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Garda van set alight and fireworks launched at gardaí during Citywest protest

Justice Minister: 'Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. Violence is not. There is no excuse for the scenes we have witnessed tonight'

<p>Fine Gael presidential election candidate Heather Humphreys speaking to the media at Merrion Square Park in Dublin on Tuesday. Picture: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PA</p>

politics

Heather Humphreys appears to row back on comments about Catherine Connolly's work

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at the announcement of the Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity at Government Buildings in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

politics

'Failure' in care of girl allegedly assaulted in west Dublin, Taoiseach says

2022: RUTHANNE & OLLIE

people

My Wedding Day with Ruthanne Cunningham: I had eight bridesmaids, which is very American

MICHAEL SHINE

court and crime

Victims file over 20 new damages claims against convicted paedophile Michael Shine

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

development and construction

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

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Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

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'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

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Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

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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

Typical UK terraced housing street derelict

11,000 vacant and derelict properties 'have been identified for compulsory purchase'

TDs and senators ask Oireachtas housing committee if there is 'too much carrot and too little stick' in reversing dereliction and vacancy

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Drug syringe and cooked heroin

Gardaí object to bail for Cork man caught 'red-handed' with heroin worth €150,000

Defence claim case against men accused of Kieran Quilligan's murder has a big hole in the middle

Defence claim case against men accused of Kieran Quilligan's murder has a big hole in the middle

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

Champions League: Haaland scores again as Man City win at Villarreal, Fermin grabs Barca hat-trick

Champions League: Haaland scores again as Man City win at Villarreal, Fermin grabs Barca hat-trick

Fermin Lopez scored a hat-trick and Marcus Rashford hit two goals as Barcelona routed Olympiakos 6-1.

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium

Rampant Arsenal blow Atletico Madrid away in 13 devastating minutes

Newcastle United v Benfica - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - St. James' Park

Gordon continues European form as Newcastle rout Mourinho's Benfica

Mike Prendergast 21/10/2025

'It's a great challenge' - Prendergast wants Munster to reproduce Leinster display against Connacht

Lifestyle

Natalie Cassidy: Life after EastEnders

Natalie Cassidy on eating issues, EastEnders, and life since she left the soap

The actress who played Sonia Fowler tells Hannah Stephenson about the

Redhead teenage boy playing video games, celebrating win in the game

Joanna Fortune: My quiet teenager swears when gaming with friends

Two Caucasian Boys Walking Down a Country Road

Julie Jay: Boys are an enigma to me, so how can I be expected to raise good ones?

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

Viewpoints

Law scale rules regulations

We shouldn't take the cab rank rule for granted in Ireland's justice system

In a democracy everyone has the right to legal representation — even murderers, and, yes, banks

A Mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin.

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

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

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

Health insurance

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

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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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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

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

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

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home in Paris hand in hand with his wife Carla Bruni on Tuesday morning to go to the capital's La Sante prison to start a five-year prison term.

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

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

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

farming

Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

The lamb prices are a shade easier at the factories this week for the top of the trade in particular, with the processors complaining that the returns from the markets have weakened over the recent weeks.

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

Male farmer with short brown hair,walking in the direction to his tractor,standing next to his agricultural field in the evening

Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

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

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

Property

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

I have not been able to pay my electricity bill for the past two months. What should I do?

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

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

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

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

World

France Louvre

Jewels stolen in Louvre heist worth an estimated €88m, Paris prosecutor says

Officials said the heist lasted less than eight minutes in total, including less than four minutes inside the Louvre

Trump Russia Ukraine War

Trump-Putin summit in Budapest on hold after Rubio spoke to Lavrov – US official

France Louvre

French culture minister says Louvre security worked properly during jewel heist

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

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