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Seven gardaí injured in violent Waterford assaults over three days

Seven gardaí were injured in three violent Waterford incidents, with several hospitalised and investigations now underway

<p>The Citywest Hotel in Saggart, West Dublin Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

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Man, 26, appears in court charged with sexual assault of girl in Dublin

<p>A mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin. Picture: Tom Honan</p>

comment-analysis

Mick Clifford: Connolly bank case row shows how outrage depends on who’s in the firing line

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parenting

Understanding parental suicide: one mum's journey, and a book to help kids

APTOPIX White House Demolition

world

White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

development and construction

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

GPA Membership Annual Survey 2025 Launch

gaa

Inter-county GAA players want seven-month season and no-contact November

Why the rise of spirituality among young women is not a passing fad

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Why the rise of spirituality among young women is not a passing fad

Man injured following alleged assault in Cork City

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Man injured following alleged assault in Cork City

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S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

News

Man Buying Drugs On The Street

Demand for addiction treatment rises by 35% as more people seek help, report shows

Coolmine Therapeutic Community reports a 35% rise in people seeking addiction help, with alcohol and cocaine leading cases

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.

Retired Defence Forces members challenge pension cuts after rejoining public service

Man, 20s, due in court charged in connection with alleged assault of young girl in Dublin

Man, 20s, due in court charged in connection with alleged assault of young girl in Dublin

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Insight: Must Reads

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

sport

Aston Villa v Club Brugge - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Villa Park

Aston Villa warn fans not to display political messages in Maccabi Tel Aviv game

The match has become politicised after Birmingham’s safety advisory group banned supporters of the Israeli side from attending.

Liverpool v Everton - Premier League - Anfield

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch misses training ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt clash

Neptune make change after disastrous start

Neptune make change after disastrous start

Scotland v Republic of Ireland - UEFA U17 European Championships Round 1 Qualifier

Colin O’Brien names Republic of Ireland squad for first-ever Under-17 World Cup

Lifestyle

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

The band will now play 10 shows in Dublin from September 15

Enjoying pasta time

Orla McAndrew: To be free is to eat unselfconsciously, without pretence

Love Is Blind’s Cameron and Lauren welcome baby son Ezra

Love Is Blind’s Cameron and Lauren welcome baby son Ezra

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

Viewpoints

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

In an extract from ‘I’m Glad You Asked Me That: The Political Years’, Terry Prone recalls her husband Tom Savage helping Jack Lynch pull off a media masterstroke in 1977

Health insurance

As consumers face spiralling health insurance costs, what are their options?

Irish presidential election

Leadership X-ray? Why presidential debates reveal less than you think

Paul Hosford: Fine Gael's US-style attack video may be a new departure in Irish politics

Paul Hosford: Fine Gael's US-style attack video may be a new departure in Irish politics

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Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

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

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

Mike Murray is tackled by Luke Tunney 19/10/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Club finals show every day is still a learning day under Gaelic football's new rules

Jack O'Connor and Donnacha McCarthy celebrate winning 19/10/2025

S Seánie McGrath: Ben O’Connor faces big Cork selection calls as 2026 planning begins

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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

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling, including contrasting county final emotions for Dalo and TJ.

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Rugby podcast special: a statement win from Munster

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

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Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

An audacious seven-minute jewelry heist has stunned Paris after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning, stealing several priceless royal treasures.

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

farming

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

UCD’s Agri Mental Health Group hopes to put farmers' mental health to the forefront of the conversation, working on driving research and awareness

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Irish Farmer with Cows

How a technical delay bars farmers from share of €735m sustainability supports

South Tipperary triple auction sees 57 acres fetch €20k/acre

South Tipperary triple auction sees 57 acres fetch €20k/acre

Property

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

Apartments, student accommodation, commercial units and public plazas set for historic site

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

Apple trees in an orchard

Garden Q&A: How can I combat the fungus that attacks my apple trees every year?

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

World

Gavin Plumb court case

Security guard who plotted to kill Holly Willoughby loses sentence appeal

'This is a case where the offender clearly is dangerous and where there is no way of knowing when or if ever that will cease to be the case'

Julia Wandel court case

Woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann's family 'had to be convinced she was not three missing girls'

Portugal Streetcar Derailed

Cable failure and maintenance flaws contributed to funicular crash, report says

CORRECTION Mideast Wars

US vice president JD Vance visits Israel to shore up fragile ceasefire in Gaza

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All your tiling needs under one roof

All your tiling needs under one roof

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Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

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