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Older people facing 'critical unmet need' levels of illness, admits HSE

Health services and hospitals are not ready for the rapidly growing elderly population in Ireland, Tilda report finds

<p>Some 13.73kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €260,000 was seized. Cannabis resin, weighing some 6.92kg with an estimated value of more than €38,500, was also seized. Picture: Revenue</p>

news

Stun guns and smoke bombs among illegal and counterfeit items seized in past week

<p>Traitors Paudie, Eamon, and Katelyn seal John’s fate at the start of the episode. </p>

culture

'The Traitors' episode five review: Eamon's bull finally catches up with him

Little boy swimming crawl in pool

parenting

Help your child find their lane in a new activity

Trump

world

Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein allegedly signed by Trump

economy

Zippay: Irish banks to launch Revolut rival two years after previous effort was scrapped

Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

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Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

Steve World Premiere | Netflix

culture

Cillian Murphy Q+A: First album bought? First gig? Favourite Safe Harbour event?

Traffic Light against a Blue Sky with Clouds and Copy Space

munster

Major traffic light outage across Cork City leads to commuter chaos

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: We can't blame Tusla for societal failures

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Simon Harris threats highlight toxic abuse of politicians on social media

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

Insight: Must Reads

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Aoife CodyKane shares her experience of using a housesitting website to travel while keeping costs low — and all the pets she befriended along the way

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

News

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway

Housing costs drag 20% of Irish children into poverty, ESRI research shows

The ESRI shows that child poverty levels are currently on a par with the years following the 2008 financial crash when the skyrocketing cost of housing is factored in

'Sour taste' for some Fianna Fáil TDs in 'very, very tight' vote for presidential candidate

'Sour taste' for some Fianna Fáil TDs in 'very, very tight' vote for presidential candidate

Fine Gael think-in

Separate threats against Simon Harris and family not linked, gardaí believe

Cork man to admit robbing off licence in the city

Cork man to admit robbing off licence in the city

sport

Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami CF - Leagues Cup Final

MLS suspends Luis Suárez three games for spitting incident in Leagues Cup

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets escaped punishment, despite cameras showing him raising his hand to Obed Vargas’ face.

Kilruane MacDonaghs v Kiladangan - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Replay

Tipperary SHC: Kiladangan and Kilruane MacDonaghs to meet in preliminary quarter-final

England Press Conference and Walkaround - Rajko Mitic Stadium - Monday September 8th

Harry Kane says England are prepared for possible racist abuse against Serbia

Lord Erskine claims victory at Galway in chaotic Deacy Gilligan Hurdle

Lord Erskine claims victory at Galway in chaotic Deacy Gilligan Hurdle

Lifestyle

Podcast Corner: Mission Accomplished is a great listen for film fans

Podcast Corner: Mission Accomplished is a great listen for film fans

Brian Raftery digs into the making of some significant films in the 2000s

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

Tots to Teens: Have a field day with this model-farm toy

Tots to Teens: Have a field day with this model-farm toy

Low angle view of pensive little girl in pajamas looking away at home

Joanna Fortune: What happened to my sweet little girl?

Viewpoints

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

Forty years ago a report recommended capping prisoner numbers and developing community solutions. It's still the only way forward, writes former governor of Mountjoy Prison John Lonergan

CATHERINE CONNOLLY

Catherine Connolly unfairly targeted for past associations

Dentist and patient in dentist office

Dentist recruitment shortage is an emergency that must be addressed

Fine Gael think-in

Paul Hosford: We should not shy away from speaking out when the line is crossed

Subscriber

Donabate missing boy

S Fergus Finlay: We can't blame Tusla for societal failures

The best way to protect children is to give them the best possible start in life, writes Fergus Finlay

Inside Eli Lilly’s Cork plant making key ingredient for Mounjaro weight-loss drug

S Inside Eli Lilly’s Cork plant making key ingredient for Mounjaro weight-loss drug

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

S East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

LISTEN NOW

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon talk through the Republic of Ireland’s comeback against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

S The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

IRELAND-POLITICS-DE VALERA

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Watch Now

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy was delighted to win the Irish Open after making an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff.

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

farming

Precious produce

Losing derogation could force one in eight families out of dairying

The fallout would leave 29% of Ireland’s dairy processing capacity idle during what should be peak months of production

BELGIUM-EU-MERCOSUR-TRADE-ECONOMY

Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of beef tariff-free into EU

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets

Lighten Up: The ploughing... like Cannes, only better!

Property

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

Properties on the market in Dublin 8, Kenmare, Tipperary and Cork

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

Wish List: Hot on the scent of new fragrances, smart showers, and seasonal flavours

Wish List: Hot on the scent of new fragrances, smart showers, and seasonal flavours

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

World

Media Election Reckoning

Rupert Murdoch’s family reach deal on who will control media empire after death

Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of the 94-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death. The move ensures no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for US President Donald Trump and conservatives.

Mexico Train Crash

Train slams into bus in Mexico killing at least eight people

France Politics

France’s government toppled as PM Francois Bayrou ousted in confidence vote

Italy Obit Armani

Private funeral service held for Italian designer Giorgio Armani

Sponsored Content

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

'The footpath is his bed. The city is his home. And he's become invisible, a stranger in his own land'

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

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