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<p>PERFECT POSE: The prolific Patrick Horgan was radar like from placed balls with his distinctive style. Pic: Bryan Keane, Inpho</p>

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Patrick Horgan interview: 'Very few get to decide themselves when to leave, and to leave when they’re happy. And I am happy'

The Cork legend walks away without a coveted All-Ireland medal but pleased and proud of a remarkable career in red

<p>Presidential hopeful Maria Steen outside Leinster House. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins </p>

politics

Maria Steen’s hopes of getting onto presidential ballot paper hanging by a thread

<p>'The Traitors Ireland' finalists with Siobhán McSweeney. </p>

culture

'The Traitors' finale review: Gloves — and cloaks — come off for final five in epic ending

Niamh & TJ | Adare Manor

people

My Wedding Day with Niamh deBrún: 'I still remember TJ’s face when he saw me coming down the aisle'

Irish presidential election

politics

Maria Steen ‘very hopeful’ of reaching 20 nominations as presidential deadline looms

Trump’s autism claims spark backlash as Ireland’s Panadol hub makes 6.5bn tablets a year

companies

Trump’s autism claims spark backlash as Ireland’s Panadol hub makes 6.5bn tablets a year

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

gaa

In pictures: Patrick Horgan in the red of Cork throughout the years

'We have a world-class collection': Orla O’Byrne on curating and conserving at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

culture

'We have a world-class collection': Orla O’Byrne on curating and conserving at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Mary Robinson labels Donald Trump 'stupid' and a 'bully'

news

Mary Robinson labels Donald Trump 'stupid' and a 'bully'

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Ireland's new counselling services for young men are badly needed

S Fergus Finlay: The US is on the road from culture war to civil war

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

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

Using mobile phone at golden hour

Government preparing laws to clamp down on vapes

It comes as a delayed tax on vape liquid is likely to be introduced before the end of the year

Coronavirus - Tue May 25, 2021

Ireland to donate €3m to Pacific islands in fight against climate change

Council to propose solar-powered, water quality monitoring systems in River Blackwater

Council to propose solar-powered, water quality monitoring systems in River Blackwater

President Trump state visit to UK

Donald Trump's comments about paracetamol 'pose a real threat to public health'

sport

Tom Parsons 18/9/2025

Parsons warns four Munster counties affected by seeding could potentially withdraw services

The GPA CEO couldn't rule out 'deeply frustrated' players from Clare, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford withdrawing their services at some point either, saying it is 'potentially in the pipeline'.

Joseph O'Brien knows what it takes to win the Kerry National, and San Salvador has the credentials

Joseph O'Brien knows what it takes to win the Kerry National, and San Salvador has the credentials

Mason Melia celebrates scoring his side’s second goal 22/9/2025

Mason Melia 'keeps tabs' on Spurs and Lucas Bergvall ahead of North London move

Burnley v Cardiff - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Turf Moor

Barry-Murphy's Cardiff stun Burnley and march into Carabao Cup fourth round

Lifestyle

Where to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2025

Where to pick pumpkins in Ireland in 2025

Pumpkin parties, autumn events, pick-your-own-pumpkin festivals — they're all right here

Old classics and cutting-edge new work: 10 to see at Dublin Theatre Festival

Old classics and cutting-edge new work: 10 to see at Dublin Theatre Festival

'The Traitors' final FAQ: Who is left in the game, what are the outcomes and what time is it on?

'The Traitors' final FAQ: Who is left in the game, what are the outcomes and what time is it on?

Netherlands Rembrandt Dog

Rembrandt copied another artist’s dog for his famous Night Watch painting

Viewpoints

Éamon de Valera and Archbishop McQuaid

Presidential oath means only Christians need apply

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has expressed concern over Ireland's constitutional oath. Simon Tierney asks why we aren't changing it

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

Trump Autism Tylenol

Suzanne Crowe: Trump linking paracetamol with autism is misinformation at its most horrible

Donald Trump

Like a circus: All eyes on Donald Trump at UN General Assembly

Subscriber

Ruby Walsh: Anyway tailor-made to land perfectly-timed Kerry National

S Ruby Walsh: Anyway tailor-made to land perfectly-timed Kerry National

Of the six runners in the Kerry National who also contested the Galway Plate this summer, Anyway departed too early to make a call on, but I wouldn’t lose faith in him yet.

Ryder Cup Preview - Tuesday September 23rd

S US Ryder Cup team desperately searching for soul that was sold to the Saudis

The Gaelic Football Show: balancing life and football, attacking the scoreboard and importance of 'game state'

S The Gaelic Football Show: balancing life and football, attacking the scoreboard and importance of 'game state'

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO14 Round 12

S Duncan Casey: Earls and Murray criticism will sting but might spark necessary Munster reflection

LISTEN NOW

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

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

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the hurling weekend.

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

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

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

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

Watch Now

UN General Assembly

Watch: Trump says recognizing Palestinian state a 'reward' for Hamas

U.S. President Donald Trump told world leaders on Tuesday (September 23) during an address at the United Nations General Assembly that recognizing a Palestinian state is encouraging the "continued conflict" and a "reward to Hamas."

Watch: 'Guess what?' Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US leader's motorcade

Watch: 'Guess what?' Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US leader's motorcade

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

farming

John Deere 6920 Tractor and Mower cutting Grass for Silage on a Farm in the UK

Brian Reidy: What are your feeding options for stock for the coming winter?

As we head into October, attention will turn to preparing for housing and the winter-feeding plan

Cows Feeding in a Modern Barn

Improving feed utilisation in winter diets

Sheep pen

Confidence grows in sheep sector as autumn trade stabilises

Meat industry,meats hanging in the cold store. Cattles cut and hanged on hook in a slaughterhouse. Halal cutting.

EU beef production drop key driver of beef prices

Property

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Buying a sofa can be an overwhelming and costly experience. We consult three top professionals to find out how to select the seating that suits your space

City to Country: What €695,000 can get across Ireland

City to Country: What €695,000 can get across Ireland

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?

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

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

World

Obit Claudia Cardinale

Actress Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87

Acclaimed Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died aged 87, according to reports.

UN General Assembly

Trump says he now believes Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia

Trump Shooting Attempt

Man found guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at Florida golf course

Federal Reserve Powell

Jerome Powell signals US Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts

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Rediscover your love of Kerry with a stay at the magical Manor West Hotel

Rediscover your love of Kerry with a stay at the magical Manor West Hotel

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

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