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Leaders call for calm as violence flares following Belfast knife attack

It comes as a man arrested on suspicion of the Belfast knife attack was charged with attempted murder

<p>Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

soccer

After defeat to France, what's next for Carla Ward's Ireland?

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Irish Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird dies suddenly aged 38

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

culture

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

Royal High School

news

SEC apologises for error in Leaving Cert biology, claims no AI used in developing paper

Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination

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Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination

Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: 'We lay to rest one of the greatest hurlers and footballers of all time'

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Frank Murphy on Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan: 'We lay to rest one of the greatest hurlers and footballers of all time'

My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

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My Wedding Day with Sinead Sheppard: 'Being from Cobh, I had to get married in the cathedral'

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US begins strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter

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Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat

Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat

A report from the Climate Change Advisory Council calls for legislation to address coastal change and planned relocation, as well as creating a framework for compensation

Using mobile phone at golden hour

Gangs could use vapes to push 'life-threatening' synthetic opioids into drugs market, EU warns

North Belfast stabbing

Gardaí 'keeping watching brief' for far-right violence following Belfast stabbing

Government urged to stop Ireland-Israel match but Coalition says it has 'no role' to act

Government urged to stop Ireland-Israel match but Coalition says it has 'no role' to act

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France v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'The World Cup needs this Ireland group': Ward switches focus to play-offs

An improbable direct route to Brazil next year was killed off by France in Tuesday’s concluding regulation qualifier.

Katie McCabe after the game 9/6/2026

World Cup play-offs next for Ireland after another narrow French loss

France v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'Proud' Ward keen for Ireland group to keep growing

Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals

Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals

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Insight: Must Reads

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son

Craig Coady talks about his fight to save his son on The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast.

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

IRELAND-ECONOMY-POLITICS-REAL ESTATE-HOUSING

Special report: Faces of homelessness have been changing over the last decade

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

S Terry Prone: Despite the differences, Joan Collins was born to play Wallis Simpson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

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Colin Sheridan: Here's how I cheated the system when I sat my Leaving Cert

Lifestyle

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, and more...

It's a cashless venue, and gigs finish by 10.30pm. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 summer concerts

Group Of Teenage Friends Jumping Into Swimming Pool

Leaving Cert holiday: How parents can prepare teenagers for their first solo getaway

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc

Viewpoints

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

The counselling room is not a court room: Bill must protect sexual violence survivors' right to fair trial

Rape Crisis Network supports the changes to the law on counselling notes, but they need more work

Ireland v Israel European cup match

Ireland v Israel: Government puts the boot in to support match going ahead

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

Why hasn't Ireland nationalised Aughinish Alumina?

Dr Niamh Lynch: Dangerous baby products show retailers abuse parents' trust

Dr Niamh Lynch: Dangerous baby products show retailers abuse parents' trust

Property

English Domestic Garden

Garden Q&A: What climbing plants work best on a wooden pergola?

'The main criteria would be plants that are pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance, with bonus points for some nice scent'

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Homes in Ballycotton, Ballintemple, and Grange from €565k

Subscriber

Sarah Harte: Holly Cairns being a working mother is paying off for the Social Democrats

S Sarah Harte: Holly Cairns being a working mother is paying off for the Social Democrats

We need women to have babies to replace the ageing population, raise workers and fund public services, writes Sarah Harte, who says more support is needed

The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: How Cork will prepare for Donegal trip, All-Ireland round 2 preview

A hospital trolley

S Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: That Limerick flag plant will come up in Cork discussions. That's for sure

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Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

World Cup podcast special: Ireland WNT v France preview

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon in Grenoble preview a massive night for Irish football as Carla Ward's side look to clinch automatic World Cup qualification.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Limerick get it done on Leeside, Galway shorten the road

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How do Irish people view climate change?

Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

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North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

A man in his 30s, believed to be from Sudan, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault involving a knife in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday night, 8th June, shortly after 10. 30pm.

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final

farming

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Agricultural discharge confirmed as cause of fish kill

Approximately 20,000 fish have been killed in a recent fish kill incident as a result of agricultural discharge into a river in Co Louth.

Farmer with Cattle in a Working Farm Yard

Stephen Cadogan: Europe is finally catching up with Ireland on farm relief

Bricklayer laying another brick in the wall on construction site for sturdy wall

Building on a gifted site? Here are the key legal and tax rules

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

TU Dublin students win Future Timber Design Awards

World

Spain Pope

Pope discusses depression and domestic violence at Spain youth rally

Pope Leo XIV has sought to encourage Spain’s young people to persevere in their faith, as he presided over an evening rally that was notable for its frank discussion of depression, domestic violence and “toxic” family relationships.

NASA Artemis Crew

Nasa unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

Trump

Donald Trump: US ‘must respond’ after Iran downed army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz

Spain Pope

Pope Leo wades into Spain’s culture wars over football and the Catalan language

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Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

Engaging with communities is core to our energy-secure future, says Statkraft

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

Coillte takes biodiversity lead with 'Forests for Nature' strategy

Perigus Energy – a new name built on decades of renewable experience

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