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<p> The Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is investigating how Captain, later Commondant, Alan Kearney, was embroiled for years in a criminal investigation. </p>

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Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Alan Kearney faced ‘a calculated, brutal withdrawal’ when he needed the Defence Forces the most, writes Mick Clifford

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Conor McGregor pulls out of presidential election race

<p>Andrew and Paudie face off in Episode 7 of 'The Traitors Ireland'. And, honestly, we were as flummoxed as Paudie was that he'd pulled it off in Episode 6.</p>

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'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team discover their reign is over before it begins

Leisurely days with my love are the best

advice

Sex File: My orgasms are better without him

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

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GAA community in shock as father of Limerick senior hurler stabbed at his home

The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?

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The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?

David Shaw and teammates celebrate with the cup
14/9/2025

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GAA Weekend Talking Points: Brosnan electric for Crokes as Na Gaeil schooled on kickouts

Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

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Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

Man, 80s, dies in hospital days after being assaulted in Tipperary

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Man, 80s, dies in hospital days after being assaulted in Tipperary

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: No way back this time for Labour’s self-pitying moral chameleon Peter Mandelson

Michael Clifford

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

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

Insight: Must Reads

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

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

From her drive to write to signing up to be a kidney donor, Kerry writer Olivia Hope tells Deirdre McArdle that everything comes back to her boys

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

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

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Michael Moynihan: The secret world of paid GAA managers and under-the-table incentives

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

News

Facial recognition

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

As gardaí push for AI and facial recognition to speed up investigations, critics warn of privacy, bias and surveillance risks

Laganside court

Long-awaited trial of former soldier accused of Bloody Sunday murders to begin

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Trump

McGregor to make his case for presidential poll nomination

sport

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Newcastle’s new striker makes his mark, Emiliano Martínez is in Villa’s good books again and Noni Madueke’s dream week

New York Giants v Dallas Cowboys

NFL: Brandon Aubrey's buzzer field goals lift Cowboys past Giants in OT

Peter Lynch 15/9/2025

24th place in World Championship marathon for Peter Lynch as Hiko Tonosa forced to pull out

Ellena Perry with her son Bert dejected after the game 14/9/2025

Ireland ponder what might have been after French comeback win

Lifestyle

77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room

Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever male Emmy winner for 'Adolescence' role

Severance was nominated 27 times, while crime drama mini-series The Penguin had 24 nominations and Adolescence received 13

Shrinkflation financial situation of lower rate of inflation concept

Shrinkflation is back in the news — and here’s what it means for Irish consumers

Sheena Wood: Quay Co-op exhibition by Ewe Experience artist will raise funds for Gaza

Sheena Wood: Quay Co-op exhibition by Ewe Experience artist will raise funds for Gaza

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

Viewpoints

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Ireland can lead EU on equality — but first we must get our own legislation in order

Ireland's EU presidency will be a chance to show leadership in terms of tolerance and fairness, writes Liam Herrick

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

What you lose when you use AI to make art

What you lose when you use AI to make art

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

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

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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 All-Ireland final ref joins James Horan and Paul Rouse to discuss his journey to the top of the game, what makes a good umpire, the art of communication and much more.

President Trump Concludes Stay In Doonbeg

S Colin Sheridan: Doonbeg decision tethers Irish golf to a name synonymous with division and vulgarity

Russian invasion of Ukraine

S Terry Prone: No way back this time for Labour’s self-pitying moral chameleon Peter Mandelson

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

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

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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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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

farming

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Farming is like a merry-go-round, with baby calves on the farm again. Autumn breeding season is just around the corner, and it is hard to believe we will be breeding the show heifers soon, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes

Ploughing Championships: How to get there and where to park

Ploughing Championships: How to get there and where to park

John Sexton, tribute to a true ambassador of ploughing

John Sexton, tribute to a true ambassador of ploughing

Ireland set to host World Ploughing Contest in 2034

Ireland set to host World Ploughing Contest in 2034

Property

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

Bungalow called Brylands dips its toes in harbour waters near wondrous Garinish Island

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a home

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a home

World

Australia Bank Fine

Australian bank ANZ to pay record fine for corporate misconduct

One of Australia’s largest banks has agreed to pay a record 240 million Australian dollars (£117 million) in penalties for corporate misconduct affecting almost 65,000 customers and the federal government.

Mideast Wars Gulf Anger

Qatar denounces Israel ahead of major summit on Doha strike

Glastonbury Festival 2025

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

Ricky Hatton death

Tributes paid to former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton

Sponsored Content

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 

Toyota Land Cruiser, a favourite in agriculture and construction, with over 10 million units sold globally since its launch in 1951  

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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