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Sinn Féin MEP's ex-partner has sentence extended for offences under Coco's Law

Sean Tyrrell, 39, of 31 Cypress Grove, Loughboy, Kilkenny, was given a four-month custodial sentence in April 2025, with a separate four-month jail term suspended for two years

<p>Deirdre Jacob (left) went missing in 1998 while Jo Jo Dullard (right) disappeared in 1995.</p>

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Gardaí investigating murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob begin fresh search

<p>Denis O'Rourke and Marguerita Sheridan on their wedding day.</p>

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'You wouldn’t do to a dog what was done to Marguerita. How could there only be five years given for that?'

In Pictures: BoolaBoom to the fore for opening night of Savoy in Cork

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In Pictures: BoolaBoom to the fore for opening night of Savoy in Cork

Ireland v Italy - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

rugby

IRFU condemns 'cowardly' online abuse after Edwin Edogbo's Ireland debut

Much loved West Cork restaurant to close as owners say 'time for a change'

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Much loved West Cork restaurant to close as owners say 'time for a change'

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SDonal Lenihan: It's 26 years since such major surgery to an Irish team. We were backed into a corner then

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SDonal Lenihan: It's 26 years since such major surgery to an Irish team. We were backed into a corner then

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Sex File: I need time to reconnect with my husband, but he's keen to get into bed ASAP

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Kathleen Funchion 'feels vindicated again' as ex-partner's sentence is raised for Coco's Law offence

Kathleen Funchion 'feels vindicated again' as ex-partner's sentence is raised for Coco's Law offence

The Sinn Féin MEP said Sean Tyrrell's appeal of his sentence was an attempt by him to 'drag the situation on'

'Horseplay' and explosion among 138 incidents that lead to Defence Forces injuries in two years

'Horseplay' and explosion among 138 incidents that lead to Defence Forces injuries in two years

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Planning for 200 homes on outskirts of Cork City rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Planning for 200 homes on outskirts of Cork City rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála

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Tom Wood with his father Keith Wood after the game 21/2/2025

Keith Wood: 'After a Lions series, every player that went on tour is wrecked'

The former Ireland hooker on his rugby family, why Andy Farrell’s side need to rebuild and the physical toll of touring with the Lions

Troy Parrott celebrates scoring the winning goal with teammates 11/12/2025

'That’s not going to be my career' - After Portugal and Hungary goals Troy Parrott wants more big Ireland moments

Ask Donal Lenihan! What's your question for the Ireland and Munster legend

Ask Donal Lenihan! What's your question for the Ireland and Munster legend

Scotland v England - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

Revitalised Scotland trample all over Steve Borthwick’s lofty ambitions

Insight: Must Reads

'I have no desire to go anywhere': Inside the enclosed community of Tyburn nuns in Cork

S 'I have no desire to go anywhere': Inside the enclosed community of Tyburn nuns in Cork

Officially known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre, the nuns form part of a cloistered Benedictine contemplative order dedicated to perpetual Eucharistic adoration

Inside Dublin Zoo: Hippo eye surgery, orangutan birth and elephant herpes battle

Inside Dublin Zoo: Hippo eye surgery, orangutan birth and elephant herpes battle

Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: We should all use Valentine’s as an opportunity to foster affection

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Seamus Culleton and immigrants in US today could not identify with the Allston Seven

Clodagh Finn: The Irishwoman who married the national hero of the Philippines

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Traditions matter but it's time we were honest about the St Patrick's Day trip

Lifestyle

Pancakes

7 of the best places in Cork to indulge your pancake cravings

Whether you’re a sweet or savoury pancake lover, there is something for everyone in Cork City

Caitríona Redmond: What's the deal with tipping these days?

Caitríona Redmond: What's the deal with tipping these days?

An Unrecognizable Businesswoman Preparing A Package For Shipping

Life Hack: How to avoid scams on Vinted and what to do if you have any problems

Taoiseach visit to the US

Suzanne Harrington: Pragmatic diplomacy, or appeasing a fascist?

Viewpoints

Change in disability care is possible — it just requires planning

Change in disability care is possible — it just requires planning

Young people with disabilities face a cliff edge when their parents die. It doesn't have to be this way

Leaving Certificate results

Feeder school data is misleading and old-fashioned

Future Cork: Is the city ready to enter the 21st century?

Future Cork: Is the city ready to enter the 21st century?

Italy Politics

Shona Murray: Europe at risk if it does not become a 'genuine federation'

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Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: The GAA's rarest rivalry — one parish, two No 1s

Elsewhere Donegal force Mayo into questions about their kicking game.

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S Tommy Barker: Online bidding for a home in Ireland now feels like a gamble

Aston Villa v Manchester United - Premier League - Villa Park

S Colin Sheridan: Jim Ratcliffe’s comments a symptom of football's billionaire problem

Assortment of Candy Hearts

S Terry Prone: We should all use Valentine’s as an opportunity to foster affection

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Mick Clifford: Alan Kearney case has all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice

Mick Clifford: Alan Kearney case has all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice

The case of Alan Kearney highlights a dearth of accountability for the Defence Forces

Six Nations Podcast: what we learned from Ireland's win over Italy

Six Nations Podcast: what we learned from Ireland's win over Italy

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

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Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie appealed for help from members of the public on Monday (February 9), nine days after her mother Nancy’s presumed abduction in Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LX - Levi's Stadium

Watch: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin in vibrant Super Bowl halftime show

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

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Farmers pessimistic about TB eradication in 10 years' time, survey says

Research conducted by the ESRI also found that a farmer’s beliefs about the effectiveness of biosecurity measures are the strongest indicator of whether they partake in TB prevention actions and behaviour

Teagasc begins construction of sustainable animal and grassland research centre at Moorepark

Teagasc begins construction of sustainable animal and grassland research centre at Moorepark

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

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The week everyone missed: TB, CAP reform and Mercosur moves on

Property

Professional staging: Meet the Irish woman helping properties sell faster for more

Professional staging: Meet the Irish woman helping properties sell faster for more

Eve Kelliher discovers what a typical day is like for Dara Carey

Pruned rose bushes in a country rose garden after winter. Leafless rose stems await summer. Soil insulation with sawdust

Garden Q&A: My rose bush is still bare in February. Is it alive?

Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes

Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes

Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000

Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000

World

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Rubio backs Orban’s bid for another term during visit to Hungary

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming elections in April, emphasising during a visit to Budapest the strong personal relationship between ...

Mobile phone use for children and teenagers

UK eyes Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

Palestine Action court case

Palestine Action cases in England adjourned until appeal concludes, says senior judge

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Rubio meets Orban in Budapest as US and Hungary to sign civilian nuclear pact

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Trust, data, governance: How life sciences can balance the opportunities and risks of AI – responsibly

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Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

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Using the R&D tax credit to foster industry-academic collaboration

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