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<p>The first televised debate ahead of Ireland's 2025 presidential election was broadcast by Virgin Media on Monday September 29, 2025. Picture: Harry Burton </p>

politics

Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience

From fiery exchanges on Gaza and Ukraine to questions over housing and political experience, here are five key debate takeaways

<p>Mark O'Connor, Louise O'Connor, Evan O'Connor. Picture: Facebook</p>

court and crime

Gardaí examine medical history of suspect after Louth family tragedy

<p>Ronan Lyons, a professor of economics in Trinity College Dublin, said: 'There are some indications in this latest report that new homes are sustaining activity levels in the market.' Picture: iStock</p>

munster

Three-bedroom house prices rise above €400,000 mark in Cork City

When mother’s milk is the best hospital comfort food

parenting

When mother’s milk is the best hospital comfort food

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

comment-analysis

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

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world

Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

SKieran Shannon: Exceptional Ó Sé dynasty a story worth retelling

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

culture

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

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

golf

Shane Lowry: 'These people are the same age as my mum and dad. And they’re throwing out obscenities'

Regular Columnists

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

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

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

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

News

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025

Climate council criticises Government for not learning lessons in storm response

The report expressed its disappointment that a cross-government review of the response to Storm Éowyn remains unpublished

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign

Explosion at Donegal service station

Creeslough investigation file forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions

sport

Seneschalstown v Ratoath - Meath County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2

Paul Galvin enjoying final journey with Ratoath

The four-time All-Ireland SFC winner and ex-Wexford boss has guided the Brownstown outfit back to the Royal County final.

Leopardstown Races - Thursday July 24th

Sujet can sail to Port Of Cork Handicap win

EA SPORTS FC 26 League of Ireland Cover Launch

'It gives you a boost' - Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan grateful for John O'Shea's support

2025 Ryder Cup – Afternoon Fourball Matches

S Focus turns to Adare Manor and the richest Ryder Cup in history

Lifestyle

Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of Ian Bailey's trial that never was

Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of Ian Bailey's trial that never was

Re-Creation sets out to imagine how Ian Bailey’s trial might have played out had he been tried in Ireland

The Simpsons Movie UK Premiere - London

The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades

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Colman Noctor: Why are voluntary smartphone codes not working in all schools?

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

Viewpoints

Irish presidential election

Presidential debate: Sparks, slips and safe blows as candidates size each other up

The first presidential debate felt more like sparring than a showdown, with Jim Gavin steady, Catherine Connolly sharp, and Heather Humphreys muted

Meta Connect

AI seriously endangers children's mental health

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

GREECE-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-AID-FLOTILLA

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

Subscriber

Matthew Ruane goes on a solo run 6/4/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Football's revamp has delivered, but which rules have been best value?

The €300,000 spent on changing up Gaelic football has proved a good investment

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S Duncan Casey: Rugby's global picture shows it has plenty to learn from growth of women's game

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

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

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

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

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

farming

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

233ac Wexford farm sells for more than €3.4m

The farm was in one block with extensive road frontage, and it was offered in three lots as well as the entire holding

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

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

Property

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

City to Country: Dublin's Rialto for €575,000 or Kerry's Bridia Valley for €520,000

How far your euro stretches across West Cork, Tipperary, Kerry and Dublin

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

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

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

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

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

World

Aerial view of madrid city from fine arts circle viewpoint bar.

World’s major cities hit by 25% leap in extremely hot days since the 1990s

Capitals from London to Tokyo need urgent action to protect people from deadly high temperatures, analysts say

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 19 in Vietnam as Hanoi streets flooded

Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 19 in Vietnam as Hanoi streets flooded

APTOPIX Indonesia Building Collapsed

At least 65 students presumed buried under rubble of collapsed Indonesian school

YouTube Misinformation

YouTube to pay £18m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension

Sponsored Content

A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

A nod to Limerick green and white in Today FM presenter Louise Cantillon’s first home in Adare

Making a start on her new build with husband Declan, Louise chose Dulux Heritage paints for her living space

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

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

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

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