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<p>The said 600 of these concerns related to emotional abuse including bullying, humiliating the person, or coercive control of an older person. Picture: John Stillwell/PA</p>

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Over 1,000 concerns of elder abuse reported in Cork and Kerry last year

HSE data coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

<p>Qayyum Balogan: 'He was a beautiful singer, a beautiful child.'</p>

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'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman

<p>The FSAI has advised that children aged 10 and under should not consume slush ice drinks containing glycerol.</p>

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'Slushie' ban for children considered because of potential health impacts

Hotel review: This Dingle guesthouse has superb hospitality and deep comfort

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Hotel review: This Dingle guesthouse has superb hospitality and deep comfort

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland

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Canadian prime minister takes aim at Trump with impression during Mayo homecoming

All electric buses currently in storage to join fleet by next year, says NTA

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All electric buses currently in storage to join fleet by next year, says NTA

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Mark McHugh calls for All-Ireland SFC tweak after Westmeath defeat

West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'

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West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'

Russia Ukraine War

world

Putin and Zelensky each speak to Trump as drone strikes kill two in Russia

News

Flood relief programme 'in limbo' due to lack of engineering expertise

Flood relief programme 'in limbo' due to lack of engineering expertise

Over 50% of schemes stuck at design stage, despite €2bn in funding

'You can always hear the screaming': Surgeon reveals horrors of mission to Gaza

'You can always hear the screaming': Surgeon reveals horrors of mission to Gaza

80% of Kerry community addiction treatment programme participants stayed abstinent from drink and drugs

80% of Kerry community addiction treatment programme participants stayed abstinent from drink and drugs

Irish Cabinet meeting

Higher income tax threshold and childcare supports under consideration for Budget 2027

sport

Cavan v Dublin - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2B

Ger Brennan wants Parnell Park return for Dublin footballers

"I'd love to go and play, if it was a home draw for Dublin, probably on a Sunday playing in Parnell Park and get out of Croke Park,” said Ger Brennan.

Netherlands v Japan: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands

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La Rochelle's rollercoaster season ends with Paris pain

Conor Falvey 14/6/2026

Rising Cork star Conor Falvey makes breakthrough with first Drift Masters podium

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Insight: Must Reads

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Can Jennifer Carroll MacNeill deliver Sláintecare despite resistance from healthcare leaders?

Shona Murray: Europe stood with Ireland on Brexit — now Ireland must stand with Europe

Lifestyle

Couple sleeping and spooning in bed

Sex File: Can our happy marriage survive without physical intimacy?

We love each other, but we haven't had sex for three years

John Shinnors: 'I think girls loved the smell of turpentine off of me'

John Shinnors: 'I think girls loved the smell of turpentine off of me'

Social media stock

Dear Dáithí: My mother-in-law comments on every post — should I block her on my socials?

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

My Childhood with Mary Kennedy: ‘We had no money but we had fabulous times’

Viewpoints

Pregnant Woman in Counseling Session, Expectant Mother

Same-sex couples and other surrogate families in Ireland need guardianship rights

I co-authored a report on guardianship for surrogates in 2022. Minister O'Callaghan isn't publishing it — and we don't know why

Young Business Boys with Money Savings

Do we really want childcare to be the latest investment fund wheeze?

Kaja Kallas visit to Dublin

Ireland’s EU presidency could cost €400m. Is the influence gained worth the price?

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

Our pilgrim paths offer a massive tourism opportunity for rural Ireland

Property

All the right angles at €580k Model Farm Road home

All the right angles at €580k Model Farm Road home

Artfully engineered extension is a winner at Notre Dame, 15 Laburnum Park

Glorious gardens in genteel Upper Rochestown's €1.35m home

Glorious gardens in genteel Upper Rochestown's €1.35m home

CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

CastleFreke owner launches luxury gin as €20m restoration project continues in West Cork

Knockraha home with perfect pedigree for €820,000

Knockraha home with perfect pedigree for €820,000

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Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy

S Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy

Former RTÉ presenter needs to learn that constantly talking in public about the payments debacle is not serving him well

North Belfast stabbing

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee

S David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee

Munster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship

S Clayton McMillan warns Munster must change or risk remaining also-rans

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

Paul Hosford debunks some of the myths around the pact, explaining what the pact is, what it means for Ireland and how much it will cost

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

Podcast: The cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How soon are we likely to have a single-tier health service in Ireland?

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

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North Belfast stabbing

Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack

Protesters in Belfast set a bus on fire on Tuesday (June 9) after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

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Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

Independent Bord Bia review did not find 'any significant concerns'

The independent review of the Bord Bia Board has found no governenance failures but has issued 22 recommendations to strengthen the organisation following protests earlier this year.

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

Alltech expands EU applications lab in Meath

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

MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike

World

Tyra Banks Netflix

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over America’s Next Top Model documentary

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, alleging that the producers stripped down hours of interview footage to construct a false narrative.

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Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10m

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

Ukraine and Moldova take step closer to joining EU

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Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on possible deal to end war

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