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world

Nato member Poland shoots down drones in its airspace during Russia’s Ukraine attack

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

<p>Electric Ireland announces fourth gas price cut since 2023, holding electricity prices steady for winter. File picture</p>

companies

Electric Ireland to cut gas prices by 4%, holding electricity prices steady for winter

<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>

spotlight

‘Completely shut down’: Woman shares how family secrecy around suicide shaped her life

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

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

news

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

France EU State of Union

world

EU commission president seeks sanctions and trade suspension against Israel

Caoimhin Kelleher dejected after Armenia's first goal 9/9/2025

soccer

The morning after the night before Ireland player ratings: reflections on Yerevan shocker

'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse

culture

'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse

Driver caught racing with brother on N20 disqualified for six months

court and crime

Driver caught racing with brother on N20 disqualified for six months

Regular Columnists

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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

Man with 183 convictions left Lidl with stolen beer cans down his pants

Man with 183 convictions left Lidl with stolen beer cans down his pants

Accused threatened staff who thwarted his escape

Rare Kashmir sapphire brooches linked to Irish aristocracy sell for €1.4m at Dublin auction

Rare Kashmir sapphire brooches linked to Irish aristocracy sell for €1.4m at Dublin auction

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

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

sport

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

When does a performance shake everything you believe to the core?

Ange Postecoglou has a point to prove in Premier League now more than ever

Ange Postecoglou has a point to prove in Premier League now more than ever

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

SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2024

S Five stars who could light up the World Athletics Championships

Lifestyle

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3

’Katie's married’: Katie Taylor seen with husband in Wicklow after dad shares wedding news

Pete Taylor revealed his daughter's marriage while speaking on a podcast

Connemara Coast

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

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

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

Subscriber

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

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

In recent Munster setups it’s been difficult to ascertain just who in the room has been in charge. There’s no such ambiguity now

Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025

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

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

LISTEN NOW

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

Wexford farm exceeds expectations achieving €1.55m at auction

Wexford farm exceeds expectations achieving €1.55m at auction

Last featured on these pages on July 17, a 124-acre farm at Killisk, near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, was successfully sold at online auction on Tuesday, September 2.

Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?

Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?

Arena to host an exciting array of innovations

Arena to host an exciting array of innovations

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

Store lamb trade strong despite pressure on factory returns

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 four in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or four 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

Poland Russia Ukraine War

Poland shoots down Russian drones that violated its airspace

Polish leaders said multiple Russian drones entered and were shot down over its territory with help from Nato allies – describing the incident as an “act of aggression” carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

France Block Everything

Protesters clash with Paris police as Block Everything movement gains momentum

Sponsored Content

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

The value of Genocells has already been proven in trials with Irish farmers.

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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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