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politics

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of presidential election bid

Mary Lou McDonald said she is needed to hold the Government to account

<p>It may prove easier to avoid overindulging in treats such as Quality Street this Christmas thanks to supply chain pressures. Picture: iStock</p>

economy

Shrinkflation bites as boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations lose weight

<p>A Garda search under way in Donabate, Dublin, amid an investigation into the circumstances of the disappearance and current whereabouts of a 7-year-old boy. Picture: Eamonn Farrell</p>

spotlight

Ann Murphy: The State is playing pass the parcel with missing children

Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking romantic

advice

Sex File: I'm struggling to keep pace with his sex drive

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 - Final Round

golf

'Absolutely incredible scene' on K Club's 18th will live with Rory McIlroy for long time

economy

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

Ballygunner v Mount Sion - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

gaa

The only question now is when Ballygunner will beat themselves

'The Traitors' episode four review: Paranoia is rising and alliances are wobbling

culture

'The Traitors' episode four review: Paranoia is rising and alliances are wobbling

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

S spotlight

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

Regular Columnists

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

Clodagh Finn: If only we had hospital builder Madam Steevens in today's world

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

European and local elections

Presidential race to heat up as third candidate to be confirmed

Polling day has been confirmed as Friday October 24 and nominations for candidates will close a month before that

Baby hands in mother hand

Birth Information and Tracing Act: Government issues €122,000 tender for review

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway

Children’s Ombudsman and Tusla chief to address seminar on our most vulnerable children

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

sport

'We had leaders all over the place' Barrs boss thrilled at setting up Imokilly quarter-final showdown

'We had leaders all over the place' Barrs boss thrilled at setting up Imokilly quarter-final showdown

The Barrs arrived in Mourneabbey knowing a draw would suffice. Kanturk required a win. Such were the stakes, both sides proceeded to produce massively entertaining, attritional, and equally tight fare.

Pittsburgh Steelers Mandatory Minicamp

Aaron Rodgers’ Jets revenge tour shows the old guy may still have it

Northern Ireland v Switzerland - International Friendly - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill rues mistakes in Northern Ireland’s defence after Germany defeat

US Open Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz seals sixth grand slam title with ‘perfect’ performance

Lifestyle

2025 MTV VMAs - Show

Lady Gaga wins artist of the year among four awards at MTV VMAs

Mariah Carey also collected her first award

Spider On A Picture Rail

Life Hack: Cruelty-free ways to keep spiders out of your home this autumn

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt

Caitríona Redmond: Food prices are at a tipping point — brace for a hard winter

Renowned artist, Jennifer Trouton at Her Belfast Studio.

Jennifer Trouton: Tackling the theme of abortion through flowers in her art

Viewpoints

Social media app icons displayed on Apple iPhone

Proposed EU Chat Control regulation could create surveillance state

New law would threaten individual privacy and undermine public trust in digital life as well as leaving every European device open to cyber-criminals and hostile states, writes Brian Honan

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Knowledge is power, and Israel is intent on destroying both in Gaza

Limerick mayoral election

Future of artists support scheme is yet to be determined

Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president

Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president

Subscriber

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

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

The rationale for Bertie's rejection, and the manner in which it was executed, are resonant of his own past modus operandi

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

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

Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

S Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

My Wedding Day with Neven Maguire: 'It was a feeling I've never forgotten'

S My Wedding Day with Neven Maguire: 'It was a feeling I've never forgotten'

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

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

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

farming

Which one's your favourite?

Planning for the future of the family farm

Few topics stir as much emotion – or uncertainty – among farming families as succession. For many, the family farm is far more than a business.

Farmer and Financial Advisor

Tax reliefs for farm succession

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

Property

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €335,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €335,000

Properties in Ballincollig, Midleton, Cloyne and Wilton

Cultivation of spinach in the ecological family urban garden ready to harvest

Garden Q&A: What vegetables should I plant in September?

Parish life beckons at €340k former West Cork presbytery

Parish life beckons at €340k former West Cork presbytery

Want an extra ‘0’ on your Irish property sale? Just add water....

Want an extra ‘0’ on your Irish property sale? Just add water....

World

New Zealand Missing Family

Father on the run shot dead by New Zealand police

One child was with Tom Phillips at the time of the confrontation and the other two children were found in the forest hours after the shootout

Australia Poisonous Mushrooms

Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

Mideast Wars Israel Prisoners

Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

Sponsored Content

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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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