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<p>Qayyum Balogun is thought to have become embroiled in a physical confrontation between two groups of people outside a club event on Grafton St early on Monday morning. File picture</p>

court and crime

Woman questioned on suspicion of helping chief suspect in Qayyum Balogun killing

A young man is also being questioned after admitting to physical altercation with the deceased.

<p>A spokesperson for Dublin Airport said the closure had been necessitated at short notice “for safety reasons” following the identification of an issue with the south runway’s taxiway. File photo</p>

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Dublin Airport claims it had 'no option' but to divert overnight flights over heavily populated areas

<p>A visualisation of a Cork Luas tram. Bishopstown GAA Club had already vowed to oppose the route cutting through its grounds 'to the end'. Picture: LuasCork.ie</p>

munster

Luas Cork: Highfield Rugby Club vows to oppose proposed route

Popular Cork City restaurant to close its doors after 25 years

food

Popular Cork City restaurant to close its doors after 25 years

Taoiseach wants expansion of Cabinet to more than 15 seats

politics

Taoiseach wants expansion of Cabinet to more than 15 seats

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme

development and construction

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme

Dublin v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

gaa

Ger Brennan calls GAA president comments on disciplinary case 'insulting'

Crawford's class of 2026: Profiles of three new graduates of the Cork art college

culture

Crawford's class of 2026: Profiles of three new graduates of the Cork art college

'You have shown no remorse': Kerry sports coach convicted of rape and sexual assault jailed for 14 years

court and crime

'You have shown no remorse': Kerry sports coach convicted of rape and sexual assault jailed for 14 years

News

Leaving Cert English paper 1 'allowed well-read students to shine'

Leaving Cert English paper 1 'allowed well-read students to shine'

Teachers and students react to the first State exams of 2026 in both the Leaving Certificate and the Junior Cycle exams

North South Ministerial Council

Ireland 'will advance EU security and defence agenda' during its presidency

Preschool teacher and children using globe.

Schools will not lose more than one SNA in any one year – new workforce plan

'We must act now': Irish charity appeals for help as Ebola cases in Congo rise

'We must act now': Irish charity appeals for help as Ebola cases in Congo rise

sport

Mason Melia 3/6/2026

'Not going to stop until they get there' - World Cup co-hosts friendly increasing Irish hunger to qualify

This could have been a camp that extended far beyond Friday’s meeting with Canada — down to Mexico and onwards. Being here has made him already hungry to ensure Ireland’s major tournament absence isn’t extended much longer.

Double delight for Keane ahead of Epsom missions

Double delight for Keane ahead of Epsom missions

Bangor Celtic v Cobh Ramblers - Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup Second Round

Ex-Cobh Ramblers manager to assist Ghana chief Carlos Queiroz at World Cup

Robbie Keane and Rory Delap 24/5/2025

Robbie Keane in reported talks as Celtic seek to appoint next permanent boss

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Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

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‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

Clare v Galway - Fulfil GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final

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Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town

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Live music industry

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Viewpoints

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Terrible timing but some positives in Special Needs Assistants Workforce Development Plan

The Irish Examiner's Education Correspondent on a key document regarding SNAs — and the Department of Education's decision to publish it on one of the busiest days of the year

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Childcare: State is doing more than ever to reduce costs — but parents aren't likely to be grateful

Mick Clifford: The house of Healy-Rae has fallen victim to 'The Split'

Mick Clifford: The house of Healy-Rae has fallen victim to 'The Split'

Meta Data Centres

AI backlash is growing — and tech execs know it

Property

Garden Q&A: Our griselinea hedge is dying. What should we do?

Garden Q&A: Our griselinea hedge is dying. What should we do?

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Cozy Pastel Colored Bathroom with Marble Bathtub

Jennifer Sheahan: How to grout and regrout your tiles

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension

Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone

Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone

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Monaghan v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

S Maurice Brosnan on football: What’s the one thing defenders have that forwards haven’t?

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S Fogarty Forum: Cork and Limerick can’t kill each other

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Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

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Highlights from the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Photos from this event can be found on the Irish Examiner photo sales website here.

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Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

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Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois

Irish micro-breweries muscled out of events by multinational giants

David Walsh-Kemmis, a tillage farmer and brewery owner, spoke to the Irish Examiner to highlight the restrictions on event showcases for Irish micro-breweries.

Heineken beer

Drinks industry is a government 'cash cow' but Irish brewers need a 'level playing field'

Transportation of cattle in a cage truck.

Live export mortality a fraction of on-farm death rates

From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage

From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage

World

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Dutch judge rejects Jewish group’s bid to block Kanye West concerts

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organisation to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

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