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<p>Gareth Sheridan arriving with his wife Heidi at Offaly County Council in Tullamore. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

politics

'No regrets': Gareth Sheridan's presidential election bid over as he fails to get Offaly and Meath's backing

There had been a belief in Gareth Sheridan's camp that he had the Offaly County Council nomination secured

<p>Gareth Sheridan (left) with his wife Heidi outside Offaly County Council offices in Tullamore on Monday. Photo: Niall Carson/PA</p>

comment-analysis

Mick Clifford: Does public service beckon for Gareth Sheridan now he can't run for presidency?

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world

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, announces return of show on Tuesday

School and Down syndrome: First schoolday bell rings for Annabelle

people

School and Down syndrome: First schoolday bell rings for Annabelle

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

politics

Taoiseach: Suspensions 'not the ideal way' of dealing with students in special schools

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

economy

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

Dalo's Hurling Show: Barrs topple the Barony, Clare cracker, O'Brien the beacon in Limerick

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Barrs topple the Barony, Clare cracker, O'Brien the beacon in Limerick

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 - Portraits

culture

Irvine Welsh: 'I'm doing a biopic of James Connolly and his early years'

Cork council rules out buying €600k drain-clearing machine to help prevent flooding

munster

Cork council rules out buying €600k drain-clearing machine to help prevent flooding

Regular Columnists

Clodagh Finn: Great Irish wives, the club with so many overlooked members

S Terry Prone: We may be better at 'performative empathy' than at being informers

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

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Colin Sheridan: Sometimes the simplest messages are the most difficult to deliver

Insight: Must Reads

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Six months after the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, questions remain over the investigation and the only suspect’s freedom

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

MIRIAM HUSSEY

Miriam Hussey: I ended up in hospital after travelling — it was quite frightening to see that

Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

News

Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family

Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family

'Hard right' agitator with links to another political party believed to be behind abuse

Cork teenager punched security guard in face before leaving supermarket with bottles of whiskey

Cork teenager punched security guard in face before leaving supermarket with bottles of whiskey

Cocker spaniel Bailey released from Derry prison after public outcry

Cocker spaniel Bailey released from Derry prison after public outcry

drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon. drug addict problem and therapy concept

Man and woman charged with drug dealing in Cork

sport

FAI headquarters

Oireachtas sports committee hearing to go ahead regardless of FAI participation

Committee chairman Alan Kelly TD revealed during RTÉ’s Drivetime radio show that he’d been contacted by FAI chairman Tony Keohane. He said the FAI were reconsidering their position.

O’Brien's Fairyhouse treble capped by brilliant Yaupon De Replay in Blenheim Stakes

O’Brien's Fairyhouse treble capped by brilliant Yaupon De Replay in Blenheim Stakes

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

NFL 'evaluating the interest' from teams about playing future games in Dublin

Flying Fortress helps Robert Whearty hit milestone at Listowel

Flying Fortress helps Robert Whearty hit milestone at Listowel

Lifestyle

Harpers Bazaar Women of the Year 2024

Suzanne Harrington: I volunteered backstage at Together For Palestine — here's my experience

It’s a long, hectic day of sound checks and running around and trying not to get Jamie XX mixed up with James Blake, or scream 'Oh my God, it’s Felicia!' into Guy Pearce’s face.

Lunch box with snacks, bottle of juice and stationery on yellow table, flat lay

Life Hack: What is biohacking and can it help your child eat healthier at school?

Woman managing the debt

Caitríona Redmond: How to save over €48 per month on essential bills

Beneath Our Feet: Art meets archaeology on North Main Street in Cork

Beneath Our Feet: Art meets archaeology on North Main Street in Cork

Viewpoints

UN General Assembly

Paul Hosford: How will UN answer questions of its ability to solve the world's crises?

The UN's agencies are generally — though not universally — considered to be forces for good, but the utility of its general assembly beyond being a talking shop is a question frequently posed

TOPSHOT-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT

Forced to flee Gaza City: 'It feels like the countdown has begun to our annihilation'

Adam Maguire: Irish Bailout Babies still paying the price of the financial crash

Adam Maguire: Irish Bailout Babies still paying the price of the financial crash

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent

Ann Murphy: Sex-for-rent legislation must be enacted without delay

Subscriber

Cork hurling talking points: down to the final four, Erin's Own and Newtown live to fight another day

S Cork hurling talking points: down to the final four, Erin's Own and Newtown live to fight another day

After another hectic weekend of action throughout the county, the defending senior champions saw their reign end.

Bundee Aki with fans 20/9/2025

S Colin Sheridan: Is that optimism? The time is now for Connacht

Cork Premier SHC: Late goal rescues Newtown in relegation thriller against Erin's Own

S Cork Premier SHC: Late goal rescues Newtown in relegation thriller against Erin's Own

Barrs blow Imokilly away to storm into Cork Premier SHC semi-finals

S Barrs blow Imokilly away to storm into Cork Premier SHC semi-finals

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

A Cork businessman, previously unknown to Gardaí, was arrested after €750,000 in ATM withdrawals sparked an international fraud probe

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

Watch Now

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Highlights from the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon 2025.

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

farming

175ac West Waterford farm goes to auction at €2.25m AMV

175ac West Waterford farm goes to auction at €2.25m AMV

The property is being sold jointly by Denis Collins, of Fermoy-based Collins O’Meara Auctioneers, and by Éamonn Spratt, of Dungarvan-based REA Spratt Auctioneers

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Property

Will this Waterfall home be the next Heatherfield house to break the €1m mark?

Will this Waterfall home be the next Heatherfield house to break the €1m mark?

Five-bed detached home in Heatherfield, Waterfall, Cork, listed at €995,000 with landscaped gardens, garage and strong family appeal

€525k West Cork Hungry Hill double decker could feed a lifestyle

€525k West Cork Hungry Hill double decker could feed a lifestyle

Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for €335,000 and under

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for €335,000 and under

World

UN General Assembly Israel Palestinians

France recognises Palestinian state at UN meeting on Middle East peace process

The Palestinian delegation, including its UN ambassador, Riyad Mansour, could be seen standing and applauding as the declaration was made

UN General Assembly

Leaders convene at United Nations as world convulses in war

Harlesden shooting death

Four injured as members of public intervene to stop knife attack in London

Alaa Abd el-Fattah detained

Jailed British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah pardoned by Egypt president’s office

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Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

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