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<p>Displaced Palestinians gather on the coastal road near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip. Picture: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana</p>

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Israel and Hamas officials sign first phase Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

The accord, if fully implemented, would bring the two sides closer than any previous effort to halt a war that has evolved into a regional conflict

<p>Barry Heneghan has returned to Ireland after being detained by Israeli forces while taking part in an aid flotilla. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Independent TD Barry Heneghan returns to Ireland after being released by Israeli forces

<p>Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly: 'I would not be employing someone who is on a sex offenders list. It stands against everything I stand for.'</p>

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Catherine Connolly clarifies she would not hire someone on the sex offenders list

What a Difference a Day Makes with Geoff Gould: ‘I had a row with Dad before he died — it took a while to get over’

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What a Difference a Day Makes with Geoff Gould: ‘I had a row with Dad before he died — it took a while to get over’

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

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Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

Food and drink prices up 4.7% in the year, says CSO

economy

Food and drink prices up 4.7% in the year, says CSO

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STommy Martin: A €3m milestone that finally puts a value on Irish football opportunity

Fade to brown: Nine new ways to wear a neutral classic

fashion and beauty

Fade to brown: Nine new ways to wear a neutral classic

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court and crime

Cork man whose Jack Russell bit woman, who required stitches, ordered to pay more compensation

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Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Seeing Cillian Murphy on the 208 bus would surely improve its image

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Sarah Harte: Being proactive and vocal is key to women's health outcomes

S Fergus Finlay: I have no sympathy for Jim Gavin — the whole thing was grubby

S Terry Prone: Sorry state of some sculptures a reminder in how not to memorialise people

Budget 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A week and a half — Budget blues and Gavin gone

Paul Hosford joins mick to talk Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race and Budget 2026

Seamus Coffey: We are spending faster than money is coming in. That leaves us vulnerable

Seamus Coffey: We are spending faster than money is coming in. That leaves us vulnerable

‘Pure tokenism’: Artists slam Budget 2026 as income scheme stays too narrow

‘Pure tokenism’: Artists slam Budget 2026 as income scheme stays too narrow

Budget 2026 leaves questions over national cancer strategy funding, say campaigners

Budget 2026 leaves questions over national cancer strategy funding, say campaigners

News

Boys using 'AI girlfriends' to design a personal porn partner, conference hears

Boys using 'AI girlfriends' to design a personal porn partner, conference hears

Researchers said that boys could take a photo of any real girl – from their social media accounts – and use that image in the software to create their fake girlfriend

Four Courts Building on the river Liffey in Dublin Ireland

Father breaks down as he tells court €7m not enough to care for brain-injured son

Man caught begging eight times in Cork city fined €500

Man caught begging eight times in Cork city fined €500

Murder accused claimed he last saw Kieran Quilligan walking down a lane to buy drugs, garda says

Murder accused claimed he last saw Kieran Quilligan walking down a lane to buy drugs, garda says

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Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in 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

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

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

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

sport

Open de España presented by Madrid 2025 - Day One

Rahm bemoans winds as he sits seven off first-round lead in Spain

Shane Lowry struggles on return to competition after Ryder Cup

Halo World Snooker Championship 2025 - Day Fourteen - The Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Stephen Maguire as fine form continues in China

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Manchester United consider option of ‘seat licences’ at new stadium

Venusienne stars in Tramore claiming the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Venusienne stars in Tramore claiming the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Lifestyle

Father helping son with his homework

Bernard O'Shea: Five things the President of Ireland can do that parents have to do all the time

The Irish President has surprising constitutional powers — but most of them look suspiciously like everyday parenting duties

Donal Hickey: Here's how to take part in traditional Burren winterage walk

Donal Hickey: Here's how to take part in traditional Burren winterage walk

Country music superstar confirms Slane Castle gig next summer

Country music superstar confirms Slane Castle gig next summer

Richard Collins: Natural history of Dublin celebrated in Éanna's fab book

Richard Collins: Natural history of Dublin celebrated in Éanna's fab book

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Colin Sheridan: The one word missing from all this so-called talk of peace in Gaza is 'Palestinian'

The people, whose lives, homes, and futures have been flattened beneath the euphemisms of 'security' and 'defence' have, once again, been spectators to their own story

APTOPIX China Parade

Authoritarian states have powerful reach — even in Ireland

2024 to be the hottest year on record

Budget 2026 leaves us more exposed to the ravages of climate change than ever

Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin has been damaged, but he has a lot more fight left in him

Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin has been damaged, but he has a lot more fight left in him

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Generic medicine specialist Chanelle Pharma names three new board members

S Generic medicine specialist Chanelle Pharma names three new board members

Industry veterans Steven Mahoney, Rafik Amrane and Jean Hoffman bring range of skills to Galway-based Chanelle Pharma

ASA Group continues to expand as it marks 40th year

S ASA Group continues to expand as it marks 40th year

Companies investing in wellbeing four times more profitable, says CIPD research

S Companies investing in wellbeing four times more profitable, says CIPD research

Neil Ewing: Go back to school for a better alternative to GAA 'development squads'

S Neil Ewing: Go back to school for a better alternative to GAA 'development squads'

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Budget 2026 — who wins, who loses, and what it means for you

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Budget 2026 — who wins, who loses, and what it means for you

Budget 2026 brings major wage and welfare increases but higher fuel and cigarette prices — Louise Burne outlines what it means for you.

The Gaelic Football Show: Jim Gavin's campaign exit, new rules, Casement Park

S The Gaelic Football Show: Jim Gavin's campaign exit, new rules, Casement Park

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Jim Gavin drops out of Áras race

Dalo's Hurling Show: Epics in Cork, Ennis emotion, and all aboard Dalo's defending workshop caravan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Epics in Cork, Ennis emotion, and all aboard Dalo's defending workshop caravan

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Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

Watch: Pumpkin farm opens its doors for another year

As the Halloween season begins, Joe's Farm in Killeagh, Co Cork, opens its doors once more to welcome visitors who come to pick pumpkins.

Watch: People of Cork give their thoughts before Budget 2026

Watch: People of Cork give their thoughts before Budget 2026

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

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

farming

Dairy farm cows indoor in the shed

Brian Reidy: Remember, no one can feed a dry cow for free

At the current milk price, if cows are in good condition, keep them milking, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

Tight supply keeps lamb returns steady around 780c/kg

144-acre North Dublin farm abounding M1 set for October auction

144-acre North Dublin farm abounding M1 set for October auction

Pile of wood.

Minister to host free events to promote forestry as a complement to farming

Property

€695k Aylesbury home near Cork Con can expect a strong buyer lineout

€695k Aylesbury home near Cork Con can expect a strong buyer lineout

The Temple Hill location is a clear winner for this stylish three-bed semi-d

Vacant Cork nursing home sells for excess €2.1m

Vacant Cork nursing home sells for excess €2.1m

Tasty €1.7m investment dish served up at former Tung Sing restaurant

Tasty €1.7m investment dish served up at former Tung Sing restaurant

Investors eye €4.6m bulk apartment sale in historic Shandon Quarter

Investors eye €4.6m bulk apartment sale in historic Shandon Quarter

World

Plane Stock

BA flight makes emergency landing after four suffer possible smoke inhalation

A British Airways flight en route from Istanbul to London was forced to make an emergency landing in Romania’s capital after four people on board reportedly suffered possible smoke inhalation, authorities have said.

Italy Colosseum Emperor's Passage

Once-secret Emperor Commodus passage to Colosseum opens to public for first time

Israel Palestinians Gaza

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

Gene Simmons SUV Crash

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

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Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

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Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise

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