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<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin and members of Fianna Fáil's parliamentary party unveiled Jim Gavin as the party's presidential candidate on September 9. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

politics

Calls for unity in Fianna Fáil as TDs pause bid to trigger leadership race

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien says 'vast majority' of parliamentary party supports Micheál Martin

<p>The man gave himself up after lengthy dialogue with trained Garda negotiators.</p>

court and crime

Man holed up in empty playschool with imitation shotgun arrested in Navan

<p>The teams are part of the child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs), which has struggled with recruitment to match rising demand in recent years. Stock picture</p>

news

Camhs teams only have a quarter of recommended staff levels

Mount Juliet's Equestrian Escape: Thigh-clenching stickability means that you’re hot to trot

people

Mount Juliet's Equestrian Escape: Thigh-clenching stickability means that you’re hot to trot

‘No means no,’ judge tells man who sexually assaulted ex-girlfriend

court and crime

‘No means no,’ judge tells man who sexually assaulted ex-girlfriend

Irish presidential election

companies

Failed presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan returns to his company as CEO

Kilkenny v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 3

gaa

Flanagan not part of Limerick panel for 2026 as Dowling steps away

Aisling Gheal: Dreams and efforts pay off as sean-nós singing flourishes in Co Cork

culture

Aisling Gheal: Dreams and efforts pay off as sean-nós singing flourishes in Co Cork

Migrant accommodation

news

Protesters let off pink smoke during demonstration at Citywest

ELECTION: RESULTS

FULL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2025 RESULTS HUB HERE

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: The nomination process has to change before the next presidential election

S Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

Clodagh Finn: In the footsteps of Irish secret agent Maureen O’Sullivan

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Let's talk about immigration — but let's do it using facts

Fit Bit Offer

Presidential election

Fergus Finlay: The nomination process has to change before the next presidential election

S Fergus Finlay: The nomination process has to change before the next presidential election

Our systems worry much more about processes and strictures, all the reasons you shouldn’t do things, than they do about delivery and outcomes

Irish presidential election

Paul Hosford: Blame for Fianna Fáil presidential election shambles laid squarely at feet of Micheál Martin

Irish presidential election

President Higgins to remain in hospital with infection 'to continue course of antibiotics'

Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

S Terry Prone: We were told vote spoiling was pointless — but it sent a message

News

A crucifix on a book against the background of a chalkboard

School religious discrimination may still be happening despite law

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance found that religious discrimination in school admissions might still be happening in practice

FRANCE-DIGITAL-CLOUD

Irish people surveyed want data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy

More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region

More children waiting for mental health services in Cork and Kerry than any other region

‘It’s not all doom and gloom’: End-of-life doulas support people near death

‘It’s not all doom and gloom’: End-of-life doulas support people near death

sport

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Women's Nations League Play-off 1st Leg

Katie McCabe: 'It's a very sacred thing and not everybody gets the opportunity to do that'

The 30-year-old will become the eight female centurion when she leads the time into battle against the Belgians, following Emma Byrne, Ciara Grant, Áine O'Gorman, Diane Caldwell, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn and Denise O’Sullivan into an exalted club.

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

McCabe's century of caps fuels Ireland's quest for qualification

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final

Ian Maguire: 'I couldn't be prouder of the group. I think we've put a lot of ghosts to bed'

TJ Reid lifts the cup 26/10/2025

TJ Reid ready to return for Kilkenny in 2026

Insight: Must Reads

Donncha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

Donncha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

Donncha O’Callaghan on the revamped Ireland’s Fittest Family, his new career as a children’s author and why vulnerability is a key part of parenting

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

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

The sound of us: Colm O'Regan on the nature of Gallivanting with Words

The sound of us: Colm O'Regan on the nature of Gallivanting with Words

Smiling Jack O’ Lantern, glowing from the light within, looking at camera,

15 Irish experiences for mid-term and Halloween family fun

Lifestyle

Tots to Teens: Make their midterm spooktacular with pumpkin-picking

Tots to Teens: Make their midterm spooktacular with pumpkin-picking

Pick out a perfect pumpkin on a visit to the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel in Adare this week.

