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<p>Katie Byrne: 'Meeting the Taoiseach isn’t something you do on a daily basis, but this is not something I planned. The Taoiseach is obviously going to have his questions and make his points. I’ll do my best to listen to him and understand his perspective.' Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Cork teen waiting 15 years for hip surgery to meet Taoiseach over €300k treatment battle

After 15 years waiting for surgery, Cork teenager Katie Byrne will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin in her €300k care battle

<p>Albert St was shut from the old Sextant Bar towards the South Link Rd. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cyclist in her 20s dies in Cork City crash as man killed in separate dumper truck accident

<p>Across the bloc, only Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain had more data centres than Ireland, according to the EU report. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Report criticises Ireland's 'struggle to implement necessary systems' to collate data centre information

Beautiful Smile With Dental Floss

health and wellbeing

'Anyone of any age can get gum disease': How to care for your gums to protect your future health

Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower

development and construction

Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower

Trump visit to Scotland

world

Donald Trump’s helicopter diverted to Luton Airport due to 'minor hydraulic issue'

Jack Anderson: Gaza, Allianz and a question of values for the GAA

House Of Guinness: Dervla Kirwan on starring in the Dublin-set Netflix series

culture

House Of Guinness: Dervla Kirwan on starring in the Dublin-set Netflix series

Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae links autism to ‘lack of vitamins’ in Dáil debate

politics

Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae links autism to ‘lack of vitamins’ in Dáil debate

Regular Columnists

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S Jennifer Horgan: Returning from maternity leave challenging enough without a wayward teen to mind

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: We need to talk about the word 'Norrie'

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Sarah Harte: It's nobody's idea of a good time, but divorce is a fact of life

S Fergus Finlay: Presidential race highlights how leaders grow — or shrink — under pressure

Insight: Must Reads

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

From North Cork to Limerick and Offaly, three families reveal the passion, challenges and legacy of living in Ireland’s castles

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

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Michael Moynihan: The secret world of paid GAA managers and under-the-table incentives

News

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Thursday’s concert coincided with the final day of the US president’s visit, a week after Mr Starmer met with Israel president Isaac Herzog at Number 10

Ireland contributes Defence Forces vehicles and de-mining robots to the Ukrainian army

Ireland contributes Defence Forces vehicles and de-mining robots to the Ukrainian army

Agriculture study to help form economic strategy for Cork County Council

Agriculture study to help form economic strategy for Cork County Council

Status yellow warning issued for Cork ahead of washout weekend

Status yellow warning issued for Cork ahead of washout weekend

sport

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On-form Aaron Hill books place in English Open quarter-final

The Cork snooker ace has made a flying start to the season

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

Newcastle United v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - St. James' Park

Hansi Flick says opportunity to sign Marcus Rashford was too good to pass up

FISU World University Games 2025 - Day 7

Kate O'Connor hoping patience a virtue as heptathlete gets Tokyo turn at last

Lifestyle

Man must decide his way forward to success or failure

Ireland’s climate targets: the clock is ticking and the bill is mounting

Despite the daunting gap, Ireland has shown it can bend the emissions curve. A 6.8% drop in one year proves that action, combined with factors like a mild winter and a shift away from coal, has an impact

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

Tired upset woman worried about tiredness from domestic work.

Natural Health: I feel tired all the time and pick up bugs easily — how can I boost by immunity?

Laura Dowling: 'It’s time to end the shame and stigma surrounding women's wonderful bodies'

Laura Dowling: 'It’s time to end the shame and stigma surrounding women's wonderful bodies'

Viewpoints

Charlie Kirk Shot

Media unequipped to decipher Charlie Kirk suspect’s politics

The killing of the right-wing influencer has seen once-trusted news outlets abandon factchecking in the rush for online clicks

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

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

Subscriber

My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

S My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

Una Fitzpatrick says the forthcoming revised National Digital & AI Strategy is an opportune moment to focus on what sets us apart as a thriving tech hub within the EU

Dublin v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

S Paul Rouse: GAA must do more to stand against cowards who claim the tricolour for exclusion

Social Democrats think-in

S Jennifer Horgan: Returning from maternity leave challenging enough without a wayward teen to mind

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

LISTEN NOW

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

In the first episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast, reporter Ann Murphy brings listeners up to date on the Catherine O’Brien case

The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

S The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

Watch Now

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Jerry from Kerry spills the beans at the National Ploughing Championships, from camper van life to catching waves in Banna. Jerry says surfing’s like riding a bike… once you get back on, you never forget!

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

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

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

Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Property

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New Homes: Supply still an issue, but first-time buyers have advantages

While new homes supply is far short of demand, there are green shoots visible in some parts, notably Cork city and county

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New Homes: Guide to managing your mortgage and finance

Big bucks fizz at €1.65 million Cork family home with a champagne sink

Big bucks fizz at €1.65 million Cork family home with a champagne sink

All systems go on Glanmire's housing front

All systems go on Glanmire's housing front

World

Vietnam Russia Avoiding Sanctions

Russia and Vietnam ‘use energy profits to avoid possible arms deals sanctions’

Russia and Vietnam have developed a back-door method of concealing arms deal payments to avoid sanctions from the US and other Western sanctions, according to reports.

Jimmy Kimmel

US late-night TV hosts show solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel over suspension

Trump-Jimmy Kimmel

Reactions pour in over suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show

Muhammad Ali in Dublin

Muhammad Ali’s unsigned draft card to be auctioned

Sponsored Content

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Guests at the event had the opportunity to watch Aran sweaters being crafted before their eyes, connecting Ireland’s deep tradition of knitwear with a modern audience

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

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships 

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