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court and crime

Three family members killed in Co Louth home named locally

A detailed forensic and technical examination is underway at the property, an endeavour that is also likely to take a few days

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world

Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed to a plan to end Gaza war

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Government commits to holding inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at CHI

Great and Blue Tit Feeding

advice

Life Hack: How to stop mice from eating bird food — and the foods to add to repel rodents

Heathfield Estate Deaths of Man and Child

court and crime

Murder investigation resources allocated to case of father and daughter found dead in home

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

residential

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

golf

Shane Lowry: 'These people are the same age as my mum and dad. And they’re throwing out obscenities'

Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll

culture

Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll

Glastonbury Festival 2025

court and crime

Independent Ireland councillor attempts to halt Bob Vylan gig in Dublin

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Charities should never have dealt with that serial dud, Sarah Ferguson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland

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Colin Sheridan: NFL is spectacle, invasion, conquest — and has no place in Croke Park

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Free speech, hate speech and the lessons from Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk

Insight: Must Reads

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

News

Explosion at Donegal service station

Creeslough investigation file forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions

It comes almost three years after 10 people were killed in an explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022

Calculating Company Business Expense Invoice And Budgeting

Options 'on the table' to change student capitation grant, cutting annual college fees in budget

Daughter teaching mature mother to use tablet computer

Removing deepfakes 'not a sufficient remedy' for eroded trust in older people, says advocacy group

Sad woman

Homeless Cork woman allegedly sexually abused by father told she can live with parents

sport

Bohemians v Treaty United - Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Semi-Final

Treaty United women's team boss Seán Russell departs club

'Seán has been a valued member of our club and has played an important role in building standards for our women’s side on and off the pitch,' says Treaty CEO

Everton v West Ham United - Premier League - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Bowen helps Nuno start Hammers reign with draw

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Lifestyle

Féile na Laoch 2025 (Festival of Heroes) which took place in Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork

Voice of women to be heard as Féile na Laoch festival looks to future

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and employment are among discussion topics at the gathering in Cúil Aodha, writes Pet O'Connell

President Trump state visit to UK

Suzanne Harrington: Trump's autism gaffe tells us what kind of world his ilk wants to see

Female worker stops conflict between two angry male employees. Stress, emotions management at work. Conflict situation

Dear Dáithí: I was dragged into a witch-hunt — how can I make it right?

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Caitríona Redmond: Here's why complaining is so valuable for consumers

Viewpoints

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The West needs to be forced to help Gaza - and that's what the aid flotilla is trying

Cork Comedian Tadhg Hickey says the Global Sumud Flotilla is 'prepared for interception by Israeli forcesand more drone attacks'

Chk Spelling of Manser(a?)gh

Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North

Crazy ride on the night by car

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has announced the Government will initiate an inter-State

Mick Clifford: Housing crisis won't be solved by wrongly shifting blame onto local councils

Subscriber

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

S Bullets over Broadway: Five Ryder Cup takeaways from New York

After a long week on Long Island, Joe Callaghan reflects on what he witnessed inside — and outside — the ropes.

Cork championship chat: Eastern promise, Maguire's shooting boots and who's presuming it's a Barrs-Nemo final?

S Cork championship chat: Eastern promise, Maguire's shooting boots and who's presuming it's a Barrs-Nemo final?

NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

S NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

Telecommunications Industry Ireland announces two key appointments

S Telecommunications Industry Ireland announces two key appointments

LISTEN NOW

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The publican is one of Cork's top proponents of city living

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Watch Now

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

Rory McIlroy and team discuss the abuse they got from the stands and beer being thrown at his wife.

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Watch: UK court throws out prosecution of Kneecap member

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

farming

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes thanks the dedicated, highly skilled people who looked after her while she undertook tests in hospital last week and looks forward to Millstreet

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

99-acre 'walk-in' dairy farm in Cork guiding in excess of €2m

99-acre 'walk-in' dairy farm in Cork guiding in excess of €2m

Hurricane struck electricity poles in Steinhatchee, North Florida. Fallen tree and damaged power lines knock down the grass. Fo

New emergency framework aims to strengthen Ireland’s storm preparedness

Property

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

How far your euro stretches across West Cork, Tipperary, Kerry and Dublin

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

Big dreams for tiny houses: The Irish designers making small spaces work

Big dreams for tiny houses: The Irish designers making small spaces work

World

Charlie Kirk Vigil

Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

A preliminary hearing would determine if there is enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go forward with a trial

Trump US Israel

Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House as pressure mounts to end war in Gaza

Glastonbury Festival 2014 - Day 3

Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency due to ‘health challenges’

Pakistan Polio

Pakistan’s polio fight suffers a blow with two new cases reported in the south

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Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Gas Networks Ireland is continuously improving on an already high standard of customer service

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Thinking ahead to housing treatments

Shot of a mature businesswoman using a digital tablet during a meeting with colleagues in a modern office

The pension auto-enrolment clock is ticking

Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

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