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<p>Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p>

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested, says Trump: ‘We have him in custody’

US president makes remark in interview with Fox & Friends as FBI faces scrutiny for its response to shooting

<p>Emergency services at the scene of an explosion at Applegreen service station in the village of Creeslough in Co Donegal.</p>

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Man in 40s arrested in connection with Creeslough tragedy as probe continues

<p>Bord Gáis said it will raise prices by 13.5% for unit rates of electricity while standing charges will rise 12% from October 12.</p>

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Customers face massive spike in bills as Bord Gáis and Pinergy hike electricity prices

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

health and wellbeing

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run

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Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run

Douglas Road home Tigeen for sale at €1.35m with huge site and prime location

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Douglas Road home Tigeen for sale at €1.35m with huge site and prime location

Keith Earls and Conor Murray 14/1/2019

rugby

'On the cheap' - Keith Earls backs Conor Murray's criticism of Munster's ambition

In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour with tribute to Cork musician Talos

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In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour with tribute to Cork musician Talos

Cork village to honour heroic priest who saved 6,500 lives during World War II

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Cork village to honour heroic priest who saved 6,500 lives during World War II

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Jennifer Horgan: The betrayal of Ireland’s elderly is happening in plain sight

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Dublin official's comments on English Market were a hostage to fortune

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Sarah Harte: Graham Linehan's part in toxic debate puts freedom of speech limits into focus

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

Insight: Must Reads

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O’Connor first shared her Parkinson’s diagnosis in this publication in 2022. Three years on, she has written Twitch, a book that documents her story. Here, she shares what living with the disease has taught her

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

News

Liam Neeson 'honoured' as ‘The Lost Children of Tuam' movie goes into production

Liam Neeson 'honoured' as ‘The Lost Children of Tuam' movie goes into production

Well-known actors unveiled to star in film

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold

Eviction Notice Document on table

Tenant evictions surge 17% as landlords sell up, RTB report shows

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

sport

York Races

S It's not K Club Rory but Irish Champions Festival promises drama and glimpses of greatness

If horse racing was golf, this would be the weekend of Irish Open. There are challengers from across the globe, home-grown heroes, battle hardened champions and youthful upstarts with their first promise of future greatness

Na Gaeil v Rathgarogue-Cushinstown - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final

How key was Jack to Kerry's resurgence? Massive, reckons Diarmuid O'Connor

Manchester United v Leicester City - Barclays Women's Super League - Leigh Sports Village

Manchester United open investigation after football boots go missing

Ange Postecoglou Unveiling - City Ground

Ange Postecoglou feels Nottingham Forest have squad to compete on all fronts

Lifestyle

Film review: Spinal Tap II keeps the laughs at 11; Downton Abbey takes its Grand Finale

Film review: Spinal Tap II keeps the laughs at 11; Downton Abbey takes its Grand Finale

Plus: The Long Walk is a long-enough trudge into Stephen King's schlocky spectacle

Headache Concept. Sad Mature Lady Suffering From Migraine Pain

Natural health: What can I do about my tired eyes?

Liath Hannon: Happy to bring trans representation to Irish screens

Liath Hannon: Happy to bring trans representation to Irish screens

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey UK premiere - London

Colin Farrell says he would ‘love’ to work with ‘magic’ Margot Robbie again

Viewpoints

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Unrest over shooting of Charlie Kirk could have ramifications for Ireland, academic warns

Recent threats against Simon Harris illustrate changing landscape of politics here, says Dr Clodagh Harrington

Defence ministers meeting

Russia and Israel have given Europe a lesson it cannot ignore

Construction of new homes at Ebbsfleet Garden City in Kent.

Ciarán Casey: Lack of vision has wasted Ireland's unplanned tax windfall

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

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

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S Paul Rouse: Croke Park rodeos and hurling on Boston Common: our deep sporting links with America

A new exhibition at Croke Park will sketch out the countries' intertwined story.

Midleton book Cork Premier minor hurling final spot in goalfest against Douglas

S Midleton book Cork Premier minor hurling final spot in goalfest against Douglas

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Law firm Matheson recruits experienced new M&A partner

S Law firm Matheson recruits experienced new M&A partner

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

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

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a miserable night for Ireland and Heimir Hallgrímsson.

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

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

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APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Watch: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

Eyewitness video captured confusion among the crowd at a Utah University event on Wednesday after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck.

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

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

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

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Finding answers for Irish dairying’s toughest challenges

Finding answers for Irish dairying’s toughest challenges

For Denis Drennan, president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), the way forward is not confrontation but solutions.

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Trial results bring promise, but grain prices drag down Darren's returns

Finbarr O’Neill: A thriving family business for 50 years

Finbarr O’Neill: A thriving family business for 50 years

Routes, parking and a path back to your car at the Ploughing

Routes, parking and a path back to your car at the Ploughing

Property

Olive tree in a pot

Peter Dowdall: Why I don't like olive trees in an Irish landscape

Olive trees look wonderful in Mediterranean countries, but in Ireland? Not such much, believes the garden pro

Expansive lough view at expensive modern Cork mansion

Expansive lough view at expensive modern Cork mansion

€645k AMV is only the spend starting point for Cork's corner-set Greenpark

€645k AMV is only the spend starting point for Cork's corner-set Greenpark

Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee

Wish List: Why kitten cushions are catnip and the best conversations happen over coffee

World

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Two people injured in suspected militant attack outside Jerusalem

Israeli police said that a Palestinian from east Jerusalem had stabbed several guests at a hotel outside of the city, the second suspected militant attack in the area this week.

France-Politics-What to Know

France sends jets to Poland in signal to Russia not to escalate situation

Brazil Bolsonaro Hospital

What did Jair Bolsonaro’s trial reveal about an attempted coup in Brazil?

Charlie Kirk shooting: new video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal for help from the public

Charlie Kirk shooting: new video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal for help from the public

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Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

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