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<p>Gareth Sheridan arriving with his wife Heidi at Offaly County Council in Tullamore. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

politics

'No regrets': Gareth Sheridan's presidential election bid over as he fails to get Offaly and Meath's backing

There had been a belief in Gareth Sheridan's camp that he had the Offaly County Council nomination secured

<p>Gareth Sheridan (left) with his wife Heidi outside Offaly County Council offices in Tullamore on Monday. Photo: Niall Carson/PA</p>

comment-analysis

Mick Clifford: Does public service beckon for Gareth Sheridan now he can't run for presidency?

<p>Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in March 2024. File Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello</p>

world

Disney ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, show to return on Tuesday

Understanding gut health in children with tummy troubles

parenting

Understanding gut health in children with tummy troubles

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

politics

Taoiseach: Suspensions 'not the ideal way' of dealing with students in special schools

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

economy

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

Dalo's Hurling Show: Barrs topple the Barony, Clare cracker, O'Brien the beacon in Limerick

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Barrs topple the Barony, Clare cracker, O'Brien the beacon in Limerick

Chef Orla McAndrew on her adult ADHD diagnosis and what needs to change in the system

people

Chef Orla McAndrew on her adult ADHD diagnosis and what needs to change in the system

Dua Lipa "Radical Optimism" At Anfield Stadium - Night Two

world

Dua Lipa reportedly drops longtime agent after he tried to get Kneecap banned from Glastonbury

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: The US is on the road from culture war to civil war

Clodagh Finn: Great Irish wives, the club with so many overlooked members

S Terry Prone: We may be better at 'performative empathy' than at being informers

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

Insight: Must Reads

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Six months after the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, questions remain over the investigation and the only suspect’s freedom

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

MIRIAM HUSSEY

Miriam Hussey: I ended up in hospital after travelling — it was quite frightening to see that

Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

News

Féile O'Sullivan keeps up inspirational attitude with fundraiser heading towards €640k

Féile O'Sullivan keeps up inspirational attitude with fundraiser heading towards €640k

Féile's mother Maureen has repeatedly thanked everyone who donated and helped them, especially the small local community around Allihies

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes

Consultants earning more than €350k more than doubled over year

Daughter 'trying to keep ship afloat' while parents care for sick child rewarded with Disneyland trip

Daughter 'trying to keep ship afloat' while parents care for sick child rewarded with Disneyland trip

Multi-lingual mental health service sees clients from 36 countries since opening last year

Multi-lingual mental health service sees clients from 36 countries since opening last year

sport

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Jacques Nienaber: 'Rory McIlroy doesn't start a tournament not wanting to go as deep as possible'

Leinster start their season with a two-game tour of South Africa.

Jack Crowley 22/9/2025

Munster players challenged to create their own legacies at the dawn of a new era

FAI headquarters

FAI will, after all, appear before Oireachtas sports committee

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Dembele and Bonmati claim Ballon d’Or honours

Lifestyle

2024 iHeartPodcast Awards Presented By The Hartford Live At SXSW

Podcast Corner: Heavyweight makes a welcome return to the arena

US show Heavyweight disappeared for a while amidst parent-company shenanigans, but it's great to see it back with new episodes

Tots to teens: Snow time like now to book Santa

Tots to teens: Snow time like now to book Santa

Count Dracula wearing black and red cape. Cute cartoon vampire character with fangs. Happy Halloween. Flat design. Violet backgr

Julie Jay: Bambi Fury isn’t the only baby vampire in town

Adorable caucasian girl playing with telephone toy sitting on floor at kindergarten

Joanna Fortune: My four-year-old doesn't want to share her toys

Viewpoints

Occupation of Palestine petition

Perfidious Albion owes Palestine more than just recognition

Britain's recognition of Palestinian statehood is too little, too late, given it was the architect of the bloodshed that has engulfed the region for more than 100 years

Children's social care sector

Children of all needs must learn together

Mature businesswoman and female colleague discussing over report at office desk

Generational pile-ons come around like clockwork

UN General Assembly

Paul Hosford: How will UN answer questions of its ability to solve the world's crises?

Subscriber

Seattle Seahawks v Pittsburgh Steelers

S John Fogarty: NFL visit a reminder of how different the GAA is

The visit of the Vikings and Steelers to Croke Park this week highlights what must be protected here.

California-USA-Protest-September-18

S Fergus Finlay: The US is on the road from culture war to civil war

Cork hurling talking points: down to the final four, Erin's Own and Newtown live to fight another day

S Cork hurling talking points: down to the final four, Erin's Own and Newtown live to fight another day

Bundee Aki with fans 20/9/2025

S Colin Sheridan: Is that optimism? The time is now for Connacht

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

A Cork businessman, previously unknown to Gardaí, was arrested after €750,000 in ATM withdrawals sparked an international fraud probe

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

Watch Now

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Highlights from the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon 2025.

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

Watch: Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

farming

175ac West Waterford farm goes to auction at €2.25m AMV

175ac West Waterford farm goes to auction at €2.25m AMV

The property is being sold jointly by Denis Collins, of Fermoy-based Collins O’Meara Auctioneers, and by Éamonn Spratt, of Dungarvan-based REA Spratt Auctioneers

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Paula Hynes: Maize season makes me wish our contractor had airplanes

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Property

City to Country: What €695,000 can get across Ireland

City to Country: What €695,000 can get across Ireland

Homes in Glasnevin, Waterford, Wexford and Killaloe

Will this Waterfall home be the next Heatherfield house to break the €1m mark?

Will this Waterfall home be the next Heatherfield house to break the €1m mark?

€525k West Cork Hungry Hill double decker could feed a lifestyle

€525k West Cork Hungry Hill double decker could feed a lifestyle

Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street

Plans lodged for new restaurant on Cork's St Patrick's Street

World

Denmark Airport

Flights resume at Copenhagen Airport after drone sightings

Flights at Copenhagen Airport resumed early on Tuesday after being suspended or diverted overnight because of drone sightings.

Alaa Abd el-Fattah detained

British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah released from prison after receiving pardon

Denmark Airport

Copenhagen Airport suspends flights after large drone sightings

UN General Assembly Israel Palestinians

France recognises Palestinian state at UN meeting on Middle East peace process

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Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

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