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<p>Gardaí previously alleged in court that the accused girl struck Scarlett Faulkner (pictured) at least 11 times on her head with an iron bar.</p>

court and crime

Girl charged over fatal assault of Scarlett Faulkner to undergo psychological evaluation

16-year-old appeared before Nenagh District Court on Thursday morning via a video-link from a youth detention centre

<p> Fuel protesters in Whitegate earlier this month. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

court and crime

Cork man accused of climbing on oil tanker during Whitegate fuel protests appears in court

<p>Julie and John Finn, outside Finns' Farmcut, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The couple are the new owners of Aherne's seafood restaurant and townhouse in Youghal, Co Cork Picture: Joleen Cronin</p>

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Hospitality duo John and Julie Finn are new owners of Aherne’s Seafood Restaurant in Youghal

I joined hundreds of fans to meet Majella and Daniel O'Donnell in Newbridge — here's what I learned

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I joined hundreds of fans to meet Majella and Daniel O'Donnell in Newbridge — here's what I learned

Temperatures to hit 20C this weekend with sunshine and scattered showers

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Temperatures to hit 20C this weekend with sunshine and scattered showers

Irish clothing chain Born to close its 15 stores with loss of over 100 jobs

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Irish clothing chain Born to close its 15 stores with loss of over 100 jobs

Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

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Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

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Bernard O'Shea: My (achievable) list of things you should have done by 50

Ireland faces evolving terror threats including Islamist and far-right risks, report finds

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Ireland faces evolving terror threats including Islamist and far-right risks, report finds

News

Cork woman who admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis is now drug-free, court hears

Cork woman who admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis is now drug-free, court hears

Clonakilty District Court heard that at the time of the search she was 'hanging around with the wrong people' but the incident had given her 'such a fright' that she had not touched drugs since

Young woman cycling in the park at sunset

Boy left with brain injury after being knocked off his bicycle by car during lockdown settles for €4.2m

Garda stock

About 270 gardaí off duty every day last year due to injuries suffered at work, new figures show

Spring Economic Statement

Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter

sport

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship

'There were times I was like, rugby is killing me’: Calvin Nash hopes injury woes behind him as he eyes 100th cap

The Ireland wing is bemused as to why his season has descended into the stop-start frustration that has restricted the 28-year-old to just eight appearances.

Oli Jager 21/4/2026

Jager starts as McMillan names Munster side for Ulster clash

Elite female golfers step into spotlight at Women's South of Ireland Championship in Lahinich

Elite female golfers step into spotlight at Women's South of Ireland Championship in Lahinich

Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough

Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough

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Insight: Must Reads

'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988

Michael Jackson was a megastar when he played two concerts at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as part of the Bad tour. As the biopic of the late singer hits cinemas, we look back on that memorable weekend and you can share your own memories of those gigs at the end of the article

Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

Colman Noctor: Given the choice, I would choose life without ADHD

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

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Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Cork's status as a Unesco learning city — twice — is unmatched anywhere

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Sarah Harte: Religion and free speech are often uneasy bedfellows

S Fergus Finlay: On both sides of the Irish Sea, political leaders are in trouble

Terry Prone: Victims of trolling should follow Dolly Parton’s lead and rise above it

Lifestyle

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 - London

Irish Love Island star Maura Higgins signs up for US Dancing with the Stars

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins will take part in the US version of , it has been announced.

Sally Foran: The best beauty products under a tenner — and one stellar serum for €21

Sally Foran: The best beauty products under a tenner — and one stellar serum for €21

Worried about scam car sellers? Here’s what to look out for

Worried about scam car sellers? Here’s what to look out for

The Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere

In pictures: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite for Devil Wears Prada 2

Viewpoints

Offshore Wind Farm

Fuel crisis shows Ireland cannot build a secure future on imported energy

Ireland needs to harness its own abundant renewable energy resources as quickly as possible and reduce its exposure to volatile global fossil fuel prices, writes Scott Sutherland, project director of Codling Wind Park

Adi Roche: Forty years have passed but Irish commitment to Chornobyl remains

Adi Roche: Forty years have passed but Irish commitment to Chornobyl remains

Singing together can help build community in divisive times

Singing together can help build community in divisive times

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Contraception is free, but it's not reaching everyone who needs it

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Hub Packaging, the Technological Universities Association, Drivalia Lease Ireland, Mars Wrigley, The Open University in Ireland and WEEE Ireland

Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

S Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

Darragh McCarthy looks to the sideline 19/4/2026

S Hurling observations: Tipp v Cork endgame shows thin line between risk and reward

Australia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

S John Fallon: Grand home stages central to women’s legacy

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Chasing gold - the truth about Irish athletics funding

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Chasing gold - the truth about Irish athletics funding

This week, we’re talking funding for athletics, how the model works and how it could be better.

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

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Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

The sculpture named 'Chornobyl Mother' by Sandra Bell was installed at the Atlantic Pond, Marina Park.

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

The Masters - Final Round

Watch: Rory McIlroy talks about the challenges of winning the Masters

farming

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Co-op paid €1.8bn to farmer suppliers as it reports strong financial performance last year

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Kiwi dairy farmers land €200,000 windfall after €2.7bn Fonterra payout

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

Property

Landmark Cork furniture superstore The Loft hits the market for €6m

Landmark Cork furniture superstore The Loft hits the market for €6m

Vendors the Herlihy family have prepared a preliminary scheme for a mixed use development with a focus on student accommodation

€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

€420,000 Douglas walk-in is ideal for young couples

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

Inside RTÉ Home of the Year 2026 — and why it's pick of the bunch

Home of the Year: See all 10 finalists in the running for the title

Home of the Year: See all 10 finalists in the running for the title

World

The Bride world premiere - London

Maggie Gyllenhaal to lead Venice Film Festival jury

Actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main competition jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival later this year. Festival organisers announced the selection on Thursday.

Iran War

'Shoot to kill' order issued by Trump for Iranian boats laying mines

Germany Iran War

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal

Senior civil servant says due process followed in Peter Mandelson vetting

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