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Brad Pitt greets fans in Cork as Hollywood star shoots new film

The Tinseltown legend was in Cork for the adaption of Tim Winton's book The Riders

<p>The accused, who cannot be identified, was remanded in custody for sentencing on May 20 by Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cork court hears man asked 'what happens when she is 18?' when told to stay away from rape victim

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Laura O'Mahony: 'I went on the weight loss jab, and that sent a lot of people away'

Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host

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Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host

Meet Lewis Barker, the Terre chef putting his stamp on East Cork's two-star Michelin restaurant

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Meet Lewis Barker, the Terre chef putting his stamp on East Cork's two-star Michelin restaurant

Architects Coughlan DeKeyser made €850k Jacob's Island home bigger and better

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Architects Coughlan DeKeyser made €850k Jacob's Island home bigger and better

Cobh Ramblers claim first-ever league victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross

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Cobh Ramblers claim first-ever league victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross

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Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

My Life with Shane Connolly: I was the florist for a royal wedding

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My Life with Shane Connolly: I was the florist for a royal wedding

News

From tigers to seals: Dublin Zoo dentist reveals challenges of animal dental surgery

From tigers to seals: Dublin Zoo dentist reveals challenges of animal dental surgery

Veterinary specialist adapts tools and techniques to treat everything from tigers to seals in high-risk, high-pressure procedures

All the Girls graduated in Templemore on Friday: Ava Duffy, Lurana Hegarty, Lily Higgins, Lauren Breen, Luct Short, Sofia Fitzpa

People who use mopeds, scooters, or scramblers to commit crimes could be rammed off the roads

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Colin Sheridan: How American TV and film subtly shapes how we view the world

Paul Colton: ‘We should pray with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other’

Paul Colton: ‘We should pray with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other’

sport

Dundalk v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Shels end Dundalk's unbeaten home run

Shelbourne manager Joey O’Brien came into the game a manager under pressure following four successive defeats

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Shamrock Rovers go top with narrow win over Waterford

Aaron Bolger celebrates scoring a goal to equalise the game 1/5/2026

Aaron Bolger's brace sees Galway United battle back to knock St Pats off top

Leeds United v Burnley - Premier League - Elland Road

Leeds on verge of survival after comfortable win over Burnley

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Insight: Must Reads

Ryan Tubridy: 'It's liberating to be free from a format, now I'm my own boss'

Ryan Tubridy: 'It's liberating to be free from a format, now I'm my own boss'

Three years on from the RTÉ payment scandal, Ryan Tubridy is a changed man. He talks to Gemma Fullam about work, love, and his friendship with Piers Morgan

My heart jolted when I saw the Blasket caretaker position advertised — it felt like a dare

My heart jolted when I saw the Blasket caretaker position advertised — it felt like a dare

My Childhood with Jacqui Hurley: My parents ran one of those houses where the door was always open

My Childhood with Jacqui Hurley: My parents ran one of those houses where the door was always open

Mick Clifford: Nobody needs to 'lawyer up' to investigate treatment of Limerick gardaí

Mick Clifford: Nobody needs to 'lawyer up' to investigate treatment of Limerick gardaí

Regular Columnists

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Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

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Colin Sheridan: We still have three more years of Trump, and that's terrifying

Clodagh Finn: An extraordinary, ordinary Irish woman who built community and connections

David O'Mahony: Missing out on decent paternity leave is something I will never get back

Lifestyle

My Life in Books: I feel that life is too short to read 'Don Quixote'

My Life in Books: I feel that life is too short to read 'Don Quixote'

UCC lecturer and translator Aidan Doyle says his influences are a bit different than for creative writers

Aishling Moore: How to make grilled mackerel with beetroot and apple chutney

Aishling Moore: How to make grilled mackerel with beetroot and apple chutney

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake a lime and coconut cake in under an hour

Saturday with Tolü Makay: 'When I’m on stage my main concern is connecting with the audience'

Saturday with Tolü Makay: 'When I’m on stage my main concern is connecting with the audience'

Viewpoints

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine saw 89 children killed in March. But we are sending them back?

Micheál Martin told president Zelenskyy that Ireland would support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'. Apparently that meant five more months, writes Brian Killoran

Louise Burne: Decade of squabbling over hospital leaves sick children in limbo

Louise Burne: Decade of squabbling over hospital leaves sick children in limbo

State visit to the US - Day Two

Enda Brady: Charles did his job well this week, but will it be enough to sate Trump?

100 years of Fianna Fáil: Party must move from analysis to action to survive another century

100 years of Fianna Fáil: Party must move from analysis to action to survive another century

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Restaurant review: I paid over €400 for dinner for two at The Morrison Room — here are my thoughts

S Restaurant review: I paid over €400 for dinner for two at The Morrison Room — here are my thoughts

Learn the Head Chef's name, you will be hearing about him for a long time to come.

Clare v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Clare need to improve scoring average against Limerick

Closing the gap: Ireland trailing EU on pay transparency readiness

S Closing the gap: Ireland trailing EU on pay transparency readiness

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S Derek McGrath: Have Clare a plan to disrupt Limerick's flow?

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women

Recent cases highlight concerns about surveillance and privacy, as Margaret E Ward explores how technology may affect women’s safety

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma

The Gaelic Football Show: Down ambush Donegal, Rossies plant the flag

S The Gaelic Football Show: Down ambush Donegal, Rossies plant the flag

Watch Now

State visit to the US - Day Two

Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 28) recalled his late mother's admiration for the British royal family during remarks at the White House, saying she had been "glued to the television" whenever the late Queen Elizabeth appeared in ...

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

farming

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes

The IFFPG, which operates the national farm plastics recycling scheme, has agreed to implement changes to improve transparency, promote competition and improve farmers' choice

Cattle market

ICOS raises 'discriminatory' VAT anomaly affecting marts and farmers

Bluetongue outbreak

Case of bluetongue confirmed in Cork

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Deadlines approaching for BISS and ACRES applications

Property

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Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your room outside

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Everything must go at Reidy’s Vault Bar as iconic Cork pub's fittings head to auction

Everything must go at Reidy’s Vault Bar as iconic Cork pub's fittings head to auction

Friends eating lunch at backyard

Your guide to sustainable outdoor entertaining and barbecues

This €530,000 Dungourney house is designed to flex with a family’s changing needs

This €530,000 Dungourney house is designed to flex with a family’s changing needs

World

US May Day Los Angeles

May Day protests held across the world amid rising energy costs due to Iran war

Activists worldwide have held May Day rallies and street protests, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions.

APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz

Iran submits latest proposal for US negotiations, state media say

Kemi Badenoch on LBC

Tories apologise after using footage of Bloody Sunday in social media clip

Oscar statuette found after being confiscated by agents at New York's JFK

Oscar statuette found after being confiscated by agents at New York's JFK

Sponsored Content

CS Yuno April 2026

Enjoy the saving behaviours that Yuno Energy helps you know

The Irish energy disruptor is arming customers with the know-how to manage costs

A portrait of Ireland now: Inside the artists of the Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize

A portrait of Ireland now: Inside the artists of the Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier — with synchronisation and fixed time AI

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier — with synchronisation and fixed time AI

AF Oroko April 2026

A new way to travel this summer: Oroko launches its sailing collection

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