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<p>Katie Byrne: 'Meeting the Taoiseach isn’t something you do on a daily basis, but this is not something I planned. The Taoiseach is obviously going to have his questions and make his points. I’ll do my best to listen to him and understand his perspective.' Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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

After 15 years waiting for surgery, Cork teenager Katie Byrne will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin in her €300k care battle

<p>Albert St was shut from the old Sextant Bar towards the South Link Rd. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Cyclist in her 20s dies in Cork City crash as man killed in separate dumper truck accident

<p>The 34 vehicles include two Ford Transits, three Mercedes ambulances, five Scania 8x8 DROPS Trucks, eight Ford Transit 15-seater minibuses, and 16 Double Cab Ford Rangers. File photo</p>

news

Ireland contributes Defence Forces vehicles and de-mining robots to Ukrainian army

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

health and wellbeing

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

Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower

development and construction

Demolition begins at Cork’s Sextant Bar site to clear way for 24-storey apartment tower

Trump visit to Scotland

world

Donald Trump’s helicopter diverted to Luton Airport due to 'minor hydraulic issue'

Jack Anderson: Gaza, Allianz and a question of values for the GAA

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

people

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

Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae links autism to ‘lack of vitamins’ in Dáil debate

politics

Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae links autism to ‘lack of vitamins’ in Dáil debate

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

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

From North Cork to Limerick and Offaly, three families reveal the passion, challenges and legacy of living in Ireland’s castles

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

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

News

Man, 20s, dies and another seriously injured following Galway crash

Man, 20s, dies and another seriously injured following Galway crash

The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene in Galway, is the third person to die on Irish roads in less than 24 hours

Irish presidential election 2025

Jim Gavin submits nomination papers for presidential race

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

sport

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 7

World Athletics Championships: Kate O'Connor off to flying start in heptathlon

O'Connor set a new personal best in the 100m hurdles. Her other events today are the high jump, shot put, and 200m.

Miami Dolphins v Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen’s three TD passes and Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ win over spiraling Dolphins

Aaron Hill 28/1/2021

On-form Aaron Hill books place in English Open quarter-final

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

Lifestyle

Man must decide his way forward to success or failure

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

Despite the daunting gap, Ireland has shown it can bend the emissions curve. A 6.8% drop in one year proves that action, combined with factors like a mild winter and a shift away from coal, has an impact

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

'At 38, I was told that I needed to have a hysterectomy because they had found cancer'

Beautiful Smile With Dental Floss

'Anyone of any age can get gum disease': How to care for your gums to protect your future health

Tired upset woman worried about tiredness from domestic work.

Natural Health: I feel tired all the time and pick up bugs easily — how can I boost by immunity?

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

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

Social Democrats think-in

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

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

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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

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

Today’s first-time buyer is very switched onto the schemes in place for their benefit, far more aware than their predecessors from 15 years ago

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

Flat lay of real estate concept. Mortgage application form, house model, house keys and mobile phone with blank screen. Copy spa

New Homes: Guide to managing your mortgage and finance

Big bucks fizz at €1.65 million Cork family home with a champagne sink

Big bucks fizz at €1.65 million Cork family home with a champagne sink

World

President Trump state visit to UK

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

Donald Trump was speaking after US TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s show was taken off air following comments he made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Vietnam Russia Avoiding Sanctions

Russia and Vietnam ‘use energy profits to avoid possible arms deals sanctions’

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US late-night TV hosts show solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel over suspension

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Reactions pour in over suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show

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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