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<p>One man Mr Fogarty tended to recently in CUH crashed his vehicle three times in one week while intoxicated but has so far evaded prosecution, he said. FIle picture</p>

munster

Drunk driver crashed three times in one week but may avoid charges due to testing time limit

Medical and policing experts warn current laws hinder prosecutions as alcohol-related crashes continue to place growing strain on emergency services

<p>Aviation experts said the wreckage pictured was in fact from a F-15E from the US air force’s 494th squadron. File picture: Andrew Parsons</p>

world

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

SPatrick Horgan: An unwanted meeting? No, a final is perfect for silverware and last tweaks

Allergy

health and wellbeing

Expert advice on how to keep your hay fever under control in peak grass pollen season

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

munster

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok

munster

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok

Ben O'Connor 21/3/2026

gaa

Cork v Limerick: The same six? Ben O'Connor happy to shuffle Cork defence

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

health and wellbeing

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

Wilson's Hospital manager claims she was penalised for reporting alleged financial irregularities

news

Wilson's Hospital manager claims she was penalised for reporting alleged financial irregularities

News

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland

Almost 30% of suspended gardaí accused of sexual violence or domestic abuse

A decision to suspend a garda is “never taken lightly”, said Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.

Record-breaking 24,000 Limerick volunteers for biggest one-day cleanup in Europe

Record-breaking 24,000 Limerick volunteers for biggest one-day cleanup in Europe

Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals

Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals

Man facing extradition over Robbie Lawlor murder inquiry appears in court

Man facing extradition over Robbie Lawlor murder inquiry appears in court

sport

Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship - Riverside Stadium

Irish Championship round-up: Adam Idah, Tom Cannon and Andrew Moran score as Alan Browne bags Boro assist

An energetic first half from the hosts saw skipper Dael Fry head them in front, but former Boro striker Coburn spearheaded the comeback for the Lions with two second-half goals.

Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen - UEFA Champions League - Round of Sixteen - Second Leg - Emirates Stadium

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title

Watch: AIB surprise Kieran Donaghy with special video to launch football championship

Watch: AIB surprise Kieran Donaghy with special video to launch football championship

Christmas Sport Package 2025

Now McIlroy sets sights on joining back-to-back Masters trio

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Insight: Must Reads

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

The Naas Rd/Long Mile Rd has been an important stretch for centuries, originally for coaches in the 1700s and as the main road out of the capital to the South-West.

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Caitríona Redmond: Simple supermarket swaps to save money

'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

S 'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security

Regular Columnists

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Jennifer Horgan: Give teenagers developing their social fluency a little bit of leeway

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

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Sarah Harte: Play spaces for children in Ireland should not be a postcode lottery

Fergus Finlay: Given our 'innocent bystander' history, Ireland is ready to overcome hardship from Iran war

Lifestyle

Row of colorful easter eggs on green grass bunny ears

What to do with (or without) the kids over Easter weekend? Here are some stand-out events

Easter is just around the corner which can mean only one thing – chocolate for breakfast and easter egg hunts

Book review: A gay man at war with himself who fought to free his country

Book review: A gay man at war with himself who fought to free his country

Film reviews: Fuze is 90 minutes of relentless, high-octane crime drama

Film reviews: Fuze is 90 minutes of relentless, high-octane crime drama

Beef Curry in rich sauce with Basmati Rice

Top 8: The best ready-cooked lamb dishes for an easy Easter dinner

Viewpoints

Child sex abuse image crimes

European Parliament vote creates legal vacuum in battle against online child abuse

Vote sounded death knell for a system which was far from perfect, but which allowed for some limited monitoring by tech companies of online child sexual abuse material

NASA Prepares For Artemis II Moon Mission

Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

Free school meals

Our school meals programme must use community hubs and on-site kitchens cooking local produce

Gerry Adams legal action

We don't just need to limit the number of TDs, we need radical reform of our electoral system

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

We're 'full media now', Dalo says, after he and TJ tackled the players at the Munster Championship launch, held at The Dome in FBD Semple Stadium.

Irish Residential Properties adds key new members to its board

S Irish Residential Properties adds key new members to its board

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S Jack Anderson: Time for sports fans to cash out on excesses of modern gambling

Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

S Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The inquest into Waterford man Jamie Weldon's death concluded last week with a verdict of suicide, but his family still have questions

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think

Watch Now

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

At 91, peace activist and cultural trailblazer Lelia Doolan sets out from Shannon Airport on a walk to Dublin, joined by a group of supporters calling for peace, Irish neutrality, and an end to the airport’s use by US military aircraft.

CUBA-US-ENERGY-SANCTIONS

Watch: Trump signals easing of Cuba oil blockade as Russian tanker nears

A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

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Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Ryanair boss backs free trade and predicts strong, elevated prices for the sector.

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Fuel prices

Farmers urged to act now as fuel costs surge

Property

Munster and Ireland legend’s family home on Cork's Model Farm Road hits the market for €1.15m

Munster and Ireland legend’s family home on Cork's Model Farm Road hits the market for €1.15m

On a fine site in a niche cul-de-sac off Model Farm Road, Melmore's gardens and location are top-class, while the house itself needs modernisation and upgrades

Who needs Fota? This €790k Farran family home comes with 2.18 acres of spectacular gardens

Who needs Fota? This €790k Farran family home comes with 2.18 acres of spectacular gardens

Prime Cork City unit comes to market for €280,000

Prime Cork City unit comes to market for €280,000

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

World

Lebanon Israel Iran War

US launches rescue operation after report claims fighter jet downed – AP source

The US military launched a rescue operation after local Iranian state media said an American fighter jet went down over south-western Iran and at least one crew member ejected.

Russia Ukraine War

Russia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine hopes for Easter truce

APTOPIX Pentagon US Iran

Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal

Kuwait Iran US

Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

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Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

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