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<p>Barry Daly: His death is expected to be upgraded to a murder investigation.</p>

munster

Doneraile locals shocked at 'needless and pointless' death of postman Barry Daly

The historic North Cork town of Doneraile has been plunged into mourning following the violent death of postman Barry Daly

<p>"The skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at peace," Trump told the Knesset, Israel's parliament, saying a "long nightmare" for both Israelis and Palestinians was over. Picture: PA</p>

world

'Peace in the Holy Land' says Trump as Israeli and Palestinian prisoners freed

<p>Today, the jury watched CCTV footage of people linked to the case, including Kieran Quilligan. Photo: Facebook</p>

court and crime

Judge confirms no photos of jury were taken at Kieran Quilligan murder trial

Car driving through the puddle and splashing by water.

advice

Life Hack: Is it ever safe to drive through a flood? Here's what you need to know

Major drugs bust as 150kgs of cocaine worth €10.5m seized at Rosslare

court and crime

Major drugs bust as 150kgs of cocaine worth €10.5m seized at Rosslare

Cork pub Dwyers refused planning permission for permanent outdoor seating area

munster

Cork pub Dwyers refused planning permission for permanent outdoor seating area

Heimir Hallgrímsson 13/10/2025

soccer

Ireland interested in result rather than performance in must-win against Armenia

Luke Combs at Slane Castle: Ticket sales, presale access, special guests and more

culture

Luke Combs at Slane Castle: Ticket sales, presale access, special guests and more

Paul Murphy threatens legal action over Heather Humphreys' 'grossly defamatory' remarks

politics

Paul Murphy threatens legal action over Heather Humphreys' 'grossly defamatory' remarks

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Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Like others with dementia, Bruce Willis is being robbed of his dignity and privacy

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Jury is still out on whether Ian Bailey murdered Sophie Toscan du Plantier

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Colin Sheridan: Smear v journalism — One intends to wound, the other to inform

Clodagh Finn: An ode to Hyacinth Bucket and the radiant art of growing old

Budget 2026

The ieBusiness Podcast: Nicola Quinn of PwC joins the Examiner business team to unpack Budget 2026

The ieBusiness Podcast: Nicola Quinn of PwC joins the Examiner business team to unpack Budget 2026

Was this a budget for the employer or employee?

Jack Chambers orders ministers to beef up spending controls

Jack Chambers orders ministers to beef up spending controls

Housing Leeds

Ireland in a ‘race to the bottom’ on apartment standards, warns UCD housing expert

little boy and girl learn to write and calculate numbers

Paul Hosford: If tough decisions have to be made, remove the secrecy

News

Cork City Council collects less than a third of derelict site levies in five years

Cork City Council collects less than a third of derelict site levies in five years

The council also does not know if they will still receive the money for derelict site levies, as these are to be collected by Revenue rather than local authorities from 2027

Dublin city centre incident

Man who set Luas on fire during Dublin riots jailed for three years

Stardust nightclub fire inquest

Clare teenager died from brain damage after inhaling aerosol deodorant

Moby - Virgin Megastore - Oxford Street

Drunk concert-goer put out of Cork gig shouted: 'I done nothing f***ing wrong to those assholes'

Insight: Must Reads

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian’s journey to showbusiness has been anything but ordinary. He talks to Deirdre McArdle about how a challenging childhood inspired the joy and resilience at the centre of his first children’s book

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

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How to deal with AI: 'I still trust my gut, but do I trust it more than ChatGPT?'

Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

S Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

sport

Roberto Lopes celebrates 5/10/2025

Pico Lopes heading to World Cup after Cape Verde complete fairytale

Cape Verde accumulated 23 points in their first successful World Cup campaign, winning seven, drawing two and losing one of their 10 qualifiers.

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Blow for Arsenal as Odegaard set to miss six weeks with knee injury

Shane Ryan celebrates with his bronze medal 13/12/2024

Retired Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan set for Enhanced Games where performance-enhancing drugs allowed

Spanish Temptress completes quickfire double

Spanish Temptress completes quickfire double

Lifestyle

Unhappy couple having crisis and difficulties in relationship

Sex File: My wife wants a break from lovemaking — can this end well?

