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politics

Taoiseach distances Fianna Fáil from Bertie Ahern immigration remarks

Micheál Martin says Ireland must respect people of all ethnic backgrounds following controversy over Bertie Ahern remarks

<p>Any link with the hantavirus outbreak that led to the deaths of three passengers onboard the Hondius cruise ship has been ruled out. File picture AP</p>

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Irish among 1,700 confined to cruise ship in France after suspected norovirus outbreak

<p>Simon Callow in Four Weddings And A Funeral. The two- or three-day conspicuous multiple outfit wedding took a bath during the recession, to re-emerge post-covid with a vengeance.</p>

columnists

Sarah Harte: It's strange to attend a wedding as an almost-divorcée

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'I just walked in and bought my dress off the rack'

people

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'I just walked in and bought my dress off the rack'

'It’s a disgrace what they’re doing': Council votes to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's St Patrick's Street

munster

'It’s a disgrace what they’re doing': Council votes to reduce taxi ranks on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

farming

Food watchdog issues major recall of chicken from several retailers

Darragh Heneghan with a shot at goal 10/5/2026

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Maurice Brosnan: Galway's kickout issues, Heneghan's breakout, and Geaney's genius

I tried sea and sauna therapy in Cork for the first time — here's what happened

health and wellbeing

I tried sea and sauna therapy in Cork for the first time — here's what happened

A general view of the Aviva Stadium 26/3/2019

news

'Growing safety and moral concerns' for staff working during Ireland-Israel fixture

News

Meta Data Centres

Customer energy bills are not bearing a 'disproportionate brunt' from data centres, regulator says

The Oireachtas Energy Committee has also heard that developing nuclear power in Ireland could take up to 15 years, and have 'unforeseen consequences'

Elderly Man Wearing Hearing Aid Working on Laptop at Home while Using Assistive Technology

WHO says many people in Ireland face barriers accessing assistive technology

Child playing with mathematical toy

Government accused of reneging on 'big election promises' to reduce costs of childcare

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept

Child victims recorded paedophile pensioner admitting sexual abuse

sport

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Leinster Schools Head Coach, MSc Sports Performance Analysis lecturer, and The Currency columnist Brett Igoe

Sunderland v Manchester United - Premier League - Stadium of Light

Manchester United to speak with Michael Carrick about permanent head coach role

Tigers Woods' prescription drug records to be handed over to prosecutors in DUI case

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Ted Lasso star signs professional deal with American second-tier side

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Insight: Must Reads

SHANNEN HEALY

S I’m going to 11 weddings this year — here’s how I’m saving money and still having fun

Cork-born, Dublin-based Shannen Healy has grown a following as a de-influencer, sharing her imperfect sustainable journey online. Here she shares how she is approaching wedding season in a way that saves money, reduces waste, and doesn’t take away from the fun

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry evolution is clear as same old Cork failings rush to surface

My family journey through Thailand — a goodbye disguised as a holiday

My family journey through Thailand — a goodbye disguised as a holiday

Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

S Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

S Terry Prone: Labour’s losses are down to the fact that they didn’t listen to voters

David O'Mahony: Met Gala may not be your thing but it shows art hasn't gone out of fashion

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Colin Sheridan: Demanding accountability from a government or a society is not racism

Lifestyle

79th Cannes Film Festival

In pictures: Ruth Negga and Maura Higgins among red carpet guests at Cannes Film Fest

Irish stars appeared alongside a number of international film stars at the festival's opening ceremony on Tuesday

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

The 98th Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles

Barry Keoghan says Beatles biopics have ‘indie soul’ and will be incredible

Empire Awards Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek’s wife says ‘reality is settling in’ months after actor died

Viewpoints

Hospital stock

Elaine Loughlin: Simple steps that could alleviate pressure on nurses

Instead of spending an afternoon highlighting the dedication of our nurses, our politicians could do the job they are elected to carry out

Local elections 2026

Enda Brady: It was the lack of hope which killed Starmer’s premiership

Common Seals in Ireland

What will it take for Ireland to prioritise marine protection?

The Ireland team dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026

Paul Hosford: Petitions committee a good place to see what's on Irish people's minds

Property

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Jennifer Sheahan: How to reseal your bath or shower

Resealing your bath or shower may not be glamorous, but it is far more manageable than it looks

New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

padel tennis racket sport court and balls.

Green light for new padel tennis facility in Cork

Subscriber

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: Lancaster has made Galway, at once, hostile and attractive

Given the quality and consistency of performance they are delivering at present, Connacht are on a clear upward trajectory even if they fail to make the top eight next weekend.

FAI Director of Football Media Briefing

S John Fallon: John Martin’s Shamrock Rovers history mystery bad for his FAI role

The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

S The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

LISTEN NOW

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

The podcast explores growing privacy concerns linked to wearable recording technology and social media content creation

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Watch Now

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

More than 90 Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to go since the weekend

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

State visit to the US - Day Two

Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

farming

Amazon Cowboys Maintain Brazilian Cattle Feed Lot

Brazilian exports to be banned from the EU

Due to non-compliance with antimicrobial medicine use, Brazil will not be permitted to export animal-produced products to the EU

A European badger in the forest

Department launches €6m badger biosecurity scheme to tackle Bovine TB

Racks of Cultivated Living Lettuce at Indoor Vertical Farm

Vertical farming lettuce releases higher emissions, study finds

8a Kildare parcel achieves €25k/acre at auction

8a Kildare parcel achieves €25k/acre at auction

World

Local elections 2026

Nigel Farage faces probe by sleaze watchdog over £5m gift

Reform leader has previously insisted there is 'no case to answer'

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Allies of Wes Streeting say he will launch challenge of Keir Starmer tomorrow

Starmer premiership crisis

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?

Russia Ukraine War

Russia targets residential areas of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace

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How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

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