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<p>Aviation experts said the wreckage pictured was in fact from a F-15E from the US air force’s 494th squadron. File picture: Andrew Parsons</p>

world

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort

<p>The €1bn-plus light rail route, as outlined in the EPR, runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, via the city centre. Picture: LuasCork.ie</p>

munster

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

<p>Melmore, Cherry Grove, Model Farm Road</p>

residential

Munster and Ireland legend’s family home on Cork's Model Farm Road hits the market for €1.15m

Allergy

health and wellbeing

Expert advice on how to keep your hay fever under control in peak grass pollen season

Cork teenager caught doing donuts 'jeered at' and sped away from off-duty garda

court and crime

Cork teenager caught doing donuts 'jeered at' and sped away from off-duty garda

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok

munster

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok

Ben O'Connor 21/3/2026

gaa

Cork v Limerick: The same six? Ben O'Connor happy to shuffle Cork defence

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

health and wellbeing

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

Wilson's Hospital manager claims she was penalised for reporting alleged financial irregularities

news

Wilson's Hospital manager claims she was penalised for reporting alleged financial irregularities

News

Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals

Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals

Dublin retailer highlights surge in impulsive rabbit purchases ahead of Easter, warning of long-term care needs and abandonment risks

Man facing extradition over Robbie Lawlor murder inquiry appears in court

Man facing extradition over Robbie Lawlor murder inquiry appears in court

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

US and Israeli attacks on Iran

McEntee condemns attacks on UN troops as Irish peacekeepers remain in Lebanon

sport

Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup - Final - Wembley

FA Cup quarter-finals: things to look out for this weekend

Chelsea dare not lose, West Ham and Leeds play out a survival dress rehearsal, while Phil Foden urgently needs to make an impact

Middlesbrough v Preston North End - Sky Bet Championship - Riverside Stadium

Alan Browne bags assist but Boro beaten as Millwall go second in Championship

Ger Brennan watches on from the stands after being red carded 22/3/2026

12-week suspension for Dublin manager Ger Brennan upheld

Harry Byrne 31/3/2026

Leinster flex muscles for Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

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Insight: Must Reads

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

The Naas Rd/Long Mile Rd has been an important stretch for centuries, originally for coaches in the 1700s and as the main road out of the capital to the South-West.

Man holding shopping basket with bread and milk groceries in supermarket

Caitríona Redmond: Simple supermarket swaps to save money

'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

S 'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security

Regular Columnists

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Jennifer Horgan: Give teenagers developing their social fluency a little bit of leeway

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

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Sarah Harte: Play spaces for children in Ireland should not be a postcode lottery

Fergus Finlay: Given our 'innocent bystander' history, Ireland is ready to overcome hardship from Iran war

Lifestyle

Row of colorful easter eggs on green grass bunny ears

What to do with (or without) the kids over Easter weekend? Here are some stand-out events

Easter is just around the corner which can mean only one thing – chocolate for breakfast and easter egg hunts

Book review: A gay man at war with himself who fought to free his country

Book review: A gay man at war with himself who fought to free his country

Film reviews: Fuze is 90 minutes of relentless, high-octane crime drama

Film reviews: Fuze is 90 minutes of relentless, high-octane crime drama

Beef Curry in rich sauce with Basmati Rice

Top 8: The best ready-cooked lamb dishes for an easy Easter dinner

Viewpoints

Child sex abuse image crimes

European Parliament vote creates legal vacuum in battle against online child abuse

Vote sounded death knell for a system which was far from perfect, but which allowed for some limited monitoring by tech companies of online child sexual abuse material

NASA Prepares For Artemis II Moon Mission

Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

Free school meals

Our school meals programme must use community hubs and on-site kitchens cooking local produce

Gerry Adams legal action

We don't just need to limit the number of TDs, we need radical reform of our electoral system

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

We're 'full media now', Dalo says, after he and TJ tackled the players at the Munster Championship launch, held at The Dome in FBD Semple Stadium.

Irish Residential Properties adds key new members to its board

S Irish Residential Properties adds key new members to its board

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S Jack Anderson: Time for sports fans to cash out on excesses of modern gambling

Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

S Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Ex-detective JP O’Sullivan examines controversial killing of IRA informer and questions over decisions made at the time

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump’s war on Iran is more complicated than we think

The Gaelic Football Show: Donegal make a statement, Royals rumble, the rise of Carlow

S The Gaelic Football Show: Donegal make a statement, Royals rumble, the rise of Carlow

Watch Now

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

At 91, peace activist and cultural trailblazer Lelia Doolan sets out from Shannon Airport on a walk to Dublin, joined by a group of supporters calling for peace, Irish neutrality, and an end to the airport’s use by US military aircraft.

CUBA-US-ENERGY-SANCTIONS

Watch: Trump signals easing of Cuba oil blockade as Russian tanker nears

A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

farming

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Ryanair boss backs free trade and predicts strong, elevated prices for the sector.

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Fuel prices

Farmers urged to act now as fuel costs surge

Property

Who needs Fota? This €790k Farran family home comes with 2.18 acres of spectacular gardens

Who needs Fota? This €790k Farran family home comes with 2.18 acres of spectacular gardens

Set on two acres, the grounds of lovely Laurel Wood have been creatively shaped by its engineer owner and his green fingered wife

Prime Cork City unit comes to market for €280,000

Prime Cork City unit comes to market for €280,000

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

Reidy's, Bull McCabes, The Wilton, and The Grange lead wave of Cork pub sales

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

World

APTOPIX Pentagon US Iran

Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal

Pentagon announces Randy George retiring from role as US army chief of staff, ‘effective immediately’

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Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

APTOPIX Iran War

Iran fires on targets across the Middle East while Israel and US hit Tehran

Artemis II Launches Manned Test Flight Around The Moon

Relief for astronauts as fault fixed on Nasa’s €26m Artemis II toilet

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Where to go for 2026: the best holidays by season

Where to go for 2026: the best holidays by season

An Oroko guide on where to travel this year, designed around season, pace and the experience to make it flow

Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

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