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<p>Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing a Halloween costume which included blackface.</p>

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Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes apologises for 'blackface' Halloween costume

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes has apologised for wearing a 'blackface' Halloween costume. Mr Hayes said in a statement that a photo is going to be published by a news outlet of the Halloween costume he wore in 2009.

<p>DNA evidence found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting. Picture: Ross D Franklin/AP</p>

world

DNA found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI says

<p>Conor McGregor fled every opportunity to address the people who can actually vote in Ireland's presidential nomination process and subsequent election.</p>

comment-analysis

Mick Clifford: Conor McGregor abandons presidential tilt without ever facing the public

Eoin Reardon: 'I left a commerce degree in UCC to work with wood and I've never been happier'

people

Eoin Reardon: 'I left a commerce degree in UCC to work with wood and I've never been happier'

Standing Lurcher

court and crime

Ice cream van driver convicted of illegal hunting in North Cork

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

residential

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

soccer

Manchester City sack barman for wearing United shirt while working during derby

Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2025: Highlights from a fine weekend in Cork

culture

Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2025: Highlights from a fine weekend in Cork

Police Stock

news

Police launch murder probe after man found with fatal injuries in Lisburn

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: No way back this time for Labour’s self-pitying moral chameleon Peter Mandelson

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

Paul Hosford: Ireland needs long-term budgets that look beyond short-term politics

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Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

Insight: Must Reads

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Alan Kearney faced ‘a calculated, brutal withdrawal’ when he needed the Defence Forces the most, writes Mick Clifford

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

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Michael Moynihan: The secret world of paid GAA managers and under-the-table incentives

News

Woman, 50s, latest person arrested in connection with Lee Slattery murder investigation

Woman, 50s, latest person arrested in connection with Lee Slattery murder investigation

Mr Slattery's body was discovered in the Delmege House Estate near Moyross in Limerick 15 years ago. He was 25-years-old

John Magnier loses High Court battle over Tipperary estate

John Magnier loses High Court battle over Tipperary estate

Nurse cleaning hospital ward

ieExplains: With covid cases rising, is pandemic on the way back?

Drug Abuse

Cork woman who was dealing crack cocaine through house window avoids jail sentence

sport

Henry Shefflin looks on during the game 10/3/2024

Henry Shefflin takes on Kilkenny U20 position with high-profile management team

Declan Bonner confirmed as new Fermanagh boss.

Ireland v Pakistan - Women's T20 International Series - Match Two

Ireland keen to evoke memories of 'special night at the MCG' when England visit

Japan Athletics Worlds

Mondo Duplantis says setting new record at World Championships is ‘way more special’

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Brendan Cawley: People build platforms on constantly being negative towards GAA referees

Lifestyle

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

September Reset Live, which was supported by sponsors Precision Biotics and Ireland's Blue Book and emceed by Life/Style Editor Esther McCarthy, saw over 150 Feelgood readers gather in Cork’s Marina Market for thought-provoking health workshops and ...

Bloody Sunday jersey, stone carving workshops and more at unique 'time capsule' museum

Bloody Sunday jersey, stone carving workshops and more at unique 'time capsule' museum

Shrinkflation financial situation of lower rate of inflation concept

Shrinkflation is back in the news — and here’s what it means for Irish consumers

Black Shower Head

Life Hack: How to clean a black shower and the cleaning mistakes that could damage it

Viewpoints

Taoiseach in the hot seat over disability services at Fianna Fáil's think-in

Taoiseach in the hot seat over disability services at Fianna Fáil's think-in

Micheál Martin had cameras pointing at him as he was grilled on one of the issues that the Government just cannot seem to solve

An old miniature man and woman standing on a pile of coins.

Ireland can lead EU on equality — but first we must get our own legislation in order

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

What you lose when you use AI to make art

What you lose when you use AI to make art

Subscriber

Chatting Cork: Sherlock's goal, Nemo smiling, Newcestown's history, Valleys blow

S Chatting Cork: Sherlock's goal, Nemo smiling, Newcestown's history, Valleys blow

...Doesn't always come down - as several of Cork's promoted clubs have proved this summer. Nine talking points from the weekend's final round of football championship group stage action

President Trump Concludes Stay In Doonbeg

S Colin Sheridan: Doonbeg decision tethers Irish golf to a name synonymous with division and vulgarity

An Ghaeltacht v Fossa - Kerry County intermediate Club Football Championship Final

S Tony Leen: Kerry throws a protective arm around its Fossa treasures

The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

S The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

LISTEN NOW

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's podcast to discuss the runners and riders of the presidential election

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

S World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch Now

Watch: A muddy start to the Ploughing Championships

Watch: A muddy start to the Ploughing Championships

It’s a bit wet underfoot, but miles of steel tracks have been laid across the tented village to help visitors get around at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly. The forecast predicts a dry but cloudy day for Tuesday.

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room

Watch: 'The Pitt' and 'Adolescence' land top drama awards at 2025 Emmy's

farming

Westmeath farm guiding €1.5m at auction

Westmeath farm guiding €1.5m at auction

Well-located holding is presented in five lots

National dairy herd shows positive fertility trend

National dairy herd shows positive fertility trend

Farming requires hard work all year around

70% of dairy farmers view loss of derogation as a challenge to farm viability

Gardaí warn people not to use Sat Navs when heading to the Ploughing

Gardaí warn people not to use Sat Navs when heading to the Ploughing

Property

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

Located at the town's Deerpark, it will be the Danish home retail brand's second Kerry store

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

World

Trump China

US and China reach framework deal on TikTok

A framework deal has been reached between China and the US for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.

Nvidia Results

Nvidia violated antimonopoly laws, China claims

Weight loss jabs

Weight loss jabs could be effective on children as young as six, study suggests

Tesla stock rises after Elon Musk buys more than 2.5m shares worth about €855m

Sponsored Content

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships 

Toyota Land Cruiser, a favourite in agriculture and construction, with over 10 million units sold globally since its launch in 1951  

Step into organic farming

Step into organic farming

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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