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Two gardaí hospitalised and 23 people arrested after violent clashes at Citywest

Two gardaí were hospitalised and fireworks, bottles, and masonry were thrown during chaotic scenes at a public gathering

<p>Presidential poll: Independent candidate Catherine Connolly (left) and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

politics

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

<p>Fota Wildlife Park will remain closed for 'a number of weeks'. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

companies

Fota Wildlife Park facing major financial blow due to bird flu outbreak

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people

Richard Hogan: Vaping is not a healthy alternative to smoking — full stop

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world

US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

development and construction

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer

gaa

Nemo's 'driving force' Cronin has benefitted from becoming Cork mainstay, insists O'Dwyer

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

culture

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

Googles AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator

comment-analysis

Ireland is the world's second-largest importer of Israeli goods. We've sold our morals

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S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

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Presidential election

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S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

Here are some sample questions which our candidates should really answer if they claim to represent us all. And by all I mean, of course, all of us on Leeside

Irish presidential election

ieExplains: What happens if Jim Gavin wins the presidency after dropping out?

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys calls on Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

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Soldier F court case

Verdict expected in Soldier F trial over Bloody Sunday murders

Some 13 people were shot dead by the Parachute Regiment on that day.

Prosecutions fall despite rise in enforcement actions against environmental breaches in 2024

Prosecutions fall despite rise in enforcement actions against environmental breaches in 2024

Flares and bottles thrown at gardaí as hundreds protest at Citywest for second night

Flares and bottles thrown at gardaí as hundreds protest at Citywest for second night

Five men charged in connection with rioting at IPAS centre in Citywest released on bail

Five men charged in connection with rioting at IPAS centre in Citywest released on bail

sport

Ireland Hurling and Camogie Shinty Launch

Ger Manley: Ireland platform deserved exposure for growing appeal of camogie

Cork boss Ger Manley is proud to be back in Ireland green

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

One more year then Shane O'Donnell will leave Banner behind

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Morris keen to break new ground with Kingscourt despite 'feeling a bit fatigued'

Horse racing from Clonmel

Due Course can get off mark over fences at Clonmel

Insight: Must Reads

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

As guest editor, Annmarie O’Connor wanted to interview a person who had faced the rubble of life. Here, she talks to Katriona O’Sullivan about picking up the pieces

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

Lifestyle

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

One of Ireland’s finest coastal hotels, but perhaps the true wow-factor of this property remains unharnessed.

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Bernard O'Shea: Five reasons why we quietly quit in October

Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain

Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain

The BRIT Awards 1992

Tom Dunne: Bill Drummond, KLF and the decision to set fire to a million quid

Viewpoints

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

We have to protect Ireland’s investment in education and the social-mobility programmes that made university accessible to families like mine, writes Cian O'Donnell

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Law scale rules regulations

We shouldn't take the cab rank rule for granted in Ireland's justice system

Subscriber

John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding

S John Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding

In practical terms, the grants allow each club to recruit two dedicated employees ringfenced for their underage structure.

Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

S Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

Atletico de Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

S Liverpool's next problem? The Frankfurt starlet following Marmoush and Ekitike

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: McMillan's sharp edge fuelling a Munster revival

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

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Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Violent clashes occured outside Citywest hotel, which houses asylum seekers, on Tuesday evening. The protest followed an alleged sexual assault on nearby Garter Lane in Saggart on Monday.

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

farming

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Cattle Market

Beef Report: Prices have lifted by up to 10 cents/kg across the main categories this week

Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

Property

Owners of Cork pub ‘The Grange’ call time as hostelry is put up for sale by tender

Owners of Cork pub ‘The Grange’ call time as hostelry is put up for sale by tender

Industry experts predict a sale in excess of €1m

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Blackcap; Sylvia atricapilla; female on holly berries

These berries will make your garden a magnet for birds

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

World

Belgium EU Summit

European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia

The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia, targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU presidency has announced.

Tesla

Tesla profits plunge despite selling more vehicles in past three months

Ukraine Daily Life

US prepares new sanctions as Russian attack kills six in Ukraine

France Louvre

Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after daylight crown jewel heist

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All your tiling needs under one roof

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Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

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