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<p> The grave of 'Baby John' pictured as the Kerry Babies Press Conference was taking place in Cahersiveen Garda Station in 2018.</p>

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Kerry Babies: Gardaí submit file to DPP after 'extensive investigation'

The infant was discovered on the beach at White Strand, Caherciveen on April 14 1984 with 28 stab wounds.

<p>MEETING THEIR MATCH: Limerick’s Cian Lynch is tackled by Rob Downey of Cork in last year’s Munster SHC final at TUS Gaelic Grounds. The two players meet again tomorrow as the sides clash in the league final at the same venue. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</span>
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Anthony Daly: Ticket chaos and Cork-Limerick rivalry expose GAA fixture issues

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Dear Dáithí: 'My daughter's boyfriend treats our couch like his spare bed'

Death announced of hospital reform campaigner James Johnston

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Death announced of hospital reform campaigner James Johnston

Tommy Tiernan Show: Niall Horan on humble beginnings in Mullingar, One Direction fame, and losing Liam Payne

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Tommy Tiernan Show: Niall Horan on humble beginnings in Mullingar, One Direction fame, and losing Liam Payne

A million-euro milestone revisited as Hayfield House returns to Ballinlough market

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A million-euro milestone revisited as Hayfield House returns to Ballinlough market

Exeter Chiefs v Munster - EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16

rugby

Tadhg Beirne: Munster shot themselves in the foot against Exeter

Naked truth: Cork performers strip away more than just clothes in bold new show

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Naked truth: Cork performers strip away more than just clothes in bold new show

AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award 2024

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Get my flood warning system for free, inventor tells communities

News

Garda

Elderly woman dies following collision with bus

“She was pronounced deceased yesterday morning (Friday).

Patient care

Delayed discharges ‘frightening’, Labour says as pressure mounts on hospitals

Garda

Man dies in hospital following Co Longford crash

School bus

School transport services at risk after Easter over fuel price surge, operator warns

sport

Limerick v Cork: Three key battles in the Division 1 Hurling League final

Limerick v Cork: Three key battles in the Division 1 Hurling League final

Éamonn Murphy on the match-ups that will decider Sunday's clash at TUS Gaelic Grounds, 4pm

Oldschool Outlaw can boost Elliott’s champion trainer prospects

Oldschool Outlaw can boost Elliott’s champion trainer prospects

Derek Chisora v Deontay Wilder - The O2

Derek Chisora pondering future after split decision loss to Deontay Wilder

Juarno Augustus comes up against Jac Morgan 4/4/2026

Ulster book European Challenge Cup quarter-final with nervy win over Ospreys

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Insight: Must Reads

Top 100 restaurants in Ireland ranked, showcasing best food, chefs and dining experiences

S Top 100 restaurants in Ireland ranked, showcasing best food, chefs and dining experiences

After months of careful planning and eating out, our food critics Joe McNamee and Leslie Williams reveal our inaugural list of the country’s finest restaurants

Roast leg of lamb with potatoes and rosemary on serving wooden board

Darina Allen: My recipes for a traditional Easter Sunday lunch — including roast lamb

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

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Caitríona Redmond: Simple supermarket swaps to save money

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Gareth O'Callaghan: What if everything we thought we knew about Jesus was wrong?

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: We moved on from Covid — but did we learn anything?

Shona Murray: Trump is using the war in Iran to break up with Europe

Clodagh Finn: ‘Lelia and Margaretta were moving mountains long before hashtags’

Lifestyle

Culture That Made Me: Katriona O’Sullivan, author of Poor, picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Katriona O’Sullivan, author of Poor, picks her touchstones

Harper Lee, the Housewives of Beverly Hills, and the Two Norries feature among O'Sullivan's selections

Little boy holds a bar of chocolate in his hand

Life Hack: How to remove chocolate stains from clothes, carpets, and couches

Lexus RZ 500e review: no steering wheel, bold new tech — and a glimpse of the future of driving

Lexus RZ 500e review: no steering wheel, bold new tech — and a glimpse of the future of driving

Night Map of Ireland with City Lights Illumination

Sky Matters: Artificial light at night is adversely affecting our planet

Viewpoints

High school students doing exam in classroom

Seven deadlines and an AI dilemma: Is the new Leaving Cert fixing one problem by creating another?

Teachers back reform in principle but warn of inequality, AI misuse, and rising workload under new senior cycle

'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?

'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?

JD Vance

Marion McKeone: JD Vance needs all his Machiavellian instincts to avoid becoming Trump's whipping boy

Child sex abuse image crimes

European Parliament vote creates legal vacuum in battle against online child abuse

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Fiona Tierney takes over as new chair of the Pensions Authority

S Fiona Tierney takes over as new chair of the Pensions Authority

New chair of the Pensions Authority brings significant experience of oversight, remediation and compliance in regulated industries

Recruitment firm Barden unveils a suite of new senior roles

S Recruitment firm Barden unveils a suite of new senior roles

Outsourcing specialist Otonomee targets €50m in revenue

S Outsourcing specialist Otonomee targets €50m in revenue

Grant Thornton, new development role for its multinational platform

S Grant Thornton, new development role for its multinational platform

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The inquest into Waterford man Jamie Weldon's death concluded last week with a verdict of suicide, but his family still have questions

Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

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Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

At 91, peace activist and cultural trailblazer Lelia Doolan sets out from Shannon Airport on a walk to Dublin, joined by a group of supporters calling for peace, Irish neutrality, and an end to the airport’s use by US military aircraft.

CUBA-US-ENERGY-SANCTIONS

Watch: Trump signals easing of Cuba oil blockade as Russian tanker nears

A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

farming

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

South American producers scale up for global demand as Irish farmers confront rising competition and shifting EU trade rules

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Property

Bantry estate of grace with waterside cottage for €385,000

Bantry estate of grace with waterside cottage for €385,000

Sea Lodge Cottage started its days in the early 1700s

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Garden Q&A: Can I sow new grass in April?

You’d never guess the space hiding behind this Cork home’s front door

You’d never guess the space hiding behind this Cork home’s front door

A sailor’s dream home overlooking Cork Harbour comes to market at €850k

A sailor’s dream home overlooking Cork Harbour comes to market at €850k

World

Iran US Voices

Trump and Israel put pressure on Iran ahead of deadline for peace deal

'Time is running out'

Russia Ukraine War

Long Middle East war could take away from support for Ukraine, says Zelensky

US Iran War

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

Vatican Pope Easter Vigil

Pope calls for harmony and peace as he delivers Easter vigil message

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Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

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10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

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