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<p>Coroner-requested autopsies are conducted after deaths which may be suspicious, accidental, or unexpected, as well as maternal deaths. Picture: iStock </p>

munster

Grieving families to face delays burying their loved ones

Consultant pathologists at University Hospital Waterford will cease conducting coroner-requested autopsies from January

<p>Gardai said investigations are ongoing (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

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Man arrested over alleged assault on child in Dublin

<p>41-year-old Fergus O'Connor of Scartaglen, Castleisland, Co Kerry, photographed on the day of an earlier court appearance in June 2024. Today, Monday, he was found guilty of murdering his brother Paudie. Domnick Walsh</p>

court and crime

Kerry man guilty of stabbing his brother to death after cousin’s funeral

Linda Stinson: Bellamianta and Iconic Bronze head on being the boss of a beauty empire

people

Linda Stinson: Bellamianta and Iconic Bronze head on being the boss of a beauty empire

CC Niamh Kelly

court and crime

14 years for man who subjected his ex to 'breathtaking' violence, stabbing her 50 times

Waterford Airport secures €30m investment to restore commercial flights in 2027

companies

Waterford Airport secures €30m investment to restore commercial flights in 2027

Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Second Round

soccer

Cobh Ramblers confirm abrupt departure of manager at crucial point of the season

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culture

Jeff Mills: Detroit techno legend on returning to Cork with his jazz-flavoured project

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world

US envoys in Israel to bolster truce as remains of another hostage handed over

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Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

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

News

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Sources said housing minister James Browne had 'fired the warning shot for people sitting on properties and not bringing them back into use'

Psychologists to hear concerns about content from sex crime victims' therapy notes given to defence teams

Psychologists to hear concerns about content from sex crime victims' therapy notes given to defence teams

Housing Committee to hear that just over a quarter of approved vacant property grants are issued

Housing Committee to hear that just over a quarter of approved vacant property grants are issued

Limited subject choices continue to restrict girls' access to Stem subjects, survey finds

Limited subject choices continue to restrict girls' access to Stem subjects, survey finds

Insight: Must Reads

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

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

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

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

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

sport

Liverpool v Manchester United - Premier League

Time to talk about Mo: Liverpool striker deserves respect but faces harsh new reality

Is it time catching up on Mo Salah at the age of 33? Or does Liverpool’s new-look side no longer play to his strengths?

Mercurial can strike on testing ground at Curragh as La Fogata eyes Group 3 glory

Mercurial can strike on testing ground at Curragh as La Fogata eyes Group 3 glory

West Ham United v Brentford - Premier League - London Stadium

West Ham slump to defeat at home to Brentford as fans stage boycott

Jamie Lennon, Jordan Flores and Dawson Devoy 20/10/2025

Tempers flare but no goals as Bohs and Pat’s share the spoils

Lifestyle

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

Diarmaid Ferriter and Catriona Crowe have joined forces for a new Irish history podcast

Young woman with headache

Dr Phil Kieran: Daughter is tired all the time since starting college

Tots to teens: Spooktacular family events and a stinky goose's story

Tots to teens: Spooktacular family events and a stinky goose's story

creative activity

Colman Noctor: Boredom is the playground of developing minds

Viewpoints

IRISH US

Mick Clifford: Please. Spare us the indignation when you'd do just the same given the chance

Opposition politicians bleating about Fine Gael's attack on Catherine Connolly would have no hesitation doing the same if the boot was on the other foot

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Health insurance

As consumers face spiralling health insurance costs, what are their options?

Irish presidential election

Leadership X-ray? Why presidential debates reveal less than you think

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Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

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

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

S Power and the glory: final win the end of an emotional journey for Sars

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 sits down with business journalist Emer Walsh to talk about the rise of misogyny in the era of .

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: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

An audacious seven-minute jewelry heist has stunned Paris after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning, stealing several priceless royal treasures.

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

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

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

farming

Aerial Drone Shot Of Engineers Inspecting Solar Panels In Field Generating Renewable Energy

Prime land at risk: The delay in new solar farm guidelines is transforming the Irish landscape

THE development of solar energy farms on prime agricultural land was criticised in the Senate. Calls were made for the introduction of effective planning controls and guidelines for such projects.

31-acre East Cork holding may exceed €800,000

31-acre East Cork holding may exceed €800,000

Last straws after harvest and tractor plowing the stubble field

Why the carbon tax gives Irish grain a built-in higher cost base

88-acre Kerry farm sells under the hammer for €1.66m

88-acre Kerry farm sells under the hammer for €1.66m

Property

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

Properties in Dublin 7, Wexford, Roscommon and Ballydehob

Apple trees in an orchard

Garden Q&A: How can I combat the fungus that attacks my apple trees every year?

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

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

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

World

King Charles III coronation

New claims against Prince Andrew of ‘grave concern’ and need examining

It comes amid the publication of Ms Giuffre’s posthumous memoirs in which she wrote that Andrew’s team tried to hire “internet trolls to hassle” her.

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Anthony Albanese visit to London

US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as way to counter China

Graham Linehan court case

Graham Linehan says he faces ‘no further action’ after arrest over trans posts

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Portrait of beautiful senior couple on bike ride in autumn nature. Checking performance and route on smartwatch.

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

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