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<p>Independent Galway West TD and presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly meeting people in Miltown Malbay, Co Clare, during a canvass on Saturday. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

politics

Race for the Áras heats up with just days to go before polling

Fine Gael steps up attacks on Catherine Connolly ahead of candidates' final media debate on Tuesday's 'Prime Time'

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news

An Garda Síochána will be almost 400 short of recruitment target this year

<p>St Patrick's Street is at the centre of the proposed Cork Luas route, but many of the public observations focus on either end, including Ballincollig and Ballintemple — and the 'missed opportunity' that it does not connect to Cork Airport and areas including Blackpool and Glanmire.</p>

spotlight

Cork Luas: What 1,000 residents have to say about light rail plan

Suzanne Harrington: The far-right are targeting the wrong people — like they always do

columnists

Suzanne Harrington: The far-right are targeting the wrong people — like they always do

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

court and crime

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

residential

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

Leo Cullen and Clayton McMillan shake hands ahead of the game 18/10/2025

rugby

Leo Cullen: Munster loss leaves Leinster with no margin for error

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people

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

Sad boy

news

Record numbers seek help for historical child sex abuse — most of them men

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Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

Clodagh Finn: The silver tea set that tells story of Irish marriage bar

News

Irish navy patrols set to increase after years of depleted activity

Irish navy patrols set to increase after years of depleted activity

The Naval Service will carry around 520 patrols this year

Councils ‘too slow’ to take action on derelict sites

Councils ‘too slow’ to take action on derelict sites

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

Grieving parents pleased with Lenihan meeting

'Please give us justice': Gardaí echo mum's appeal on 18th anniversary of Paul Quinn's murder

Insight: Must Reads

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

Ireland's young people are some of the loneliest in Europe. Sarah Finnan asks whether reviving our sense of community could be the cure

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

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'

Access for all: Irish wheelchair users speak on their favourite Irish getaways

Access for all: Irish wheelchair users speak on their favourite Irish getaways

sport

Athy v Naas - Kildare County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Hyland sticks it to doubters in victory speech after Athy stun Naas in Kildare final

Athy ended Naas’s bid for a historic five-in-a-row as David Hyland’s inspired side delivered a powerful, composed display to claim their first Kildare SFC title since 2020.

Liverpool v Manchester United - Premier League - Anfield

Defensive woes a bigger headache for Slot than getting Isak and Salah to fire

Jessica Harrington 13/10/2024

Mr Vettori can strike for Jessica Harrington in Gowran maiden

Jack Crowley celebrates 18/10/2025

'A good night, but we’re far from the finished product' - McMillan keeps Munster grounded

Lifestyle

Halloween survey

Life Hack: How to repurpose those Halloween pumpkins — feed them to the dog!

"It is actually considered a doggy ‘superfood’ thanks to the many ways it can positively impact your dog’s diet."

We look forward to spending time together

Sex File: Could our make-up lovemaking become toxic?

Broke Woman Holding a Piggy Bank Regretting Christmas Spendings

Caitríona Redmond: You better watch out — it’s less than 10 weeks to Christmas Day

A day at the spa: What 2021 looks like for Ireland’s top resorts

We tried some of the top spa experiences in the country — here's what's worth the splurge

Viewpoints

Is this presidential contest Ireland's 'first podcast election'?

Is this presidential contest Ireland's 'first podcast election'?

Catherine Connolly and Donald Trump don't have much in common ideologically, but both their campaigns have focused heavily on podcasts, with a different style to traditional media interviews

Depressed woman talking to her pchychologist closeup

S Mild, moderate, or severe? Proposed regulations for therapists proving explosive

Irish presidential election

Louise Burne: Connolly is still the election favourite — but don’t write off Humphreys yet

Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit

Trump declares ‘war is over’ in Gaza — but behind the spectacle, peace looks more like performance

Subscriber

Prince Andrew relinquishes titles and honours

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Andrew's latest public statement shows he should be confined to the Tower of London

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

Denis Lehane: UCC's Quad is a fine plot where a few sheep or bullocks would happily graze

S Denis Lehane: UCC's Quad is a fine plot where a few sheep or bullocks would happily graze

Restaurant review: Table 45 is a Dublin home away from South American home

S Restaurant review: Table 45 is a Dublin home away from South American home

LISTEN NOW

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

Irish Examiner columnist and strategist in domestic violence prevention Sarah Harte sits down with Business Journalist Emer Walsh to talk about the rise of misogyny in the era of AI.

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Rugby podcast special: a statement win from Munster

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Will Trump's peace plan for Gaza work?

Watch Now

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

ieStyle Live 2025 lit up Cork City Hall on Thursday night, for a night filled with glamour and inspiration.

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

Orlando Duque 15/10/2025

Watch: World first as diver jumps from West Cork's Dursey Island cable car

farming

Shaping tomorrow’s agriculture: Lessons from award-winning farmers

Shaping tomorrow’s agriculture: Lessons from award-winning farmers

While farming often makes headlines for its environmental challenges, the judging panel explained that many farmers are already making remarkable progress.

Tractor miniature with coins on fertile soil land

Cattle up 53.8% in agricultural price index for August 2025

Mince and steaks from the butcher's store - English Market, Cork, Ireland

Irish beef dominates World Steak Challenge: companies win 68 medals, including 24 gold awards

Bottles with milk

Farmers say supermarkets' cutting milk prices is a PR campaign to lure shoppers

Property

From chaos to calm: How to design the perfect 'bootility' room for a busy family home

From chaos to calm: How to design the perfect 'bootility' room for a busy family home

Let's kick up the style in that boot room

Switched on: How your lighting controls elevate your home's design

Switched on: How your lighting controls elevate your home's design

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

Save or Splurge? Festive napkins you can use all year round

First time buyers and downsizers vie for Douglas-side convenience at easy-to-keep €395k Elm Close

First time buyers and downsizers vie for Douglas-side convenience at easy-to-keep €395k Elm Close

World

Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza

Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza

Fearing the truce may collapse, some Palestinians rushed to buy goods from a main market in Nuseirat and families fled their homes in Khan Younis further south, after airstrikes hit nearby.

Cyprus Turkish Cypriots Election

Hopes of deal to heal Cyprus rift increase following election

Thieves made away with 'priceless jewels' in robbery at Louvre

Thieves made away with 'priceless jewels' in robbery at Louvre

Colombia Petro

Trump calls Colombia’s Petro ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces end to US aid

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