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Nato member Estonia says three Russian jets violated its airspace for 12 minutes

Reported incursion by three fighter jets over Gulf of Finland comes amid increased tension on Nato’s eastern border

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Young cyclist killed in Cork City crash after moving from Japan earlier this year

<p>The Irish Examiner’s security correspondent, Cormac O’Keeffe, is the guest on this week’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast</p>

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

Restaurant review: Orwell Road is in safe hands with its impressive chef

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Restaurant review: Orwell Road is in safe hands with its impressive chef

Trump Waltz

world

Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations

Inside €1.65m Douglas home with champagne sink, cinema and gym

residential

Inside €1.65m Douglas home with champagne sink, cinema and gym

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 7

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Spectacular day one puts Kate O'Connor firmly in heptathlon medal hunt at Worlds

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to help you overcome resistance to working out

health and wellbeing

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to help you overcome resistance to working out

Priest questions safety in homes after death of Tipperary grandfather Teddy Murnane

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Priest questions safety in homes after death of Tipperary grandfather Teddy Murnane

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S Jennifer Horgan: Returning from maternity leave challenging enough without a wayward teen to mind

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: We need to talk about the word 'Norrie'

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Sarah Harte: It's nobody's idea of a good time, but divorce is a fact of life

S Fergus Finlay: Presidential race highlights how leaders grow — or shrink — under pressure

Insight: Must Reads

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

All 32 GAA counties have managers confirmed for the 2025/2026 championship, with early appointments ending the traditional autumn uncertainty

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

News

GARETH SHERIDAN

Gareth Sheridan suffers setback as Carlow rejects nomination bid in presidential race

Carlow County Council’s rejection leaves Gareth Sheridan scrambling for fresh support, while Kieran McCarthy and Maria Steen gain momentum in the presidential race

Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban

Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban

Drug Abuse

Dublin man allegedly 'caught red-handed' dealing crack cocaine in Cork city

Mother of Cork toddler 'Jimmy the miracle' urges parents to learn signs of sepsis

Mother of Cork toddler 'Jimmy the miracle' urges parents to learn signs of sepsis

sport

Mallon and Tulk set for latest renewal of rivalry

Mallon and Tulk set for latest renewal of rivalry

Silke Tulk currently edges the head-to-head stats between the pair.

Cork weekend previews: Erin’s Own can swerve dreaded trapdoor

Cork weekend previews: Erin’s Own can swerve dreaded trapdoor

England v Scotland - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 - Quarter Final - Ashton Gate

Alex Matthews ready for ‘brilliant battle’ against France

Double header weekend for EYHL 1 teams as Munster leagues kick off

Double header weekend for EYHL 1 teams as Munster leagues kick off

Lifestyle

Children's book reviews: Magical urchins, a fearful fur ball, and a pubescent trainee banshee

Children's book reviews: Magical urchins, a fearful fur ball, and a pubescent trainee banshee

Pet O’Connell rounds up a fresh selection of the latest children’s books, with tales of an enchanted hotel, a school full of fairies, and a dog afraid of absolutely everything

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

Film reviews: 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' moves far too slowly

Film reviews: 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' moves far too slowly

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Top 8: Spread the word about these butter alternatives with many benefits

Viewpoints

Charlie Kirk Shot

Media unequipped to decipher Charlie Kirk suspect’s politics

The killing of the right-wing influencer has seen once-trusted news outlets abandon factchecking in the rush for online clicks

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

Subscriber

Cian McPhillips celebrates winning the semi-final ahead of Max Bergin as he crosses the finish line setting a new national recor

S Cathal Dennehy: Cian McPhillips' talent was hiding in plain sight, now everyone can see it

At events like the World Championships, it's easy to tell when an Irish athlete is making a big impact: journalists from other nations start asking about them. He goes in the 800m final at 2:22pm on Saturday.

My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

S My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

S Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

In the first episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast, reporter Ann Murphy brings listeners up to date on the Catherine O’Brien case

The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

S The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

Watch Now

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Jerry from Kerry spills the beans at the National Ploughing Championships, from camper van life to catching waves in Banna. Jerry says surfing’s like riding a bike… once you get back on, you never forget!

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

farming

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Property

Living room extension adds light and volume at €345k Ovens home

Living room extension adds light and volume at €345k Ovens home

No 4 Grange Way is a good option for first time buyer couples

Newly built houses in Ireland

Welcome rise in buyer take-up follows First Homes Scheme threshold increase

Apple tree in old apple orchard horizontal.

Peter Dowdall: Planting memories, not just apples

A kitchen good enough to eat at €1.25m Model Farm Road home

A kitchen good enough to eat at €1.25m Model Farm Road home

World

Israel Palestinians

Civilians made up 15 of every 16 people killed by Israel in Gaza since March, data suggests

Report from independent conflict tracker Acled indicates one of the highest civilian death rates since start of war

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Judge dismisses Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against New York Times

Trump Xi

Trump says he and China’s Xi will meet in South Korea in October

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Israel presses ahead with Gaza City assault, displaced Palestinians panic

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Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Guests at the event had the opportunity to watch Aran sweaters being crafted before their eyes, connecting Ireland’s deep tradition of knitwear with a modern audience

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships 

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