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Garda chief condemns ‘mob intent on violence’ after Citywest protest turns to chaos

More than 1,000 people gathered near Citywest Hotel as violence erupted, leaving six arrested and several gardaí injured

<p>'Prime Time' final presidential election debate between candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys presented by Miriam O'Callaghan and Sarah McInerney. Picture: RTÉ</p>

politics

Four key takeaways from the final presidential debate

<p> The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that deceased birds at Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, have tested positive for bird flu. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Fota Wildlife Park to remain closed for several weeks amid avian flu outbreak

2022: RUTHANNE & OLLIE

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My Wedding Day with Ruthanne Cunningham: I had eight bridesmaids, which is very American

First look: Paudie and Andrew from The Traitors Ireland join Gogglebox

culture

First look: Paudie and Andrew from The Traitors Ireland join Gogglebox

‘Fog lifting’ on economic risks as pharma sector weathers global policy uncertainty — report

economy

‘Fog lifting’ on economic risks as pharma sector weathers global policy uncertainty — report

'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal

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'It would be great to finish off on a high': Brian Hayes hoping to end hectic year with county medal

'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

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'He had 20 Tupperware boxes full of snakes': Hector on his new series in Australia

Parents warned over unsafe Halloween costumes as 25,000 toys pulled from Irish market

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Parents warned over unsafe Halloween costumes as 25,000 toys pulled from Irish market

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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?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

News

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Teacher Servatius Antonius of North Monastery Co-educational Secondary School, Cork, proudly shows off the North Mon-ster, a giant pumpkin he grew over the summer just in time for Halloween.

Patient receiving chemotherapy at the hospital

Cancer patient's surgery 'was cancelled due to overcrowding'

'People returning to Gaza use GPS to find their homes as there are no longer any landmarks'

'People returning to Gaza use GPS to find their homes as there are no longer any landmarks'

Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'

Endometriosis framework welcomed as 'a good first step'

Insight: Must Reads

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

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

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

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium

Man in the mask Gyökeres silences ‘invisible’ taunts to make Arsenal mark

The centre-forward Arteta craved ends a nine-match goal drought to excite his manager about what is to come

A competitor marks his position 5/8/2000

Road Bowling: Murphy delivers at the death to deny Daly victory

F1 US Grand Prix Auto Racing

How Max Verstappen’s charge has turned F1 title battle into a three-way fight

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Emirates Stadium

Viktor Gyokeres makes Arsenal a better team – Mikel Arteta

Lifestyle

‘A love like this we’ve never known’: Doireann Garrihy reveals baby news

‘A love like this we’ve never known’: Doireann Garrihy reveals baby news

She and Mark Mehigan shared their new on social media

There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them

There’s a knit for everyone — here are 10 ways to wear them

Natalie Cassidy: Life after EastEnders

Natalie Cassidy on eating issues, EastEnders, and life since she left the soap

Redhead teenage boy playing video games, celebrating win in the game

Joanna Fortune: My quiet teenager swears when gaming with friends

Viewpoints

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

The final debate between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys lacked fire, offering voters little new insight ahead of polling day

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

Law scale rules regulations

We shouldn't take the cab rank rule for granted in Ireland's justice system

A Mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin.

Mick Clifford: Connolly bank case row shows how outrage depends on who’s in the firing line

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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

Eintracht's teenage ace is just the sort of technical talent that could unpick Liverpool's increasingly vulnerable shape on Wednesday in Frankfurt

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

Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

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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: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Teacher Servatius Antonius of North Monastery Co-educational Secondary School, Cork, proudly shows off the North Mon-ster, a giant pumpkin he grew over the summer just in time for Halloween.

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

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

farming

Cattle Market

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

Supply is down by 150,000 this year

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

Male farmer with short brown hair,walking in the direction to his tractor,standing next to his agricultural field in the evening

Sowing mental wellbeing in farming

Property

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?

I have not been able to pay my electricity bill for the past two months. What should I do?

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

Revealed: Four interior design books to inspire a home makeover

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

'Super Casino' granted planning permission in Cork suburb

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

Planning application to be lodged for €400m redevelopment of Limerick's Cleeves site

World

Uganda Crash

At least 63 people killed in multiple vehicle crash in Uganda, police say

Two buses and two other vehicles crashed in western Uganda, killing at least 63 people, police said, in one of the worst road accidents in the East African country in recent years.

France Louvre

Louvre reopens three days after thieves stole French crown jewels

Ukraine Daily Life

Five killed in massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine – officials

France Louvre

Jewels stolen in Louvre heist worth an estimated €88m, Paris prosecutor says

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