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<p>National Parks and Wildlife Service will monitor the two locations in Cork where the nests of Asian hornets were found. </p>

munster

Second Asian hornet nest removed in Cork as NPWS rules out breeding risk

NPWS rangers removed two Asian hornet nests in Cork, saying no queens survived, preventing the invasive species from breeding

<p>'Enter Siobhán McSweeney, the true star, in a headband with a giant playing card on it. You’ll always be my queen of hearts, Siobhan. I think you’re ace.' File picture</p>

culture

'The Traitors' episode six: Tensions rise high as the hunt heats up

<p>Former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin speaking to the media after he was announced as the Fianna Fail presidential candidate, at Leinster House in Dublin this Tuesday.</p>

politics

Fianna Fáil asks councillors to 'do everything they can' to get Jim Gavin elected

My Wedding Day with Carl Plover: We didn't have a specific first dance — I regret that

people

My Wedding Day with Carl Plover: We didn't have a specific first dance — I regret that

Qatar Israel Hamas

world

Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh ceasefire proposal

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts

companies

Novelist Darren Shan tops Revenue tax defaulters list with €2.1m settlement

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Previews - Wentworth Golf Club

golf

Roger Federer chat inspired Rory McIlroy to be more adventurous with tournament choices

Roy Harper: A musical journey from Pink Floyd to West Cork

culture

Roy Harper: A musical journey from Pink Floyd to West Cork

'I'm so happy to be in Ireland': Eight Palestinian students to begin studying in Limerick

news

'I'm so happy to be in Ireland': Eight Palestinian students to begin studying in Limerick

Regular Columnists

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

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

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

Unhappy stressed mature middle aged woman looking at phone screen

‘Health services must do more to meet needs of older people’

Experts and advocates including Age Action, Alone, and the HSE, respond to latest Tilda report

Inland Fisheries Ireland expands search into River Blackwater fish kill cause

Inland Fisheries Ireland expands search into River Blackwater fish kill cause

Fianna Fail president

Presidential race: How Jim Gavin won the right to run for Fianna Fáil

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Cork woman who carried out early morning burglary at Scoozi's restaurant jailed

sport

A competitor marks his position 5/8/2000

Road bowling: Creedon and Scanlon seal All-Ireland double for Cork

The pair earned success in Drogheda on Sunday.

Norway Moldova WCup Soccer

Erling Haaland scores five in Norway's 11-goal rout of Moldova

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Omar Marmoush injured on Egypt duty ahead of Manchester derby

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ireland's World Cup hopes in critical condition after defeat in Armenia

Lifestyle

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

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

The biennial festival features a feast of music, film, and visual art. Eoghan O'Sullivan selects some highlights from the dozens of events

THE DUBLINERS ENCORE

Phil Coulter: 'People misinterpret Ronnie Drew. They think he was a bit of a bowsie'

Low angle view of pensive little girl in pajamas looking away at home

Joanna Fortune: What happened to my sweet little girl?

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

Viewpoints

Fianna Fail president

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

Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna Fáil presidential election nod. But, as the Taoiseach said, the referendum on Martin's leadership was the last general election

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

CATHERINE CONNOLLY

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly unfairly targeted for past associations

Dentist and patient in dentist office

Dentist recruitment shortage is an emergency that must be addressed

Subscriber

Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025

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

Adam Idah’s header against Hungary last Saturday night followed a rich tradition of Ireland levellers.

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

Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

S Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

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

IRELAND-POLITICS-DE VALERA

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

Precious produce

Losing derogation could force one in eight families out of dairying

The fallout would leave 29% of Ireland’s dairy processing capacity idle during what should be peak months of production

BELGIUM-EU-MERCOSUR-TRADE-ECONOMY

Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into EU

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets

Lighten Up: The ploughing... like Cannes, only better!

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 two in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two 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

California Port Containers

More than 60 containers fall off ship in Californian port

The shipping containers fell off a vessel named the Mississippi shortly before 9am, and no injuries had been reported, according to Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin

Nepal Protest

Protests against Nepal’s social-media ban grow more violent as buildings torched

Apple New iPhones

Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes new ultra-thin model and price hike for Pro

Egypt Iran IAEA

Iran and IAEA expected to resume co-operation under agreement backed by Egypt

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

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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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