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<p>Tom and Violet Cassidy hold a favourite photograph of their daughter Ellen, smiling into the sun, in their home filled with memories as they prepare to honour her by taking part in this year’s Cork City Marathon events. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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‘She looked like an angel’: Ellen Cassidy's parents pay tribute one year after she passed away at Cork City Marathon

Just as she completed the Cork City Marathon in 2025, 24-year-old Ellen Cassidy collapsed and tragically passed away. One year on, her parents will pay tribute to their daughter at this year's race. Vickie Maye meets them at their home

<p>Gerry Hutch canvassing earlier this month. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin.</p>

politics

Gardaí investigate Gerry Hutch images near polling station as by-election voting underway

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin meeting Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City. Picture: Vatican Media/PA Wire</p>

politics

Taoiseach says Pope agrees Church must ‘take ownership’ of abuse redress in Ireland

Cork eye clinic opening set to reduce cataract wait times

companies

Cork eye clinic opening set to reduce cataract wait times

Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

munster

Late comedian Jon Kenny’s Limerick home goes on the market for €1.2m

'It took a large toll on him': Partner of the late Seán Rocks hits out at RTÉ over pay issue

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'It took a large toll on him': Partner of the late Seán Rocks hits out at RTÉ over pay issue

Malachy O’Rourke 15/6/2025

gaa

Malachy O’Rourke becomes first leading inter-county manager to oppose GAA's Allianz link

AISLING MCCARTHY

health and wellbeing

This charity bakes birthday cakes for the homeless: ‘I get great satisfaction from giving back’

Planning board gives go-ahead to major solar farm turned down by Cork County Council

munster

Planning board gives go-ahead to major solar farm turned down by Cork County Council

By-elections 2026

Following the count live

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News

Family of man killed in Blanchardstown attack donate his organs to 'help others in need'

Family of man killed in Blanchardstown attack donate his organs to 'help others in need'

Alex Coughlan, aged 37, died after suffering serious injuries in an attack near his home

Dublin Central by-election

Gardaí receive reports after Gerard Hutch image appears near Dublin Central polling stations

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Calls for domestic violence register after latest Paul Moody conviction

Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey

Cork activist says detainees were beaten after Israeli interception of Global Sumud Flotilla

sport

Union Bordeaux Begles Captain's Run

'A great leader': Clare man Noel McNamara plotting Leinster downfall

Noel McNamara knows the Leinster players well. Now he's plotting how Bordeaux-Begles can defeat the Irish side in the Champions Cup final

Pep Guardiola File Photo

‘Nothing is eternal’: Pep Guardiola confirms he is leaving Manchester City after 10 years

Fulham v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Craven Cottage

FAI target Alex Scott only makes England training squad for World Cup

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run

Leinster will need their best to beat Bordeaux in Bilbao says Leo Cullen as team named for final

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Insight: Must Reads

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Five things we learned from canvassing with Galway West by-election candidates

Candidates encountered polite voters, sharp criticism, and persistent cost-of-living concerns while canvassing across Galway West communities

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

The agonies and ecstasies of adopting a rescue dog — or two

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

Sinéad Kennedy: It’s not normal how I live but I thrive on the chaos

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

An Irishwoman's Diary series 1: Meet the Irish women who left their mark on history

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Sarah Harte: Tommy Fleming's difficulties show the tragic impact of homophobia

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Terry Prone: Barry Keoghan should take a leaf out of Enya's book when it comes to silence

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

Lifestyle

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Danielle McLaughlin chats about her new novel ‘Rituals’ with Marjorie Brennan, and describes the evolution of its central character, a middle-aged woman whose routine-driven life is steered in a new direction

Capital FM Summertime Ball 2025 - Wembley Stadium

Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after learning she is cancer free

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

'Welcome to the world Winnie': Bonnie Ryan announces birth of baby girl

'Welcome to the world Winnie': Bonnie Ryan announces birth of baby girl

Viewpoints

Micheál Martin invites Pope Leo to visit Ireland during state visit to Vatican

Micheál Martin invites Pope Leo to visit Ireland during state visit to Vatican

But Martin may not be in office for such a papal visit: Taoiseach's Paris and Rome trip during a by-election campaign comes amid rumours he may step down as party leader after Ireland's EU presidency

Cruise Ship MV Hondius To Dock In Tenerife

We must be better prepared to prevent the next pandemic

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Sheila Gilheany: New alcohol labels should have been introduced today, but lobbyists derailed them

Rents and house prices up in Limerick and Cork as Munster cities become investor playgrounds

Rents and house prices up in Limerick and Cork as Munster cities become investor playgrounds

Property

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Get the best from home-building pros and tradespeople when renovating or extending

Most building contractors and tradespeople are well-qualified, organised, hard-working — and in high demand, writes Kya deLongchamps

Scaling new heights: €695k ‘Namche Bazaar’ in Cloghroe

Scaling new heights: €695k ‘Namche Bazaar’ in Cloghroe

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

House of the Week: Beachy West Cork €795k haven with a sauna

Buyer of €1.2m Rose Lodge will inherit 'a Nangle garden' in Cork City

Buyer of €1.2m Rose Lodge will inherit 'a Nangle garden' in Cork City

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Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Patrick Horgan: Cork will want another crack at Limerick in Munster final

Clare's heavy defeat to Limerick in the Munster round robin will be on Brian Lohan's mind. Will they really want to face them again so early in the championship?

Leo Cullen 22/5/2026

S Ronan O'Gara: When it comes to big games, I like proven form at number ten

Identity protection is critical as cyber risks shift into high gear

S Identity protection is critical as cyber risks shift into high gear

Joe Philpott: My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment

S Joe Philpott: My wake-up call at a GP appointment led to a ‘second mountain’ moment

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Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Podcast: The rise of Kneecap and what Cork audiences can expect from their live shows

Eoghan O'Sullivan fills in for Mick Clifford and is joined by music journalist Dean Van Nguyen

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The year of care campaign, with Aolish Gormley

Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

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Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon

Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy

Sir Keir Starmer visit

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

farming

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ACRES decision letters to be issued over the coming days

Decision letters regarding time-sensitive actions for this year's ACRES will be issued to farmers over the coming days

Calculating home finances!

Deadline for exemption from residential zoned land tax is May 23

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Stephen Cadogan: Reduced cultivation helps in region lacking in soil moisture

Low Section of Agronomists in Rubber Boots Strolling Across Organic Farm

One of Ireland’s top-performing suckler farms to host farm walk

World

Lebanon Israel Iran War

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 10, including child, officials say

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ...

Sweden NATO Foreign Ministers

US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on deal to end war

Spring weather May 22nd 2026

Western Europe braced for first major heat event of summer

Italy Obit Petrini

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76

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