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Exclusive: Munster Rugby chief apologises over failed Roger Randle coaching appointment

Munster Rugby says it aims to rebuild trust after criticism surrounding its handling of a senior coaching recruitment process

<p>Gerry Hutch canvassing earlier this month. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin.</p>

politics

Gardaí investigate Gerry Hutch images near polling station as by-election voting underway

<p>Cork should reach the Munster final even if they lose to Clare on Sunday. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

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Patrick Horgan: Cork will want another crack at Limerick in Munster final

Ellen Cassidy's parents pay tribute one year after she passed away at Cork City Marathon

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Ellen Cassidy's parents pay tribute one year after she passed away at Cork City Marathon

Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

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Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

Watch: Everton squad, staff and family surprise Seamus Coleman with special tribute

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Watch: Everton squad, staff and family surprise Seamus Coleman with special tribute

Malachy O’Rourke 15/6/2025

gaa

Malachy O’Rourke becomes first leading inter-county manager to oppose GAA's Allianz link

AISLING MCCARTHY

health and wellbeing

This charity bakes birthday cakes for the homeless: ‘I get great satisfaction from giving back’

Cork man accused of grabbing partner by hair and smashing her face into bedside locker

court and crime

Cork man accused of grabbing partner by hair and smashing her face into bedside locker

By-elections 2026

Following the count live

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News

Learner driver who ran over partner during 'horseplay' gets suspended sentence

Learner driver who ran over partner during 'horseplay' gets suspended sentence

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Lana Dowling was moving the car forward while her then-partner was on the bonnet of the car. Her partner fell and was run over by the car

Made by man and mother nature

'You are treating the gardaí like dirt', man told after fleeing Garda patrol on motorbike to evade drug search

Garda stock

Weapons, vehicles and electronic devices seized in garda operation targeting organised crime in Cobh

Family of man killed in Blanchardstown attack donate his organs to 'help others in need'

Family of man killed in Blanchardstown attack donate his organs to 'help others in need'

sport

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run

Leinster look to end Champions Cup drought beneath familiar Basque sun

Leo Cullen spoke passionately on Friday about a tournament that has unspooled to a point where he was sitting in the bowels of the magnificent San Mames stadium ahead of his province’s latest attempt at bagging a fifth title.

Liam Flanagan takes Stage 3 of the Rás Tailteann in Enniscorthy

Liam Flanagan takes Stage 3 of the Rás Tailteann in Enniscorthy

Union Bordeaux Begles Captain's Run

'A great leader': Clare man Noel McNamara plotting Leinster downfall

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‘Nothing is eternal’: Pep Guardiola confirms he is leaving Manchester City after 10 years

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Insight: Must Reads

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Candidates encountered polite voters, sharp criticism, and persistent cost-of-living concerns while canvassing across Galway West communities

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Tommy Fleming's difficulties show the tragic impact of homophobia

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese

Lifestyle

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Danielle McLaughlin chats about her new novel ‘Rituals’ with Marjorie Brennan, and describes the evolution of its central character, a middle-aged woman whose routine-driven life is steered in a new direction

Capital FM Summertime Ball 2025 - Wembley Stadium

Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after learning she is cancer free

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

'Welcome to the world Winnie': Bonnie Ryan announces birth of baby girl

'Welcome to the world Winnie': Bonnie Ryan announces birth of baby girl

Viewpoints

Israel kidnapped and mistreated Irish citizens. When will the Government act?

Israel kidnapped and mistreated Irish citizens. When will the Government act?

Even as Ben-Gvir livestreamed his video taunting kidnapped flotilla activists, a majority of TDs in Dáil Éireann voted down the Occupied Territories Bill. SARAH CLANCY isn't holding her breath for a better response

Micheál Martin invites Pope Leo to visit Ireland during state visit to Vatican

Micheál Martin invites Pope Leo to visit Ireland during state visit to Vatican

Cruise Ship MV Hondius To Dock In Tenerife

We must be better prepared to prevent the next pandemic

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Sheila Gilheany: New alcohol labels should have been introduced today, but lobbyists derailed them

Property

This €695,000 Robert's Cove home was designed for the views — and it shows

This €695,000 Robert's Cove home was designed for the views — and it shows

All the right signals at Coastguard Lodge in Cork

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Get the best from home-building pros and tradespeople when renovating or extending

Scaling new heights: €695k ‘Namche Bazaar’ in Cloghroe

Scaling new heights: €695k ‘Namche Bazaar’ in Cloghroe

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

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Leo Cullen 22/5/2026

S Ronan O'Gara: When it comes to big games, I like proven form at number ten

Leo Cullen and Leinster are a game -- and a win -- away from taking control of the narrative around their legacy.

Identity protection is critical as cyber risks shift into high gear

S Identity protection is critical as cyber risks shift into high gear

Joe Philpott: My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment

S Joe Philpott: My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

This week, the podcast explores renewed calls for stronger monitoring of repeat domestic abuse offenders following several high-profile cases

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

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Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

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

Sir Keir Starmer visit

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

farming

Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology

Irish university wins European award for food waste reduction technology

A research team from South East Technological University (SETU) have won the European Institute of Technology2025 Best Market Discovery Prize

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ACRES decision letters to be issued over the coming days

Calculating home finances!

Deadline for exemption from residential zoned land tax is May 23

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

World

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Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans vote on seeking independence

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is determined to build a better Canada after the leader of the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta announced a public vote on whether to move towards independence.

Lebanon Israel Iran War

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 10, including child, officials say

Sweden NATO Foreign Ministers

US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on deal to end war

Spring weather May 22nd 2026

Western Europe braced for first major heat event of summer

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