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<p>Gardaín in Cork are investigating a serious incident in the Liffey Park area of Mayfield in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

munster

Gardaí investigate Cork assault leaving man critically injured in Mayfield

Man in his 30s remains in critical condition after early-morning assault in Mayfield as gardaí seek witnesses

<p>Enoch Burke has spent more than 600 days in separate spells in jail.</p>

court and crime

Enoch Burke again refuses to purge his contempt of court order banning him from school

<p>'It is the single biggest issue to have come up since the Ryder Cup was announced. So many people have been left out. I can see disappointment building to anger, said Tidy Towns activist Bridie Collins. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

munster

Ryder Cup ticket row deepens as Minister asked to intervene in Adare

Parenting Moment: Dad Addressing His Child's Misbehavior at Home

parenting

Why it's so important to say 'no' — and mean it — when talking to your child

Palestine Action Éire claims responsibility for criminal damage at Cork logistics firm

munster

Palestine Action Éire claims responsibility for criminal damage at Cork logistics firm

Grocery inflation

economy

Shoppers 'squeezed' as Irish grocery inflation rises to 6.7%

Jack Crowley takes a selfie with a fan after the match 25/4/2026

rugby

Jack Crowley fighting fit for Munster's crunch Connacht clash

Reflective moments of a modern teenager in her cozy apartment during evening hours

parenting

Joanna Fortune: My teenager is refusing to talk to me after a big row

Garda crash court case

news

Former garda remanded in custody over Drogheda hit-and-run

News

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Katriona O’Sullivan on trauma, body and healing

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Katriona O’Sullivan on trauma, body and healing

Author speaks candidly about trauma, body image and recovery in live Cork interview discussing her latest memoir

Young Couple Arguing and Fighting. Domestic Violence Scene of Emotional abuse, Stressed Woman and aggressive Man Having Almost V

Labour calls for non-means-tested fund to support domestic violence victims with essential costs

Katie Simpson death

‘Institutional misogyny’ blamed for warning signs missed in Simpson probe

Over €90k raised for 'Save Kilkee Cliff Walk' campaign ahead of High Court review

Over €90k raised for 'Save Kilkee Cliff Walk' campaign ahead of High Court review

sport

'It could've been three or four. We wanted it more' - Colin Healy delighted as Kerry FC beat Cork City

'It could've been three or four. We wanted it more' - Colin Healy delighted as Kerry FC beat Cork City

Former City player Niall Brookwell scored the only goal of the game as ten-man Kerry beat the Rebel Army for the first time ever.

Aryna Sabalenka file photo

Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott tennis grand slams to ‘fight for our rights’

Ulster v Leinster - United Rugby Championship

Keenan pens two-year IRFU extension, Cahir signs for Connacht

Panama v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group J

'A high potential player' - Cork's Jaden Umeh called up to Ireland squad for friendly against Grenada

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Insight: Must Reads

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I can't afford to go to a wedding — how can I decline an invitation without causing drama?

The accommodation, the gift, the time off work, childcare, travel... a wedding day can be expensive for guests. Isn't it time we allowed people to gracefully decline them

Mick Clifford: The past for Fianna Fáil was glorious, the future bulges with uncertainty

Mick Clifford: The past for Fianna Fáil was glorious, the future bulges with uncertainty

Killarney brewery sale row as international bidder claims €5.85m offer overlooked

Killarney brewery sale row as international bidder claims €5.85m offer overlooked

Laura O'Mahony: 'I went on the weight loss jab, and that sent a lot of people away'

Laura O'Mahony: 'I went on the weight loss jab, and that sent a lot of people away'

Regular Columnists

Fergus Finlay: Our public services are far from perfect, but we are lucky to have them

Terry Prone: Don’t overestimate how interesting you are to those above you in chain

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Colin Sheridan: We still have three more years of Donald Trump, and that's terrifying

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Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

Lifestyle

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The changing face of Irish weddings: What are spiritual and humanist weddings?

