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<p>Antoinette Burke, right, confronts Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party think-in on Monday. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

munster

'I'll be waiting': Cork mother promises to 'up her game' for answers on daughter's surgery

Micheál Martin said it was his understanding, based on a note given to him by Ms Burke, that consultants had advised against Katie’s surgery

<p>It is estimated €750,000 was withdrawn from ATMs in just the last two weeks. File picture</p>

munster

Cork-based businessman arrested in major fraud probe

<p>'The Traitors Ireland' host Siobhán McSweeney.</p>

culture

'The Traitors' episode nine: Shock exit will change the future of the game

My Wedding Day with Dagogo Hart: 'I cried twice, it was such an emotional day'

people

My Wedding Day with Dagogo Hart: 'I cried twice, it was such an emotional day'

Off-campus student accommodation in Cork 'wholly unaffordable' at €14,000

munster

Off-campus student accommodation in Cork 'wholly unaffordable' at €14,000

President Trump state visit to UK

world

Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit

Cork GAA defends €100 development squad fee, saying programme is ‘second to none’

gaa

Cork GAA defends €100 development squad fee, saying programme is ‘second to none’

Jim's Gems 2005: Gorillaz, Antony And The Johnsons among the albums marking 20 years

culture

Jim's Gems 2005: Gorillaz, Antony And The Johnsons among the albums marking 20 years

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

spotlight

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Presidential race highlights how leaders grow — or shrink — under pressure

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

Insight: Must Reads

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

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

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

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

Ireland traditional sport minimal concept. Man hands hold hurly sticks "u2013 hurleys. Fluffy ball with Irish colors on top of i

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

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

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

News

525608,TITLE:Live Aid at 40: When Rock n Roll Took on the World

I simply wouldn’t have had time to secure presidential nomination, says Bob Geldof

Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof said the role would be interesting “up to a point”, adding that he was relieved that Conor McGregor has dropped out.

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Harris to advise Cabinet on new EU trade measures against Israel

Woman dies, another seriously injured, in crash involving SUV and truck in Roscommon

Woman dies, another seriously injured, in crash involving SUV and truck in Roscommon

Letter containing 'anthrax' sent to Dublin offices of Iona Institute

Letter containing 'anthrax' sent to Dublin offices of Iona Institute

sport

Gentlemen, is it time already to start your engines?

Gentlemen, is it time already to start your engines?

Barring any late resignations or replacements, the cars and drivers are on the grid already for the GAA's League and Championship race in 2026. Here are 50+1 football and hurling appointments set for the next year.

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Cork lead camogie All-Stars shortlist with 11 as champions Galway close on 10

Day 4 - World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

S 'I’m training in the streets': Palestine’s lone Worlds athlete pleads for end to genocide

Chelsea Training - Cobham Training Ground - Tuesday September 16th

Reece James does not fear Bayern test as Chelsea ‘can compete against the best’

Lifestyle

Testing the water of a reservoir for the content of microbes .

Societal acceptance of severe pollution and fish kills

Isn't it about time we make deadly nutrient seepages and toxic chemical spills a thing of the past?

9 killer transitional pieces being served up by the high street

9 killer transitional pieces being served up by the high street

Culture Night highlights: 15 things to see in Cork city and county on Friday

Culture Night highlights: 15 things to see in Cork city and county on Friday

Manchán Magan cancels Cork show after cancer setback

Manchán Magan cancels Cork show after cancer setback

Viewpoints

Grocery inflation

Wealth tax would allow for a cost-of-living package in next month's budget

Irrespective of how it would be funded, a significant Budget 2026 cost-of-living package needs to happen to help hard-pressed consumers facing soaring prices

France EU State of Union

Is von der Leyen's U-turn on Gaza too little, too late?

What's the difference between a settler and an immigrant?

What's the difference between a settler and an immigrant?

Cathaoirleach launch Seanad100

Do we really want an activist President?

Subscriber

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

S John Fallon: FAI can bemoan timing misfortune but sometimes you make your own bad luck

Next Wednesday’s grilling before an Oireachtas hearing is gearing up to be another public inquisition.

Mick Clifford: Eoin Hayes and the Social Democrats' self-induced trauma

S Mick Clifford: Eoin Hayes and the Social Democrats' self-induced trauma

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

S Fogarty Forum: Integration will happen organically, not like this

SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

S SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

LISTEN NOW

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.

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?

Watch Now

Watch: Percy Podger with his Schwarzkopf Ram at the National Ploughing Championships

Watch: Percy Podger with his Schwarzkopf Ram at the National Ploughing Championships

Percy Podger talks about his Schwarzkopf ram at the National Ploughing Championships 2025, Screggan, Co. Offaly.

Watch: A muddy start to the Ploughing Championships

Watch: A muddy start to the Ploughing Championships

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

Watch: Highlights from Feelgood September Reset Live

farming

Aerial view of farm building with photovoltaic solar panels mounted on rooftop for producing clean ecological electricity. Produ

Planning exemption limits for slurry tanks and livestock sheds to increase

New exemptions were included in the Department of Agriculture’s submission to the public consultation on Exempted Developments

New digital platform launched for Department of Agriculture

New digital platform launched for Department of Agriculture

South Tipperary farm fetches €1.725m at auction

South Tipperary farm fetches €1.725m at auction

Female hands cutting a piece of ribs in a butchers shop

Factories slash beef prices another 10c/kg during ploughing week

Property

City to Country: What €615,000 gets you in Dublin vs €495,000 in Leap

City to Country: What €615,000 gets you in Dublin vs €495,000 in Leap

Four properties on the market in West Cork, Wexford, Waterford and Dublin

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

Jysk to open in Killarney on Thursday, creating 10 jobs

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

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

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

World

Charlie Kirk Shot

Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk charged with aggravated murder

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder. The charge means Tyler Robinson, 22, could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Mr Kirk last week.

Charlie Kirk Shot

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors to seek death penalty

FBI Congress

FBI director Kash Patel clashes with senators over Jeffrey Epstein

Russia Ukraine War

Zelenskyy calls for European air defence system as Russia bombards city

Sponsored Content

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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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