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<p>Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is congratulated by Taoiseach Micheál Martin after being named as the new president at Dublin Castle. </p>

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Paul Hosford: Blame for Fianna Fáil presidential election shambles laid squarely at feet of Micheál Martin

There is real anger and embarrassment among Fianna Fáil TDs about the Taoiseach's handling of the selection of Jim Gavin to the point his leadership of the party is being questioned

<p>The man gave himself up after lengthy dialogue with trained Garda negotiators.</p>

court and crime

Man holed up in empty playschool with shotgun arrested in Navan

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Lucina Schynning was one of two drag queens assaulted on Sunday night. File picture</p>

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'Hateful people' won't impact plans of drag performers after attack during Jazz Festival

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advice

Caitríona Redmond: Buyers beware — your favourite chocolate snack may not be as it seems

Rising number of pets handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list

munster

Rising number of pets handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list

Irish presidential election

companies

Failed presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan returns to his company as CEO

Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree

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Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree

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

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

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court and crime

Man charged over alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvasser granted bail

ELECTION: RESULTS

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Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

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

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

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President Higgins to remain in hospital with infection 'to continue course of antibiotics'

President Michael D Higgins travelled to St James’s Hospital on Sunday for the examination of an infection.

Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

S Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

Fianna Fáil minister backs Micheál Martin as TDs call for discussion on change of leadership

Fianna Fáil minister backs Micheál Martin as TDs call for discussion on change of leadership

Irish presidential election

Paul Hosford: Final tally puts Catherine Connolly in the annals of history

News

Killarney hospitals currently used for elderly care being assessed for primary care centre

Killarney hospitals currently used for elderly care being assessed for primary care centre

The HSE has revealed it is advancing plans for a primary care centre for child and adult medical and mental health services

Hands holding glasses with beer on a table in London

Doctors call for warnings on 'proven link between alcohol and cancer' to be displayed on alcoholic drinks

From rags to stitches: Young Project Fashion designers are happiest with a sewing machine

From rags to stitches: Young Project Fashion designers are happiest with a sewing machine

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist

Almost half of Ireland's tourism businesses reported fall in income during summer season

sport

Miami Heat v Brooklyn Nets

NBA memo reveals league concerned about its integrity amid gambling allegations

The memo was circulated after the arrests of two prominent figures

Blizzard Of Oz gets the better of Rocky’s Diamond at Wexford

Blizzard Of Oz gets the better of Rocky’s Diamond at Wexford

Clayton McMillan after the game 25/10/2025

Munster v Argentina XV: kick-off time, TV details and team news

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

Insight: Must Reads

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

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

From Spike Island, to the Book of Kells, to the GPO museum, Tara Maher meets the people telling the stories of our past

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

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15 Irish experiences for mid-term and Halloween family fun

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

Happy Halloween. Kids in carnival costumes and makeup at home

Halloween’s real horror: the risk of environmental harm from costumes and rubbish

We throw away enough plastic and pumpkins every year to fill Croke Park — damage that persists long beyond autumn

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Life Hack: How to DIY some of this year's most popular Halloween costumes

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

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

Teenager looking down while sharing problems with his girlfriend

Dear Dáithí: My teenage son feels left out of the new family dynamic

Viewpoints

Catherine Conlon: Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole — here’s why it matters

Catherine Conlon: Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole — here’s why it matters

East Cork poultry farmers are facing a worrying period with Fota Wildlife Park confirming an outbreak of bird flu

Woman running on treadmill in gym. Ealthy lifestyle.

Gen Z is hitting the gym to take back control

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly rises from respected fringe figure to Ireland's first citizen

S Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly rises from respected fringe figure to Ireland's first citizen

Theresa Reidy: Catherine Connolly's victory has lessons for the Government, the left, and future candidates

Theresa Reidy: Catherine Connolly's victory has lessons for the Government, the left, and future candidates

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The Gaelic Football Show: storylines everywhere in county final bonanza weekend

S The Gaelic Football Show: storylines everywhere in county final bonanza weekend

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Paul Rouse reflect on a highly dramatic slate of deciders.

Patrick Kelly: Football's new rules suit the Barrs but Knocknagree will bring a crumb of Kerry to Cork's top table

S Patrick Kelly: Football's new rules suit the Barrs but Knocknagree will bring a crumb of Kerry to Cork's top table

2025 NBA Finals - Game Seven

S Colin Sheridan: When sport becomes a market nobody plays for love anymore

Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final Replay

S Christy O'Connor: The manic nature of football's thrilling momentum switches

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'Brigade of people' waiting for influencers to slip up on 'overreaching' ad guidelines

'Brigade of people' waiting for influencers to slip up on 'overreaching' ad guidelines

Under the Consumer Protection Act, Irish influencers must clearly indicate if their posts are of a commercial nature

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Presidential election post-mortem

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Presidential election post-mortem

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

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

Watch Now

Watch: Out and about for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Watch: Out and about for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Dan Linehan and Chani Anderson took to the streets of Cork to get a flavour of the vibrant sounds and atmosphere for the 47th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

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

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

farming

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

A recent interactive workshop held by the University of Limerick showcased recycling-derived fertilisers as a viable option for Irish farmers and agricultural stakeholders

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Roast Leg of Lamb

Irish lamb launched into US market at New York event

Signpost: Our better-quality silage will be targeted to the weanlings

Signpost: Our better-quality silage will be targeted to the weanlings

Property

From Palm Beach to Mayo: How an Architectural Digest photographer designed her dream Irish kitchen

From Palm Beach to Mayo: How an Architectural Digest photographer designed her dream Irish kitchen

Jessica Glynn shows her favourite room in her Mayo new build and tells Eve Kelliher why she loves seeing how others live in their dream homes

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

Life was put under the microscope at €950k home of scientist William Reville

Life was put under the microscope at €950k home of scientist William Reville

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

World

Dominican Republic Extreme Weather

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

France Politics

Ten people face trial accused of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Cameroon Election Protests

World’s oldest president, 92, wins contested Cameroon election after unrest

Argentina Milei

Milei emerges triumphant in high-stakes Argentina midterm elections

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‘If you have high potential and you’re willing to work, Lidl is willing to invest in you’

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Budget '26: Ireland kickstarts EU tax alignment for savers

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