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<p>Gerry Hutch at the RDS for the 2024 general election count.</p>

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The Monk is no 'Robin Hood of the Oireachtas'

Gerry Hutch is a veteran criminal suspected of involvement in two of the biggest armed robberies in the State, writes Mick Clifford

<p>Gráinne Griffin of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said 'consumers are being hit with long delays, unexpected costs, and stressful disputes.' Picture: iStock </p>

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Car rental: Hiring a car for your holiday comes with real risks, says consumer watchdog

<p>Waterford hurling manager Peter Queally on his future: “I'll have to go away and think about it. I had a two-year term.". Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor</p>

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Queally hits out at hurling championship format, will consider Waterford future

Culture That Made Me: Mike Joyce of The Smiths on Manchester bands, and those famous Cork gigs

culture

Culture That Made Me: Mike Joyce of The Smiths on Manchester bands, and those famous Cork gigs

President Connolly to meet King Charles during visit to Britain

politics

President Connolly to meet King Charles during visit to Britain

Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

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Inside Carrigbawn House: Historic Victorian Cork home on Blackrock Road hits market for €1.3m

Jack Duncan celebrates his sides opening goal 17/5/2026

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Westmeath stun Dublin in extra-time to claim second ever Leinster title

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

culture

Imelda May: 'My brain never stops ticking — when nighttime comes, the circus arrives'

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

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Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford

News

Beer, bulbs, and biography: Munster rugby legend Peter O'Mahony on his latest ventures

Beer, bulbs, and biography: Munster rugby legend Peter O'Mahony on his latest ventures

Since he hung up his boots, Peter O'Mahony has been busy, He tells Manon Gilbart about his brewing business, his passion for gardening, and coaching with his beloved Cork Con

Disabled people ‘not safe’ in care, Oireachtas committee chairman tells ministers

Disabled people ‘not safe’ in care, Oireachtas committee chairman tells ministers

'Parents left in limbo' as childcare providers cannot support complex needs

'Parents left in limbo' as childcare providers cannot support complex needs

image of several commercially made pile cigarette on black background. or Non smoking campaign concept, tobacco pattern top view

Life expectancy increases as people smoke and drink less, health minister says

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Mark McHugh celebrates with John Heslin 17/5/2026

'We're here to compete with anybody': McHugh hails Westmeath win

"My biggest message to the county would be, build on this," said Westmeath defender Matthew Whittaker.

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

'A few demons buried': Grugan savours Armagh's long-awaited Ulster title

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Another short summer, another long winter for ousted champions Tipperary

Arizona Raider can steal spoils at Roscommon

Arizona Raider can steal spoils at Roscommon

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Insight: Must Reads

SHANNEN HEALY

S I’m going to 11 weddings this year — here’s how I’m saving money and still having fun

Cork-born, Dublin-based Shannen Healy has grown a following as a de-influencer, sharing her imperfect sustainable journey online. Here she shares how she is approaching wedding season in a way that saves money, reduces waste, and doesn’t take away from the fun

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry evolution is clear as same old Cork failings rush to surface

My family journey through Thailand — a goodbye disguised as a holiday

My family journey through Thailand — a goodbye disguised as a holiday

Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

S Frightening to see how clever the far-right reaction to the picking of the Dublin Rose is

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: TV amd movie stars would be better off to stay silent and not read the comments

Shona Murray: EU still fails to defend citizens despite overturning of sanctions against Albanese

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Colin Sheridan: Unexpected Cold War era book shows little has changed

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby

Lifestyle

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Sex File: Why does my new partner take so long?

Although your partner doesn't seem to be bothered about it, delayed ejaculation is clearly having a negative effect on your experience, so it needs to be addressed before it takes the joy out of sex altogether

Willzee: 'I'm born a full Traveller, but I grew up in a settled environment'

Willzee: 'I'm born a full Traveller, but I grew up in a settled environment'

Niamh Kavanagh: As a family of five travel was hard, but still we travelled all over Ireland

Niamh Kavanagh: As a family of five travel was hard, but still we travelled all over Ireland

Envelope of banknotes

Dear Dáithí: Work whip-arounds are endless. Am I being stingy if I don’t contribute?

Viewpoints

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

No diagnosis needed for children’s supports at an early age

Early years educators can be first to notice developmental delays in children which can result in early interventions leading to the best outcomes for them, writes Jess Casey

Ireland is a rich country with poor infrastructure due to delays, disputes, and overruns

Ireland is a rich country with poor infrastructure due to delays, disputes, and overruns

Rob O'Sullivan: My partner and I are worth more to our town than short-term tourists

Rob O'Sullivan: My partner and I are worth more to our town than short-term tourists

National Fuel Protest

Ireland favours greater EU independence from the US ahead of assuming EU presidency

Property

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Dawn chorus and castle views at €455,000 A-rated Conna house

Plenty space inside and out at this North Cork four-bed home

Ancient roots and modern luxury could add up to a magical €575k Kinsale family home

Ancient roots and modern luxury could add up to a magical €575k Kinsale family home

From cloister to couture with class at €725,000 Kinsale apartment

From cloister to couture with class at €725,000 Kinsale apartment

Harvest the rewards of Neo-Gothic glory down on ‘The Farm’

Harvest the rewards of Neo-Gothic glory down on ‘The Farm’

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Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Anthony Daly: When Limerick get a grip they just don't let go

Saturday's game between Tipperary and Clare - the last two All-Ireland hurling champions - being behind a paywall was a complete smack in the face to volunteers.

Barry Keoghan

S Terry Prone: TV amd movie stars would be better off to stay silent and not read the comments

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

Armagh v Down - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Crunching the numbers on McGeeney's data-driven Armagh

LISTEN NOW

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What’s at stake in the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections?

Voters in two high-profile constituencies prepare to elect new TDs in the first by-elections since the 2024 general election

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Mick Clifford examines fallout from Garda firearms sting

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Fianna Fáil at 100 — Has Ireland passed the party by or can it change with the times?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?

Watch Now

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, featuring seven fitness stations, lasting seven minutes per station with a two-minute transition between ...

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

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Farmland divided by hedgerow

What happens when Land Registry maps and farm boundaries don’t match?

While registration of land in the Land Registry provides certainty of title, it is important to understand the limitations of Land Registry maps, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh

Sugarcane Silage Machine. Sugar cane plantation.

Brazil grows the world’s sugar — so why does almost none of it reach Ireland?

Cattle herd on pasture in Ireland

Tirlán holds April milk price commitment at peak production

Organisation announces public meeting on water quality in East Cork

Organisation announces public meeting on water quality in East Cork

World

Bulgaria Eurovision Winner

Bulgaria gives Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon return home

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home on Sunday. Visibly tired but smiling, the 27-year-old singer arrived at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport waving the Eurovision trophy.

Middle East conflict

Ireland among 46 countries agreeing to send asylum seekers to third‑country hubs

Congo Ebola

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Unite the Kingdom march

Tens of thousands of people attend London protests as 31 arrested

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Step into nature during National Biodiversity Week

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Ireland’s future grid — infrastructure challenge at core of energy transition

Ireland’s future grid — infrastructure challenge at core of energy transition

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