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<p>Heather Humphreys (centre) canvasses with Tánaiste Simon Harris (left) in Dublin ahead of Munster's game with Leinster in Croke Park on Saturday. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

politics

Heather Humphreys was excused from vote on inquiry into the death of Shane O'Farrell

Attendance at the voting block is routinely added to ministers' schedules, sources said

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at the announcement of the Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity at Government Buildings in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

politics

'Failure' in care of girl allegedly assaulted in west Dublin, Taoiseach says

<p>The man appeared at a special sitting of Gorey District Court</p>

munster

Multiple gardaí hospitalised after string of violent attacks in Waterford

2022: RUTHANNE & OLLIE

people

My Wedding Day with Ruthanne Cunningham: I had eight bridesmaids, which is very American

Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

munster

Former 'Irish Examiner' columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

development and construction

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

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Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

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parenting

Julie Jay: Boys are an enigma to me, so how can I be expected to raise good ones?

Commuters As Companies Expand In City In A 'Silent Brexit'

court and crime

Bank worker who stole €200k before trying to set branch on fire should have been jailed, DPP argues

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Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

News

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Kerry County Council engaging with management firm in wake of Killarney eviction notices

Housing director tells Kerry County Council members cost-rental and tenant-in-situ schemes are being looked at

MICHAEL SHINE

Victims file over 20 new damages claims against convicted paedophile Michael Shine

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys appears to row back on comments about Catherine Connolly's work

Drug syringe and cooked heroin

Gardaí object to bail for Cork man caught 'red-handed' with heroin worth €150,000

Insight: Must Reads

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

sport

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from inter-county hurling

Declan Hannon said hurling has given him "moments I will carry in my heart forever".

Business as usual for Aidan O'Brien at the Curragh

Business as usual for Aidan O'Brien at the Curragh

Liverpool Press Conference - RAMS Park - Monday September 29th

Liverpool’s flight to Frankfurt delayed because of ‘technical issues’ with plane

Tom Farrell celebrates turn over 18/10/2025

Mike Prendergast explains why Tom Farrell has been a 'brilliant' Munster signing

Lifestyle

Redhead teenage boy playing video games, celebrating win in the game

Joanna Fortune: My quiet teenager swears when gaming with friends

"Hyper-stimulating, high-adrenaline, and (often) combat-style gaming can immerse our children in a level of intensity and heightened frustration they cannot self-regulate, because they are still too young and their brains are still too underdeveloped."

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

Westlife add five extra Dublin dates to anniversary tour

EDITORIAL USE ONLY TV personality and influencer, Holly Hagan-Blyth, who has recently revealed a struggle with hearing loss, att

Holly Hagan-Blyth says she is ‘traumatised’ following sister’s death at 19

Why the rise of spirituality among young women is not a passing fad

Why the rise of spirituality among young women is not a passing fad

Viewpoints

Law scale rules regulations

We shouldn't take the cab rank rule for granted in Ireland's justice system

In a democracy everyone has the right to legal representation — even murderers, and, yes, banks

A Mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin.

Mick Clifford: Connolly bank case row shows how outrage depends on who’s in the firing line

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Health insurance

As consumers face spiralling health insurance costs, what are their options?

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Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Mike Murray is tackled by Luke Tunney 19/10/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Club finals show every day is still a learning day under Gaelic football's new rules

Jack O'Connor and Donnacha McCarthy celebrate winning 19/10/2025

S Seánie McGrath: Ben O’Connor faces big Cork selection calls as 2026 planning begins

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Rugby podcast special: a statement win from Munster

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home in Paris hand in hand with his wife Carla Bruni on Tuesday morning to go to the capital's La Sante prison to start a five-year prison term.

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

farming

Corral of Grass fed beef cattle steers at the markets for sale

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

Following a vote, farmer-shareholders of the Alliance Group in New Zealand have had a majority vote in favour of a strategic partnership with Dawn Meats

Male farmer with short brown hair,walking in the direction to his tractor,standing next to his agricultural field in the evening

Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Tipperary's Newport College team encouraging farmers to embrace sustainable tech

Irish Farmer with Cows

How a technical delay bars farmers from share of €735m sustainability supports

Property

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

I have not been able to pay my electricity bill for the past two months. What should I do?

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

World

France Louvre

Jewels stolen in Louvre heist worth an estimated €88m, Paris prosecutor says

Officials said the heist lasted less than eight minutes in total, including less than four minutes inside the Louvre

Trump Russia Ukraine War

Trump-Putin summit in Budapest on hold after Rubio spoke to Lavrov – US official

France Louvre

French culture minister says Louvre security worked properly during jewel heist

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Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

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Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

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