School children running together outdoors

Colman Noctor: Six-seven! 'Brain-rot' chants are children's smart way to connect

Funny happy Dog

Joanna Fortune: My family want to get a puppy but I'm not so sure

School girl with eyewear rubbing her eyes

Dr Phil Kieran: My Junior Cert child is suffering from eye strain

Viewpoints

Irish presidential election

Paul Hosford: Final tally puts Catherine Connolly in the annals of history

In a job where the functions are largely dictated by the Constitution, Irish people have, in modern times, seen the role as an aspiration of what we believe we are

Catherine Conlon: Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole — here’s why it matters

Catherine Conlon: Bird flu is spreading from pole to pole — here’s why it matters

Woman running on treadmill in gym. Ealthy lifestyle.

Gen Z is hitting the gym to take back control

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly rises from respected fringe figure to Ireland's first citizen

S Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly rises from respected fringe figure to Ireland's first citizen

Subscriber

Brian Hayes celebrate with the Andy Scannell Cup 26/10/2025

S Kieran Shannon: The Barrs reaffirm status as Munster's supreme dual club

The day of the dual county player is dead but it is still alive and well at club level.

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Ground rules need to be set for AFL poachers

The Gaelic Football Show: storylines everywhere in county final bonanza weekend

S The Gaelic Football Show: storylines everywhere in county final bonanza weekend

Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree

S Cork's southside is blue and no-one can gainsay that, Buttevant at last and arise Knocknagree

LISTEN NOW

'Brigade of people' waiting for influencers to slip up on 'overreaching' ad guidelines

'Brigade of people' waiting for influencers to slip up on 'overreaching' ad guidelines

Under the Consumer Protection Act, Irish influencers must clearly indicate if their posts are of a commercial nature

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Presidential election post-mortem

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Presidential election post-mortem

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Unpacking the chaos at Citywest — riots, race and the right

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Unpacking the chaos at Citywest — riots, race and the right

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

Watch Now

Watch: Out and about for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Watch: Out and about for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Dan Linehan and Chani Anderson took to the streets of Cork to get a flavour of the vibrant sounds and atmosphere for the 47th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Watch: The Hope Foundation School sneak preview of the annual Men's Shed Halloween display

Watch: The Hope Foundation School sneak preview of the annual Men's Shed Halloween display

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

farming

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

University workshop aims to spread awareness of recycled fertilisers

A recent interactive workshop held by the University of Limerick showcased recycling-derived fertilisers as a viable option for Irish farmers and agricultural stakeholders

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Tipperary woman appointed as Bord Bia's new China manager

Roast Leg of Lamb

Irish lamb launched into US market at New York event

Signpost: Our better-quality silage will be targeted to the weanlings

Signpost: Our better-quality silage will be targeted to the weanlings

Property

From Palm Beach to Mayo: How an Architectural Digest photographer designed her dream Irish kitchen

From Palm Beach to Mayo: How an Architectural Digest photographer designed her dream Irish kitchen

Jessica Glynn shows her favourite room in her Mayo new build and tells Eve Kelliher why she loves seeing how others live in their dream homes

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

Save or Splurge? Festive ware for tablescaping and entertaining

Life was put under the microscope at €950k home of scientist William Reville

Life was put under the microscope at €950k home of scientist William Reville

Prayers could be answered at Cork's €775k trade-up 18 Convent Garden

Prayers could be answered at Cork's €775k trade-up 18 Convent Garden

World

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force, says Israel’s top diplomat

Israel will not allow Turkish troops to take part in an international force the United States has proposed to oversee the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Israel’s top diplomat said.

Dominican Republic Extreme Weather

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

France Politics

Ten people face trial accused of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Cameroon Election Protests

World’s oldest president, 92, wins contested Cameroon election after unrest

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Budget '26: Ireland kickstarts EU tax alignment for savers

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