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Gaza, immigration, and housing crop up as presidential hopefuls clash in first major debate

Heather Humphreys was questioned about Israel's war in Gaza, describing it as 'genocide' and criticising the 'man-made famine' in the Palestinian territory

<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>

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

<p>MEP Chris Andrews on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.</p>

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The Irish Government should follow example of the Global Sumud Flotilla

When mother’s milk is the best hospital comfort food

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When mother’s milk is the best hospital comfort food

FOURTH TEXACO ‘SUPPORT FOR SPORT’ RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

people

Donncha O'Callaghan: The rugby hero turning dad mishaps into a successful kids'-book series

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

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

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

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

2025 Ryder Cup – Singles Matches

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

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

culture

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

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

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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

Explosion at Donegal service station

Creeslough investigation file forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions

Calculating Company Business Expense Invoice And Budgeting

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

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Bohemians v Treaty United - Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Semi-Final

Treaty United women's team boss Seán Russell departs club

'Seán has been a valued member of our club and has played an important role in building standards for our women’s side on and off the pitch,' says Treaty CEO

Everton v West Ham United - Premier League - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Bowen helps Nuno start Hammers reign with draw

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Lifestyle

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

"A phone offers a parent peace of mind in an uncertain world. However, that argument needs to be balanced against social pressure, safetyism, and an increasing body of research suggesting that early smartphone ownership poses risks to children’s mental health."

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

Tots to Teens: Shannon Bear takes off to raise funds

A boy has a stomachache from food poisoning.

Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to help my child become regular?

Student

Joanna Fortune: My 13-year-old is struggling to make friends in secondary school

Viewpoints

Meta Connect

AI seriously endangers children's mental health

AI is in every aspect of our lives now, and regulation is not keeping up - children are at huge risk, writes Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids

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

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.

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?

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

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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

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

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

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

APTOPIX Indonesia Building Collapsed

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

At least one student was killed, dozens were injured, and 65 others were believed to be buried as rescuers delivered oxygen and water to those trapped beneath the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia.

YouTube Misinformation

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

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Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed to a plan to end Gaza war

Charlie Kirk Vigil

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

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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

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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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