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Flares and bottles thrown at gardaí as hundreds protest at Citywest for second night

Gardai are attempting to disperse the crowd from the area in the west of Dublin

<p>The alleged assault was reported in the area of the Citywest Hotel complex. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

court and crime

Judge orders 'fitness to be tried' report as man accused of child sex attack defers bail bid

<p>Fota Wildlife Park will remain closed for 'a number of weeks'. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

companies

Fota Wildlife Park facing major financial blow due to bird flu outbreak

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people

Richard Hogan: Vaping is not a healthy alternative to smoking — full stop

Prosecutions fall despite rise in enforcement actions against environmental breaches in 2024

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Prosecutions fall despite rise in enforcement actions against environmental breaches in 2024

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

development and construction

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

Tipperary v Longford - Allianz Football League Division 4

gaa

'My hero, my best friend': Philly Ryan honoured by son Shane

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

culture

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

Michael Moynihan

SMichael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

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Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

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Sarah Harte: New law doesn't go far enough to rebalance free speech rights

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?

Presidential election

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

The latest Business Post/Red C poll shows that Ms Connolly is on 44% support, an increase of eight points compared to the previous poll

Irish presidential election

ieExplains: What happens if Jim Gavin wins the presidency after dropping out?

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys calls on Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

News

Migrant accommodation

Citywest riots: Garda intelligence service probes 'command and control' role of leaders

Concern over influence of social media as international figures stoke 'hatred'

Five men charged in connection with rioting at IPAS centre in Citywest released on bail

Five men charged in connection with rioting at IPAS centre in Citywest released on bail

Ireland not using soft EU defence loan fund as markets 'cheaper'

Ireland not using soft EU defence loan fund as markets 'cheaper'

Migrant accommodation

Regulator 'in contact with several online platforms' over Citywest rioting

sport

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

One more year then Shane O'Donnell will leave Banner behind

Speaking at the launch of the AIB club championships, Shane O'Donnell had good news and bad news for Clare supporters.

Jordan Morris 22/10/2025

Morris keen to break new ground with Kingscourt despite 'feeling a bit fatigued'

Horse racing from Clonmel

Due Course can get off mark over fences at Clonmel

Shamrock Rovers Training Session and Media Conference

Improved NK Celje now a different task for Shamrock Rovers, insists Bradley

Insight: Must Reads

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

As guest editor, Annmarie O’Connor wanted to interview a person who had faced the rubble of life. Here, she talks to Katriona O’Sullivan about picking up the pieces

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

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

Lifestyle

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

One of Ireland’s finest coastal hotels, but perhaps the true wow-factor of this property remains unharnessed.

Woman with cup of drink and book near fireplace at home, closeup

Bernard O'Shea: Five reasons why we quietly quit in October

Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain

Suede smarts: how to wear the season's shades in the soaking rain

The BRIT Awards 1992

Tom Dunne: Bill Drummond, KLF and the decision to set fire to a million quid

Viewpoints

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

We have to protect Ireland’s investment in education and the social-mobility programmes that made university accessible to families like mine, writes Cian O'Donnell

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Googles AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator

Ireland is the world's second-largest importer of Israeli goods. We've sold our morals

Subscriber

Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

S Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

It's no slight on City to say he is one of those exceptions to that thing about no man being bigger than the club.

Atletico de Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

S Liverpool's next problem? The Frankfurt starlet following Marmoush and Ekitike

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: McMillan's sharp edge fuelling a Munster revival

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Violent clashes occured outside Citywest hotel, which houses asylum seekers, on Tuesday evening. The protest followed an alleged sexual assault on nearby Garter Lane in Saggart on Monday.

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

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

farming

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

Cattle Market

Beef Report: Prices have lifted by up to 10 cents/kg across the main categories this week

Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

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

New Zealand farmer-shareholders in favour of Dawn Meats partnership

Property

‘The Grange’ owners call time as hostelry is put up for sale by tender

‘The Grange’ owners call time as hostelry is put up for sale by tender

Industry experts predict a sale in excess of €1m

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Blackcap; Sylvia atricapilla; female on holly berries

These berries will make your garden a magnet for birds

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?

World

Tesla

Tesla profits plunge despite selling more vehicles in past three months

Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, has reported that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit it hard earlier this year but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings at Tesla fell to 1. 4 billion dollars (£1.

Trump

US announces sanctions against Russian oil companies

Ukraine Daily Life

US prepares new sanctions as Russian attack kills six in Ukraine

France Louvre

Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after daylight crown jewel heist

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All your tiling needs under one roof

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Portrait of beautiful senior couple on bike ride in autumn nature. Checking performance and route on smartwatch.

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

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