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<p>A well-wisher adds flowers to a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p>

world

Charlie Kirk shooting: new video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal for help from the public

FBI reward of $100,000 and direct appeals for public support appear to signal law enforcement’s continued struggles to identify the killer of Trump ally

<p>Maria Steen is a member of Catholic advocacy group the Iona Institute, and previously represented the body during debates in advance of referendums. Picture: Wanderley Massafelli/Photocall Ireland</p>

news

Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run

<p>Bord Gáis will increase the cost of electricity for its residential customers by an average €18.16 per month from October.</p>

companies

Bord Gáis and Pinergy hike electricity prices from October

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

health and wellbeing

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

Cork village to honour heroic priest who saved 6,500 lives during World War II

munster

Cork village to honour heroic priest who saved 6,500 lives during World War II

A €1.35m Cork classic: why Douglas Road’s Tigeen is more big house than little home

residential

A €1.35m Cork classic: why Douglas Road’s Tigeen is more big house than little home

Netherlands v Republic of Ireland - European Championship Qualifying Play-Off

soccer

Tony Cascarino on a bleak future, going direct, a curveball boss, and Mick v Roy

In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour with tribute to Cork musician Talos

culture

In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour with tribute to Cork musician Talos

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold

munster

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold

Regular Columnists

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Jennifer Horgan: The betrayal of Ireland’s elderly is happening in plain sight

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Dublin official's comments on English Market were a hostage to fortune

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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

Insight: Must Reads

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

Annmarie O’Connor first shared her Parkinson’s diagnosis in this publication in 2022. Three years on, she has written Twitch, a book that documents her story. Here, she shares what living with the disease has taught her

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

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'

News

Eviction Notice Document on table

Tenant evictions surge 17% as landlords sell up, RTB report shows

Evictions rose 17% in the last year, with most due to landlords selling up, while rural rents jumped by over 10%

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination

Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination

sport

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Gianluigi Donnarumma keen to test himself in the ‘best league in the world’

Donnarumma spent his first full day at City on Thursday.

Bernard Dunne and Dickie Muphy 18/8/2025

Bernard Dunne appointed to talent & culture development role with Wexford GAA

Eddie Howe and Alexander Isak file photo

Eddie Howe: My relationship with Alexander Isak changed once he went on strike

Aoife Wafer 11/9/2025

Ireland's Aoife Wafer fit to face France in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Lifestyle

Headache Concept. Sad Mature Lady Suffering From Migraine Pain

Natural health: What can I do about my tired eyes?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with intense headaches

Liath Hannon: Happy to bring trans representation to Irish screens

Liath Hannon: Happy to bring trans representation to Irish screens

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey UK premiere - London

Colin Farrell says he would ‘love’ to work with ‘magic’ Margot Robbie again

Foraging in Ireland: A feast or fatal mistake?

Foraging in Ireland: A feast or fatal mistake?

Viewpoints

Defence ministers meeting

Russia and Israel have given Europe a lesson it cannot ignore

Both Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have proven adept at manipulating Trump, and this is the latest sign they know he will not act, writes Edward Burke

Construction of new homes at Ebbsfleet Garden City in Kent.

Ciarán Casey: Lack of vision has wasted Ireland's unplanned tax windfall

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

Earth Movers

Mick Clifford: Confusion and frantic activity at Department of Housing

Subscriber

S Paul Rouse: Croke Park rodeos and hurling on Boston Common: our deep sporting links with America

A new exhibition at Croke Park will sketch out the countries' intertwined story.

Midleton book Cork Premier minor hurling final spot in goalfest against Douglas

S Midleton book Cork Premier minor hurling final spot in goalfest against Douglas

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

York Races

S It's not K Club Rory but Irish Champions Festival promises drama and glimpses of greatness

LISTEN NOW

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

S World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a miserable night for Ireland and Heimir Hallgrímsson.

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?

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

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

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

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APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Watch: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

Eyewitness video captured confusion among the crowd at a Utah University event on Wednesday after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck.

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

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

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

farming

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Walking the fields, everything looked promising. But once I sat down to do the accounts, it felt like the reward wasn’t there, writes Darren Allen from Ballymaloe Farm

Finbarr O’Neill: A thriving family business for 50 years

Finbarr O’Neill: A thriving family business for 50 years

Routes, parking and a path back to your car at the Ploughing

Routes, parking and a path back to your car at the Ploughing

Follow colour-code roadways for easy access to and from the Ploughing Championships

Follow colour-code roadways for easy access to and from the Ploughing Championships

Property

Expansive lough view at expensive modern Cork mansion

Expansive lough view at expensive modern Cork mansion

Lough Mahon House has over 7,000 sq ft on 4.7 acres: the price? It's now €2.95 million

€645k AMV is only the spend starting point for Cork's corner-set Greenpark

€645k AMV is only the spend starting point for Cork's corner-set Greenpark

Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee

Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee

Pet project? Fromer Cork vet clinic with 10,500 sq ft of space goes on sale for €695k

Pet project? Fromer Cork vet clinic with 10,500 sq ft of space goes on sale for €695k

World

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France sends jets to Poland in signal to Russia not to escalate situation

France said it is deploying fighter jets to Poland as Europe’s first, measured steps to Russia’s drone incursion aimed to send a signal to Moscow that any further aggression will not go unchecked.

Brazil Bolsonaro Hospital

What did Jair Bolsonaro’s trial reveal about an attempted coup in Brazil?

Charlie Kirk Shot

Utah governor pleads for public’s help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk

Brazil Bolsonaro Trial

Bolsonaro jailed for 27 years after Brazil court convicts him of attempting coup

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

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

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