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<p>The suspected killings are believed to have taken place at, or after, breakfast time, although it is yet to be determined what preceded the violence. Picture Colin Keegan/Collins, Dublin</p>

court and crime

Gardaí examine medical records of man questioned in suspected Louth killings case

A detailed forensic and technical examination is underway at the property, an endeavour that is also likely to take a few days

<p>Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who was nine-years-old, had scoliosis and spina bifida and waited years for spinal surgery. During this time, the curve in his spine went from 75 degrees to 130 degrees. Picture: Morrison/Sherratt family</p>

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Government commits to holding inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care at CHI

<p>WINNING FEELING: Shane Lowry celebrates making the winning putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Team Europe. Pic: ©INPHO/Matthew Harris</p>

golf

Just half a point but Shane Lowry had waited half a lifetime for it

Great and Blue Tit Feeding

advice

Life Hack: How to stop mice from eating bird food — and the foods to add to repel rodents

Heathfield Estate Deaths of Man and Child

court and crime

Murder investigation resources allocated to case of father and daughter found dead in home

Trump US Israel

world

Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House as pressure mounts to end war in Gaza

Cork championship chat: Eastern promise, Maguire's shooting boots and who's presuming it's a Barrs-Nemo final?

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Cork championship chat: Eastern promise, Maguire's shooting boots and who's presuming it's a Barrs-Nemo final?

Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll

culture

Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll

Pregnant woman left distressed on side of Cork road after collision with disqualified driver

court and crime

Pregnant woman left distressed on side of Cork road after collision with disqualified driver

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Charities should never have dealt with that serial dud, Sarah Ferguson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland

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Colin Sheridan: NFL is spectacle, invasion, conquest — and has no place in Croke Park

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Free speech, hate speech and the lessons from Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk

Insight: Must Reads

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

Are we getting old or is Marks and Spencer trendy now? Here’s what an M&S buyer has to say

News

Calculating Company Business Expense Invoice And Budgeting

Options 'on the table' to change student capitation grant, cutting annual college fees in budget

Elsewhere, government sources have indicated that, while there may be no imminent public transport fare hikes, it is not off the table into the future

Glastonbury Festival 2025

Independent Ireland councillor attempts to halt Bob Vylan gig in Dublin

Daughter teaching mature mother to use tablet computer

Removing deepfakes 'not a sufficient remedy' for eroded trust in older people, says advocacy group

Sad woman

Homeless Cork woman allegedly sexually abused by father told she can live with parents

sport

Benfica Training and Press Conference - Stamford Bridge - Monday September 29th

Jose Mourinho says he will ‘always be a blue’ ahead of return to Chelsea with Benfica

The three-time Premier League winner was appointed on September 18 by the Lisbon giants and will lead his new team out on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.

Watch: 'Huge inspirations' - Kilbrittain's Philip Wall on siblings Jamie and Kate and cousin Podge Collins

Watch: 'Huge inspirations' - Kilbrittain's Philip Wall on siblings Jamie and Kate and cousin Podge Collins

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

'That's on me' - forwards coach Robin McBryde apologises after Leinster's scrum malfunction

Minnesota Vikings v Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL 2025 International Games - Croke Park

Gallery: Roy Keane and Patrick Horgan amongst star-studded NFL Crowd at Croke Park

Lifestyle

Féile na Laoch 2025 (Festival of Heroes) which took place in Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork

Voice of women to be heard as Féile na Laoch festival looks to future

Artificial intelligence, climate change, and employment are among discussion topics at the gathering in Cúil Aodha, writes Pet O'Connell

President Trump state visit to UK

Suzanne Harrington: Trump's autism gaffe tells us what kind of world his ilk wants to see

Female worker stops conflict between two angry male employees. Stress, emotions management at work. Conflict situation

Dear Dáithí: I was dragged into a witch-hunt — how can I make it right?

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Caitríona Redmond: Here's why complaining is so valuable for consumers

Viewpoints

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The West needs to be forced to help Gaza - and that's what the aid flotilla is trying

Cork Comedian Tadhg Hickey says the Global Sumud Flotilla is 'prepared for interception by Israeli forcesand more drone attacks'

Chk Spelling of Manser(a?)gh

Fergus Finlay: Martin Mansergh was top of the list of peacemakers in the North

Crazy ride on the night by car

Lower speed limits will help Ireland reduce road deaths

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has announced the Government will initiate an inter-State

Mick Clifford: Housing crisis won't be solved by wrongly shifting blame onto local councils

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2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

S Bullets over Broadway: Five Ryder Cup takeaways from New York

After a long week on Long Island, Joe Callaghan reflects on what he witnessed inside — and outside — the ropes.

NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

S NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

Telecommunications Industry Ireland announces two key appointments

S Telecommunications Industry Ireland announces two key appointments

Steelers fans on Hill 16 28/9/2025

S Christy O'Connor: NFL show the 46th big non-GAA sporting event at Croke Park

LISTEN NOW

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The publican is one of Cork's top proponents of city living

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Retired army officer on effects of criminal investigation

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Watch Now

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

Watch: Ryder Cup: Europe post-match news conference

Rory McIlroy and team discuss the abuse they got from the stands and beer being thrown at his wife.

Liam Og O hAnnaidh court case

Watch: UK court throws out prosecution of Kneecap member

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

Podcast special: What the NFL's arrival in Dublin means for America's game and Irish sport

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Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve a lot of praise

Paula Hynes thanks the dedicated, highly skilled people who looked after her while she undertook tests in hospital last week and looks forward to Millstreet

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

Macra volunteers honoured at National Leadership Awards

99-acre 'walk-in' dairy farm in Cork guiding in excess of €2m

99-acre 'walk-in' dairy farm in Cork guiding in excess of €2m

Hurricane struck electricity poles in Steinhatchee, North Florida. Fallen tree and damaged power lines knock down the grass. Fo

New emergency framework aims to strengthen Ireland’s storm preparedness

Property

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Roll up, roll up: Wallpaper is making a roaring comeback

Wallpaper is having a moment. Kya deLongchamps shows how to work its wow factor

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes new to the market for less than €350,000

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

Seeing the woods from the trees at Rochetown's €725k Treetops

Big dreams for tiny houses: The Irish designers making small spaces work

Big dreams for tiny houses: The Irish designers making small spaces work

World

Charlie Kirk Vigil

Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

A lawyer for a 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence in the case before deciding if the defence will seek a preliminary hearing.

Glastonbury Festival 2014 - Day 3

Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency due to ‘health challenges’

Pakistan Polio

Pakistan’s polio fight suffers a blow with two new cases reported in the south

Jeddah skyline - Arial View - Jeddah city Saudi Arabia

Dar Global to launch Saudi Arabia project with Trump Organisation

Sponsored Content

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Listening, learning, consistent delivery: Gas Networks Ireland’s customer focused culture

Gas Networks Ireland is continuously improving on an already high standard of customer service

Free range

Thinking ahead to housing treatments

Shot of a mature businesswoman using a digital tablet during a meeting with colleagues in a modern office

The pension auto-enrolment clock is ticking

Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

Dublin Theatre Festival returns from 25 September to 12 October

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