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Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during Russia’s Ukraine attack, calls violation act of aggression

Donald Tusk says operation was launched after ‘repeated violations of Polish airspace’

<p>Bonkers.ie warns energy prices will never return to levels seen before the war in Ukraine.</p>

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Householders warned higher energy prices will become the ‘new normal’

<p>Mary Casey, who lost her father to suicide when she was aged nine, with a photo of her parents Richard and Kathleen Casey on their wedding day. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork workshops help bereaved families confront grief and trauma after suicide

My Wedding Day with Carl Plover: We didn't have a specific first dance — I regret that

people

My Wedding Day with Carl Plover: We didn't have a specific first dance — I regret that

Second Asian hornet nest removed in Cork as NPWS rules out breeding risk

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Second Asian hornet nest removed in Cork as NPWS rules out breeding risk

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world

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Cork comedian reports second drone attack on boat at Tunisian port

Heimir Hallgrímsson 9/9/2025

soccer

Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'I'd say it's the worst performance since I came in, tactically'

'The Traitors' episode six: All bets are off as one more traitor banished

culture

'The Traitors' episode six: All bets are off as one more traitor banished

Dyson Award for young graduate's invention which could help thousands of Irish patients

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Dyson Award for young graduate's invention which could help thousands of Irish patients

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Sarah Harte: Graham Linehan's part in toxic debate puts freedom of speech limits into focus

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Simon Harris threats highlight toxic abuse of politicians on social media

Insight: Must Reads

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Aoife CodyKane shares her experience of using a housesitting website to travel while keeping costs low — and all the pets she befriended along the way

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

News

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A&E can be 'dehumanising' for people in suicide crisis

A major consultation finds Ireland’s suicide prevention services are failing, with EDs called retraumatising and calls for 24/7 crisis centres

Enterprise minister launches competitiveness plan to bolster Irish trade

Enterprise minister launches competitiveness plan to bolster Irish trade

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Fianna Fáil asks councillors to 'do everything they can' to get Jim Gavin elected

'I'm so happy to be in Ireland': Eight Palestinian students to begin studying in Limerick

'I'm so happy to be in Ireland': Eight Palestinian students to begin studying in Limerick

sport

New Zealand v Ireland - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 - Pool C - Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium

Ireland need World Cup quarter-final win to save stuttering season

That may sound obvious. The World Cup is the be all and end all in any given year, but such is the stuttering nature of the team’s fortunes that they won’t be able to lean on much in terms of consolation from earlier efforts if they depart the tournament at this stage

SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2024

S Five stars who could light up the World Athletics Championships

Clayton McMillan during the warm-up 5/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: 'Impressive' Clayton McMillan is good cop and bad cop rolled into one

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Josh's Joy can make it third time lucky at Cork

Lifestyle

Connemara Coast

Colourful or camouflaged, crabs can live up to 20 years of age

Crabs constitute Ireland’s third most valuable seafood export, with an export value in excess of €60 million per year

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

10 to see at Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork this weekend

10 to see at Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork this weekend

Roy Harper: A musical journey from Pink Floyd to West Cork

Roy Harper: A musical journey from Pink Floyd to West Cork

Viewpoints

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

Further and higher education minister James Lawless explains why research capacity, student support, and aligning skills policy with future industry needs are priorities now

travel background

As three in five under-25s consider leaving the country, we must act to help young people

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Fianna Fail president

Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against Micheál Martin

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Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: Character not in question but Ireland must eradicate latest flaw

Adam Idah’s header against Hungary last Saturday night followed a rich tradition of Ireland levellers.

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Hurling gets nicher as football gets richer

Donabate missing boy

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

S Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

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Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon talk through the Republic of Ireland’s comeback against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

S The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Watch Now

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy was delighted to win the Irish Open after making an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff.

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

farming

Arena to host an exciting array of innovations

Arena to host an exciting array of innovations

INNOVATION ARENA

Precious produce

Losing derogation could force one in eight families out of dairying

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Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into EU

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Property

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London calling for interior design fans and pros: Here are all the highlights of the programme that runs from September 13-21

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

World

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Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

Qatari workers are still digging through the rubble after an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in the capital Doha to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

APTOPIX Nepal Protest

Nepalese army moves to restore order after protest violence intensifies

California Port Containers

More than 60 containers fall off ship in Californian port

Nepal Protest

Protests against Nepal’s social-media ban grow more violent as buildings torched

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Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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