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Frontline gardaí demand tougher stance on violent Citywest protesters after officers injured

The Garda Representative Association says stronger measures are needed to protect officers after violent anti-migrant protests at Citywest

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court and crime

Cork motorcyclist who wrote off car after crash at junction convicted of careless driving

<p>Fota Wildlife Park will remain closed for 'a number of weeks'. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Fota Wildlife Park faces €1m loss as bird flu outbreak forces extended closure

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

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Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

Weekend Weather: Rain may dampen spirits as Cork Jazz Festival crowds hit the city

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Weekend Weather: Rain may dampen spirits as Cork Jazz Festival crowds hit the city

Cork’s Grange Bar and Restaurant on the market for more than €1m as owner plans retirement

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Cork’s Grange Bar and Restaurant on the market for more than €1m as owner plans retirement

Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer

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Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

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Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

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Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

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Presidential election

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S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

Here are some sample questions which our candidates should really answer if they claim to represent us all. And by all I mean, of course, all of us on Leeside

Irish presidential election

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Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys calls on Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

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File Pics An Post has said it will need to cut staff numbers by almost 2000 by 2015.

Judge seeks references before finalising case against postman who punched man in the head

The court heard the accused had three previous convictions from 2021, including assault

Construction to begin on long-awaited Glanmire primary care centre by Halloween

Construction to begin on long-awaited Glanmire primary care centre by Halloween

Migrant accommodation

Seventeen people charged after second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

Annual Fianna Fail Wolfe Tone Commemoration

Ireland to co-guarantee €140bn Ukraine loan from frozen Russian assets, says Taoiseach

sport

Super Rugby Pacific Rd 7 - Highlanders v Hurricanes

Former Munster man Jason Holland to step away from All Blacks setup

Holland has been with the All Blacks since head coach Scott Robertson took the reins in 2024.

Federation of Irish Sport Pre-Budget Breakfast Briefing

Keane to take up Cricket Ireland role following conclusion of Swim Ireland tenure

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 1st Test

Wallabies make 13 starters and hand captaincy to two-Test rookie for Japan clash

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Meath to play 'home' league games at Croke Park in 2026

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Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

As guest editor, Annmarie O’Connor wanted to interview a person who had faced the rubble of life. Here, she talks to Katriona O’Sullivan about picking up the pieces

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

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'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

Lifestyle

Pine marten 'resurrection' after nearly being wiped out by guns, strychnine, and habitat destruction

Pine marten 'resurrection' after nearly being wiped out by guns, strychnine, and habitat destruction

A plurality of martens is called a ‘richness’ — an odd term for this most solitary of mammals. The name may refer to the money that was to be made from selling its luxurious pelt

From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause

From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause

Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing

What is Tryka, Ireland's alternative to Hyrox? And how do I take part?

What is Tryka, Ireland's alternative to Hyrox? And how do I take part?

Viewpoints

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

We have to protect Ireland’s investment in education and the social-mobility programmes that made university accessible to families like mine, writes Cian O'Donnell

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence

Googles AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator

Ireland is the world's second-largest importer of Israeli goods. We've sold our morals

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

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MTU appoints new university executive and unveils five new faculties

S MTU appoints new university executive and unveils five new faculties

Munster Technological University's new structure is core to its strategic objective of being a globally competitive university

John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding

S John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding

Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

S Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

Atletico de Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

S Liverpool's next problem? The Frankfurt starlet following Marmoush and Ekitike

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

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Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Violent clashes occured outside Citywest hotel, which houses asylum seekers, on Tuesday evening. The protest followed an alleged sexual assault on nearby Garter Lane in Saggart on Monday.

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

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Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Cattle Market

Beef Report: Prices have lifted by up to 10 cents/kg across the main categories this week

Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

Property

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

Plans to be lodged this month for apartments at Anglesea Terrace, where one block will rival the height of the Elysian

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Blackcap; Sylvia atricapilla; female on holly berries

These berries will make your garden a magnet for birds

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

World

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Rubio will travel to Israel after Vance visit to ensure Gaza ceasefire holds

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said he will be travelling to Israel to keep the momentum on the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. It comes as US vice president JD Vance’s visit to the country comes to a close.

Philippines-Typhoon Victims Lawsuit

Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell

Canada Economy

Canada will double non-US exports as Canadians can’t rely on America: Carney

Belgium EU Summit

European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia

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