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Taoiseach leads tributes to Cork county councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy after sudden death

Fianna Fáil councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy had served on the local authority since 2008, after he was co-opted to fill a seat in the Bantry Electoral Area vacated by Councillor Donal Buckley.

<p>Committee members expressed concern at the processing of images of innocent people or of the wrong person being identified via facial recognition technology. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA</p>

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Facial recognition technology: How gardaí plan to use AI in major crime investigations

<p>Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a visit to the offices of The Irish Examiner and The Echo at Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork on Friday 31st January 2020. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

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Leo Varadkar on the ‘snogging scandal’, Trump and Ireland's anti-immigrant backlash

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Wedding of the Week: ‘The ceremony really was the most beautiful part of our lives’

My Saturday with Kit de Waal: I start writing at 9pm - that's how I deal with insomnia

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My Saturday with Kit de Waal: I start writing at 9pm - that's how I deal with insomnia

Storybook Kinsale cottage with rare garden on market for €545,000

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Storybook Kinsale cottage with rare garden on market for €545,000

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 1

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Sarah Healy coasts as Sophie O'Sullivan secures dramatic qualification in the 1500m at the World Championships

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Ghost guns in Ireland: how criminals are using 3D printers to make untraceable weapons

Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom event

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Police ‘assaulted’ and face ‘aggression’ from Tommy Robinson protesters

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Paul Hosford: Ireland needs long-term budgets that look beyond short-term politics

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Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

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Gareth O'Callaghan: From Charlie Kirk’s death to Simon Harris’s threats, politics is crossing a deadly line

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Revolution Wind's Rhode Island Construction Hub

Novo Nordisk and Orsted troubles spark fears Denmark faces its own 'Nokia moment'

Novo Nordisk layoffs and Orsted’s offshore wind troubles expose the risks of Denmark’s reliance on a handful of corporate giants

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

I went on a seafari in Sligo to see whales and dolphins — but they might be on borrowed time

I went on a seafari in Sligo to see whales and dolphins — but they might be on borrowed time

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

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

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Motorist tells court stop sign at scene of crossroads crash was 'facing wrong way'

The 29-year-old, whose car struck the rear left-side of another vehicle on a rural road, had no insurance at the time of the collision

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange Order parades at campaign launch

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland

Man in critical condition after assault in Tipperary town

Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan

Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan

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Cork IAFC: St Finbarrs edge Glanworth to avoid relegation

Cork IAFC: St Finbarrs edge Glanworth to avoid relegation

All the pressure was on the city side to deliver following defeats earlier in their campaign to Ballinora and Adrigole

Cork IAFC: Kilmurry through to semi-final by beating Boherbue

Cork IAFC: Kilmurry through to semi-final by beating Boherbue

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Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia

Clare v Offaly - Allianz Football League Division 3

Tyrone complete five-in-a-row as they defeat Donegal in the All-Ireland Masters final

Lifestyle

Birds of Ireland: Manx shearwater

Birds of Ireland: Manx shearwater

Manx shearwater are often seen feeding with gannets and kittiwake, forming large flocks called 'rafts' on the water

Ford Capri review: why the EV relaunch is angering fans of the original classic coupe

Ford Capri review: why the EV relaunch is angering fans of the original classic coupe

Six Late Late Show talking points, including Patrick Kielty on separation from Cat Deeley

Six Late Late Show talking points, including Patrick Kielty on separation from Cat Deeley

Darina Allen: Three Sophie Morris recipes to help you start a food revolution

Darina Allen: Three Sophie Morris recipes to help you start a food revolution

Viewpoints

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Marion McKeone: The void after Charlie Kirk’s death could unleash something even more dangerous

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has destabilised conservative politics, exposed America’s addiction to violence, and raised urgent questions about who inherits his power

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

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

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

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S Ciara Griffin: Set-piece battles and playmaker duels define World Cup quarter-finals

Ireland cannot simply play reactively in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final. They must impose their own rhythm and find opportunities to stretch a French defence that, while robust, can be unpicked with width and pace

All on the line as neighbours Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty fight for survival

S All on the line as neighbours Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty fight for survival

Netflix's Canelo vs Crawford - Press Conference

S Spike O'Sullivan: Canelo and Crawford haven't left it too late, fight should go down like fine wine

St Michael's v East Belfast - 2020 Down GAA ACFL Division 4B

S Christy O'Connor: Why fresh roots matter for the GAA's future

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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

The sudden death of a healthy, active, and social octogenarian left too many questions unanswered for his family and friends

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?

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

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?

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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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Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Unlike the current three-day showpiece, which is held in September, the one-day 1950 championships were held on February 9 at Castle Bernard,

Coveted titles at 'the new Croker'

Coveted titles at 'the new Croker'

10 good reasons to go to the ploughing

10 good reasons to go to the ploughing

President's deep personal ties to Ploughing

President's deep personal ties to Ploughing

Property

Vibrant Colors And Beauty Of Springtime Flowers

Garden Events in September

Demonstrations, displays and garden club meeting dates for your diary

Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer

Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer

Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors

Curated clutter: Why 'new maximalism' is replacing minimalist interiors

€355k former fisherman's cottage will widen your East Cork horizons

€355k former fisherman's cottage will widen your East Cork horizons

World

Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom event

Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest

Thousands of people have gathered in London for a rally organised by activist Tommy Robinson.

Trump

Trump urges Nato countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war

Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

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Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people

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Step into organic farming

Step into organic farming

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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