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<p>Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are the candidates in the presidential race (PA)</p>

politics

Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

<p>Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in an X post that there were multiple injuries and fatalities and the shooter was dead.</p>

world

Multiple people wounded, one killed at Ice field office in Dallas, officials say

<p>GLEN MEN: Patrick Horgan and Stephen McDonnell during the 2019 season. Picture: James Crombie/Inpho</p>

gaa

Stephen McDonnell: 'Hoggie looked at the likes of Tom Brady, Ronaldo. He was studying the likes of them'

'We were in it together': 'The Traitors' Ireland stars on emotional toll of the highs and lows of the show

culture

'We were in it together': 'The Traitors' Ireland stars on emotional toll of the highs and lows of the show

Activity Card to support children's participation in sport and culture

politics

Justice minister condemns 'Israeli attack on lawful flotilla' with Irish citizens on board

companies

Ryanair to go 100% paperless for boarding passes after mid-term break

'This is a bad start' - FAI hearing descends into standoff amid stonewalling

soccer

'This is a bad start' - FAI hearing descends into standoff amid stonewalling

Street Style: Forget the runway shows and take inspo from the kerbside

fashion and beauty

Street Style: Forget the runway shows and take inspo from the kerbside

Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

court and crime

Man granted legal aid has borrowed €10,000 for dental treatment abroad, Cork court told

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Ireland's new counselling services for young men are badly needed

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

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

Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears

Cork elective hospital will still be at planning stage by 2030, Oireachtas committee hears

The hospital had originally been slated for completion in 2027

Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly vows to serve only one term if elected president

Two arrested after €15k cocaine and diamorphine seizure in Dublin raid

Two arrested after €15k cocaine and diamorphine seizure in Dublin raid

Simon Harris visit to Lebanon

UN peacekeepers say Israeli drone crashed into headquarters in Lebanon

sport

Ryder Cup Golf

Scottie Scheffler ‘excited to unleash’ Bryson DeChambeau at Ryder Cup this week

The United States team are ready to 'unleash' under-fire Bryson DeChambeau.

Derry v Down - Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Group B

Ulster GAA's Dr McKenna Cup returns for 2026

Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League - Anfield

Federico Chiesa relishes challenge of competition at Liverpool

From Brian Hayes to Donncha O'Connor: who's hot and who's not ahead of Cork Premier SFC quarter-finals

From Brian Hayes to Donncha O'Connor: who's hot and who's not ahead of Cork Premier SFC quarter-finals

Lifestyle

In Pictures: Lord Mayor performs as Cork Folk Festival launched at Spailpín Fánach

In Pictures: Lord Mayor performs as Cork Folk Festival launched at Spailpín Fánach

Matt Molloy of The Chieftains is among the musicians performing at the event which runs from Oct 1-5

The Traitors finale: Gloves — and cloaks — come off for final five in epic ending

The Traitors finale: Gloves — and cloaks — come off for final five in epic ending

Niamh & TJ | Adare Manor

My Wedding Day with Niamh deBrún: 'I still remember TJ’s face when he saw me coming down the aisle'

flu medicine at DrugSmart pharmacy at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., on Monday Feb. 1, 2016.

ieExplains: Is Tylenol the same as paracetamol and does it have links to autism?

Viewpoints

Éamon de Valera and Archbishop McQuaid

Presidential oath means only Christians need apply

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has expressed concern over Ireland's constitutional oath. Simon Tierney asks why we aren't changing it

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

Worried man checking bills and looking at financial analysis of expenses at home.

One-off payments failed to tackle poverty — what will work is to index social welfare rates to average wages

Trump Autism Tylenol

Suzanne Crowe: Trump linking paracetamol with autism is misinformation at its most horrible

Subscriber

Patrick Horgan 7/6/2025

S Anthony Daly: There are thousands of lads with All-Ireland medals who wouldn’t lace Hoggie’s boots

Too much of Patrick Horgan's profile and iconic status has been wrongly bound up with the Cork man's quest for that elusive All-Ireland medal. It is a disservice to the great man

Ryder Cup Preview - Tuesday September 23rd

S Money talk puts Americans in the Ryder Cup rough

New head of employment at law firm Browne Jacobson

S New head of employment at law firm Browne Jacobson

Ornua unveils executives and new global operating model

S Ornua unveils executives and new global operating model

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Amal El Khawaja shares story of son killed in Rafah

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Amal El Khawaja shares story of son killed in Rafah

Four major countries now recognise Palestine as Cork prepares to host Amal El Khawaja, whose son was killed in Rafah

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch Now

UN General Assembly

Watch: Trump says recognizing Palestinian state a 'reward' for Hamas

U.S. President Donald Trump told world leaders on Tuesday (September 23) during an address at the United Nations General Assembly that recognizing a Palestinian state is encouraging the "continued conflict" and a "reward to Hamas."

Watch: 'Guess what?' Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US leader's motorcade

Watch: 'Guess what?' Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US leader's motorcade

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

Watch: Echo mini marathon highlights

farming

Dairy cow waiting to be milked

Economic Breeding Index drops by €97 with new updates

The ICBF has said farmers “just have to recalibrate their thinking” when it comes to the lower figures.

33ac farm near Avoca fetches almost €19k/ac

33ac farm near Avoca fetches almost €19k/ac

Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Pig prices fall by a further 8c/kg

A close-up of barley kernels, ready for malting and brewing

Barley growers warn of crisis as Boortmalt prices fall to five-year low

Property

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Buying a sofa can be an overwhelming and costly experience. We consult three top professionals to find out how to select the seating that suits your space

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

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

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

World

UN General Assembly

Iran president: US and Israeli attacks inflicted ‘grievous blow’ on global trust

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised Israeli and US attacks in June as inflicting “a grievous blow upon international trust and the very prospect of peace in the region” as he took the stage at the UN.

UN General Assembly Ukraine

Ukraine’s Zelensky says world is in ‘most destructive arms race in history’

Solar Storm Satellites

Trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study Sun’s violent side

Clawed Dinosaur

Scientists discover new dinosaur from Argentina with crocodile bone in its mouth

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Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

The festival features both a renewed focus on international companies bringing work to Ireland, and excellent work from some of Ireland’s most exciting theatre artists

SETU’s postgraduate pathways in education: ‘Inspiration, relevance, and the common goal of excellence’

SETU’s postgraduate pathways in education: ‘Inspiration, relevance, and the common goal of excellence’

Rediscover your love of Kerry with a stay at the magical Manor West Hotel

Rediscover your love of Kerry with a stay at the magical Manor West Hotel

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

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