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<p>Speaking after she met with King Charles, PresidentCatherine Connolly said they had a lot in common, including the environment and climate change. Picture:</p>

politics

President Catherine Connolly's State visit offers a brief reprieve for King Charles

President Connolly made her second official overseas visit to the UK

<p>A public meeting to discuss drone operations in Cork City will be held at 8pm on Tuesday evening in Cork Constitution FC. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

munster

Taoiseach aware of people's 'genuine concerns' over drone deliveries in Cork

<p>Cork captain Joe Miskella lifts the cup with teammates after their Munster MFC final victory over Kerry. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

gaa

Cork minors navigate chaos to beat Kerry in rain-soaked Munster final thriller

'I was stranded in the jungle and needed surgery': Cork woman's ordeal on trip of a lifetime

travel

'I was stranded in the jungle and needed surgery': Cork woman's ordeal on trip of a lifetime

Unrecognizable health visitor and a senior woman during home visit.

news

Ireland's ageing population will need 3,000 more nurses and therapists by 2040, ESRI says

Man serving life sentence for murder of Cameron Reilly has conviction quashed

court and crime

Man serving life sentence for murder of Cameron Reilly has conviction quashed

Manchester City v Inter Milan - UEFA Champions League - Final - Ataturk Olympic Stadium

soccer

Man City not commenting on fresh report Pep Guardiola will leave in the summer

Evil literature and indecent dancing: Why 1926 was a pivotal year in Irish cultural history

culture

Evil literature and indecent dancing: Why 1926 was a pivotal year in Irish cultural history

'The home I was evicted from in Cork is now an AirBnB charging nearly €10,000 per month'

comment-analysis

'The home I was evicted from in Cork is now an AirBnB charging nearly €10,000 per month'

News

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had 'one of its most demanding and defining years' in 2025

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had 'one of its most demanding and defining years' in 2025

DRCC CEO Rachel Morrogh said many survivors are still facing barriers to reporting abuse and seeking support

AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual

'It is truly harmful': Children's advocates 'gravely concerned' over lack of regulation of AI

Bill to overhaul rules for dog breeding to go to Cabinet

Bill to overhaul rules for dog breeding to go to Cabinet

Unions ‘hopeful’ of breakthrough in paramedic pay dispute as talks to continue

Unions ‘hopeful’ of breakthrough in paramedic pay dispute as talks to continue

sport

Arsenal v Burnley - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Arsenal get job done against Burnley but title nerves still linger

It is very much advantage Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Yet it is not beyond the realms of possibility to envisage a side that struggled to see off Burnley finding the pressure too much in south London against Crystal Palace.

Arsenal v Burnley - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Havertz header edges Arsenal closer to title

Kilkenny v Galway - Electric Ireland Leinster GAA Hurling Minor Championship Final

Galway stun Kilkenny with comeback to claim Leinster minor hurling title

Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

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Insight: Must Reads

General Election Ireland 2024

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Gerry Hutch is a veteran criminal suspected of involvement in two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

Sinéad Kennedy: My life is busy and chaotic, I embrace every moment of it

Sinéad Kennedy: My life is busy and chaotic, I embrace every moment of it

Regular Columnists

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese

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Colin Sheridan: Unexpected Cold War era book shows little has changed

Lifestyle

Teenager boy tired stressed of reading, doing homework

Dr Phil Kieran: Should we manage our son’s Leaving Cert anxiety with medication?

Several options other than medication could be helpful for your son, such as counselling, physical activity, and apps such as Headspace and Clear Fear, which teach tools to manage anxiety and stress

LauraLynn: They’re totally there for Kate, and for us as a family

LauraLynn: They’re totally there for Kate, and for us as a family

My Childhood with Neil Delamere: Our back garden was the closest we had to Croke Park

My Childhood with Neil Delamere: Our back garden was the closest we had to Croke Park

couple in love

Joanna Fortune: How can I have the talk about sex with my teenage daughter?

Viewpoints

Ebun Joseph: Bertie Ahern's anti-immigrantcomments are nothing new to Black Irish people

Ebun Joseph: Bertie Ahern's anti-immigrantcomments are nothing new to Black Irish people

If feels like Ireland is drifting back towards the political atmosphere of the early 2000s with its draconian immigration policies, writes Ebun Joseph, Ireland’s special rapporteur on racial equality and racism

Iran Daily Life

Iran war shows how instability is useful to a 'thugocracy'

'I'm told I'm brutal at it': Mary Lou McDonald bowls up in Galway to a warm welcome

'I'm told I'm brutal at it': Mary Lou McDonald bowls up in Galway to a warm welcome

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

Property

Starter Homes: Homes in Durrus, Midleton, and Rochestown from €225,000

Starter Homes: Homes in Durrus, Midleton, and Rochestown from €225,000

Three Cork homes and an apartment that are appealing to first-time buyers

Architect sketching a remodeling plan with her clients

Kieran McCarthy: Do I need an interior designer and why?

Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Subscriber

The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

S The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

Maurice Brosnan, James Horan and Paul Rouse analyse a dramatic weekend of football and look ahead to the All-Ireland series.

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: It's not good for hurling that Waterford are out this early

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Anthony Daly: When Limerick get a grip they just don't let go

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

LISTEN NOW

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Voters in two high-profile constituencies prepare to elect new TDs in the first by-elections since the 2024 general election

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Watch Now

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, featuring seven fitness stations, lasting seven minutes per station with a two-minute transition between ...

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

farming

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Management of winter crops, especially the application of early nitrogen, was difficult, writes Tom Barry

Buying meat at a supermarket.

Paula Hynes: The heat is coming on Brazilian beef

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Limerick farm sold for accumulated sum of over €3.8m

Moonrise over farmland

Taking Auld Lehane to infinity and beyond

World

Islamic Center Shooting

Teenage gunmen killed themselves following mosque shooting which left three dead

Two teenagers opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves a few blocks away, police said.

'Who won the war?': Jury rules against Elon Musk in feud with OpenAI and Sam Altman

'Who won the war?': Jury rules against Elon Musk in feud with OpenAI and Sam Altman

Sir Keir Starmer visit to north London

Keir Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Andy Burnham wins by-election

Channel 4 new HQ

Channel 4 removes all past seasons of 'Married at First Sight UK' after ‘serious allegations’

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Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

City Tiles and Bathrooms: Latest trends and timeless colours

Perigus Energy – a new name built on decades of renewable experience

Perigus Energy – a new name built on decades of renewable experience

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