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munster

Young cyclist killed in Cork City crash after moving from Japan earlier this year

The 26-year-old woman, recently arrived from Japan on a working visa, died in a Cork City centre collision

<p>Iona Institute spokesperson Maria Steen has been described as a conservative campaigner. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

politics

Maria Steen secures Michael Healy Rae nomination as presidential race intensifies

<p>The funeral Mass of Teddy Murnane took place this morning in Tipperary town. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

munster

Priest questions safety in homes after death of Tipperary grandfather Teddy Murnane

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to help you overcome resistance to working out

health and wellbeing

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Hacks to help you overcome resistance to working out

Limerick grandfather trapped in Dubai after acquittal pleads for urgent government intervention

munster

Limerick grandfather trapped in Dubai after acquittal pleads for urgent government intervention

Harris Book

world

‘Angry and disappointed’: Kamala Harris critical of Joe Biden in new book

Liverpool v Everton - Barclays Women's Super League - Anfield

soccer

FA investigates claim that Liverpool keeper Rafaela Borggräfe made racist comment during Cork trip

Cork's Butter Museum curator Dr Danielle O’Donovan: ‘I found meaning in my life through art’

people

Cork's Butter Museum curator Dr Danielle O’Donovan: ‘I found meaning in my life through art’

Cork teen waiting 15 years for hip surgery to meet Taoiseach over €300k treatment battle

munster

Cork teen waiting 15 years for hip surgery to meet Taoiseach over €300k treatment battle

Regular Columnists

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S Jennifer Horgan: Returning from maternity leave challenging enough without a wayward teen to mind

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: We need to talk about the word 'Norrie'

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Sarah Harte: It's nobody's idea of a good time, but divorce is a fact of life

S Fergus Finlay: Presidential race highlights how leaders grow — or shrink — under pressure

Insight: Must Reads

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

All 32 GAA counties have managers confirmed for the 2025/2026 championship, with early appointments ending the traditional autumn uncertainty

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

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

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

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

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

News

Leinster House media briefings

Proposed minimum wage rise which retailers claim would 'decimate' them is 'stingy', says TD

The 5% increase, as recommended by the Low Pay Commission, would bring the minimum wage to €14.15 an hour

GAA and FAI say their streaming services must not feel impact of proposed 'Netflix levy'

GAA and FAI say their streaming services must not feel impact of proposed 'Netflix levy'

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

UK and Ireland unveil joint framework on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy

Cork museum to mark its 60th anniversary with exhibition and walking tour

Cork museum to mark its 60th anniversary with exhibition and walking tour

sport

Rangers v Celtic - William Hill Premiership - Ibrox Stadium

'I went to Saudi, Hong Kong and Bahrain' - Alex Ferguson travelled to deal with the loss of his wife

After Lady Cathy’s death in October 2023, the 13 times Premier League-winning manager found himself “stuck in the house” as he tried to find a way forward.

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 7

Updated: Kate O'Connor firmly in heptathlon medal hunt after three events at Worlds

Liverpool v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Anfield

Arne Slot craves ‘composed, calm’ wins as Liverpool keep doing it the hard way

Manchester City v Napoli - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Etihad Stadium

Man City head to Arsenal ‘in high spirits’ after finding form

Lifestyle

Storm Ellen

TV review: The best thing about 'Scannal' is it’s only 30 minutes long

The truth hardly matters any more. But this show gives a pleasing glimpse of life and morality in 19th century Ireland

Laura Dowling: 'It’s time to end the shame and stigma surrounding women's wonderful bodies'

Laura Dowling: 'It’s time to end the shame and stigma surrounding women's wonderful bodies'

Gen Z Student: Here's my advice to anyone starting their first few weeks of college

Gen Z Student: Here's my advice to anyone starting their first few weeks of college

Man must decide his way forward to success or failure

Ireland’s climate targets: the clock is ticking and the bill is mounting

Viewpoints

Charlie Kirk Shot

Media unequipped to decipher Charlie Kirk suspect’s politics

The killing of the right-wing influencer has seen once-trusted news outlets abandon factchecking in the rush for online clicks

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

Solidarity is not just a slogan — it is a lifeline

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

Subscriber

My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

S My Job: 'Ireland stands at a pivotal moment in the ongoing digital and AI transformation'

Una Fitzpatrick says the forthcoming revised National Digital & AI Strategy is an opportune moment to focus on what sets us apart as a thriving tech hub within the EU

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

S Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

Dublin v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

S Paul Rouse: GAA must do more to stand against cowards who claim the tricolour for exclusion

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

In the first episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast, reporter Ann Murphy brings listeners up to date on the Catherine O’Brien case

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

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

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

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

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

Watch Now

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Jerry from Kerry spills the beans at the National Ploughing Championships, from camper van life to catching waves in Banna. Jerry says surfing’s like riding a bike… once you get back on, you never forget!

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

farming

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Property

A kitchen good enough to eat at €1.25 Model Farm Road home

A kitchen good enough to eat at €1.25 Model Farm Road home

Architect Pat Higgisson served up a tasty dish at No 6, Regency Close, where boundaries blur between indoors and outdoors

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New home buyers compromise on location to afford a bigger house

Happy housewarming. A young couple holds happily a key to their new home which they were so excited about, and this can't but ma

First-time buyers are still dominating the new homes market

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New Homes: Supply still an issue, but first-time buyers have advantages

World

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Macron welcomes arrest in West Bank of Palestinian suspect in 1982 Paris attack

France’s president has welcomed the arrest this week in the occupied West Bank of a key Palestinian suspect in a 1982 terror attack in Paris, calling it the result of “excellent co-operation” with the Palestinian Authority.

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Pakistan says nuclear arsenal ‘available’ to Saudi Arabia under defence pact

Sudan

Sudanese paramilitary group kills 43 in mosque drone strike, say medics

President Trump state visit to UK

Trump suggests TV networks which criticise him could have licences taken away

Sponsored Content

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Guests at the event had the opportunity to watch Aran sweaters being crafted before their eyes, connecting Ireland’s deep tradition of knitwear with a modern audience

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

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 

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