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<p> Cork North Central TD Colm Burke pointed out that on top of death and disease, smoking comes at a high cost to families. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA</p>

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TD calls for minister and HSE to 'get serious' about a total ban on smoking

On No Tobacco Day, Colm Burke called on his party colleague Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to consider a generational smoking ban

<p>Small drones, operated by visitors, have become an increasing worry in the steep and scenic mountain pass of the Gap of Dunloe.</p>

munster

Fears drones will cause accident in scenic Gap of Dunloe

<p>Melissah Gibson won the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon in 2:40:41</p>

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Stephen McAuley and Melissah Gibson claim Cork City Marathon wins

Hotel review: A revamp is needed if Ballyrafter House is to reach its full potential

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Hotel review: A revamp is needed if Ballyrafter House is to reach its full potential

Jack Mescall and Sean Arthur 31/5/2026

gaa

Clare's latest golden generation challenged to emulate Kelly and Conlon

€925k High-quality Maryborough Hill home has lots of space to grow into

residential

€925k High-quality Maryborough Hill home has lots of space to grow into

Dean Rock 31/5/2026

sport

Dublin skip media duties after loss to Louth

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

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Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Deer involved in 1,300 road accidents in seven years, with Kerry topping collision list

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Deer involved in 1,300 road accidents in seven years, with Kerry topping collision list

News

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Action from the finish of the Ocean to City race, part of the Cork Harbour Festival, at Kennedy and Lapp’s Quays, Cork City.

drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon. drug addict problem and therapy concept

Injection centre 'urgently' needed in Cork to address 35 drugs deaths per year

Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90

Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90

Man dies following crash in Co Roscommon

Man dies following crash in Co Roscommon

sport

Ballyadam seals Listowel double for Henry de Bromhead

Ballyadam seals Listowel double for Henry de Bromhead

The 11-year-old was confidently handled by Billy Lee.

AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

Liverpool set to open talks with Andoni Iraola as Konate offically departs

Jon Armstrong

Elfyn Evans wins in Japan to strengthen World Rally Championship lead

Arsenal v Manchester United - Barclays Women's Super League - Emirates Stadium

Chelsea set to sign Ireland's Katie McCabe following Arsenal exit

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Remembering Ellen Cassidy: The story behind the yellow tribute at Cork City Marathon

Remembering Ellen Cassidy: The story behind the yellow tribute at Cork City Marathon

Vickie Maye meets the Cassidy family to learn more about Ellen's life, kindness, talent and enduring legacy

'I held my baby for 59 minutes — I’m learning to live with the pain of her loss'

'I held my baby for 59 minutes — I’m learning to live with the pain of her loss'

Top 100 restaurants in Ireland: Best food, chefs and dining experiences ranked

S Top 100 restaurants in Ireland: Best food, chefs and dining experiences ranked

YVES SAKILA

'He fell through every crack possible': Family speak out after Yves Sakila’s death

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Colin Sheridan: There comes no pleasure in writing critically about Sally Rooney

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Elaine Loughlin: Why did Government remove services from Occupied Territories Bill? It's the economy, stupid

Lifestyle

Aishling Moore: How to make monkfish with haricot bean, pea, and guanciale stew

Aishling Moore: How to make monkfish with haricot bean, pea, and guanciale stew

The bean stew can be made in advance and warmed whilst cooking the monkfish.

Mature adult woman experiencing knee pain at home

Natural health: What can I take for knee pain?

Iona Lynch of Cliffords: Egotistical men seem threatened by a girl with confidence

Iona Lynch of Cliffords: Egotistical men seem threatened by a girl with confidence

Girls having fun at a bachelorette party

Dear Dáithí: Is it terrible if I refuse to go my own hen?

Viewpoints

BELGIUM-IRELAND-EU-POLITICS

Can Ireland benefit from leading the EU? What to expect from the 2026 presidency

Thousands of delegates, major security operations and diplomatic opportunities will define Ireland’s six-month EU role

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

TOPSHOT-SPORT-DOPING-ENHANCED

What have we really learned from the Enhanced Games?

Woman using injection pen to administer weight loss drug

Unqualified influencers are promoting dangerous peptides and regulators can't cope

Property

Waterside family-ready commuter home in Monkstown

Waterside family-ready commuter home in Monkstown

Travel time to the city is about 20 minutes by car, or you can travel more sustainably, by greenway, which starts at nearby Passage West and runs into Blackrock.

A high-spec, high-tech Nohoval home on the market for €795k

A high-spec, high-tech Nohoval home on the market for €795k

€425,000 Midleton turnkey family home is as good as new

€425,000 Midleton turnkey family home is as good as new

Georgian glamour meets modern ease at luxury €675k Blackrock apartment

Georgian glamour meets modern ease at luxury €675k Blackrock apartment

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FILE PHOTO Nell McCafferty was in a relationship with writer Nuala O’Faolain for over 15 years before they separated. Ms Nuala O

S Gareth O'Callaghan: Nuala O Faoláin showed us how to confront our unspoken fears

Nuala O Faoláin's memoir 'Are You Somebody?' is 30 years old this week. Gareth O'Callaghan reflects on her final interview and how she rendered Gay Byrne speechless when talking about the book

Tipperary v Clare - Fulfil Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Galway eye revenge but Clare have grown with every game

Restaurant review: The Muddlers Club is packed with charm, finesse, and attitude

S Restaurant review: The Muddlers Club is packed with charm, finesse, and attitude

Bougie Schull Point is a €1.85m waterside looker that could set a new price record

S Bougie Schull Point is a €1.85m waterside looker that could set a new price record

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Irish food culture more than chicken fillet rolls?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Irish food culture more than chicken fillet rolls?

Chef and food writer Orla McAndrew discusses Irish food identity, local producers, and changing eating habits

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: How the two-pointer is changing Gaelic football

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: How the two-pointer is changing Gaelic football

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Yves Sakila?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Yves Sakila?

Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

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Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Action from the finish of the Ocean to City race, part of the Cork Harbour Festival, at Kennedy and Lapp’s Quays, Cork City.

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

farming

Protein boom creates major opportunity for Ireland’s dairy industry

Protein boom creates major opportunity for Ireland’s dairy industry

Growing global demand for protein-rich products is creating lucrative opportunities for Irish dairy processors and farmers

Denis Hickey: Flying calves and fields bursting with grass

Denis Hickey: Flying calves and fields bursting with grass

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026

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Kieran Coughlan: Want to save yourself hundreds or thousands on the farm?

World

France Champions League Soccer

French capital hosts PSG parade after clashes marred Champions League win

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of ...

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WHO chief hails five Ebola recoveries as new treatment centre opens

Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets but denies striking nuclear plant

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