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<p>The Ipas centre in Drogheda, Co Louth, which was set alight last Friday. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Landlord linked to gang feud being 'paid millions' for asylum seeker accommodation, Dáil told

TD Joanna Byrne made the claim under Dáil privilege when speaking about a fire which trapped one adult and four children, including a baby, upstairs at an Ipas centre in the town last week

<p>One of the the defendants admitted that they were cheering on Oliver Plunkett Street.</p>

court and crime

'I went on the beer for four or five days': No bail for two men accused of driving cherry picker through Cork City

<p>Ross O’Shea was found guilty by a General Court Martial in October 2022 of sexually assaulting a female non-commissioned officer following a social function at a barracks in Leinster on June 25, 2020. File picture</p>

court and crime

Former army captain who sexually assaulted female soldier loses appeal against dismissal

My Wedding Day with Orla Ní Fhinneadha: 'The ceremony was as Gaeilge and my local priest married us'

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My Wedding Day with Orla Ní Fhinneadha: 'The ceremony was as Gaeilge and my local priest married us'

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comment-analysis

Why are we so easily fooled by fraudsters like DJ Carey?

Amazon launches 'Fastnet' underwater cable connecting Cork and the US

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Amazon launches 'Fastnet' underwater cable connecting Cork and the US

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference

rugby

Sexton: 'Fingers crossed' Beirne cleared as Ireland weigh changes for Japan

Mike Joyce on life in The Smiths, and the bonding power of the band's Irish backgrounds

culture

Mike Joyce on life in The Smiths, and the bonding power of the band's Irish backgrounds

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world

'A loss to the nation': Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies aged 84

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Sarah Harte: Lily Allen's album is resonating with women for a reason

Fergus Finlay: Sr Stan never settled in her advocacy for people on the margins of Irish life

S Terry Prone: Digital payments are fine but, like most of us, I still prefer to carry cash

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s win shows how Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil keep getting elections wrong

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News

Climate change putting Ireland's economic stability at risk, Central Bank warns

Climate change putting Ireland's economic stability at risk, Central Bank warns

The joint report from the Central Bank and the Climate Change Advisory Council singled out Storm Éowyn in January 2025 as 'the most expensive weather event in Irish insurance history'

Cork woman to be sentenced for deceiving man she met on dating website

Cork woman to be sentenced for deceiving man she met on dating website

ChatGPT - artificial intelligence AI chatbot by OpenAI

Disabled community fear AI will be used to cut costs and replace human supports, Dáil committee hears

Educational group activity at the kindergarten or daycare

Children of different backgrounds in Ireland show developmental gap from age of three, study finds

sport

Three Ireland stars to watch at U17 World Cup

Three Ireland stars to watch at U17 World Cup

Ireland are preparing for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Qatar next month.

Eugene Hughes Monaghan Football 20/5/1984

S Declan McBennett: Nudie Hughes was our Páidí, our JBM, our Jimmy Keaveney

Republic of Ireland U17s Depart for FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2025

'They're one of 21' - Ireland under-17s boss O'Brien highlights importance of collective mentality

Ronan Kelleher 1/11/2025

Ronan Kelleher dismisses hangover theory as Ireland look to move on from Chicago

Insight: Must Reads

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

DJ Carey has been for defrauding at least ten people out of various sums of money on the false premise that he was suffering from cancer. Carey was hurling’s first superstar whose exploits on the pitch thrilled the whole country.

Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

S Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

Lifestyle

Triskel launches strategic plan for upgrade of Cork arts centre

Triskel launches strategic plan for upgrade of Cork arts centre

Artistic director Tony Sheehan says the funding would be used to improve the historic venue, and boost its bookings

Little Mama

Joanna Fortune: How do I help my little girl adjust to a new sibling?

Flat-lay of Spring Easter Table setting with almond blossom flowers

'I brought the concept of zero-waste weddings to the table': The impact of sustainable events

I tried digital versions of five popular board games — here's how I got on

I tried digital versions of five popular board games — here's how I got on

Viewpoints

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Hating Israelis seems to be acceptable in Ireland

The war is over, but the impact on Irish attitudes to Israelis requires examination, with even Dáil members joining in the vitriol, writes Paul Kearns

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John Gibbons: Saying nuclear power is better for the environment than solar is ludicrous

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Colin Sheridan: Israel's 'ceasefire' a placatory piece of theatre that continues its genocide

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Having babies later is a consequence of modern life

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David Courell speaks to the media after the meeting 14/9/2024

S John Fallon: Doing less with more is the mantra for floundering FAI

Despite the FAI embarking on a 12-year Football Pathways Plan, the latest brainwave from Abbotstown is confronting their blueprint with 31% fewer people by early 2026.

South Africa v Japan - Quilter Nations Series - Wembley Stadium

S Donal Lenihan: In terms of depth, South Africa, France and England have surged ahead of Ireland

Across Shandon divide, CBC and Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG prepare for Harty Cup derby

S Across Shandon divide, CBC and Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG prepare for Harty Cup derby

DJ Carey at Blanchardstown Court

S John Fogarty: Why did GPA give DJ Carey €30,000?

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda

A review of security at all IPAS centres nationwide is underway after a Halloween night arson attack on a Drogheda centre housing 28 people. At the time the fire was set, families including a 20-day-old baby were asleep in the building.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

Grant Williams takes a box kick 10/11/2022

Munster to play in Páirc Uí Chaoimh due to low first-round attendances in Thomond Park

The ieBusiness Podcast: Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan on the current landscape of Irish rugby

The ieBusiness Podcast: Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan on the current landscape of Irish rugby

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Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

Michael 'Mick' Moriarty, whose father Peter opened the Baldy Barber more than 87 years ago, has confirmed the shop will close on November 8.

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Watch: Partial collapse of tower near Rome's Colosseum

Link Hong Kong Open - Final Round

Watch: McKibbin wins the Hong Kong Open to seal major spots

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Irish tillage farming

New Nitrates Action Plan proposes to drop shallow cultivation for tillage farms

IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy said tillage farmers would welcome the proposals to drop shallow cultivation

Brace of Dublin/Meath holdings fetch over €2m each at auction

Brace of Dublin/Meath holdings fetch over €2m each at auction

Close up shot of raw meat hanging on hooks at a slaughterhouse

Beef processors tighten control on price rises

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

Property

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose tiles for your home to fit your style and budget

Jennifer Sheahan: How to choose tiles for your home to fit your style and budget

'I have tiles in my hallway, in both bathrooms, my kitchen, and in my garden. They’re practical, and in the case of my hallway, they hide dirt so well that I don’t need a doormat'

Autumn portrait of the little kitten wearing the pink-gray knitted scarf. Cat sitting outdoors on fallen yellow leaves in a gard

Garden Q&A: Should I still cut the grass on my lawn in winter?

Bandon new build at €370k attracting city inquiries as deemed more affordable

Bandon new build at €370k attracting city inquiries as deemed more affordable

Convenience looms at €295k Douglas mill workers' terraced home

Convenience looms at €295k Douglas mill workers' terraced home

World

Election 2025 Mayor New York

Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City. Mr Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Qatar US Trump

Trump tries old tactic with China on fentanyl – a new 'working group'

Huntingdon train incident

Police force orders internal review into events before mass stabbing on London-bound train

Haiti Extreme Weather

Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the Caribbean

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