial view of madrid city from fine arts circle viewpoint bar.

World’s major cities hit by 25% leap in extremely hot days since the 1990s

Donald Trump

Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 19 in Vietnam as Hanoi streets flooded

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 19 in Vietnam as Hanoi streets flooded

Sponsored Content

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

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The pension auto-enrolment clock is ticking

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