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<p>Leona Cusack (née Kirwan) Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare, died at University Hospital Limerick in February of last year. </p>

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Pregnant woman's family feel ‘haunted’ by delay in sepsis treatment

Leona Cusack née Kirwan was just over five weeks pregnant following IVF when she was brought to UHL maternity hospital in the early hours of February 15, 2024

<p>The remains of the deceased teenager are removed from the apartment in the Grattan Wood complex in Donaghmede, Dublin, on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins</p>

court and crime

Witnesses may shed light on fatal Donaghmede stabbing

<p>Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys talking to 'Irish Examiner' Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford on her campaign trail in Fermoy Co Cork, last week. Picture Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Health fears to keep Heather Humphreys out of Dáil politics if she doesn't become president

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Hotel review: Is this Co Down escape the peak of Irish nature tourism?

Half of Naval Service officer cadets leave before completing training, conference told

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Half of Naval Service officer cadets leave before completing training, conference told

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economy

Ireland is more reliant on corporation tax than official data suggests

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

soccer

How can Ireland reach a World Cup playoff?

Cork Jazz Festival: UK star Nubya Garcia on Camden, and the melting pot that spawned her sound

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Cork Jazz Festival: UK star Nubya Garcia on Camden, and the melting pot that spawned her sound

Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG pegged back by St Joseph’s Tulla

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Dr Harty Cup: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG pegged back by St Joseph’s Tulla

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Sarah Harte: Our presidential contest illustrates just how far Irish women have come

Fergus Finlay: €2,500,000,000 on the dogs and the geegees? That's Ireland

S Terry Prone: Like others with dementia, Bruce Willis is being robbed of his dignity and privacy

News

Fianna Fáil appoints panel to review botched Jim Gavin presidential election bid

Fianna Fáil appoints panel to review botched Jim Gavin presidential election bid

Tom Brabazon, Eamon Scanlon, Margaret Murphy O’Connor, and chairman Ciaran O’Loughlin SC will bring specific proposals back to the party by November 12

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly says her presidential election campaign has Fine Gael ‘very worried’

Irish presidential election

Paul Hosford: Strange choices during Heather Humphreys' last-ever political campaign

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Gardaí deny allegations that use of force at pro-Palestine protest violated 'human rights obligations'

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Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

S Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

After years of illness and depression, Michael Harding has learned to embrace winter — and the mortality it mirrors

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

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How to deal with AI: 'I still trust my gut, but do I trust it more than ChatGPT?'

sport

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium

'There's an exciting look to the panel' - Andy Farrell returns with his tried and tested Ireland squad

Yet with an ageing squad, with eight of the players named on Wednesday set to be at least 35 by the next World Cup, would it not have been beneficial to hand opportunities sooner rather than later to less experienced players.

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

'She has driven women's football again and again': Alan Mahon on soon to be centurion Katie McCabe's influence

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ryan Manning ‘disappointed’ to be suspended for crunch Portugal visit

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'We should get praised for playing Séamus Coleman' - Heimir Hallgrímsson defends selection process

Lifestyle

Donal Hickey: Cork's Atlantic Pond due to reopen in November

Donal Hickey: Cork's Atlantic Pond due to reopen in November

The elevated tree walkway, woodland paths, and Barrington’s Folly section of the 32-hectare Marina Park are all open now.

Deirdre O'Kane on the power of vulnerability, being authentic, and why Cork is 'having a moment'

Deirdre O'Kane on the power of vulnerability, being authentic, and why Cork is 'having a moment'

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A natural face lift: The best sculpting facials to book now

Bernard O'Shea: Five reasons I don’t have a pension — perfecting the Irish art of financial denial

Bernard O'Shea: Five reasons I don’t have a pension — perfecting the Irish art of financial denial

Viewpoints

Waiting in court

Climate now touches every area of law

While the courtroom is no substitute for political leadership on climate change, it has become an indispensable forum for accountability

Louise Burne: Harvey’s grieving family deserve better than parties going through the motions

Louise Burne: Harvey’s grieving family deserve better than parties going through the motions

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

We're going to war on dereliction — but not yet

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David O'Mahony: History tells us betting on AI bubble is a bad idea

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Michael Moynihan: I'm a little bit worried about the new public toilets opening up in Cork

S Michael Moynihan: I'm a little bit worried about the new public toilets opening up in Cork

it’s truly unfortunate there are nowhere near the same number of public toilets in the centre of the city that there were sixty-five years ago

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S Donal Lenihan: Once more, Boks doing some serious block building

Datavant hires 40 staff, ahead of its recruitment targets in Galway

S Datavant hires 40 staff, ahead of its recruitment targets in Galway

Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

S Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

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World Cup qualifier podcast special: what needs to happen with two games to go

World Cup qualifier podcast special: what needs to happen with two games to go

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on Ireland's hard-fought win over 10-man Armenia and look forward to the final two games of the group.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

The Gaelic Football Show: behind the scenes at a special 'townie' club

S The Gaelic Football Show: behind the scenes at a special 'townie' club

Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Needing another verse of Killeagh and gearing up for Dalo and TJ's super Sunday

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Watch: World first as diver jumps from West Cork's Dursey Island cable car

Orlando Duque, 51, a world-famous cliff diver, said the 24m dive from the cable car was unlike anything he had ever faced before

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Watch: Trump says Gaza war is over as Hamas, Israel swap hostages and prisoners

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

Watch: Photographer Kieran Clancy remembered fondly in Limerick

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Mince and steaks from the butcher's store - English Market, Cork, Ireland

Irish beef dominates World Steak Challenge: companies win 68 medals, including 24 gold awards

Irish companies led the field at the World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam.

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Farmers say supermarkets' cutting milk prices is a PR campaign to lure shoppers

Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader

Wexford students look to make Irish beef a global leader

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Irish water quality continues to decline, reports EPA

Property

Opportunity to shape the future in the South-West as Tralee lands come to market for €4.5m

Opportunity to shape the future in the South-West as Tralee lands come to market for €4.5m

Described as “probably the most exciting land sale in Tralee in a long time”

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Garden Q&A: Should I clear up fallen leaves or let wildlife enjoy them?

Strong interest in Tralee service station guiding at €950k

Strong interest in Tralee service station guiding at €950k

Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals

Plans for almost 60 new homes in Schull greenlit by An Coimisiún Pleanála following appeals

World

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Red Cross receives remains of two more Hamas hostages to be given to Israel

The confusion added to tensions over the fragile truce that has paused the two-year war

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Faulty engineering led to implosion of submersible headed to Titanic – report

Madagascar Protests

Military coup leader says he will be sworn in as Madagascar’s president

France Politics

French prime minister Lecornu faces further attempts to topple his government

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