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Sharp rise in intimate image abuse of children 'a wake-up call', advocates say

New campaign will advice young people on what to do in scenarios such as being asked to send an image, if someone threatens to share an image, or if they have shared an image

<p>Defendant pleaded guilty to possession of the drug for sale or supply.</p>

court and crime

West Cork woman, 60, 'an unusual type of person' to appear before court on drugs charge

SFergus Finlay: Dear Andy, I've advised many political leaders so here's my advice to you

Pharmacist filling prescription in pharmacy

politics

Pharmacists to be allowed issue contraception prescriptions

'An endlessly kind, humble, and talented young man': Tributes after death of Cork show jumper

munster

'An endlessly kind, humble, and talented young man': Tributes after death of Cork show jumper

Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k

residential

Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k

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soccer

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria

Jimmy Crowley: Cork musicians unite for tribute concert to music legend

culture

Jimmy Crowley: Cork musicians unite for tribute concert to music legend

Garda stock

munster

Garda injured after patrol car rammed in Glanmire

News

Close-up of boy having teeth examined

Dental staff employed by HSE falls 4%, with 65 roles left vacant

Staff shortage comes as waiting lists and school-screening backlogs grow, Dáil told

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases

Short-term letting platforms to face huge fines if they allow people without planning permission to advertise

A drug syringe and a spoon with cooked heroin

DPP delay leads to €100k drug case being struck out

'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass

'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass

sport

Aaron Greene celebrates scoring his side’s first goal 22/6/2026

Aaron Greene rescues point for Shamrock Rovers against Derry to extend lead

A quadruple substitution by Rovers with 20 minutes to play changed the complexion of the game

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork draw the crowd but is hurling drowning?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork draw the crowd but is hurling drowning?

Shelbourne v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Bohs blow Shels away to reclaim third

Dylan Browne McMonagle lands Ballinrobe double

Dylan Browne McMonagle lands Ballinrobe double

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Starmer premiership crisis

Enda Brady: Where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

Keir Starmer, the man with no message, will now leave No 10 Downing Street and presumably be replaced quickly by Andy Burnham, writes Enda Brady

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin

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

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

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Cliché-peddlers double-click on a journey to work out key takeaways

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Finglas school told to dream, inspire and succeed — while rain pours through the roof

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Father’s Day reminds us there is no such thing as a perfect dad

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Colin Sheridan: Where is the line between welcoming investment and surrendering identity?

Lifestyle

The Lumineers play in Cork this week as band turns 20: 'Ireland is always a highlight'

The Lumineers play in Cork this week as band turns 20: 'Ireland is always a highlight'

The indie-folk duo are at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) on Thursday, writes Kate Demolder

Irish Steel workers who went from boom to bust: 'It was heavy, hot, and loud'

Irish Steel workers who went from boom to bust: 'It was heavy, hot, and loud'

Zach Bryan in Cork: How has the US star become such a phenomenon in Ireland?

Zach Bryan in Cork: How has the US star become such a phenomenon in Ireland?

Girl helping mother cleaning dishes in the kitchen

Life Hack: How often should you wash your kitchen tea towel?

Viewpoints

Pride gains are real, but LGBT+ rights in Ireland cannot be taken for granted

Pride gains are real, but LGBT+ rights in Ireland cannot be taken for granted

It would be a mistake to presume hatred of the LGBT+ community has gone away

Irish unity is not a manifesto item for electoral advantage

Irish unity is not a manifesto item for electoral advantage

Mick Clifford: Jeffrey Donaldson’s claim to be a man of God proved as hollow as his politics

Mick Clifford: Jeffrey Donaldson’s claim to be a man of God proved as hollow as his politics

Sir Keir Starmer Ireland visit

Louise Burne: From tension with Sunak to warmer ties under Starmer — where will Burnham fit?

Property

Lavender dream

Garden Q&A: What's the best way to deal with cuckoo spit on lavender plants?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations

West coast vibes: See the spaces by the Irish designer making waves

West coast vibes: See the spaces by the Irish designer making waves

€845k bungalow on 21 acres in West Cork is a shore thing

€845k bungalow on 21 acres in West Cork is a shore thing

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The Gaelic Football Show: Where did it go wrong for Armagh and Donegal?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Where did it go wrong for Armagh and Donegal?

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan reflect on the weekend action and look forward to this weekend's All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Darren Morrissey pctured as he lifts the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship cup 6/6/2026

S Patrick Horgan: 'He’s such a good fielder he can give Cork another outlet if they want to go more direct'

Diarmuid Healy with Eoin Burke 21/6/2026

S Anthony Daly: Wins for Cork and Clare means it was a worrying weekend for Leinster hurling

Kerry v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: We are blessed that David Clifford isn’t doing his stuff on foreign soil

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An Irishwoman's Diary: Lady Arabella Denny was a woman before her time

An Irishwoman's Diary: Lady Arabella Denny was a woman before her time

Clodagh Finn joins Deirdre O'Shaugnessy to discuss the woman who left very explicit — and unusual — instructions for what was to be done when she died

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: 'Hell is not the proper place for' Bill Kenneally

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

Brexit 10 years on: What has been the real impact on Ireland and the UK?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

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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

farming

'We’re all in this together': Cork farmers hear water quality measures at stakeholder event

'We’re all in this together': Cork farmers hear water quality measures at stakeholder event

A Blackwater Catchment water quality event hosted by Teagasc, Dairygold and the Agricultural Science Association showcased measures to help farmers improve local water quality.

Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Wexford farmers receive 2025 Pasture Progress Award

Pipework deep under street level

Ask a solicitor: Should I sign the energy company's option agreement?

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus)

Progress being made to reverse hen harrier decline

World

Labour leadership

Hero's welcome for Andy Burnham in Westminster as Labour MPs pay homage to the King of the North

The public show of support for Mr Burnham suggests little appetite for a leadership contest

Starmer premiership crisis

Andy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Starmer resigns

Obit Alan Greenspan

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies aged 100

France Extreme Weather Heat

Schools close in France as red heat alerts spread amid soaring temperatures

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Safe2Eat 2026: Helping Irish people make safer, smarter food choices this summer

Safe2Eat focuses on making food safety part of everyday life, running from April to July across 23 countries, led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and supported in Ireland by Safefood

Cape Clear Lavender Festival returns as community project marks five years of growth

Cape Clear Lavender Festival returns as community project marks five years of growth

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund sponsored

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

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