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politics

Race to the Áras: Polls close in presidential election

In Cork City, the combined turnout was 41.6% by 8pm. In the Taoiseach’s constituency of Cork South Central, it was on 44.6%, while in Corh North Central it was on 36.8%.

<p class="contextmenu internal_BodyRagged">It took a degree of attention even to follow this evidence at the murder trial — not to mind say put it together — but it was another compelling piece of a professionally assembled prosecution jigsaw that the jury saw. File Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Eyes in the sky crucial to convictions in Kieran Quilligan case

<p> Marlon Brando and John Hurt filming 'Divine Rapture' in Ballycotton, Co Cork in July 1995. Debra Winger and Johnny Depp are also among the cast of the film which is now set to be completed, 30 years on. Picture: Dan Linehan/Irish Examiner Archive</p>

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Last Tango in Parish: Marlon Brando's Cork movie could finally be released 30 years on

Late Late Show talking points, including Westlife celebration and Imelda May on speaking Irish

culture

Late Late Show talking points, including Westlife celebration and Imelda May on speaking Irish

Migrant accommodation

court and crime

Seeds of violent Dublin protests were sown before alleged assault was public knowledge

Killarney Brewing and Distillery campus up for sale after sudden closure

companies

Killarney Brewing and Distillery campus up for sale after sudden closure

Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic

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Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic

Donnacha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

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Donnacha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

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news

Dublin firefighter found guilty of raping woman in Boston

ELECTION: RESULTS

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Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Suicide leaves behind so many unanswered questions for loved ones

Clodagh Finn: In the footsteps of Irish secret agent Maureen O’Sullivan

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S Jennifer Horgan: Irish is a storied language and means different things to all of us

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Presidential election

Paul Hosford: Could Connolly ‘coalition’ of parties win general election?

Paul Hosford: Could Connolly ‘coalition’ of parties win general election?

Sinn Féin's decision to join the other left-wing parties in backing Catherine Connolly may well be a dry run for a left coalition that could possibly win a general election

European and local elections

MEP Sean Kelly criticises Fine Gael's selection process for presidential candidate

Garda probe after Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened in Dublin

Garda probe after Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened in Dublin

Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why?

Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why?

News

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 25/10/2025

Getting to work on Cork's Shandon clock ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Getting to work on Cork's Shandon clock ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Colin Sheridan: Louvre thieves didn't just steal some rocks, they stole France's national pride

Colin Sheridan: Louvre thieves didn't just steal some rocks, they stole France's national pride

Drink driver found trapped in upside down car gets three-year ban

Drink driver found trapped in upside down car gets three-year ban

sport

Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

S Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

The contrast of Sunday's Cork football pairings is stark. From the highly populated urban surrounds of the south side of Cork City to the sparsely-populated rural hinterland straddling the county bounds

Views of Cork City

Solo and Go should have enough to pip Ballymac Santa

Ireland v Israel - FIBA Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship Qualifier

Screens and transitions: top basketball coach Weldon has 'fingerprints all over' Dingle

Craig Casey celebrates with Dan Kelly after the match 18/10/2025

Dan Kelly has found a home where he belongs in Munster

Insight: Must Reads

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15 Irish experiences for mid-term and Halloween family fun

Once upon a time Halloween in Ireland was a white sheet for a ghost costume, or bin liner for a witch's cape. These days the festivities are far more elaborate. Here are 15 events to experience this midterm

The sound of us: Colm O'Regan on the nature of Gallivanting with Words

The sound of us: Colm O'Regan on the nature of Gallivanting with Words

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

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'

Lifestyle

Darina Allen: Three recipes from Jamie Oliver's newest cookbook

Darina Allen: Three recipes from Jamie Oliver's newest cookbook

I wonder how on earth Jamie does it? Book number 30 with an accompanying TV series, Eat Yourself Healthy has just been launched.

Sarah Butler: Cosy, comfy and substantial evening meals for the whole family

Sarah Butler: Cosy, comfy and substantial evening meals for the whole family

Halloween mummies - meatballs wrapped in dough with spicy tomato sauce on an old baking sheet on a black background.

Michelle Darmody: Mummies alive! These sausage rolls will make little ghouls jive

Seafood Made Simple: Buttermilk fried oysters with bread and butter pickles

Seafood Made Simple: Buttermilk fried oysters with bread and butter pickles

Viewpoints

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Mick Clifford: When a solicitor you trust fails to look after your best interests

The High Court this week heard the latest of complaints against solicitor John Moylan

Soldier F court case

Colin Sheridan: The Soldier F verdict shows the Republic’s peace was built on someone else’s pain

You're not protecting women and children with violent protests

You're not protecting women and children with violent protests

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

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Limerick v Clare - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S TJ Ryan: A privilege to watch a young boy develop into the man, player and leader Declan Hannon became

I first heard of Declan when he was a standout player with Ardscoil Rís Dean Ryan and Harty Cup teams in the late 2000s

Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

Restaurant review: Kerry's 505 is near enough the best meal I’ve eaten this year

S Restaurant review: Kerry's 505 is near enough the best meal I’ve eaten this year

Ruby Walsh: Will BHA be consistent or admit racing must leave room for a roll of the dice?

S Ruby Walsh: Will BHA be consistent or admit racing must leave room for a roll of the dice?

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Unpacking the chaos at Citywest — riots, race and the right

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Unpacking the chaos at Citywest — riots, race and the right

Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and Cormac O’Keeffe examine how fear and far-right agitation escalated peaceful protest into violent riots

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

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

Watch Now

Watch: The Hope Foundation School sneak preview of the annual Men's Shed Halloween display

Watch: The Hope Foundation School sneak preview of the annual Men's Shed Halloween display

The Hope Foundation School in Cork got into the Halloween spirit during their visit to the Passage West Men’s Shed Halloween Display — complete with a pirate ship, spooky scenes, and plenty of ghostly fun. Video Chani Anderson.

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

Watch: Finalists announced for the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards

Watch: Finalists announced for the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards

farming

North Cork Creameries CEO Pat Sheahan to step down

North Cork Creameries CEO Pat Sheahan to step down

Mr Sheahan has served the company since 2013

Egg Shortages Continue In The UK

New poultry biosecurity measures to start on November 1

Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards

Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Property

Revealed: The Irish auctions putting affordable art in the frame

Revealed: The Irish auctions putting affordable art in the frame

Auctions with art of lower monetary value have become a key part of the market in Ireland and globally, writes Des O'Sullivan

Design classics and contemporary art at deVeres

Design classics and contemporary art at deVeres

Prayers could be answered at Cork's €775k trade-up 18 Convent Garden

Prayers could be answered at Cork's €775k trade-up 18 Convent Garden

Behind the scenes with the photographer who puts global super-homes in the picture

Behind the scenes with the photographer who puts global super-homes in the picture

World

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Trump cuts Canada trade talks as Ontario premier plans to drop tariffs ad

President Donald Trump announced he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television advert sponsored by one of its provinces that used the words of former president Ronald Reagan to criticise US tariffs — prompting the ...

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US sends aircraft carrier to South America as airstrike on ‘drug boat’ kills six

White House Demolition

Tourists gawk and recoil at Trump's destruction of the White House East Wing

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Six dead as US forces launch airstrike against suspected drug smugglers

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Budget '26: Ireland kickstarts EU tax alignment for savers

Guaranteed Irish expands in Cork

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Every stone tells a story

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