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court and crime

Man, 31, charged with murder of his parents and brother in Co Louth

Robert O’Connor, 31, appeared before a special sitting of Drogheda District Court on Tuesday evening

<p>Muhammed Ahsan was also charged with stealing the woman’s iPhone and dangerous driving. Picture: Chani Anderson </p>

court and crime

Man charged with false imprisonment of woman in Kerry and endangering her life

<p>Ann-Marie O’Gorman. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

news

Inquest hears woman was electrocuted while holding a charging mobile phone in bath

My Wedding Day with Louise Cantillon: 'We've had the same friend group since school, so it was a big celebration'

people

My Wedding Day with Louise Cantillon: 'We've had the same friend group since school, so it was a big celebration'

Bayer Leverkusen Training - Aviva Stadium - Tuesday May 21st

news

C&AG: Gardaí spent €250k on unused hotel rooms during Europa League final

Credit Unions say new limits will allow them to double mortgage lending

economy

Credit Unions say new limits will allow them to double mortgage lending

Patrick Horgan 20/7/2025

gaa

Patrick Horgan: Cork GAA let players down by not quashing hurling final rumours

Izz Café, Cush and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards

food

Izz Café, Cush and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards

From Schitt's Creek to Lisdoonvarna: US woman finds love at matchmaking festival

munster

From Schitt's Creek to Lisdoonvarna: US woman finds love at matchmaking festival

Regular Columnists

Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North

S Terry Prone: Charities should never have dealt with that serial dud, Sarah Ferguson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland

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Colin Sheridan: NFL is spectacle, invasion, conquest — and has no place in Croke Park

Insight: Must Reads

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

News

Double social welfare payment at Christmas on the cards for Budget 2026

Double social welfare payment at Christmas on the cards for Budget 2026

One source described the annual Christmas bonus as almost being a “permanent fixture”, citing its prevalence in budgets throughout recent years

Inadequate State response to fish kill resulted in lack of evidence, committee hears

Inadequate State response to fish kill resulted in lack of evidence, committee hears

C&AG: Properties used by IPAS lacked proper documentation

C&AG: Properties used by IPAS lacked proper documentation

Rapid expansion of Peter McVerry Trust was 'reckless', chairman tells Oireachtas committee

sport

Keane guides Purview to deserved victory in Mallow

Keane guides Purview to deserved victory in Mallow

Trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Colin Keane, the Juddmonte colt chased home Delacroix earlier in the season and was just touched off in a Group 3 on his next start.

St Patrick's Athletic Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Media Event

Kenny insists St Pat's recent Cork City league win 'not connected' to cup tie

Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Pep Guardiola unsure when Rodri will return to best at Man City after ACL injury

Cork City Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Media Event

'I know it's a tough time but we need them' - Ger Nash hopeful Cork City fans back team despite protest plans

Lifestyle

10 things to see at Cork Folk Festival 2025, from walking tours to 'bog jazz'

10 things to see at Cork Folk Festival 2025, from walking tours to 'bog jazz'

There are plenty of highlights at this year’s event. Pop along and check some out, writes Breda Graham

Kilmeen Drama Group stages The Weir at The Everyman Theatre in Cork

Kilmeen Drama Group stages The Weir at The Everyman Theatre in Cork

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Julie Jay: My IQ has most definitely plummeted since having kids

Student

Joanna Fortune: My 13-year-old is struggling to make friends in secondary school

Viewpoints

Is Hiqa's UHL review another overcrowding report to be left on a shelf until the next tragedy?

Is Hiqa's UHL review another overcrowding report to be left on a shelf until the next tragedy?

The long-awaited review of what needs to change for patients in Limerick was never going to please everyone, writes Niamh Griffin

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

Meta Connect

AI seriously endangers children's mental health

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Subscriber

Dalo's Hurling Show: down to the business end from Cork to Clare

S Dalo's Hurling Show: down to the business end from Cork to Clare

Anthony Daly, Mark Landers and TJ Ryan look ahead to another weekend of high-stakes club action.

Kieran Shannon: Exceptional Ó Sé dynasty a story worth retelling

S Kieran Shannon: Exceptional Ó Sé dynasty a story worth retelling

The Gaelic Football Show: Ryder Cup reflections, switching from professional soccer, 'fun' new rules

S The Gaelic Football Show: Ryder Cup reflections, switching from professional soccer, 'fun' new rules

2025 Ryder Cup – Afternoon Fourball Matches

S Focus turns to Adare Manor and the richest Ryder Cup in history

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy

Community mourns Teddy Murnane after his death, but his past conviction has left survivors and locals deeply divided

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

Watch Now

Donald Trump,Benjamin Netanyahu

Watch: Trump proposes 'Board of Peace' to help Gaza in a postwar scenario

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Watch: UK court throws out prosecution of Kneecap member

farming

Stephen Cadogan: How artificial intelligence is even challenging the sheepdog

Stephen Cadogan: How artificial intelligence is even challenging the sheepdog

The robot moves easily among trees and obstacles in the pasture, detecting the poultry. It returns to a dedicated charging station and notifies the farmer of task completion or alerts them in case of any issues. It also deters wild predators.

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

MTU and UL host recycling-derived fertiliser workshops

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Property

Home-swapping seemed like a smart way to save money and travel. Here's how we got on

Home-swapping seemed like a smart way to save money and travel. Here's how we got on

The sense that it felt more about community than commerce sealed the deal for Jennifer Sheahan when it came to choosing this type of holiday

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

World

UK premiere of MobLand

Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris fashion show

Inside the Centre Pompidou, actress Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show with a spoken rendition of The Beatles’ Come Together. It set the tone for a Tuesday night collection framed around humanity, animals and Mother Earth.

People Nicole Kidman Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Trump Pentagon Commanders Meeting

Trump reveals plan to use US cities to train military and end ‘woke culture’

Donald Trump,Benjamin Netanyahu

Watch: Trump proposes 'Board of Peace' to help Gaza in a postwar scenario

Sponsored Content

A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

Making a start on her new build with husband Declan, Louise chose Dulux Heritage paints for her living space

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Free range

Thinking ahead to housing treatments

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The pension auto-enrolment clock is ticking

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