It's not easy when one partner stops wanting sex. The partner whose bids for sexual connection are constantly rejected can't help but feel unwanted and unloved. And the lower-libido partner is often equally distressed, both by their own lack of desire and the pressure they feel put under

A Senior Hispanic Silver Haired Lady is Given a Hug by Her Niece. A Moment of Latin Togetherness.

Dear Dáithí: I love my niece, but it hurts to be left out of her wedding

Taylor Swift announcement

Taylor Swift announces behind-the-scenes Era's Tour docuseries: Here's everything we know

K-Pop is coming to Cork next summer with a one-of-a-kind concert

K-Pop is coming to Cork next summer with a one-of-a-kind concert

Viewpoints

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Paul Kearns: The Israel-Hamas war is over — but neither side has won

The biggest winners in the conflict between Israel and Hamas are the arms industry and Donald Trump, writes Paul Kearns in Tel Aviv

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

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Ernest Shackleton's footsteps: Antarctic hero's cabin is restored and open to visitors

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

Anthony Daly. TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling and look ahead to a massive weekend of county finals.

Wrafter appointed as new chair of Circal

S Wrafter appointed as new chair of Circal

Ode to Ian Maguire, double trouble, reliable Knocknagree, Muskerry bragging right

S Ode to Ian Maguire, double trouble, reliable Knocknagree, Muskerry bragging right

Dara O'Shea protests with referee after the match 11/10/2025

S Colin Sheridan: VAR didn’t make football better, it sucked the juice out

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World Cup qualifier podcast special: all on the line against Armenia

World Cup qualifier podcast special: all on the line against Armenia

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on the narrow defeat in Lisbon and look ahead to the visit of Armenia on Tuesday evening.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Legal loophole leaves attack survivor in the dark over her assailant’s release

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Legal loophole leaves attack survivor in the dark over her assailant’s release

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

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

Watch Now

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Watch: Trump says Gaza war is over as Hamas, Israel swap hostages and prisoners

The last surviving hostages from Gaza have been returned home to Israel in a defining exchange in the fragile ceasefire that has paused two years of war between Israel and Hamas. U. S.

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: How Laura Kenna never served a day in prison for attempted murder

farming

Twizzle sparkles to be named Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show

Twizzle sparkles to be named Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show

The National Dairy Show saw a record turnout, reaffirming its place as one of the premier dairy events in Ireland

Side view of young vet clinician in labcoat touching nose of purebred dairy cow

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar

Politicians call for deer management as Macroom bypass crashes soar

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Department to probe 'out of tolerance' fertiliser tests

Property

Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

Plans for more than 1,100 homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council

The proposed large-scale residential development at Maglin, Ballincollig includes a mix of houses, duplex units, and apartments, as well as a crèche and commercial units

The Glasshouse Garden. Designed by Jo Thompson. Show Garden. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. Site no. 320

Peter Dowdall: I cringe when I see 'stay off the grass' signs

Grá mór for €495k gaeltacht home with land, outbuildings and guest apartment

Grá mór for €495k gaeltacht home with land, outbuildings and guest apartment

Good energy and impressive looks at €400,000 Mogeely home

Good energy and impressive looks at €400,000 Mogeely home

World

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Vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision postponed in wake of ceasefire

The EBU was due to hold an extraordinary general meeting of its members in November to enable a vote on Israel’s participation amid deepening divisions among its members.

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Watch: Trump says Gaza war is over as Hamas, Israel swap hostages and prisoners

Madagascar Protests

Madagascar president leaves country after soldiers turn against him

Tommy Robinson court case

Tommy Robinson ‘stopped by police at border in Bentley with thousands in cash’

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Portrait of beautiful senior couple on bike ride in autumn nature. Checking performance and route on smartwatch.

Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

Retirement isn’t the end of work, it’s the beginning of more time for you. With people living longer, healthier lives, the golden years are more active, exciting, and fulfilling than ever

Want to know what Budget 2026 means for you and your pocket? Use KPMG's Budget calculator

Want to know what Budget 2026 means for you and your pocket? Use KPMG's Budget calculator

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Style within reach

Style within reach

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