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Civil servant accused of passing confidential Government information to foreign intelligence service

Court hears accused allegedly accessed Government systems and shared staff data with a foreign contact

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Gardaí are appealing for information about the man discovered sleeping rough in Ballincollig in August 1986. He spent the rest of his life in care at St Stephen’s Hospital in Glanmire. Pictures courtesy of An Garda Síochána</p>

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Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986

<p>Arne Slot during the Premier League match at The City Ground, Nottingham. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire</p>

soccer

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him

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Tommy Martin: Solving the mystery of Jim McGuinness and David Clifford's great escapes

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food columnists

Joe McNamee: Learning to beat the heat at the Irish Chilli Festival

Georgian glamour meets modern ease at luxury €675k Blackrock apartment

residential

Georgian glamour meets modern ease at luxury €675k Blackrock apartment

Kerry v Derry - Christy Ring Cup Final

gaa

Derry stun Kerry to end Christy Ring Cup final heartbreak

Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight

munster

Ryder Cup 2027 sparks business optimism in Adare as traders plan for global spotlight

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columnists

Esther McCarthy: I spent 9 hours and 59 minutes on a single app last week

News

Military accident

Man in his 20s dies after single-car crash in north Dublin

Passenger taken to hospital as gardaí investigate fatal overnight collision and seek dash-cam footage.

Calls for traffic warden in Midleton as illegal parking causes gridlock

Calls for traffic warden in Midleton as illegal parking causes gridlock

Property

Cork among worst performers as social housing inspections fall far behind Government targets

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sport

KPMG Womens Irish Open Golf Championship - Day Two

Sara Byrne claims career-best LET finish in France

Despite only having recently returned from a long injury lay-off, Sara Byrne finished second in the Jabra Ladies Open de France

Jack O'Donoghue dejected after the match 30/5/2026

McMillan wants Munster to feel the pain after underperformance ends URC campaign

Darragh Murphy and Callum Coffey 16/5/2025

Cork minors outgun Kilkenny to book All-Ireland semi against Tipperary

Johan Grobbelaar tackles Michael Ala'alatoa 30/5/2026

Mighty scrum and clinical attack see Bulls steamroll Munster to reach URC semi-final

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Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

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'I held my baby for 59 minutes — I’m learning to live with the pain of her loss'

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S Top 100 restaurants in Ireland: Best food, chefs and dining experiences ranked

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‘All will be well’: Ellen Cassidy remembered ahead of Cork City Marathon tribute

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Lifestyle

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Climate change and its impacts are constant, and not just on Earth. We only have to look at our two nearest neighbour planets to see examples of how rampant climate change has transformed them into inhospitable wastelands

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Opel Frontera review: Why this affordable electric SUV could be Ireland’s best-value family EV

Opel Frontera review: Why this affordable electric SUV could be Ireland’s best-value family EV

Aishling Moore: How to make monkfish with haricot bean, pea, and guanciale stew

Aishling Moore: How to make monkfish with haricot bean, pea, and guanciale stew

Viewpoints

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Can Ireland benefit from leading the EU? What to expect from the 2026 presidency

Thousands of delegates, major security operations and diplomatic opportunities will define Ireland’s six-month EU role

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

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Unqualified influencers are promoting dangerous peptides and regulators can't cope

Property

€425,000 Midleton turnkey family home is as good as new

€425,000 Midleton turnkey family home is as good as new

Internally, the house has quality finishes, such as the solid herringbone oak flooring and newly installed stove in the living room.

Wish List: Plates with presence, outdoor stoves and ice baths

Wish List: Plates with presence, outdoor stoves and ice baths

Five-star Cork welcome for works by Salvador Dalí and Liam O'Neill at outdoor exhibition

Five-star Cork welcome for works by Salvador Dalí and Liam O'Neill at outdoor exhibition

Carrigaline’s most exclusive estate sees another luxury home hit the market for €935k

Carrigaline’s most exclusive estate sees another luxury home hit the market for €935k

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Tipperary v Clare - Fulfil Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Galway eye revenge but Clare have grown with every game

This Galway U20 team has an edge, but they’re meeting a very good Clare team that has steadily improved as the championship has progressed

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S Restaurant review: The Muddlers Club is packed with charm, finesse, and attitude

Bougie Schull Point is a €1.85m waterside looker that could set a new price record

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Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

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farming

Protein boom creates major opportunity for Ireland’s dairy industry

Protein boom creates major opportunity for Ireland’s dairy industry

Growing global demand for protein-rich products is creating lucrative opportunities for Irish dairy processors and farmers

Denis Hickey: Flying calves and fields bursting with grass

Denis Hickey: Flying calves and fields bursting with grass

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026

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World

Laos Cave Rescue

Rescuers free four villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos said they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, a day after another one was successfully extracted.

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