As civil ceremonies outnumber Roman Catholic ones for the first time, Deirdre McArdle explores the variety of ways couples can now tie the knot

The Met Gala 2026 - New York

Beyonce in skeletal couture and 11 of the most eye-catching Met Gala outfits

Happy young woman enjoys summer music festival, raises peace sign with sunlit crowd and stage background. Cheerful festivalgoer

Colman Noctor: Music helps teens hit the right note within themselves and with others

No vegan diet concept. Teen girl pushing away plate with broccoli and other vegetables refusing to eat. Food waste. Selective fo

Aoife Hearne: My exam teens don't want to eat full meals

Viewpoints

Seriously ill in Gaza: ‘I wondered whether the cancer or a missile would kill me first’

Seriously ill in Gaza: ‘I wondered whether the cancer or a missile would kill me first’

Fatima is one of around 11,000 cancer patients in Gaza. War and blockades have robbed her of specialist care and even the very basics such as pain relief, all while suffering the indignity of living in a cramped makeshift tent. This is her story

Illinois

Carole Coleman: Don't ask Americans about news or politics. They're done

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Catherine Conlon: Giving older people the shingles vaccine is a no-brainer

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California dreamin’: Could a Trump-supporting Brexit cheerleader capitalise on Democrats' dithering?

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The Gaelic Football Show: The path to Sam, Munster final preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: The path to Sam, Munster final preview

Former Cork footballer Patrick Kelly joins Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan.

Cork v Kerry - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Kieran Shannon: Provincial football titles have never carried so little value

Donegal v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Fogarty Forum: All-Ireland draw overshadows provincial finals

Dalo’s Hurling Show: Lethal Limerick beat the Clare offside trap

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: Lethal Limerick beat the Clare offside trap

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Rugby podcast special: Leinster v Toulon analysis

Rugby podcast special: Leinster v Toulon analysis

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on the semi-final victory for Leo Cullen's side at the Aviva Stadium.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Barry Cummins discusses Tina Satchwell case and new book

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma

Watch Now

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Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 28) recalled his late mother's admiration for the British royal family during remarks at the White House, saying she had been "glued to the television" whenever the late Queen Elizabeth appeared in ...

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

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

farming

Factory Packing

Beef finishers reel from mounting losses as factory prices hold steady

The base quote for steers at the processing plants continues at 660c/kg. A year ago it was 792c/kg for R=3= steers inclusive of bonus/penalties as applicable

167-acre East Cork farm guiding €16.5k/acre

167-acre East Cork farm guiding €16.5k/acre

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest

Winter varieties drive cereal production up 15% in 2025

€2.4m sought for Ballygriggan House in North Cork on 140a

€2.4m sought for Ballygriggan House in North Cork on 140a

Property

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Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers refused planning to keep major extension

The popular Cork business opened its Greenhouse extension in 2022, which is capable of seating up to 40 guests

Four Cork homes in Glounthaune, Glanmire, Ballinlough, and Macroom from €350,000

Four Cork homes in Glounthaune, Glanmire, Ballinlough, and Macroom from €350,000

A model house and a compass. Home diagnosis, feng shui, and floor plan images.

Kieran McCarthy: Choose light, choose sunshine, choose good design

High praise for Ard Dara property as renovations open up new possibilities

High praise for Ard Dara property as renovations open up new possibilities

World

Cameroon Africa Pope

Pope Leo ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance, Trump claims

The remarks come two days before Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, meets Leo at the Vatican

Germany Car Incident

Leipzig car-ramming suspect’s motive remains unclear, German investigators say

Pentagon

Hegseth says US ceasefire with Iran ‘not over’ despite Strait of Hormuz attacks

South Africa Hantavirus

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

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Enjoy the saving behaviours that Yuno Energy helps you know

The Irish energy disruptor is arming customers with the know-how to manage costs

A portrait of Ireland now: Inside the artists of the Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize

A portrait of Ireland now: Inside the artists of the Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier — with synchronisation and fixed time AI

Get more heifers in-calf, earlier — with synchronisation and fixed time AI

AF Oroko April 2026

A new way to travel this summer: Oroko launches its sailing collection

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