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<p>Polish prime minister Donald Tusk holds an extraordinary government meeting at the chancellery, with military and emergency services officials, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland via AP)</p>

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Poland is at its closest to open conflict since World War Two, Tusk says

Tusk says there were 19 violations of Polish airspace overnight and most likely that four drones shot down

<p>The paper models future demographics and warns that if migration falls to net zero by 2035, the labour force will begin contracting from that point. Picture: iStock</p>

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Ireland risks economic decline without migration as ageing workforce threatens labour force stability

<p>Dylan Coady-Coleman died after the fatal road incident a short distance from his home at around 2pm on February 28, 2024.</p>

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Parents of boy killed by van lose appeal against DPP's decision to bring no charges

Two Irish acts nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize in UK

culture

Two Irish acts nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize in UK

Child playing with mathematical toy

news

Creche to pay child €3,000 compensation for discrimination over nut allergy

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers

companies

Electric Ireland to cut gas prices by 4%, holding electricity prices steady for winter

Caoimhin Kelleher dejected after Armenia's first goal 9/9/2025

soccer

The morning after the night before Ireland player ratings: reflections on Yerevan shocker

10 to see at Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork this weekend

culture

10 to see at Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork this weekend

Man with 183 convictions left Lidl with stolen beer cans down his pants

court and crime

Man with 183 convictions left Lidl with stolen beer cans down his pants

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Graham Linehan's part in toxic debate puts freedom of speech limits into focus

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

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

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

Spurred By Rising Prices, Phoenix Undergoes A New Housing Boom

Cork developers lodge plans for almost 250 homes in Bishopstown

Development would include creche for up to 140 children

Limerick van driver involved in collision ran over garda’s foot and sped off

Limerick van driver involved in collision ran over garda’s foot and sped off

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

DAA to repay €350k after Dublin Airport car park customers overcharged in misleading flash sales

Driver caught racing with brother on N20 disqualified for six months

Driver caught racing with brother on N20 disqualified for six months

sport

Clayton McMillan during the warm-up 5/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: 'Impressive' Clayton McMillan is good cop and bad cop rolled into one

In recent Munster setups it’s been difficult to ascertain just who in the room has been in charge. There’s no such ambiguity now

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

Stephen Bradley celebrates 31/8/2025

What's next for Ireland? Martin’s CFO role puts Stephen Bradley in the frame to be boss

Ange Postecoglou has a point to prove in Premier League now more than ever

Ange Postecoglou has a point to prove in Premier League now more than ever

Lifestyle

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3

’Katie's married’: Katie Taylor seen with husband in Wicklow after dad shares wedding news

Pete Taylor revealed his daughter's marriage while speaking on a podcast

Connemara Coast

Colourful or camouflaged, crabs can live up to 20 years of age

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

10 things to wear to make a return to the gym more comfortable and stylish

'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse

'The Traitors' episode six: Anyone speaking in third person deserves a roulette table shoved up their arse

Viewpoints

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

Investing in people powers our future through the halo effect

Further and higher education minister James Lawless explains why research capacity, student support, and aligning skills policy with future industry needs are priorities now

travel background

As three in five under-25s consider leaving the country, we must act to help young people

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Leigh Brosnan: In Gaza we are witnessing war on consensus reality

Fianna Fail president

Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against Micheál Martin

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SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2024

S Five stars who could light up the World Athletics Championships

American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won bronze at the Olympics last year but has returned in 2025 looking an altogether different prospect.

Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: Character not in question but Ireland must eradicate latest flaw

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Hurling gets nicher as football gets richer

Donabate missing boy

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

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

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Watch Now

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy was delighted to win the Irish Open after making an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff.

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

farming

Creative ideas to the fore at LEO’s exciting business hub

Creative ideas to the fore at LEO’s exciting business hub

Old buildings, what are they good for? Well if you are Breda O’Flaherty, an artist living in County Cavan, they can also be a truly tremendous source of inspiration.

Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Irish pig prices steady after last week's 4c/kg drop

Wexford farm exceeds expectations achieving €1.55m at auction

Wexford farm exceeds expectations achieving €1.55m at auction

Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?

Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?

Property

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London calling for interior design fans and pros: Here are all the highlights of the programme that runs from September 13-21

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or four in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or four in Belgooly

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

World

APTOPIX Nepal Protest

Nepalese army moves to restore order after protest violence intensifies

Nepalese soldiers guarding the streets of the country’s capital have ordered people to stay at home as they moved to restore order after tens of thousands of protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians.

Poland Russia Ukraine War

Poland shoots down Russian drones that violated its airspace

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

The value of Genocells has already been proven in trials with Irish farmers.

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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

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